Keep Your Legs and Feet Smooth for the Fall Season with ONYX Professional

If you’re a busy mom like me, always on the hunt for beauty products that won’t break the bank, you might want to check out ONYX Professional. This brand has become pretty popular for its nail care goodies, offering everything from nail polish removers to cuticle oils—all without the hefty price tag. It’s perfect for those of us who want to get salon-like results at home without spending a fortune. 

What makes ONYX Professional stand out is its commitment to creating high-quality products that are easy to use and affordable—two things every mom can appreciate. The company has been around for a while, and they've really honed in on what their customers need: reliable, no-fuss nail care that gets the job done. Whether you're trying to quickly remove old polish, strengthen your nails, or just keep your hands and feet looking their best, ONYX has a product for that. Plus, they’re known for using gentle ingredients, which is a big win for those of us with little ones at home.

I got to try out some foot care products that were sent to me from our friends at ONYX Professional. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

As the summer starts to wind down, you might notice the same issue I have been facing. Dry, cracked heels and feet. The heat has been brutal, and as a homemaker, I spend most of my day on my feet. When I tell you my feet need help!!  Yeah, they need some serious help! These ONYX foot care products were right on time. I immediately tried the Callus Fix roll-on gel. I left the gel on for 5 minutes and was impressed by how my super rough feet became smooth just that quick. My daughter tried the spray version which claims it works in seconds. I didn't beleive that until I saw and felt it for myself. Both callus removers work so well. You do have to use a foot file to removed the callused skin. 

Callus Hero: Callus Removing Mist 

Calluses are unsightly and can be painful as well as embarrassing.  This convenient, fast-acting spray application gets to work in seconds to gently peel away calluses and dead skin. Product benefits & points of difference:

• Formulated with Salicylic Acid
• Affordable alternative to competition
• Easy-to-use and mess free 

Callus Fix: Callus and Corn Removing Gel

Pamper your feet and give them the self-care and look they deserve with Onyx Professional Callus Removing Gel!! For maximum results, use with other Onyx Professional foot care items. Self-care never felt so good!

• The fast-acting formula quickly breaks down thick calluses for soft, smooth skin
• Mess-free roll-on applicator take your feet from dull and tired to soft and supple
• Onyx Professional's Callus Removing Gel works for both men and women
• For maximum results, use with other Onyx Professional foot care items

Bye Ingrown Toenail Kit 

Salon-quality, stainless steel, compact nail kit includes unique toenail clippers and a multiple use double-ended pusher. With key features like a sharp, curved cutting blade and a pointed tip for precise use, the ingrown toenail clipper can be used to cut thick or ingrown toenails in a clean, hassle-free way.   It cleans debris out from under the nails, pushes difficult cuticles back, and aids in ingrown toenail removal. Product benefits & points of difference:

• Includes pointed toenail clippers and double-ended pusher
• Pointed head clippers remove ingrown toenails, debris, and thick, callused cuticles or skin
• Double-ended pusher cleans debris from under nails, pushes cuticles back, and aids in ingrown toenail removal
• Stainless steel

I was super excited to try the Coconut Bliss Foaming Sugar Scrub. It has the cutest silicone scrubber inside the upper part of the lid. The product is very thick and feels very moisturizing as you scrub. So while it is taking off some of the dead skin from your body, you get the mositure with it so your skin doesn't feel dried out. The silicone is a nice addition, but it is very small. You can easily use the product with an alternate application. It smells really good and left my skin feeling silky smooth. 

Foaming Sugar Scrub with Silicone Scrubber 

Elevate your self-care ritual with this luxurious Foaming Sugar Scrub. Unlike anything on shelf, this new formula features finer granules for a gentle, spa-like exfoliation sensation with an included Silicone Scrubber. Product benefits & points of difference:

• 93% Natural ingredients
• Enriched with Shea Butter, known to deeply moisturize, nourish and soften skin while helping to promote elasticity
• Exfoliates dry, dull skin to reveal softer smoother skin
• Includes a gentle exfoliating scrubber for an enhanced foaming sensation and deep body clean.  Soft bristles are 100% antibacterial and easy to clean
• Paraben-free, phthalate-free
• Available in four fresh scents: Coconut Bliss (made with Shea Butter & Coconut Oil; scent profile: coconut & vanilla), Rose Petals (made with Shea Butter & Primrose Oil; scent profile: rose & amber), Pomegranate Fig (made with Shea Butter & Apricot Kernel Oil; scent profile: pomegranate & fig), and Sandalwood Vanilla (made with Shea Butter & Blue Tansy; scent profile: sandalwood & warm vanilla)

Foot Rescue: Anti-Swelling Epsom Salt Foot Mask 

Quickly ease sore and swollen feet with this Epsom Salt treatment, conveniently packaged in easy-to-use booties. No need to worry about cumbersome foot baths, you can experience the swelling relief benefits of Epsom Salt at home or while traveling. Enriched with Rosemary, Urea, and Chamomile Extracts, our Foot Rescue treatment relaxes tired feet while leaving them softer and smoother.

