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My Favorite Pregnancy-Safe Essential Oils

Having a baby is such an exciting time--and you want to do EVERYTHING perfect...or at least I do...can't really speak for you. So, before I do anything (and I mean ANYTHING--even clean house or treat allergies), I try to do some research. And since this is my second pregnancy, I've identified my favorite Pregnancy-Safe Essential Oils so your research is just that much easier than mine was! During the first trimester of pregnancy, experts (I will go ahead and say that I am not an expert as I push my glasses up my nose anyway) say not to use essential oils. So, as soon as you find out, Keep Reading >>>

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Very Blueberry Sugar Scrub

Are you feeling blue? Do you travel into the wild blue yonder once in a blue moon? Did you order the blue plate special out of the blue and think it deserves a blue ribbon? Does a blue sky make you talk until you're blue in the face? Would a blue screen of death leave you saying "What in the blue blazes?!" Do the blue bloods with their blueprints and blue books make you want to phone those true blue boys in blue? Do you want me to stop talking about things that are blue and just tell you how to make this Very Blueberry Sugar Scrub already? Alright, alright, I'll do what you want...just don't Keep Reading >>>

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Trendy Nail Art Tutorials and Makeup Tips

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This trendy nail art tutorial using products from Walgreens is one of my favorite nail designs pretty much EVER. I love love love doing several different designs on my nails at one time, but I HATE when it takes five hours. I found all these products for this nail art tutorial at Walgreens, and can I just say that they have a killer nail art selection there? I mean-- wow, I could paint my nails with funky rockstar designs without ever having to leave the drugstore! So, if you're wondering how to be beautiful, this nail art is a good start! Check out my trendy nail art tutorial below: Keep Reading >>>

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Pink Champagne Valentine’s Day Makeup Tutorial

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I think the little girl in all of us always picks up the pink eyeshadow at Sephora and feels like it's just not wearable. Remember how we were just talking about that a few weeks ago? Well I have another, slightly more bold makeup tutorial using, you guessed it, Pink. But this time there is also a video tutorial. Cool, huh? Here's a play-by-play on how you can do this pink champagne Valentine's Day makeup. See? It's kinda subtle. Okay, not really. But it's Valentine's Day! This is your excuse to wear pink! Start by taking a matte beige shadow and blending it into your crease. I Keep Reading >>>

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Valentine’s Day Strawberry Sugar Scrub

I've never really been a follower of that whole "go organic" movement. It's hard to care about that kind of thing when you can barely afford the regular, non-organic foods. But now that I've got the choice, I still can't say that I know what I'm doing when it comes to the world of organic things - what's actually better for you and what doesn't really matter. But there's one big exception: natural beauty products? I am all over that. That's why, in honor of America's favorite upcoming Hallmark holiday, I made this Valentine's Day Strawberry Sugar Scrub to make sure I'm ready for the big Keep Reading >>>

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Free Printable Health and Fitness Planner

I want to be healthy. Drink more water, exercise regularly, and eat healthy. But I get derailed from my fitness goals easily because I really like breakfast tacos and dark soda. So, this time I am doing something about it with a free printable health and fitness planner. Get Your Printable Here What is in the free printable health and fitness planner? A schedule to help you kick your soda habit in 5 weeks A monthly workout calendar A daily food and calorie tracker A fruit and veggie intake sheet A weekly meal planner FREE PRINTABLE 2018 Keep Reading >>>

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25 Scent-sational Sugar Scrubs For Fabulously Flawless Skin

Harsh weather leaving you with sad skin? No worries, we've got the solution: these scent-sational sugar scrubs will leave your skin fabulously flawless, and they all smell ah-maz-ING! Don't give in to flaky, dry, dusty skin, give it some 'sugar' instead! Trust us - you'll thank us when you're older. Have fun! 25 Scent-sational Sugar Scrubs For Fabulously Flawless Skin 1. When you make this lime coconut sugar scrub, you'll definitely feel better. 2. Roses are red, and candy is sweet, but it's this Valentine strawberry scrub that can't be beat! 3. Next time you get a craving for Keep Reading >>>

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LuLaRoe Christmas Prints Are Coming!!!

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Seriously, when someone mentioned this yesterday I was torn between hoping and dreading. I mean, if you were around for the Great LuLaRoe Halloween Rush of 2016, you know what I'm talking about. How fast all those uh-mazing prints went. And then I saw the pictures... Oh. My. God. I want candy cane legs! These LuLaRoe Christmas Prints are every elf's dream come true!! LuLaRoe Christmas Prints Are Coming!!! I'm seriously beside myself with all the outfit combinations in my head... Red fuzzy boots... Blingy gold jewelry... Comfy sweaters... And LULAROE CHRISTMAS Keep Reading >>>

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LuLaRoe Halloween Prints Are HERE!

