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HarlanMD SmartLotion | Eczema Relief

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Our son has eczema so when HarlanMD offered to send me HarlanMD SmartLotion I was excited to try it.

HarlanMD SmartLotion

If you have eczema and dermatitis then HarlanMD SmartLotion is something I would suggest you try. Our son has suffered from eczema since he was a baby, he is now almost 11. Dr. Harlan a board-certified dermatologist, has made creating a product and bringing hope of an eczema-free America his life work. I appreciate the postcard-sized informational pages included, and the fact that if his support staff cannot answer your questions, Dr. Harlan has committed to doing so personally. I spent some time on the website and it’s very well-done and informative.

I have been using this in place of our other favorite eczema, sensitive skin lotion and have been impressed. We apply this lotion after our son bathes and has toweled dry.

You can purchase the lotion here. I think this would make a thoughtful gift, and I appreciate that it supports a small start-up business in America with a positive product they’re hoping to share.

Do you have eczema? What has helped you?

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5 Stocking Stuffers For Women From Target

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I know, it isn’t quite Halloween, but we have now entered the time of year where every time I buzz into Target, Walmart, or another Big Box store I try to pick up at least one stocking stuffer type item for someone on my holiday shopping list. Today I am sharing stocking stuffers from Target for her.

5 Stocking Stuffers For Women From Target

Carmex Daily Care Moisturizing Assorted Flavor Mini SPF 15 Lip Balm

These are great! I always have one on me, and this set is easy to split up. They cost $1/mini lip balm.

Avatara Niacinamide Water Gel Face Mask

Affordable facemasks that are fun to do and make your skin look and feel so nice.

Tweezerman Glass Manicure Set 

I swear by my glass nail file, and while this set is a bit more expensive at $25, it makes for a nice gift that many wouldn’t have or think to buy themselves.

e.l.f. Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow 

I love to add a dab of this on the center of my lid when going out for a fun event. This is something my 12-year-old loves, too.

Lip Smacker Lip Balm

I will never get over Bonnie Bell shutting their doors, but this helps ease the pain. SO.MUCH.FUN.

WHen do you start Christmas shopping? Let me know in the comments!

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How-To Style Curtain Bangs

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I got curtain bangs in early summer, and now I have a more extreme curtain bang, and I love it. Today I wanted to share with you how I style them.

How-To Style Curtain Bangs 2023

How-To Style Curtain Bangs

I style my curtain bangs the same whether I wear the rest of my hair down, curled, straight, or pulled back. I use my favorite drugstore heat protectant and then a straightener (*note: This is not my straighener, but I had a T3 for years and it was my favorite). I hold about a 1-inch section of my bang (I usually do each side of the part separately but you can do it all at once for a quick one-and-done) straight up and go straight up above my head with the flat iron and then flick my wrist up at the very end of the hair. That’s it. I spray with my favorite hairspray and let it set for a bit before I run my hands to fix them.

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Affordable Parka | Women’s Arctic Parka – Universal Thread Target

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

It’s October and last week I began reaching for my coats, and my go-to for rainy or snowy weather (50º-30º ish) has been a coat that I randomly got when I was with my mom at Target five years ago. It’s so good. The coat changes slightly each year, but the reason I love it remains despite the slight style variations: It covers the bum, has giant pockets that hold your phone and wallet easily, it is a midweight, water-repellant, and has a giant hood. Listen, this isn’t the prettiest or warmest coat you’ll ever wear, but when you’re running into the grocery store and you need to be protected from the elements, this is it. I wear this coat for the real-life stuff.

Women’s Arctic Parka – Universal Thread

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Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo For Build-Up Dirt + Oil

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

The Kristin Ess clarifying shampoo has been a game changer. I use a lot of dry shampoo and go every other day, sometimes even two days, between washes. Our oldest is getting to the age where her hair gets greasy fast, plus she dances so she uses a lot of hair gel and spray and is very active. So, both of us need a good clarifying shampoo to use every few washes to get rid of the build up.

Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo For Build Up Dirt + Oil

I love this because it’s affordable and my hair feels so clean and silky after. It is also beautiful packaging. I use it once every week or 10 days, and I use a good conditioner after using this.

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Best Thermal Tops | Walmart Time and Tru

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

All of a sudden last week in a matter of days Michigan began looking and feeling like fall. I started reaching for my fall basics, some of which were my Time and Tru thermal waffle shirts.

Walmart Time and Tru Thermals

Time and Tru Thermal (I have multiple colors!)

