February is Go Red for Women month. Heart disease is the leading killer of women, with one woman dying from heart disease every minute. It is responsible for more deaths than all forms of Cancer, combined, yet women are more concerned about cancer. To help bring awareness to the worthwhile cause, February 7th is National Wear Red for Women Day. Here are some great red statement pieces. ...
Packing for a Big Bear Cabin Getaway + Cabin Discount Code
Sponsored by Big Bear Cool Cabins For a large part of my life, I spent at least one weekend a month heading up to Big Bear, CA. It’s a great year-round mountain resort town in Southern California. We’d head out, making the about 3-hour drive from our home, up to the cabin that my grandparents owned. In the summer, there’s lots to do outdoors, and you can head out on the lake for water ...
Pull Out all the Fall Stops | Autumn Must Haves
The leaves are finally changing in my area. I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t think we’d get a great fall color display this year. Mother Nature has great ways of tricking us, though. Now that summer is gone, and fall is officially here, we’re having to change up a lot of things. Days are cooler – or insanely hot, depending. We’re wearing boots and scarves, and allergies are back. ...
Put Your Best Eyes Forward | Five Easy Pieces
Our eyes are one of the most important parts of our bodies, yet so often we fail to take care of them. We totally take our eyes for granted, and let’s face it – it’s not like they can fix them if something happens. It’s so important to take care of our eyes. Here are some of our favorite items to help protect those peepers. ...
Our Favorite Activated Charcoal Skin Products
One of the trends I’ve been excited to see over the past couple of years is the uptick in natural beauty products. Activated Charcoal is having a moment in the beauty spotlight, and activated charcoal skin products are a huge part of this. Part of it is that the natural healing powers have been discovered – and embraced. Activated charcoal is used for detoxifying, and is particularly ...
5 Great Products that Will Give You Awesome Hair
Hair. It's our crowning glory or our worst nightmare. Sometimes it's both at the same time. We tease and torture, curl and straighten, cut it off and dye it, yet is still remains. Doesn't your hair deserve some TLC? We've rounded up some great products that are going to make your hair forgive you for all the abuse you put it through. ...
Must Have Travel Essentials | Five Easy Pieces
Must have travel essentials was inspired by items received for editorial consideration. We all like to travel. Get out of your local area, and go see something new. Whether it’s a quick weekend trip, a week away, or a month long voyage, there are certain travel essentials that we need to pack. Your favorite hair products that give you the right oomph. That nail set. And a few other items ...
Go Tailgating in Style | Five Easy Pieces
With the crisper weather, and the end of baseball season, it brings about one thing – football and tailgating. Whether you’re attending an NFL game, a college game, or even just a local high school game, there’s one thing that’s the same – food, fun, and friends. Of course you want to be comfortable and stylish, but still have fun. Here are some of your football essentials for ...