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Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow 💐🌿🌷 One of my all time favorite gardening quotes, to plant a garden truly is to have hope for the future. Even looking forward to the tiniest things like watching a seed sprout or waiting for a bud to bloom. It’s the little things, and gardening does that for me, especially when hope and talking about the future can feel hard. 

So this your sign to grow all the things this year! I have many blog posts on my site that can help and if you’re local to NY I’m teaching a gardening course later this month, more info on my farm page @wildirisflowertruck 🌿
Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready. Are you? 😍🌿💐🌱🌷🪴🌻 Follow more of my flower farming and florist journey over at @wildirisflowertruck 💫
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Skincare Tips For Summer

September 3, 2019 / Beauty & Style

Looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recs for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

 

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Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Skincare Tips For Summer & My Current Routine

We just got back from our little spontaneous Cape Cod trip and I thought it would be helpful to share my updated skincare routine plus my travel must-haves for the beach!

If you read my winter skincare routine post you know I have superrrrr dry skin. It gets even drier when I spend time in the sun! I use all the protection and here in the Northeast we have a ton of humidity during summer, but it still takes a toll on my skin. I have tailored my routine to combat the dryness and harsh, constantly-changing weather and I’m sharing it all below!

Best part is all of these products are CLEAN! For the last year or so I have been trying to switch over to more clean beauty and household products and honestly my skin has been so much better than before!

To head straight the the gallery of shoppable images at the bottom of this post, CLICK HERE!

Below I’m sharing all my favorite summer skincare tips and clean beauty products I’ve been loving!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Morning Skincare Routine

Just a little note that ALL of the products in my routine are made with clean ingredients and never any weird or harmful ones!

1. Rinse and Cleanse

I rinse with JUST water, occasionally I’ll use a gentle cleanser like Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil but mostly just plain old water in the morning! The skincare goodness applied the night before is likely still soaking into your skin so I like to leave it alone unless I’m feeling extra greasy!

2. Serum Smoothie

Products: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra and C-Firma

I make a “smoothie” by mixing one pump of each of these serums together. As you will see if you read on I’m a huge fan of “smoothies,” aka mixing products together as opposed to layering. Many products work nicely when applied together plus it’s faster!

These two serums by Drunk Elephant are my favorites, they give my skin a nice wake-up shot of moisture fist thing in the morning! Vitamin B and C are a great example of two products that actually bring out the best in one another. Together they provide deep hydration, even out skin tone and help firm up loss of elasticity.

3. Moisturize and Tan

Products: BeautyCounter Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion, Drunk Elephant Firming Eye Cream, Isle of Paradise Tanning Drops (in shade medium)

I mix together the moisturizer and Isle of Paradise tanning drops but only about every other day with the drops and only 2-3 drops to create the smoothie. I found that doing the tanning drops every day was too much, I got too dark! Also, little tip, make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after using the tanning drops to avoid orange fingers and hands!

The tanning drops are usually sold out (I always share when they come back into stock over on Instagram!), but if you’re looking for a quick fix I highly reccomend Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Bronzing Lotion. It’s not an over-time tanning oil like the Isle of Paradise drops but it gives you an instant bronze glow and I LOVE it! PLUS it’s jam-packed with a ton of beneficial antioxidants, peptides, and vitamins for your skin!

The BeautyCounter moisturizer is one of my all time favorites, I’ve been using it everyday for almost two years! I love it because it’s moisturizing for my dry skin while also remaining weightless for daytime wear. And the Drunk elephant eye cream packs a super hydrating punch so it always wakes my under eye area right up when they’re looking pretty rough! It also is formulated to help firm up and improve your skin’s elasticity and combat fine lines/wrinkles which, I don’t know about you guys, but for me that’s where they are starting to show up!!

4. Lock It All In

Product: Biossance Squalane and Vitamin C Rose Oil

I have been using this oil on and off for about two years! Biossance is one of my favorite skincare brands and this oil is on of my favorite product they make! Below I’ve listed the main nutrients and what they do:

– Vitamin C: Helps increase the look of firmness and leaves skin with a radiant glow.
– Squalane: Hydrates while locking in essential moisture.
– Damascus Rose Extract: Awakens the senses and supports healthy-looking radiance.

5. Prime and Protect

Products: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen and It Cosmetics CC Cream in medium

I wait about 20 minutes at least and then apply Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen as a primer (so freaking smooth, 40SPF and my make up has been lasting like no other since incorporating this into my routine!!). I finish with It Cosmetics CC Cream (shade medium) as a foundation and sunscreen for the day. It’s 50SPF and provides medium coverage, in the summer I only use a very little dot and spread it with my fingers!

Recently I’ve also been using Supergoop’s translucent setting powder with extra SPF to finish my makeup and get out the door quick!

Shop my AM Skincare Routine Here!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Nighttime Skincare Routine

Just a little note that ALL of the products in my routine are made with clean ingredients and never any weird or harmful ones!

1. Remove Makeup & Cleanse

Product: Drunk Elephant Makeup Melting Butter Cleansing Balm

The first step of my nighttime skincare routine is to remove my makeup. I used to swear by the BeautyCounter cleansing balms, (and I do still love it as far as cleansing balms go!) but my most recent obsession is the Drunk Elephant Makeup Melting Butter Cleansing Balm. It  and a clean damp muslin cloth. I also love the Biossance makeup removing wipes when in a pinch!

Shop My Favorite Cleansers Here!

