One of my favorite things to do is to play around with different makeup looks. I actually have a rolling cart full of makeup, which totally makes me feel extra, like a celebrity or something.

Hey, a gal can dream, right?

Anyway, I am very into creating different looks to suit my mood, an occasion, or even an outfit I'm planning to wear. From mild to wild, innocent to tempestuous, makeup can help transform a look completely. The right products can help one look their absolute best, whether it's a casual, daytime look, or something more dramatic for date night or a special event.

Lots of spring weddings coming up, right?

I'd love to tell you about some of my favorite, budget-friendly cosmetics from Hard Candy. These products are perfect for spring, and will help you update your style without breaking the bank. They're also versatile enough for any taste and style profile.

This week, my kids are entering Spring Break. Sadly, a proper vacation wasn't in the cards for us this year. Okay, who am I kidding? We don't ever really go on vacation for Spring Break. Anyway, we will be spending time here in the Cleveland area, and plan to do several local outings to the zoo, museums, and even to our gorgeous local parks. 

Another thing we will be doing is cutting out the screen time, forcing our kids to ~gasp~use their imaginations. We try to limit electronic/screen time anyway, because while technology is a wonderful thing, we musn't become too dependent on it. There's still plenty of wonder to behold in the world, even when we're not glued to our mobile devices. 

One of my favorite ways to teach mindfulness and creativity is through art. The Buddha Board is a great tool that helps me accomplish these goals painlessly and mess-free, too!

Buddha Board is inspired by the Zen idea of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Buddha Board is environmentally friendly as it only uses water - no ink, no paint, no chemicals - and it will last for years with proper care. Live for the moment and enjoy!

Unless you've been taking up residence under a rock, you probably know that essential oils and aromatherapy are all the rage right now. There are tons of EO's on the market, and about a million different diffusers for them. Some pretty...Some more utilitarian, in all shapes, sizes and colors. You probably have at least one long lost friend from high school who sells such products and randomly pops into your DMs with the latest sales or info. 

While these aromatherapy diffusers all LOOK different, they typically have a couple things in common: The need for water and being powered using wires or cords. This can create a challenge, especially in baby's nursery or in the room of a younger child. For one, the need to go back and forth for water can be tiresome. Also, the cords associated with most diffusers poses a safety risk to our youngest family members. 

Thankfully, there's a solution for these common woes: theROAMA, the only patented waterless, wireless diffuser on the market. (And no, it’s not MLM/direct sales related.) That's right! This is a gamechanger, and requires no water, no wires (other than to charge) and it actually WORKS. 

-FREE Vitamin B-12 –60-Day Supply–1,000 mcg (only pay $3.95 S&H)
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Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Well, now you do! 

​​People of all ages take vitamins to supplement the vitamins and minerals that we can’t always get or get enough of from the foods we eat. That’s why you want to
choose the cleanest, purest on the market today that are also GMO-Free.

You can have absolute confidence in choosing Superior Source Vitamins, who
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entire family–mom, dad, kids and even grandparents!

And remember, with Superior Source Instant Dissolve Vitamins, there’s NO pills to swallow!

One way we're Marching into Health is by  maintaining healthy diets, and include supplements for the areas that we may be lacking. My favorites come from Superior Source, since they're literally painless to take! 

​Superior Source Vitamins are MicroLingual® with “Under the Tongue Technology” that works fast, and are quickly absorbed into the body, dissolving in seconds. Did you know that...by swallowing supplements, as much as 50% of the potency is lost in the high acid environment of the stomach? With Superior Source, this is no longer a problem! 

What Makes Superior Source Vitamins Unique:
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Check out this quick video to learn more: 

Here in the Cleveland, Ohio area, it's still frigid and we still have snow on the ground, even in March. This is not abnormal, though, and I guess I come to expect a little extended winter as a resident of The Land. 

I'm honestly kind of over it, though, and am totally ready for warmer weather. Even though I'm still bundled up in all my winter gear, I have visions of Cedar Point and trips to the beaches of Lake Erie dancing in my head. 

