The Teacher Diva

What I Packed in my Hospital Bag for Labor and Delivery

It's been 2 weeks since we've been home with baby George and I'm constantly asking myself what life was before this little one. While it has been a big adjustment, I don't think we've ever been happier.   I know many of you have requested a "hospital bag" blog post and it's still a question that continues to pop up in my inbox. The reason I didn't share this before baby was because I wanted to wait and see what we actually used and what we could have left at home. You guys know I am a minimalist when it comes to packing and I wanted to keep it that way for the hospital. ...

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Heading on a Trip? You’ll Want to Check Out These Affordable Travel Organizers

If you are like me, you love all things organization. Maybe it's because I was a teacher for 6 years or I just love the idea of things all having a place — either way, I get excited to be organized. Now that doesn't mean I'm always organized per se, but I like to have the tools when needed. I posted this makeup case on Instagram last month and got an overwhelming response of organizers seeking more tips and tricks when it came to this area. Several of you (528 to be exact) also bought one of these for yourself and mentioned how you wanted more ideas for affordable travel organizers to store makeup, skincare and makeup brushes. ...

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These Medical-Grade Beauty Patches Erase Wrinkles Overnight

Yes, you read that right. And if you've used SiO Beauty Patches you already know how great these really are. Over the summer, I discovered the SiO Beauty through Katey and Tina. After hearing the rave about the product, I ended up purchasing a few and quickly discovered why everyone was talking about them. It’s because they work. ...

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My Favorite Natural Product in my Beauty Bag

About a year and a half ago I started my journey to find a natural deodorant. That's right — things are about to get personal around here. To be honest, I was pretty set on my "current situation", but after recent articles and reports on the benefits of natural deodorant, I decided things needed to change. ...

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5 Makeup Products I’m Using From Benefit

I love to see what my favorite beauty and fashion editors keep in their makeup bags.  And though I have my routine down, I still love learning about the newest (or oldest) tricks in the book. Today, I'm spilling my beauty bag. ...

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My 5 Most Used Products from the Sephora VIB Sale

The Sephora VIB Sale is here, and if you're looking to save up to 20% off your favorite beauty brands, you're in luck! Here's a few important details about the sale: ...

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5 Beauty Exclusives I Purchased at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It's no secret that I'm a beauty junkie at heart. After launching my Beauty Talk series nearly three years ago, I have loved sharing reviews, products and tutorials with you! Since I was in high school, I've enjoyed researching and testing out new beauty products. One of my goals with The Teacher Diva is to always share honest reviews and introduce you to new products that I genuinely enjoy. Today, I wanted to highlight the Beauty Exclusives from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. With so many to choose from, I am sharing my tried and true favorites. ...

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10 Beach Bag Essentials

Beach season is in full swing and today, I'm sharing my go-to essentials for a day in the sun. After sharing scenes from our recent beach trips, I've gotten a few requests to share what I keep in my beach bag. These are my tried and true must-haves for any summer vacation! ...

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Tory Burch Gemini Link Tote Review

It's no secret that I love a good handbag. I often get asked about my favorite styles & brands and this is one bag that could not be missed. The Tory Burch Gemini Link Tote is a great style perfect for work, travel or everyday. See my full review below!   ...

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The 10 Minute Facial at Home

I love the feeling I get right after a facial. Who doesn't right? My skin is always so soft, glowing and more hydrated than before. But like most of you, the days are busy and I find it hard to make the time for a facial or a trip to the med spa. When I can't get to the dermatologist, I like to find spa quality products that I can use in the comfort of my home. ...

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