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The well-loved mask from holiday is almost here…

The well-loved mask from holiday is almost here…to stay!!

Our Reflect Effect AHA Smoothing Facial Mask is your immediate-results spa at home. Think more intense version of the Overnight Resurfacing Peel (so definitely intended to use less often, more like once a week.)

It has two forms of exfoliation: physical and chemical. The physical exfoliation is the bamboo particles (they’re the ones you can see on your skin that look like snow after wearing it for the 10 minutes 😄❄️.)

The chemical exfoliation relies on acids (in this case glycolic acid and phytic acid) to dissolve dead skin cells and clear pores to give you a brighter more even complexion.

The Reflect Effect Mask also has an ultra-hydrating sugar-based moisturizer that combats dryness while soothing the skin.

I would say on average you would get about 15 uses out of the newer (glass + recycled plastic) jar so it’s about $5 each time you use it, if you like the numbers.

Hope this helps you! Message me with any questions and keep an eye out for details when it’s available.

Where are all my pre-iPhone people at?? Remember

Where are all my pre-iPhone people at??

Remember all the crazy stuff we would do as kids? Because we didn’t have anything else to do?

I want to know!!! Who did the Sun stare? What are some funny things you did?

“NEVER BE WITHIN DOORS WHEN YOU CAN RIGHTLY BE W

“NEVER BE WITHIN DOORS WHEN YOU CAN RIGHTLY BE WITHOUT.”
- Charlotte Mason

As I see my children’s childhood flying by (it feels faster and faster with each passing day) I want to prioritize slower days, full of good books and being outside.
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It can be easy to put getting outside on the back burner because there are so many “more important things to do.” But I believe play, especially outside, is VITAL and one of the best gifts we can give our kids.
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If you do even a bit of research you’ll come across reason after reason why playing outside is so GOOD for our kids (physically, emotionally, mentally, relationally…)
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What do you think about your kids getting outside?
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Do you have some favorite outdoor activities?
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Tell me in the comments. I’d love to hear your thoughts!!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Look at us! We were suc

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Look at us! We were such babies. That cover photo is the weekend we first said, “I love you.”

Also, you know he loves you when he’ll move the cement trough or piano for you (multiple times.)

Hope you all had a beautiful day!!

(Can you name the movie this song is from??)

Beauty and her books 📚 I looked up from doing

Beauty and her books 📚

I looked up from doing something, who knows what, to see my middle little working her way through book after book after book. And it made my heart glad. ♥️

We declared February a screen-free month and I often turn to find my kids curled up with a book. Again, it makes my heart glad. ♥️

I so want each of my kids to discover a love for books and to be life-long readers. Readers for learning, readers for enjoyment, readers for discovery and creativity, for inspiration… On the @readaloudrevival Sarah said something that grabbed my attention. She said (I’m paraphrasing) she wants her kids reading MORE after 18 than before 18. They’re reading and learning doesn’t stop at 18! It’s just beginning!

So again, this picture makes my heart glad because I think we’re headed in the right direction. ♥️

P.S. I highly recommend going screen-free for a little bit. It’s been refreshing (and challenging) but also refreshing. 😊

HOW TO MAKE MEAT STOCK Friends! I finally wrappe

HOW TO MAKE MEAT STOCK

Friends! I finally wrapped this video up and it’s here so you all can make your own meat stock! ♥️

Hopefully it all makes sense (send me any and all questions!)
And hopefully you don’t hate me for the music 😄 I think you’ll either love it or hate it 😆

I’ve been making so much meat stock because I started the GAPS diet in January. It’s basically a gut healing protocol through nutrition (that’s the suuuuper basic explanation.)

If you want to learn more about the GAPS Diet or about meat stock @lizzyloveshealth and @bumblebeeapothecary are amazing resources!!

Let me know if you make meat stock and how it goes!!!

Happy cooking! ♥️👩🏼‍🍳

“We don’t talk about Bruno”

“And we don’t talk about our ingredient lists.”

Says the beauty industry.

It’s sad but true.
Did you know the most RECENT law passed to regulate the beauty industry was passed in 1938?!?! 😱

And the law is 1.5 pages long?
The instructions for my printer are longer than that 😂😩🤦🏼‍♀️

On top of that, there’s this thing called “green washing.”
Oh it’s a thing.
Companies can label their products as “natural” or “organic” but there are sooooo many loopholes for toxic ingredients to be in those very products.

Take “Fragrance/Perfume” for example. Fragrance is considered a trade secret so companies aren’t required to reveal those ingredients. It’s where hundreds of toxic ingredients are hiding.

What do we do??

Look for companies who:
1. Disclose ALL ingredients (I mean ALL) for every product, to the public,

2. I’ll say it again, disclose fragrance ingredients,

3. Screen for heavy metals in color cosmetics 💄(every batch!)

4. Screen ingredients for: reproductive toxins, carcinogens, neurotoxicity, VOCs, mutagens, and other harmful toxicant

5. Are leading the industry and setting the bar higher than required

6. Are working to CHANGE the laws in the beauty industry.

They do exist!
Beautycounter is one of them.
Beautycounter goes above and beyond what the law regulates (have I mentioned our Never List of 1,800 ingredients known to be harmful that we will never use in our product formulation?)
Beautycounter is consistently advocating to see the laws regulating the beauty industry change so that everyone can get safer products in their hands.

KEEP BRINGING IT UP, FRIENDS.

“If you think we’re just selling lipstick you’re not paying attention.” 💋

They’re here! They’re here! Our Cheeky Clean

They’re here! They’re here!

Our Cheeky Clean Cream Blushes have DROPPED!!

8 gorgeous shades making it hard to pick just one!

