Apr 072023
 
Swimsuit Season

It’s April. It’s getting warm in many parts of the country. That means the dreaded swimsuit season is quickly approaching. Beaches, parks and lakes await. But. . . are you terrified of swimsuits? I know I used to be and, if I’m being totally honest, my heart still does a flip flop the first time […]

Oct 082022
 
Feel Better With Budget Skincare and Makeup

Many people tell me they want to take care of their skin. Some want to use makeup, too. Let’s face it. If we look better, we FEEL better. But if it’s a choice between food for your kids or a nice foundation. . . well, it’s actually no choice at all. I’m going to give […]

Sep 202022
 
Less Than. . . .Not Pretty/Handsome Enough

When I was a little girl people would always say something to me along the lines of, “Sweetie, you have such a great mind and personality.” And even at that tender age I knew that it translated to, “You better study hard, kiddo, cause you ain’t gonna make it on your looks.” Especially when the […]

Sep 152022
 
There's Always A Choice

There is a wildly popular podcast out there by Bailey Sarian. It’s called “Murder, Mystery & Makeup.” Basically, Bailey puts on her stunning makeup while she tells the story of a spectacular murder case. She always signs off with “MAKE GOOD CHOICES.” It’s good advice but, many times, not so easy to do. Choices can […]

Sep 132022
 
Less Than. . . . Too Fat/Too Thin

Have you noticed yet that no one is ever happy? And those not-so-happy folks seem hell bent on making the rest of us miserable? If you’re perceived as too fat, you get things like, “Push yourself away from the table, Miss Piggy.” If you’re too thin, you get, “Eat a cheeseburger, girlie, before you blow […]