by mssinglemama on September 22, 2009
Remember my single mom beauty tips?
I used to post beauty tips back when I had more time because I realized that nothing can be more frustrating when you’re a single mom than buying a beauty product that is a big fail. There are a few reasons for the frustration – if you’re like me getting to the store solo is a luxury so many of my personal purchases are made in a rush and then there’s the money you wasted.
We are also the busiest creatures on Earth, so single mom beauty must be fast and easy to apply. This single mom beauty tip is courtesy of Sheila, a friend of mine and fellow single mom blogger who I first met at my play date with Matt out in Los Angeles. I absolutely adored Sheila and we’ve been in contact ever since. That’s why I was so excited when she told me about a brilliant blog dishing out real, sponsor-free beauty tips for moms called the Painted Ladies.
Check out the Painted Ladies blog for all kinds of beauty secrets like detailed and real-life 5 Minute Make Up routines by moms like us. LOVE it. But first… a tip for your sweet face.
Wet N’Wild Eye Expressions
By Sheila of the Painted Ladies
As a single mom who works full-time, blogs part time, and has full custody of my two year old son, I’m always on the lookout for beauty products that save time and save money. It’s a daunting duty, but there are many products that will primp and prime to perfection without costing a pretty penny.
Just because many of us solitary mamas are lacking in time and disposable income doesn’t mean we have to give up our little cosmetic thrills – makeup, as silly as it can seem in light of much bigger problems, can bring a smile to your face, highlight your features, and give you that little mental boost that we can always benefit from during our long and busy days.
Remember Wet n Wild? The brand we used to wear back in our middle and high school days? Little known fact: it’s one of the best makeup brands out there in terms of quality, bar none. [click to continue…]
by mssinglemama on March 26, 2009
I am single.
And I like to think I am fabulous.
But what if I’m not?
I’m not digging for compliments here. I’m just trying to explore something so bear with me…
My wrinkles are ever so subtly beginning to take over my forehead, my eyebrows are even falling, my gray hair is multiplying at an extraordinary pace, it’s a struggle to stay out later than 11:00 and I am about to turn 30.
And yes, I’m 100% single.
But I feel fabulous.
In fact, I can’t remember the last time I’ve been so content and completely happy. I credit a combination of factors: [click to continue…]
by mssinglemama on September 6, 2008
Forget all of that tooth whitening junk – just get an automatic tooth brush.
Years ago I bought my first automatic toothbrush, at the advice of my dentist. I forked over $99.00 and felt incredibly guilty until I had been using it for two weeks. My teeth were white and so incredibly clean. The toothbrush, the original Sonicare, lasted for 4 years until last summer when then baby Benjamin stole it away, banged it a few times and then hid it from me.
As a single mom, money is always tight and so I held out, hoping to find it. In the meantime, I used an old fashioned brush and my teeth quickly lost their white, felt grimy and even had spots of color on them from my whitening toothpaste.
I finally found it months later deep in a decorative vase (and this was only after Benjamin had broken said vase). The brush was broken too. Again, I resisted buying a new one until I saw the Sonicare at its new price – $59.99 (Target) and $58.53 on Amazon. [click to continue…]
by mssinglemama on July 3, 2008
For Christmas my little brother bought me a gift certificate for a facial …
I still haven’t used it.
I have one night to myself each week, I usually use it to run errands or go out with friends. I really, really want to get that facial but I just can’t seem to find the time to make it happen. So when I stumbled across the Burts Bees Facial Kit I snapped it up.
The little kit includes everything you need for an at home facial and it’s only $8.95. (I found mine at Half Price Books for $3.95). First the cleanser, next the scrub, then a green mask and to top it off, a mosturizing cream that’s to die for. While the cleanser, cream and mask are just for one time use, the scrub will last for a while. Mine came with a cute little bowl to mix up the scrub and mask.
My face was glowing for days…and the best part is you can do it at home! Just had to pass it on.
If you’ve tried it or have any other beauty tricks or tips, please leave a comment!
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by mssinglemama on June 21, 2008
We all have fears.
If you read my blog, you know I’ve got plenty. Namely my fear of commiting to the wrong guy, my fear of my ex-husband watching our son solo for 36 hours a week or his absence from our lives. I like to think I’ve come leaps and bounds in the past year in conquering them, but I still have a ways to go.
Now it’s your turn to step into the confessional.
Tell me about something that shakes you to your core. Maybe you’re afraid of snakes, men, other parents at the playground, your boss, pickles and bologna, your teenager, asking men out … I don’t care what it is. Describe your fear and then tell me how you are going to conquer it. [click to continue…]
