I love the simple pleasures in life: naps, chocolate, books, gardens. But you know what else I love? Gadgets! I love shiny technology, especially when it makes my life a little easier. That “making life easier” is what started me on my fitness tracker journey. I’ve had smart step counters for about 8 years now, […]
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This post was written in partnership with nyakio, who sent me a free product to review. I recently had the opportunity to try nyakio, a skin care line from beauty expert Nyakio Kamoche Grieco and Sundial Brands, the company behind Shea Moisture. Marketed as featuring traditional beauty ingredients from around the world, nyakio products feature
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I originally wrote this post without input from the Shea Moisture brand, but after reaching out to the brand for more information, they generously provided samples for me to review and give away. Stay tuned for an awesome giveaway in a few days! I’ve been sharing recently about going curly after years of straightening my
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This post was written in collaboration with Lakeshore Dry Goods, who sent me a product to review. So I’m learning all the curly girl secrets for reducing the frizz factor. One ultra-important tip? Don’t dry your hair with a towel! Those rough terrycloth towels are tough on hair. Soft t-shirts are the choice for those
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I was provided a product to review in exchange for this post. No other compensation was received, and all opinions are my own. While I’m keenly aware of who makes my clothes, I don’t always give much thought to what makes my clothes. Closet staples like acrylic and polyvester are made from petroleum. Conventional cotton
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Vilma Boutique kindly sent me a product to review for this post. No other compensation was received, and all opinions are my own. Leather totes, leather booties — they’re all the rage among minimalist fashionistas. But leather is problematic for consumers seeking to be cruelty-free. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing sustainable fashion
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I’ve been hoping to incorporate ethical pieces into my home decor. When Ten Thousand Villages sent me their Jolly Bells Garland, I knew it would be a great fit for a winter mantel scene. The Nester is one of my favorite interior design writers, and Myquillyn’s advice to “shop your house” when redecorating is
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When we moved into this house five years ago, we prepared our boys’ rooms with some minor renovations. To save money, we told our handyman we would repaint their walls ourselves….. ….. ….. And five years later, those walls hadn’t changed. Life gets busy and plans get sidetracked. So when Zaarly offered to let me
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This review and giveaway post is written in partnership with ZonderKidz. While we don’t stringently observe Lent in our household, I do like to use the weeks before Easter to refocus our spiritual lives. It can be easy for discussions of faith to get lost as the school year gets busier, and the Easter season
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I’ve long been a fan of FashionABLE and Miriam Designs, so when the two companies combined earlier this year to impact women globally AND locally, I knew good things were about to happen. One of their latest innovations is CustomizABLE, a line of handmade jewelry that YOU get to design. When I was offered the
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