Tag Archives: beauty

Best hair masks for dry winter locks

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever

I realized I wasn’t taking enough winter care of my skin and hair while in the diving swan position during a yoga video the other week. My legs were scaly and pale. I decided it was time to take care of … Continue reading →

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February Birchbox review: Couture La La and the bold color of Wild Cactus

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever

I love, love, love this month’s Birchbox. It doesn’t take me long to sample everything inside. The little surprises are simple ways to change my routine — and some items in this month’s box really pushed the bounds for me. … Continue reading →

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Product review: Avene Body Oil

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

Winter’s dry air has left my skin a little parched this year. The long, hot showers I take to warm up each day certainly don’t help my situation. In an effort to find an easier way to restore moisture to … Continue reading →

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December Birchbox Review: Frownies eye gels and Tea Forte

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

My December Birchbox was filled with lots of little beauty items to help me prepare for holiday party season — and unwind when the parties are over. Frownies eye gels Fight puffy dark circles with these innovative under eye patches, … Continue reading →

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Why I let my 12-year-old daughter dye her hair blue

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Joan

Unschooling mom Joan Concilio Otto let her 12-year-old daughter get bright blue highlights. Would you do the same?

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Nexxus, Mighty Leaf, Vasanti and more in September Birchbox review

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

Earlier this year I won a year subscription to Birchbox — a monthly “gift” of beauty samples and lifestyle products. The cost for your own Birchbox is about $10 a month and it can be purchased in one, three or … Continue reading →

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Makeup review: Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

Samantha Dellinger gives a review of Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips.

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Skip a traditional hair wash with
TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry shampoo

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

Smart blogger, Samantha Dellinger reviews TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo.

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Sonia Kashuk’s synthetic buffing brush easily blends foundation into skin

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Samantha Dellinger

Samantha Dellinger discusses the importance of how a foundation brush can help you apply foundation.

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What’s next, a Kindle fragrance?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Andrea Lazarus

I’m sure one day I’ll convert. But for now, I remain one of the stodgy holdouts against the e-book revolution. Keep your Kindles and your Nooks, and I’ll keep my hardcovers, softcovers, and so-beat-up-they -don’t-even-have-a-cover, honest-to-goodness, books. I like the … Continue reading →

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