An important question that has nothing to do with running or food.

i like neutrogenia naturals- i like the purifying face scrub as well as the purifying facial cleanser- http://www.neutrogenanaturals.com/products

I too use Cetaphil as face wash haha.

Pop-tarts remind me of childhood…specifically the Smores pop-tars. YUM.

I remember jellies with fondness.

Childhood favorites were the Babysitters Club and Goosebumps books, lunchables, disc mans and American Girl Dolls.

Ives apricot invigorating scrub works wonders! Make sure you get the one that’s not for sensitive skin! It’s like rubbing fine sand on your face and I always feel so much fresher after using it, especially around my hairline after sweating on a run.

Those jellies are absolutely perfect. Little feet and jellies are the cutest.

Love the jellies, I lived in mine as a kid.
I use philosophy’s purity made simple along with my clarisonic brush. Best thing you will ever so for your face is own a clarisonic and purity made simple washes all makeup away and melts mascara off like a dream. I started using it when I turned 27 and I’m about to turn 37 everytime I try to switch to something else they just don’t compare.

I use neutrogena. A friend of mines sister is a dermatologist and she highly recommends it. I have used it for years and have never had trouble with it.
I had jellies to as a kid :). Loved Care Bears and rainbow brite!

I use Biore blemish fighting ice cleanser. The blemish fighting aspect is pretty mild so it doesn’t dry out your face. I’ve never had a blemish problem but I like the cool feeling that part of the cleanser brings. I love Biore products.

Face wash: I tried a million different kinds and the one that works the best for me is Dove bar soap! It’s the cheapest thing in the world and it leaves my skin feeling great!

Best deal lately: my favourite coffee beans on sale!

Childhood: the first thing that comes to mind is a Rainbow Brite doll, Ghostbusters, and fruit roll-ups.

I can’t use Cetaphil, it’s too drying on my face. I use CeraVe, it’s much more moistuizing and I like it much better.

Is it bad that I would seriously consider wearing those jellies, just for the sparkles? Cannot beat having sparkly feet.

And I usually use Aveeno products on my face…they seem to work well!

I starting using Velocity from Mary Kay about 5 months ago and my skin has never been happier, even after a very cranky 6 months due to hormone changes. It is cheap too, $20 and that lasts a few months. The bets part? It does not dry out your skin like lots do!
Maternity shorts at Old Navy for $30 then 30% off compared to the $55 ones at the maternity store, geesh…
My Barbie convertible, Gushers, and my neon New Kids on the Block shirt.

I had jelly sandals when I was a kid but I hated them because they always hurt my feet. My sister and I would dread having to wear them. The last good deal I got was a pair of pants from The Gap for $12 (original price $60). Can’t beat that ;)

Things that remind me of childhood are Pokemon, Tamigachi, pound puppies, and light up sandals, for sure.

For the past 15 or so years I have only used Principle Secrets face care products. Love the face wash, scrub, face lotion and they have so many more products to try too. Here is the link ( http://www.qvc.com/Principal-Secret-Advanced-90-Day-Skin-Care-System-Beauty.product.A79036.html?sc=A79036-Targeted&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-4-_-A79036&catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/a/36/a79036.001?$uslarge$ )

It might seem like a lot but this last me approximately 3.5 to 4 months long. I totally recommend this product :)

Face wash: I do a combo… I do a pump of the store brand version of the clean and clear morning burst AND a pump of the store brand version of st ives apricot scrub. Yum yum yum. And boondogle makes me think of child hood!

Love those jellies. We don’t put any shoes on our son (he’s almost 9 months). He had one pair of shoes that he outgrew and then we never bought him another pair. He’s not walking yet but even when he starts I read that it’s best if they walk without shoes first to build feet muscles. I’m sure he’ll need shoes one day though!

A toy that reminds me of childhood is Nancy Drew and Babysitters Club books. A food is Ramen noodles or Campbell’s Split Pea and Ham soup. And a clothing item is Gitano clothes.

Also, I use Burt’s Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser. I LOVE how it smells. I am also particular about chemicals and parabens and other junk that gets absorbed into my skin and is bad for me and baby – so I try and stick to chemical-free body products.

I remember jelly sandals…. And Pogs, and beanie babies, and Tamagotchis… Oh the good old days. I actually came across some Dunkaroos in the store the other day and was seriously tempted to pick some up.

As for facial cleanser, I’ve been using Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple for -years- now and I swear by it. Gets all the nasty stuff off without being too harsh.

Hmm, lets see! :)

1) Favorite face kit: Vitamin E kit from The Body Shop. It works wonders! My mom told me how great my skin looked the other day. (I don’t have skin problems, but it makes you glow!)

2) Peet’s coffee $2 off coupon off any coconut drink. But, I get coconut in my iced coffee, so it was on a $1!

