Blog – Page 8 – Alayne White

Babies and More Babies

The lightbulb went off when I spoke to my dear friend, Shelly who owns a highly successful boutique and salon in the Chicago area. She has kept me ...

Gardening Delight

As soon as the first sighting of a bright red cardinal shows up in my line of vision in the tree in my backyard, I am ready for some seed planting....

Foot Soaking and Manicures

I don’t have a bathtub, only a shower. I live in a house built in 1865 yet there is no old school cast iron free standing tub I would have hoped fo...

Two Years Later- COVID and small business

Two Years Later and Yes, We Are Open

I can’t believe that two years ago March 14, 2020, I, like nearly every other business, closed my business while I anxiously waited to learn my fut...

I Wrote A Book

There I said it. Let me say it again. I wrote a book. I am proud of this accomplishment. I will squelch the little voice inside that wants to take ...

Why I Love Tinted Moisturizers

I think tinted moisturizer is one of the greatest inventions. Tinted moisturizer helps even out a ruddy or uneven complexion without looking like y...

What Does Your Mirror Tell You?

Masks are coming off. Zoom meetings are likely shifting back to in person. We are beginning to change our thinking towards living with rather than ...

The Moving Parts of Business

There are a lot of moving parts to my new business model that I have written about these past two years. Everything has changed in the business of ...

How Sensitive Is Your Skin?

Would you consider your skin to be sensitive? What does having sensitive skin mean? There is a difference between having a sensitive skin condition...

What Can I Do About Age Spots on My Face?

Alayne, Do you have anything for age spots? This is one of the top 3 questions when I speak to women about their skin. Why Do I Have Age Spots? Age...

How to Choose a Skin Care Line

Choosing a skin care line can be a complicated process. Not all skin care products are created equal and besides ingredients, sizes available, cost...

Self Care (Again)

If anyone understands self-care, it is me. I have no excuse to do anything other than self-care these days. I am mostly an empty nester; I mostly l...