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Dear Andi, What type of makeup would you recommend for tween/teen girls who are beginning to wear make-up? Is there a certain line geared toward this age group? No matter how much you tell an […]

Dear Andi, I know I need to wear it, but I hate the greasy feel of sunscreen. Any recommendations? I am the same way and tend to avoid sunscreen altogether to prevent that icky grease-slick […]

Note from the mamas: The Summer Remix symbol appears on posts previously published on nwaMotherlode that were noted as a “reader favorite”. If you missed the original publication date, we hope you’ll enjoy this encore […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor Dear Andi, I’ve started developing dark hair on my upper lip! This is so embarrassing and I need help. Any suggestions for the best way to get rid of […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode Beauty Editor Note from the mamas: The Summer Remix symbol appears on posts previously published on nwaMotherlode that were noted as a “reader favorite”. If you missed the original publication date, […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor Finally, it’s Mom’s turn to be waited on hand and foot, served breakfast in bed, and enjoy a relaxing day of smiling, happy children and a doting husband who […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor One of my favorite NWA activities to do with the kids is picking fresh berries every spring, something I never would have done if we still lived in Dallas. […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor Every year around Earth Day, I start looking for natural or organic options to green my beauty routine. I have discovered so many cool ways to make your own […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor As a visual learner, a lot of beauty advice doesn’t always resonate with me without a frame of reference. Enter the color wheel. I’ve seen a lot of references […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor I don’t want to encourage spring fever, since I still believe we are going to have a winter, but it’s hard to ignore this beautiful weather and the blooming […]

One of my Christmas gifts from my mom was a gift certificate to use at a new nail salon in Rogers. She had already been there once and liked it. I happened to get her […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor Let’s face it, getting a sitter and going out on the town for Valentine’s Day is a lovely idea, but probably not going to happen. But even though you […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor The only thing better than finding a new product you love, is finding one that is under $4! I’m sure I have mentioned my codependent relationship with Lip Medex; […]

Dear Santa, I’ve been very good this year. I’ve removed my makeup before bed, almost always. I’ve worn my sunscreen every day. And I’ve tried not to use Santa as a threat to control my […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor I woke up Saturday morning and was convinced I was having an allergic reaction to something because my face was swollen (true and pathetic story). But after a Benadryl […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor I know everyone wants to win The Big Chill Giveaway, but what to do with your old fridge when Metro Appliances and More wheels in your brand new stainless […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor While standing in line at Rhea Lana I struck up a conversation with a young mother of one, who was genuinely (or at least convincingly) shocked that I had […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor The awesome Go Hogs Giveaway  has inspired me to go all out for the game this weekend, including Razorback temporary tattoos and face paint. I’ve avoided them in the […]