The toughest part about Disneyland for me is packing (well, actually the toughest part is negotiating with my daughter to leave for the airport to go home…packing is second to that). I always overpack. Given how many times we have gone, you would think I would be a pro at it. I’m not. While I am […]
Makeup Trends: Strobing vs. Contouring
I’ve been seeing a number of beauty blurbs lately saying that contouring is “out” and strobing is “in”. The thing is, contouring (the use of shades lighter and darker that your skin tone to accentuate and slim down certain areas of your face) has been around forever and has just become more mainstream and accessible […]
Lantern Face Lift
I got these great lanterns from Pier 1 Imports to dress up our walkway. After two years of sun, sprinklers, bird perching and rain (well, not so much with our current drought situation) these lanterns were looking pretty weathered. I was tempted to go buy new ones since they weren’t expensive to begin with, but […]
Glow skin, GLOW!!
When there is a product that makes almost all beauty editors, bloggers, and Instagram followers abuzz with excitement, I feel a little apprehensive about whether it will live up to the hype. I can happily tell you that Pixi by Petra’s Glow Tonic definitely does live up to its buzz! Pixi by Petra is a […]
Frugal Style Tricks for Mini Fashionistas
It didn’t take me long to realize that having a daughter meant that absolutely everything made for little girls is adorable and quite tempting to purchase. As much as I love dressing and accessorizing her, I am not spending her college fund. This three-year-old has decided she’s going to Stanford, so mama will need to […]
