Monthly Archives: February 2013

3 Ways to Show Your Love

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Everywhere you look, pink and red is spewing about. You have the lovers and the haters of our most popular Hallmark holiday, Valentine’s Day. But whether you feel favorably about the day or not, it’s a good reminder to take a step back from our busy lives and really embrace the meaning of love. So how best to do that? Try any (or all!) of these.

3 WAYS TO SHOW YOUR LOVE

1. FLASH A SMILE

How often do we walk around with a frown on our face? A result of frustration, stress, deep thought — it makes us appear unapproachable, and it sends a harsh message to the rest of the world. Think about the people that you see that smile, though. Whether a quick glance while grocery shopping, or a full-on, hearty smile from your barista, how does that make you feel?

Good, right?
Maybe even a little bit warm and fuzzy inside?
Like someone cares, even though you don’t know them?
It makes you stand a little straighter, feel more confident?

Exactly.
So go forth and enable that feeling in others.
Flash the best version of your pearly whites that you can while you are out and about today!

2. SHOW SOME APPRECIATION

Back in the day, people used to write thank you notes for every occasion. These days, they’ve become somewhat of a rare occurrence. Oftentimes, we’re in a rush, so any sort of “thank you” is distant, indirect, or absent entirely.

Show your love to someone (or really, anyone) by genuinely letting them know how much you appreciate them. Whether it’s the mail carrier delivering your mail through rain or snow, your co-worker for picking up that latte for you last week, or your husband for just being him, let them know how much they are appreciated!

The feeling of appreciation goes a long way. Think of how good it makes you feel. Perhaps you will get in the habit of appreciating others a little more often.

3. GIVE ‘EM A HUG

A big ol’ bear hug can make a world of a difference some days. There’s a nurturing element to receiving physical affection from another human being (or pet!) that appeals to both our body and soul. Feelings of comfort, protection, and even excitement are expressed through the connection made by hugs.

Skip the handshakes and the waves today and show your love with a great big hug!

I wish much love to you. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Product Review: Splurge Skincare Natural Lip Balm and Body Scrub

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Just thinking about…and smelling…and staring at these products makes me happy. Read this review then order some. Right. NOW. (Can you tell I loved these products?)

WHAT: The Rub and Lip Buttah
WHO: Splurge Skincare
AVAILABLE IN: Peppermint, Almond, Lemon, and Orange Chocolate (the latter is in Lip Buttah only)
COST: A .15 oz. tube of Lip Buttah is $7.00 and an 8 oz. tub of The Rub is $26.00
BONUS: You can pronounce all of the ingredients in these products!
RECOMMENDED SCENT: Almond (warning: you may experience strong cravings to eat said product)
FUN FACT: The line was created by two teachers, with the hopes of encouraging others to “splurge” on themselves everyday!
INGREDIENTS: The Rub – sugar, organic safflower oil, meadowfoam oil, glycerin, organic cocoa butter, organic shea butter, aloe vera leaf juice, sweet orange essential oil, bitter almond essential oil, vitamin E; Lip Buttah – babassu oil, organic cocoa butter, beeswax, sweet almond oil, organic castor oil, peppermint essential oil, vitamin E

I could hardly contain my excitement when I finally received the samples I had requested from Splurge Skincare. Being a lover of all things beautifying, and feeling the compelling need to discover and introduce others to natural, healthy, and safe beauty alternatives, I was pumped to give Splurge a shot.

Well, it’s been a month and I’ve already gone through half a tube of my Peppermint Lip Buttah—I never go through natural lip balm that fast, not even my Burt’s Bees. The Almond Rub gets busted out at least once a week, and I always have to double think about wanting to taste a little bit of it (I’m serious. It smells that delicious).

So? How do they measure up?

The Lip Buttah is luxuriously smooth and moisturizing. It does’t leave any residue, and it makes your lips soft and kissable. It comes in an oval tube, similar to that of Hurraw! natural lip balm. It comes in 4 flavors: Peppermint, Almond, Lemon, and Orange Chocolate. I sampled the Peppermint flavor. The scent was light, so it’s great for both men and women. I didn’t taste anything (which, if you read my last natural lip balm review, is nothing out of the ordinary for me). In addition to the classic flavors, these lovely ladies have also recently introduced a tinted line consisting of “Fling” (a luscious red), “Going Steady” (a sort of beige), and “In Love” (a pinkish nude).

The Rub is unlike any other body scrub I’ve ever used. It’s made with sugar, so the granules are fine and exfoliating against your skin without being rough. The organic cocoa butter & shea butter in it moisturizes your skin so that when you get out of the shower, you are glistening and your skin is quenched! It’s not greasy or harsh at all. In fact, I’ve found that I can skip my lotion or oil moisturizing session after a shower when I use The Rub, which, hey, anything that makes my morning beauty routine go faster is fine by me! I sampled the Almond scent, and it’s to die for. TO-DIE-FOR.

All of Splurge Skincare’s products are available for purchase on Amazon, as well as in a couple of local stores in New York and Massachusetts. I highly recommend the “splurge” on these, especially with Valentine’s Day just around the bend. As their tagline suggests, “spoil yourself naturally!”