Revitalizing Day-Old Mascara!

If you've ever completely washed your face to "start-over" your make-up routine in the evening because you've been wearing your eye makeup since morning.....never again!

Simply dab a little face moisturizer on your index finger and rub together with your thumb. 

Then carefully (not to get into your eye) run the moisturizer across your eyelashes as if you were curling them with your fingers. 

Next, apply your favorite mascara!  The moisturizer softens your lashes making them ready for a fresh coat!

Throw it Away Challenge: Old Nail Polish

Let's face it. Polish that is old and lumpy, or that you haven't warn in years (that is probably old and lumpy anyways) really needs to be thrown away.

Go ahead, throw it away! I did (and I'm a pack rat)! AH! I feel much better!

Why You Should Clean Out Your Beauty Stash!

Today I've been in the organizing mood....cleaning out my supply of beauty, hair, and health products.

I stumbled upon this......a free sample of insect repellent!

I couldn't find the expiration date on it.....

Ah.....but here is a coupon!

I'm afraid this answers my expiration date question!


I was only nine years old (Thanks, Husband) when this coupon expired! Oh my!

If I wanted to kill small animals, along with repelling AND killing inspects....I might consider using it!

Another reason to use it, or toss it! :D Maybe I should stop saving my free samples.....

Sore and Achy?

Try Blue Goo! I love this product! Though it is not blue, and not exactly gooey (which I could do without anyways), it does stay true to its "Maximum Strength" claim. Every time I feel sore and my neck or shoulders ache, I smooth some on and within seconds it starts warming. I love putting some on before heading out for a walk!

Purchased from: Wal-Mart near the Pharmacy
Cost: Inexpensive (don't remember how much exactly), there are two kinds.
Warning: Do not apply within 15 minutes from getting in or out of shower. Because your pores are wide open while showering and soon after showering, the heating element can lead to intense burning sensation (I did it!)
Added Perk: To me, it smells like Sweetheart Conversation Hearts, but maybe that's just me ;)

Free Samples Got You Overwhelmed?

Put your free samples to good use! A Lady Beautiful reader had a wonderful suggestion (please come forward as I've missed placed the message)! Use all your tiny samples for quick and light packing! Over the past year I've managed to accumulate a lot of free samples, especially from Olay. So now, I keep some in my travel bag for quick packing! Samples size containers save space and money, and allow you to try something new!

Clean, Clean, Clean Your Ears! (to the tune of Row Row Row Your boat)

One of the very things I neglect to clean often is my ears. Before I started my new ear cleaning routine I use to clean my ears using a Q-tip. I've never been a fan of soap on a washcloth, so a Q-tip seemed best for me, only not safest as sometimes I would hurt the inside of my ears!

Nowadays, this is how I clean my ears:

First I use a dry Q-tip and run it throughout my outer ear, being careful not to enter the ear canal. The head of the Q-tip should never be out-of-site. What this means is, when cleaning your ear, as a rule of thumb, the cotton head should always be in site. If you can't see the cotton, you've got too far into the canal. What is in your ear canal needs to stay there unless a doctor removes it.

Did you know that the outer part of your ears have pores? These pores can get clogged, leaving you with a pimple-like sore. Yuck! Try using an astringent to clean your ears:

-Wet a Q-tip with an astringent like my favorite, Sea Breeze for Sensitive Skin*.

-Run the saturated, but not dripping Q-tip around in the nooks and crannies in your ears. (Sounds funny doesn't it). Astringent will help get rid of the dirt and grime that you can't ready see.

-Next clean the backside of your ear using a saturated cotton swab.

That's it! Now you have refreshed ears, hehe! Seriously, try it! Let me know how it works!

***I seriously love using Sea Breeze for my face too. I love being able to see all the dirt I removed afterwards. And you can't bet that tingling, refreshing feel!

Venus Vibrance: Is it Worth the Slurge?

YES! Or at least if it's given as a present.....

I can't believe that I'm even writing a post about the Venus Vibrance Razor. But here's how it all began......A year ago I was given the razor as a free gift from a softball sponsorship. All of the girls on my sister's team received one, along with their families. Not wanting to get myself hooked on a razor that cost more than I would pay for a shirt (tis true, I shop sales), I threw it in my "extra bath stuff" box with the original Venus razor my parents had given me 2 Christmas' ago.

I had decided to not use the razors until all my disposables were used up and I had no other choice. That faithful day arrived. I reluctantly tore open the package and hopped in the shower. After a quick shave, I was in love with my new razor. When I say quick, I mean quick, and not even one nick.

Venus gave me the closest shave ever! My legs were left feeling smooth and silky. Apparently, the vibrations coming off of the razor head wisp away dry skin that can leave your legs feeling rough.

So, next time you're in the market for a new razor, try Venus Vibrance! Perhaps replacement blades might make it on my Christmas list!