Mama's Got Flair

Men Shave, Too!

April 15, 2011 by Jessi Leave a Comment

With all my posts on taking care of myself, the hubz felt a little left out. So, he's throwing his two cents in on taming his scruff. ~Jessi I am a hairy dude, anyone that knows me will tell you that. I am not proud that I have 5 o’clock shadow at 10 a.m., but it’s just how my body works. Shaving has been something I have bhad to deal with since I was a sophomore in high school. What started off as peach fuzz quickly became coarse bristles that just didn’t seem right on a science geek like me. I learned the art of shaving on my own without any help from my dad. I would lather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everyday Beauty, Personal Flair Tagged With: men's grooming, shave beard, shaving brush, shaving brushes, shaving face

Flair Yourself Friday: Facial Cleansing and Skincare

April 15, 2011 by Jessi 2 Comments

On this "Flair Yourself Friday's" post I would like to focus on proper facial washing and skin care. At any age a good skincare regimen is of the utmost importance. Not only can it help fight acne, but also help fight against the effects aging has on your skin. There are many wonderful products on the market out there for various skin types, and this is a wonderful time to experiment with various brands in order to find what you like. One basic must-know is that you should always wash your hands before you wash your face. The bacteria on your hands can make skin problems worse, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everyday Beauty, Flair Yourself Friday Tagged With: acne, anti aging, blemishes, clear skin, facial cleansing, skincare, wrinkles

Celebrating a Spring Marked by Growth

April 15, 2011 by Jessi Leave a Comment

I love spring. Flowers and fresh air. Garage sales and cookouts. Flip-flops. I even love the wicked storms that blow through the Midwest and leave giant mud puddles my sons simply can't resist. Ahhh...spring. All good things. While many families are welcoming babies and sending out graduation announcements, my family is celebrating a ton of birthdays and just being together...outside. Ditching the cabin fever is celebration enough for a couple who works from home and has three young boys. When you put two and two together, you can see why the blue skies and budding leaves … [Read more...]