Beauty

It’s amazing how many self-care products you can make or replace with coconut oil; it is one of my favorite DIY beauty tips! I figure, with all of the health benefits it has to offer, why not use it wherever I can, right? You can make deodorant, diaper cream, vapor rub, shaving cream, cuticle ointment, toothpaste…I mean, the list goes on and on. You can also use coconut oil as a luxurious,…

Hair can be an intimidating thing. We all want beautiful hair, but for some reason it’s so tough to get that Pinterest-worthy style. Not to mention, we all have full plates and many hats to wear, who has an extra hour and a half to spend on their hair? That’s why I’ve created 12 hairstyles this holiday season that are perfect for the busy woman. So when you’ve finished prepping…

Body butter is a product I use every single day – especially during winter and summer. There is nothing more amazing for your skin than a luxurious body butter that leaves your skin looking smoother than ever. Body butter can be very expensive and finding a scent you want to linger on your skin all day isn’t always easy. I have been making my own DIY Body Butter for a…

The one beauty product I use on a daily basis is a moisturizing lip balm. Whether I’m heading out to work, a play date with my kids, or a date night with my husband, I always have lip balm on hand. The weather can really dry out your lips and make them appear rough and chapped and that is NOT a glamorous look. One of my favorite DIY beauty tips is to make…

Summer is just about here and one of the best things about summer is walking around in flip flops all day, every day! I absolutely love the comfort of flip flops and LOVE how you can wear them throughout the warmer months and get a nice tan at the same time. It’s so important to make sure your feet and toes look great if you’ll be wearing flip flops all…

Have you always dreamed about wearing a truly bold lip color but are just too afraid to try?  You think you wouldn’t know how to apply it, or what color to choose.  I understand.  I was there.  Until this last year, when I started to try to experiment with bolder colors. I fell in love, and trust me, there is no turning back. How To Wear Lipstick With Bold Colors…

Looking for a French manicure how to? Then you’ve definitely come to the right place! This DIY tutorial takes you through a how to French manicure…for your toes. And we’ve even got pedicure pics to boot! French Manicure How To Every spring when the weather begins to change, I cringe to think of all of the new items being added to my to-do list. Making sure that my toes are ready…

The transition from Spring to Summer is my favorite season. I get to enjoy the gorgeous blue skies, the cool breeze and the warm sun all day long. You’ll catch me outside enjoying time with my husband and 3 little ones while we bike to the beach, do a little shopping, and catch a few waves. Oh the joys of living in Southern California! The gorgeous California sun allows me…

With summer here – so is the manicure and pedicure madness! But how do you keep your fingers and toes (not to mention your elbows and knees) looking their best? I’ve been looking at lots of DIY beauty tips and trying out new things, until I came up with this 10 Minute Citrus Sugar Scrub. It is the perfect solution. It’s gentle on skin, it’s all natural, and it smells divine!…

I have been fortunate not to have to deal with acne on my skin since my high school days, but I know plenty of women and men do have acne and it can feel uncontrollable. Often times acne can be in your genes, but I have found you have a better chance at clearer skin if you take special care of it. Acne affects so many people, and it often makes them feel…