On this July 4th holiday, Americans aren’t feeling quite so financially independent on Independence Day 2022. The cost of a cookout for your family and friend group of 10 rose over $10 this year, 17% higher than in 2021, based on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual assessment of BBQing Economics on the Fourth of July. […]
Long hours in the summer sun and heat can wreak havoc on your hair. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays, lots of sweat and humidity, and chlorinated pools or the salty ocean can dry out and damage hair. Whether you’re hitting the pool, the beach or just the backyard, use these homemade hair sprays to keep your locks healthy and strong. Here’s how […]
The Ordinary Multi Peptide Lash and Brow Growth Serum with Before and After Pictures I was fortunate to receive The Ordinary Multi Peptide Lash and Brow Serum in advance of it’s release to give a few weeks trial to see if it really works and give it an accurate review. I started using the serum well over a month ago, […]
If you’ve been daydreaming about summer beach days and lying outside with your friends quite a lot lately, then this story is for you. Oddly enough, swimwear can come with a pretty high price tag, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. If you look really hard, you can find hidden gems that, although they won’t cost you more than […]
Sin Urban Decay Sin Naked Your Way Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($29.00 for 0.12 oz.) is another so-so offering from a brand that used to be known for their eyeshadow formula. All six shades were drier, thinner, and/or powdery, which made them best over a smoothing primer. They had light fallout and/or faded faster than typical. Even though Sin and Unlucky […]
Have a sweet and sunny Saturday! Well, hey there, friend. Happy Caturday to you! Look what I found at Cost Plus a few weeks ago. Did you ever have this candy when you were a kid? I used to eat it all the time. We’d ride our bikes down to what all the neighborhood kids called “The Chinese Store” in […]
Do you often feel that when you are working with sweat and blood to lose weight and get lean, your body is putting up a stronger fight and throwing all your efforts literally down the drain, by adjusting the metabolism in such a way that even with exercise and diet, losing weight becomes an uphill task. […]
Burna Boy’s performance at Kadetten Music Festival was a blast and his outfit for his performance was “blast-er”(if that is a thing). When photos of his outfit were shared on social media, tweeps on the blue bird app, Twitter, began to compare his outfit and Mavin record singer, Ayra Starr‘s outfit. Burna Boy was spotted in blue jeans with a […]
I’ve been sunscreen testing again and these are my current five SPF favourites. I’m pretty picky when it comes to sunscreen for the face – I like a lightweight feel and a traceless finish – but thankfully formulations have improved massively over the past few years and there are so many excellent versions to choose from. I’m a big fan […]
Haus Labs Peach Quartz Bio-Radiant Highlighter ($40.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a light, rosy beige base with a more transparent base paired with fine pink, peach, and gold shimmer and micro-sparkle that gave skin a wet-looking sheen. FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent). Kosas Tropic Equinox (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). […]