This post is sponsored by Grande Cosmetics and brought to you through ShopShare Network. All opinions are my own. While I was applying a thick layer of mascara the other day, I thought it would be nice if I could figure out how to grow long eyelashes. I’m the only one in my family with…
Beauty
From Drab to Fab! Here’s My 5 Minute Beauty Makeover
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This post was developed in partnership with Solar Shield. I live in workout clothes and a ponytail, so I rely on my 5-minute beauty makeover a lot. Whether it’s my husband taking me out for an impromptu date or an event for one of my kids that I’ve forgotten about until the last minute, I…
Winter Skin and Hair Care
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Harsh winds and cold winter temperatures make winter skin and hair care especially challenging. Winter can ravage your skin and hair. Chapped lips, frizzy hair, wind-burnt face, and dry chapped skin are all side effects of harsh, winter conditions. Here are some ways you can protect your skin and hair from the harmful effects of winter. Lip…
How to Fight Environmental Effects on Your Skin
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This post was sponsored by RoC® Skincare as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I’m all about aging gracefully, focus on the “gracefully” and begrudgingly accepting of the “aging.” Many of the healthy living tips I share have the added benefit of slowing down the signs of aging. Lifestyle plays a major role in…
Mom Hacks for Great Hair
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As moms we have plenty of things to keep us busy that come before trying to look amazing. But feeling good about ourselves makes us do better in all areas of our lives so it’s important that we make an effort to be confident in our appearance. For me, after clothing, the most important characteristic…
Amazing Beauty Hacks
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I came upon this infographic while stumbling posts on StumbleUpon. Since I love hacks (time-saving tips to help you do more with less) of ANY kind, I was pulled in immediately from the title. I like to look pretty! I was thrilled to find amazing beauty hacks and since the site I found it on…
Homemade Rosemary Mint Shampoo
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A few months ago I shared my recipes for homemade beauty products using rosemary essential oil. One of those recipes was for a hot oil treatment for your hair. After several weeks of using the hot oil treatment, I realized that I wasn’t losing as much hair when I would shampoo. Believing the rosemary had…
Natural Homemade Bubble Bath
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On my gradual journey towards a healthier lifestyle, I’ve been slowly eliminating products with harsh chemicals from our home and replacing them with homemade versions. If you’re a regular reader here, you know I am stingy with my time and money so I’ve only made the switch when it’s easy and affordable to make products…
My RoC Retinol Resolution Results
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This post was sponsored by RoC® Skincare as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. One month ago I shared my reasons for making a RoC® RETINOL RESOLUTION. Basically, this was a promise to myself to use RoC® products to improve my appearance (and boost my confidence)…
My (Early) 2016 Retinol Resolution
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This post was sponsored by RoC® Skincare as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I am NOT one of those women who wants to be mistaken for my daughter’s older sister. I’m a mom and I’m proud of being a mom. That being said, I’m not…
How to Look and Feel Amazingly Beautiful Naturally
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As I’ve mentioned a few times already here on the blog, I’m gradually replacing the chemical-laden products in my home with all-natural versions. It’s been a gradual process because my goal is to adopt these changes permanently in my home for the long-term health and wellness of my family. As part of this process, I’ve…
Homemade Beauty Products Using Rosemary Essential Oil
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Special thanks to Nature’s Bounty® Earthly Elements™ for sponsoring today’s post. All opinions are my own. For several years now I’ve been trying to gradually reduce the number of products I use that include harmful chemicals. With a house full of children and animals, I want to reduce their exposure to dangerous toxins and carcinogens. This…
NEW Style and Tame Products From Madison Reed
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Madison Reed has just launched a new line of STYLE and TAME products. STYLE is a lightweight styling cream that provides frizz-fighting hold, while conditioning and protecting hair. TAME is a lightweight smoothing emulsion that makes hair more manageable and adds shine before and after styling. Madison Reed has transformed the DIY hair care…
How to Wake Up Tired Skin
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.Has it been a while since you noticed a healthy glow when you look in the mirror? If your skin is sallow and dull, it’s time to make a change. Here are six ways to wake up tired-looking skin. 1. If you’ve been having a hard time sleeping, your blood flow might be restricted. While…
Free Welcome Box for New Julep Maven Subscribers!
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(Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.) Wondermoms like to look good, we just don’t want to spend a lot of time and money to get the look and a lot of us also want to steer clear of harmful chemicals and animal cruelty in the process. If this describes you, you’ve probably already heard of…