I am just going to be real here, for a moment, ladies. We need to stop hating our bodies, no matter what size or shape they are. That is the bottom line. It doesn’t matter if you weigh a couple pounds more (or in my case, about 80) than you wish you did, are pregnant […]
Beauty
The History of Makeup as I know it
I have always loved makeup and cosmetics. As a little girl, I longed to wear it and start taking care of my body the way grown-ups do. I remember wanting to shave my legs so bad at age 9, that I tried and ripped off half my shin in the process. I still have the […]
Patriotic Nails Roundup!
Looking forĀ some nail art designs that are patriotic and playful? Look no further! I scoured Pinterest looking for the best tutorialsĀ You will find the nail art design here that fits your patriotic personality and your skill set! So get ready for the BBQ and fireworks and do some awesome nail art! To go […]
Arbonne’s New Calm line of Facial care Products
I was so excited when at the local Home & Garden show in Missoula, I ran into Arbonne Consultant, Stephanie Depew. She showed me an amazing line of skin care that is brand new to the Arbonne line of Skin care products. The line is called “Calm” and it is really amazing! I tried 3 […]
Neutrogena Naturals
I am always looking for new ways to love my skin again. As I have said before, my skin has been “misbehaving” since I hit my thirties and until now, I didn’t have a need for lengthy skin cleanser systems because I was very lucky and blessed with skin that was very nice, even toned […]
Easter Egg Nails
It has been a while since I did a nail tutorial and with Easter right around the corner, I think it is time I did one! I decided that I have had enough of the grey weather outside and wanted to do some pastel nails for the spring. These nails are super easy to do […]
Aveeno wants to nourish your winter skin!
Aveeno, a leader in skin care has always been a favorite in this house. My daughter has suffered from eczema since she was an infant and Aveeno makes some wonderful products for treatment of it and products for everyone to use. I was sent an assortment of Aveeno products to try out on my tired […]
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How to Cover a Nasty Blemish {Tutorial}
I am in my 30’s and one would think I am done with “zits”, but for me and a lot of women my age, that is not the case. I don’t get them a lot any more, but every month, like clockwork as soon as the monthly visitor arrives, my skin hates me. I have […]
Make your own nail polish color {Tutorial}
As you can tell if you have been reading my blog for any amount of time, I love nail polish! I think it is a way I feel more ‘put together’ and feminine. Did you know you can make your own custom nail polish colors? You can even make one to match your eyeshadow! (My […]
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Polka Dot Nails {Nail Art Tutorial + Manicure Monday!}
Saved By Grace will be participating in a fun blog hop for all you manicure crazy beauty queens out there! Join me every Monday for “Manicure Monday” where you can not only check out my weekly nails, but check out other awesome nails! I have been getting a lot of compliments on my latest nails! […]
The Importance of Teaching Good Self Esteem to Our Girls
When I was a little girl, I struggled deeply with self esteem issues. It wasn’t until about the age of 25 or so that I finally had, had enough of other people determining how I felt about myself that I finally found that strong girl inside of me. I have a pre-teen girl myself now […]
Pink Ribbon nails
Although it is halfway through October, I decided to do my nails in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. I get lots of requests for nail tutorials and although this one is easy, maybe it will inspire you š First, start with clean dry nails. Pick a bright pink color. I used Revlon’s “Sweet Tart”. […]
Sponged-Tipped Nails Tutorial
I did this look the other day and I was asked how I did it and thought my readers might want to know as well. This is a very simple nail design that just about anyone can do with no special supplies. First, gather what you will need: 2 nail polishes with complementing colors Cosmetic […]
Hair Chalk- Fun, temporary hair fashion!
My 9 year old daughter is such a fun little lady. She loves to be creative and she jumped at the chance to try HairChalk. HairChalk is fun, temporary hair fashion for people of all ages. It is easy to apply and remove. I was a bit nervous about whether it would show up on […]
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How to paint your nails fast and nice, every time!
It has been a while since I did a beauty tutorial. With the move to the new online home, I have been so busy playing catch-up! One thing I get a lot of compliments on is my nails. I always get told they look so great and people ask me who does them and are […]
Broadway Nails imPRESS press-on Manicure
I love false nails. I am a nail-biter so it is hard for me to grow out my own natural nails.Since I don’t have the money very often to go get a set of acrylics put on, I rely on store bought nail kits. Broadway nails has come out with a new line of products […]