One of my fondest memories growing up is collecting Caboodles to store my “makeup” in. Okay, so maybe it wasn’t always makeup, but more like hair scrunchies, slap bracelets, and whatever my mom would give me from her makeup collection, but the storage was the coolest part. Everyone I knew owned one, and they came in different colors and sizes. Every year I would ask for another one, and every year I would happily wake up on Christmas morning, shredding the wrapping paper open to find a shiny new Caboodles container! Now known as the “Classic,” they still sell Caboodles, and have expanded their brand beautifully. Caboodles is twenty-five years old, and celebrating strong with a gorgeous collection of modern, updated makeup storage and organization. In the above video, I wanted to show you in detail the two products I love, as well as how I use them, and a little bit of my makeup storage. To see photographs of two products from their collection, as well, read more…

When I was given the chance to write a post about Neutrogena Naturals, an eco-friendly skincare line, I was extremely excited. I am very much an advocate for being eco-conscious, and I love everything outdoors. When it comes to my skin, going as natural as possible is one of my biggest concerns. Our skin is delicate, and often times skincare with harsh chemicals and preservatives in them can irritate our skin with or without us knowing it. This Neutrogena Naturals line is a fabulous alternative to products with harsh dyes, chemicals, and preservatives in them, and the line has something for every skincare need. I am going to be taking you through seven of the products in this line, giving you my thoughts on each. Also, these products came in an amazing goodie bag, and I want to share the other pieces that came with it, and my thoughts on those, too. For plenty of eco-friendly yummy goodness, read more…

Trop50 has inspired me to get REAL in 2012, and come up with a strong action plan to list my resolutions/goals, organize them, and keep them. I am here to motivate and inspire you to do the same and make 2012 your best year ever! I’d love to hear your resolutions and goals for the New Year, so please leave them below in the comments! read more…

As the new year is now upon us, I always spend time reflecting on what some of my resolutions and goals are for the year of 2012. I was able to write down three specific resolutions that I have for the new year, and I have an inspirational video coming up later today with some tips and tricks on how to come up with resolutions and stick to them.

Beauty Gala often focuses on the external…what lip colors we can put on our lips, what foundations covers our imperfections, and how we can tidy up our outer appearance. However, the inside is just as if not more important, and often reflects on the outside of us. As someone who tries to be health conscious the majority of the time, I often struggle to find beverages other than water that not only taste delicious, but don’t pack a ton of calories, sugar, or artificial sweeteners. Trop50, a juice beverage brought to you by Tropicana, delivers 50% less calories and sugar and absolutely no artificial sweeteners. I gave this juice beverage a try, and I really love it and think it’s a wonderful way to start my morning off. To see additional photographs and my review, read more…

I have always been a huge fan of Splurge Versus Steal, even when I was younger and faithfully watched every single episode of “The Look For Less” on the Style Network. And why not? Getting a steal means more money in your wallet with the same fashionable payoff. When I had the opportunity to pick out some “steal” items from Sears recently, I was extremely excited. After all, I have always been fortunate in my life to have the things I need, but I’ve never been a girl who could go out and spend thousands of dollars on an outfit, let alone hundreds. Since the holiday season is upon us, and everyone is looking for those special holiday pieces that add extra flare, I wanted to pick out extraordinary trends that I think will really stand out, and usually retail for a good chunk of money. To see what I picked out, and the Splurge Versus Steal I put together for you, read more…

One of the greatest last-minute gifts you can give to someone is a candle. It’s a simple, classic gift but remains timeless as the years go by. Studies also show that our greatest sense of memory is through smell, making it a very personable present to gift someone. Slatkin & Co is by far my favorite brand of candles. I have been purchasing these candles at Bath & Body Works for almost two years now, and own over ten of them ranging from summer scents like pina colada to fall scents like marshmallow fireside. One of my favorite traditions when I see my mother-in-law is to exchange Slatkin & Co candles, trying to guess which scent the other would love and doesn’t own yet. When I had the opportunity to include these in my Holiday 2011 Gift Guide, I knew I had to include these two lovely holiday-inspired scents. Not only do they smell cozy and warm, but they will burn for what seems like forever. To see photographs, and read what these two candles smell like, read more…

It’s officially October, and my absolute favorite month of the entire year. My entire life, October has always been the busiest month of the year, with my mom and I having a birthday exactly a week apart, and then Halloween festivities. Since getting married, my wedding anniversary now falls the day before my birthday toward the end of the month, making the month even more exciting. I admit I am a sucker for all things Halloween-themed, as well. Who can resist the bags of candy, the scary and crazy costumes, and pumpkins? Bath & Body Works is always incredible when it comes to seasonal items, and Halloween is no different. These PocketBac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gels fit in the palm of your hand, and straight into your purse or gym bag without weighing you down. It also helps that Bath & Body Works made the packaging adorable, and the scents really different and fun. To see these spooktacular Halloween themed pocket hand sanitizers, read more…

Halloween is by far the runner-up to Christmas in my list of favorite holidays ever. In fact, sometimes I think I enjoy Halloween even more, but just don’t have as much fun with it anymore since I’m an adult. Either way, I go absolutely bonkers over anything that is Halloween themed, and these Bath & Body Works Halloween Spook-tacular products fit the bill. Bath & Body Works, in general, has been doing an incredible job with their fall displays and products, offering a huge assortment of themed products, as well as scented candles and limited edition scents. To see more of what Bath & Body Works is offering this season, read more…

This product is my own personal secret that I am now sharing with all of you! The easiest, fastest way to whiten your teeth is with this product, Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster. You add it to your toothpaste every day, and watch the hydrogen peroxide in it do its’ magic. It’s inexpensive, fast, not messy, and one of the more brilliant whitening products out there in my opinion.

Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster is available at drugstores nationwide. To purchase this product online: http://bit.ly/paSt9e

FTC: I purchased this product with my own money. I am not affiliated with Arm & Hammer. Opinions are my own.

When I was invited to take the Flavor Over Fizz Challenge, I was excited and a bit nervous to say the least. I fall into the “not-a-huge-soda-drinker-but-get-tired-of-water” category. I do occasionally crave my diet soda from time to time, especially with certain meals, but I tend to simply get bored of plain old water. Even when dressed up with a shot of lemon, I still eventually want something with some flavor, some pizzazz to it. You know how I feel about keeping the inside of your body healthy and hydrated for your most beautiful canvas to work with, always. Crystal Light, meet South Carolina. It’s hotter than ever, the humidity is enough to steam your glasses, and South Carolina is need of a serious Crystal Light Cooldown. Everyone adores a beautiful looking drink, so why not dress it up to match the flavor? To see what happens when Crystal Light meets South Carolina, read more…