
After college sometime ago…not too long ago…okay, long enough that we are talking about a trend coming back around. Anyway, like most grads, I set out to find a “real job.” For my interviews, I knew I would need a couple of good conservative suits and a pair or two of practical shoes. My [...]

Hello, I’m Janel! I’m a stay at home mom to 2 fun-loving and active kids and have one on the way – due on my 4oth birthday! My biggest hope right now is to keep up with this growing family of mine! I blog at Dandelion Dayz on mostly regular basis. I’ve been blogging for [...]

I really do have high hopes that I can find a mascara that is both affordable and natural. So, last week, I started the process of searching for one since I was running low. At my local Tarjay, I found a natural mascara by Almay.
Almay Pure Blends Volumizing Mascara. 97.5 % Natural.
Well, I’m sure I’m [...]

I have to admit that I take minimal care of my nails. I keep them very short, occassionally get manicures or buff my nails and rarely polish them anything but clear. I love for them to look nice but just don’t love to invest the time into them. I chalk it up to being a [...]

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I’ve been trying to use some more organic and natural products for my skin. While I try to mostly eat this way, I find it difficult to find all-natural products that I like for the outside of my body that are actually affordable.
If you have a Whole Foods near you, I’ve got the deal of [...]

Well, for those of you that have not mapped out your hometown and are out swooping up all the Black Friday deals, I’ve got a great homemade gift idea for you.
I did this a few years ago with friends and it was a hit. The key is having some cute bottles that will dress up [...]

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I started to receive these emails a month or so ago alerting me to amazing deals on designer and name brand shoes.
What’s wrong with them? That was my first thought.
Just who is running this site was my next thought and are they going to steal my credit card information and run [...]

It seems mascara is a hot topic this week. I have to agree that my favorite mascara this last year has been the very affordable Lash Blast. The packaging, in my opinion, stinks but I love the product. Although, I will say that a fat orange tube is certainly one way to separate itself from [...]