Author: Cara B. Drescher


  • How is skin affected by infertility?  Well, that’s a complicated question, with a relatively complicated answer.  However, when we break it all down into chunks, it actually makes a lot of sense. Before I jump into the specifics, I want to remind you that everyone’s skin is different and every person’s skin reacts differently to…

  • Infertility is a beast, one that many people have difficulty understanding or relating to, and that is OKAY!  Infertility is a difficult subject and when someone you care about is going through it, it can be difficult to know what to say or what to do.  That’s why I created this one stop shop to…

  • Finding gifts for pregnant women can be tricky, especially if you want to get her something really meaningful and thoughtful.  Pregnancy is hard, and for many women it presents difficult challenges to navigate.  I’ve taken it upon myself to give you a list of where to find the best gifts for pregnant women in your life.…

  • Are you looking for a gift for a first time mom in your life but you’re not quite sure where to start?  As a first time mom, it can be extremely overwhelming and exhausting to do just about anything.  Read on to discover the best gifts for first time moms. New moms often know that they…

  • The Corner of Beauty & Foodie: A Skincare Regimen Reimagined as a 9-Course Meal

    Today, we’re talking all about understanding how skincare products work with the skin!  In other words, how do these products interact with the skin, and what do they do for the skin? Understanding the exact purpose of skincare products can be tricky, however, put it in food terms & suddenly we’re all experts!  More on…

  • Pump up the Volume: The 9 Best Breast Pumps Around

    So many pumps to choose from! How do I know which to choose? Here is my guide, based on my personal experience, to the best electric pumps, manual pumps, pump attachments, accessories, adapters, and more!

  • If you’re like many people new to the beauty industry, you may have heard of an Esthetician and wondered, “well, what the heck is that?” Newsflash:  It’s not an Anesthesiologist!  This may seem extremely random to you, or you may be thinking, “I was so confused, because that’s what I thought an Esthetician was!”  Either…

  • Let’s talk about skin bay-bee! AKA Skin Anatomy 101

    Pin for later! Understanding the skin is the first step to understanding how and why to take care of your skin.   If you’d prefer a slideshow, scroll to the bottom of the page to view. The first step in understanding the skin, is understanding the anatomy of the skin, so let’s dive right in! The…

  • E1 Transcript: (My Fertility Journey: The long haul through fertility madness)

    Going through the complex journey of infertility is a curse I wouldn’t wish on anyone.  My journey took so many twists and turns and ended up with a total of 14 cycles of fertility treatments over 3 years.  It’s a journey that many people don’t share as the stigma of infertility is a painful one. …

  • The Hormonal Mama

    After much thought and consideration, I decided it was time to hang up my “Esthetician’s Day Off” apron and rebrand as The Hormonal Mama. But why? Over the past 2 years, my life has changed in (amazing) ways I still can’t quite comprehend. After a lengthy battle with infertility, I miraculously conceived triplets and went…