• Makeup

    Tips for a 5 minute FLAWLESS + NONTOXIC makeup routine!

    With five kids to raise and 3 businesses to run, I’ve got to fill you in a little secret. MOST of the time, I do my makeup in the car (parked safely of course) because it’s the only time they are all busy and contained where I can actually DO my makeup. My secret to not looking like a zombie is the Flawless in Five bundle from Beautycounter. I apply it all in five minutes or less which is pretty much the only time I have to get it done. This makeup bundle has been a gamechanger for me because I can do it so quickly and all the products…

  • Health,  Marriage

    My Must Have For Zits!

    Have you ever used charcoal in your skincare? It has become my favorite multipurpose product in my nontoxic journey for a multitude of reasons! My skin is acne prone so charcoal really works wonders with my break outs. Story time: If you go into a hospital, you’ll see charcoal being used to treat overdoses. The black powder in activated charcoal stops toxins from being absorbed in the stomach by binding to them. The body is unable to absorb charcoal, and so the toxins that bind to the charcoal leave the body in the feces. I shared that story to explain that it has a similar effect when used on the skin,…

  • Makeup

    Say goodbye to Summer: how to transition your beauty products to Fall!

    With the seasons changing, it’s time to break out the sweaters, boots, pumpkins. It’s also time to take inventory of summer makeup and skincare and transition into fall colors and products for more hydration. I personally love taking a new season as inspiration to switch up what I am currently using for skincare and also play with makeup looks. This time of year, the weather does transition to colder, which is the gateway for you to reevaluate skincare needs. When I was younger, I thought that whatever skincare I used would work forever. That is NOT the case and it’s actually good to switch up your skincare throughout the year.…