** This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. I recently went through my (small) makeup collection and decluttered some items, which I plan to give to someone who would like them. This reminded me that I also have five empties to share! These makeup and skin-care items are all cruelty-free and fairly affordable, ... Read more
May Favorites & a Miss
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases made through these links.Milani Prime Perfection primer; Thayers Witch Hazel toner; Busy Beauty Showerless Shave GelI hope your May was full of fun, food and favorites! I have five recent beauty favorites to share that I've been using and loving this month. Bonus: They are all cruelty-free and affordable. Also, I am ... Read more
Let’s Dabble: Braiding 101 with Dabble & Goldplaited
** I received a class credit for being a Dabble ambassador. All opinions have always been my own. If you see me on any given day, I am wearing my hair down, either straight or curled. I rarely do anything else to it. Thus, when I saw a Braiding 101 class listed on Dabble's website, I knew I wanted to try it. The $35 class was an hour and 45 minutes and was held at Goldplaited in ... Read more
Recent Cruelty-Free Empties, Vol. 8
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases through these links. It's been a hot minute since I shared what cruelty-free products I've been using up and whether I would buy them again. Even though I have certain products I love, I am always trying new beauty products to see if there's something out there I'd love even more. Sometimes I go back to the ... Read more
April Favorites
**This post contains affiliate links, but these are my honest opinions about the products. I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.I'm also loving this palm tree print makeup bag I found at Marshall's.April was a bit exhausting, but in a good way. Graham fulfilled a lifelong career dream, we celebrated Victoria's birthday early and I did my best to ... Read more
What’s in My Bag?
** This post contains affiliate links.I love reading about what people carry in their bags and the items that people consider to be essentials. I was inspired by reading videos and posts to share the contents of my own purse. Into that sort of thing?What's in my bag:Phone power bank: I previously used a more expensive portable phone charger, but it didn't last long. I am now trying this Techlink ... Read more
Cruelty-Free and Green Body-Care Products
** This post on cruelty-free body care contains affiliate links. Also, it is your responsibility to check whether products are cruelty-free. That information may change. In addition to looking for cruelty-free body care products, I was recently inspired to look for those with less packaging and that are more eco-friendly. I have made a few switches lately that I am happy with and wanted to share. ... Read more
Current Cruelty-Free Hair Products
** This post contains affiliate links. Product photos from respective retailers linked below. Besides switching over to cruelty-free makeup and skin care items, I also switched my hair products to those that avoid animal testing. The switch has been a long process, and I am constantly trying out new products to find my holy grails. These are the cruelty-free hair products I am currently ... Read more
More Products YouTube Made Me Buy
Five more types of products I purchased because of YouTube videos. (I have various shades of the polish and eyeshadows.) ** This post contains affiliate links. I recently shared five products I was inspired to buy after watching YouTube videos. Welp, there's more than just five products on the list of beauty products YouTubers made me buy influenced me to ... Read more
Cruelty-Free Empties
** This post contains affiliate links.My most recent empties feature new and familiar products to me, but all of them are cruelty-free! I've been focusing on self-care recently, especially when it comes to my body and my skin. This round of empties reflects that. Bonus: These products are all affordable!Miss Spa Brighten sheet mask ($2.99): I have written about how much I like these affordable ... Read more