
As a part of my quest for greater health, I have taken a journey to find personal care products that are safe for human use. Now, let me clarify that statement. When I say “safe”, I mean cosmetics and skin care that does not cause bodily harm through toxic chemicals and by-products.

For the past few years I’ve been complaining about my skin and my nails, and I’ve spent more time and money than I care to count trying different products to combat my weak, peeling nails and dry, rough skin. In fact, the history of my quest for healthier hair, skin and nails is well documented [...]

I have a confession to make.
I only began applying sunscreen daily within the last couple of years.
I have olive skin, which means I tan without even trying. Burning has never been an issue for me. And, for years, I never gave sun damage a second thought.
Until I turned 30 and looked in the mirror.
Ah. There [...]

With the official start of Spring just about a week away, I’m anticipating being able to get outside and enjoy all of the Spring-like weather at some point. Unfortunately, it was a mild 16 degrees here in Illinois this morning, which is a little too chilly for me to consider it Spring. Yet. But it’s [...]

Today, I’m going to share a simple beauty tip that will make you instantly look five pounds thinner, while also helping you to appear more confident and self-assured.
Are you ready?
Here it is: Stand up straight.
Good posture can cover a multitude of sins. It’s one of the first things people notice about you. When we slouch, [...]

Before I had kids, I was one of those annoying people who claimed caffeine had no effect on them. I would drink a cup of coffee and never notice the “burst of energy” everyone always claimed to get from that morning hit of caffeine.
Apparently, in my early years, I was the picture of well-rested, youthful exuberance.
But [...]