Raquel and I have been best friends since our freshman year of college; we have been through a lot together! However, for those of you who do not personally know us, I thought it was important to share a story that hilariously summarizes our friendship. The truth of the matter is, when the two of … [Read more...]
The Powerhouse Ingredient That Will Change Your Skin…
You could say I’m obsessed with ALL things skincare and have literally tried it ALL, from Apple Cider Vinegar to Retinol to Ultrasonic High Frequency Machines. Having healthy, beautiful skin has always been very important to me. I’m no stranger to many of the most common skin concerns…acne, … [Read more...]
Time to Ditch and Switch: Microwave Popcorn
Every Friday when I leave work, I stumble home bleary eyed, nearly catatonic, after a week full of:meetings. heavy email traffic, putting out fires, possibly travel, meal planning and cooking, dance, laundry, lunch making, working out, fighting with my five year old about clothes, bath time, … [Read more...]
Worth the Wait…
Back when my husband and I were dating and began talking about our future, we both expressed our excitement to start a family and have children one day. We talked about maybe 3 or even 4 children and also both shared a desire to possibly adopt down the road. I felt so blessed to be marrying a man … [Read more...]
“The Struggle is Part of the Story”
Raquel and I have been best friends for almost 15 years. She knows everything about me, the good, the bad and the ugly. We are completely different yet totally the same. She has been the calm in every storm I have weathered. She knows me so well, that she actually set me up on a blind date; and it … [Read more...]
Beauty Tips from a Professional…
So I can remember quite a few times having my makeup done at one of the cosmetic counters in the mall and very few times where I actually walked away thinking it looked great. I’m sure many ladies can relate. What I quickly learned was my definition of “natural” can be very different than someone … [Read more...]