Hard to believe we are at the tail end of 2024! What’s even wilder is it’s been YEARS since we’ve been in this space together, but thankfully, we can pick up right where we left off, right, Bestie?
Just a quick recap of life, there’s a new man in my life. He’s blonde with dark brown eyes. He’s short, but such a cutie. His name is Tito and he’s completely taken over the house and my heart. 
We adopted him when he was just 7 weeks old, and we will be celebrating his first birthday in December.
Bringing a puppy into the house has definitely been adventure, but I can’t imagine our life without him in it.
In other news, I’ve become a bevy girl! I turned 50 last December (yes, Tito and I share a birthday month) and the older I get, I can’t help but evaluate how I’ve been treating my body. Y’all, I’ve gone from a nightly glass of wine to a daily drinker of greens! Yes, GREENS. The kind that have a full serving of fruits and veggies, and you know what??? It has helped so much with the bloat and inflammation that comes with peri-menopause. It has been a game-changer for my gut health with the trifecta of prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes that target the digestive system (helps you digest your food better). It also contains natural collagen builders (Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, Biotin, Sea Buckhorn) that help with my aging skin. I can’t wait to share more about this with you!
Speaking of skin, I’ve become obsessed with double cleansing my face. Friend, if there’s one thing I will beg of you, it’s to wash your face every day…and if you are a committed face washer, have you tried double cleansing? If you are a double cleanser, YOU KNOW!!! If you’re not, double cleansing is technique that involves washing your face with two different cleansers. The first is usually an oil-based cleanser that draws out oil-based impurities like makeup, sunscreen, and sebum. The second is a regular cleanser that will remove grime and sweat.
Benefits of double cleansing:
Thorough cleansing: Removes makeup, oil, sweat, and dirt that can clog pores and lead to breakouts
- Prevents blackheads: Helps prevent blackheads from forming
- Brightens complexion: Can help revitalize dull skin and brighten your complexion
- Better product absorption: Allows moisturizers and serums to penetrate your skin more effectively
- Targets skin concerns: Can be beneficial for those with oily skin, whiteheads, and comedonal acne
- Helps with pollution: Can be beneficial for those living in cities with poor air quality and high levels of pollution
Is double cleansing necessary? No, BUT it can be very beneficial for those with oily skin, acne prone skin, and useful for those that wear heavy makeup.
Curious about double cleansing? My favorite cleansing oil is F72 by Oliveda. As a girl with oily skin, this has been skin changing!!
That’s all for now, but I promise I’ll be here more often.
I’d love to know all the things you’ve been up to! Share the good, the bad and the ugly with me in the comments. Friend, I’m here for all of it <3
Glad to see you’re writing again! It is awesome to do the things you are passionate about. Thank you for sharing all the amazing finds and I hope you continue to find some gems along your journey! Love you.