Kylee's Korner

I am a former model and current mother who loves the beauty and fashion industry and seeks the best products and value to keep myself current. I blog to share my thoughts, expertise and research with those who follow me. Those who read my blog gain insight into fashion, save money and avoid frustrations on the products they purchase.

  • Hi there! I am Kylee, a former model and current mother who loves the beauty and fashion industry and seeks the best products and value to keep myself current. I blog to share my thoughts, expertise and research with those who follow me. Those who read my blog gain insight into fashion, save money and avoid frustrations on the products they purchase. Learn more about me here!

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Bring in Spring with My Favorite Thing!

*I’m so excited to partner with FabFitFun to help bring in spring with their new spring box. It’s truly one of my favorite things!

Winter was fun while it lasted—we had a great holiday season, took the kids sledding in the mountains, and cozied up together nightly to hot cocoa. But I’m ready to usher in spring, warmer weather, and bright colors!

One of my most favorite signs of spring is the new FabFitFun box I just got. It’s my favorite way to greet a new season with fashion, beauty, and fun.

Bring in Spring with My Favorite Box!

FabFitFun is a seasonal subscription box that only comes four times a year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. It’s FULL of the funnest fashion, beauty, and health products, and the contents of the box are worth over $200 for only $49.99. It’s a phenomenal deal that gets even better!

Use the code KKBLOG to get $10 off your first box, making this awesome spring box only $39.99.

But hurry and sign up before it sells out! I promise you, these boxes go fast and this spring FabFitFun box is a good one!

What’s in the box:

You guys, this just may be my favorite FabFitFun box yet! Check out everything that comes in it! This is well over $200 of product and you get the whole box for $39.99 with code KKBLOG.

Just this adorable little robe retails at $84. It’s my favorite piece from the box…so cute for jumping out of the shower.

The box is customizable and you can choose items to fit your style and needs. The only problem I come across is having to decide which items to choose. They’re all so good!

Get your own Spring FabFitFun box!

Getting Ready for Spring

I’m completely ready for spring now. I mean, look at these sunglasses! All of the goodies in this season’s FabFitFun box are so on-trend! You gals know I love trying new products and this box is stuffed to the brim with high-end, incredible quality items. Oh, and many of them come from female-founded companies, which I absolutely love and support.

Don’t forget to use the code KKBLOG to get $10 off, making your first box only $39.99.

Another thing I love about my FabFitFun subscription is that boxes don’t come every single month, just four times a year. That means I don’t have to worry about managing a monthly subscription—it’s more like a little present that I give myself four times a year.

For me, that’s completely worth it! Plus, the box itself is a piece of artwork and always makes me happy.

Sometimes a seasonal perk-me-up is just the surprise I need. I’m loving FabFitFun and know you will too!

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9 Highest-Rated Charcoal Beauty Products That Are Worth a Try!

No doubt you’ve seen the barrage of charcoal beauty products on the market. Everyone from celebrities to moms next door are turning their teeth and faces black, much to surprisingly positive reviews.

So what’s up with the charcoal craze? Activate charcoal is a type of activated carbon made into a powdery substance that’s purpose is to extract toxins from the body. For health and beauty purposes, activated charcoal can be made from coconut shells and husks, and other nut shells.

If you’re ready to give it a try, here are the highest-rated charcoal health and beauty products on the market that are worth testing out.

9 of the Highest-Rated Charcoal Beauty Products

1. Charcoal Air Freshener

The reviews on this charcoal air purifying bag are impressive and this natural bag deodorizes, eliminates odors, and purifies the air for up to two years! It’s made with natural ingredients (no chemicals) and to rejuvenate it, you just place it outside in the sun once a month for an hour.

2. Teeth-Whitening Powder

You’ve probably seen a few alarming photos or videos on Instagram of people turning their teeth black with a crazy concoction. Well, this is it. If turning your teeth black to whiten them freaks you out, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But over 18,000 reviews claim that this teeth whitening powder is the bomb-diggity.

Charcoal teeth-whitening powders draw out the toxins in your teeth and help to naturally whiten them. Worth a try? If you can get over the black mouth, yes.

3. Activated Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste

If the powder stuff is too out of the box for you, try dipping your toe into the black pool with activated charcoal whitening toothpaste. You can take comfort in the fact that this stuff is made purely from natural ingredients like active carbon, organic coconut oil, and baking soda. When over 3,000 people have vouched for it, it’s worth a try.

 4. Blackhead Remover Mask

Aside from the teeth, activated charcoal is a powerhouse for the face. As a key ingredient in activated charcoal, carbon helps to draw out impurities in the skin, including those obnoxious black heads. This highly-rated peel-off mask not only removes toxins, but facial hair as well! Beware though, that some users claim it’s a bit painful to pull off. The perk: this can double as a Halloween mask too!