3) I LOVED dolls. Collected them. And, I had one that was made to look like me :)

Pogs! You must be the same age as my grandson, LOL! He was so obsessed with those, I had to buy a set (complete with a sparkly slammer) so I could play with him. I think I still have mine somewhere….
Love Brooke’s pictures, of course.
The last great deal I got was a maternity dress from Zulily for my granddaughter that looks really amazing for only $30.00.
You have some great skin care ideas here – mine won’t help as my skin is MUCH older, ha!
BTW, I finished my first half marathon Sunday (not first, not last, and ran all but 10 minutes) and signed up for another!

I used to have really bad skin and then I went on accutane and it cleared up for good..but it’s definitely not perfect and it’s always been REALLY OILY. So I use the orange Neutrogena salicylic acid wash… it can be drying, but for me it works because I just have so much oil.

I also got amazing mattefying products from Sephora this weekend if you struggle with that shiny feeling. It’s a mattefying product made by Philosophy…the stuff is amazing.

If nothing works, definitely call your dermatologist because sometimes only the prescription gels/creams do the trick!

cinnamon toast crunch and pogs. those were basically the essence of my childhood.

Love Jellies and Pogs, also the skip it was pretty awesome. You should try to find one for Brooke when she’s older.

I just switched face wash to a product from Whole Foods called Mychelle it’s a little expensive but so far I’m seeing better results with it.

Jelly shoes were the bomb, and also the skippit? I think that’s what it was called, you strap it on your leg and swing it around and jump over it.. seems lame now but I loved it!
I use the Canadian version of cetaphil – and love it.. sorry not much help there!

I use the cetaphil, but only in the shower in the morning to get the sweat off, and st. Ives (or off brand) apricot scrub at night to scrub all the gunk out! It’s my favorite! Love the jellies! I want some for my little girl!

I used Cetaphil for years and finally switched to Philosophy’s Purity Cleanser. I like it a lot better.

I have a great website for music. Go to jogfm.com and you put your pace in and it will give you all the songs that match your pace.

I use Cetaphil (the one for oily skin) its the only thing that does not give me a bright red rash…. Tried a lot of different washes before I found one that worked.

I’m with Brooke, jellies really hurt my feet. Try Purity made simple by Philosophy-gentle but strong!

1. I use a random Biore facewash. It’s nothing special but does the trick!

2. New running shoes! I’m trying out the Innov-8 Bare-X Lite 150 and got them for ~$65.00 with shipping included. Seemed to be a deal to me because they’re listed at ~$100 at other locations.

3. Pizza bagel bites and jelly shoes! I’m so glad you found another pair of jelly shoes for your little girl – those were so cool when I was a kid :)

Those are some seriously cute jelly sandals. I remember loving them when I was little and hating them when I got older because they make your feet so sweaty. Maybe kids don’t notice or their feet don’t sweat.

I use Cetaphil, too, so I can’t offer any advice. That’s what my dermatologist told me to use in high school, so I stuck with it.

I use the cetaphil face wash and then use diluted organic apple cider vinegar as a toner, it has worked wonders for my acne.

I use Aveeno. I have sensitive skin, so I have to be careful what I use, and Aveeno is one of the only brands that doesn’t dry my skin out or make me breakout.

Are you having specific issues with your skin? I used to use cetaphil exclusively and I found it really good for a long time and then all of a sudden felt like it wasn’t working.

Now I use the generic brand of Clean and Clear morning burst in the morning and just a plain unscented soap for the night. The biggest difference I’ve noticed in my skin is using Coconut Oil as a moisturiser. My skin is softer, brighter, clearer and just feels so much nicer. It might just be a miracle cream.

POLLY POCKETS!!! Loved them!

Nothing keeps my face clear as well as “Clean & Clear continuous control acne cleanser.” It uses benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient instead of salicylic acid which seems to prevent blemishes much better. The bottle is purple, too! ;)

I use Purity by Philosophy as a face wash, it’s amazing!

BEST face wash:
Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Thoroughly Clean Face Wash (normal)
I got it at Whole Foods (“whole paycheck,” LOL) but it looks like you can find it cheaper online.
Really cuts through the oil & leaves my skin just clean, not dried out. Almost *never* get any pimples, and it clears them up in a day if I do.

I have super sensitive skin and tried so many face washes until I finally found Clinic. Its so awesome and really helps my complexion

Hey Janae… I am your lovely Mum’s first cousin (John Kent’s oldest daughter) and I love following your blog. I try to read it each time. your daughter is adorable! I have fond memories or growing up with your Mom and your aunts and uncle. Laura and I have fantasies of hanging out but proximity gets in the way. I saw Greg and Kristin at Uncle Dave’s funeral and I love them to pieces … Kristin is an angel on earth and I cherished time with her :). … Ok, back to your question: Noxzema since the mid 1970’s and my family doesn’t think that I look 50! Check out my pics .. Haha, Oh well enough about me ;). Happy blogging – your Cousin Berta

Uh is that Yummy Yogurt… best place EVER.

