#ThrowbackThursday and new product intro!

 Hi ya Gorgeous!
Thanks for tuning in today! So June is almost half over - and - I'm keeping up with my goals to clear out unused things in the house and in general, tidy up! Thanks Marie Kondo!

I have a video that is going to take you through some oldies but goodies products that I had tucked away in a storage tub that I accidentally came across today while cleaning out Lego!





Here are links to the original videos that I made reviewing these products!

NuFace  https://youtu.be/TecQzO_L-Wo
Available on Amazon  https://amzn.to/2KOE0ag

Violent Lips  https://youtu.be/bXqecablsJg
Available on Amazon  https://amzn.to/2XK5ilM

Burt's Bees Gud   https://youtu.be/-DdhIh2KWWk
Available on Amazon  https://amzn.to/2MMUmTI

Custom Nail Solutions  https://youtu.be/kdK9e8ARrAY
Mini Kittour  https://youtu.be/X2XdycvJ7IQ

EVO Australian hair care  https://youtu.be/H5jKNCzwisY
Available on Amazon  https://amzn.to/2WCQ4xG

EVO Fabuloso   https://youtu.be/exU3_dYhzx0
Available on Amazon  https://amzn.to/2WIgz9V

Gleam by Melanie Mills available on Amazon  https://amzn.to/2KifYoV

Thank you for watching!

*Please note: the Amazon links are an affiliate link and I get a penny when you click the link.





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DIY lip balm - Because Winter Lips Need It!

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Monday! Oh. How I love Mondays! Except this one in particular. Late, late, late last night I got in from Park City Utah. I had spent a long weekend at the Sundance Film Festival. Good times.
Though I really struggled with the weather - the altitude freezing temperature combination was a havoc wreaker!

 Which brings me to today's post - the need to have ample moisturizer with you at all times. I think I went through an entire tube of chapstick while there. Technically, this area is considered a high desert. Not sure how they got to that conclusion but what I do know is that it's very very dry even though it's  covered in snow.

So it got me thinking about ingredients and the need to make my own lip balms. Like making my own lotion because then I know what is really in it and going on my skin.

I like using bees wax pastilles,  coconut oil and a cleaned out pot from a different product that way I am reusing plastic. (I think plastic is the bane of our generation. What was once meant to help has become the greatest detriment to a global citizenry! Or so says I.)

I melt those together, maybe mix a lil scrape of used lipstick tube into the base for a hint of color and then pour into the container.

So I'm getting ready to make a batch and was looking for a new recipe. Maybe something more specific to making my own lip products and came across a blog post from Wellness Mama.

Holy smokes. This gal has got it dialed in and her description of how to make your own lip balm is the step by step instructions you need!  Please use this link to get the WellnessMama recipe and easy to follow instructions for how to make your own healthy lip products!
Good luck and enjoy the making and mixing of your own makeups!


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How to solve the brides greatest fear on her wedding day

 Hi ya Gorgeous!

DiY Bridal Makeup launched this week and is a great way to close out the year 5777.  I'm really excited to provide a resource for all kinds of brides!  Learn more here: http://diybridalmakeup.com

Today I did a Facebook Live video addressing the brides greatest fear on her wedding day. You can see the short video here, http://facebook.com/makeupuniversity

Everything I talked about is listed for you below with a link to Amazon to easily get what you need! Now, if you prefer Neutrogena, or L'Oreal or Burt's Bees, great! Just use a system and start early!


Murad Acne Clarifying Cleanser
http://amzn.to/2wEI0j8

Murad Hydrating Toner
http://amzn.to/2wF5eFF

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30
http://amzn.to/2fyHz45

Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Night Moisture
http://amzn.to/2jHF5os

Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Eye Cream SPF 15
http://amzn.to/2xuEqfB

MURAD BLEMISH CONTROL CLARIFYING MASK
 http://amzn.to/2wvSC8M

Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix Treatment
http://amzn.to/2wEMeY5



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Burt's Bees Tips and Toes gift kit - for the last minute gift giver

Hi ya Gorgeous!
I know that there are some of you, who late on Christmas eve run out to the local Walgreen's or CVS in search of a last minute gift!

If you can find this kit from Burt's Bees, it's the Tips and Toes set that has a little bit of each of the best of the Burt's Bees brand.

