Stories for Saab: How is it already 2 years?
Dear Saab, It feels like I just blinked and somehow, we’re here—another August, another reminder of one of the many days my world was turned upside down. Time has moved so strangely since then. Some days feel like they last forever, others pass by in a blur. And yet, it’s been two whole years since I last held you in my arms. Two years since August 14, 2023—the las…
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sunscreen
Magwai Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Review: Reef-Safe, Mama-Safe SPF 50 Sunscreen
Life has been far from easy lately—physically, mentally, emotionally. But now that I vowed to again show up for myself, I started to go back to the things that used to make me happy and that includes going back and sticking to my skincare routine. One non-negotiable? Sunscreen. Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I’ve made the switch to mineral sunscreens—somethin…
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Tales for Trixie
Tales for Trixie: Not a Secret, Just Ours
Note: Same with Stories for Saab, Tales for Trixie will be written like letters to my daughter, Trixie -- part keepsake, part storytelling, and part catharsis. Others might be more practical like product reviews, but they all come from the same place: a mother learning, loving, and documenting the journey from grief to hope and happiness. Whether you’re a fellow par…
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review
Trying out brow lamination with Lucky Beauty Brow Grip
I honestly can’t remember the last time I switched up my brow routine. For years, I’ve stuck with the same basic routine that works for me, but lately, I’ve been itching to add a little something extra to the mix. Brow lamination has been tickling my interest, especially after seeing how amazing it looks on others. It seems like the perfect way to give my brows a ful…
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review
My Return to Makeup: Why Ever Bilena’s Pillow Pop Liquid Blush Stole My Heart
Life took me on unexpected detours, but the passion for beauty and blogging never truly left. The past years were the worst, but at some point, I tried to take care of myself by picking up some skincare and makeup here and there. It’s been a long time since I last shared my makeup finds, but I couldn’t think of a better way to return than with a product that absolute…
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