Glow by Lady E

  Ever picked up a cute little hand cream set—like this Barbie one—and wondered, is this just glorified lotion in a tin? Not quite. Once upon a time, I wondered what the difference is between body lotion and hand lotion, if there is even any. Am I just wasting money on hand creams?   While both lotion and hand cream moisturize your skin, hand creams are typically thicker and richer, meant to stay longer on your skin and shield it from dryness. That’s why they come in smaller tins—they’re concentrated little warriors for your hands, especially useful if you wash often (ahem), sanitize too much, or spend your days in air-conditioned spaces (another ahem). They’re also usually packed with ingredients like shea butter or vitamin E to heal cracked knuckles, rough cuticles, and dry spots. But here’s the catch: not all hand creams are created equal. If your hands are super dry (like mine), some of these “pretty” creams won’t cut it. They’re more about the scent and vibe than hea...

  F inally! I found a way to upload photos! Blogger is really giving me a hard time. This is the post that was supposed to go live last Sunday night. 

Hey, everyone! I've been trying to blog since last night, but I cannot upload images to blogger. I already tried several things, but nothing has worked so far. Blogger just freezes when I click on upload.  So, please bear with me and in the mean time, please amuse yourselves with the archive and/or my food blog .  See you soon, Glow Girls! 

  W e always think the glow comes from the big things—serums, toners, the perfect foundation. But sometimes, it's the tiniest tools on your vanity that create the most magic. Today, let’s talk about an underrated MVP in your beauty routine: cotton buds. Not just your average Q-tip—I'm talking Glow-worthy cotton buds with precision tips that turn everyday self-care into something special.

M ost people sleep in on January 1st after a night of heavy partying. Me? I was binding my Lessons, Ink, & Grace weekly planners.

  It’s January. And I’m not rushing this time. I promised myself I'd do things differently this year. That I'll get my ducks in a row. I know I've been saying that forever, but I've been quietly building systems since last year and I know things will be different this time. 

  Hello, Glow Girls! I was absent for 2 days because life has been catching up from the holidays and I'm busy creating new products.  Life Updates I've been doing a lot of online shopping for my crafts studio. I bought some tools as some regular clients are asking about new custom made stuff.  One day last week, a very dear friend of mine scolded me for not giving my wrists proper support. I'm basically typing the whole day. The lack of support has been causing some costochondritis pains and scapula pains. So, I bought a wrist rest. Unfortunately, it won't fit on my table so I had to rearrange my desk and that led to rearranging under the desk and behind the desk, too!  After that, I got  bit by the organization bug, so yesterday ended up as a Lady E Edit day! I switched our art cart with the book shelf in my workspace, so I can put all my machines in the cart. I did a lot of heavy lifting, purging, organizing, but there's still a mountain of stuff in the hallwa...

There’s something almost sacred about the start of a new year. Fresh pages. Blank slates. Quiet moments before the noise. That delicious pause before everything begins again. And for me, nothing captures that feeling more than sitting down with a planner, a handful of cute pens, and a heart full of soft intentions.

W hen we extended our staycation unexpectedly, I found myself running out of hair products. Thankfully, I spotted this adorable Spēs Soft Fluffy Shampoo Travel Set at KKV. I bought it out of necessity, but oh my—this has now earned a permanent spot on my list of must-haves.

T here was a time I couldn’t imagine packing for a trip without my makeup palettes. Then life—and luggage limits—happened. Now? I travel with just two tiny things: my BYS Shimmer Sticks.

  J anuary 1. The start of a new year. The start of 2026. New year is the time for resolutions. I'm not one to make resolutions, because I know they're hard to keep. But this year, I'm doing something different. These aren't resolutions per se, but more of a lifestyle change.  I was journaling last night, 15 minutes before midnight. And I've had several realizations. The first of them was that I wanted to be more selfish this year. Our pastor said in one of his sermons, to think of the other person more. I did some self-reflection and found that my problem is I've been thinking of the other person far more, for far too long than myself. I have given and given so much of myself, my time, energy, effort, money to other people all my life that by the end of the year, I'm left with nothing.  That's why I decided that for 2026, I'll be a little more selfish.  Here are 5 things I'm doing for myself this year to fill my cup: 1. Give in to impulse buys f...