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10 Things To Know Before Becoming a Beautycounter Consultant
10 things you’ll want to know before becoming a Beautycounter consultant These are just a few things that people always want to know about the Beautycounter opportunity before making the decision to join. Read over them and shoot me a note if you have any questions. I’m happy to chat with you further to determine…
Read More4 Effective Ways to Prevent Maskne and Have Healthy Skin
What’s the over/under on the word “maskne” getting added to the dictionary this year? Maskne, or mask acne, happens when sweat, dirt, skin oils, and bacteria get trapped on the skin while wearing a mask. Whether you support the idea of masks or not, they are very much a reality in 2020. If you are…
Read More6 Key Things I Look For When Choosing Sustainable Makeup
When it comes to safer skincare, we actually have quite a few options from which to choose these days. We can make our own products at home, choose from one of the many safer skincare companies out there, or fall somewhere in the middle with a minimalist routine like Dr. Bronner’s and a jar of…
Read More3 Ways to Take Care of Respiratory Health
Air pollution… inside our homes? It’s true—and right now more than ever, this is NOT something we need. Use these three tips to ensure you’re taking care of your respiratory health today.
Read MoreBreaking the Mold of Normal Self-Care
Self-care is more than spa days and big bottles of wine… it’s about taking care of what your body and mind need for a happier, healthier, more productive life. Here are actionable ways to start addressing the four pillars of self-care in your life.
Read More5 Products to Kickstart a Healthier Life
The beginning of a new year sounds like the perfect time to “kickstart” something, doesn’t it? I mean, I COULD go on a kickstarting soapbox over here (think kickstart new hobbies, a new workout, personal development) but let’s start simple: skincare and beauty products. Stuff you use EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. The products that go ON—and…
Read MoreHow to Nourish Your Skin in the Winter
It might surprise you, but I love winter. After spending the first 40 years of my life in mostly hot and humid weather, I finally moved to a place where I could actually wear all the cute coats I have accumulated over the years. No seriously, I have an absurd amount of coats … I’m…
Read MoreMaking the Switch to Safer Deodorant
You know what’s funny? Switching to safer deodorant was the very first safer product swap I ever made. I think I read something about the dangers of antiperspirants and aluminum, so I started using a natural deodorant. Now did it do the job? Not really. But I kinda gave up on finding a natural deodorant…
Read MoreWhy All Bloggers Should Have A Side Gig
You guys, this is what I thought blogging would be like. Me with a laptop, looking put together and working from anywhere. Cranking out content, steadily getting lots of subscribers, taking pretty pictures for my social media accounts. In my mind, this gig sounded cool and glamorous and sorta easy. I mean, I love to…
Read MoreWhy You Need To Choose Safer Lipstick
Man, I love lipsticks and lip glosses. Always have, always will. As little girls, I think the first thing makeup item we want to use is bright and colorful lipstick. We are just drawn to all those pretty colors! After watching our mothers put it on to get ready for the day or on special…
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I’m Amanda! I’m a Pilates & Barre Master Trainer, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Managing Director with Beautycounter, recently retired military wife, and mother of two very energetic boys.
I’ve given up the unrealistic notion of being awesome at everything and embraced the idea of just keeping the important stuff well balanced.
My life is not nearly as cool as my Pinterest boards, you guys. But I do try to live a healthy life and make better choices for my family. If you have any interest in doing the same, please stick around! Read More…
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This FREE guide makes it easy to incorporate small changes into your daily routine that will reduce your exposure to the most common toxins we're exposed to each day!
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10 Simple Ways to Reduce Toxic Exposure
This FREE guide makes it easy to incorporate small changes into your daily routine that will reduce your exposure to the most common toxins we're exposed to each day!
Grab this guide and you'll also receive weekly tips about how to upgrade your beauty routine, recipes and fitness routine! No spam - just good ole fashioned awesomeness.
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Toxic Exposure
This FREE guide makes it easy to incorporate small changes into your daily routine that will reduce your exposure to the most common toxins we're exposed to each day!
Grab this guide and you’ll also receive weekly tips about how to upgrade your beauty routine, recipes and fitness routine! No spam – just good ole fashioned awesomeness.