I am so qualified, it's not even funny. Okay--maybe it is.

So, I've been toying with the idea of beginning this health and beauty blog for some months now, but I felt truly inspired to follow through this very morning. I think it all began when I "cheated on" my mascara--Cover Girl's LashBlast--to try out Lash Stiletto by Maybelline. It was a horrible, horrible experience. Despite the cutesy little bottle and the claims about "patent shine," and so on, it exuded this putrid chemical smell and refused to dry, so I had little black dots smattered across my eyelids at varying intervals during the day. Yuck! My first thought was, Everyone should know about this! Then it occurred to me that, over the years of my constant experimentation, I had made many similar mishaps and mistakes--but I'd also had tons of wonderful discoveries, particularly as I have become an adult (sort of) and have had to operate on a tight budget.

Now, I like to think that I clean up rather well. But underneath everything, I actually have my fair share of "issues." I have had an ongoing battle with not only managing but also accepting my hair, as curly and insane as it often is, since I was about 8 years old. Problem skin set in around age 13. But on top of all that I have--gasp!--cellulite, stretch marks, calloused feet, and more that you probably don't even want to think about. That's why I'm the perfect dummy, if you will. I have enough problems that results of any kind are noticeable.

So follow me on my journey to continually look and feel my best through the use of countless products and services--all while operating inside of a budget. And by that, I don't mean a celebrity's budget. I will regale you here with photos, tips, reviews, instructions, and advice. Along the way, I will have guest bloggers, take suggestions, and more.

Let me just say in closing that I am not a health or beauty professional. When you have a serious concern, you should always take it up with a physician--whether it be a dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon, or what have you. Don't ever substitute my advice for sound medical counsel. As long as you remember that, we should have fun.

Kay Mc