DIY Pedicure

It has been a very lazy weekend, which has been so nice! I actually found time to give myself a pedicure this morning -- a very rare occasion, indeed.

Don't get me wrong, I love going to the salon and getting my nails done, but it is way cheaper to DIY! Plus, this way I was able to soak my feet for as long as I wanted while watching last weeks episode of Hart of Dixie (if you don't watch this show, get on it!)

I started by filling my kitchen sink (no plug in my bath tub) with warm water and a spoon full of Natural Garden Soap's Fizzy Foot Soak. This soak left my feet feeling super soft and silky!

I soaked my feet for quite some time, which is a simple treat in and of itself. I made the executive decision that I am going to try and do this at least every two weeks.

Next, I used Julep's Vanish Cuticle Softener and Remover and an orange stick to remove unwanted cuticles. This was my first time using this product and I was very happy with the results. My nails look neat and trim thanks to this fancy elixir. 

I moisturized my tootsies with Julep's Mint Conditioner Pedi Creme. This stuff is amazing! The mint scent was cool and refreshing. My feet have never felt so soft!

Lastly, I swiped my nails with nail polish remover to remove any oils. I wasn't sure what color I wanted to wear, since both were birthday gifts from girlfriends. However, I ended up going with the bolder hue -- Essie's e-nuf is e-nuf.

What a fabulous way to spend my afternoon! Do y'all do your own pedi's or is the salon the only way to go? Chime in with a comment below!

XOXO

Meg

Soak, Spritz, & Exfoliate with Natural Garden Soaps by Paula Parrish

It has been one of those weeks! Between working with my hubby at our law firm and doing contract work for another attorney, I feel like I’ve been going a million miles a minute – and in heels no less! 

A good foot soak is exactly what I needed after this hectic week and this Jasmine Fizzy Foot Soak from Natural Garden Soaps really hit the spot! A few spoonfuls of this pale pink foot soak in a tub of warm water and I was on my way to some relaxation! The soak left my feet soft and smooth – and my favorite part – no oily residue on my feet or the tub! The water had a slight floral scent, but was not over powering like some jasmine products I have tried in the past. Paula Parrish, the mastermind behind the business, includes dried organic jasmine flowers in her soak, which for me, added a fairytale touch to this product! Who doesn't want to soak in a tub of flowers? 

 

Paula also creates an incredible Lavender Rose Facial Toner. This toner smells like what I’d imagine a morning stroll through an English garden would smell like – fresh and dewy with hints of fresh lavender and rose petals. I drenched a cotton ball in the elixir and swiped it across my face. It picked up all the oils and grime from my day and made my skin glow. I’ve even spritzed my face a few times throughout the day for an afternoon pick me up. The lavender is soothing and the rose petals are energizing. I’m planning on bringing this product with me on my next plane trip so I look fresh and put together when I land. 

I love hand crafted artisan soaps and this Honey Bee and Oatmeal soap is one of the best I’ve tried! The soap smells like milk and honey and features big oatmeal clusters that serve as gentle and natural exfoliates. The soap leaves skin feeling clean and doesn’t have any perfume in it, making it perfect for the mornings so I can apply my go-to fragrance. 

The products I sampled from Natural Garden Soaps were wonderfully crafted and beautifully packaged! With the holidays just around the corner, I’d recommend stocking up on some specialty gifts for any of the ladies in your life!

Be sure to check out Natural Garden Soaps at their online site and on Etsy, and be sure to check out Paula Parish’s blog for a chance to win some of her products. For more information on Natural Garden Soaps' bath bombs, check out Kir's review from earlier this week!

-Meg