I want to know! Which one(s) are you grabbing??

It’s not about checking off a list but man oh ma

It’s not about checking off a list but man oh man does it feel good when the structured lessons are completed by lunch.

What about the rest of the day?
They play! And keep learning! And build relationship! And read! And explore and create and so much more!

Sit down lessons do not = education.

EDUCATION IS ONGOING, LIFE LONG, AND ALL AROUND!

PS. I’m aware that I’ll not be winning any dance competitions any time soon. 😄💃

Happy Birthday to the love of my life! (Really, t

Happy Birthday to the love of my life!
(Really, that’s what he’s called in my phone 😄♥️)

In true Matthew Hale fashion, you gave me the opportunity to attend a conference on your birthday. AND you took the time to make a video encouraging me that they played at the conference (I most definitely cried.)

You are generous, kind, encouraging, innovative, fun, and industrious.

I’ll always say it - you make life BETTER.
You go the extra mile, put in the extra effort. Your attention to detail brings excellence to all you do whether it’s building a desk or setting up our family movie nights.

I love you @matthewaaronhale
Happy, Happy Birthday!

FROM CAFFREY Caffrey wanted to share some of his

FROM CAFFREY

Caffrey wanted to share some of his Lego creations. 😊 Below are his descriptions.
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The first picture is of the Wookiee trying to destroy the battle droids.

The second picture is the battle droid going “Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!”

Caffrey is an awesome Lego builder!

Ready in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…. to go to the grocery st

Ready in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…. to go to the grocery store. 😄

ONE DOZEN 12 years with @matthewaaronhale and it

ONE DOZEN

12 years with @matthewaaronhale and it just keeps getting better.

You married the girl who thought she was spontaneous only to find out she desperately needs a good plan 😂

Here’s to learning more about ourselves and more about each other and loving the newness we continue to encounter.

Yes please, to many dozens more.

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SHAME It’s a nasty enemy. It absolutely refus

SHAME

It’s a nasty enemy.

It absolutely refuses to give you permission to move forward. It binds you to present “failures,” whispering in your ear that you are exactly who you didn’t want to be.

Shame’s desire is to isolate you and hold you captive. If you are alone and frozen then you are an easy target and powerless.
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But Jesus.

Because of Jesus shame now whispers empty threats and needs only be reminded of its rightful place: NOWHERE NEAR YOU.

So if you find yourself face-to-face with shame today remember who stands victorious. Then lean in and declare, “Not today.”

And move forward. ♥️

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE? Dew Skin is my JAM!

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Dew Skin is my JAM! It’s my go-to for everyday foundation. It’s a tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 and improves my skin’s elasticity and firmness over time and brightens my skin and and and and.... need I go on? 😄♥️

Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation is amazing if you want medium or full coverage. Buildable coverage in 18 shades, it’s lightweight and breathable. Best thing? It’s basically skincare and makeup because of the hyaluronic acid in the formula. It plumps and smooths skin at application AND helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.

So which one would you choose?
Both is an appropriate answer. 😄

This is for all my fellow Mexican food lovers. L

This is for all my fellow Mexican food lovers.

Leave a comment with your favorite! 🌮🌯🥑🍅

If you have littles and haven’t heard of the Slugs-n-Bugs albums allow me to introduce you. They’re some of our favorites!!

WHEN YOU HIT A GOAL... Document it!! I’m real

WHEN YOU HIT A GOAL...

Document it!!

I’m realizing the value of record keeping and want to do a much better job at documenting and recording all of life.

We’re even going to implement record-keeping more intentionally in our homeschooling next year (and I don’t mean grades 😄.)

With that in mind I wanted to document this goal reached because it was a hope-deferred situation for a little while and will be a wonderful reminder to just. keep. at. it.

Don’t grow weary, be consistent, you can do hard things, your value isn’t tied to your performance (and neither is God’s goodness)...so much was learned in the pursuit of this goal.

I would miss so much if I thought the reward was in the goal. It’s definitely found along the way (though hitting the goal is pretty sweet too. 😊)

What’s something you’re working towards? Anything you’ve learned in the process that you’re thankful for?

JUST KEEP AT IT...AND SMILE! Sometimes it’s har

JUST KEEP AT IT...AND SMILE!

Sometimes it’s hard to get going but I never regret it and end up feeling happier and stronger.

Anyone else move today?

And thanks @kirastokesfit for creating a beautiful app that makes working out a lot of fun. I love all the movement snacks I can add in anytime!!

MAKEUP PREP Because we all know great makeup sta

MAKEUP PREP

Because we all know great makeup starts with great skincare!

THE NIGHT BEFORE 🌙
I use the Overnight Resurfacing Peel anywhere from 2-4 nights a week. It’s a great makeup prep because it literally resurfaces your skin revealing brighter, more radiant skin.

RIGHT BEFORE:
1. After washing my face I use the Countertime Boost Hydrating Essence because it’s like a delicious drink of water for my skin (which tends towards dry) AND it preps my skin for the treat step.

2. All Bright C Serum!! You know I love it but especially right before makeup because it gives an immediate glow. ☀️💛

3. Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion is my current favorite daytime moisturizer. It’s SMART! Gives me 24 hour hydration, adjusts to my skin’s moisture needs, and isn’t greasy feeling and great for most skin types.

Now I’m ready for makeup!! 💄

BEHIND THE SCENES Because I LOVE behind the scene

BEHIND THE SCENES

Because I LOVE behind the scenes! Anyone else?? It’s a little glimpse into what it really takes to get the final product.

It’s not all glamorous.
It’s not all lovely.
But the pieces all come together to make a beautiful recipe.

Anyone else love a behind the scenes?

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