Fingers and toes need a little love? This amazing collection of rich creams and softening butters will do the trick. Seriously softening and happily hydrating. Your fingers and toes will thank you.
• Softens skin with butters and rich creams
Contains:

• Almond & Milk Hand Cream (0.25 oz)
• Hand Salve (0.3 oz)
• Thoroughly Therapeutic Honey & Grapeseed Hand Creme (0.75 oz)
• Coconut Foot Creme (0.75 oz)
• Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream (0.3 oz)
• Replenishing Lip Balm (0.15 oz)

Read more at http://www.burtsbees.com/product/tips-and-toes-kit/00912-04.html#gHYMm2TBL4hHUZKx.99

 

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What To Put In a Christmas Stocking - the Makeup University edition

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Today is a great day!  Woo hoo! We are less than two weeks away from Christmas - or so says my child who can't wait to get to the LEGO he knows he is getting for presents.

Oh to have that joy and anticipation again!

Speaking of Christmas and gifts and anticipation, today I have a video for you of "what to put in a Christmas stocking!". As much as I love the gifts, the stocking seems to be the real treat!

My family follows the tradition of putting an orange in the toe of the stocking, how about you?

And now for the video - enjoy and if you haven't subscribed to the Makeup University YouTube channel, when would NOW be a good time? Be sure and click the  bell too!






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12 Days of Giving with Burt's Bees and a random act of kindness

Hi ya Gorgeous!

How is your December going so far? Are you enjoying memory making or stressed out about the holidays? Quick tip, no matter what is going on, please remember that the best things in life are not things! Even if work is screaming and deadlines for the end of the year are piling up, please take a moment to watch a short 30 minute Christmas video with your kids! You can find the old Charlie Brown Christmas on Youtube for free!

For your gift giving needs, in a $10 budget, you can get the "Essential Burt's Bees Kit" nationwide at mass retailers or online easily for a gift.

If you're looking for nature’s hardest working ingredients, this kit is it! Filled with generous portions, this amazing collection has all of our perennial favorites. It's the essential complement to your natural beauty.
• Made with natural, hard-working ingredients
Contains:

• Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream (0.75 oz)
• Hand Salve (0.30 oz)
• Milk & Honey Body Lotion (1 oz)
• Coconut Foot Cream (0.75 oz)
• Beeswax Lip Balm (0.15 oz)

Read more at http://www.burtsbees.com/product/essential-burt%27s-bees-kit/00916-04.html#Xj3qduPhcY3CwPLv.99

Now for some random acts of kindness suggestions!

Teach someone. We can all teach something, and sometimes the small things make the biggest difference. Olympic gold medalist, professional baseball player and bestselling author Jim Abbott recalls his third grade teacher showing him how to tie his shoes as one of the biggest inspirations of Jim’s life.


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12 Days of Giving with stocking stuffers from Burt's Bees and a random act of kindness

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Saturday! Or should I say...caturday!  My son's kits are coming home this week and we are beyond excited. They are babies from a feral cat who took shelter at a friend's place out by the Biosphere! We think these are science kitties!  I will share pictures when they get home.

Now let's get into the great gift giving, especially something for the stocking via Burt's Bees!

Meet the Warm Collection of Kissable Color from Burt's Bees - one of the best natural skincare and cosmetic companies out there.

That perfect, magical holiday kiss. It could be just around the corner! Help someone you love be ready for it with our Kissable Color gift set: a trio of lip-nourishing, 100% natural Lip Shimmer shades in warm or cool collections.

 

Nourishes and moisturizes lips with Vitamin E and Beeswax
• Enriched with Sunflower Oils
• Invigorates with Peppermint flavor
• Warm and cool collections
Warm Collection includes shades:
• Peony
• Rhubarb
• Fig

Get yours at the Burt's Bees website or at mass retailers everywhere! 
 http://www.burtsbees.com/product/kissable-color/792850895911.html#start=12http://www.burtsbees.com/product/kissable-color/792850895911.html#start=12

Now for some random acts of kindness ideas to help spread the holiday cheer this season!

Support our troops by supporting families who have a member deployed. The families are often forgotten. Thank them for their sacrifices. Offer to help them around the house. Babysit. Let them know you recognize their sacrifice and ask how you can help.

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12 Days of Giving with Burt's Bees and random acts of kindness

 Hi ya Gorgeous!

TGIF! Woo hoo! Who is ready for the weekend? I am. This year, instead of seeing the very traditional The Nutcracker ballet, we are going to see Mamma Mia! the music of Abba as told through the story of a young girl finding out about her life through her mother in their Greek hotel.

So much for tradition this year and actually that lines up with how odd 2016 has been. 

Today, in the 12 Days of Giving, if you need a quick ready to give gift that is healthy and healthy for the planet, get some Burt's Bees! 

