Most of us are experienced travelers in the sense that we know to downsize our toiletries and not to pack five pairs of shoes for a three-day weekend. We know what to take for skiing and what to take for the beach. But what do we pack for a more exotic trip? What are some […]
Here are four of my favorite brown bag lunches. Depending on your dietary preferences and restrictions, they can all be made as salads, sandwiches or wraps. I like to mix it up so that I’m not eating the exact same thing for days on end. I prefer whole wheat tortillas for my wraps and those […]
Have you been searching for something to liven up the same ol’ routine for the summer? Check out these recent makeup and skincare launches! They are a combination of new products and new brands! I was unfamiliar with the Wander Beauty brand until I spotted it on Sephora. They offer a streamlined variety of multi-tasking […]
The 33-item (or 30-item) wardrobe has become a huge minimalist trend. Paring down your closet to a mere thirty-three items? It sounds quite horrific for most of us. But just how realistic is this idea? Here are a few things to keep in mind if you have been tempted but are nervous to pare down […]
Do you travel with your full face of makeup, or do you let your skin have the week off from bronzer and blush and concealer? For most people, it probably depends on the trip itself. If you have a business conference, you will more than likely be carrying makeup with you. If you are off […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
