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New Infinitely Loving Products by SpaRitual

September 22, 2011

SpaRitual, a line of spa products made with specially sourced vegan, certified organic and fair trade ingredients, has just announced some new products in the Infinitely Loving product line. These products are paraben free and feature the light scent of Chinese Jasmine, and include an organic moisturizing lotion, bath salts, and a moisture balm. My [...]

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Summer Hair With Wen Hair Care

July 20, 2011

Admit it. In the summer, between visits to the pool and beach and just sweating, you probably wash your hair more than you should, right? I do it too. But since I am using Wen Hair Care, it’s much less harsh on my hair. Wen, created by hair stylish Chaz Dean, is a cleansing conditioner [...]

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Organic, Natural Skin Care From Made From Earth

March 4, 2011

Recently, I’ve been on more of a natural skin care kick, especially because I’m using prescription medication on my acne. I’ve had some luck with more natural, healthy ingredients, and my trip to Santa Monica really cemented my desire to use gentler products on my face. A few weeks ago, I received some samples of [...]

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Nautral Skin Care from Aubrey Organics and JASON Natural Products

January 6, 2011

I have been making an effort to use more natural skin care products and cosmetics. I’ve found that some of the great brands are still reasonably priced – you don’t have to spend a fortune to get natural products! I tried a few products from Aubrey Organics and JASON Natural Products, and really liked them. [...]

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Kelty Sleeping Bag

June 16, 2010

For many families, summertime means a lot more time getting outdoors. Whether you are a family that loves to bike, hike and camp or feel on the edge of your comfort zone just sleeping out under the stars in your own backyard, a Kelty sleeping bag is a great addition to your outdoor gear. Sure [...]

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Wen Hair Care System: No Shampoo Needed!

January 4, 2010

Last month, I wrote a review of the Wen Cleansing Conditioner by celebrity stylist Chaz Dean. I loved the product so much that I wanted to review the whole system, which includes a texture balm, a styling cream, and a hair repair mask. For someone with hair like mine, which is sort of wavy, but [...]

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Keep Your Lips Shiny with Twist & Pout

August 5, 2009

I’m one of those gals that love to keep my lips covered with lip balm. Whether it’s in a tube or tub, smelly or flavored, I love lip gloss and I always have some in my bag. Lately, I’ve been sporting Twist & Pout Lip Balm about. It’s lip balm in a ball that twists [...]

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Organic, Affordable Skincare Products from Boots

July 9, 2009

When I studied abroad in the UK, one of my favorite stores and brands was Boots – a ubiquitous drug store in London that carries their own line of cosmetics and beauty supplies. In fact, Boots’ signature brand is the UK’s #1 cosmetic and beauty brand. Boots is now available in the US at Target [...]

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Labor Kit for New Moms

November 30, 2008

Before the birth of my daughter, I continually anticipated her arrival. While my bag was packed, it was difficult to really know what to include. I had never spent any length of time in a hospital, thankfully, and had certainly never had a baby before. Now, moms-to-be don’t have to stress out with packing, because [...]

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Beauty for New Moms

October 16, 2008

Before I had kids, I always wore makeup, every single day. It’s just a part of who I am. After having my first child, I wanted to retain some of myself, despite the fact that I was exhausted and very, very busy. Adopting a very modified makeup routine is a great way for a new [...]

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Natural, Organic Bath and Body Products

October 5, 2008

Are you looking for bath and body products with natural ingredients and subtle (or no) fragrance? A line launched in June, Illumina Organics, offers some great bath and body products for adults and babies! We tried out a few samples for Illumina Organics – the honey lip balm (great for my always seem to be [...]

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Skipping the Salon Pedicure

September 4, 2008

I’ll admit that although I’m always wearing makeup, I often skip a salon pedicure. I do occasionally get one, for a special occasion, but the idea of the bacteria in the tubs keeps me away on a regular basis (and don’t even get me started on those gross dead skin eating fish in Virginia!). While [...]

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