Sleep & Glow Anti-Aging Pillow Review

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As I’m getting older, lines are starting to appear on my face. I’ve learned that many of these fine lines are a result of sleeping on my side and stomach. I’ve known that silk pillows cases can help, but now there’s a pillow that is specifically designed to reduce wrinkles on your face through it’s unique design. Introducing, Sleep & Glow Omnia Anti-Aging Pillow!

I don’t know why I didn’t know about this genius invention sooner, but I’m just glad I own and use this pillow now. I’ve used it over the past two nights, and I’ve already woken up less puffy and without pillow marks and lines on my face.

The pillow is extremely soft, and the cover is silky smooth ensuring less friction than a cotton or linen pillow case. The profile is low, and the pillow comes with an additional pad to suit your size and comfort.

The pillow is symmetrical, so if you switch from side to side, you’ll find the same curves for your face to nestle into. These grooves and curves ensure less pressure on your skin, and therefore, less lines on your face over time.

I absolutely plan to continue sleeping with this pillow, and I’m very glad I gave this product a try. This anti-aging pillow is worth the purchase and will save you money on anti-aging skincare in the long run.

How A Wardrobe Upgrade Can Boost Your Confidence

Confidence is a tricky feeling to master; so many different things can impact it, most notably, your appearance. A great deal of what contributes to how confident you feel about your appearance is the clothing you choose to wear on a daily basis. 

If you are someone who doesn’t buy new clothes regularly, you might begin to feel uninspired by your wardrobe and overall look. This may lead you to subconsciously feel less confident in yourself. This is not to say that constantly buying new clothes all the time will make you feel confident- not at all. But, regularly taking stock of what clothing you have that makes you feel your best, as well as incorporating a few new pieces into your wardrobe every now and then can help you maintain or even improve your self confidence.

Refresh Your Underwear Drawer

An often forgotten area of your wardrobe that should be refreshed regularly is your underwear. It is suggested that you replace your underwear every six to twelve months to help improve comfort and prevent any potential for infection. While it is unlikely that you would get an infection from wearing an older pair of clean underwear, the risk cannot be completely ruled out. Not to mention, wearing old, worn out underwear isn’t exactly comfortable either. 

Start your new year off with a few new pairs of stylish yet supportive underwear. Not only will you feel more comfortable throughout the day, but that comfort can quickly turn into confidence too! Feeling secure and confident in your underwear can make you feel like the most stylish person in the room, and that is sure to make you feel good! 

Upgrade Your Everyday Shoes

When you live a busy lifestyle, you want a pair of shoes you can rely on that are both stylish and comfortable. After a while, your favorite shoes will start to look worn out and eventually, you might not feel as confident when wearing them. Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes at least once a year to ensure that you don’t let your favorite pair get completely ruined and lose their appeal. 

A new pair of shoes like basic black boots or clean white sneakers can be paired with nearly any outfit and are classic enough to work with your wardrobe for years. In order to keep your feet comfortable and your confidence strong, be sure to upgrade your shoes from time to time.

Find Your Perfect Pair Of Jeans

Finally, if you’re looking to upgrade your wardrobe and boost your confidence, the perfect pair of jeans is sure to do just that. A pair of jeans that fit you just the way you like and go with a variety of outfits is arguably one of the most efficient ways to feel confident in your clothing. If you don’t have a go-to pair just yet, make finding your perfect pair a top priority. 

If you aren’t sure how to find the right jeans for you, here are a few tips to get you there. In general, you should have an idea of what your body type is and what cut of jeans you most prefer. Don’t be afraid to try on denim from a variety of stores and don’t worry so much about trying to fit into a specific size.

Keep an open mind while searching for the perfect pair. It can be easy to beat yourself up during the shopping process if you find that you don’t wear the same size you used to years ago, or that maybe you just can’t find a style that suits you. Try your hardest not to let those thoughts creep in. Remember: clothes are meant to fit and flatter you! Not the other way around.

Appearance isn’t everything, but confidence sure is. If you’re looking for a new way to boost your confidence going into the new year, try upgrading a few pieces in your wardrobe to feel more inspired and more like you.

Best Gifts for a Single Parent

The best gifts for single parents come in the form of service. As a single mother of two, I’m always wishing I had another pair of hands or more hours in the day. So, if you’re looking to give a gift that’s more than just a gift card or money (also very helpful) to a single parent, look to gifts that will save them time, offer convenience, and/or lighten the load.

Subscription services, in particular, are some of the best gifts you can give because it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving each month and is reliable. Some of my favorite subscription services to consider gifting are:

Walmart delivery - I love that I can order groceries with ease and they are delivered to my door with a click of a button. I shop at Walmart because you really can’t beat their prices, and they have a good selection of organic produce!

Green Mango Pest Control - This might be a strange gift, but honestly, knowing I don’t have to kill scorpions and spiders by myself is one of the best gifts ever. I love that Green Mango comes to my home on a regular schedule and uses natural pesticides instead of nasty chemicals.

