Okay, so apparently today is not only Friday the 13th, but also a full moon! I’m not really superstitious, but that’s enough to make you want to be! Either way, I’m hoping for a good Friday! Here’s this week’s recap of Amy’s podcast, 4 Things with Amy Brown. Go listen to the full episode if you haven’t already, and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!
- Facial ice rolling. Amy’s friend and aesthetician, Andrea, was on to talk about ice rolling. You use a small tool that can be purchased on Amazon, place it in the freezer, and then roll it over your face to reduce puffiness and inflammation. It also helps with acne and headaches, and is really good for your skin. This is the one she recommended.
- Real mom, real tired. Amy’s high school friend, Erica, recently started a blog for moms, so she came on to talk about it. She shares baby and parent product reviews on her site.
- Breast explant surgery. Health blogger, Bethany Ugarte, came on to talk about her experience with getting her breast implants removed two months ago due to health reasons. She’s felt better overall and her confidence level has actually boosted.
- Salt lamps. Amy got a salt lamp for her bedroom because she read that it cleans the air, boosts your mood, and helps you sleep. She did some research afterward and didn’t find any evidence to support those claims, though. But she says it’s still pretty and creates a nice atmosphere, so she’s going to keep it and see what happens.
Here are the 4 things I’m loving most this week.
- Indian healing clay. I’ve been trying different natural deodorants lately and read that this stuff is good to use as a detox for your underarms. I used it there and on my face as a mask and I feel like it really works well! My skin looked better the next day. I mixed it with equal parts apple cider vinegar and left it on for about 20 minutes. Just don’t use a metal spoon or bowl to mix! I think it counteracts with the clay somehow.
- Hint water. I’ve talked about Bubly carbonated flavored water before, but I found something I like even better — Hint! It’s regular still water, with just a “hint” of flavor, and I’m hooked! My favorite flavors so far are the watermelon and cherry. I ordered from Amazon, and it’s a little cheaper than buying it at the grocery store.
- Lie to Me. It’s been taking me a while to finish a book these days, but in this case, it’s not because I didn’t like it! This book is about a woman who’s unhappy in her marriage, even though it looks perfect from the outside, and she goes missing. It has so many twists and turns, and just when you think you might know what’s going to happen, it turns out differently.
- Dave’s Killer Bread. Not sure why it took me so long to try this bread, but it’s great for toast and sandwiches. I got the 21 whole grains and seeds, thin sliced. I love that it’s healthy and all natural!
I hope everyone has a great weekend! I know I’m more than ready for it. See you back here next week!
