Fat: a despised word. A word used to describe our bodies, a substance believed to clog our arteries, add cellulite to our thighs, and give us big, round, chubby cheeks. Many of us purposefully avoid... Read more >>

As a kid, I ate my dinner so that I could have dessert. My mother filled my head with other reasons to eat—like that carrots would keep my eyes strong, dairy would keep my bones strong, and... Read more >>

Ah, “beauty experts.” We think of them as the people who continually tell us to change in order to improve the way we look, yet all too often, their advice changes as frequently as the... Read more >>

With the summer months approaching, all of the beauty editors begin to concentrate on the obvious problems:  oily skin, greasy hair, choosing a viable sunscreen.  Yet one of the most... Read more >>

When you get pregnant, your beauty regimen, like eating and exercising, takes on a whole different meaning. It’s not just you going to the salon alone anymore; your baby is going with you.... Read more >>

As a busy working mother that doesn’t have time for myself much often, I began to research the market for quick fixes and products that I could use in the comfort of my own home in my very... Read more >>

After almost 20 years as a make-up artist (13 with a major cosmetic line, the last 5 with the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good Feel Better” program), I’ve learned a thing... Read more >>

Our friend Melissa, a true beauty expert, gives us the scoop on the budget beauty tips used by industry professionals. Here are her ten tips: 1. To dry nail polish in a hurry, spray nails with PAM... Read more >>

I am on a budget. Yes, times are tough and the economy isn’t great, but I’m always on a budget. When times are good, my bank account suffers. When times are bad, I am pretty much living... Read more >>

Introduction: The Living Beauty Philosophy There’s a certain amount of peace that comes from getting older. I realize this as I am entering my fifties (yikes!). After so many years of aspiring... Read more >>