Check out the latest Crabtree & Evelyn fragrance collection, which launches this month!

Joining the well-loved ranges of Nantucket Briar® and Summer Hill® in their celebration of flowers and idyllic settings, the light fruity-floral scent of new Somerset Meadow is an aromatic impression of an idyllic English landscape in bloom. Of all England’s natural beauties, the meadows of Somerset, sanctuaries of wild loveliness, have long been revered.

Somerset Meadow captures the scent of nature at its most spectacular; notes of sparkling bergamot and dew-kissed blackberry are perfectly balanced with the bitter greens of ivy and fern. A heart of white blossoms, water lily and earthy geranium flourishes as if warmed by the morning sun, whilst creamy musk, willow and moss bring a soft, sensuous touch. Feel your mood lift as you happily lose yourself in its charming allure.

This fragrance is beautiful! It’s perfect that they released it this month, because it smells like Spring! Nothing gets you ready for your day more than this scent. I’m not kidding you. My kids have to bang on the door to get me to leave the tub when I’m using this. Light some candles, get a glass of wine, and enjoy your relaxation (if you can!). This new collection is truly amazing! Smells beautiful!

Bath & Shower Gel 200mL / 6.8 FL OZ Price: $22.00 Formulated with conditioning extracts of water lily and ivy, this richly lathering cleansing gel also creates a wonderfully foaming bath that awakens the senses and leaves skin feeling silky smooth.

I know the sun doesn’t have to be out in order to shave, I’m not THAT crazy….but let’s be honest, the sun INSPIRES us to shave! We have had about three days in a row of full sun (knock on wood) and nothing keeps my legs shaved every day more than beautiful-warm-sunny-weather!  I have a confession. I just took my hour “lunch” and went and sat in the sun. Just sat there (and listened to Dr. Laura, if I’m going full-disclosure) and soaked up the Vitamin D! I’m so revved up now I could clean my whole house! (I won’t ….. but I COULD.)

As the weather warms up and Spring kicks into full gear, Gillette Venus wants to ensure you’re keeping the best Spring cleaning practices (Venus Edition) this year!

While you’re rummaging through old boxes deciding what to trash or donate, keep in mind that your Venus razor is interchangeable – so you can refill any Venus handle with any Venus blade! Not only will this save you money, but it’ll also save you an extra step while beautifying your bathroom this Spring.

With Venus’ any-cart-any-handle system, enjoy the luxury of mixing and matching to find your perfect shaving match. Your legs (and your budget!) will thank you!

CREATE YOUR RAZOR HERE!

The sun is coming, the sun is coming! In fact, as I’m typing this, I’m sitting here staring at the beautiful sun, and wishing I was outside frolicking in it right now! We live in Oregon, we have to enjoy it when we get it!

Neutrogena has got you COVERED this summer as far as sunscreen goes! They offer products for everyone in your family from newborn – to adult! For sensitive skin – for wet skin (which is genius, if you ask me). When I’m in the store and looking to buy sunscreen for my family – I ALWAYS go for the brand I know and trust. I know Neutrogena, I trust them. They offer sunscreens for sensitive skin – and faces. Again – GENIUS! Who wants to clog their pores while protecting their skin from the sun?? Not me!

Why is sun protection so important?  The following was shared at the recent Neutrogena Sun Summit: “The brightness of the sun has increased, while the ozone layer has been depleted,” says Dr. Drew Shindell, Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies.  “So climate change has led to warmer temperatures, which means Spring comes earlier and Fall lasts longer, and people are outside more.  Due to the combination of these environmental and lifestyle changes, current risk of UV is higher than it’s been ever before.”

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Okay, to be honest I usually never want to give out of the shower. It’s the only time someone doesn’t bug me! Mommy time? I’ve got all night!

I love being introduced to products like these, that are just as amazing as their expensive peers. This new body wash from Tone smells amazing, and feels even better. Best part of all? It’s under $5!

Tone’s Ocean Therapy body wash contains vitamin E, deep sea extracts including sea kelp, and pearl essence. Known for delivering glowing, soft, rejuvenating skin, makeup artists and designers such as Donna Karan and Vincent Longo have adopted pearl essence because of its hydrating qualities, and sea kelp softens and purifies skin by removing toxins through its detoxifying and re-mineralizing elements.

Check your local grocery store – and pick some upe!

SPRING IS HERE!  Springtime means warmer weather and more outdoor activities – which means greater sun exposure.

AVEENO has become my #1 go-to for all things skincare. I think the main reason why I always go to their products, is because I TRUST them. I was so thrilled to see they had launched a new sun care line that helps not only protect from the sun, but reverses skin dehydration caused by the sun, chlorine, sweat and salt water. Their SPF coverage actually exceeds FDA standards!

The new AVEENO^® PROTECT+ HYDRATE™ Collection nourishes skin to leave it feeling healthier than before you went in the sun.

AVEENO^® PROTECT + HYDRATE™ has been shown to reduce water loss by providing 50% more hydration than the leading competitive sunscreen, keeping skin soft, smooth and healthy looking. ENVIROGUARD™ technology provides photo-stable, broad-spectrum coverage to protect skin against the sun’s damaging effects, while ACTIVE NATURALS^® Oat works to replenish the skin barrier compromised by dehydration.

AVEENO^® PROTECT + HYDRATE^™ SPF 30, 50 and 70

• Long-lasting, broad spectrum  and photostable protection against sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays with ENVIROGUARD™ Technology
• Formulated with skin-soothing ACTIVE NATURALS^® Oat to leave skin healthier than before sun exposure
• Provides 24-hr skin hydration against chlorine, salt water and sweat
• Water & sweat resistant (for 80 minutes), oil-free and non-comedogenic
• Dermatologist recommended

Suggested retail price: SPF 30 & 50: $8.99 – $9.99 3.0 oz. tube

Happy Spring! It’s time to shed those winter layers with Osmotics Micropeel Skin Resurfacing System and prep for the warmer weather.

I’ve tried this line, and after a couple weeks – I’ve REALLY seen an improvement in the surface of my skin! I have really noticed a change in the way my skin looks and feels. It feels almost like I’ve taken off a year of junk. Sounds gross, but if you try it – you’ll see what I mean!

It feels like you’ve gone to the spa, and paid top-of-the-line money for an expensive procedure. Here, you can do the same thing yourself – at home – for a fraction of the cost. PLUS- you can use it more than once!! CONTINUE READING… More »

Winter is finally coming to an end, and after months of harsh conditions, spring is here! With warm weather just around the corner, it’s time for skin to get a fresh start! Try the very best in face cleansers for smooth and moisturized skin this spring!

La Roche-Posay’s Physiological Cleansing Gel has a unique formula with a cooling effect for a refreshing, deep clean feel. The rinse-off gel efficiently cleanses the skin without causing dryness or irritation and is safe for all skin types.

I’ve been using this Cleansing Gel for the last couple week, and have paired it with the Micellar Solution.