The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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Your Two Dollar Alternative To A First World Problem…the spa
DIY ideas are a no-brainer way to save a ton of money while still gaining the benefits of a product or service you’d shell out a lot of dough for. As a struggling entrepreneur, I find it incredibly comforting to … Continue reading
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Things To Try Thursdays- Alaffia Facial Toner
“My face just had an orgasm!” – my PG nerdy nod to Carrie Bradshaw That is precisely what I exclaimed after using this generic looking bottled spray toner. I’m not a toner user. I hardly wear make up. The less … Continue reading
-Things To Try Thursdays- Primal Pit Paste
True Life: I’m a sweater. No, not the fabric or old, comfy Christmas kind. The sweat through your shirt, stink up your room kind. You know, one of those people who apply deodorant/anti-perspirant before and after any kind of function…including … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Freeman’s Avocado Oatmeal Clay Mask
You know I’m a sucker for a good deal. I’m even more of a sucker when it’s bright green, made with avocado (most likely not 100%- but oh well), and permanently resides at Wal-Mart. The gobbledy gook I’m speaking of … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Vitex Berry Extract
OH…It’s THAT time of the month again?!?!?! Gents- please shield your eyes from what you’re about to read. The events are real…BLOODY if you will. Hey ladies- who here has PMS the size of Mount Tibet? I know I do…and … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Prescription For Herbal Healing (Book)
Throw out all the stereotypes you want about herbalists and nature freaks, but they know their shizz! They aren’t all smoking mary j or sayonsse-ing around a giant Elm tree praying to mother earth for it to be “saved.” If … Continue reading
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The SKINny on Sun Protection
We’ve all seen the abundance of Copper Tone sunscreen advertisements. We have also read countless articles, seen life-changing news stories, and been verbally beaten to death on the subject of protecting your skin. How many of us actually adhere to … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Carlson Lemon Fish Oil
With all of the three-letter acronyms and technical words out there, it can be very easy to get your F.D.A’s crossed with your EPA’s. It’s inherent we have a certain amount of food and nutrients per day and if you … Continue reading
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What’s In Your Vitameatavegamin?
50 years later and who isn’t familiar with this skit? While it’s showcasing Lucille’s contagious comedic aura, there still lies truth in jest. In the Vitameatavegamin skit, we learn before Lucy does, that it contains 24% alcohol along with vitammins, … Continue reading
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Why You Should Really Wash That Man Right Outta Your Hair
We’re all familiar with the 1958 musical, South Pacific. Female lead, Mitzi Gaynor expresses her repudiation for a man who is no good with this upbeat ditty: While Mitzi was an “It’s all about show biz, kid” kind of gal, … Continue reading
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