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Meditating with Chocolate: An Introduction to Tasting Chocolate Like a Pro
Life has gotten so fast that many of us are looking for ways to slow down. Health coaches and other influencer-guru-types remind us to “be present,” recommend meditation, and encourage us to join the “slow food” movement. I recently attended a virtual-mini-class taught by Boston-based chocolate-educator, Anya Zelfond, who owns Gourmet Boutique. I joined class thinking…
Kat Von D Beauty: Superbrow Pomade Review & Brow Product Launch
Just when I thought my bank account was finally getting a feeding (aka putting money away) one of my favorite beauty brands, Kat Von D Beauty decides they are going to release another round of lust-worthy items. Inspite of all the pretty colors, (blue and green to be specific) I managed to put a few pennies away by…
Ten Reasons I Quit Ipsy & Ten Reasons Why You Should Subscribe
It’s been a long time coming, but the day has finally arrived. I’ve decided to pull the plug on Ipsy – at least for now. Let me make this perfectly clear, I think the Ipsy Glam Bag is fantastic and have largely enjoyed receiving that metallic pink mailer every month but after nearly two years,…
My [short-lived] Career as a Baker
I’ve always loved a good television commercial. My favorite commercials are the lifestyle-montages that resemble my Pinterest fantasies: videos filled with images of beautiful homes, claw-foot bathtubs on the beach, and my new favorite, watching the older-male baker, joyously baking treats. I recently decided that my new calling in life was to be a professional…
Needles No More 3D Volumizing Mask from Dr. Brandt [Review]
Skin care has always been important to me. I like to keep it simple and affordable. A few years ago, masks became the big new thing. Granted masks had always been around, but they weren’t a part of anyone’s weekly ritual (at least not anyone I know). The idea of being pampered sounded amazing, but…
Mystery Oreos, Fruity Pebbles, and Sadness
I think that we can all agree that Oreos are the perfect cookie. I believe very strongly that they should be eaten in twos (or fours if they’re not Double Stuf) and milk is the only thing that maybe – makes them better. The only alternative flavor of Oreos I’ve ever been tempted to try…
The Ultimate First World Problem: Beauty Box Subscription Addiction
The first step is admitting you have a problem Step One: Say it with me, “I suffer from subscription addiction.” How does this happen? Well, I’ll tell you how it happened to me. A few years back, I started hearing about subscription services like Birch Box. You pay a set amount of money and each…
First Impressions: Skin Inc. Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask
I have a drawer full of masks, all claiming to do something magical for my skin. Over the past year, I’ve come across a few I really like but the beauty-junkie in me can’t leave well enough alone, I need to try them ALL.
Todays first impression review is of Skin Inc’s, Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask.
Beauty Talk: Affordable Face Masks [Traditional, Sleeping Masks & Sheet Masks]
Imagine ending your day, in a plush, snow-white robe, while sipping herbal tea from a dainty teacup, hair in a messy, but oh-so-cute bun, all while masking.
This fantasy is more of a delusion that I suffer every time I see a new mask. I have a drawer full of them (delusions, that is).
I reviewed three categories of very affordable masks: traditional masks, sleeping masks, and sheet masks.
Learn more about the pros and cons of each.
Handmade Pasta, the Magical Pasta Woman, and the [not so] Magical Pasta Tool
Inspired by a magical pasta woman I saw on tv once, I set out to make handmade fresh pasta. I learned a lot from the experience and was able to test a new kitchen tool. Join me on the first part of my journey.