a few notes from me
Thank you for your comments on Friday’s post about frugal beauty.
Lots of great insights, thank you!
I’m sorry if I don’t always respond to each comment, but know that I read every word & appreciate what you have to share. I wish I had more time to devote to responding more thoroughly to each comment on the blog, but the reality is, I’m a wife & mom first, & whatever time I have left over is spent doing things like blogging. So thanks for understanding & know that I LOVE it when you comment & please continue to share, it makes what I do worth it.
Also, I want to make sure we’re clear on the fact that I am not against makeup.
For me, though, I realized it was an expense that I could do without for now so we can get out debt even sooner, & that surprisingly, my skin has really thrived on a mostly naked face. Also, I realized I didn’t need to buy more lipstick & more eye shadow colors when I already had plenty in my makeup bag. I’m still a red-lip stick devotee (especially for going out) & my short, light-colored lashes do benefit from some mascara love.
I really appreciate the makeup artist Bobbi Brown’s philosophy, which is, when wearing makeup, it should look like you’re not wearing makeup. Makeup should enhance, not detract. Each woman has a natural, unique intrinsic beauty–let’s let it shine.
the links
health
two views on Angelina’s double mastectomy
listen
NPR’s Fresh Air, “Zoobiquity: What humans can learn from animal illnesses”
A fascinating look at the connection between human & animal health.
home
bring more peace of mind with 10 simple habits
& 6 tips for photographing your child
follow
MJ has a regular series on her blog, Pars Caeli called, Celebrate the Normal.
Each Wednesday she features ordinary pics from readers that
celebrate the beauty of every day, normal.
Follow, for some ordinary inspiration!
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watch
Cadry & I were having a conversation on twitter last week about how British tv shows are generally superior to American ones, at least when it comes to subtle nuance, wit, & charm. I’m not a connoisseur of British television, but I have watched a few BBC series that have been superb (I’m not referring to Downtown Abbey, just in case you’re wondering). Sherlock & Tess of the Durbervilles are two that come to mind. Cadry recommended Gavin & Stacey, but I haven’t watched it yet.
Recently, I was introduced to Call the Midwife by my friend Adina (Season 1 is available on instant queue on Netflix).
I’ve only watched the first 5 episodes of season 1, but every episode has made me cry. The series opens up a world of birthing & midwifery care that makes me honored to be a woman. Touching & heartfelt (without being hokey), I highly recommend it. It will make you appreciate how natural birthing can be, but also the advances in medical care that make it so very few women nowadays actually lose their lives due to pregnancy & childbirth.
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all recipes are vegan + gluten-free
spring salad
& spring vegetable tacos
french lentil & vegetable salad
creamy leek & almond pasta
strawberry basalmic black pepper jam
sunflower seed butter
cinnamon swirl bread
spring roll in a bowl
new world szekely goulash
easy triple peanut butter swirl cheescake
smooth mocha chia pudding
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