Pot, weed, broccoli, the devil's lettuce...whatever you call it, our society's attitudes toward marijuana are changing. It was made legal for recreational use in my home state of California last year. According to Statista.com, it's estimated that there was a total of between 20,000 and 28,000 Cannabis businesses in 2017....
We all want to live a healthy lifestyle, so when we hear about vitamins and supplements that could have multiple benefits, it piques our interest. Although probiotics have been around for a while, they've been in the spotlight lately. In 2015 alone, the probiotics market size was over $34 billion....
Who here doesn't love shopping for beauty products? I'm sure most of us have shopped at Ulta Beauty before. Analytics company 1010data found that Ulta had higher customer loyalty than Sephora - 98 percent of Ulta's shoppers didn't shop at Sephora in 2017. However, in early January, former Ulta employee...
We all have skin conditions that we'd love to have disappear instantly, like scars and stretch marks. Cellulite is one of the most common skin complaints I hear from women. "I feel like I've tried everything! Why can't it just go away?" Well, ladies, we're not alone. Trends that claim...
Let’s face it: acne, and forehead acne in particular, can be a total nuisance. Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S. and, believe it or not, one of the most Googled topics too! According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it affects up to 50 million...
If you’re like me, you have more skincare and makeup products than you know what to do with! After all, there are only so many lipsticks you can use in one day. And what about that intense face mask that you splurged on but haven’t found the time to use...
Hi, friends! Have you ever noticed a bump (or bumps) on your skin and thought, "Hm, it doesn't hurt or look like a pimple...but what is it?" Non-acne bumps on the skin are extremely common, but that doesn't make them any less annoying or confusing! We may try to do...
The unicorn trend in 2017 was a huge hit, with the mermaid trend now following suit. I think that both will be here to stay for a while, as the bright colors are definitely Instagram-worthy! Both trends have inspired frappucinos, churros and lemonade, hair dye, highlighter...the list goes on and...
Earlier this month, I posted a video on my Facebook page and shared about my family. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here. I have compassion for people with special needs and I wanted to raise awareness. My older sister is hearing impaired and my oldest son,...
The world of cosmetic procedures seems to get more complicated every day, with a huge array of options and new products exploding onto the scene. There’s a good deal of conflicting information and pseudoscience out there. Need help navigating the maze of fillers, Botox, and other injectables and figuring out...