5. The Miracle Soap

This little bar of soap touts huge benefits. It can treat acne, can be used as a face soap, a body soap, or  a shaving soap for both men and women. It’s made from Dead Sea mineral mud from Israel and reviews claim that it smells fantastic and has worked wonders for acne-prone teens and people with psoriasis.

6. Charcoal Face Wash

If you have oily-prone skin, you’ll love this deep pore charcoal cleanser. Use it morning and night for clear skin.

7. Soft Charcoal Toothbrushes

If your spouse tries to steal it from you, you know it’s a good one. Soft charcoal toothbrushes are hugely popular right now, as they help whiten your teeth while wiping out plaque.

8. Charcoal Beauty Sponge

It looks like a pumice stone, but it’s actually super soft. This charcoal beauty sponge uses activated bamboo charcoal to clean and tone your skin. To use, soak the sponge in water and apply to face. No cleanser necessary.

9. Charcoal Pore-minimizing Scrub

Lastly, this little jar is a gem to have in your beauty cabinet. It’s a charcoal scrub infused with collagen and stem cell to make your skin extra clean. It draws out dirt and cleanses and even minimizes your pores.

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There you have it—some new beauty faves for the adventurous at heart! What charcoal beauty products have you tried?

 

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Making Valentine’s Day Special for All Your Valentines

How is it already time to start planning for Valentine’s Day? Is it me or does it feel like we just celebrated Christmas and the New Year? Even though Valentine’s Day is a more informal holiday, I still enjoy planning different things throughout the day to make it a special time for my family. However, I try to keep the spending under control since we are coming off the heels of Christmas. Instead of only focusing on gift giving, I also plan activities that will be fun for the kids.

Below, I have listed some of my favorite activities (which are also linked on my Pinterest Page under Valentine’s day) that I have done in years past and turned out to be a big hit with my family. I have also included some small gift ideas for my hubby, kids and even myself!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

GIFT GUIDE

For the Kids:

Valentine’s Day Onesie

This onesie is so sweet for a little girl or boy. It also comes in black and is available up to 18 months.

I Steal Hearts Shirt for Boys

What little boy doesn’t love dinosaurs and steals the hearts of all those around him? This is such a cute t-shirt and is under $15 with free shipping!

Heart Tutu Skirt

I love this tutu skirt for girls. If it’s a chilly night you can pair it with tights and leggings for a fun look!

Valentine’s Day Mailbox Kit Unicorn

Valentine’s Day Mailbox Kit Dinosaur

I am loving these fun mailbox kits for kids! They can be used at home or school to store all of their Valentine’s Day cards. Plus it doubles as an activity for them to do to keep busy!

For Him:

Keychain

This has got to be one of the sweetest keychains I have ever seen for your man. Plus, it gets great reviews, is under $10 and has free shipping! Win!

You Are My Human Shirt

This is such a fun and silly shirt to give your guy. It combines sweet and funny without being overly mushy!

For You:

2 Pack Mug Set

These mugs are so adorable and I am digging the pretty pale pink color and sweet saying on them. A perfect way to start your morning off alone or with your Valentine!

Coordinating Family Shirts

How fun are these matching shirts for the entire family? It would make the cutest photo session and they are all reasonable prices!

 

ACTIVITIES TO TRY

Valentine’s Day Pancakes

This mini stack of pancakes is super cute and easy to make!

Mini Heart Shaped Pizza

We have set up a create your own pizza station with our kids before and they love it! All you need to do to make it different for Valentine’s Day is make the pizzas into hearts!

Heart Shaped Caprese Salad

This is a fun, easy and romantic appetizer that you could share with your Valentine.

Handmade Valentine’s Day Card

My kids love making cards for everyone they know! I love how these are personalized with their handprints!

Dog Craft

This is another easy craft idea for the kids to make. They could also be used as cards or as a gift for someone!

Tic Tac Toe with MMs

This game is super easy to create and keeps the kids busy for a while, if they don’t eat all the game pieces!

Musical Hearts

This is a great game to get the kids to burn some energy and move around! It can also be customized to make it easier or harder depending on the age range!

Popcorn Mix

We have made this snack mix a ton in the past and it is always a hit in our house!

 

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My Goals for 2019 to Keep the Weight Off

Since we are still in the month of January, I’m making sure I stay focused on all the resolutions I have made for myself this year. For anyone who has been following me on social media, you know that 2018 was a big weight loss year goal for me after baby number three. I was so fortunate to have partnered with Ladyboss for my journey. Ladyboss is an app that provides you with healthy meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks six days a week! I love that this app gives you Saturday’s off, so you can have a cheat day. For me, being allowed to have whatever I want on Saturday’s helps keep my cravings in check and stay on track for the rest of the week. I never feel like I am depriving myself of anything which makes me less frustrated than previous diets I’ve tried. By following the Ladyboss meal plan and workouts, I’ve lost 26 pounds and kept the weight off this time! If this app sounds like something you’d like to try (what do you have to lose, besides unwanted weight), you can try it for free here!

