Want to move toward nontoxic skincare, but find it overwhelming? Most of us don’t have time to study ingredients, so I’ve compiled a list of online retailers that curate for us. These companies don’t sell brands that use green-washing,...
As we age, many of us develop hyperpigmentation, or sun spots, on our face, neck, chest and hands. These not only make our skin look old, but they represent UV damaged cells, which can turn into skin cancers. Therefore,...
Friends, I haven’t shaved my legs since November 2020. That’s eight months. My legs are furry. And you know what? I love not shaving! But I’ve got all kinds of mixed feelings about those leg hairs I’ve grown.
(This is...
This beauty guide is for the everyday basic mom, living the everyday kind of life. It’s practical.
We want to feel and look our best every day. This doesn’t mean you look better than you’ve ever looked. It means that...
I get compliments on my outfits almost every day, and 75% of my wardrobe used to belong to someone else. I am a proud thrift store shopper, and I'd like to share some info on how you can improve...
The COS MOM tee is available for purchase! YAY! Have one, but not sure how to style it aside from jeans and sneakers? On the fence about snagging one for yourself? Whatever your dilemma mama, let me tell you...
The numbers on the scale look familiar, too, so you gamely pull out the giant bin of pre-pregnancy clothes, eager to find your old jeans and favorite tops. The cruelty of this capsule should not be underestimated. You might be close to your target weight, but your body was completely rearranged and may not settle back into the same shape.
Mamas, we’ve talked about aging gracefully on this blog before. (If you don’t believe me, look at these articles here, here, here, and here.) And we can tell each other as friends to embrace our age, and we can...
Dear Daughter,
My dear, sweet daughter. You, my joyous, talkative, proud, 5 year old fill my heart with love. I firmly believe you to be a gift from God and the epitome of His beautiful image.
Apparently, so do you.
Before you...
With four kids, the amount of teeth, baby hair, drawings, report cards, pictures and other keepsakes I have, is bound to become insurmountable. With my first child, I wanted to keep everything and I couldn't part with any of...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
