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collage of Best of 2021

Best of 2021 – Reader’s Favorite “Influences”

Although I’m still anti the word “influencer” I loved reading what everyone was “influenced” to do over on Instagram stories lats week!  It’s not just about buying things; it’s about sharing what’s making us happy–bringing us joy.  Or maybe it’s about helping us get through the tough times.  Some of you even said I influenced […]

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Prescription Retinol Review (Tretinoin)

Prescription Retinol Review Why tretinoin? From my limited googling, it seemed like Retin-A was a common and well-received prescription retinol.  Tretinoin is the generic version. Why did you get prescription strength? I’ve tried OTC retinol (Skinceuticals – ANNA10 gets you 10% off) and really liked the results.  Postpartum, felt like I was ready for the […]

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peloton review

Peloton Review – Two Years In

My Peloton review is here!  I bought Eric a Peloton for Christmas and ended up falling in love with it.  Eric loves cycling but due to life, work, and Chicago weather, it’s hard for him to get out on the bike for a few hours at a time.  He loves the Peloton.  I didn’t think […]

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37 Things I’ve Learned

Today I turn 37 (gulp).  Sometimes I still think I’m 17 (see above) but I sure have lived a lot of life.  But, God willing, I still have awhile to go! Travel as much as you can.  It only gets harder as you get older due to jobs, kids, friends, spouses, etc. You can disagree […]

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Weeknight Spaghetti and Meatballs with Our Place

*Thanks to Our Place fo sponsoring this post! It’s been a year and a half since I was first introduced to Our Place and it’s been a love affair ever since I first used the Always Pan.  I am not exaggerating when I say that I use the Always Pan nearly daily.  Both my mother-in-law, […]

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Target Tuesday

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Dyson Corrale Straightener Review

*Thank you to Dyson + Shopstyle for sponsoring this post! We’re a Dyson household.  I’ve had two vacuums for several years and they’re still amazing (this one and that one). I received a Dyson hair dryer for a Mother’s Day gift a few years ago and am in awe of it every time I use […]

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Thrive Mascara Review

After months, maybe even a year of being served ads for Thrive Mascara, I finally bit the bullet.  A mascara that gives you lashes so long they could be mistaken for extensions?  We’ll see about that.  But I’m here to tell you, it’s pretty darn good–not without its faults, though, so let’s break it down […]

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