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Beauty

5 Best Products For Winter Skin Relief

Today is National Winter Skin Relief Day, and if you’re a normal homo sapien living in record low temps, your skin is in need of a little TLC. Since we are frozen in an arctic tundra over here in on the East Coast, I’ve been amping up my arsenal and revisiting some old favorites. Here are my picks for the 5 best products for winter skin relief.…

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The Ultimate Cuddle Up Essentials

Tomorrow is National Cuddle Up Day, and I must say that my recent leg surgery, the freezing temps, and my baby’s bronchiolitis have rendered me an expert on cuddling up. These days have been long, and at the end of these cold days these are my ultimate cuddle up essentials.…

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5 Pairs Of Flattering Leggings That Are Actually Warm

spanx velvet leggings

Let’s face it: this arctic chill leaves us no choice but to layer up with leggings. Whether you’re wearing them underneath your real pants or rocking them as sole stem coverings tucked into snow boots, you need leggings that are not only keeping the cold out, but will keep you looking hot. I’ve gone on a mission and found 5 pairs of flattering leggings that are actually warm. Best of all, one of my favorite pairs is just $11!…

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The Best Buys At The Net A Porter Sale

Marc Jacobs Faux Pearl Embellished Sweater

Net-a-porter is running what is arguably the best sale we’ve seen from them this year. They ship fast, so last minute gifters (aren’t we all?) rejoice. You’ve been nice, so why not get yourself what you really want, too? Here are my picks for the best buys at the Net-a-porter sale.…

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Gift Guide For Mom

Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Robe

No one on your nice list deserves some R&R more than mom. Chances are, Christmas is a little more work for her than the rest. My number one pick would be an hour long massage at her favorite spot, but you should also get her something on this hygge inspired list. She deserves it. Here is my gift guide for mom.…

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The Best Winter Night Cream

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydra-Firm Sleeping Cream

Enough of you have asked lately to warrant a post on the best winter night cream. As soon as it gets real, as in real, real freaking cold, I turn into some kind of scaly amphibian out of water. Unfortunately, my sensitive combination skin does not take kindly to being slathered with oils and most heavy, pore clogging creams. But, I have a secret weapon. Read on to see my pick for the best winter night cream.…

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The Best Brownie Recipe Ever

The Best Brownie Recipe Ever

Since today is National Brownie Day, I thought I would share my own recipe for the best brownies on planet earth. Fun fact: some of my friends call me Brownie, so it’s essentially my name and therefore I am an expert. I am actually not a big sweets person unless I am majorly PMSing or pregnant, which is not-so-coincidentally when I perfected this recipe. It is adapted from Katherine Hepburn’s personal recipe, which was originally published by the New York…

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10 Best Holiday Party Dresses

rhode resort leonard tassel wrap dress

‘Tis the season for month long sickness (kill me now) and holiday parties. My favorite thing about the holiday season other than spending time with the family by the fire is hands down dressing up, so I’ve been browsing the racks for the best holiday dresses and had to share my favorites with all of you, including my #1 pick for $59! Here are my picks for the 10 best holiday dresses.…

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