I eat oatmeal a lot. This is because I force my husband to eat oatmeal almost every day to lower his cholesterol. Also, if we are eating something starchy, I would rather we ingest a carb that at least has…
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more information.* Now that I’ve started using natural ingredients more, I am also experimenting more with putting them together in different combinations. I constantly reach for coconut oil because…
We all love cold popsicles, dips in the pool, and long days during summer. But no one loves the after effects of a scorching hot day at the beach – sunburn. I am somewhat fair and unfortunately am prone to getting…
Chamomile is one of my favorite, if not my favorite tea. My first experience with chamomile was when I was about 15 years old. I was in Spain for a study abroad session in the summer. It was my first…
*This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more information.* Since I’ve been looking into natural skin care a lot to create my own lip scrubs and face masks, I also wanted to see if I could…
Ever since I discovered lip scrubs, I love using them to exfoliate and moisturize. It’s a simple step, but necessary step to ensure your lips look great and lip product (like a great bright, red lipstick) goes on smoothly. I made a…
I’m always looking for new ingredients or products that can both thoroughly clean my skin, while not completely stripping it. Cleaning one’s skin is always a delicate balancing act between stripping off the dead skin and unnecessary oil without taking…
What’s the point of lip scrub? This is the question I used to ask when I saw lip scrub at the beauty supply store or saw a recipe online. I am an avid lip balm user, but never understood the…
Mmm avocado. I could eat you ALL the time. I love avocado in sushi, salads, and dips and know that eating this healthy fat can be good for me. But I didn’t realize that avocado can also be great for…
When I think of cucumber and yogurt, I initially think “Mmm, tzatziki/raita!” But now I see these ingredients in a whole different light. I was inspired by blogger buddy Elle to really think about the ingredients in my skincare and to…