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My Skincare Routine: June 2016

I am such a skincare junkie- always changing and experimenting with new products. However, in the past year or so I have shied away from products with too many ingredients and chemicals that I can’t pronounce. I found it pretty hard to find things that weren’t filled with junk or that truly worked for me. I went back to the drawing board and decided I would just create my own! 

To start, I bought a few recipe books, looked around online, and watched YouTube videos until I found recipes that worked well for my skin. I bought ingredients in bulk and played around until I had products that I was proud of. Then, I shared them with friends and family. I try to use minimal ingredients and only buy organic. There are some products that I still buy at a store that work great and that’s fine. I think I have found a nice balance. 

One other miracle product that I have added in to my routine that has improved the texture and tone of my skin drastically has been essential oils. There are so many that are AMAZING for your skin- rose, frankincense, melrose, tea tree, manuka... the list goes on! 

There is also an Etsy shop that I HIGHLY recommend for skin care. It’s called the “Organic Skin Shop”. She makes all of her own products and uses many of the same ingredients as I do. I’ve purchased many of her items and LOVE them. Sometimes it’s easier to buy her products than to make a huge batch of my own. They work just as great! Her site is currently down as she is revamping her workspace, but here is the link when she is back and running: Organic Skin Shop 

Products I make myself:

-Toner, makeup remover pads, eye cream, face cream/lotion

Products I typically buy from the store:

-Face wash, scrub, facial SPF, micellar water

If there are any recipes or items you’re interested in, please let me know!

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Sophie meets Brinx

Today my little girl got to meet a brand new puppy. My friend, Christina, has been wanting a frenchie puppy forever and her dreams have come true! My heart is so full! Today she brought her baby, Brinx, over to meet Miss Soph. She was so cute with him and played nice (for the most part). She is used to being rough with big dogs so she toppled poor Brinx a couple of times. I think over time they’re going to become very good friends. I can’t wait to see him grow up and become more playful with Soph. 

Look at how little he is next to her! Aww! 

I gave him one of Sophie’s teething bones. He loved it! 

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The vitality line is a great addition to any of your weekend cocktails! Pour yourself a vodka tonic with a drop of Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, or Lime Vitality essential oil. Trust me, you will love this! 

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It’s been a little while...

I can’t seem to stay on track with this whole blogging thing. I need to try to make it a weekly thing that I put into my schedule so I don’t fall off course again because I really love doing it. It’s been almost a year since my last post and I am still happy as can be and loving my life in the UP. I am jotting down some ideas for a new post and will be back with something very soon! Stay tuned! 

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Update!

It has been forever since I’ve posted on my blog. The past few months have been crazy to say the least. I moved back to the UP from Colorado and found a new job where I am not working the night shift. I am very happy to be here! Since I’ve been back, I haven’t had one single free weekend to just be! Every weekend has consisted of weddings, various events, camping, get-togethers, or something of that sort! This summer has been great and I really wish I would have taken the time to write about it all, but I guess you can only do so much. Things are finally coming together in our new place and I am going to be doing a little bit of a re-vamp of my blog. Now that I have more time, I want to dedicate more time to this little space of mine. Lately, I’ve been spending my time practicing yoga, walking on our gorgeous path near our house, being with friends and family, and settling in to our new place. I couldn’t be happier. 

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never stop exploring 🌿

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Little miss Sophie was getting too many random dog followers for my personal account so I decided to make her an account all to herself! I don't want to flood you all with puppy pictures everyday if you don't want to see them! If you'd like to follow Sophie's story and watch her grow- then follow her at @sophiethefrenchie! She won't let you down! #sophiethefrenchie #mybaby

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I am your midnight gram stain reader! Stealing @scarygerms spot for the night. 🔬 #microbiologist #nightshift #workselfie

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Just 25 more days until this cuteness is home with her mum! #sophiethefrenchie #redfawn #frenchie #cantgetenough

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Her ears popped up! My baby is getting so big! #frenchie #frenchbulldog #redfawn #sophiethefrenchie

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I can't wait for Sophie's bed to come in from @thepolkadog_! She's going to love it!

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Fun night out with these babes! #labweek #laboratoryprofessionals #nightoff

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Meet Sophie #frenchie #frenchbulldog #mybaby

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So true. I had one day off this week & slept over 18 hours! I didn't even get a glimpse of Sunday! 😴😳 #nightshiftlife #sosleepyalways

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the sun out here is unreal ☀️ (at Ute Valley Park Hiking Trails)

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All the @beautycounter samples I received from a recent giveaway that I won from the lovely @samanthaecollin's blog! I never win anything so I was ecstatic to find out I won a BEAUTY giveaway. I am so excited to try these products out. This company sounds amazing as they have an entire list dedicated to harmful ingredients that they do NOT include in their products! Yay! #beautyjunkie #skincare #theneverlist

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I love this. #truth