All of these products can be purchased from Walmart or Amazon. I do suggest Walmart since the prices are a lot lower. Be sure to check out ONYX online to see their full product line. They have a new customer here, because the prices are so affordable, and the products are excellent. 

I hope you will give these products a try. They are perfect to include in your self care routine. I promised my husband that I would pamper his feet this weekend. Men's feet could use a little love, too! Thank you for stopping by today. 

Does O'Keeffe's Foot Cream Really Work?

Have you ever seen a commercial for a product that is marketed in such a way that you really want to try it out for yourself? I have seen the commercials and online ads for O'Keeffe's foot cream for a couple years now and I've been so curious about if it actually works. O'Keeffe's is supposed to be for extremely dry, cracked feet so I wanted to see if it would help these overworked tootsies since I am constantly on my feet. I am almost always barefoot or in flip-flops or sandals, so I finally decided to give it a shot. I ordered it on Amazon a couple weeks ago (after adding it to my wishlist 2 months prior) and have been using it daily for about 9 days now. 

It comes in a small jar and I was expecting a super thick cream, but it's not like that. It is a bright white color and does not feel greasy or heavy and is completely odorless. It absorbs quickly and you can walk barefoot or put on shoes right after applying without feeling like you're slipping or sliding. I noticed a difference in the appearance of my feet as well as the feel after the first use. Even my daughters tried it and noticed instant improvement. My husband gives me a foot rub every night and he's amazed at how soft my feet feel. 

The product makes like a barrier around your skin that keeps it from drying out and it holds the moisture all day long. I'm used to applying lotion or cream up to three times daily, but only use this once a day. I don't know what took me so long to try it, but I am glad I did! The bottoms of my feet feel like I go and get a pedicure every day. It's awesome and I really do recommend it to anyone. You can find it here for under $10 and for an even better deal, you can get both the healthy feet and working hands cream combo below. It works out to less than $15. If you have Amazon Prime, you can get FREE shipping.

Seriously, if your feet are in need of some real help, you have to give O'Keeffe's for Healthy Feet a try. This one goes on my top 5 beauty must-haves list. If you decide to try it out, let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by today! 

How To Treat Yourself Every Month For Only $10

Being a mom often times means that you won't buy anything that you don't need for yourself. We are always thinking of the kids and tend to put our dollars towards their needs before our own. I remember seeing several of my online friends posting their cosmetic subscriptions boxes and was so curious about signing up for myself. After much consideration, I finally gave in. I subscribed last Summer to the Ipsy Glam Bag and couldn't be happier. Honestly, I don't know why I waited so long!

Ipsy costs only $10 each month and there is no shipping fee. You get a themed bag along with 5 beauty products every month. When you sign up for Ipsy, you will set up your personal profile to include your product preferences, colors, skin tone, skin type and more. This helps Ipsy to tailor bags that will work for you. Sometimes you will get lucky and receive full-size products, but most are sample/travel size. It is a great way to try products out to decide if it is something you want to buy without being stuck paying full price for the one item.

I think for $10, this is an amazing value! I have found some really great products along the way that I love and don't feel any guilt about doing something special for myself. Also, you accumulate points from doing reviews or getting people to sign up that can be redeemed for free items. You have nothing to lose and can unsubscribe at any time. If you would like to sign up, here is my referral link. I will get points for it (no money). Below are some of my previous Glam Bags so you can see for yourself what they have inside. What are you waiting for? Treat yourself today, because you deserve it!

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Pull Off Polished On a Budget

Whether it’s for an interview or a romantic date, polishing up your look only means good things. From makeup overhauls to new duds, posture practice to new accessories, implementing small changes can make a big difference.

Perfect Your Posture
You probably don’t realize just how much your posture affects your overall appearance. Slouching can bow your shoulders, causing you to look unkempt, shorter, and heavier. Poor posture can lead to various health consequences including back pain, so it’s in your best interest to work on perfecting your stance. Take a moment and consider your posture right now. Probably not the best, right? We all do it. Bending over at our desks, craning our necks down at our screen, slouching into the couch. Without making a conscious effort, it’s easy for us to fall into bad posture habits.