There is one good thing about prolonged cold weather: It gives me a little extra time to get my diet back on track to get my body ready for swimsuit season. The Holiday season is so full of indulgences. Plus, healthy eating is always a good idea anyway, since we try our best to be good examples for our children to follow. 

Who doesn’t love an epic mystery?

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is an all-new film coming to theaters on March 15 from Warner Bros., Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production and Red 56.

The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! 
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After the death of his wife, Carson Drew decides to leave Chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter 16-year-old daughter Nancy in River Heights. Nancy is asked by Flora to help solve the ghostly activity at her home, the Twin Elms mansion. Can she help explain the creaking footsteps, exploding lightbulbs and the ominous creature? Is it the handiwork of high-school bully Derek Barnes? Or is it possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax is back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local “mean girl” Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case!​

​Having the confidence to walk straight out of the house with no makeup on is something only movie and TV stars do, right? Going make-up free is something we’d all love the confidence to do, but when you’re feeling a little self-conscious about the condition of your skin, or your lack of eyelashes, then it’s not always that simple!

So what is it that gives these stars the confidence to step out of the door completely fresh faced? How do they do it? Do you need to apply some kind of BB or CC cream? Do you need mascara? Well, here you’ll find 4 ways you can enhance your natural beauty and feel fresh and fabulous whilst totally makeup free.

Exfoliate!
The first rule of glowing skin? EXFOLIATE. Exfoliating gets rid of all those dead skin cells which are usually the main reason behind dull, lifeless looking skin. When you exfoliate on the regular, you’re guaranteeing yourself gorgeously luminous skin.
If have “normal” type skin then you can exfoliate 2-3 times a week. However, if your skin is a little more sensitive, then its recommended only 1-2 times – remember, you’re the best judge of how much your skin can handle. If you choose an exfoliator that’s packed full of natural ingredients then your skin will not only look great but smell amazing too!

Don’t forget your lips!
Wanting luscious lips? Well, they’re also going to need exfoliating! Why? Exfoliating your lips will remove all those dead skin cells and it’ll help to bring out the natural pigment in your lips. You can use the same exfoliator as the one you use on your face – or even use an old toothbrush to reveal your hidden, totally kissable lips.

Make your eyes pop
Nothing says natural beauty then a pair of gorgeously fresh eyes. Your eyes reveal a lot about your general health, so you mustn’t neglect them in your beauty regime. I know it’s not easy when you’ve been up doing night feeds and soothing your younger children who are struggling to settle…

So, try soothing your eyes with a couple of slices of cool cucumber, or some cooled green or camomile tea teabags. Do this for 10-15 minutes each day to help reduce the redness and puffiness all us mums struggle with.

Hit the gym
Don’t panic – you don’t need an expensive gym membership or loads of free time to put this into your daily routine. Just as little as 20 minutes, and some space in the living room. Exercising regularly gets your blood pumping, which makes your skin naturally glow. Exercising has obvious health benefits but it also gives you more confidence, improves your posture and can help to tone and shape your body.

Some simple Pilates or yoga videos on YouTube are the best way to get started. Or head out for a brisk walk with the buggy and tackle a few steep hills. As long as you get moving every day, you’ll start to notice the difference!

DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, the new title from global video game publisher Outright Games and partner Universal Games and Digital Platforms launched in conjunction with the release of DreamWorks Animation's new movie How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,. 

Developed by Climax Studios, the game tells a new story based within the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe and is available now on PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.

Check out this fantastic trailer below to get a quick glimpse into this magical, mystical realm. Hold onto your hats, though, because this is one wild ride! 

Now that Spring is finally, hopefully, on the way, the thing I am most excited for is the start of "Concert Season". Whether it's enjoying a show on a blanket at an open air venue, a jam packed stadium, a music festival, or a show at a hot, trendy nightclub, where the music is happening is where you'll be sure to find me. Music is life, and I try to attend as many concerts as humanly possible. While many concerts don't require any special attire, there are some, particularly at night clubs, that call for the hottest looks in fashion. 

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