Time and Tru Thermal 2-Pack

Time and Tru Striped Turtleneck (the navy is such a staple! Looks much more expensive than $15!)

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If you’re not using this, you should be | COSRX Snail Mucin

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I purchased the now TikTok famous Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essense about a year ago and used it on the dry areas of my face like around my mouth, but I didn’t start slathering it on my entire face and neck until recently and I am so impressed.

COSRX Snail Mucin Power Essense

I began using it everywhere simply because I’ve been keeping a tighter budget this year (read about my low-buy no-buy here) and needed something to use after my toners and exfoliants. I realized that my skin was looking glowy and plump, which sounds like such stretch but I noticed a real difference and that’s saying something considering I get less than adequate sleep during the week.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence contains 96% snail mucin and claims to help nourish, repair, and plump with moisture.

Product Claims

  • Improves overall skin radiance by targeting dullness and brightening the skin
  • Provides long-lasting hydration without leaving a greasy residue
  • Plumps the skin and supports healthy elasticity
  • Minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Enhances skin’s natural glow
  • Highly concentrated formula contains 96% snail mucin
  • For all skin types, especially dehydrated and aging skin
  • Dermatologist-tested
  • Hypoallergenic
  • pH: 6.5-7.5

Key Ingredients

  • Snail Secretion Filtrate: A snail extract that brightens, hydrates, and supports healthy skin repair
  • Sodium Hyaluronate: A form of hyaluronic acid that dramatically boosts skin moisture
  • Arginine: An amino acid with antioxidant properties that supports elasticity

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What I Wore To My Brother-In-Law’s Wedding | Sabina Musayev Helena Dress

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I just spent the most magical week with my family in Montana for my brother-in-law’s wedding. I wore a gorgeous dress by Sabina Musayev that I can’t wait to share with you. I will also link the shoes I wore and my rehearsal dinner outfit.

Sabina Musayev Helena Dress in Silver Multi

This dress is a showstopper. It is beautiful and the perfect dress to pack. I had it in a small bag rolled into a ball and there was no need to steam it. It is slinky and drapes beautifully on the body. It has a hook and eye detail that allows you to wear it more conservatively if you prefer, which I did until later in the reception. It is a dress I hope to wear again and it makes me so happy to own it. It is a dress Hailey could wear someday. A keeper. For size reference, I wore it in a small.

Michael Kors Serena Strappy Sandal in Black

I had a hard time finding a low-block heel that I thought worked well but these were perfect! I wore them for about 9 hours and I got one tiny blister on one foot after hours of dancing.

Angel Sleeve Twist-Front Midi Dress

This dress was comfortable and so adorable. I love the bow in the back. It is a little low-cut, but fits nicely. I wore it in an XS Tall because sometimes midi hit in a place I don’t love (I am 5’7 so sometimes I wear regular and sometimes tall, it depends on how I want it to fit). It’s on clearance now.

Women’s Carissa Slide Sandals – A New Day

The best affordable little sandal. I love these and wear them all the day.

Quilted Black Clutch / Shoulder Bag

A great bag that I used as a clutch. It held everything easily.

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A Coat Your Tween Will Wear | Abercrombie Lightweight Packable Puffer

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Last year our oldest started 6th grade and it was her first year in a building that was operating like a middle school (switching classrooms for each period) and she did not want to wear a big coat to school. I get it, I remember being the same way. I wore a thin corduroy jacket in the dead of winter when I was 14, sorry Mom. I recently got her the Abercrombie Lightweight Packable Puffer and she LOVES it. It’s adorable, thin but fairly warm, and best of all? It’s a coat that my tween will wear.

Abercrombie Lightweight Packable Puffer

I think this jacket would be fantastic for traveling, and I plan to pack it on a trip that we have coming up (we will be on the trip when you read this, Montana!) and I wish I had one myself!

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If you’re not using a silk pillowcase yet…

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Hi there! Happy Monday! Enjoy your Labor Day if you’re in the U.S.A.

I’ve been using a silk pillowcase for years, but if you’re not here is your perfect opportunity. This mulberry silk pillowcase from Amazon is absolute perfection and is less than a Starbucks run.

Amazon Silk Pillowcase

Silk pillowcases are smooth which helps to reduce friction to help your skin and hair not tug. A silk pillowcase will help you to not get frizzy hair, or wrinkled smushed into your skin from your pillowcase, and as an added bonus? It feels much cooler than a regular cotton pillowcase.

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Have you tried a silk pillowcase? I’m also a BIG FAN of silk eye masks.

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