Disclosure: I was provided with a Healthy Surprise Starter Box in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts expressed in those post are 100% my own, as are photos. No other compensation was given. Healthy Surprise is a snack subscription box company who sends a box full of full-size snack products once a month. The…
Category: Health & Beauty
COOLA Suncare Review – I’m Loving My Soft Skin #reviews
Disclosure: COOLA Suncare provided me with two free products in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given. All opinions expressed within this post are 100% my own, as are the photos. Healthy skin should be important to everyone. After all, it’s what protects our muscles, bones, nerves, internal organs and more from…
Walk MS 2013 – September 29, 2013 – York, Maine
It was just a short while ago that my little brother Jake was diagnosed with MS, or Multiple Scleorsis, a debilitating disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is home to the spinal cord, brain and optic nerves. In other words, it’s home to the parts of us that allow us to…
Subscription Box Reviews: Bonjour Jolie #reviews
Disclosure: The August Bonjour Jolie Box was sent to me in exchange for a 100% honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine, as are the photos. No other compensation was given. For quite some time now I’ve been intrigued by the idea of subscription boxes but have been leery about making the leap to…
Puffs Fresh Faces – Made for Adults {Review}
Disclosure: This review of Puffs Fresh Faces was made possible by Proctor & Gamble who provided the owner of Frugal Maine with product samples and promotional materials in exchange for an honest review of their product. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% Nicole Ireland’s. Back in May 2007, just seven months after the…
Product Review: Cortex Solo 450 Titanium Digital Flat Iron / Hair Straightener, Available at Flat Iron Experts
I have naturally very wavy hair, that sometimes looks curly, that can be a bit unruly and messy at times. And while I sometimes want the messy, windblown beach hair look (see below), there are times I want my hair to be straight and sleek looking…polished. Perfect for a night out with the boyfriend. I…
Should Children Be Allowed to Wear Makeup?
While some may think that I favor the use of makeup on children, I, for the most part, do not. When I see children with makeup caked on their faces, whether it be for a pageant, a dance recital/comp, cheerleading comp, etc., I cringe. I’ve also seen pictures of young children at pageants with so much…
Update on My Son and His ADHD
I’ve talked about my son and his behavioral issues on this site in the past, as well as his struggle with ADHD. We tried a couple of medications in the past that helped him for awhile but then eventually made him depressed and a shadow of his former self. As a mom, it was disheartening…
My Two New Tops
I love clothes! I love having items to wear that make me feel pretty without looking slutty. Unfortunately for me, that line is easily crossed because I have a huge chest and not because of my own choosing. I can blame genetics for what I’ve been blessed with. Before kids, I had a big chest….
The Coolest Halloween Nail Art
When I have the money, I love to go and get my nails done. Unfortunately, that’s not very often. There are things that take priority, like food. That’s just part of being a single mom on a fixed budget. But if I did have the money, I would consider one of the designs below for…