Health & Beauty
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How to Get Rid of Belly Bloat During the Holidays
As silly as it may sound, around this time of year, I typically get tired of food. Yes, it’s possible! I mean think about it, you’re near the end of the year and you’ve probably eaten everything you’ve craved at some point within the year. I know I did! When I travel to visit family, stopping at my favorite restaurant and indulging in my favorite local eats is always on the agenda. And, one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving—was less than a month ago. Needless to say, I’m thankful for sweater weather but I don’t want to go into the new year carrying unnecessary “holiday pounds.” I officially began weaning my…
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Mask Monday: Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
I can’t believe we’ve already made it to the last month of the year! That also means it’s the last #MaskMonday of 2018! If you’ve been following along, you know that I’ve dedicated the first Monday of each month to recommending the perfect skincare regimens that are affordable and oftentimes achievable with just a few ingredients you’re likely to already have. This peppermint sugar scrub recipe is no different. With just three ingredients, you can make the perfect sugar scrub that will moisturize and leave your skin feeling refreshed. Check it out! Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe Ingredients coconut oil sugar peppermint oil Directions Place one tablespoon of coconut oil in…
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Mask Monday: How to Have Soft Feet Overnight
It’s #MaskMonday! And, it’s also November which means we’ve officially entered “the holiday season.” When I think of the holidays, I think of cooler weather, my favorite cold-weather meals, and being surrounded by family and friends. With all of the excitement that this time brings, I often neglect self-care. One of my favorite ways to pamper myself is by getting a pedicure. But—to be honest—I’m all for saving a few bucks at the nail salon, especially in the fall and winter when I’m not showing off my feet anyway. Instead of a pedicure, I opt for a polish change to match my fingernails but I end up paying in another…
