Beauty

How To Be A Great Long-Distance Grandmom

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Woman and Child

Disclosure: Affiliate links included. A small commission could be earned if you purchase through my links, which won’t cost you a penny. The happy day has arrived and you’re now a grandmom.  The only sad part of this new title is that you don’t live close to your new grandchild.  Being a long-distance grandparent is hard for so many reasons.  Your visits may not be as often as you would like, but there are many ways to stay in touch. I am a long-distance grandmother and each trip to visit the little sweetie is eagerly planned.  When you can’t be close all the time, it’s always shocking to see the huge changes from visit to visit.  Having my child send me pictures and videos online has been a terrific blessing.  It makes me feel like I’m there.  All that’s missing is a hug! One way that I like to stay close with my new grandchild (and his parents) is to send little care packages.  Sending a little gift every month or so has been fun and lets them know that I’m thinking of them often.  Care packages are perfect because they can vary greatly in price. My care packages are not expensive but I do try to send something that the parent values.  When the grandchild is still an infant, the gift can be practical or more of a luxury.  While a baby may be needing a new teether or onsies, a new mom could also benefit from a little self-care. Care packages for moms will be greatly appreciated because new moms are sleep-deprived and can get to feeling the need for something that makes them feel beautiful.  Whether you’re buying for your daughter or daughter-in-law, she’ll love getting to feel pampered. Although there are many pre-packaged care packages available in stores and online, it’s better to be personal when you send a gift.  If you know what her favorite brands, colors, or fragrances are, go ahead and send her something that you know she’ll love.  If you’re not sure, ask her or her husband. Here are a few of my favorite items to send in a care package: Wax melt (non-toxic with essential oils) Soothing lip balm Nursing pads Lovely night gown Journal Cute slippers New mom book with encouraging quotes or verses Herbal teas with beautiful cup Aromatherapy for shower or bath Massage gift card Organic lotions I hope that this list might inspire you to think of the perfect little items for a new mom care package.  Any little, or big, care package will be met with smiles and maybe even a tear or two when it reaches it’s destination.  Don’t we all feel a thrill when we receive a surprise gift in the mail?   @2019, copyright Lisa Ehrman

New Spring Looks From Milani

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Disclosure: Sponsored posts are offered to help you save money on great new products.  Affiliate link is included. Spring is the perfect time to create a new look.  We’re wearing lighter colors and it is a wonderful time to lighten up the colors of makeup we’ve been wearing in the winter months.  With all the outdoor events, it’s important to keep our makeup natural, as well as beautiful. That’s why I’m so glad to offer you a way to save money by shopping for Milani cosmetics at Walgreens.  Below you’ll find a $1 coupon to use on your favorite Milani product!   One of the pretty compacts that I would love to try is the Milani Most Loved Mattes Eye Shadows.  Aren’t the colors gorgeous?  These would compliment everyone.  For those who want more shine, the Foil Colors are stunning, too. Milani Cosmetics has everything needed for a fresh and natural look.  Their products will enhance your natural good looks and help you create a light and new look for spring and summer.  The neutral colors in this pack are perfect for older wearers.  Brighter colors will only accentuate lines.  The primers, liners, mascaras, blush, eyeshadows, brow kits, lipsticks and glosses and more will get you excited about trying something new from Milani.  Many Milani cosmetics are Vegan and all are cruelty free.   I hope you’ll enjoy trying something new and fresh to accentuate your natural beauty.  And, don’t forget the coupon!  Here at Frugal Grandmom we’re all about saving you money! @2019, copyright Lisa Ehrman

ERA Organics Review

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ERA Organics Anti-Aging and Eye Cream Review Since becoming a Grandmother, I’m in a lot of pictures.  I’d like to see my face in these pictures looking youthful and wrinkle-free.  I’ve been using a skin cream that’s designed for sensitive skin.  But, I’m not seeing any changes.  Maybe it’s not really a good anti-aging product? When I was selected to review an Anti-Aging Moisturizing Cream, I was excited to do so.  ERA Organics is a company I’ve worked with before.  I loved theFace and Body Wash and expect great things with the Anti Aging Moisturizing Cream, too.   Most products sell a different moisturizer for eyes and face, but this beauty cream works on both.  This saves time and money!  We all want to look our best, but that doesn’t mean we want to spend too much to do so.  I love the easy to use bottle, that allows me to squirt just a little at a time.  This saves money and reduces waste. ERA Organics is known for giving us organic and natural ingredients that are needed for sensitive skin.  The list of ingredients doesn’t include awful things like paraben and fragrances.  It’s also vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and non-toxic.  And, if you’re not happy you can use the 60 day guarantee! Many natural ingredients, above, will nourish your skin:  Hyaluronic Acid, Sunflower Seed Oil, Kiwi Extract, Argan Oil, Green Tea, Moringa Seed Oil, Vitamin C, Vitamin A. These natural ingredients will restore balance and moisture to your skin.  Even with all these good things added, it still feels light and not greasy on your face. Renew can be used by men and women to help with fine lines, wrinkles, and rejuvenate aging skin.  Don’t buy a separate Day vs Night Cream, because this cream can be used both times.  And, you can’t beat the price!   Begin the process of restoring and strengthening the skin on your face with ERA Organics. @2019, copyright Lisa Ehrman