Alright everybody if you're a LuLaRoe fan, then you already know that they have been killing it with these Disney Prints, but LuLaroe Disney Halloween is simply insane. You just need to remember that these prints are going to be crazy limited and this is going to be one o those times you basically have to drop everything and find your favorite before it's gone. Forever. So far I've seen the Disney Villains! How is this even possible? I mean, last year's leggings were cute, but this year's leggings are OFF THE CHAIN. Everyone that knows me knows that I have a serious, hard core Disney Keep Reading >>>

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Why I Chose A LuLaRoe Nicole Over A Little Black Dress (And You Should, Too!)

I recently had the opportunity to go to a super fancy event and let me tell you, the anxiety of getting dressed to go was enough to make me want to hide in a closet under a pile of boxes. Or something. Luckily, I had a secret weapon hanging in my closet that fixed everything: seriously, this is why I chose a LuLaRoe Nicole over a little black dress. And? I'd do it again. Why I Chose A LuLaRoe Nicole Over A Little Black Dress Women of any size or shape can relate to the overwhelming feeling of not being adequately prepared for an event. Especially one with a dress code. And when it comes Keep Reading >>>

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The Ta-Ta Towel Is Here, And I’m – I’m Dead

So this morning I log onto Facebook and basically every other post is someone super stoked about the Ta-Ta Towel. I click on link after link and I'm like, "WTF?" Like, if your boob sweat needs its own towel, do you maybe think you should talk to your doctor about that? Seriously, the Ta-Ta Towel is here, and I'm - I'm dead. The Ta-Ta Towel Is Here, And I'm - I'm Dead I mean, I'm not judging if your jugs are creating pools of moistness in your normal bra, but from some of the pictures I'm seeing, women are wearing this in ways I just don't want to see. Like, lemme be judgy-judgy for just Keep Reading >>>

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Taking A Trip? Don’t Forget To Pack Your Leggings!

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Mid-May my now husband and I eloped to Jamaica. I knew going in that I'd have some, shall we say, wardrobe struggles? You see, I wear leggings 99% of the time these days. I can dress them up, down, work out in them and not worry about my comfort, thigh chafing or being appropriately dressed. They're my every occasion solution. But, let's face it, majority of leggings are not tropical zone friendly. I'll never forget my mad dash in packing. I'd chosen 5 pairs of leggings and in eyeing the suitcase space remaining figured, what are the chances I'll even wear one of these? I took two pair Keep Reading >>>

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3 Reasons You Should Go Out And Rainbowfy Your Hair TODAY!

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I’ve always wanted rainbow hair. You can blame Lady Lovely Locks, or really pretty much any 80’s cartoon geared towards girls. Every one of those shows had rockin’ chicks sporting epic bangs and multicolored hair. Apparently I never grew up, or those things came back into style, because I finally got my rainbow hair, and I might never go back! 3 Things I Learned When I Got Rainbow Hair One time, in middle school, I was practicing my halloween makeup and got some red cream face paint in my hair. I thought it looked cool so I sculpted up a few spikes before washing my hair and going to Keep Reading >>>

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10 Amazing Reasons You Should Start Drinking More Water TODAY!

Water is an essential for life and I know, and you know it too. But why? What exactly is so great about water? It's tasteless and colorless so what makes it so amazing? Well, I want to share with you 10 Amazing Benefits of Water so you can stop wondering and start drinking...more water! 10 Amazing Benefits of Water 1. Ability to lose weight. Water helps keep us full especially when ingested before meals. Because we feel fuller, we are less likely to eat as much and that will help us lose that extra weight. 2. Promotes healthy digestion. Hate feeling constipated or sluggish? Increase Keep Reading >>>

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10 Reasons You Should Be Stalking Your Favorite LuLaRoe Consultants RIGHT NOW

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Seriously, if you don't know about LuLaRoe yet, you MUST be living in a cave. But since your cave apparently has Wi-Fi, here are 10 reasons you should be stalking your favorite LuLaRoe consultants right now. Really, don't even wait...you will experience major LuLaRegret if you do! 10 Reasons You Should Be Stalking Your Favorite LuLaRoe Consultants RIGHT NOW 10. Sneak peeks are everything. I love and hate sneak peeks. Most consultants will post a little teaser of patterns or items coming up in their next sale. I find this is super important for reminding myself to tune the heck in so I Keep Reading >>>

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Two Things You Love Are Having A Baby: Disney + LuLaRoe…Can We Say UNICORN LOVE?

