About Jordan

New to blogging, I am a mommy of a four year old girl (in preschool). I have two fur babies; Sophie the Jack Russell and Trisha the Kitten. I'm from North Carolina and I've lived here my whole life. I spend my time practicing photography, taking trips, and doing crafts. I love fashion, natural products, food, and coffee. At any given time you can find me in the mountains of Gatlinburg Tenneessee or the beaches of Topsail Island in North Carolina.

Essential Oils come to the Rescue with Healing Benefits

Must Have Products for Healing and Wellness

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I don’t hide my love for essential oils and all things ‘hippy’ and ‘crunchy granola’. If it’s natural or plant-based, it’s for me. At any given time, you can find a diffuser or two going full blast in my home; trying to knock out foul germs.

As someone who lives with Fibromyalgia, I constantly search for other natural products I can incorporate that won’t interact with my prescription medication. It takes very little for me to get sick but will take weeks for me to get better.

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Knock out Germs this Flu Season with Natural and Botanical Ingredients

Kill Cold and Flu Germs Without Bringing Harmful Chemicals into your Home

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It’s finally October! That means fall weather, Halloween, treats, and GERMS. Cold and Flu season is quickly upon us. I always know when it’s that time because I get the dreaded email from my doctor reminding me to get my flu shot.

My daughter inherited her mother’s terrible immune system. So, more often than not, she and I spend most of our holiday season sick. Without fail, she brings home germs from school and shares them with me.

I try to keep the ENTIRE house sanitized from September to March, but I hate using bleach based products. The smell is terrible and I am scared that my daughter or my fur babies will come into contact with chemicals and suffer. However, I struggled to find a natural cleaning product that was strong enough to kill germs that lingered on my counter-tops.

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We Tried Three Natural Skincare Lines And We Think You’ll Love Them All

Three different skincare lines to help you target your problem areas

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I’ve talked many times about my skincare woes. Unfortunately, I am a literal oil slick and I have hormonal acne. Any slight mishap in the ingredients in my skin care routine and I have painful, red cysts popping up. Frequently, I look for skincare lines that have natural ingredients.

Recently, I tried three different skincare lines. Most Noteworthy, each line aims to deep clean pores while also being gentle on the skin. After trial and error, I have favorites from each of the skincare lines that I like and I wanted to share them all with my fellow oily peeps.

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Monstrously Good Fun For Your Little Ones this Halloween

Monstrously Good Fun For Your Little Ones this Halloween - OOLY scented markers pencils and erasers - The Toothless Monster book and activity kit
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Fall has started and Halloween is upon us! I haven’t decorated a single thing, which is shocking. My little Miss has been reminding me almost daily about her school party that is coming up. Usually I pack little treat bags for each of the kids and include candy and stickers. This year I want to provide them with sugar-free treats, providing instead a little more fuel for their imagination.

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Turn up the Heat with This Season’s Hot Clothing and Accessories

Key pieces to add to your wardrobe to step up your clothing game

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I have the hardest time with dressing myself fashionably. I am a full time mom and full time employee so my summer clothing wardrobe consists of work related t-shirts and Old Navy jeans.

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Plush Blankets, Pets, and Pumpkin Spice; OH MY

I love my dogs. You can guarantee that I am 100% a dog lady. You know what else I love? A cool autumn day, sitting in my recliner with my plushiest blanket, and a nice hot coffee with the season’s creamer flavor. If you’re a pet owner, we want to share the cutest plush blanket for pets!

Plush Blankets, Pets, and Pumpkin Spice; OH MY
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Want to take a guess where I live and what I can’t have? That’s right, I live in the South! Fall is like Summer, but with more pumpkins. I long for those days where I can dress in my cute ankle boots and take my fur babies for a hike through the farmland. Unfortunately, I still have about a month before I experience prime fall weather.

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Gluten-Free Cookies that Your Family will Gobble Up

The perfect cookie that is also an excellent source of protein with no guilt!

