Big Chop #3 & Mom’s Brazilian Blowout

Natural hair gurus have lied to me lol I have a strong hunch that some gurus on Youtube have done the Brazillian blowout without sharing. When I first went natural in 2013 and looked to Youtube for natural hair advice I wondered why no matter what I did my hair never turned out like gurus…

Pup’s Spring Faves

Perfume – Hands down the best dog perfume I’ve ever come across iGroom perfume in scent Summer Fig for late spring and summer. As soon as we went to the park she got compliments on how she smells. It smells like human perfume (the scent is light, fresh, fig) and lasts several days. I purchased…

Hello Spring, welcomed friend🍋🍑

Spring Recommendations: Candle Recommendations – Sundrenched Linen Bath and Body Works & Woodwick Candles (Fireside & Redwood) – The classic sun-drenched linen scent from B&BW smells clean, powdery, fresh, and strong. It has an excellent throw in my bedroom. I love the concentrated fragrance because I only have to burn the candle for a short…

Spring Cleaning from Within, a week-long juice cleanse🌸🌸🌸

Last week I did a juice cleanse and sandwich combo to initiate spring cleaning from the inside out. After completing my week successfully, I treated myself to a visit. During my week-long juice cleanse I drank green juice for breakfast with fruit juice (grapefruit, pomegranate, or cherry) and green juice for lunch. I drank my…

Remembering Estepona Spain & Estepona Eats!

Hello and happy Superbowl Sunday (to Americans and others who watch the sport & happy regular Sunday to all else)<3 Here is the photo journal of my summer in Estepona Spain 2021. I had many unforgettable memories and a few low points as well. I ended up not liking the rental home we had as…

Pre-Valentine’s Celebration – Bringing Nail Techs to my Home 💅🏽

I bought Valentine’s Day Candles from Target to evaluate and use during my at-home nail experience. The Red Roses candle was a standout, the fragrance smells concentrated and akin to Jo Malone Red Roses for half the price! Of course, this cheaper candle burns faster, and the packaging is less luxurious than the signature Jo…

Estrellita’s Christmas – Creating a Winter Wonderland pop-up

Decorations made from recycled cardboard I wrapped old empty delivery boxes with wrapping paper to add to the decor and made signs out of the same reused cardboard. We added lights around the small signs. I additionally purchased her a snow machine but it is not working and I’m in the process of trying to…

Winter Candle Recommendation

I purchased two candles, one in the large size, the other in the regular size, from Anthropologie, Capri Blue Fir & Firewood Glass Candle. I love that the regular candle has excellent throw in a medium-sized master bedroom and ensuite bathroom with the doors to these rooms closed. I have not burned the larger candle…

End of Year Self Care Challenge

Hey everyone, This end-of-year holiday season I’ve decided to do self-care to the max! Since working and studying full time at home I’ve been a bit neglectful but I want to fully focus on myself both inwardly and outwardly as a gift and celebration for the holiday season. I challenge you to do the same….