How To Love Your Skin On Vacation

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Sun Hat

Disclaimer: Affiliate links are included.  Clicking on these links won’t cost you a cent, but may help pay my medical bills. When traveling, it’s easy to forget about your skin.  We plan vacations and make packing lists, because it’s important to remember all the things we need.  But, we often forget that our skin needs love and care. Summer trips are potentially dangerous for our skin.  How many times have you gone to outdoor places, like amusement parks, sporting events, parks, lakes, or beaches?  These places provide so much fun and are great places to create family memories.  But, they’re also great places to get sunburn. Make sure that you pack and use a good sunscreen.  You may want a sunscreen for general use as well as one for your face.  You may want a special sunscreen for babies or sensitive skin.  In my family, most of us have sensitive skin.  For this reason we like to use Baby Sunscreen with no fragrance. Before and after sun exposure, it’s important to use a good moisturizer.  My dermatologist recommends Eucerin Intensive Repair Very Dry Skin lotion for my dry skin.  It can be used all over, even though I like a different lotion for my face.  To prevent having any clogged pores on my face, I love to use Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion. When traveling in the summer, we wear shorts and want our legs to be smooth and stubble-free.  Having a good razor and cream is important to keep looking good, no matter what we wear!  What types of razors do you like?  One of my favorite brands is Pure Silk, that has great razors and shaving creams for ladies. To keep your skin really happy, you need to keep it hydrated.  Just like your insides need water, your face does, too.  Drink plenty of water, especially if you’re outdoors.  You can even spritz your face to cool and refresh your skin.  If you do get your skin wet, make sure to reapply sunscreen.  It can be washed off or sweated off and leave your skin unprotected. Hair needs protection from the sun and chlorine in the pool.  Before swimming, you can spray a leave-in conditioner on your hair to help protect it.  California Baby has a product that’s great for after-the-pool hair.  It removes any chlorine and returns the proper ph to your hair.  To protect your hair from the sun, when not swimming, wear a hat.  A Sun hat with a large brim can also help to protect your face from sunburn. So, enjoy your trip!  When you’re prepared, you can easily love your skin wherever you may travel. @2018, copyright Lisa Ehrman

ERA Organics For Naturally Fresh Skin

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Sponsored post: I was given these products to review, with no other compensation.  All opinions are 100% my own. Do you want skin care products that are natural and organic?  Do you have blemishes or dry skin?  Check out the Tea Tree Face & Body Wash.  You have probably heard of Tea Tree oil.  Let’s look at how this skin care cleanser and cream combine Tea Tree Oil with other great ingredients. When you want to cleanse and improve your skin, there are 4 key factors to consider: Balance – You want to have a correct PH Balance, so that your skin isn’t too oily or too dry.  This cleanser has a perfect 5.5 pH  Keep Skin Clean – You don’t want overly oily skin, because the oil clogs the pores.  And, you want the dead skin on the surface to be removed to keep your skin smooth. Help It Heal – For skin to repair itself, important nutrients are needed. Stop Irritation – This Cleansing Set won’t irritate your skin, because the toxic ingredients are left out.  There is no alcohol or parabens. To repair damaged skin, the Tea Tree Face & Body Wash uses these 8 ingredients: Tea Tree Oil St John’s Wort Pomegranate Seed Oil Burdock Root Aloe Vera Salicylic Acid Dandelion Rot GoldenSeal These ingredients have anti-inflammatory components and antimicrobial properties.  Of course, the proof comes when you test it for yourself.  That’s why I was excited to be offered the chance to try ERA Organics products myself.  My skin is very dry; made worse by Sjogren’s Syndrome. I really enjoyed using both of these products!  I not only washed my face with this gentle formula, but I showered with it, too.  It was very silky and gentle.  Even though I break out in rashes from many products, the Tea Tree Face & Body Wash caused no itching, drying, or rashes.  It was wonderful! The cream is very silky, too!  I used it all over for my severely dry skin.  I liked that my skin felt very moisturized and the feeling lasted for hours!  I think it’s a cream that you’ll also love. @2018, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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