For a bit of background, I've never done any type of waxing at home. I normally go out to get it done or I just shave. However, when the salons closed at the start of COVID, I knew I wanted to try waxing at home. I heard about sugar wax from social media, and since it's made from organic ingredients, I had no problem using that on my skin. I thought about making my own sugar paste at home, but my laziness kicked in, so buying a paste that was guaranteed to work seemed like the better option. The Sugaring NYC Hair Removal Kit was the perfect beginner kit for at home sugar waxing.
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Whether it be applying a daily moisturizer that has SPF in it or lathering up before the beach, I'd say we use a substantial amount in this household. My daughters have gotten really good about applying sunscreen daily, since its something that I always stressed the importance of to them while they were growing up.
When it comes to sunscreen, we will only use brands that are reef safe because I believe that it is very important to use products that won't have a toxic effect on our marine life. In addition to protecting marine life, it's important to use a sunscreen that has ingredients that are beneficial for your skin. My family and I have safely been enjoying more time at the beach whenever we need to take a break from our work. We've been using the Project Sunscreen Roll-On Lotion to protect our skin from the harsh summer sun. With both of my girls back at home, we've been spending a lot of quality mother daughter time with one another. Although we love a girls day out, grabbing brunch, or going shopping, a day of relaxation at home never hurt anyone. My girls and I always have self care Saturday (or Sunday depending on how we feel). That always includes pampering ourselves with face masks, or maybe even at home manicures.
With two teenage daughters, acne and uneven skin are problems that my daughters dealt a lot with as they were growing up, and is something my youngest daughter still struggles with.
My oldest daughter, Krissy, somehow just has flawless skin now despite the lack of a skin care routine. On the other hand, my youngest daughter who always takes amazing care of her skin, with an entire daily skin care routine, still struggles with acne and redness. Recently, my youngest daughter has been using Codex Beauty's BIA skincare line, and has seen amazing results! I'd be lying if I said I haven't been spending a lot more time sleeping now because of my state's stay-at-home orders. That goes for both me and my daughters (I'm pretty sure my youngest daughter has been waking up at 11am everyday for the past month). Don't get me wrong, I'm still fully productive with my work, but without my daily commute, I feel like I have so much more time to sleep.
With all the beauty sleep I've had the opportunity to get, I've been able to sleep in style with my Kitsch Sleep Bundle that I mentioned in my Mother's Day Gift Guide. Last minute gift shopping? Don't worry, you're not alone.
I must admit with all the time I'm spending at home now, I have definitely lost track of time and sometimes even my sense of what day of the week it is. Can you believe it's already May? In case you needed a reminder, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 10th. Did I forget to buy my mom a gift and rush to place an online order last minute? Possibly. (Mom, if you're reading this just know it's the thought that counts and I didn't completely forget.) Whether you're the world's best child shopping for a gift for your mother, a husband wanting to treat the mother of his children, or maybe even a mom wanting to spoil herself, I am here to help you with your last minute gift shopping. After all, you can trust me. I'm a mother of two and an amazing daughter. I'm practically an expert in this field. Don't panic quite yet. This might be the best Mother's Day gift you've ever purchased. Even if your gift doesn't arrive on time, I can promise you that your thoughtfulness will still be appreciated. |