Sweat App - When I can’t make it to the gym (also a great membership gift, especially ones with childcare), I use the Sweat app for challenging at-home workouts. There’s something for everyone with this app including meal plans.

ClassPass - Such a great subscription service that not only offers fitness classes but gives you access to beauty salons, acupuncture, massage, and other wellness services. The user can pick and choose how and when they want to use their class pass points.

Amazon Subscribe & Save - Talk about convenience, Amazon is known for saving my butt so many times whether it was for a Halloween costume for school or Christmas presents for the kids, or even coffee…This is a very practical, much-appreciated gift!

Sunbasket - Coming home after work, doing homework with the kids, getting them into the bath…Home-cooked meals are challenging for me. A meal subscription is a great gift for a busy parent. I like that Sunbasket offers healthy options with farm-fresh ingredients.

DYPER - Diapers are one of the biggest expenses of raising a child. Not to mention, they are one of those things that you NEVER want to run out of. There were so many times that I had to pack the kids in the car just to run to the store to get diapers. Save the bum and save the planet with a DYPER subscription! I work for this company, and I can promise you these diapers are incredible from end to end.;)

Whatever way a gift can lend a hand is truly appreciated. Babysitter money, cleaning services, and lawn care services are also great gifts to consider.

Holiday Pajamas with Garnet Hill

‘Tis the season for cute, cozy holiday jammies! There’s nothing better than curling up with some hot chocolate, freshly popped popcorn, in cozy Christmas pajamas for a holiday movie. Wouldn’t you agree?

Four years ago, I started a holiday tradition of buying the three of us holiday jammies, and Garnet Hill has been our go-to PJ supplier every year. I’ve partnered with Garnet Hill for four years now because their textile quality just can’t be matched. Not to mention, they have classic styles everyone will love.

I also get new slippers for all of us, and this year Levi’s shark slippers are my favorite. Noelle is wearing women’s sizes these days, and she picked out the comfiest slides. For me, well, I chose to go with the Birkenstock trends and chose a slipper I can wear outside to get the mail (haha, forever practical).

If you’re looking for a festive tradition to kick-off the season, jammies are a great idea. Right now you can get 25% off your order with code JOY! Make sure to not delay so that you can avoid shipping delays!

A LETTER TO A GRIEVING WOMAN

Dear _____,

You don’t know me, but I’ve been praying for you and your family since the day you held your baby in your arms and have continued to pray even though you cannot hold your baby in your arms today.

My friend told me you were headed to the ocean to escape and grieve, and she thought maybe I may have some comforting words for you since I too have escaped to the edges of the earth to grieve.

I have not lost a child, so I don’t want you to think I know how you feel or that there are any words I can say to take your pain away. Words fail in the presence of the greatest grief we can know in this life. And I know that the hundreds of “I’m so sorry’s” or “I’m praying for you’s” or “sending you love’s” feel like nothing right now. So, instead, here’s a story about a trip to the ocean: 

I went to the ocean so life could stand still for a moment and the waves could drown out the noise of my thoughts. 

I went to the ocean to catch my breath and to feel wind and life whip through my hair and across my face because I felt numb. 

I went to the ocean to face the abyss of dark and ominous waters with seemingly no end in sight wondering how in the world I could ever be on the other side of this when prayers and miracles seemed to have failed. 

I went to the ocean for answers from God and to let my endless tears of disappointment and sadness add to their depths. 

I went to the ocean to be held by the warm sun because there was no one else to hold me and my arms couldn’t reach far enough around. 

I went to the ocean because I didn’t know where else to go. It just seemed like a place that was better than anywhere else, especially better than the deafening silence of empty rooms. 

Maybe you are going for one or all of these reasons too. Maybe more. And I’m glad you are. I couldn’t tell you why I was going at the time, but God met me there in it all.

There were no answers to why it all happened, but there was healing just like God always has done with water whether it be a well, a sea, a cup, a murky lake, or a bucket to wash feet. 

I left the ocean knowing:

That this isn’t the end of the story. 

That this wasn’t for nothing. 

That this will be redeemed. 

That this won’t always feel like this. 

That I am not alone.

That God knows and understands. 

That’s the best way I can sum it up. 

It has been four years since that first trip, and I continually go back to that shore with the same sunsets and the same views like a ritual of remembrance. And ever since I went back the first time, it has felt like I am standing on the other side of the Red Sea astonished as to how I got to the other side. It’s spectacular and miraculous and a place I now dream of living one day.

So, my prayer for you is that the depths of the ocean meet the depth of your pain. And that the depths of your pain meet the depths of God’s peace and compassion. And that the depths of peace are displayed in the sun, the wind, and the water. And that you leave with enough hope in your pockets to sustain you until your next visit. 🌊

Peace be with you, 

Alex