Author: Sandy Esprit
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How I Curated a Damage-Repair Hair Wash Routine (Without Compromising My Scalp Health)
Over the past year, I came to a hard realization—my hair was damaged. Breakage, dryness, and dullness crept in after years of coloring, styling, and product testing. To make things even more complicated, I also have dandruff and a sensitive scalp. I knew I needed a gentle yet effective routine that would not only restore…
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Prepping My Eldest for the EQAO: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Why We’re Doing It
As a homeschool parent, I’ve always been curious how our journey stacks up against the public school system—not out of competition, but out of curiosity. Are we hitting the same milestones? Is our learning approach holding up? So when the opportunity came for my eldest to participate in the EQAO (Education Quality and Accountability Office)…
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PR Unboxing: What I’ll Be Trying Next — And Why You Might Want to Too
This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to shop through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! There’s nothing like the thrill of trying new beauty products—especially when they’re designed to solve real-life skincare concerns. Recently, I received some exciting PR that…
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5 OG Holy Grail Beauty Products Every Beauty Influencer Should Have on Deck
In a world where new beauty drops happen faster than you can hit “add to cart,” there are some makeup products that have earned their permanent place in our kits. These are the tried-and-true staples—the OGs—that never let us down. Whether you’re going full glam or just doing a quick face for content creation, these…
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What Motherhood Taught Me About Confidence
8 years. 3 kids. A lifetime of change packed into one body.I’ve gone from a size 4 to a size 14. My cup size shrank from a C to a B. I’ve battled postpartum shedding after every pregnancy and navigated postpartum depression—not once, but three times. Now, at 38, I’m still adjusting to a body…
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5-Minute Makeup: Your Skin But Better (Just 5 Products!)
Let’s be real—some mornings, the only thing I have time for is finding matching socks. But I still want to look awake, fresh, and like I have my life together (even if I’m running on coffee and chaos). That’s where this quick and easy 5-minute makeup routine comes in. It’s perfect for school drop-offs, Zoom…
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A Kid-Free Weekend in Quebec City: Celebrating 10 Years of Love and Little Escapes
After ten years of marriage, three beautiful children, and a whole lot of life in between, my husband and I finally did something we hadn’t done in far too long—we took a kid-free getaway. And let me tell you: it was everything we needed and more. This special trip was in anticipation of our 10-year…
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Title: Growing Together: A Home Education Journey with Life Science and Sunflowers
Welcome to our homeschooling corner, where every day is an adventure in learning and discovery! Today, I’m excited to share with you a special project that my daughters and I embarked on—a journey into the world of life science through the simple act of planting sunflower seeds. As parents navigating the realm of home education,…
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Finding My Voice Through Motherhood, Natural Hair & Community
Posted on April 24, 2025 • By Sandy Esprit Long before I became a mother, I had already started losing my voice. Between a chaotic upbringing, the weight of religious trauma, and the quiet pressure to mold myself into the “ideal” wife and mother, I slowly began disappearing. I was existing, but not fully living.…
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Celebrate Earth Day with Omy: Skincare That Loves the Planet as Much as You Do 🌍💚
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating more than just beautiful skin — we’re celebrating responsible beauty. Since becoming a B Corp certified company in 2023, Omy has proudly committed to making skincare that’s not only effective, but also ethical, sustainable, and planet-friendly. ✨ To mark the occasion, enjoy 15% off sitewide — today only, April 22!Even…
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