Natural Makeup Review: Alima Pure

I've been on the lookout for affordable all-natural makeup, eye makeup to be more precise.  Recently, I came across Alima Pure and decided to give it a try.  Here's why I decided to make a purchase: The wide palette of colors are beautiful. The makeup line scored well on Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. The products … Continue reading Natural Makeup Review: Alima Pure

Is Your Sunscreen Doing More Damage Than Good?

[picapp align="left" wrap="true" link="term=sunscreen&iid=5283979" src="http://view4.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/5283979/young-woman-applying/young-woman-applying.jpg?size=500&imageId=5283979" width="234" height="234" /] With the official start of summer, I thought is was a good time to talk about sunscreen.  You know the importance of sunscreen, but do you know that most sunscreens contain chemicals that are potentially hazardous to your health?  I only found out this out a few … Continue reading Is Your Sunscreen Doing More Damage Than Good?

Life Lessons I Learned From Dad

I've learned so much from my dad.  In honor of Father's Day, I thought I'd share these lessons with you.  They are listed in no particular order of importance, and this is not a complete list by any means... Dad's Life Lessons 1.  Have a substantial repertoire of vocabulary at your disposal The first “big” … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Dad

Experience the Moment on a New Level

[picapp align="left" wrap="true" link="term=happiness+smelling+flowers&iid=8507243" src="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/8507243/lifestyle-shot-young-adult/lifestyle-shot-young-adult.jpg?size=500&imageId=8507243" width="380" height="253" /] Friday, 2:00 p.m. I'm on my way to Washington, D.C. for a girls' weekend/birthday celebration with some cousins and friends.  I didn't plan on going at first--I had too much to do, my schedule was kinda packed, and I knew I would be in less than optimal … Continue reading Experience the Moment on a New Level

Bite Your Words

Remember the post Eating Your Words on Purpose?  Here is a continuation of the conversation about food-related words. Words Are Food Phrases #2:  How do you eat an elephant? I think we all know the answer to this riddle...One bite at a time.  I love this saying because it plunges deeper than the surface answer … Continue reading Bite Your Words