Hi Lovelies,
Welcome back! And welcome, if You are new here 💕💕💕
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| Naturally Keri |
Do You guys recognize this beautiful face? Why, yes it is our own Naturally Keri - a sweet soul behind NaturallyKeri.com and a creator of The Greenly Guide - a searchable clean living directory you can search 500+ brands for products you need, and it is all free for us to use! She used to have a Youtube channel as well (which I have followed from the very start and watched all videos, no less) but she decided to move on to blogging with more varied content.
💕 Tell us a bit more about yourself?
My
name is Keri and I am from Michigan! I am a mom to the sweetest 4 year
old girl and the feistiest little 5 month old boy, and I am married to
the greatest man in the world for going on seven years! Like many
women, my green beauty journey began about 5 years about when I found
out I was pregnant with my first child. What I ate and put on my skin
became so important, and I was shocked at what I found when I started
researching the ingredients in my personal care and beauty products.
From then on I went green and haven't looked back! I decided to start
my YouTube, Instagram and blog (Naturally Keri) to document my journey
and share with others who were just starting out - it is such a great
platform to connect with and learn from other like minded individuals!
💕 How has going natural and non toxic in your beauty regimen changed your overall health and beauty?
I
have definitely experienced a change in that I feel better about what I
am putting on my skin. Since starting to use natural and organic
products, particularly skincare, I can honestly say that my skin has
never looked as good as it does now. It also makes me so happy that I
have made this change so my daughter will grow up watching me and
learning about safer non-toxic products.
💕 Three things that make you happy?
My family, Disney World and cupcakes.
💕 What is the best advice you've been given?
One
of the things that has stuck with me is when things aren't going well,
or you're feeling frustrated or stressed out, think of three things you
are grateful for. It always helps me to put things in perspective.
💕 What people inspire you?
I'd
have to say my parents are the most inspirational people to me. They
are the strongest most selfless people I have ever known. Both have gone
through cancer, but they never stopped giving of themselves or
supporting myself and others = they always put their family first and I
aspire to live my life like they do.
💕 What are your three (or five) can't-live-without-it beauty products? Pic please!
Oh,
this is a tough one! I'd say, for makeup, my absolute favorites are
the Root Pearl Powder Foundation as well as their pressed eye shadows.
For skincare, the Leahlani Skincare Mermaid Mask and my worker B Raw
Honey Face Wash are two of my top must-haves!
💕 Your best DIY recipe?
I
don't do many beauty DIYs, but I do make all of my own cleaning
products - I think my best DIY is my tub cleaner which is made with just
baking soda, castile soap and essential oils! It works as good if not
better than my old Soft Scrub cleaner used to!
💕 Your proudest achievement?
Might
be a cheesy answer, but my kids! Having the opportunity to raise these
little ones and watch them grow and thrive makes me feel prouder than
anything else ever has.
*Not cheesy at all - every single Natural Beauty has said the same! I happen to agree - Renata.
💕 What are you currently reading?
Children's
books! haha Unfortunately, reading, one of my favorite hobbies, took a
huge hit when I had children. It's something I am actively trying to
make more time for because I miss getting lost in a good story! The
last thing I did read though was one of the Harry Potter books, which I
will forever love. I used to re-read the entire series at least once
every year!
💕 What food do you like to cook/eat?
I
love to cook and eat all types of Mexican food! It is usually quick
and easy to make (I love this part so my family can have more time
together playing vs in the kitchen cooking) and it's SO yummy! I eat a
primarily vegan diet and I would have no probably eating a bowl full of
brown rice, black beans, cauliflower-pecan 'meat', salsa and avocado
every single night!
The
Greenly Guide was born out of my own frustrations when I was
transitioning my products to natural and non-toxic. I felt completely
overwhelmed and had a hard time keeping straight all of the products and
brands I was learning about and finding through blogs and social
media. I had compiled several lists and kept wishing I could organize
all of that information and keep it in one place so I could go back to
things more easily. So, I decided to create this free searchable
resource to help people easily find brands that carry the types of
products they are looking for. I also included information on
subscription boxes, shops, bloggers and resources to learn more about
ingredients so that hopefully if someone is new to this world of green
beauty, this will help to make the transition a little easier and less
overwhelming.
💕 Your guilty pleasure?
The
Bachelor and Bachelorette shows! I don't know why I keep watching, but
every season, I somehow find myself tuning in every week! LOL
💕 Your top tips for being healthy and happy?
I
think everything in moderation is what works best for me in regards to
health. I am not overly strict with my diet, but strive to do my best
and eat organic and clean, but I also don't beat myself if I have a
craving for a huge slice of pizza or a dessert!
💕 What scents excite you?
Lavender
is definitely one of my favorite scents, as it brings me to a peaceful
place almost immediately. Also, every product in the Leahlani Skincare
range smells incredible and makes me SO happy! Her products just speak
to me in a way no others do. The scents have a way of relaxing me and
making me feel happy.
💕 What's your favorite beauty trend at the moment?
I
honestly don't really follow beauty trends much, as I have never been a
person who is into trends, but I love that a more minimalist style is
becoming more popular, especially in regards to makeup, because I have
always liked to keep things very easy and simple - especially now with a
4 year old and an infant, the 'no makeup makeup' look is a go to
anytime I wear makeup!
💕 3 resources every girl needs..
A
support system of family and friends around you who love you and
believe in you, a library card, because nothing compares to an endless
supply of books at your disposal (I much prefer hard copy over digital!)
and a passport!
💕 Once an week for my health...
At
least once a week, if not more, I like to make an effort to get
outside. There is something about fresh air and nature that melts away
my stress and anxiety and brings me back to a calmer place.
💕 Crazy health idea that actually works?
Coconut oil...for everything.
Face
masks are my biggest source of de-stressing and self care. There is
something about applying a face mask, and the ritual that goes along
with it - it just makes me feel like I am doing something special for
myself. Even sometimes I will apply a face mask in the morning when my
kids are awake instead of in the evening after they are in bed, and it
still makes me feel like I am sneaking in a little time for myself which
makes me feel good.
💕 Last thing you do at night?
Look at the baby monitors to check on the kiddos :)
💕 Tell us a secret!
I eat little desserts or treats in secret during the day when my kids are napping so I don't have to share! haha
Thank you so much for taking the time to read more about me and thank you so much to sweet Renata for featuring me!
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| Naturally Keri and her beautiful children |
Isn't she the sweetest? I urge You to to go on and check her out, and I am sure You guys will love her as much as I do. Don't forget to say hello from me while You are there :)
So that is it for the day, I hope You enjoyed this interview as much as I did? I have done the whole series of them so far, and You can find them all in this FB album here. Feels so good to share the green beauty love xo
Then please make my day and share this or any of my blog posts on social media - it helps to get the green beauty word out and for that I Thank You!
Tata for now,
Lots Of Love
Renata.
