Carrie Willard

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April 14, 2014 by Carrie

Perception: Yours Versus Theirs

Noticing the different ways people perceive the same event is fascinating to me. For instance, today I had an experience that illustrates the point well. To explain, I need to go back to last night. Victoria suddenly fell asleep on Daddy’s chest before suppertime. She had already had a long nap that day, so I […]

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December 31, 2012 by Carrie

Even a Minimalist Satisficer Needs Clothing Sometimes (StitchFix review)

If you’ve read The Happiness Project, you’re familiar with the terms “maximizer versus satisficer“. A satisficer (that’s me) has high standards but once she’s found something that works, she is satisfied with her choice. She doesn’t have to find the perfect, ideal item like a maximizer does. And she doesn’t enjoy that kind of searching […]

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May 30, 2009 by Carrie

Sugaring at Home Kit

I’m blessed with lots and lots of dark, thick, coarse, wavy, curly hair. And the mane on my head isn’t half bad either. Being a hairy kind of gal can be a mixed bag. I bought a sugaring at home kit to try out. Soon there will be swimming, maybe a trip to the beach, not to […]

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March 14, 2009 by Carrie

Natural Hand and Nail Care

This post is part of a series about natural beauty and skin care. Other posts in this series: Natural beauty treatments Natural beauty treatment ingredients Natural hand and nail care (current page) Natural hair care treatments Natural body care treatments Natural skin care recipes Natural Hand and Nail Care Our hands do so much for us. They’re […]

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March 13, 2009 by Carrie

Natural Hair Care Treatments

This post is part of a series about natural beauty and skin care. Other posts in this series: Natural beauty treatments Natural beauty treatment ingredients Natural hand and nail care Natural hair care treatments (current page) Natural body care treatments Natural skin care recipes Keeping our hair looking its best is a top priority for many of […]

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March 12, 2009 by Carrie

Natural Body Care Treatments

This post is part of a series about natural beauty and skin care. Other posts in this series: Natural beauty treatments Natural beauty treatment ingredients Natural hand and nail care Natural hair care treatments Natural body care treatments (current page) Natural skin care recipes Your face may be the first thing people see, but the skin on […]

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March 11, 2009 by Carrie

Natural Skin Care Recipes

This post is part of a series about natural beauty and skin care. Other posts in this series: Natural beauty treatments Natural beauty treatment ingredients Natural hand and nail care Natural hair care treatments Natural body care treatments Natural skin care recipes (current page) Looking great doesn’t require lots of expensive, chemical-filled beauty products. We can get […]

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January 9, 2008 by Carrie

Bible Beauty Secrets: get gorgeous with natural foods

Bible Beauty Secrets

An interview with author Ginger Garrett on the topic of Bible Beauty Secrets is below. What did ancient women know about beauty that we can learn? How did they use natural foods and ingredients to enhance their looks? Also don’t miss the free sample recipe of Rich Milk Body Wash courtesy of Ginger. Bible Beauty Secrets Carrie: […]

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