In a previous post, I wrote about going to a Thrive Causemetics event for a self-defense class and to try their wonderful lip tints and glosses. Later, I was invited to participate in a skincare makeover and an introduction to the brand’s outstanding skincare program called Bigger Than Beauty. When I entered the beautifully decorated room, complete with balloons, multiple … [Read more...]
Finding Love in Later Life: Let’s Talk About the Golden Bachelor
Alright, I admit, I didn’t watch the show. I’m more of an anglophile who prefers to spend my evenings watching Britbox or a historical drama. But all I’ve been hearing about is the Golden Bachelor and its ensuing divorce. I'm sorry but I can’t imagine how anyone could fall in love with someone they met on a TV reality show, let alone marry them, especially if they are older … [Read more...]
UZO Stem Cell Serum Complex Review | Plant-Based Skincare
I’m a gluten for skincare serums, so I was excited to try UZO Stem Cell Serum Complex. It’s cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, and is a vegan plant-based product made with purified botanical extracts. It’s best to apply it to a damp face, and only 1 or 2 pumps are needed. Watch my video review UZO Stem Cell Serum is a high-end product with a … [Read more...]
Earth Day Month is April: How Are You Helping the Planet?
April is the month the United States honors the Earth. We celebrate Earth Day, National Garden Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, and National Wildlife Week. It makes sense because it’s also the midst of Spring when flowers bloom, birds sing, and nature brings new life to the world. It’s also a good time to be conscious of how we treat the Earth we live on by doing things … [Read more...]
Pursuing Joy in Writing at Just the Right Time
A few months ago, a photographer friend came to my house to take some high-quality shots of yours truly. I generally loathe having my photo taken and loathe even more looking at those photos. More often than not, what I think I’m projecting to the world doesn’t quite square with what has been captured with angles and light. It’s humbling. I took a little more time trying to … [Read more...]




