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luxurious face and neck sheet masks {Karuna}
You might remember my post a couple years ago for Karuna Skin where I raved and raved about their magical skin masks. Well, I have continued to use them over the years with amazing results, seriously they are transformative for the skin. All Karuna Luxe sheet masks contain an exclusive

Half-Up Bouffant tutorial {date night hair}
I’m sure you’ve noticed that the 60s are back and trending hard — in fashion, decor, architecture and beauty. I happen to think I was meant to live during that decade, so I’m all for the resurgence! Of course when I was asked to share an easy, on-trend fall hairstyle,

Creamy Peppermintini {with white chocolate peppermint bark rim}
This Skinny Creamy Peppermintini Peppermint Martini recipe is part of a sponsored post for SocialStars #SweetNLowStars Now that Halloween has passed, I’ve moved on to thinking about Christmas. YES, I know Thanksgiving has yet to come, but Christmas requires much more planning — and, let’s confess — it’s hard to

I never write about savings and deals but… {Walmart Savings Catcher}
I shopped and used the Walmart Savings Catcher as part of a sponsored post for Crowdtap #WMTSavingsCatcher I always have these grand plans for becoming a couponer, a real savvy shopper that goes to 10 different grocery stores to find the best price on every item. I do shop sales

The Best of Me film release {Giveaway}
If you are reading this blog, you are most likely a woman and therefore most likely love Nicholas Sparks. I mean, I don’t want to paint my audience with such a broad brush but… The Notebook. Right? So next up for Sparks is the release of The Best of Me.

restoring summer-dry hair {Hairfinity}
This post about faster, stronger and healthier hair growth is sponsored by Hairfinity. Summer can be very rough on your hair. I know mine has gotten increasingly dried out, despite my attempts at weekly deep conditioning and smoothering in all goos, creams and putties. The 110+ degree heat, strong UV

4 common open enrollment mistakes {Aflac}
When we’re barreling through life, making huge decisions for our families and ourselves all willy nilly, we often overlook the details. I mean, every decision requires some thought, but the day is short. Right now our family is making some big changes. We’re leaving some securities behind and diving head

frame your fall look {trending eyewear}
We’re talking fall fashion and trendy eyewear in this post sponsored by VSP Direct. I was in third grade when I first learned I needed glasses… but it took me awhile to actually embrace wearing the glasses. I’d hide them in my backpack, refusing to wear them and, in turn,

life proof skin for career moms {Vichy Idéalia}
In 8 days, I lived my life to the fullest with Vichy Idéalia as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #LifeProofSkin Mom-life is amazing but difficult. It’s extremely taxing on your body inside and out, mental and emotional… a real drain but so worth it! All of us have busy

battling hard water + baked on brownies {Cascade Platinum} + giveaway
This Cascade Platinum review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine. My relationship with my dishwasher is a rocky one. We just had a new one installed