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Yesterday LuLaRoe put out this super short video on Instagram. I was trucking through the airport in Montego Bay when I saw it come across my feed. Disney fans, go couch hunting for coins, because LuLaRoe is going Disney! I remember how bummed I was that I didn't score any of the princess palace or Beauty and the Beast themed rose leggings, but these? The ones that are coming? Oh dear lord...I repeat: two things you love are having a baby: Disney + LuLaRoe...can we say UNICORN LOVE!?!?! Two Things You Love Are Having A Baby: Disney + LuLaRoe...Can We Say UNICORN LOVE? Now, how could you Keep Reading >>>

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About The Time My Eye Swelled So Badly I Looked Like Rocky Balboa

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I've been on a kick lately to take better care of my skin. I'm in my thirties, I've accepted that I'm aging, and there are things I can do to age more gracefully, shall we say. It's all fun and games until your eyes swell shut! Yup, I changed my facial routine and ended up looking like Rocky Balboa for a day... About The Time My Eye Swelled So Badly I Looked Like Rocky Balboa Top of the list has been to smear my face in all the skin care things. All of them! Spoiler, this is a really bad idea. The best practice is to introduce a new product and give that one product a two week Keep Reading >>>

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10 Things Your Fingernails Are Trying To Tell You

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What do you think of when I say "fingernails?" For most people, visions of pretty nail polish in every color and acrylic nails with fancy tips dance across their minds. People who work with their hands may think of stubborn grease stains under and around their nails ... nothing that a good sandpaper-like washing with Lava soap won't cure! If you have small children, you might think of dirty nails that need a good soak in a hot bath. I, on the other hand, am a little strange. I am a Registered Nurse by trade, so when one mentions "fingernails," I immediately think of all the things Keep Reading >>>

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LuLaRoe Life Balance: Keeping My Closet Happy Without Making My Wallet Cry

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A few weeks ago I had no idea what LuLaRoe was. Despite the fact that there have been several articles about the fashion line have been posted on this very website, I hadn’t done much more than scan them. I got the basic idea. Competitive clothes shopping? No. Freaking. Thank. You. I have to watch 3+ hour long live videos of LuLaRoe fashion consultants holding up leggings and THEN have to hope that 1. My internet connection isn’t terrible, 2. Type “Sold” plus the item number faster than every other leggings hungry lady, and 3. Hope that the CONSULTANT’S comment feed showed me as the top Keep Reading >>>

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To The Man Who Stopped Dating Hot Women…

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Dear Sir: Ugly women everywhere want to applaud you for making the bold choice to stop dating hot women. We know for a fact that it is a huge sacrifice for you to have to stop dating hot women, and in no way whatsoever their choice for you to stop. Sure, some might be speculating that you're stopping because of THEIR choice, not yours, but those people are just jealous of your incredible intellect and strong physical prowess. To The Man Who Stopped Dating Hot Women... Moreover, every woman who dates you from now on is so grateful she'll never have to worry about her looks. She'll Keep Reading >>>

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This Ain’t Makeup, Sweetheart, It’s War Paint!

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January of 2013 the company I was working for shut the doors to their Dallas office and I became one of the telecommuting proud. I knew it was coming. The signs had been there for a while, so I wasn't unprepared, but I was also in no way ready for that kind of transition. Three years later I found myself let go and now self-employed. I knew I wanted to go it alone one day, but I was in no way prepared for the sudden downsizing. I remember that first day, cut lose from the company I'd worked for since 2008 and falling back on some very important advice a friend had given me when I began Keep Reading >>>

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The Time I Found Out Giving Birth Is Easier Than Waxing At Home

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I'm a product of the 80's so for my time, Nair was the big thing for hair removal (I'm talking the bikini area). Effective, painless, but like shaving it grew back so fast that I was scratching my girly bits from regrowth a day after I'd done it. That's always attractive, "No, I don't have crabs...why do you ask?" Or that lovely chaffing feeling when you're in bed added to the regrowth on your legs rubbing together like a cricket... you could almost hear the chirping. Not pretty unless you're practicing your cricket mating call. Which is what led me to the time I found out giving birth is Keep Reading >>>

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The LuLaRoe Obsession Starts With Just A Pair Of Black Leggings…

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I've gotten a lot of questions lately from people about LuLaRoe and where to start. I might not be the best person to hand out advice on how to navigate this obsession. I dove right on in last February and bought up a bunch of the Valentine's Day leggings right off the bat, but most people ease in a little slower than I do. You know. With a simple pair of black leggings. A nice, every girl sort of staple to see what all the fuss is about. The LuLaRoe Obsession Starts With Just A Pair Of Black Leggings... I am all for this method. Staple items like solid color leggings, a little black Keep Reading >>>

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My Fake Nails Can’t Scratch Sh*t

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My brother got married last weekend. I’m so happy for him! His new wife is super cool! I was my brother’s Best Grooms-Lady so I had to look snazzy. The day before the wedding, my then sister-in-law-to-be and I treated ourselves to a mani and pedi. I’d never had fake nails before because I was sure they’d just get in the way. But the manicurist assured me she would cut them shortish. She glued the fake nails on then flipped down her welding mask and proceeded to go to town on my hands with power tools. It was...weird. And a little painful. But I got Nexgen nails which involves a powder coating, Keep Reading >>>

