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Author Archives: Lori Walker

What are the Recent Summer Hair Trends?

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If you are ready to mix it up with your hair style or color, take a look at some of the trends that are popping up for this summer. Trending Colors If you want to be bold, apparently one of my favorite summer treats is now a trending hair color. Watermelon!  The combination of bright […]

Easy Bento Box Lunch Recipes

Bento box with sushi selection

If you usually take your lunch to work, then you are familiar with the grind of the same daily turkey sandwich.  One of the newest lunchbox trends is straight from Japan, the bento box.  You do not have to stick with traditional bento foods (rice with fish and vegetables).  You can think outside of that […]

What are the Recent Summer Makeup Trends?

Woman with natural makeup

When we hit those summer months, there is always the addition of waterproof mascara and a cheek stain instead of cream or powder blush.  But what are the trends for summer makeup 2016? Face – “Non-touring” sounds like a wonderful trend. It is the opposite of that heavy contoured appearance.  In the summer, we tend […]

What are the Recent Summer Fashion Trends?

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The heat and humidity are here to stay for the next few months, so what are the trends for 2016 summer fashion?  From what I can tell, they all seem pretty wearable for those of us who live “normal” lives! Shorts – The biggest trend in this comfortable summertime staple is the frayed denim look. […]

Easy Ways to Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Meals

Healthy breakfast with fruit and sandwich

Yes, yes, yes, we all need to eat more fruits and vegetables. It doesn’t matter how many you eat, you can always add more. But sometimes you (or your family) don’t like the idea of just a plate of broccoli for dinner. Here are five easy ways to add more to your existing recipes: Smoothies […]

Brand Review: IT Cosmetics

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IT Cosmetics (also available on QVC and Ulta) has branded itself as a problem-solving makeup and skincare line. The products are developed by Jamie Kern Lima who works with plastic surgeons to create innovative and proven products with anti-aging technologies and high-performance results. Some of their most loved products include: Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging […]

Do You Prefer Gold or Silver Jewelry?

Woman wearing silver jewelry

Do you wear strictly gold toned jewelry or silver toned jewelry?  Or do you prefer to mix it up?  Personally, I stick with silver tones or pearls.  I think I have one bronze-toned necklace at home but it does not get worn all that often. Gold – Traditionally, warm skin tones are advised to wear […]

BeautyFrizz Brand Review: Wen

There are tons of WEN by Chaz Dean reviews available, but I have used the product myself and would like to add my two cents to the feedback. The featured product is the cleansing conditioner. It’s the product that started the revolution really – a non-foaming conditioner that also cleanses your hair. I tried it […]

The Great Foundation Search

Woman choosing foundation in cosmetics aisle

I have been on the search for a new foundation, and have recently discovered that there are more types than I thought possible! Sure, we all know about the traditional liquids, the more recent mineral powders, and the advent of the BB and CC creams. But there are even more types it would seem, and […]

Is There Such Thing as True One-Bag Travel?

Woman looking at a map while traveling

There are a lot of websites devoted to minimalist and one-bag travel, but is traveling with literally one bag truly possible and necessary? I suppose anything is always possible. You can pack your wallet, your phone, a toothbrush, a bottle of Dr. Bronners soap, and a clean pair of underwear and off you go. But […]