Betsey Johnson Mini Purse

Hi Yall, 

So the other day I was with my son out shopping for my sister in law's birthday gift, and of course I come across this cutsie 'Betsey Johnson Mini Speedy Crossbody Bag'. I mean as any toddler mom knows, you are literally walking around with a  house in a bag. You just never know when kids are going to have an accident, need their "special" toy or have a bout of starvation right after you LEAVE THE HOUSE. I kept saying to myself 'when am I actually going to use this little thing'? 

Aside from traveling with kids , I myself am always walking around with all my personal belongings in my purse!! Making a quick run?? Sureeee, let me just bring my luggage!! Anywho, I ended up buying the purse and it is absolutely adorable.... and functional! LOL When running out the house to take my son to school, or running errands alone (which by the way is very rare), I grab the mini, throw my wallet, keys, phone and go! 

Peace & Love, Kali

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The 2 Nail Products I CANNOT Live Without

Hi All!!!

So the other day my coworker had the two nail products above and I tried them out. OMG that was it for me. First of all, I am a CHRONIC cuticle biter! So the cuticle oil is heaven sent. The brand is Essie (which is one of my favorite brands for polish). This oil leaves my cuticles so smooth and it has an apricot sent. Now the top coat....Ah.May.Zing. I'm pretty much a fan of any Sally Hansen top coat polishes, but this polish takes the cake.  It leaves your nails so smooth and I find that it leaves my nails looking like I got a gel manicure without actually having to get one :) This 4-in-1 treatment also serves as a base coat, high-shine top gloss coat, a strengthener and growth treatment!! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!

Peace and Love, 

Kali

Eczema DIY Cream

Hi All!!!

I was recently browsing the web for DIY homemade Eczema creams for my baby as the over the counter lotions have not been very effective, and I came across a homemade Tea Tree Oil treatment. I have seen some real improvement with his skin. I found this remedy on Pinterest (of course!) and listed the ingredients below and the directions on how to make the lotion. I also made a small pot for my coworker since she suffers from severe eczema. She absolutely raves about the cream. She has said the cream has lightened her skin and alleviates the itch. I also have been bathing my son with the Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter bar soap. I used this bar soap with my oldest son a couple of years ago when he bad eczema and when I recently found it sitting on the shelf of GNC I was so excited I bought it!! I love this soap it's sooo moisturizing, the only complaint I have is that it has a strong fragrance. I guess it's because of the Frankincense and Myrrh extracts. So between the Myrrh and the Tea Tree oil, my 1 year is walking around smelling like a little lumberjack!! Hey! At least his skin is getting better. LOL

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Ingredients:
1/4 cup shea butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
15 drops lavender essential oil, therapeutic grade only
5 drops tea tree essential oil, therapeutic grade only

Directions:

- Fill a saucepan halfway full with water.  Heat the water over medium high heat (but do not boil).
- In a mason jar add the shea butter and the coconut oil.  Place mason jar in the saucepan (like a makeshift double boiler) until the oils melt.
- Remove the mason jar and allow it to cool slightly on the counter before you add the essential oils.  It’s okay if the oil is warm when you add the essential oils, but it should not be hot.
- Mix the essential oil into coconut/shea mixture and put the jar in the fridge to get firm.
- You can use the eczema cream at this point, but if you’d like more of a “whipped” body butter lotion then put the oil in a kitchen aid stand mixer and mix on high for several minutes until the eczema cream looks like whipped butter.  You may have to scrape the sides of the mixer down a few times.
- Apply liberally to any affected area of the skin.

Nivea Facial Moisturizer (Ohhh How I Love!!)

Hi All, 

So I was in the market looking for a really good moisturizer and let me tell you I was very VERY close to spending $100 on a high end brand of facial moisturizer. Did I mention it was for a 1 ounce. Then I started doing some comparisons, and behold I came across the Nivea face cream. Now I have heard of the cream for years but never actually tried it. As quickly as I reviewed the brand I ordered it on Amazon. Now let me say the Nivea brand that I currently use is 'Made in Germany', apparently the brand sold in the US stores are 'Made in Mexico'. **I listed the ingredients for both 'Germany' vs. 'Mexico' below for comparison** The texture is completely different; the Germany Nivea has a more thick texture as opposed the 'Mexico" Nivea is more of a creamy substance.  After using this product the next day my face completely rejuvenated. I also use this product on other dry areas like my elbows and feet. It is absolutely an amazing product; I highly recommend it. 

Made in Mexico Nivea ingredients: Water, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Glycerine, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Paraffin, Panthenol, Magnesium Sulfate, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearates, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Methylchloroisothiazoline, Methylisothiazolinone. 

German Nivea ingredients: Aqua, paraffinum liquidum, cera microcristalline, glycerin, lanolin alcohol, paraffin, panthenol, decyl oleate, octyldodecanol, aluminum stearates, citric acid, magnesium sulfate, magnesium stearate, parfum, limonene, geraniol, hydroxycitronellol, linalool, citronellol, benzyl benzoate, cinnamyl alcohol.

Peace & Love, Kali