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My LuLaRoe Leggings Don’t Judge Me

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Last week we were about to go see Rogue One finally. Yes, finally. I was trying to pick out something to wear and was feeling Star-Wars-Festive. I have this really cool, long sleeved Star Wars shirt and figured I'd wear that. But the leggings I own that match it were all dirty. Which meant I'd have to wear jeans. And at this point I hate jeans. My jeans judge me in a way my LuLaRoe leggings never will... My LuLaRoe Leggings Don't Judge Me Seriously, though, jeans. Ug! Okay. Well. The shirt was sort of hoodie like... I used to love wearing hoodies with jeans! At this point, Keep Reading >>>

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Why I’ll Never Give Up My LuLaRoe…

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I guess this is a post I need to write once a year or something. The other day I was scrolling Facebook and saw a meme that was shared by someone from some new, non LuLaRoe legging company that shall not be named. Please note, this was a meme posted on this company's, I guess, official page. No, I won't name names. The meme had rules for wearing leggings. There were just two rules, but you only need a few words to body shame people. And that's why I'll never give up my LuLaRoe. They would Never have done something like THIS. Why I'll Never Give Up My LuLaRoe... So basically the meme Keep Reading >>>

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How I Learned Not To Use Dollar Store Razors Near My Lady Bits…

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This year we're really trying to cut costs. Since I've transitioned to writing full time I'm always looking for ways to save a buck. The other week we decided to visit our new dollar store and load up on some essential items where cost cutting is allowed. We were strolling the aisles, looking for some awesome, cheap finds and wound up in the toiletry section. And thus begins the story of how I learned not to use dollar store razors near my lady bits. How I Learned Not To Use Dollar Store Razors Near My Lady Bits... But back to the toiletry section. That's where I saw them. Seven Keep Reading >>>

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When You’re In Your Thirties And Having To ‘Get Some Work Done…’

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As the result of a car wreck in late 2012 (thanks to a texting man who rear-ended me at a yield sign), I was forced to have nasal reconstruction surgery: Septoplasty with osteotomy and grafts. Let's just say it: medically necessary nose job. Without this procedure, I would have remained with one nostril collapsed with the other to fall later (as it did while I was on the operation table). They went in, broke my nose again, added a couple of skin grafts, packed in some splints and covered the whole mess up with a hard plastic cast. Three weeks later, my new nose emerged from its cocoon a Keep Reading >>>

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Can I Touch You? And Other Odd Questions Only Another LuLaRoe Addict Will Understand.

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Okay, yes, I'm fully aware of my LuLaLove. Pretty sure I've got a fan club badge around here somewhere. Oh wait. I'm wearing it. :D I was chatting with Totally The Bomb's writer Mary the other day, recounting some of the absurd questions people have asked me since I dove into this crazy pool and she was all, "you have to write a blog post!" So here's to all the weird question's y'all have asked! Can I Touch You? And Other Odd Questions Only Another LuLaRoe Addict Will Understand. So here it is. A bunch of random questions people have asked Keep Reading >>>

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Online Pearl Parties…Is That A Thing?

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I'd never even heard of an online pearl party until a couple of months ago. Now, I've been to 4 this month and I've bought two pieces. That's a rarity for me. It's a fun experience. I enjoy seeing what other people pick and which setting they've chosen. I like the suspense of the openings and the fellowship of other viewers as we congratulate the customer on their pick and then feel a small twinge of what I call "pearl envy." I love jewelry and, for me, this adds the mystery of an online subscription box into the mix. Plus, I get to witness the pearl coming out of its shell for the first time, Keep Reading >>>

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That Hopeless Moment Every Make-Up Girl Knows Too Well…

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That moment where you see it. The little glimmering glimpse peeking from your compact. You think to yourself, "Just move to the outer edges. There's still plenty of product here." You take extra care to only put your brush in the edges knowing it's futile. The damage is already done. That Hopeless Moment Every Make-Up Girl Knows Too Well... "How did I use so much more of this color than I did all the rest?" It will never be even now. You can't travel with this compact. If you accidentally drop it, you know what happens. "I'll just pretend like it didn't happen and Keep Reading >>>

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Layering Your LuLaRoe Leggings

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I saw a picture a week ago from someone layering their leggings. Let me say that again. Layering. Leggings. I remember gasping and thinking, "Why didn't I come up with that?" Layering Your LuLaRoe Leggings I sort of did earlier this year, but not in a cute way. I mean, I layered my leggings for zip lining in Moab, Utah because it was freaking cold and I didn't bring jeans. But I didn't make it into a fashion statement. This girl did. So I set out to recreate the layering look all on my own. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOISECfB9Zf/?taken-by=sidneybristol First I Keep Reading >>>

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