Cute & Young Bath Bomb Gift Set

I enjoy a hot bath on occasion using bubble bath or salts for relaxation and muscle tension.  I’ve eyed bath bombs for quite some time but can’t bring myself to pay $5 or more for one bath!  No, it’s not lost on me that I spend a fair amount on skincare and makeup, but in … More Cute & Young Bath Bomb Gift Set

The Hyperpigmentation Series, Part 1 – by Traci Drury

I will be doing a summer series about something that rears its ugly head this time of year – those lovely brown spots on my face.  Call them what you like – sun spots, age spots, liver spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma – I don’t know anyone who likes them.  I refer to mine as my unwanted tenants. … More The Hyperpigmentation Series, Part 1 – by Traci Drury

The Excitement of Receiving (and Giving) a Gift – by Traci Drury

Choosing a gift is so much fun for me.  If you’re ever in a pinch and don’t know what to give someone, give them something you love or something they won’t buy for themselves.  This makes the gift personal and the recipient gets to try something new.  Lip balm and hand cream are two splurges … More The Excitement of Receiving (and Giving) a Gift – by Traci Drury

Spa Tips: Think and Plan Before you Go – by Traci Drury

When we vacation I always look forward to having a spa treatment whether we travel to a particular destination or we go on a cruise.  Here are some tips on getting the most from your spa experience whether you are traveling or want to do something close to home. 1.  Put some thought into what … More Spa Tips: Think and Plan Before you Go – by Traci Drury

A Few Lip Glosses and a Lipstick – by Traci Drury

The majority of my makeup is from department stores because I can try the product before making the purchase.  Here are a few exceptions based on reviews I read (and I made sure to look at more than just one!  You can read my previous post about being honest and reviews here).  Beginning from top … More A Few Lip Glosses and a Lipstick – by Traci Drury

Ahh – The Frustration of Product Reviews – by Traci Drury

Recently I purchased a couple of products based on great reviews and they turned out to be not as “wonderful” as I was expecting (I am preparing my next post about these products).  I was actually quite disappointed because the items were cheap and I really wanted to love these products.   This experience was … More Ahh – The Frustration of Product Reviews – by Traci Drury