Hi friends, hope everybody is having a good week. Some updates, a new gorgeous product and other happenings going on, so it’s time for another On My Mind post.
First up: A Night For Green Beauty is going down just next week! So many great products and amazingly creative, smart brand founders all gathered in one place. In addition to seeing all these wonderful products up close and personal, I think I’m most excited about the runway show. It’s a new addition this year and it will feature several looks put together with the best nontoxic beauty brands. I’m also excited to explore Chicago, which has been on my must-visit list forever! Be sure to follow along on social media (especially Instagram: @maisonpur), for photos and updates from the event.
Next up is a product that I’m so excited to share with you! Nouveau/Organica has seriously blown me away with how moisturizing and luxurious it is. I’m always careful about trying out new face products (I space out trials quite a bit and really limit how many items I agree to test out), but after a little reaction to a new product I seriously have been hardly using anything new. I was hesitant to try this out and add to the chaos of my skin trying to get back to normal, but I am so glad I did! It’s so soothing and perfectly babies sensitive skin. It has some powerhouse anti-aging ingredients like argan oil, rose hip oil, and frankincense oil, that leave your skin smooth and well nourished. This product was developed by my fellow blogger (actually vlogger), Teri Miyahira. She knocked it out of the park with this product! I’m excited to see what other ideas she has up her sleeve! Good to know: This face cream is suitable for all skin types, but I think those with sensitive or dry skin would especially benefit from it. You can find it here on Amazon. It also has an exceptional price: $27.95
An interesting post from another blogger, Janny of Janny.organically.com. She talks about the use of hormonal contraceptives and the impacts it can have on our health. I am so glad she posted about this since it’s something that’s been weighing on me as well. I haven’t used hormonal contraceptives in 5 or 6 years, but the whole reason I ever started using the pill was for cramps. And you know what? It never really helped and it intensified my PMS. I have several friends who were on the pill for years (like 10-15 years) before trying to have kids, and subsequently have had issues getting pregnant. I’m not saying that’s what caused it, but I really do feel it has contributed in some way. We are all so worried about these ingredients in our products and food that can alter or disrupt our hormones, but then we’re putting artificial hormones in our body? It doesn’t make sense.
Lastly, I have some sad news. I wrote everything else above on Sunday night, so I’m sorry for the abrupt change. If you follow me on social media you may have seen that my dog, Bosco, passed away Monday. I’m so thankful for everyone’s kind words, thoughts and prayers. It has really been so hard. I got him when I was 22 and he was just a baby. He was born deaf and waayyy oversized for a Boston Terrier, but it was love at first sight for me. He was such a sweet and funny dog and he just loved being around people. Because he was deaf, we communicated through my made up sign language. We were really in tune with each other and I could just barely gesture with my finger and he would know just what I was telling him. He was a really special dog to me.
We found out about a month ago that he had cancer and only had two or three months left. Unfortunately, he didn’t make it that long. Monday morning around 1:45 AM he woke up and died right in front of me. I’ll spare you the details, but it wasn’t very peaceful and I’m having a really hard time getting over how he died. The last moments of his life just keep replaying in my mind and I can’t turn it off. It all happened quickly (thank God), but my heart literally hurts for him and what he must have felt at the end. I just pray that soon that last memory will fade. Give your pets extra hugs and snuggles today. They all add so much love to our lives. Thanks for reading, especially this last part. xoxo
I’m so sorry to hear about Bosco. We had a big dog health scare this week – though it looks to be the best of the possible scenarios – so I’m feeling a little raw in this area myself! I’m sure he was comforted by you being there with him when he passed. Take care of yourself 🙂
I’m sat here with tears in my eyes Molly. I’m so so sorry that you had to experience what you did but at the same time I can’t think of a better person for Bosco to be near in his last moments….you probably know I have a dog myself and the thought of losing her overwhelms me sometimes even though (touch wood) that’s many years away. I’m sending you so much love and a big bundle of hugs even though nothing can take your pain away…you just have to go through it all until the time you think of Bosco will only bring smiles and precious memories. Xxxx
Molly, I’m so very sorry to hear about your dog passing away. My dog died recently as well. I’ve said a prayer for you. God bless you.
Thank you so much Caitie. I’m glad everything worked out well for you and your fur baby. It’s so tough when love them so much and have to worry about something happening to them. <3
Nic, Thank you so much for your kind and comforting words. You are right about nothing taking the pain away and I know I need to acknowledge it and go through it, but it’s still so raw. I’ve just been a mess this week. Crying in front of strangers at random times and things like that. You have such a cute little doggy and I know she will give you many good years. The hardest part of being a pet owner is knowing that they don’t live nearly as long as we do. xoxo
Pauline,
Thank you so much. I covet your prayers right now and know that he’s at peace with God. I’m so sorry to hear about your dog as well. It’s truly such a tough thing to go through. They are more than just pets, they are a part of the family. xo
Oh I’m so so so so sorry for your loss lovely, that must have been so hard. Thank god he wasn’t alone, he would have felt your comfort and love. Sending you so much hugs xo
Thank you so much Rowie. I’m so thankful I was with him even though it was hard. xoxo