Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Where busy moms come to learn about eco-friendly, time saving, gourmet products.
This post on how to fight cellulite was made possible by a review product. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are mine and mine alone. I’ll let you in on a little secret. I have cellulite. There I said it. If you’re like most women, you probably have cellulite too and chances are… read more »
This post on finding the best outerwear was made possible by a sample provided at no charge. All opinions are mine and mine alone. As much as I love to shop, I cannot stand shopping for winter jackets. I have the absolute worst time finding the best outerwear. I have been known to wear a… read more »
This post about good shoes for plantar fasciitis is made possible by a sample provided at no charge. All opinions are mine and mine alone. When I was in high school, my favorite pair of shoes was a pair of grey boots with 4″ heels. I loved those boots & wore them regularly. Fast forward… read more »
The best skincare for sensitive skin really depends on each person’s needs. I have had sensitive skin for most of my life. Finding the best skincare for sensitive skin has become a lifelong process for me. When I don’t pay attention to what I use on my face, I find that my skin is redder,… read more »
I’m looking forward to the spring fashion trends for women this year. One of the big spring fashion trends for women are pastel shades they are calling sorbet shades. I really love the soft, pastel shades in my accessories. They don’t work well next to my face (like a shirt would be) because I have… read more »
In 2013, Oz The Great and Powerful beauty products are all the rage. After all, who wouldn’t like to look like Mila Kunis (Theodora) or Michelle Williams (Glinda). Since I’ll be attending the 2013 Oz The Great and Powerful #DisneyOzEvent in just a few days, I wanted to share with you a few of the… read more »
Tips to look younger is probably one of the most common article titles in those women’s magazines. Face it, youth is wasted on the young. I remember my first gray hair and my first wrinkle vividly. Neither of them made me happy or good about myself. If only I could turn back the hands of… read more »
Eco-friendly travel tips are something I’ve had to think more about recently because I am going on more business trips. While I don’t have control over the flight I’m taking, there are still eco-friendly travel tips that I can pay attention to. It’s important to me that my traveling is as light on our planet’s… read more »
Homemade spa treatments can be an affordable, safe way to pamper yourself at the end of a long week. I love treating myself to a little pampering but I do worry about some of the ingredients in products I purchase from the store. I hear so much about parabens, phthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfate… read more »
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense. All opinions are 100% mine. Clothes that are comfortable and stylish aren’t a myth! My fashion style would definitely be considered comfortable. I don’t wear 3″ heels and clothes that are too tight to be comfortable in. That doesn’t mean that I’m… read more »
Hi! I'm Ellen, a 45 year old busy mom of two teenagers (15 & 20). Follow along as I try to become more self sufficient and live a greener lifestyle in rural Vermont.
