How You Can Care for Your Skin During Pregnancy Pregnant women often anticipate morning sickness and swelling, but skin changes can come unexpectedly for first-time moms. About 20% of pregnant women have itchy skin during their pregnancy. On top of that, they may also develop darker skin around their cheeks, forehead, nose, or upper lip because of melasma or chloasma. Such bodily changes … [Read more...] about How You Can Care for Your Skin During Pregnancy
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How to Keep New Years Resolutions
I have had the pleasure of reading several good books in a row lately. My new knowledge has given me insight into goal making before this important time of reflection and renewal...a new year! The lessons I have learned will help you to understand how to keep your new years resolutions. I will share each lesson, the source and the key takeaways that you can apply right away. Understand How … [Read more...] about How to Keep New Years Resolutions
Basic Skincare Routine & Makeup for Refreshment & Confidence
Recently someone I love has been dealing with skin problems. It reminded me of the many days and nights of frustration and tears my acne-prone skin caused me in my adolescents. I still get acne on my chin as an adult, but I am shedding a few less tears these days. Since I got pregnant and changed my basic skincare routine, I have been enjoying good skin actually. It is likely short-lived, but I am … [Read more...] about Basic Skincare Routine & Makeup for Refreshment & Confidence
Interior Design Inspiration, Influence & Motivation
Defining Influence and Inspiration in·flu·ence/ˈinflo͝oəns/noun in·spi·ra·tion/ˌinspəˈrāSH(ə)n/noun LOVE IT FOR YOU I read an interview of Nate Berkus done by Domino. He shared that he did not follow trends and he gave an example of his grandmother who used blue and white in her first house all the way to her last house. She was not influenced by others to determine what she liked. … [Read more...] about Interior Design Inspiration, Influence & Motivation
A Holistic Happy Life: Depressed and Stressed to Joyful and Peaceful
A Holistic Happy Life: Depressed and Stressed to Joyful and Peaceful I deal with depression and stress daily. I have had lows that I simply would like to forget about, but they were and sometimes still are, a reality for me. I have learned a few principles that have helped me to find more joy and peace after hitting what felt like rock bottom for me, and I want to share these principles with you … [Read more...] about A Holistic Happy Life: Depressed and Stressed to Joyful and Peaceful
Budgeting Mindset
Hello Friends,Budgeting Mindset Today I want to talk about having a Budgeting Mindset I will share what you gain, ways to celebrate your wins, great books for positive attitudes towards money and a few budgeting bloggers I like. I struggle to stay upbeat while I stick to our budget and "sacrifice". I know that sacrifice is relative, but I do feel like I am sacrificing sometimes, even when I may … [Read more...] about Budgeting Mindset