One activity that I loved doing on the weekends was trying out new makeup techniques.  Weekends are perfect to experiment with makeup.  A successful attempt at a new makeup look automatically redies you to enjoy any last-minute weekend plans.  I haven't been inspired to try out a new makeup look in a while.  But something magical happened while I was randomly scrolling through TikTok.

After watching the 10-second video demonstration, I knew this technique was too good to pass up.  The method is so simple that you can literally try it right now.  It's called the "eyeglasses concealer" trend.  All you have to do is apply concealer around your entire eyes in the shape of glasses (complete with nose bridge and the part that extends over the temples).

Once the concealer is fully blended in, you're left with a perfect blank canvas for shadow or whatever eye makeup look you prefer.

I immediately jumped on this bandwagon because I have really small, almond-shaped eyes with dark lids that tend to get oily. This ingenious method basically solved all of my problems.  By circling the undereye and the lid, I got rid of all the extra pigmentation that surrounded my eye.  Once the recess pigmentation was neutralized,  suddenly my tiny eyes became more of a focal point.  I quickly grabbed mascara and liquid eyeliner to finish the look.  For the first time in...like ever... I could clearly see my lashes using just a single coat of mascara. My winged liner looked better than usual too.

Here's a clear demonstration of the actual technique.  You must try it.  

A lot of the questions asked were geared towards her growing brand.  One question, in particular, had my full attention.  Even after having two children in a short time span, she still was able to a healthy weight.  Someone asked her what foods does she stay away from when it comes to nutrition.  

Her response was simple, there aren't really any foods that she stays away from.  But, instead, she lives by one rule which helps keep her on track and her one rule is this...

"Eat One Salad A Day (no matter what)."

She also accompanied her response with an image of her lunch which included a side of fries and a salad. 

When it comes to my eating habits, I'm either at one end of the spectrum or another.  Either I'm eating salads all day every day or everything I eat is deep-fried..there is no in-between...and that's a problem.

If you were to ask me today when the last time I had a salad, I don't think I could answer accurately.  That's probably because on my currently on a "healthy eating kick" so salads aren't something I'm thinking about right now. 

But what if I took on this mantra of eating a salad a day? What impact could that make in my life? Currently, I'm eating approximately zero salads a day.  This means that I'm giving up a lot when it comes to micronutrient intake.  Most of the foods I eat in a day are fully cooked which means lowered levels of enzymes, fewer antioxidants, and barely any naturally occurring micronutrients.  I'm eating to satisfy hunger, not to nourish my body. 

Salads, as we all know, also provide us with ample amounts of fiber which promotes a healthy gut.  A healthy gut isn't just about improving digestion but it also improves our skin health and brain function.  Ideally, I'd love to eat a diet of mostly raw, plant-based foods but Popeyes won't let me be great so I'll take the second-best option...treat myself to fast food from time to time while still incorporating salads in my daily routine.  

Eating a salad every day means I'll eat less of the other stuff.  Less french fries, less bread, less fried foods.  Ever heard stories from people who lost 10 lbs by simply eliminating soda from their diet?  Imagine the potential benefits to our waistline by eating a minimum of 7 additional salads a week.  

Even if your weight stays exactly the same,  eating one salad a day will benefit your body in too many ways to pass up. 

One of my all-time favorite detangling tools of all time was the double-rowed comb crafted by Conair.  Unfortunately for me, that comb (which I loved so dearly) is no longer in production.  More recently, I stumbled on a hot new detangling comb (EZ Dentangler) which has several rows of teeth that flexes and bends with hair.  I love this comb, but I need something that can help me detangle small sections with ease.  Detangling is an art and sometimes, one size doesn't fit all when it comes to detangling tools.   

Many years ago, the Tangle Teezer took the hair industry by storm with its unique detangling tool that fits neatly in the palm of your hand.  Everyone raved about it so, of course, I had to get one.  My first impression of the Tangle Teezer wasn't that great.  I felt like I couldn't really trust that the bristles weren't damaging my (then relaxed) hair.  Also, the shape of the Teezer felt slightly awkward to hold during the delicate act of detangling.  

Tangle Teaser vs. EZ Detangler

I've since learned that Tangle Teezer released a paddle brush version of their original detangler.  The paddle detangling brush has similar bristles/teeth to the original design but with a convenient, easy to use, handle.  Although I didn't love the original Tangle Teezer, I'm willing to give the paddle brush version a try because I'm fascinated by the tiny, flexible, plastic bristles.  I often roller set on wash days to stretch my hair.  The EZ Detangler is great but it can't detangle with the precision required for me to achieve a successful rollerset. I need something that can handle the smaller sections flawlessly.  So the plan is to use my EZ Detangler to remove shed hairs on a macro level.  Then, I'll employ the expertise of the Tangle Teezer to finish the job.  

One thing I learned about my search for the perfect detangling comb is that the perfect comb doesn't exist.  It's more about finding the right comb that does what it's supposed to do without causing unnecessary stress to the hair.  I think the combination of the EZ Detangler + The Tangle Teezer brush might be just the right move.  

It's been years since I've tasted nutrient-rich elixir of juiced grass.  Although I loved the benefits, I didn't want to scrape pulp out of a juicer every morning nor did I want to take out a second mortgage to sustain my Whole Foods spending habit.  

Then one day, I was introduced to my new bestie, Wheat Grass Juice Powder, and everything changed. 

Fast forward a few years and now we've advanced to a place where anyone can buy their very own red light therapy mask on Amazon.   I've owned a couple masks over the years which allowed me to experience the benefits of red light therapy at home.  My personal experience with RLT has only left me wanting more.  Red light masks are great but I've had my eye on another device that's even more powerful.

Take cold showers.

In fact, one of Zoe's favorite products has now become a staple in my routine and I can't wait to share it with you.

We all know and understand the motivation can be the fuel that causes us to move in the right direction.  But staying motivated is hard.  Am I right?  

Sometimes I have zero drive to do anything at all.  When that happens, I can either continue to remain stagnant or I can choose to do something to change it.  Let me share with you the technique that I've been using to create motivation when there is none to be found. 

Until recently, I was primarily focused on finding the most technologically advanced skin care tools on the on market.  That was until I was introduced to a low-cost beauty accessory.