Wearing makeup and a mask is a nightmare for my skin.  Maskne is real, and it is everywhere.  My skin needs a wash and a detoxifying mask.  And sleep, so much sleep.  Here are some of the best ones.

My go to black tote from Everlane is on its last legs, so I decided to go looking for a bag that was more purse than shopper.  I’m not carrying that much these days, so a hobo bag was the perfect compromise.  Here are a few to choose from.

Happy New Year!  Let’s talk about microdermabrasion — mechanically removing dry, dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin.  Hello Giggles has a post on microdermabrasion at home that covers the basics.  Here are some devices and products that are worth a look.

How was your holiday?  I hope that, in all the chaos, you found a moment to relax and recharge.  And now that the season is ending, many retailers are offering up sales that are worth mentioning.  For my best picks, I chose the four sales that I wanted to shop most.

Spending the winter in Montana is a question of proper preparation.  You need a coat, gloves, hat, boots, thermal underwear, hand warmers, a space heater, a heating pad, an electric kettle, and prayer.  Because the walk from the parking lot to the Capitol may only be a few hundred yards, but in the frigid wind and blowing snow, you might as well be Shackleton on …