Oct 262014
 

This hair tips for busy moms post is sponsored by Global Influence. All words and opinions are my own.

While I was growing up, my Mom was a stay-at-home Mom.  Before my brothers and I were born, though, she had a career as a stylist.  As a young teen, I remember sitting under one of those salon-style dryers in the comfort of our own home, feeling pretty cool.

Hair Tips for Busy Moms

Having a stylist Mom meant there was very little reason to go to a salon, as I had my own personal hair-care expert under the same roof.  She shared a lot of hair tips and tricks with me over the years, and many of them that were applicable to an on-the-go teen are equally as applicable to my life now as a busy mom.  Now I want to share them with you! Continue reading »

Feb 152014
 

This hair care post is a sponsored partnership. All thoughts and words are my own.

Over the years I’ve tried hundreds of different hair care products.  Partly because I love trying new products, and partly because I sort of have an issue with volume.  And by “sort of have an issue” I mean it took the better part of a can of hair spray and more than one package of bobby pins to get my prom look to stay in place.

Suave, Dove & TRESemmé Hair Care Products at Walgreens #TryAndTell

I had the chance to try a few new hair care products lately, products by Suave®, Dove®, and TRESemmé®.   I was especially excited when I saw one of them – the Dove® Oxygen Moisture – was specifically formulated for flat hair.  The other two looked interesting, also, with promises for smoother, shinier hair. Continue reading »

Sep 142013
 

I received a FabFitFun subscription box in order to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was received; all words and opinions are my own.

A week or two ago I shared with you my love of subscription boxes.  I might go so far as to say that subscription boxes are one of my favorite retail introductions of this decade.  Technically, I guess they’re not an entirely new concept.  Lots of companies have always sold mystery boxes, but this second-generation concept helps put a much finer point on what you’re going to receive.  Snacks, kids crafts, gluten-free foods, jewelry, beauty – they’re all available.

Giuliana Rancic's FabFitFun VIP Subscription Box

And it’s a beauty and health box that I wanted to introduce you to today.  The FabFitFun box is curated by Giuliana Rancic.  If you’re not familiar with Giuliana, she’s a co-host of E! News and Fashion Police, as well as Miss USA and Miss Universe contests.  She and her husband Bill also star in the reality show “Giuliana and Bill”. Continue reading »