That's right, you heard me. Lace your face. It's my newest venture into cloth face masks. I can't even call it a venture. It is a downright obsession. It's weird, sometimes looks creepy, but totally worth it and takes less time than you might think. I'm in love and it is with a natural cotton lace on my face. I can't stop saying it either. … [Read more...]
Happy November! I can't think of a better way to start off the month than with a giveaway. One giveaway, nine amazing drugstore finds! You already know that when it comes to drugstore beauty, I'm a CVS girl. To kick off the fall fun, I am giving away nine favorites to one lucky reader. Let's see what you can win! … [Read more...]
Spending Saturday morning going through a long, involved, relaxing and necessary 'day of beauty' happens in haste or not at all now that the kids have their own lives budding and blossoming before our eyes. Throw on a mask here, exfoliate over there, slap on some polish and don't forget to shave! It's not my dream. It's just the reality. This Saturday will be a bit different. … [Read more...]
It's no longer a secret that I have been busy overhauling our house. It was like "OVERHAUL OUR LIFE" in a way. I cleaned out so much and found many unused products. A few came in and made the cut and here are my favorite keepers that I have been using to refresh myself and feel renewed through this whole house overhaul process. … [Read more...]
What do DC Runners do to celebrate the month of October and the fabulous fall season? We take part in the ghoulishly fun twilight run at the Congressional Cemetery, naturally. I'm long overdue for a fitness post and the Dead Man's Run is the perfect way to throw one in. It's a race I have wanted to do since it began four years ago for a lot of reasons. … [Read more...]
Last weekend was one of those rare times that H and I got to get away and didn't try and cram 90 bazillion things into one weekend. We didn't even try to have about that many conversations about all the things going on in our lives with work, the kids and just life. We actually took things slow. … [Read more...]
You can tell the end of the summer is near because everyone is tired of everything, including each other. Please, tell me that it is not just in my house. The girls are not exactly ready to give up the carefree days of summer but they certainly aren't thrilled with much of anything else either. In other words it is all, "Boooorring...I'm so tired." Don't let those smiling faces fool you. So let's look at something pretty to distract ourselves, shall we? … [Read more...]
Yup, I'm totally one of those women who feels naked and just a bit wrong if I leave the house without lipstick. Last week, by a series of unfortunate events I forgot all my make-up at home when I went to the gym. After showering, I reached into my gym bag and there wasn't even a lip balm to be found. I was slightly horrified but then went about my day. I survived but I kept touching my lips throughout the day missing the feel of a silky gloss, moisturizing balm or pigment-saturated pop of color. … [Read more...]
This weekend it really hit me. Summer is here and the time spent at the pool, spray park and in less clothing is officially on! Shorts, skirts, bathing suits, sleeveless dresses and tops, all of it requires a bit more on the grooming side than say a bulky sweater and pair of jeans. … [Read more...]
This past weekend was Memorial Day, the unofficial start of the summer season. The temperatures are rising, the pool is open and pretty soon we will all be feeling the heat 24/7. That means taking a break from the heavier make-up. Think sunless tanner, soft peach blush, illuminators and a waterproof mascara. For me, I think less is more in the summer months. I’m too busy having fun, living a more laid back lifestyle to really care what my make-up looks like. I tend to stick to the basics. … [Read more...]