Glossier has a cult-like following, but are virtually impossible to find. Instead, their main source of sales launched with Instagram. The brand goes by the ethos: skincare first, make-up second. In other words, take care of your skin first. Glossier is also cruelty-free and most of the products we’re talking about are vegan. (The exceptions …
Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina eye shadow palette, $42 This palette has 14 shades — 7 matte and 7 metallic finish. The shades run from a cream (aptly named Base), to a dark, rich maroon, with most shades in gold, pink and purple hues. Dreamer (Metallic pink champagne) Summer (Foiled golden topaz) Wild Child (Duo chrome …
Every year, I scale back on my number of jalapeño, tomato and zucchini plants. Because, like clockwork, I always have more than I can deal with. This year is no different. So, I wanted to try something remarkably different using the zucchini. You guessed it: the secret ingredient here is actually zucchini! This is a …
As I mentioned, I’m currently training I was training for the Chicago marathon. I still remember refreshing my inbox over and over in December waiting for the email securing my spot, which I had been applying to for the last couple of years. And, then it happened. Finally. So now that it’s canceled, what’s next? …
I recently discovered Joanna Gaines’ cookbooks. And, I felt dejected when my first couple of recipes came out just okay. The coffee cake wasn’t as moist as I would have liked and the macaroni salad congealed pretty quickly. But Lucy’s peanut butter brownies? I knew these had to be foolproof. Right? Immediately, I realized the …
It’s here. It’s here! I recently signed up for BoxyCharm, a subscription service that starts at $25. Even though I just received my June box, it’s already time to open my July box. I get the base box, which promises 5 full-size products, worth up to $225. (But, I’m so happy with the two boxes …
I remember the first trickle of COVID-19 cases announced in the Chicagoland area. It was a Thursday, and I was told to bring home my laptop and whatever I needed for work for a few days. A few days. Fast forward five months, and I still wonder if I left an apple or a banana …
So, while I was looking at IPSY, I came across BoxyCharm. The base box runs $25 a month, which goes down the more months you buy. Unlike IPSY or BirchBox, every product in the lowest price version is full-sized. I went ahead and bought three months to see what it’s all about. Like IPSY, I …
I recently mentioned my IPSY subscription. Even though I like being surprised every month, I also like being able to pick and choose products to try too. Every couple of days, I can access daily deals. Then, when my monthly bag is unveiled, I can also add on other items for an added cost. Even …
I think we can agree it’s going to be a very different kind of Fourth of July. But, that isn’t stopping us from grilling and celebrating from home. Admittedly, I have never made macaroni salad before. Pasta salad. Caprese salad. But never a creamy macaroni salad. And for me, it sounded like the perfect dish …