Sonicare DiamondClean Review Part 2

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I know you’ve been excited to hear back on my original experience! As with any new BFF, I’ve been spending a lot of time this past week with my Sonicare DiamondClean! Once it’s fully charged my Sonicare will last for up to 3 weeks. That makes it so easy for travel! Take it with you…

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My First Time With Sonicare #getthefeeling

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My First Time With Sonicare aka: Hello Handsome    I have to say I was thrilled to receive the new Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush to review! Whuhooo! Clean teeth! Who gets excited about clean teeth and a new Sonicare toothbrush that removes up to 7X more plaque from hard to reach places than a manual…

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Weekly Weakness

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  Warmer weather is slowly creeping in and I love the fresh new feel it gives me.  I love spring!  I love the feeling of newness and that adventure awaits.  I also find spring is when I redefine my tastes in music, movies, clothing, and media, often going for lightness in everything.  Carefree, light music, light…

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How to Get Rid of Dull Dry Skin

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Spring is just around the corner and I just can’t wait for flowers, birds singing, sundresses, and sandals.  However, winter in the dry dessert leaves my skin dull and flaky.  Who wants to break out those cute shorts and tees to reveal lack luster skin?  Not me.  Thank goodness I’ve found the secret to getting…

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10 Hair Care Tips for Long, Healthy Hair

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Has anyone else noticed how hair care is all over Pinterest? I have. Most of the pins I see are for growing long hair. You are not alone. I too scour the internet for hair care tips. For those of you who know me, you know how fast my hair grows. Why, just this summer,…

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Beachy Waves for Hard to Curl Hair

Beachy waves for hard to curl hair tutorial on Little Light Design Collective

I have very long, very heavy, stick straight hair.  That does not curl.  Or hold a curl.  Or anything resembling curls.  I have worked hard over the last 5 years or so to achieve healthy hair and my hairdresser now describes my hair as “Pantene Perfect.”  However, the down side is the healthier my hair…

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Tri-Knot Updo – Hairstyle Tutorial

Tri-Knot Updo - Hairstyle Tutorial

It’s my husband’s birthday and we’re going out to dinner tonight. So I thought, why not do a bit of a special updo?  It involves a little hair curling, a little knotting, and pinning all those pretty curls in place. Here is my tutorial for the Tri-Knot Updo: But first I have to give a…

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Sneak Peek: One Direction Makeup

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Who could design makeup for a teenage girl, better than a group of boys that every tween and teen girl screams for?  One Direction just released a range of makeup and cosmetic products that celebrate “life with bold shades, unique formula and limited edition collectible packaging. Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent,…

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Beauty Testing: The Beautiful Skin Workout

Beauty Testing: The Beautiful Skin Workout

I’m not sure which came first; bad skin resulting from my current pregnancy or bad skin resulting from a trip a couple of months ago where my husband accidentally packed no-name body moisturizer in my facial moisturizer travel container…and then proceeded to let me apply it to my face daily. Either way, some time ago,…

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3 ways to stay cool (er) this summer

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 Its Gettin Hot In Here! As the summer temperatures rise, here are some really easy ways to stay cool.   Credit 1 // Peppermint essential oil Essential oils seem to be a trendy alternative in medicine these days, but this powerful oil has many other uses too; including household cleaning and skin care. For our…

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How To Get Beachy Waves With Hot Rollers

Beachy Waves With Hot Rollers

When the beachy waves trend was first getting started (the second time–in the late 2000s, not in the 1970s…) my hair was growing out from being quite short and I did not have a small enough barreled curling iron to achieve the look quite right. The smaller barrels are better for shorter hair, because they…

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Dirty Hair, Don’t Care: FAQ’s

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Turns out Lee isn’t the only one who is embracing the dirty hair trend! Your response has been amazing, and we’re so glad it’s been received so well. Since we are done with our videos, Lee has been kind enough to answer some of your most common questions. Take it away Lee! Frequently Asked Questions…

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Dirty Hair, Don’t Care: Part 5

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DAY 5: Apologies, because I forgot to film this video until after I had been through my entire day, including a nap that involved a lot of rolling around on my hair. Nap dreams make you do the strangest things! Anyway, it’s just a simple pony tail for me on Day 6. I wrapped a…

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Dirty Hair, Don't Care: Part 4

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DAY 5: The hair is beginning to show grease again, so I throw some hair powder on it. Lightly. And just at the front roots. Then I brush it into submission, tease mobile casino the roots, and pull a stretchy headband over it all. So easy and I think it looks chicer than wearing a…

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Dirty Hair, Don’t Care: Part 3

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If you are just finding us, read parts 1 & 2 of Dirty Hair, Don’t Care Here & Here DAY 4: Talk about texture! At this point, my hair is about three times more voluminous than it normally is on Day 1. I LOVE IT, but I realize that this look is a little intense…

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