Sustainable & Creative Living
How often do you clean your makeup brushes? I used to clean my makeup brushes once every two months, but I’ve been using this easy-to-make DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner and now I clean them more often. It’s very effective and affordable, and I think you’ll like it too.
When your fingernails are dry and brittle, and your cuticles are all cracked and bleeding, it’s no fun. And it’s not pretty either. But you can fix that by using cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles. Use it as often as you can, especially when it’s dry out. Here’s a super simple recipe for DIY Cuticle Oil.
The end of summer is just about here, and the hustle and bustle of back to school is in full swing. Before you know it, the holidays and all their preparations will be full steam ahead. Before all that craziness piles on to your schedule, take some time out to pamper yourself. make plans to work in pampering before, during, and after all the daily to do get overwhelming. Take a look at this list of 50 Ways to Pamper Yourself as a Woman and make your pampering plan of action!
Everyone’s time is valuable to them and no one I know wants to waste theirs. Right? So, we’re always trying to make the most of our 24 hours-making lists, multitasking, organizing, and problem solving. Me [Read more…]
Gratitude for simple pleasures has always been something I try to remember and practice. Sometimes, though, it’s harder than others to remember something that seems like it should be so easy. Lately, with everything that’s going on, it’s become a lot easier. With the coronavirus being a big, unavoidable part of our lives, we’re all reminded of how precious life and family are. We’re also all looking for ways to stay safe, healthy, calm, and [Read more…]
The devices we use on a daily basis, especially our phones, are one of the biggest carriers of bacteria, making it a breeding ground for some of the ickiest germs. Everything we touch goes on our phone. Then we put our phones up to our face and therein lies the spread of germs that cause so many sicknesses and viruses. If you can remember to wash your phone and the screen throughout the day, you can [Read more…]
I love yoga. It’s become one of my favorite ways to relax my mind and body when I need it most. One thing that doesn’t relax my mind though– is thinking about all the nasty stuff that’s on my yoga mat, especially after an intense sweaty practice! Anyone who practices yoga knows that it doesn’t take long for your mat to build up dirt and grime. This is why I’ve created an easy DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner with just a few ingredients.
I’m the first to admit that my feet aren’t my best feature. They’re always dry and cracked, not to mention achy. I’m always either looking for new products or concocting my own DIY recipes to make my feet look and feel better. This easy Banana Yogurt Foot Mask is [Read more…]
Summer is officially in full swing at 90° and climbing, which means it’s hot, hot, hot!. And I love it! Living in Florida my whole life has forced me to truly embrace the summer heat. Beach weekends, pool days, and crowded theme parks are some of mine and my family’s favorite ways to spend the summer. All of these outdoor activities can really do a number on my skin and hair, which means I’ve got to be prepared. Check out my [Read more…]
What do you do when you’re having a stressful day? Where do you go? What do you want?
Lately, I’ve been noticing energy everywhere I go. When I walk into a house or a room I notice it – the positive or negative vibes from people or a space. Sometimes there are really calm and relaxing energies and other times I’ve encountered negative energies. It’s hard when you find yourself in a place with negative vibes because you just want to get away from it. It creates a sense of uneasiness or even stress. [Read more…]