I went to the dentist the other week. #Adulting!I was really nervous about it because it was my first dental visit since I started making my own oral health products and I had no idea if I was doing irreparable damage to my teeth. I was very pleasantly surprised when I told my dentist about my toothpaste recipe and not only did she not laugh at me, but she also has friends … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Last Night In Twisted River by John Irving (Book Review)
If we look back on our lives, we can all pinpoint one single act that set into motion a chain of events that spiraled out of our control. If you have kids, then you also know that a parent will do absolutely anything to protect their child. These two statements aren't necessarily mutually exclusive and serve as the catalyst for Last Night In Twisted River by John Irving, which … [Read more...]
Britney Spears, Lil Jon, and Las Vegas (Photos)
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I headed to Las Vegas to see Britney Spears over Labor Day weekend. This wasn't my first (or second) time seeing the superstar, but it was my first time in Vegas and it was a blast. Britney was, of course, amazing and I'm thrilled that she has renewed her residency because now that I know how cheap the place is, I'll definitely … [Read more...]
Women & Confidence: The Confidence Code (Book Review)
Why is it that so many women lack confidence? Is it cultural? Political? Genetic? This is what the authors set out to answer in The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know. Written by two journalists who spend their days in the male-dominated field of politics, they wanted to know what exactly led women to qualify their … [Read more...]
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Review)
When I first sat down to write this review (before it was listed as a National Book Award finalist), I knew that it was going to be difficult. I wanted to get across how the book made me feel while acknowledging that, as a white woman, I'd never truly get it. I wrote (what I thought) was a fantastic review and sent it to my friend Jason to read because I knew he'd want to read … [Read more...]