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DIEP Flap Recovery Tips

Tracey French2023-04-18T12:58:37-04:00February 1, 2023|Navigating Midlife|

Once you've made the decision to have DIEP Flap reconstruction, your mind spins with questions about recovery: what you read more...

5 Tricks to Cure Your Dry Toenails, Naturally

Tracey French2022-11-07T12:43:11-05:00October 25, 2022|Navigating Midlife, Skincare|

WARNING: We are getting into some seriously un-sexy territory here. But if you're dealing with dry toenails we need read more...

Summer Discoveries

Tracey French2022-09-27T12:45:39-04:00September 6, 2022|Healthy Home, Navigating Midlife, Posts about Clean Beauty, Skincare, This AND That|

I hope you had a great summer! As usual, it flew by. Here's a few of my favorite finds read more...

Help With Hot Flashes: Tools To Cool You Down Fast

Tracey French2022-05-11T15:12:24-04:00October 12, 2021|Navigating Midlife|

Raise your hand if you're currently enjoying all that perimenopause or menopause has to offer? Yep, me too. Good read more...

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Memorial Day Weekend = beginning of Summer = Summe

Memorial Day Weekend = beginning of Summer = Summer bag switch time! 👜

This year I’m determined to let go of all of the ‘just in case’ items I’ve been hauling around, give my shoulders a break and go back to days long ago (read: pre-rugrats) when all I needed was a tiny little purse that held my ID, moolah and a lipgloss!

[swipe to see #whatsinmybag] I do need a few more things than I did back in the day, but I think I can get by with my phone (doubles as my ID/credit card holder), my favorite neutral lippies, lip balm, mints (best ever, btw…helps the belly too!), deodorant (because when you’re using the natural stuff in hot weather, reapplication can be necessary! I particularly love this one for being quick-drying) and a small hand sanitizer (not pictured).

So let’s do it ladies!! Downsize those shoulder bags and lighten your load! Show me the cute bag you’ll be toting this summer 🤩. What can’t you be without in YOUR purse?

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(And speaking of cute bags, this little gem is from @laticoleathers …isn’t she purty?! An environmentally conscious company that donates 10 meals to Feeding America for EVERY PURCHASE made. And this weekend everything is 25% off! But no worries if you miss the sale, you can use code TRACEY25319 for 15% off 😉)

Links (and more scoop) for all in my bio under ‘Shop My Posts’.

#summerbag #leathercrossbody #downsizethatpurse #cleanbeauty #cleanbeautyblogger #cometothegreenside #greenbeauty #beautyover40 #midlifebeauty #switchtocleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #cleanbeautyproducts #cleanyourroutine

My sensitive skin ride-or-dies! When you’re doin

My sensitive skin ride-or-dies! When you’re doing a lot of traveling (aka following your kids’ sports) and space is limited, you definitely begin to realize which products are the ones you can’t be without. ⁣
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While I certainly rotate in a few other products, these are ALWAYS in my bag. When you have sensitive skin and can’t take your full arsenal, it’s all about which items NEVER cause any sort of reaction, and which products are the quickest to save me when I do have a reaction.⁣
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My fab 5:⁣
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🏝 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗶𝗹 is absolutely the best oil moisturizer for sensitive skin. Safe, healing and moisturizing, I can always count on it. I scored it in a @theboxwalla Beauty Box, and while spendy on its own, the bottle has lasted over 2 years…it’s a big bottle for a facial oil!⁣
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🏝 I’ve talked about 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗺, but if you’re new to my posts, this gem saved me during a bout of perioral dermatitis. If my skin feels parched or has the beginnings of some craziness happening, this brings instant relief.⁣
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🏝 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗣𝗙 30 continues to be my daily sunscreen of choice. Great protection, plays nicely with my skincare and makeup, no worries.⁣
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🏝 While I do have several face mists that I love, if I have to pick one then 𝗦𝗢𝗦 has to be it; it doubles as treatment for any pesky dermatitis issues that might pop up and calms any redness.⁣
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🏝 No surprise here that 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗶𝗹 is my #rideordie cleanser! Also a skin-saver, it removes dirt, makeup and sunscreen like a champ without need of double-cleansing (important for dry and/or sensitive types) all while providing moisture and nourishment. Shown here in its travel size along with the SOS! (Code 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗨𝗠 saves 20%!)⁣
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Links (and more scoop) for all in my bio under ‘Shop My Posts’.⁣
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Tell me about your ride-or-dies…which products would be your picks for the deserted island scenario?

#cleanbeauty #cleanbeautyblogger #cometothegreenside #greenbeauty #beautyover40 #midlifebeauty #sensitiveskin #nontoxicbeauty #cleanskincare #sensitiveskincareproducts

I’ve fallen in love with a few new things this S

I’ve fallen in love with a few new things this Spring, including:

🌷 my favorite new sunnies (they’re recycled!)
🌷 my teen’s favorite everyday face SPF (it’s clean and acne-friendly!)
🌷 the prettiest, rosiest lip & cheek product (hint, it’s from @jonesroadbeauty )
🌷 the perfect bra
🌷 a fab eye cream for those puffy Spring allergy eyes

and more! All the deets on the blog (link in bio).

Spring has taken its sweet time to get here this year, but I *think* I can safely stow away my Uggs and winter coat…??🤞🏼

Happy Spring!!!

#springflowers #flower #macrophotography #happyspring #spring #springcleaning #earthday #sunnies #recycled #sunski #sunskimakani #herocosmetics #anaono #youthtothepeople #cometothegreenside #cleanbeauty #greenbeauty #beautyover40 #midlifebeauty #switchtocleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #cleanbeautyproducts #cleanyourroutine

Looking for a clean mascara that actually WORKS? I

Looking for a clean mascara that actually WORKS? I've got you covered!

Mascara is my ‘if you only had one makeup item on the deserted island’ product, and finding one to replace my conventional waterproof fiber mascara has been a challenge!

A winner mascara for me:

Non-Toxic ✓
Water-resistant at a minimum ✓
Holds a curl ✓
Lengthening ✓
Volumizing ✓
Nourishing ✓
No flaking or smudging ✓
Doesn’t cost a bloody fortune ✓

Head to the blog (link in bio) to read about my favorite clean mascaras (as well as a few that totally missed!). Spoiler alert, you might be looking at my top 3….😉

#bestmascara #cleanmascara #nontoxicmascara #lashes #cometothegreenside #cleanbeauty #greenbeauty #beautyover40 #midlifebeauty #switchtocleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #cleanbeautyproducts #cleanyourroutine

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