There are several gift sets available and this one is the "Best of Burt's Bees" set.

It contains the luxurious and delectable smelling Burt's Bees Almond & Milk hand cream!

The Lemon Butter cuticle cream and Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream with vitamin E which is more of a thick and rich unguent.

If you have chapped and cracked heels - the Coconut Foot cream is for you!

This set is a holiday exclusive and $14.99 for some amazing products all ready to give in a gift box set!

Get yours on the Burt's Bees website here : http://www.burtsbees.com/product/best-of-burt%27s-bees/792850895560.html#start=21

Now for some random acts of kindness suggestions for you!

There isn’t enough work for the military personnel who have returned home, so many of them survive on odd jobs. What do you need done around your house? Post your odd jobs on Hire Patriots and give back to those who have given so much. Plus, you’ll get someone who knows how to get a job done. You might also want to check out Support our Troops – Over a Dozen Ways to Thank Our Troops and 10 Incredible Entrepreneurs Serving Veterans, How they Got Started, and How You can Help.

This suggestion came from the blog:  http://www.bradaronson.com/acts-of-kindness/
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LOVE it or LEAVE it? August favorite products

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 Happy Monday to you!

The month is almost over and it's been some time since I have done a "love it or leave it" video, so to kick the week off and end the month on a high note, here is a recap of the products I have met and tested in

August and some of them I loved and some I would leave for another to enjoy.
Thanks for watching!

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Products featured:
Biore Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub  http://amzn.to/2bYJRHr
TRESemme  Climate Protection mousse  http://amzn.to/2bt6nJ3
L'Oreal infallible eyeshadow in green http://amzn.to/2bBpPlL

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Dusting Powder http://amzn.to/2bK7u7N
 The Magic Pads http://amzn.to/2bYKzV5
Good Karma Skincare Lux 7 facial oil http://amzn.to/2bt6IeV
L'Oreal True Match foundation  http://amzn.to/2bKLaIz
DermWorx CerumWorx capsules
Tampax Radiance http://amzn.to/2bKKov2

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound
ES_Love Skavoovie 2 - Per-Anders Nilsson

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What are your People's Choice Awards style predictions?

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Hi ya Gorgeous!
Well, tonight kicks off the award show season for 2016. Get ready!
I've got a wee video that is going to walk you through what my prediction is for the red carpet at the People's Choice Awards! Enjoy!

Burt's Bees #28DayChallenge with Kimberly Snyder

Hello Gorgeous!

It's Tuesday and I woke up to my son cutting his own hair. In fact, he hacked in a set of bangs. Whoa. Wasn't expecting that for today.

So going forward with good intentions!

Today I share some good news from one of my favorite brands, Burt's Bees.
Like, did you know that Burt's Bees is having a #28DayChallenge?

Burt’s Bees has teamed up with New York Times bestselling author of the Beauty Detox series and nutritionist, Kimberly Snyder to show women everywhere the transformative power of nature. 

Healthy Diva inspired beauty: a lip look with veggies

Hey Gorgeous,
Set time with the Healthy Divas is over-but, their impression has sure been lasting! Many of the Divas expressed a concern for a good vegan cosmetic that is paraben and toxin free.

I do have a few recommendations, can you guess?

Beets and berries have a great natural stain to them. So why not try using the beet juice or strawberry juice as a lip and cheek stain? It can give a light natural look with a wee bit of lasting power.

Simply put your favorite oil or balm on top to add shine. Easy. Natural. Vegan. Safe beauty!

If this is too messy, maybe try products from Burt's Bees or Lush!


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12 Best Bath Products

Give your bath time an upgrade with these luxe picks

This is a TotalBeauty.com Health & Beauty article There's nothing quite like a long soak in the tub to take away the day's stress. But what would a relaxing bath be without quality bubbles, salts and washes to make the experience even more luxurious? The right bath goodies can make or break your soak, which is why we pulled our readers' favorite picks that will turn your simple bath into a spa-like soak. See products

NO. 12: BATH & BODY WORKS SIGNATURE COLLECTION SHOWER GEL, $12.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

TotalBeauty.com readers love this Bath & Body Works shower gel because "it lathers nicely, leaves a pretty scent and a bottle will last a long time."

No. 11: ARBONNE AWAKEN SEA SALT SCRUB, $30

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"This scrub is like sunshine and happiness," writes one fan of the product.

No. 10: AVON BUBBLE BATH, $8

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.9

The "pampering bubbles" leave a "faint scent on your skin that doesn't overpower," one reviewer raves.

