Looking for the perfect festive DIY treat? This Christmas Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub smells like warm holiday baking and leaves your skin soft, glowy, and pampered. It’s super simple, made with natural ingredients, and perfect for gifting — or keeping all to yourself!
✨ What You Need
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (or 1 teaspoon for a lighter scent)
¼ cup coconut sugar (or regular sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean
Almond oil (add until you like the consistency)
1 tbs cinnamon
🎁 How to Make It
Mix the pumpkin spice, cinnamon and sugar.
Add the vanilla extract and ground vanilla bean.
Slowly pour in almond oil and stir until the scrub becomes thick and scoopable.
Here is a little breakdown of trying these products. There’s something so satisfying about finishing up beauty products you truly used and loved (or maybe didn’t love.)
O-Bloos™ Rosi Glow Drops with Vitamin F Price 53.USD Shop At Sephora
These rosi drops are such a beautiful way to add a fresh tint to your skin. Perfect for those days you’re only wearing sunscreen, but you want a bit of colour and life. I love mixing them into my moisturizer or sunscreen, or using them as a light blush on the cheeks.
Why I love it:
Adds a natural, healthy flush without feeling like makeup
Blends seamlessly into skincare
Keeps skin dewy rather than sticky
✨ Verdict: Definitely a repurchase for me
Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum Price: $82 USD
I finally finished this bottle, and wow . it’s such a beautiful brightening serum. It evens out tone without any irritation and gives your skin that soft, luminous finish.
Why I love it:
Gentle but effective (no harsh AHAs sting)
Evens out dark spots and discoloration
Absorbs quickly, layers beautifully under moisturizer
Verdict: 100% repurchase. It’s perfect for most skin types, especially if you want brightness without the burn
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur in Pillow Talk Blur Price: $47.50 USD
This was one of those formulas that completely surprised me. It gives that blurred, velvety finish with a comfortable matte feel no cracking and dryness.
What I liked:
Smooth, cushiony texture that feels light and hydrating
Soft matte finish that blurs fine lines
Long wear without feeling heavy
I probably wouldn’t repurchase this While the shade is iconic, it just didn’t suit my undertone perfectly.Verdict: Wouldn’t buy again
This was a newer addition to my lip care lineup and ended up being a nice surprise. It’s a serum designed to plump and hydrate the lips, ideal for daily use or before lipstick. which I love.
What I liked:
Adds hydration and smoothness instantly
Subtle plumping with mint fresh tingle
Great base for matte lipstick or bedtime repair
👄 Verdict: I loved it and I would repurchase it, new favourite.
When it comes to lip care, I’ve been loving the Pharmacy Apple Lip Mask which is super hydrating and smells amazing.
I also used the Arbonne Lip Mask gentle, nourishing, and perfect as an overnight treatment and one more little gem: the lip oil is a lightweight, nourishing oil that gives my lips a soft sheen and hydration boost throughout the day
These are all products I truly love and will keep coming back to. Hope you find something here that becomes a favourite for you too!
1 blend and serve in 2 cups. It’s full of vitamins in antioxidants.
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Benefits: antioxidants, which are said to help protect your body from oxidative stress, potentially slowing down the aging process and benefiting your skin health. @shawnapatruno @reawakeningbeauty
Place all wet and dry ingredients into a blender (preferably glass) and blend until smooth. Be careful when removing the lid of the blender and the Kombucha is carbonated. Add optional topping to your liking.
2 Skin Benefits:
Sea moss is rich in collagen-supporting nutrients like zinc and vitamin C, helping to improve skin elasticity.
Berries are packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals, reducing signs of aging and promoting a healthy glow.
Let’s talk about perfectionism. It’s that feeling that you have to be perfect at something before you even begin. Sound familiar?
I used to struggle with this a lot. I wouldn’t start projects, I wouldn’t try new things—I’d get stuck before I ever got going. Perfectionism was a huge deterrent in my life.
But here’s what I’ve learned over the years, and I really hope it helps you as you’re reading this blog:
Perfectionism is an illusion.
No one is ever going to be perfect. There will always be someone further along, someone with more experience, or someone who makes it look easy. But the truth is: the only way to get better at anything is to start exactly where you are—imperfectly.
I remember being younger and wanting to be perfect at sports. But how could I ever learn or grow if I never allowed myself to begin? All it did was hold me back.
So here’s my message to you today: Start in your imperfectness.
Whatever it is—a new workout routine, a creative pursuit, a business idea—start small. If it’s the gym, commit to going just once a week. If you want to be a painter, paint once a month for the next 12 months. It doesn’t have to be grand or perfect. What matters is that you start.
Because here’s the truth: confidence doesn’t come before action—it comes from action.
And every time you show up, even in your messiness, you grow stronger, braver, and more capable.
Practical Ways to Overcome Perfectionism:
Set “imperfect” goals: Instead of saying “I’ll work out every day,” say “I’ll move my body once a week.”
Use a calendar: Physically write it down. One action. One date. Commit to it.
Limit comparisons: Unfollow or mute anything on social media that makes you feel less than. Your journey is your own.
Celebrate progress: At the end of each week or month, reflect on what you did do—not what you didn’t.
Practice self-compassion: Be kind to yourself. Growth takes time, and the mess is part of the magic.
Action Steps:
Choose one goal you’ve been putting off.
Set a small, manageable action step related to that goal.
Add it to your calendar.
Show up—just once.
Repeat.
That’s how momentum builds. That’s how you break free from perfectionism. Not by waiting to be ready. Not by waiting to be perfect. But by simply showing up—today.
You’ve got this.
Head to my podcast reawakening beauty or my blog for more resources to encourage your journey on mind, body, skin and soul
A delicious and nourishing banana bread packed with ingredients that support healthy, glowing skin. This recipe is gluten-free, protein-rich, and filled with nutrients that promote skin elasticity, hydration, and overall radiance.
Sprinkles if you want it for a birthday vibe 1 tbs
Wet Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup almond milk (unsweetened)
2 packet MCT oil or 4 tbs MCT oil
1 flax search my blog for how to make it
Preheat oven to 320°F. Mix all the wet ingredients and dry separately, than mix together in a mixing bowl. Now add to a baking or muffin pan thats greased or sprayed with avocado oil spray bake. Bake for 24 to 30 minutes. only last 3 days so be sure to eat fast and store in the fridge.
Skin Benefits Breakdown
These ingredients contribute to skin health in the following ways:
Bananas: Rich in vitamins A, B, and E; which is said to help maintain skin elasticity and moisture.
Protein powder: Collagen-based or plant-based protein helps with skin regeneration and firmness.
