When I was in 12th grade, I worked at a tanning salon in my hometown and continued to (regrettably) work there through most of college. Canadian winters were long and unfathomably cold and laying in a tanning bed felt so good and I loved having color on my fair skin. A decade later, new research came to light that indicated even occasional ...
Wear These Now: Comfy Work From Home Outfits
I've had so many requests lately to share my work-from-home outfits and in full transparency, I wear leggings every single day (go to this post for my favorite affordable leggings). Like I've mentioned before, it's easier and more motivating to squeeze in a mid-day or post-work Melissa Wood flow when I don't have the take the extra step to ...
Amazon Dress Edit: Little Girls
I have discovered so many incredibly cute dresses for little girls on amazon lately that I couldn't resist sharing some of my favorites! My most recent find is this gorgeous blue striped rainbow dress! The fit and quality are fantastic. Below are some more favorites in fun prints & colors! Layer them with leggings and cardigans ...
The Best Makeup Drawer Organizers
I re-organized and reconfigured my makeup drawers last night and wanted to share some tips for getting the most functionality out of yours! Before I get started, I want to note that this is NOT a Pinterest-worthy way to organize your makeup. Most of the time when makeup drawers are shot for Instagram and organizing books, they're super pared ...
Recent Amazon Purchases
look by J.Crew pink dress | Harper has this dress in pink and strawberry print and it's SO cute! It does fit a bit large if you're ordering it for your girl, FYI! Most people don't know J.Crew has a kids line on amazon - I've found the quality to be great! More Beautiful - Mark D. Sikes | This book, much like his first, is totally stunning. ...
Medicated.
I've been in therapy on and off throughout my adult life. In 2016, a year after giving birth to my son, I finally realized (or rather, admitted) that my anxiety was impacting my day-to-day life so significantly that I needed help. I saw a psychiatrist that specialized in postpartum women and was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I ...
A New Retinol Formula from Olay: Retinol24 MAX
Thank you Olay for sponsoring this post! Last year, I shared that I started using Olay's Retinol24 cream to help my anti-aging efforts. I finished the entire jar (it actually lasted quite a while!) and since then, I've continued to use the Olay Retinol24 eye cream regularly as part of my night-time skincare routine. Olay just released ...
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Review
Thank you Olay for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m skincare obsessed, so it might surprise you to learn that I haven't been using moisturizer on a regular basis (I know, I know!) I use acids, retinol, toners, masks and serums, but I only tend to reach for a moisturizer when I’m really dry. My skin has been ...
How to Make a Faux Orchid Arrangement
I love orchid plants - they're beautiful and work with different types of decor styles. I've had both real and faux orchids, but I prefer a good faux orchid since they last forever and require zero care. Real orchids are beautiful, but they're sensitive plants and can be tough to care for. I found my orchids at IKEA - at $14.95 per plant, ...
Walmart Express Delivery
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post! Last Friday, we got the news that a tropical storm may be hitting Houston and we realized we were not prepared with everything we needed for a potential severe weather event. Not only that, we were running super low on groceries in general. I had picked up groceries at my local Walmart a couple of ...
