NEW From Avon: NutraEffects

A seed is one of nature’s most powerful creations, it’s the source of life itself. Avon NutraEffects has harnessed this power into its breakthrough Active Seed Complex. The complex is made with Chia Seeds which are used as the hydrating base ingredient across all of the products within the range. The powerful hydration quality comes from the blend of Chia Seeds which can hold up to 12x their weight in water and are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. In addition to this, each NutraEffects formula is then blended with other nutrient rich seeds and skin loving antioxidants to target one of four skin care needs: hydration, balance, radiance, and signs of aging. The combinations deliver healthier, more beautiful skin from day one. All products are suitable for sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, and paraben- and dye-free. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

The collection includes:

The Most Inspiring Children's Book of the Year!

Meet Dream Big, the gorgeously-illustrated children's book by Kat Kronenberg. Children have big dreams, whether they want to grow up to be a firefighter, become president, or save the world. {Book provided for review/feature consideration} 

CATRICE Winter Wonderland

Kick winter doldrums and dull skin to the curb and dive into a winter wonderland with shimmering and sparkling products from CATRICE! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Pucker Up with Lipservis - The Ultimate Care For Winter's Pout!​

Exposing lips to the harsh winter weather may leave lips chapped, cracked and dry. Tending to lips requires more than just a fruity flavored balm or protectant to soothe the skin. Check out the new AllGlamR’s Lip Servis, a natural moisturizing lip treatment that holds the key to a mouth of full, soft, and healthy looking lips. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Prep For Spring From Head to Toe!

A new season is almost here, it’s time to revamp your look with these goodies from Aquis, Lumene, Malin + Goetz, and Atelier Bloem! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Guest Post: Making Me Mommy: Why I Chose Egg Donation

Becoming a mother was never something I expected to be hard. I certainly wasn’t prepared for the variety of emotions I would endure while facing infertility with my husband. Egg donation was not something I was familiar with as I began my pursuit of pregnancy, but thanks to the marvels of reproductive science, I can finally call myself a mommy. Here’s why I chose to use donor eggs to start my family.

Intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization did not work for me.

Like many other couples, we tried plenty of other methods to conceive, and they were not producing results. Each attempt had us boarding that emotional roller coaster again: apprehension, hope, positive thinking mixed with utter fear, and anxiety. After a while, I had to decide whether it was more important to keep trying to conceive with my own eggs or to move forward with an option that might finally allow me to cradle a newborn in my arms. 

In my case, I had a low ovarian reserve, which means that I did not have ample eggs left in my ovaries after 30-some years of working to achieve career goals and meet the right partner. For other women, egg donation might be necessary due to premature menopause or certain medical treatments that affect fertility.