Archive for December, 2009

A New Year’s Resolution of Sorts

Dec
28th
2009
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I remember very clearly the day that I became curious about the ingredients in the health and beauty products I use.  It happened after reading an internet news article about a girl dying as a result of using too much perfume. As to whether or not this article was bullshit, I really have no clue.  I read some really disturbing things about parabens, preservatives used in many cosmetics and toiletries, and sodium lauryl or laureth sulfates, which are cleaning agents. I felt overwhelmed, so I decided that I would try to avoid those two ingredients at least. I began buying...

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Aubrey Organics - 100% Natural Hair, Skin and Body Care

My face is warm, tingly, and soft.

Dec
16th
2009
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I am almost certain that I have found the perfect face mask. The instructions on the back of the healing clay suggest mixing equal parts clay and water or equal parts clay and apple cider vinegar.  Initially, I mixed the healing clay pictured above with water. It was hard to mix properly, and it always ended up clumpy and did not form a paste like the instructions led me to believe it would. After a few failed attempts, I started mixing the clay with regular old Great Value apple cider vinegar. It made a paste and was very easy to...

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my Christmas list: It’s okay to be jealous.

Dec
15th
2009
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The first 11 things on this list can be found at urbanoutfitters.com. The jewelry perch, tights, boots, and purse are on modcloth.com. The makeup came from...

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why I like this week:

Dec
11th
2009
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Mexican food homemade cherry, peach, and orange (I used another one of your oranges since you do not like them, Selena.) smoothies Christmas stockings for a dollar a clean room a new, cute winter hat impromptu dates with my boyfriend minimal work maximum...

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