As of late, I have been trying to get into the habit of not washing my hair as frequently as I have in the past. I used to wash my hair daily, however, this is not an ideal practice when considering how it impacts the overall health and quality of your hair. So, I decided … More Product Review: Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo
I am beyond thrilled that I have been able to compose two posts as of late discussing some tasty treats I can consume with my food allergies. The first was my post regarding Newton’s No Gluten products, and today’s post regards Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookies. My sister picked up these cookies … More Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookie
The surgery I had to repair ligaments in my foot and further remove bone fragments has made it impossible for me to drive for the past six weeks. Thankfully, a lovely friend has been driving me to and from my classes at Niagara College, and my family has been driving me down to Thorold and … More Uber
I received the Fragrance Sampler and Certificate For Her from Shopper’s Drugmart for Christmas, and I wanted to do a review of the product because I believe it makes for a fantastic gift. The Sampler retails for $85.00, and in it are ten sample sizes of ten different fragrances. In addition to receiving a wide array … More Product Review: Fragrance Sampler & Certificate For Her
Depending on your hair type, it can be difficult to designate products that boost the health of your locks. My hair tends to be dry and it is also long, therefore the products I discuss in this post may not be suitable for everyone. For shampoo and conditioner, I went through several bottles of the … More Best Hair Products of 2017
While some of you may think this post is rather useless, it is my hope that some readers may find this post interesting or beneficial. I thought I could list all the products I make use of daily, and that permanently reside in my makeup bag, because they are the products I have categorized as … More What’s In My Makeup Bag?
Eyelash extensions are undoubtedly a significant cosmetic and beauty trend as of right now. I know many individuals who have gotten eyelash extensions within the past year, and while a majority of them thoroughly enjoy them, I imagine some persons are unaware of just how costly they can be over time. I have nothing against eyelash … More Are Eyelash Extensions Worth the Hype?
I received the Tarte 4-in-1 Setting Mist from the Rainforest of the Sea Collection for Christmas from one of my cousins, and because I am so profoundly impressed with it, I wanted to review it here on my blog. This product is available from the Sephora website and also Tarte’s website, and retails at Sephora … More Product Review: Tarte’s 4-in-1 Rainforest of the Sea Collection Setting Mist
Washing your face daily is an effective way to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful. It can be difficult, however, to determine how to properly wash your face when you’re unsure of what skin type you have. There are five main categorizations of skin types – normal, dry, oily, and combination. If you’re one … More How to Wash Your Face According to Your Skin Type
As a Christmas gift from my boyfriend’s brother and his wife, I received a care package from LUSH, said package containing a facial scrub, a shower jelly, a bath bomb and a bar of soap. For the purpose of this post, I will be reviewing the shower jelly because it is the only product I … More Product Review: LUSH Cosmetics Shower Jellie 93,000 Miles
I have been experiencing rather severe heartburn over the past few days, and because I did not have any antacids on-hand, I thought I would research how to achieve relief from acid reflux using common household ingredients. Several articles I came across recommended apple cider vinegar, and since we had some in our pantry, I decided … More Is Apple Cider Vinegar Worth the Hype?
In accordance with my previous post regarding the best moisturizers for dry, winter skin, I realized that individuals also commonly encounter dry, cracked lips throughout the winter months. I personally do, and because I know how unpleasant and painful cracked lips can be, I did some research and found a list of what TotalBeauty.com considers … More All the Lip Balms!
