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Say goodbye to frown lines: Pure Image now offering a product that some say is better than Botox.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE If you like to sport a wrinkle-free forehead like I do, you probably have Botox maintenance scheduled every few...
Jul 14, 20221 min read
Spice up your life with this locally-made salsa from First Earth Farm in Bluff Dale.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The Husband and I were browsing through PinaTaylotta Petals in Bluff Dale not long ago and came across some hot...
Jun 28, 20221 min read
Optavia: One year later. I bet you are wondering if I’ve gained any of the weight back.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s been one year since I began my journey with Optavia. I started the weight loss plan on June 22, 2021 – just as...
Jun 21, 20222 min read
If floating in a body of water is your thing, I have a new raft you need to meet.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE It’s hot out there, you guys, and the only way to stay cool is by taking up residence in a swimming pool. And if...
Jun 17, 20221 min read
The scent of Vacation: All the things you love about summer are inside this little bottle.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I wasn’t looking for new perfume. In fact, The Husband had just bought me a bottle of Tom Ford for my birthday when...
Jun 16, 20222 min read
Your next summer read: I finished this book in 12 hours and I’m still crying.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’ve always told my kids that I don’t worry as much about the big life decisions they will face like where to go to...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Summer travel: Push the reset button at this beautiful Mexican resort.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The day after I turned 52, The Husband and I boarded a plane to Mexico with two of our best friends. That was last...
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Say farewell to uneven skin tone and blemishes with this little white tube of magic. (Thanks Jamie!)
By SARA VANDEN BERGE One of the best things about having my own blog is the friendships I have developed with other like-minded women....
May 30, 20222 min read
Get your face summer-ready with a relaxing HydraFacial at Pure Image.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My quest for glowing skin and a healthy complexion continued last week with my first HydraFacial at Pure Image - and...
May 24, 20221 min read
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Tap into your inner barista with this coffee concentrate.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I’m an early riser. And by “early” I mean I’m wide awake and sipping coffee by 5 a.m. every morning (and that...
May 19, 20221 min read
Want a brighter complexion and healthy looking skin? Try these products by Ursa Major. I’m obsessed.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I turn 52 next week. Fifty. Two. That’s a pretty big number, and over the past five decades, I’ve put my skin...
May 17, 20222 min read
After two years, my bedroom, bathroom remodel is finally complete thanks to these local businesses.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I dislike home projects. And when I say “dislike,” I really mean that I hate ‘em. My OCD and need for tidiness never...
May 3, 20223 min read
Frames Etc ‘now serving’ these cute platters for your summer entertaining.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE My friend Christi likes to entertain. And when I say ‘entertain’ I mean she loves to get together with friends for...
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Buzz kill: If flies are ruining your patio time, head to Dowell Hardware for a can (or 3) of this.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE There are several things I can’t live without during the summer: Coppertone 50, Dior lip maximizer, Sunday Beach...
Mar 29, 20221 min read
If you’re a history buff or foodie, a trip to Boston should be on your bucket list.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE We are a family who likes to travel. And when I say “we,” I mean The Husband, our three kids - D.J., Aaron and...
Feb 28, 20223 min read
This DIY under eye mask will reduce dark circles, fine lines and nourish dry skin.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER This is one of our most popular posts in our skincare topics because it is easy to make, works well and nourishes the...
Feb 24, 20222 min read
With spring just around the corner, you should get a spray tan.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE I have a theory: Tan fat looks better than white fat, which is why I slipped into Tahiti Tan last week for a spray...
Feb 15, 20221 min read
This green smoothie is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can be made using several variations.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER I have been making this smoothie for years and it is a reader favorite too. It combines scientific ingredients proven...
Jan 27, 20222 min read
If you want a tighter, smoother and clearer complexion you might benefit from this procedure. I did.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE The quest to improve my aging complexion is this year’s self-improvement project, and for that, I have turned to my...
Jan 22, 20222 min read
This DIY skincare solution will brighten dull skin, reduce appearance of cellulite, dark circles.
By ALEXIS ROCHESTER There are not many homemade skincare items I actually make because I am very precise about the safety and science of...
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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