Conditions in the winter are not kind to skin! Creating good habits and dishing out some extra moisture will keep skin healthy and soft, even during the winter!
5 ways to keep your skin happy this winter:

1. Keep it warm. Hot showers feel good when there is a chill in the air but actually cause moisture loss! Keep your showers warm and short.

2. Be gentle. Dry, flaky skin may have you wanting to aggressively exfoliate. Don’t! Instead, use a gentle touch with a mild exfoliating cleanser once a week to help remove dry skin cells.

3. Cleanse wisely. Skip the soap, it’s too drying! Use a cleanser that helps nourish your skin. Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

4. Be consistent. Apply a rich moisturizer to damp skin after each shower. This helps create a barrier and traps in your natural moisture

5. Replenish humidity. Run a humidifier while you sleep. The moist air will keep your skin from feeling parched.

Be diligent with healthy skin care habits, and use moisture rich products, so your skin will be ready for the first signs of spring when you can wear your sandals again!

During the ridiculously cold winter months, I always tell my clients that revamping your skincare routine is the key to fantastic looking skin that glows. Even a few minor changes can make a huge difference in your skin, and help protect it from the drying winds, and harsh weather. You can easily maximize the time you spend on your beauty habits by adding these extra products into your daily practice. I am a huge proponent of using products that give you the biggest bang for your buck, and help to keep your skin moisturized, even when you are short on time.

1) Try a dry oil that works on your skin, face, and hair! Argan Oil is the newest beauty craze that has taken the industry by storm, because of its healing qualities, and superb nourishing benefits. This all-in-one elixir does wonders to replenish lost moisture, due to its extremely high levels of Vitamin E . This makes it perfect for healing many skin ailments, such as weather burn, cracked cuticles, rosacea, and more. I even use this oil on my split ends to help restore the luster in my hair. My current product of choice is the fantastic Josie Maran Argan Oil line.

2) Most people forget about taking the time in the shower to pamper yourself and care for your skin. My number-one tip is to maximize the time you spend in the shower by using a deeply nourishing body wash (that can also double as a shaving cream!). The heat and steam of the shower make it the perfect time to relax and hydrate those dry areas on our bodies that go neglected. Utilize a loofah, or sponge, and lather up with a skin softening body cleanser. My product choice is Dove Nutrium Deep Moisture Body Wash.

Most parents would agree that finding a healthy balance between “mother knows best” and “kids just wanna have fun” can be challenging (not to mention, frustrating) for everyone involved. But while parenting experts agree that certain golden rules should remain nonnegotiable, it’s not a bad idea to try and find a middle ground from time to time — even if that means stepping back and acknowledging your own bad habits for a little added perspective.

Check out this video to watch therapist and blogger Katie Hurley share her expert advice with two moms dealing with problems every parent can relate to: picky eating and overuse of electronics. And for more truly good snack ideas, kids’ activities, exciting promotions, and more, visit the TruMoms Headquarters and subscribe to its blog at trumoo.com. With no compromise on taste or nutrition, TruMoo Chocolate Milk is a win-win for the whole family.

The winter blahs…less daylight, the depression of a lifeless landscape, the bitter cold; winter is my least favorite season of the year. One of my biggest issues in winter? Dry skin. While turning up the thermostat may keep you warm, it also depletes the air of moisture and dehydrates your skin. So aside from the no-brainer of using a daily body lotion, what else can you do to prevent dull, dry, flaky skin?

Go to your first line of defense: your shower. Make sure to keep the door shut while showering to trap in the steam. While a hot shower can dehydrate your skin, the moisture in the air will help combat this. Next: your body wash. Be sure to use a body wash that is low on lather but high in moisturizing ingredients, like Dove’s Deep Moisture Body Wash. I find their body wash to be thick and nourishing like a lotion, drenching your skin to leave it incredibly soft, not to mention that the clean, fresh scent is uplifting. So long winter skin!

If you are like me, when winter rolls around your skin needs a little more care. For me, that means loading up on moisture in every way

1. Skip The Hot Shower I know…I love them too but I visited a dermatologist once who told me I was sabotaging myself with my hot showers.

2. Ease Up on the Exfoliation While exfoliation is necessary for proper cell turnover, in the winter too much of it can cause your skin to become drier. Limit yourself to once a month.

3. Use a Heavier Moisturizer Your facial skin care routine changes with the seasons, your body should be no different. Look for something with avocado, almond or shea as these are the healthier non clogging oils.

4. Switch To A Moisturizing Bodywash Using a bodywash that has built in moisture is always a good thing. Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash has 100% natural moisturizers that can absorb completely to nourish skin deep down.

5. Wrap Your Feet In Something Heavy In the winter, I don’t get pedicures as much, so I try and take care of them as best I can. I wrap my feet in a heavy cream, then I sleep in socks.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC will be streaming live from almost 20 cameras strategically placed on the red carpet and backstage during The Oscars! The official Oscars app is a must for bird's-eye views and expert commentary as Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, and Bradley Cooper walk the red carpet. Cameras include the Fan cam, the Fashion cam, the official Academy Greeter cam, and the first-ever Red Carpet Digital Media Lounge, where POPSUGAR’s own Allison McNamara will be dishing about the hottest red-carpet trends as they happen. Once the show starts, go backstage with the winners and presenters at the Thank You cam, Winners Walk cam, and the Backstage cam, just to name a few.

The app also features the official interactive Oscars ballot, which updates in real time during the show. You can use it to check your results or compare your picks against friends' on Facebook.

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Between busy family schedules and temptations like soda and desserts, it's not easy to get kids to eat a balanced diet these days. As Susan S. shares in the Circle of Moms Recipe Swap community, "It's really hard for me to make my kids eat vegetables and I'm so worried about the required nutrients their growing bodies are missing." She's not the only mom struggling to incorporate healthy foods into her family's meals — an astonishing 70% of children are not getting the amount of vitamin D they need in their daily diets!

Whether you want to get your picky eater more excited about healthy food or would just like to give your kids’diets a healthy boost, parenting expert Katie Hurley suggests one item you can include in snacks and meals that's packed with calcium, protein and vitamins A & D: TruMoo chocolate milk. TruMoo is not only healthy (an 8-ounce serving provides as much calcium as 7 cups of broccoli!) but it also has a chocolate taste that kids totally love. Watch the video to learn more!

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Bold Is Better A basic black coat is always reliable, but it won't exactly garner a second glance. Instead, opt for a "statement coat" in a rich color like oxblood or a daring (but very of-the-moment) yellow. Play around with patterns like plaid or prints like leopard. Still fearful of making a big commitment? Accessorize a more neutral camel or navy coat with an eye-catching bag or a luxurious fur scarf.

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At Your Fingertips Remember, those fingerless gloves that make texting so simple will put your nails center stage. Make sure they're ready for their close-up by moisturizing regularly with a rich hand cream and giving an occasional rub with cuticle (or even olive) oil. Polish with a dramatic hue like red or amethyst.

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