This post is sponsored by Mucinex, but all opinions and images are my own. Cold and flu season is fully underway. While you may have survived years prior with simple strategies, this year has its own unique set of challenges. We must learn to adapt and arm ourselves with the best cold and flu prevention tips and products. As a hospital based family nurse practitioner in the thick of a pandemic, I cannot afford to get sick. My patients rely…
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to try out the Vivace Microneedling treatment at Bella Tu Med Spa in Nyack, NY. I’ve been wanting to try out this professional grade treatment for some time. Vivace is an in-office skin rejuvenation treatment that combines the benefits of radiofrequency energy and microneedling. This FDA-cleared, minimally-invasive treatment stimulates the natural production of collagen and is shown to be effective in alleviating facial wrinkles, fine lines, and tightening and toning the face,…
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the new beauty services available at select CVS locations and expanding into new stores this year! CVS and Glamsquad have teamed up to provide in-store salon inspired services at featured CVS locations. GSQ by Glamsquad is the genius brainchild of the two beauty giants, which provides affordable hair and makeup services at select CVS locations — as well as an amazing line of essential products. Each treatment is provided by a licensed beauty…
Summer is off to a great start! After all that gloomy spring weather we experienced in the Northeast, we’ve finally tuned the page to warmer, sunnier skies. While fleas are never a huge issue for Lexie, ticks are the BANE of her existence. We live on over an acre in suburban Northern New Jersey and encounter a fair share of wildlife. Between wild turkeys, deer, foxes, and the occasional bear or coyote sighting, we are used to a plethora of…
Ladies, I don’t know about you, but wearing beautiful shoes hurt. I have a beautiful needlepoint Jonathan Adler pillow in my home that says “The Higher the Heel, the Better You Feel”. Although a beautifully designed stiletto does make me feel confident, I’m usually debilitated after a long night of dancing on my feet. This doesn’t stop me from buying the gorgeous shoes, though! This is especially true of my beloved Christian Louboutins, which are almost as painful as they…