Personally, I have never been a huge fan of cosmetic setting sprays. I have experimented with several different types of setting sprays throughout my makeup-wearing career, and after trying the Cover FX Mattifying Setting Spray I can say with complete honesty that this particular setting spray is the best I have used thus far. This … More Product Review: Cover FX Mattifying Setting Spray
I apologize for beating a dead horse in regards to often I have discussed dry, winter skin as of late, but I wanted to review Dove’s Deep Moisture Body Wash because it truly is a fantastic product to make use of throughout the winter months. I have been using this body wash consistently for approximately … More Product Review: Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
Winter is, for a majority of people, a time of year in which their skin becomes rather unpleasant. Both the appearance and texture of skin, for some individuals, begin to closely resemble the Sahara desert once the winter months occur, and for this reason, I thought I would do some research and seek out the … More The 10 Best Moisturizers For Dry Skin This Winter
I am not one to wear eyeshadow. As much as I would like to make use of eye product other than mascara, and as much as I appreciate how beautiful it can be, I simply do not have the skill or the patience to blend creams and powders endlessly atop eyelid primer on to my … More Product Review: ColourPop’s Super Shock Shadow
Highlighters, in the context of cosmetics, have always been something that intimidates me. I simply have a difficult time visualizing myself wearing a blinding highlight across my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose, and because I already have oily skin, I have tried my best to shy away from highlighters in fear of … More Product Review: Cover FXs The Perfect Light Highlighting Powder
I received a sample of one of TOKOYOMILK’s fragrances for women with my last Sephora order, and since I am so pleased with the particular fragrance I received, I thought I would do a review/informational post regarding the different fragrances this brand offers for women. TOKOYOMILK’s fragrance collection for women is categorized by a number … More Product Review: TOKOYOMILK Fragrance
For one of my public Relations courses, my class and I are expected to construct a professional and furthermore effective resume and cover letter, an assignment I made note of in a previous post addressing the importance of a proper resume. One of my classmates recommended Canva to me in order to create a unique … More Canva: A Tremendous Resource
I would argue that it is common knowledge that Argan oil has the ability to work wonders for hair. For a while, I was exercising use of the trademark Moroccan Oil shampoo and conditioner duo and my hair quite honestly looked and felt like silk, however, it soon became too expensive for me to continue using … More Product Review: Herbal Essences Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo and Conditioner
In terms of cosmetics, I personally am not a huge fan of highlighters. I have oily skin therefore I am able to somewhat achieve a natural highlight effect on my face towards the end of the day, and I find that highlights actually heighten the appearance of oil on my skin. That’s not to say … More Product Review: Tarteist PRO Glow Liquid Highlighter
Last winter I purchased a candle from Yankee Candle called Cafe Al Fresco and it is quite honestly the best smelling candle I have ever come across in my existence. I am not even slightly exaggerating; this candle smells like a combination of coffee and vanilla and has the ability to fill an entire space … More Profile: Yankee Candle
To celebrate my mother’s birthday my family and I had dinner at one of her favourite restaurants. Gran Sasso, located in Brantford, Ontario, offers absolutely fabulous Italian cuisine with such cuisine being genuinely authentic – the owners (Dan and Patty Mercante) explain on their website that their family immigrated from Castelli, Italy, to Brantford in … More Restaurant Review: Gran Sasso
Makeup, depending on where you purchase it from, can be a costly affair. Stores like Sephora are a makeup-lovers paradise, however they are simultaneously a nightmare because they tend to rack your bill up far more quickly than you anticipated. I believe there are items in your makeup bag to splurge on while there are … More How to Create an Affordable Beauty Routine
Hair can be a difficult thing to keep hydrated during long, dry summer months, therefore it is beneficial to be familiar with a product that prevents thirsty hair from splitting all over the place. I have been making use of the Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Hair Butter by OGX for approximately two weeks now, … More Product Review: Argan Oil of Morocco Extra Strength Hair Butter by OGX
It is arguable that a majority of persons across the globe make use of some type of deodorant daily. As necessary as deodorant may be for some individuals, it is fair to assume that most users of this type of product are unaware of the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant and which product would work … More Deodorants Versus Antiperspirants: Which One Works Best?
I have discussed my sister’s business, Earthly Delights, several times already here on my blog, but I thought I would devote a post to my sister’s bath and body products in particular. Considering bath and body products are becoming more and more popular among a variety of individuals, perhaps this post will encourage you to … More Earthly Delights’ Bath and Body Merchandise
I have made use of the Fitbit app for iPhone for approximately one or two years now and in doing so I have become quite driven and dedicated to achieve 10,000 steps per day, the recommended amount of steps for a mobile and healthy individual. I recently began using an actual Fitbit tracker, the Alta … More Product Review: Fitbit Trackers
I am often on the hunt for a new type of gluten free pasta to try, however this hunt usually proves to be quite challenging. Gluten free pasta often fails to taste good, to be entirely honest, therefore I am usually slightly leery when I am testing a new type. I discovered the Organic Mung Bean … More Product Review: Organic Mung Bean Spaghetti by Zeroodle
I discovered Thomas Maltman’s novel Little Wolves whilst searching through the bookcase in our house in hopes of designating some new reading material. I was unsure of where exactly this book came from and eventually learned that my sister purchased it from Chapter’s at a discounted price. I had never heard of nor read any … More Book Review: Thomas Maltman’s Little Wolves
