Health & Beauty
beauty tips and tricks, makeup, health tips, skin care
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Debunking Food Safety Myths
Figuring out the ins and outs of food safety can be a little intimidating sometimes, especially because the internet can be full of false information sometimes. However, when it comes to food safety, it’s especially important to do your “due diligence” because no one wants to get sick! Fortunately, I’ve made things a little easier for you by compiling a list of the most common food safety myths below and what you should be doing instead. Debunking Food Safety Myths Cross Contamination Doesn’t Happen In The Fridge Just because the fridge is cold, doesn’t mean cross-contamination doesn’t happen. Some bacteria (like Listeria) thrive in cold, moist environments and the fridge…
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Tips That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster
One of my youngest kids (bless his heart) has been struggling with a rough bout of insomnia lately. When we had taken him to the doctor to find him some relief and came up short, I decided to try natural sleep remedies instead. Implementing these tips into our routine has helped him fall asleep faster, and stay asleep throughout the duration of the night. These sleep tips are truly incredible! Tips That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster Lower The Room Temperature Have you ever wondered why your feet and hands heat up so much when it’s time to go to sleep? Believe it or not, it’s part of the…
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Eat As Much Of These Foods As You Want And Not Gain Weight
I am a total snack lover. Seriously. I love to munch on foods all day long as I clean, write, work, or take care of my kids. There’s just something about a tasty snack that helps the day go by quicker. Unfortunately, eating habits like these can lead to weight gain if you aren’t careful about the kinds of snacks you are choosing, and I know this from experience! Instead of munching on calorie-rich foods all day long, opt for these snacks instead. You can eat as many as you want without gaining weight because they’re low in calories! Eat As Much Of These Foods As You Want And Not…
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Allergy Season Solutions You Can Make At Home
Allergy season has hit my family hard and fast this year. We’ve had stuffy, runny noses for what felt like forever! Fortunately, I was able to whip up a little homemade concoction that seemed to kick most of our symptoms to the curb. Seriously! And it was easy to make, too! Keep reading below for a list of tried and true, simple, seasonal allergy season solutions that you can make at home. Try one of these allergy solutions out today, I’m sure you’ll see a difference! I love these DIY allergy remedies. Allergy Season Solutions You Can Make At Home Local Honey and Hot Tea This is my favorite home…
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Are You “Pretty” Smart?
If you’re not careful, purchasing your favorite beauty products could really throw your budget for the entire month, especially if you aren’t careful about how you buy. These necessary beauty buys are hanging out at your local drug store for a fraction of what you’re probably paying at ULTA. Keep reading for my favorite beauty buys and how I save tons of money on them at local drugstores. Don’t forget to share your “pretty” smart beauty buys with your friends! Ways To Be Pretty Smart La Roche-Posay Wipes $10 @ CVS Instead of spending $40 for a package of Lancer makeup wipes at Sephora, save big bucks and purchase La…
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Do You Know Who You Are Sleeping With?
My husband just got back from a week abroad, and he came home with this unusual bite on his face. After some investigation (and a call to the doctor’s office) we discovered that it was, indeed, a bedbug bite. Naturally, I was repulsed at this revelation and made my husband strip to his underwear before walking into the house. I started washing his clothing immediately! Fortunately, none of the creatures stowed away in his luggage. But the experience did make me a little concerned about finding bedbugs in my own home! Here are a few easy ways you can prevent bed bugs or other harmful mites in your home. Use Mattress And…
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Beauty Tips That Instantly Make You Look Younger
I love discovering great beauty tips! After all, as any woman knows, your beauty routine may just affect how well you do (or don’t!) age! I don’t know about you, but I want to keep myself looking young and spry for years to come! If you too would like to keep yourself looking young, healthy, and utterly fabulous, check out these incredible tips for looking younger. Incorporate them regularly into your routine and reap the rewards! Try Under-Eye Patches Puffiness under the eyes can make you look years older and totally tired! To reduce under-eye puffiness, apply this collagen-filled vitamin E eye patches. Plus, these will reduce the need for…
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Ginger Oil: Listen to Your Inner Ginge
Over the last year or so, I’ve become a huge believer in the power of essential oils. There is a handful of them that have really improved my life. I used tea tree oil to disinfect my house, lavender oil when my skin is inflamed, and peppermint oil when I have an upset stomach! Not to mention, I diffuse Frankincense on a regular basis because the smell is absolutely incredible! More recently, a friend recommended that I try Ginger oil due to its anti-inflammatory characteristics, and I’ve been hooked. Ginger oil is my new favorite, keep reading to see why below! Ginger Oil Supports Digestion Ginger oil is one of…
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Stop These Destructive and Bad Habits Today
Bad habits: just like opinions, and well, you know, we’ve all got them! Personally, I gnaw relentlessly on my fingernails. While some bad habits aren’t necessarily life-threatening, there are some that can definitely have adverse effects on your health and happiness. Instead of letting those bad habits take over, replace them with good habits instead! For me, my goal in 2019 is to replace my bad nail-biting habit with a good habit one, instead! What about you? Which one of your bad habits are you thinking of replacing? Replace Watching Television With Outdoor Fun If you feel like watching television or playing video games is taking over your life, it’s…
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Salt: The Simplifier That Makes Life Sweet
I’ve always been a salty over sweet kind of girl! A candy bar or sweet treat almost never beats a salty mid-afternoon snack! But my love for salt doesn’t just end with how I prefer my food to taste! I love to use it in my beauty routine and around my house wherever (and whenever) I can. It’s true: salt has a variety of everyday uses outside of spicing up your food! But don’t worry, I’m going to share them all with you! Check out a few of my favorite salt tips and my favorite things to use salt for. Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes We’ve all been there, whether…