Want to see the No.1 bath product? Click Here!

gud Red Rooby Groovy for any Ash Wednesday repenting

Oh hello Gorgeous! Valentine's day will be here shortly, but at the moment let's deal with the ever present fact that today is Ash Wednesday. You just may need to wash off all of the Fat Tuesday reverie that you imbibed in last night.

I really enjoy the Burt's Bees brand and this new leg of the company called "gud" is a fresh mix of great scents and healthy, natural body products with a lot of zing and zip in the scent category. I'm a fragrance junkie-so I love 'em!

You can get your "gud" at major retailers like Walmart and Target in a budget friendly price range of $7 a piece! So get your Valentine scent on and wash off all the Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras mayhem with Red Ruby Groovy!







Natural Body Wash is scented with grapefruit, but also with wild thyme - for a little wild-card factor. ‘Cuz you’re a sweetie, not a sugar-coated sappy.

• A great citrus start to your day.
• Frothy foam to make you frolic.
• No parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals.
• Never ever tested on animals. No way!

The body lotion:
Lavish skin with the lively scent of grapefruit and wild thyme and discover that wild thyme isn’t just an ingredient, it’s a promise!

• Softens skin, then melts hearts.
• Grapefruity scent with a little grr-r.
• No parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals.
• Never ever tested on animals. No way!

How To Get a Great Workout From Your Couch

Too lazy to hit the gym? This full-body workout gives the term "couch potato" a whole new meaning

This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article "It's too cold outside for a run," "the gym is too crowded," "I'll do it tomorrow." We all know these oh-so-familar excuses for not working out. Sure, it's so much easier to plop down on the couch after a long day than to lace up those sneakers. But there is finally hope for even the laziest of the lazy gals. We talked to personal trainers, Pilates instructors, and physical therapists who revealed various exercises that can be done on your very own sofa. Get ready to transform your body one episode of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" at a time. Follow moves

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Burt's Bees "Best Kiss Face" contest!

Hairstyle Crash Course: Mastering the 15 Hottest Braids

Get on the braid brigade. See the 15 trendiest styles of the season

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article For those of us with butterfingers, those gorgeous braided updos trending on Pinterest seem impossible. Until now. Instead of resorting to your usual boring ponytail, you too can wear the coolest braids with this expert tutorial. With these pro tips and product recommendations, now even the clumsiest can be a braiding guru. Take braids course

The cult classic Burt’s Bees® Beeswax Lip Balm has been tingling and soothing lips with a minty sensation for over 20 years – naturally! Its all-natural formula contains peppermint oil that lifts spirits and gets you ready to pucker up. So this September, Burt’s Bees invites you to purse those lips and upload your “Best Kiss Face” to the Raise Your Burt’s contest for a chance to become the next Natural Champion of the Beeswax Lip Balm!

 

The Raise Your Burt’s contest (now live!) will name the #1 Beeswax Lip Balm fan—the Natural Champion–the person who cares about living a natural life just as much as Burt’s Bees does. Lip balm lovers can choose between 8 different categories for submission, and most creative entries will be selected for the following prizes*:

 

• 40 semifinalists will win 100 personalized lip balms

 

• The two most passionate of these contestants will be featured in the 2013 Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Campaign

 

• But only the #1 Beeswax Lip Balm fan will become the Natural Champion, winning a weekend extravaganza of pampering, products and a private concert at an eco-friendly, 5-star hotel and spa for himself or herself and three friends!

 

Visit the Raise Your Burt’s tab on the Burt’s Bees Facebook page for more information: http://burtsbees.com/raiseyourburts.

 (*see contest page for a complete listing of prizes and contest rules)

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Get some GUD by Burt's Bees: you need it!

7 Best and Worst Sugar Substitutes

Sugar substitutes can cut out the calories, but are they killing you? Find out which ones to sweeten your tea with here

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article The promise of a shot of sweetness without the calories makes it hard to pass up a pack of Equal or Splenda. But researchers have found that these go-to sugar substitutes can not only make you hungrier, but even cause cancer. Avoid the carcinogenic culprits and stick to the healthful ones with this roundup. Get facts

Hello soon to be sweet smellin' Gorgeous!
I've been playing with my samples from the new
GUD line of natural body care by Burt's Bees.

Love it! So rich and thick-moisturizing, good smelling and happy feeling! woo hoo!

Best of all-these products are all paraben, phtalates, sulfates, free as well as cruelty free and made right here in the United States of America! Burt's Bees GUD is good!

Enjoy this short video reveiw then get to the Targets and get you some!

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