Other Cleanser Favorites:

I’ve noticed that I break out when I over cleanse. So I do a few things to deal with this: I only use gentle cleansers, most mornings I don’t even use a cleanser, JUST water, and I only exfoliate twice a week. Once in the shower with Caudalie cream exfoliating cream cleanser and once by dermaplaning using my tinkle razor (swear by these things!! See my post HERE with more info!).

2. Serums

Products: Farmacy Resurfacing Honeymoon Glow Serum, followed by Youth to the People Glow Serum mixed with Biossance Squalane & Photo-Retinol Serum

The basic rule of thumb in applying skincare products is to go from lightest weight to heaviest. That’s why I start my night routine with this lightweight Farmacy serum, it goes on right after I’ve cleansed and patted my face dry with a clean towel (VERY important not to use dirty towels on your face!!). One pump is enough and I smooth it around evenly over my face, it helps with uneven skin tone, dullness and fine lines.

Next I do another “serum smoothie” and mix together two drops each of my Youth to the People Glow Serum and Biossance Squalane & Photo-Retinol Serum (this serum IS safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding because they use a natural, plant based retinol alternative called Bakuchiol. Read more about this fascinating ingredient HERE). This combo gives my skin instant hydration (it feels SO GOOD!) and does more fine line fighting. Out of my entire skincare routine the Biossance serum might be my favorite item, or its at least in my top three! It mimics the unparalleled effects of retinol but its NOT retinol and its safe for mamas!

3. Ultra-Hydrating Overnight Face Cream

Product: Summer Friday’s Jetlag Mask

Ok, THIS moisturizer might be my all time favorite skincare product. I’ll never be able to decide which is number one but this is for sure a top contender for my love! I probably sound like a broken record but for me my routine is all about moisturizing. When I am diligent about my routine and keep my skin remains hydrated it literally makes everything else better – less breakouts, less wrinkles and overall healthy-looking, glowing skin.

Anyway, this moisturizer (which can actually double as a hydrating mask) is the best I have ever found. It packs a mean hydration punch that you can feel as soon as it hits your skin! And the best part is, even given how hydrating it is, it can definitely be used on all skin types because there is no greasy feeling, just straight up hydration that you can feel working it’s magic alllllllll night long!

4. Lock It All In

Product: Drunk Elephant Marula Oil

THE HOLY GRAIL!! This stuff has magical powers I swear, it’s so silky smooth, its heavy so only 2-3 drops are needed and it locks everything in so all your products can do their thing over night! The technique for this oil is to gently pat it into your skin with your fingertips or palm, don’t rub!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Once a Week Routine

Dermaplaning, exfoliating, masking and microneedling! I wrote about my routine for these “extras” at length in THIS POST (scroll down to almost the bottom) but I will link the products below. Let me just say adding in these procedures just once a week has made a world of difference in my skin!!

Oh and for pimples THIS Drying Lotion is my holy grail! It works wonders and it’s only $17. And THIS Mask by Farmacy is a must have in my opinion!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Suncare

So I have different preferences for sunscreen depending on exactly what I am doing that given day. Regardless I am SUPER careful about the sun because despite being Italian I actually have pretty sun-sensitive skin and am covered in freckles, especially on my chest and nose!

For the Beach/Pool

Product: Supergoop Sundefying Sunscreen Body Oil SPF 50

As most of you already know I am a Supergoop fanatic. I have been for several years now and honestly I can’t see myself ever switching. They just KILL IT when it comes to sun protection and what I love is not only do their products actually work and protect but my skin FEELS BETTER (more nourished) after using them! It’s wild, but if you’ve ever tried their products I’m sure you can relate!

So for relaxing by the pool or beach (which, let’s be serious, doesn’t happen too often these days haha) I swear by their Sundefying Sunscreen Body Oil SPF 50. Yes, it’s an oil but damn does it protect. And not only does it protect but it actually allows me to have the most beautiful golden-bronze tan. I’m not just saying that either, my skin looks SO good when I use this and I always get compliments! No other sunscreen has ever done that for me, I’ll either get no color or I’ll burn. This stuff tho, this is my secret weapon for summer!!

For Everyday or Working Outside

Product: COOLA Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

I have worked outside for almost 10 years now. Not so much in the past year with having Luca, but before that with managing the farm store I was outside everyday. Needless to say I take sun protection very seriously. So for outside work days like when I’m gardening now, I like to use mineral sunscreens. My favorite mineral sunscreen I’ve found is this COOLA one, I like it because it lasts AND rubs in super smooth! Sometimes with mineral sunscreens you can have a lasting white residue (because its a physical blocker instead of chemical) but with this COOLA sunscreen I never get that, and it doesn’t dry out my skin at all either!

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

For Littles

Product: The Sunnyscreen Set by Supergoop

Supergoop has done it again! They killed it with their new kids line and they have me sold for years to come. Clean ingredients you can feel good about putting on your kids, double-bonus of hydrating their skin while protecting and stays on for hours even when swimming! Luca also has pretty sensitive skin and I was amazed by these products, dare I say I feel like they actually HELPED nourish his skin!! I might switch to this for myself when working outside because it’s a mineral sunscreen but hydrates and rubs in clear!

If you’re looking to get just one product and not the set, click here for the mineral spray ($26) and click here for the mineral lotion ($26).

Are you looking for skincare tips for summer? Check out my recommendations for the best skin care tips that you need to know for great looking skin!

Haircare

Just throwing this in there in case you were shopping for any new hair products! I am NOT a hair product guru (much more obsessed with skincare) but I do have a few items I love and use regularly!

I hope this post was helpful! I always love talking skincare so leave me a comment below with any questions or recommendations!

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Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

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They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

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Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

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My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored

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