How to Improve It
There’s easy ways to better your posture, but they may not be what you expect. Contrary to popular belief, keeping your spine completely straight does not contribute to better posture. The best posture is brought about by maintaining two curves: the concave curve from your upper back to the base of your spine and the concave curve from base of your head to your shoulders. Keep your body weight balanced on the balls of your feet, and pretend your head and spine are being held up by a string from the ceiling, and remain aware of this throughout the day. Create alarms on your phone that will remind you to straighten your posture at hourly intervals if you find it hard to stick to.

Revamp Your Makeup Routine
Another easy way to polish your appearance is to overhaul your everyday makeup routine. If you’re using the same products and techniques you’ve been using for 10 years, it’s time to switch it up.

Switch Up Your Foundation
You want your foundation to look flawless without appearing cakey. Use a foundation that can create a matte finish and control your oil production throughout the day; my personal favorite is the Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation.

A New Lip
The nude lip is out, color is in. Especially in these cold winter months, don’t be afraid to try some deeper hues. Try a deep berry color or a rich red—don’t be afraid of the color. If you do go loud with your lip, keep your eyes natural looking, with just a swipe of mascara so as to avoid the clown look.

Try a Different Liner
Instead of sticking with the same old boring brown that you first tried when you were thirteen, incorporate some exciting hues into your eyeliner. Depending on your eye color, there are various options that can really make those irises pop. Try out copper if your peepers are hazel, use grey to make blue eyes stand out, and stick to light purple for brown eyes.

Relieve Your Stress
Do you want to know the one thing that doesn’t look good on anyone? Stress. Excess stress forces your body to produce a variety of hormones including cortisol, which results in more oil production and subsequently more skin problems, including acne. From under eye circles to puffy skin, stress wreaks havoc on our physical appearance to be sure, but it can also be deadly. From obesity to heart issues, you have every reason in the world to better manage your stress levels. Get more sleep, exercise, receive regular massages, and talk to a professional if your stress feels unmanageable.

Update Your Accessories
Don’t forget to give your accessories a facelift. Update your jewelry collection with understated pieces that you can wear daily to dress up any casual wear. I have a personal affinity for jewelry with a personal touch; these necklaces can be customized with your initial and go with anything and everything. Update what you carry with you as well, even down to your electronics. Grab a modern iPhone case and stay prompt with a classic Daniel Wellington watch. Remember that every detail contributes to the bigger picture.

Focus on the Details
Looking polished is about paying attention to the tiny details. Maintaining your manicure and pedicure do more than you know, and you don’t need to head to the nail salon to have your fingers and toes looking their best. Use a high-quality nail polish brand like Essie to avoid chipping, and don’t skip the base and top coats. The extra couple of swipes will be worth the wear you get out of your polish. Another detail that makes a difference? Your eyebrows. Threading may hurt, but it does look oh so good once finished.

Looking polished is a matter of paying attention to the details you might have shirked before. Incorporate these little changes into your daily routine and get that “pulled together” look we all seek.

Prom nails made easy with KISS Salon Acrylic French Nails #Prom2015

I am absolutely filled with emotion these days with all of the upcoming events leading up to my senior daughter's big day; Graduation. Of course the months before she does graduate are packed with back-to-back events. One of the biggest and most memorable will be her Senior Prom. We already ordered her dress and have started looking around for the perfect shoes and accessories. Since our budget is limited to allow her to partake in additional senior events, we are going the DIY route for certain things. I will be doing her make-up and hair as well as her nails. Of course on prom day, the hours seem to feel like minutes and time goes by way too quickly. One shortcut we will take is by using KISS Salon Acrylic French Nails for the perfect 'manicure' in minutes. No worries about nail polish drying or trying to get into the nail salon on what will be one of the busiest days of the year.

KISS makes life so much easier and you get the exact look you want with minimal effort or skill level. And for the price of only $7.99, it is a very smart choice! These French nails come on 6 varieties: Halo Effect, Sugar Rush, Alter Ego, Dry Spell, Simple Life and Pet Peeve. The lengths are either short or medium and the thickness of the white part varies.

Details:
Acrylic-infused nails deliver a flawless French manicure that costs less than a salon.

Acrylic-infused technology delivers a flawless French manicure that’s 10X stronger than other brands. The easy-to-apply nails go on with a seamless cuticle line so they look natural, and have a perfect French smile line that’s consistent on every nail!

Brie has tried these nails in the past and loved them. They really do look like you went to the salon and spent a lot. The best part is you don't have to be worried about chipping your polish or breaking a nail. These are the perfect solution to having beautiful nails for prom. As a mom, I'm very pleased with the price!

KISS Nails are available at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, Kmart and other retailers. See all of the products available at KISSusa and follow them on Facebook and Twitter to learn about the latest products.

I received products samples in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own as always.