10 years ago

Happy Birthday

Today, Bare Beauty turns 2!  I want to thank you, my dear readers, for being so supportive, engaging and, of course, for reading my lil’ ole’ blog.  Over three years ago, I decided that I was going to make so many positive changes in my life, that my prayers for better health, a baby and a career…

10 years ago

Pacific Everyday Sheer Coverage SPF 20

It’s that time of year… When it comes to tinted moisturizer + SPF, there is a handful of Clean* choices out there.  To me, most of them seem more like “beach day” sunscreens; they just feel a little too thick and heavy for daily use, especially when applied over other skincare products and under makeup.  I finally…

10 years ago

Good For You Friday: Quinoa Spoon Salad

  Leon’s Oyster Shop, one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston, has some of the best creative salads in town.  I couldn’t stop thinking about their Whole Grain Spoon Salad, so I made a gluten-free imitation, and it was a success.  Flavorful and satisfying, this salad makes a great side dish or lunch.  And, it’s EASY. |…

10 years ago

My Favorite Everyday Luxuries

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of the same question from readers and friends alike: Do you really use that product you mentioned on the blog the other day?  The short answer is Yes.  I sample lots and lots of products, but you won’t hear about them on the blog unless I l-o-v-e them. Full disclosure: I’ve…

10 years ago

Oily-Skinned Girls: Rejoice!

So, by now you’ve probably heard how bad sulfates* are for you, but I know many of you can’t live without a foaming facial cleanser.  I get it; you just don’t feel like you can get all your makeup off without it, you don’t feel truly clean unless you see bubbles, etc. I like a foaming cleanser…

10 years ago

The Green Easter Basket

    I didn’t make an Easter Basket for Annabel last year, as she was not even five months old. (Maybe I should have for the photo-op, but I could barely get out of the house in decent clothes to get groceries at that point…)  This year, I kind of have my act together (kind of) and…

10 years ago

Little Quinoa Patties

This recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks, Super Natural Every Day, by Heidi Swanson.  I make these yummy lil’ morsels for Annabel every couple of weeks and freeze most of the batch.  They are a lifesaver in that moment when I realize that she needs dinner and what was that I forgot to do today?…