L’Occitane Immortelle Reset Night Serum

By Frieda Sunday, November 14, 2021 0 Beauty, Skincare , , , Permalink 0
L'Occitane Immortelle

There are now a number of L'Occitane stores in the Netherlands, but I was introduced to this luxury brand a number of years ago in America. The stores reflect a piece of Provence, where the brand originated, the scents, colors and warmth of a L'Occitane store are delightful. L'Occitane's best-selling serum is the Immortelle Reset Night Serum and it now has a new formula. The serum is now enriched with the new patented Immortelle extract, inspired by the life juice of the Immortelle flower. This flower never withers, even if you pluck it. Worldwide 1 bottle of L'Occitane Immortelle serum ...

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A night out with the family at DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station

By Frieda Thursday, November 11, 2021 0 Lifestyle, Travel , , , , Permalink 0
DoubleTree by Hilton

I was recently invited with my family to stay overnight in the beautiful hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station. When you want to book a night away with your family, you probably don't think of a Hilton hotel in the first place, but we thoroughly enjoyed it and were spoiled immensely. This is highly recommended, also for families. Hilton Amsterdam At a Hilton Hotel, anywhere in the world, you can enjoy luxurious comfort and culture. The location of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station is perfect, with a beautiful view of the water and in the middle of the city. ...

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Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

By Frieda Monday, November 8, 2021 0 Beauty, Fashion, Hair, Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Make up, Skincare , , , , Permalink 0
Holiday Gift Guide

The end of the year is in sight and your agenda is probably filled with fun drinks and events. Because of all the hustle and bustle, it is useful to have your gifts at home in advance. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, November is the best month to shop for holiday gifts. This Holiday Gift Guide has everything from fashion and beauty to home and tech. Delicious scented candles with a beautiful design, beautiful earrings, fancy mouth caps, cool boots and must-have beauty products. This is your ultimate Holiday Gift Guide, for yourself or a ...

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Long eyelashes and full eyebrows with MARR Cosmetics

By Frieda Saturday, November 6, 2021 0 Beauty, Make up , , , , Permalink 0
MARR Cosmetics

Dear Petra Jeanty van der Spek and her company Prestige Cosmetics Benelux distribute a number of very nice niche brands. Recently she has given her website a new look, including a number of blog entries. There is also a blog of mine about another wonderful brand for which she is a distributor. A while ago she added, as an agent, a new brand to her portfolio, MARR Cosmetics. MARR Cosmetics develops 100% natural and vegan eyelash and eyebrow products. Started with a serum for fuller eyelashes and eyebrows, the brand has now developed 5 products, all animal testing free. MARR Cosmetics Eyelashes ...

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Support after surgery with Biotona Phyto-Detox

By Frieda Thursday, November 4, 2021 0 Food, Health, Lifestyle , , , , Permalink 0
Biotona Phyto-Detox

As some of you may know I had my breast implants removed a few months ago. I got a lump in my left armpit that became increasingly painful and radiated to my left breast. After an ultrasound and MRI scan, both implants were found to be leaking. The explant operation has now been completed, but unfortunately I have to go under the knife again because the painful lump in my armpit turns out to be silicone. Your body can't clean up silicones on its own, my body has been trying to detox the silicones for years. The beautiful brand Biotona ...

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OPI Launches Nature Strong

By Frieda Wednesday, November 3, 2021 0 Beauty, Make up , , , Permalink 0
OPI Nature Strong

OPI LAUNCHES NATURE STRONG, the very first nail polish line within the range of high quality natural ingredients. Each unique color is easy to apply and quick-drying and guarantees 7 days of beautiful results with a beautiful shine that lasts. Vegan Nailpolish The collection contains neutral earth tones, cheerful, bright colors and deep, timeless color tones in both cream and pearl. All 30 shades honor the nature around us, with a formula based on natural ingredients. No base coat is required and the top coat is optional, for an even more intense high gloss and protection. Each color exudes environmental awareness and well-being, ...

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Recreation Park de Leistert

By Frieda Monday, October 25, 2021 0 Lifestyle, Travel , Permalink 0
Recreatiepark de Leistert

Since Corona, recreation parks and campsites in the Netherlands have become even more popular than they already were. We Dutch like to book a holiday here with the children or a pleasant family weekend. Taking the whole family to the child-friendly recreation park De Leistert in Limburg is a great idea. Here you can book an overnight stay in various ways. If you like comfort and luxury, you can book a holiday in one of the beautiful modern bungalows in authentic Limburg farm style. If you're going for the outdoors, the 5-star campsite with a huge range of facilities is ...

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BK pans made for life

By Frieda Tuesday, October 19, 2021 0 Food, Lifestyle , , , Permalink 0
BK pannen

Take a look at your (grand)parents' kitchen cupboards and chances are you will find a pan from BK. BK has been a household name in the Dutch kitchen for 170 years with affordable quality pans in all shapes and sizes. In order to bring the traditional Dutch brand to the attention of the new generation of home cooks, BK shows that it is ready for a new cooking future. With a vision that powerfully conveys what BK stands for: connection, memories and good food. With BK pans that are made for life. Food connects Cooking is more than putting a meal on ...

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CATRICE Beauty Boosters

By Frieda Sunday, October 17, 2021 0 Beauty, Skincare , , , Permalink 0
CATRICE Beauty Boosters

I recently attended the online event CATRICE Beauty Boosters and received a personal Beauty Booster advice for my skin. The entire Beauty Boosters range consists of 15 beautiful products, each of which is effective in its own way and gives your skin a boost. Your skin does not always have the same needs and that is why all products can be used very well next to each other. CATRICE Beauty Boosters Beautiful make-up starts with well-groomed skin. CATRICE's skin care products contribute to an improved skin condition. The CATRICE beauty boosters are aimed at the most important skin needs and formulated with ...

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Region of Surprises

By Frieda Monday, October 11, 2021 0 Lifestyle, Travel , , Permalink 0
Streek van Verrassingen

Last summer I was allowed to visit the very nice city of Leiden for a day for my birthday. This region is not called the Region of Surprises for nothing, because there are so many fun things to see and do here. I was pleasantly surprised when I was invited to visit Katwijk and the surrounding area, together with my 11-year-old son Job. With an overnight stay in the Pop-Up Cottage, a house on wheels that travels through Oegstgeest, Leiden, Wassenaar, Voorschoten and Katwijk. The last stop of the cottage was at Holiday Park Koningshof in Rijnsburg (Katwijk) where we ...

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