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All About the Sober Curious Movement & Dating

March 5, 2020 By jaclyn 1 Comment

I remember first hearing about the sober curious movement about a year ago on a podcast. I was intrigued by the movement but I was unsure if it was something I wanted to try, or even if I could do it. This isn’t to say I drink a lot or all the time, but I definitely enjoy wine and a good cocktail. Just have a look at my logo and you’ll see a martini glass. Truly, I’m all about balance and I still believe that drinking can be part of a healthy lifestyle. But when I found myself single for the first time in 14 years, I noticed how much I relied on drinking to make myself feel comfortable. And I wanted to explore that, so here we are…

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Best Non Toxic Foundation: My Full Review

February 4, 2020 By jaclyn 10 Comments

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Foundation is a tricky makeup product and when you’re trying to find the best non toxic foundation, it can feel nearly impossible. Some are too light and don’t offer enough coverage, others are too heavy. Over the past few years, I’ve tried a lot of different ones, and I wanted to share my full review with you. I’m reviewing every single foundation and concealer that I’ve personally purchased.

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The Best Non Toxic Eyeliner: My Review

January 22, 2020 By jaclyn 3 Comments

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When it comes to green beauty anything, it can be difficult to find ones that perform just as good as conventional ones. And that’s no different when looking for the best non toxic eyeliner. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different types and brands and I wanted to share the ones I loved and which ones didn’t work well. So let’s get to it!

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What Does Cheating Feel Like: My Breakup Story

December 9, 2019 By jaclyn 11 Comments

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The truth is breakups are tough, no matter what. Sometimes, they can be a lot more painful than others. Cheating makes them so much more complicated, hurtful and raw. I chose to finally share my story (one year later) because I needed to give myself time to gather my thoughts. I didn’t want to write this post in anger. It is not my intention to share personal details for financial gain or validation. But after sharing that I was going through a breakup in January 2019 (without any details), and being vulnerable about that, I received so many messages from people. Even months after it, I had people reaching out to me asking for advice getting over a breakup as they were going through one. So, I have chosen to share more and I remain committed to bringing awareness to subjects that usually don’t get talked about. For me, cheating was one of those topics. What does cheating feel like exactly? Read on to find out…

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The Best Natural Exfoliators: My Full Review

September 19, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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If there is just one thing I would do for my skin, it would be to exfoliate. I mean, besides cleansing my skin, exfoliating is a close second in my skincare routine. Because I’ve been taking care of my skin for as long as I can remember, I’ve also tried a lot of different products. Some I have purchased over and over again and others not so much. And now I want to share the best natural exfoliators I’ve found with you.

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The Best Natural Dry Shampoo & How to Stretch Your Hair Washing Days

September 13, 2019 By jaclyn 1 Comment

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve had “interesting hair.” When I was younger, I had this wavy, thickkkk, uncontrollable hair. And in elementary school I would always wear my hair up in a bun because I didn’t know how to style it and neither did my mom. She had no idea how to control it. Then one day, a kid asked me why I always wore it in a bun. I didn’t have an answer, I was incredibly shy and didn’t want any attention on me. So I decided the next day that I would wear my hair down. My mom asked me, “are you sure?” and I said yes. That was the last time I wore it down for a while haha. I’ve since learned how to manage my hair and because I have so much of it, I like to stretch my hair washing days as much as possible. So I rely on dry shampoo A LOT. I wanted to share the best natural dry shampoo and products with you, so here we go.

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The Best Green Beauty Products I’m Loving Lately

June 27, 2019 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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It has been far too long since I shared some new green beauty products with you. But my love for all things green beauty and skincare hasn’t gone anywhere. And this is why I want to share the best green beauty products I’ve been loving lately. I do try and keep in mind different price points and budgets, so that I can provide different options for everyone.

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Self Care After a Breakup: Five Things I Learned

June 20, 2019 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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I can safely say (and I am sure almost anyone would agree) breakups SUCK! Recently, in November/December 2018 I went through my first major heartbreak and it nearly broke me. In fact, for a time, it did break me. I couldn’t focus on anything, had zero appetite, couldn’t sleep and cried more than I ever thought possible. When I was going through it, I didn’t think I’d ever get past it. It felt like the hurt, anger, disappointment and sadness would stay with me forever. In the months that followed the breakup, I managed to work on a few things that really helped me feel stronger than I had ever felt before. Self care after a breakup is possible and today I am sharing five ways I learned how to practice self-care.

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How to Throw An Eco Friendly Party

May 30, 2019 By jaclyn 1 Comment

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how to throw an eco friendly party, seared scallops in a dairy free cream sauce

Have you ever attended a party (or thrown one yourself) and you were blown away by the amount of waste at the end of all of it? I know I sure have. Unfortunately, it’s often a lot easier to go that route and end up with tons of waste. However, with a few simple changes, you can reduce your waste significantly and you don’t have to break the bank either. If you’re curious how to throw an eco friendly party, read on to find out!

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Vegetables First: Cookbook Review

May 28, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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My first cookbook review! I am really excited to be sharing this Vegetables First cookbook review with you. Over the years, I have amassed quite the collection of cookbooks, over 25 to be exact. And some are definitely more well-read over others. This one, titled Vegetables First from Canadian chef Ricardo Larrivée is a beautiful cookbook that puts the emphasis on vegetables.

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