When I was a little girl, I had long curly hair.  Except most of the time instead of looking like Shirley Temple, I looked more like Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett.  My mom would tame my mane with a leave-in conditioner, or “detangler”. Now, I have my own curly girly with beautiful ringlets that get knotty easily and I went looking at my favorite natural children’s lines for a decent detangler with no luck.
So, I was excited to hear from Sparklehearts–makers of very fun, very sparkly, natural hair care …

If I could trade places with my 20 year old self, I wouldn’t. Not even my old perfect little waist can compare with the joy I get from my husband, my two beautiful children, and more than a decade of experience.

But what if I could keep the family and the life and in just six minutes a day, I could look a little better, a little tighter, a little more on the outside like I feel on the inside? That’s the idea behind Bootcamp for Tummies.

My stretch marks are badges of honor…but I’m not the type to brag.
I found an uplifting site, The Shape of a Mother, which encourages us to celebrate our amazing bodies that have nurtured new life. While I agree with embracing the changes motherhood has brought, it is also healthy (for mind and body) to try to look your best. And I wouldn’t mind a little pick me up in the body department.
Once the excesses of the Holidays have passed, I’m making a New Year’s resolution to eat right and be …

I’ve never been a fan of Desperate Housewives, but my mother persuaded me to watch the season premiere with her. For the first time, I could identify with one of the characters. Gabby, the former model, now has two children and a matching frumpy mom-style. Her old frenemy Edie is shocked by her new appearance, leading to this classic exchange: Edie: “So Gabby, I have to ask: What the hell happened to you? Carlos might be blind, but the rest of us aren’t.” Gabby: “I had two children.” Edie: “For what? Breakfast?”
Um…ouch. …

Even though I look more frumpy than fabulous on the average day, one of my vices is reading beauty magazines. I saw that the Prescriptives Site Unseen Brightening Concealer (SPF 15)  won an InStyle Best Beauty Buy Award.
Since I really need some help for my undereye circles, I ordered this product online. (I already knew my Prescriptives Shade from a previous color-matching.)
I can apply this concealer one-handed using the built-in brush. The water-resistant formula conceals my dark circles all day long so I look refreshed and as if I actually sleep at night. 
But even …

Ever since I started using Belli Pregnancy Safe Acne Wash on the advice of Mama-To-Be, I’ve been a fan of Belli Maternity Care.
The products are on the pricier side but I find that the quality and peace of mind are worth it–plus, their tubes and jars of creams, lotions, and cleansers go a long way.
Belli makes a full line of skin care for pregnant moms and for baby and is the #1 Recommended Pregnancy Skin Care Collection Among OB-Gyns because the ingredients are safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding and the …

I’m addicted the Fussypant’s Fight the Frump columns– even Oprah got into the frump-fighting act. I often suffer from what Fussy calls “Baby Woke Up at 5am Hair.” After a long night, my frizzy hair gets pulled into a haphazard ponytail.

Want a sense of how bad this looks? After a recent haircut, I ran into an acquaintance in the supermarket. And she didn’t even recognize me since my hair was down and straightened.
When I said hello, she said “I’m sorry I didn’t recognize you. You look so good today.” Um…Ouch! At that moment, I realized …

The healthier and more beautiful you feel, the better you look.  Pregnant women glow–but maybe you don’t always feel that way when you look in the mirror.  If you would like a little extra beauty boost during pregnancy, but are concerned about the chemicals in ordinary cosmetics, Basq offers a completely maternity-safe and breast-feeding safe line of skin care.
Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Heidi Klum are all fans of Basq’s pampering beauty products.
I tried out the Cucumber Tea Eye Gel ($24)–perfect for when this pregnant mama cannot get …

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