Tag Archives: beauty blog

Get even skin tone and other skin tips

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Since I am on a quest to discover the perfect foundation, I thought I should explain why. (Hint: It’s not just because I have a zit farm on my face.) When I went through puberty (ew. gross.), I did not suffer from … Continue reading →

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Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam foundation review

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Lately, I’ve been using Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam foundation. I switched foundations last month hoping a lighter (weight, not shade) foundation would cure my acne ails. Not so much. Still pretty zitty. So the acne didn’t clear up. Whatever. It’s … Continue reading →

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Curly hair without the heat

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

My thin, fine hair must be washed and heat dried in order to achieve any manner of volume. The volumizer and volumizing hair spray I use also help. My hair is also naturally wavy and frizzes at the first sign … Continue reading →

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Beauty Scars: The bane of my existence

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

In case you didn’t know, stretch marks are the bane of my existence. Well, stretch marks and cellulite. Of course, I  know that stretch marks are impossible to destroy without TONS of money and a lot of patience. I have neither, … Continue reading →

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Birthday Review + Link Blog

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

I turned 24 on Thursday, February 9, and it was totes the best birthday ever. (Except for the fact that my hard drive is broken. I am attempting to fix the little bugger for freebies, but we have to validate … Continue reading →

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Shopping Trip #3: Conservative Fashion-Forward Work Clothes

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

My third attempt at shopping for work clothes ended about as well as the first and second shopping trips. I didn’t buy much. I probably would find great clothing if I was willing to spend a little more money: Gap, … Continue reading →

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Workout Cards

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I should have done this months ago! Index cards with different workouts to take to the gym, stuff in your pocket during trail runs or keep at home for gym-free workouts. I am a genius. So smart it’s disgusting. — … Continue reading →

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Honey Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

I thought I hated asparagus… …until I had it with salmon. Honey-Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus Ingredients 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 4 salmon fillets (I only had two and should have reduced my sauce by … Continue reading →

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Blogging again + An update

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Two weeks? Really? Wow. No excuses. I have avoided my computer because I’m glued to 52 square inches of screen at work. Not that I don’t love those screens! I am thankful and blessed to be staring at those screens. … Continue reading →

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Confession Time: The weekend binge

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Ugh. Here goes. Beer. Chicken wings. Another beer. Ice cream. Cheesecake ice cream. On Saturday night, Husband and I met up with a bunch of my friends from when I worked as a bartender and went to a hockey game. … Continue reading →

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