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Simple Swaps for a Cleaner, Greener Summer

Summer is here! It’s time for beaches, pool parties, and BBQs. Give me all the sun, right? When I was younger, my girlfriends and I would lay out for hours soaking in the sun. And sunscreen? Ha, more like tanning oil. I used to think, “I’m black, my skin was made for this. I don’t […]

The best self-care tips for millennial mamas

Self Care

Self-care is the hot topic of 2019 – especially when it comes to being a mama. We are always told to make time for self-care—but what does that look like? Sure, sometimes that’s a day spent at the spa while the kids are with the sitter, but who has time for that to be part […]

5- Minute Makeup Routine for Busy Moms

Self Care

You asked, and who am I to disappoint you mamas!? So today I’m going to share my easy, chase kids around and run out the door 5-minute makeup routine! I hate to admit it, but I rarely ever leave the house with a bare face. Maybe one day. But for now, this tired, busy mama […]

5 Beautycounter Products to Clean Up your Body & Skincare

Self Care

I know the quest to clean up your makeup and skincare routine can be overwhelming – I’ve been there! When I found out how toxic the products I was slathering on my skin – and on my kids’ skin! – were, I was mad, inspired for changed, but honestly, I was pretty overwhelmed, too. Like, […]

Beautycounter Quick FAQs

Self Care

How is Beautycounter different? The short answer is this: our products are safer. The more detailed answer is we’re on a mission to get safer products into everyone’s bathrooms. We select the most quality, cleanest ingredients and our products undergo strict testing. We strive to make our products affordable, and we lobby for stricter regulations […]

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

Self Care

You guys, I am so excited about this post. You know I’m always real with you. I share what’s on my heart, what’s worked for me in my life and how I balance motherhood, marriage, fitness and the million other things we mamas always have going on. So it’s time I finally shared the story […]

Asia Saffold’s Birthday Beauty & Brunch Party

Self Care

This is a guest blog written by Neferteri Plessy, founder of Single Mom’s Planet, a non- profit organization dedicated to uplifting under-resourced children, by educating their mothers. Building one strong family at a time. The images were captured by Jennifer Johnson (@jenjphoto). and the video was shot and produced by Condido Verona. Thank each of you for […]