Tested ...Caudalie & Ahava

Ahava Purifying Mud Mask

An easy and comfortable to use, not too thick mask. It only takes a few minutes to use and the result is very nice. This product cleans the pores deeply and leaves  a fresh, even complexion. It soothes the skin. It did not leave my skin dry. It smells like mud but the odour is not too strong.

Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water

The biggest pros for this product are that it does not contain any  parabens, sulfates or phthalates.

It has a nice, uplifting fragrance from orange and lemon blossom, watermelon and mint leaves. Not too strong absolutely not disturbing. It leaves a refreshing feeling but makes the skin feel a bit tacky. It cleans the skin gently and does not leave it dry. However, it could not fully handle my mascara.

How about you? Have you tried any new beauty products recently?

XO,

Pippi

I wish you a happy and prosperous new year.

'Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book.

Write a good one.'  Brad Paisley

XX,

Pippi

Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday Season

1., Buy and decorate your Christmas tree early. This way you will get into that festive mood and you feel like you have managed to do one of the most important tasks.

2., Divide your house into sections and write a cleaning check list. This way you will not forget anything and the more ticks you have on that list, the more you can calm down.

3., Buy things online. You will save a lot of time not standing ques and not traveling. But try to select the goods from online stores you already have good experiences with. It is not fun to recieve a package full of poor quality products on 22th December. 

4., Meet up friends and ask them what and where they bought presents for their loved ones. You might get excellent tips. :)

5., Sit down and drink some hot chocolate. You will feel more motivated after a sort break from the stress.

6., If you have no idea, time or money at the moment, create a self-made coupon for a later experience. The best present you can give someone is your own precious time.

7., Magnesium+B6 - very good against stress and even helps you to sleep better. :)

How about you? Do you have any secrets to make it through the holiday season?

Thanks for stopping by.

XX,

Pippi 

Thanksgiving

Things I am thankful for this year:

Being able to give birth naturally.

Being healthy.

Having a healthy son.

Being able to breastfeed.

Having a husband who loves me and our son to the moon and back.

Having a very helpful and generous sister.

Having (at least some) time for the blog.

Each and every supportive comment I got as a new mom.

Hope you have a wonderful day sorrounded by your loved ones.

XX,

Pippi

Instapippi Lately ...

You can see other Insta related posts on the blog here, here, here and here.

Thanks for stopping by!

If you like these pics, don't forget to follow me on instagram.

Have a nice weekend.

XX,

Pippi

Hot Apple And Purple Cabbage Salad

1 purple cabbage

300 ml water 

3 big apples

100 ml olive oil

1 spoonful of salt

1 spoonful of pepper

1 spoonful of ginger

5 eating spoons of honey

150 ml white wine vinegar

Cut cabbage into 115 wedges; remove thick core and discard. Pull the wedges apart. Heat the oil in a large diameter pot. Add the cabbage and 300 ml water. Peel and grate the apples. Simmer them for appr. 1 hour. Add the  salt, pepper. ginger, honey and the vinegar. Simmer it for another 15 minutes. Serve it hot.

Enjoy!

XX,

Pippi

Instapippi And Fall

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You can find other Insta related posts here  and here.

Have a nice day.

XX,

Pippi

Home Decor And Technology

Smart technology has been around for years. It started with phones, TVs, and went on with almost all sorts of home technology. Now you can reach your house and any devices in your house with the help of your phone anywhere, anytime  to perform a variety of automated tasks. And while the main goal is to make your life simpler, they are not only meant to make that. 

Nowadays they are also meant to make your home more beautiful and to cheer you up. 

With Aura Frames  it is all possible with photos of your family, friends, pets, etc..

Aura uses Smart Selection, updating your frame with new photos as soon as you take them – your best pictures will just appear on your frame immediately. 

Aura will avoid photos that are low contrast, blurry, duplicate, etc., and only displaying your
 best photos. With Christmas around the corner it is a good idea to give Aura to your parents or grandparents and you’ll become their favorite child without lifting
 a finger. You can even pre-select photos to appear on the frame right after they receive it. Aura automatically creates photo collections of the people who you take pictures of most often. Eliminating the need to go through and manage your photo library. If you pay attention to eco-friendliness, it might be a big plus for you that Aura uses a minimal amount of energy, and the display will automatically go to sleep when the room gets dark.  

Below you can find  graphics of other products where technology meets design to make your house not only smart but also beautiful.

How about you? Which smart home tech products do you use? Which ones are you planning in investing in in the future?

Thanks for stopping by. 

Your comments are highly appreciated.

XX,

Pippi

How To Get Back In Shape After Giving Birth ...2

Did you know that jump roping can burn 135 calories in 10 minutes?

And that this single type of  workout  sculpts your shoulders, chest, arms, and legs?

I think with that said, it is safe to say that jump roping is one of the best ways to get back in shape quickly after giving birth. 

But be careful! It is not recommended in the first 6 weeks.

I rather waited with it until my son was 12 weeks old. I truly believe that your body needs some rest after giving birth. Do not overhustle it. You are beautiful and a wonderful mother even if you have a few kilos plus after giving birth. :)

If you would like to read more about getting in shape after pregnancy, read this post too.

Thanks for stopping by.

XX,

Pippi

Tested: Avéne & Biore

Biore Self-Heating One Minute Mask

 The minute I started to rub the product into my face it started to self-heat which feelt amazing on my skin.

I used it before going to bed. All that is required is a wet face , and 1 minute is truly enough for it to make a visible effect. After washing it off my face with a luewarm water, my skin felt really clean and fresh.

I love the use of charcoal in the mask as it hydrates the skin and removes all the dirt and toxins. This product is definitely one that comes on my  re-purchase list.

Avéne 

Cleanance Cleansing Gel is especially for sensitive oily blemish-prone skin. Mine is not like that so it caused a bit of dryness but not that much as to quit using it. I rather paid more attention to hydration than usual because the feeling of 'clearness' after using it really convinced me. :) 

But if you have dry skin, this product is definitely not for you. 

What I found a bit strange was that it is a soap-free product but smells like soap. I like the smell of soap so it does not really disturb me but  I was a bit surprised.I just did not expect the smell of soap in a soap-free product.  :)

How about you? Have you tested any new products recently?

Any recommendations?

Thanks for stopping by.

XX,

Pippi

This post was not sponsored in any way, all opinions are mine.