DAILY WORKOUTS, MEALS AND WEEKLY GROCERY LISTS

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Even though I have had a lot of success in keeping the weight off this time, I am always trying to be mindful on what other tweaks I can make in my daily routines to live the healthiest life possible. For 2019 I have decided to try swapping out simple every day foods with healthier alternatives. My hope is this will help me maintain my current weight and continue to feel fabulous! Here are some things I am going to try swapping out when cooking.

  • Instead of sour cream, try using plain Greek yogurt. I haven’t been able to tell a difference in taste and it cuts back on some of the unnecessary calories.
  • Try using Classic Yellow Mustard instead of Mayonnaise. Mustard has ZERO calories!
  • When making a sandwich or burger, try eating it without the bun or bread. Or, try an open-faced sandwich and only use one piece of bread instead of two.
  • If you are grabbing peanut butter, try an all-natural one that only has peanuts listed in the ingredients. This will help cut down on a lot of sugar and it still tastes delicious.
  • Craving pasta? Go for whole wheat pasta or try using a spiralizer to create pasta from veggies!
  • Where are my ladies who love sweets like me? Ladyboss lean protein powder is an amazing product to have on hand for dessert making! I’ve used this product to make healthy Reese’s shakes and cake balls! This powder was created with ladies in mind and was specially formulated to taste just like cake. It has been a total game changer for me! I have a hard time giving up sweets and with this protein powder, I don’t have to. It is truly delicious!

I am also including some links below to some FREE resources that I have come across that provide more healthy swaps and recipes. Also, if you haven’t already, please join me in Kylee’s Korner Weight Loss group on Facebook.  It is a group I created to help us ladies support one another in achieving our goals and being the best versions of ourselves we can be. Let’s do this ladies!

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4 Resolutions That Will Calm the Crazy This Year

The new year is a time to regroup, reenergize, and resolve to make a change. You may have one major goal in mind or a series of smaller ones. There may be new ideas to adopt or old habits to toss out. The truth is, if you’re craving more zen in your daily life, here are a few things to try.

4 Resolutions That Will Calm the Crazy This Year

1. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity.

To quote Henry David Thoreau, the writer and philosopher who left his life behind and went to the woods to get back to simple living:

“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb nail.”

Today, many of our affairs are a hundred or a thousand. We say yes to every favor, responsibility, and extra-curricular activity, skyrocketing our stress level and taking time away from the people and things that matter most.

This year, live by the mantra, simplicity, simplicity, simplicity. If this means saying no more than you say yes, do it. If it means missing spring soccer tryouts, that’s fine. You will be happier when your accounts fit on your thumb nail than on a mile-long to-do list.

2. Get rid of a bunch of stuff.

This year I am purging my home and my life of all the things that have accumulated over the years. I’ve found that “stuff” does not bring happiness, and on the contrary, too much of it invites turmoil.

When I can’t take two steps into my kids’ rooms because of excess toys scattered around, I get cranky. Cluttered closets and bursting junk drawers make me feel just as disorderly on the inside as things are on the outside. This year I’m tackling every room in my house, picking up every item, and asking myself:

  1. Does someone need this to live?
  2. Does this bring true joy?
  3. Would I be okay if this was gone from my life?

3. Meditate every day.

Cartoons may depict meditation as sitting cross-legged, arms outstretched chanting “Hmm, hmm,” but there’s nothing loony about it. Meditation has been around since around 1500 BCE and everyone from Buddhist monks to modern-day moms can use it to de-stress and live each day with more focus and intention.

Meditation takes many forms. Beginners can meditate for a few minutes, then work up to greater lengths of time; some pros can meditate for hours!

For me, I’m striving for ten minutes of meditation daily, mid-day while the baby naps.

4. Positive affirmations…because you can.

Affirmations are positive statements that silence the inner critic that says, “You’re not good enough. That’s too scary to try. Someone else could do it better than you.”

It’s self-talk that can get you out of a slump, get you to try something out of your comfort zone, and realize that you have a ton to offer. This year, incorporate positive affirmations into your daily life. Replace I can’t statements with things like:

  • I have the creativity it takes to do this.
  • This is hard, but I can get through it.
  • I am really good at what I do.
  • Here’s what I bring to the table.

Allow room for simplicity and positivity this year and you’ll notice a huge difference.