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I have a HUGE sweet-tooth! Bring me all the cookies – I don’t discriminate on flavor. The problem is that my waist-line does not love cookies nor does my skin as I tend to have negative reactions to high gluten intake; I try to live Gluten-Free.

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Repair and Protect Hair and Skin from the Harsh Summer Weather

One of my lease favorite seasons is summer. I live in the South and it’s always 100+ degrees, even late into October. The heat damages my skin and leaves me a sweaty mess. This does not bode well for my naturally oily skin.

The application and re-application of sunscreen and make up leaves my skin clogged and looking rough. The scorching sun usually leaves me with redness and burns. Because of this, I am super careful with the products that I apply to my skin.

Detox and Correct Skin after Harmful UV Rays and Chemicals

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Clear Your Skin – Tox-Block & Cleanse Supplement detoxes the liver which, in turn, detoxes chemicals from the skin and blood stream. Supplements are easy to swallow and do not have a weird taste. When taken twice per day, skin improves by reducing redness and inflammation.

-Milk thistle – supports the liver in its hard work of processing chemicals and toxins
-Curcumin – a bioactive component of turmeric, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to offset stress, soothe and calm
-N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) – counters toxins and inflammation
-Alpha-Lipoic Acid – helps prevent cell damage and restore levels of vitamins E and C

Clear Your Skin – Decongest Fruit Enzyme Creme Mask After a long day of sweat and make-up running down my face, I like to give my pores a nice deep clean without striping my face and causing damages. The cream is nice and provides cooling relief in the dead of summer.

-Organic Aloe Leaf Juice – soothes irritation and inflammation, taking on the two main causes of skin redness
-Organic Pineapple Enzymes – gently sweep away dead skin cells to smooth texture, clear pores, and add glowOrganic
-Papaya Enzymes – reduce redness and spotchiness, exfoliate, tone, and help cool blemishes

Clear Your Skin – Resurfacing 1% Retinol Serum I use this at night to repair my cells after hours of sun exposure. It leaves no greasy feel and is perfect for recharging skin at the end of a long day.

-Retinol – supports skin elasticity and renewal, helps address the look of scars, fine lines and wrinkles
-Calendula – speed healing of minor blemishes, bring calm and balance bacteria
-Organic Aloe Leaf Juice – soothes irritation and inflammation, taking on the two main causes of skin redness

Keep the Little Ones Protected Too!

bye bye tangles

Bye Bye Tangles contains shampoo, conditioner, and a tangle free hair brush. My daughter has course, curly hair and it is a nightmare trying to brush out the knots. Little Green is safe and has pure ingredients that relive tangles with ease. The scent is lovely and my daughter loves that she has her own designated shampoo and conditioner.

kid safe sunscreen

Blue Lizard Sunscreen for babies and kids is REEF SAFE and contains no added chemicals making it safe for delicate skin AND our delicate planet! The sunscreen goes on smooth and absorbs into skin quickly without leaving a greasy residue. Easy to apply and features characters your children will love.

Find other great items to protect and repair your skin. We LOVE reef-safe sunscreens as well as options for sensitive skin!

Getting Summer Ready with the Best Affordable Prescription Sunglasses

Sunglasses that have a high quality feel with affordable, low prices!

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My vision is not great and I find that it is getting progressively worse every year. I struggle to find eyeglasses and low cost frames that I can afford. Even more difficult, is finding prescription sunglasses that do not cost a fortune.

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DIY Beauty Products with Household Food Items

DIY Beauty
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I enjoy a good spa day and treating myself with DIY beauty products. I am known for frequenting the nail salon and taking long, hot bubble baths. What I don’t love are high prices and harmful chemicals.

Carrington Farms has products that are safe for consumption and DIY Beauty Products! From Chia seeds to Coconut Oil and everything in-between, they have exactly what you need for an at home spa day.

I went to their website and used their recommended recipes for a face mask and bath bomb. Both were perfect and easy to follow. I highly recommend you give it a try!

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