OMG – I LOVE LOVE LOVE Brooke’s jelly sandals! I totally need to find some in my size!

I use Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser. It smells amazing like Peppermint and Spice. It’s very gentle and keeps my combination skin balanced.

I got Vibram Sprints (walking shoes) on sale for $40 at a closeout sale. I’m obsessed with Vibrams! :)

Brussel Sprouts always remind me of childhood because I HATED them but now I LOVE them. They’re so good steamed with lemon and a little parmesian cheese. YUM!

Cuuuutttee shoes!!

I use doTERRA’s face wash line–it’s amazing. Like cleared up my skin in days & I’ve never had a healthier skin/face!! Love that stuff. I also use their essential oils on my face–like lavender & lemon & their clear skin line. I swear by it all.

LOVE that fro yo bowl–looks amaze.

My dermatologist put me on the Vanicream, a normal bar soap cleanser that doesn’t interact with medicines or makeup. People use it for prescription compounding. I LOVE it!

I use Alba Acne face scrub. I also love the Say Yes to Brands, both are natural and have helped clear my skin up tremendously!

Rainbow Bright reminds me of childhood-love her!

No matter what you use, make sure you get something with exfoliating beads.. they will make your face feel so much cleaner! I personally use Neutrogena products, usually pore minimizing as I am prone to blackheads, but I occasionally find myself looking for something better, too! I bought something similar to a Clarisonic off of Hautelook and it was almost too hardon my skin. I also ALWAYS wash my face twice a day, you should never go to bed with previous days makeup on, it’s the worst for your skin!

Skip itz! Dunkaroos for sure, bosco sticks (every day at school) I had every polly pocket.

Origins Checks and Balances….hands down, great stuff! It’s a lil more expensive than the “drugstore” brands, but it only takes a little and lasts. Is most definitely worth it! :)

I still remember loving my little black slip on ballet flats with the bow at the end. Every girl at my school had them! I use Neutrogena face wash its in a peach and blue colored tube for normal skin. It’s fairly inexpensive too. I love it. It’s creamy. My skin is sensitive so I can’t stand anything with scrubbies in it. And it doesn’t bubble too much so that your nose is full of soap. lol

I use derma e Hyaluronic Hydrating Cleanser. I have CRAZY dry facial skin and this is the only thing that works. I also like CeraVe, because it really moisturizes my face, but I’ve noticed it doesn’t keep the acne away like derma e does. I buy it at Ulta.

I used to LOVE dunkaroos! Do they still make those? And, of course, I had about 10 pairs of jelly sandals. I was a young diva with my swimsuit and jellies at the pool.

I use Cetaphil all the time and it has never given me any bad acne/oil/etc. so unfortunately, I don’t have any advice on this front. :(

I’ve been using Vichy Purete Thermale Purifying Foaming Cleansing Cream for years! It’s a bit pricy but so worth it! I use it in the morning and in the evening and you just need a tiny little bit of it. I tried everything and this is the only thing that removes my foundation properly and leave my skin freash and clean!
http://www.amazon.com/Vichy-Thermale-Purifying-Foaming-Cream/dp/B000WY43W0/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_img_y

I loved Polly Pockets- I’d bring them everywhere!

Oh my goshness, the Creamery! We tried it on our date night Friday and I about died of Tin Roof Sunday goodness! I’ve been trying to convince L that we need to go back rightthisverysecond but I don’t think he’s convinced. Also, I use the basic Neutrogena, but its been leaving my face really dry, so I’m thinking of switching?

I truely honestly do not specifically wash my face, and have found that I get less break outs this way. Obviously if there is dirt on it I will but otherwise a simple rinse with water works the best for me.

Good luck on your quest!

St. Ives Apricot Scrub! It smells really good and has those little beads so it feels good on your face :) whenever people shower at my place they always use it haha

I use Purity by Philosophy as a face wash, it’s really good and a little goes such a long way. $20 but so worth it because it will LAST! & it’s like a one stop shop :)

Mmmmh dunkaroos, sega genesis, nintendo, original gameboys, these hard cardies with gum in the middle with the color strip wrappers (don’t know the name if you can’t tell lol)… I can go on!

Best deal latey is getting shoes for 30% off. :)

St. Ives apricot scrub (or the generic version from Target – they’re usually right next to each other) is AMAZING! I used to use another brand but borrowed this face wash from my best friend when we were studying abroad together and couldn’t wait to get back to the US to buy a bottle for myself! It’s refreshing and exfoliating without drying your skin out!