It’s officially summer and I am ready for a new season, new routines, and a new state of mind! Unlike in 2020, we will be fully vaccinated and heading out to socialize and visit extended family. Perhaps you will get an invitation to a friend’s beach house, a neighbor’s backyard bbq, or a relaxing afternoon ride on the boss’s… Read More
Struggling with an idea for a Mother’s Day gift? Well, look no further. Hermès has released new items from their recently launched makeup line: soft powder blushes, three new makeup brushes, and a tinted lip balm (called a Lip Enhancer). Or, go with either the matte or satin lipsticks, now in new shades. And, since each item comes elegantly… Read More
Mother’s Day is just around the corner so I am stocking up. Of course, I will send something fun to my own mom, but I also like to give little gifts to my sister, friends, and mother-in-law. Since I do have a few presents to purchase, I like to keep the cost down to under $50. Here are a… Read More
This February marks the fourth annual Galentine’s Day gift exchange with my girlfriends. We get together to catch up, eat some lunch, drink some rosé, and have fun with a Yankee swap. We use gift themes, like “date-night” and “the beach” to help get the creative juices flowing. Come Valentine’s Day, we will be swapping gifts that help us… Read More
Sometimes I come across a product that looks like a valuable purchase, but when I see the price, I have to wonder, “is it worth it?” You already know that I love a good dupe (a virtually equal product except for a cheaper price tag), and I love to save if I can (see Save or Splurge posts here)…. Read More
Get ready for the Holidays! This year, my Holiday Gift Guide may look a bit different, much like the way things are looking different in every aspect of our lives lately. While in the past I have posted the guides one at a time, here I have combined all of them into one concise page, making your browsing a… Read More
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