I love my Max Life... but Maybe Not These So Much #spotreducerfacialcream #TCA15Facialchemicalpeelingserum

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I never dreamed I would be peeling my face.  A few years ago, I never even heard of facial peels, and now I've tried several different kinds, from fruit acids to the strong stuff.  I had the opportunity to try Max Life's I-Max Spot Reducer and pair it with their TCA 15% peel for some serious skincare stuff!

Floral Nails, Stamped and Framed

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Remember last week, when I did a square glitter nail look to match a dress?  Today, I have a stamped glitter look I created to match the same dress!

It's hard to tell, but the stamp is supposed to be the outline of roses.

It just looks like a stained-glass window, though, with all that glittery goodness!

I like how the polish abstractly creates flower patterns, like the less defined flowers on the dress.

I used my generic white polish as a base, Deborah Lippmann Cosmic Love glitter, and a black striper to frame the mani.  I don't remember what polish I used to stamp, but most likely Finger Paints Black Expressionism.

Which interpretation do you like better? Stamped over glitter, or square glitter over coral?

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Cheery Chevrons

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My niece is obsessed with chevrons at the moment, and so I was thinking of her when I dipped into the vault and found three chevron-centric nail arts to share with you today. 

Magnesium for Muscles #earthnatura

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When I'm teaching, I'm standing up for hours, and walking around the room. I am pretty energized by the energy of the classroom, so I don't notice how sore my legs are getting until I get home and get a chance to plop on the couch!  Sometimes, my muscles ache and twitch so much that I can't even get a good night's rest afterwards.  I would have to take pain relievers, but they wouldn't always address the muscle twinges. Then, I discovered magnesium oil.

Bottles, Bottles, Bottles! #Fruitissimo #CB8ozClearGlassBottles #CBCobalt2ozBottles

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I grew up with a mother who saved plastic containers and bottles to reuse and re-purpose, so I became a person who also saves bottles and jars to reuse and re-purpose.  But, then I found out that the store-bought water bottles are not only bad for the environment, they can leach chemicals the more you re-use them.  And plastic bottles bond with oils and fats, so they're not good for re-using, either.  Today, I have a few bottles to share with you that I've been loving for my bottle needs!

Alll The Soap Scents You Never Knew You Needed! #Soapdotclub

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One thing I have really enjoyed about blogging is finding out about 'normal' products that take it to the next level.  Like this Soap.Club soap. I've been a bar soap girl all my life.  I switch it up for shower gels and exfoliators, etc, all the time, but there is ALWAYS a bar of soap in my shower.  I am zipped back to my childhood home every time I smell a bar of Irish Spring or Zest soap!

If drugstore bar soap is the only stuff you've tried, you'll be surprised at the offerings of Soap.club!

Regenerate With Regen FX

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There are few things I like trying better than a system, be it a hair system, or nail system, or, in this case, a facial skincare system.  There is something special about having a series of products work in tandem to address a particular goal.  Regen FX is an age-defying skin system that works together to regenerate skin and give me back my youthful, healthy face.

Lemony Fresh! #Lemonoil

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Whether or not you believe in the powers of aromatherapy, there are some essential oils that have real power to them, and lemon is one of them! There are so many uses for this oil, aside from just smelling awesome.

Dead Sea - Face Alive!

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In my journey to finding balance for my aging, oily skin, one of my favorite tools has been the mud mask.  I confess, I get a little happy just sitting here thinking about mud masks.  Is that weird?

Let's just keep that between us, then, shall we?

Dead Sea Mud Invigorates Me!

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I've become a great lover of skincare these days, of the lotions and potions, the tools and oils.  But, there's nothing quite as satisfying as applying a great mask.  My current faves are mud masks, with their ability to absorb oils and debris from my pores, and leave my face clean and fresh.  This Pure and Essential Minerals Dead Sea Mud Mask does that, and a little bit more!

From The Vault - Guest Nails

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I love nail art, and am lucky enough to have some friends who also love nailart, too.  Today, I've gone back into the vault and pulled out some looks that I have done on my friends' nails!  For someone like me who isn't a nail tech and is used to the shape and angles of my own nails, it can be a fun challenge to adapt to another person's nails.

Scarred for Life? Maybe not, with Body Merry Stretch Marks and Scars Defense Cream #bodymerry

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Having been around this worldy block a few times, my skin isn't as pristine as it once was.  I have some stretch marks and scars that I was tired of seeing, so when I got the opportunity to try out Body Merry's Stretch Marks & Scars Defense Cream, I figured it was worth a try.

Please, Sir, May I Have Some More..Morea Naturals? #moreanaturals

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Would you like some more...hyaluronic acid serums?  Personally, I can't get enough serums, and love trying new ones.  My skin drinks them up, and, even if my knees tell me that I'm 800 years old, my face isn't ready to admit that I'm in my 40's!

I'm excited to share with you my experience with Morea Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Age Delay Serum With Vitamin C + Green Tea and my homage nail art!

Smart Nails Nail Art Stencils

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Y'all know how I love my nail art - freehand, stamping, and now, STENCILS! I had the opportunity to try out some fun stencils from SmART Nail Art, and I can't wait to show you how easy they are to use.