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Cocoon Apothecary for Eco Luxe Skincare

July 12, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 7 Comments

I was first introduced to Cocoon Apothecary a few years ago. It seemed that their fabulous products were landing in my hands at every corner. A demo at an event. A sample in a subscription box. I think it was fate!

Cocoon Apothecary calls themselves an Eco Luxe skincare brand, and I have to agree! The products are made from the most natural ingredients available, yet they also use modern day ingredients that provide amazing benefits. However. You’ll never find the icky kind of cosmetic ingredients in a Cocoon Apothecary product.

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Retropical Makeup & Perfume Giveaway – US/Can

July 9, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 150 Comments

Welcome to the Christmas in July Giveaway Hop hosted by Just Married with Coupons, Sweep Tight and Matter of Cents! Enter to win hundreds of dollars in prizes by hopping from blog to blog!

Style on Main has a pretty great prize for the Christmas in July event. We’re giving away a collection of items from the new Retropical line from Yves Rocher. What exactly, is included, you ask?

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4th of July Cocktails Recipes

July 2, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 8 Comments

4th of July is one of those occasions that just about everyone gathers for. Good food, good friends, and celebrating our nation’s independence. If you’re really lucky, there will be an awesome fireworks display, too.

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Arbonne Hamptons Classic Palette Overview

June 4, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 9 Comments

I received a Hamptons Classic Palette for evaluation purposes.

I find all in one makeup palettes to be pretty handy, especially when I’m travelling. Think about it – all these pieces and colors go together, they’re generally good for day to night, and it’s all in one handy package. Just grab it and go. The new Hamptons Classic Palette from Arbonne is a great collection for Summer beauty.

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How to Give A Pedicure at Home

May 30, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 6 Comments

This post brought to you by Tree Hut. All opinions are 100% mine.

In the Midwest, Memorial Day weekend is basically the kickoff of summer. This is the weekend that the pools open, school’s out, and every one spends the weekend at the lake. You’re gonna be hanging out on the boat or around the pool , and wearing sandals around town. Make sure your feet are ready to be seen with a fabulous pedicure.

You don’t have to go out and spend big bucks to do this, though. Nope. You can do it yourself quickly, easily, and at a reasonable price.

Here’s what you need:

Pumice Stone
Nail Clippers
Nail File
Soaking Tub
Exfoliating scrub
Foot Cream
Nail Polish

The first thing you need to do is remove any nail color you may have on your toes.

While it’s easiest to do a pedicure right after a bath or shower, it’s not a deal breaker. If necessary, soak your feet in a basin. You can add essential oils like lavender, rosemary, or peppermint to creating a relaxing experience.

Tree Hut foot scrub

While in the shower, wash your feet with the exfoliating scrub. You can do this right before you get out of the shower. If you’re soaking your feet, do this after the soak, and wash off.

After the scrub, use the pumice stone to remove the dead skin cells from your feet. Wipe them off with a clean, plush towel.

Clip your toenails & file them.

Slather your feet with a luxurious foot cream. Personally, I like the Tree Hut foot cream, as it’s reasonably priced and full of natural and organic products. You can put on a pair of cotton socks to help the cream absorb, if desired. I do this occasionally, probably once a month or every 6 weeks. It all depends on my feet, and what I have coming up.

Paint your nails, if desired. I like to use a good base coat and a top coat, too. This will help your polish last a good, long time.

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Voila! Show off your tootsies in a great pair of strappy sandals.

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Tree Hut products contain certified organic Shea & Mango butters, essential oils, and real sugar in their scrubs. They don’t test on animals, and contain no parabens, either. That’s pretty great for any company, but especially for a budget company found at mass retailers.

Tree Hut products can be found all over. You can buy them online, or at mass retailers like CVS, Target, and Walmart.

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How to Host A Great Gatsby Garden Party

May 20, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 8 Comments

Have you been swept up by magic and opulence of The Great Gatsby? The roaring 1920s were packed full of glamour, indulgence, and free-wheeling independence. Wanna capture some of this spirit in a party at your own place? It’s easy!

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Neutrogena Sunscreen Collection Giveaway #mamalove – US

May 8, 2013 by Greta Brinkley 165 Comments

This giveaway for Neutrogena sunscreen is sponsored by Neutrogena.

Welcome to the 2nd annual MamaLOVE Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! Help us celebrate the joys of motherhood — and everything else that comes with the pleasure of parenting. It can be challenging to find a special and unique gift for mom, so our hope is to present some amazing Mother’s Day gift ideas, which you can also have a chance at winning!

Style on Main has a great prize pack. We want to make sure that Mom stays safe in the sun. To that point, we’ve partnered with Neutrogena to get mom an awesome collection of sunscreens. It includes:

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