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Why I Thrive Living A Beautifully Imperfect Life

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The past few months were a whirlwind of trips and events.

I’m still processing so much of it. It was all really good, just lots of things happening. I’ve had to adjust to a new normal where I don’t get as much sleep as I should (I’m working on that) but the tradeoff is that I’m really living and loving life.

I don’t do resolutions because I always seem to break them (goals on the other hand I’m pretty good with). My goal for this year was to focus on building the life I really wanted. I was 75% there already with my awesome husband and children… but professionally I needed to be more focused on where I wanted to go. I think lots of us are in the same boat. We are happy, but need more intent in what we are doing in our professional lives.

And that is exactly what I’ve done these past six months and it’s all started to come together.

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Among the fun things that we’ve done this year has been a golf weekend by the coast with just Pete and I, a family cruise, trips to Arizona, Florida, Northern California and more. The one thing these places all have in common is different climates. In just a couple weeks I went from a really dry Arizona to the super humid Florida and then to cool weather in Lake Takoe and back home again.

I was jet lagged, but thanks to AVEENO® my skin wasn’t. My life is a beautiful imperfection and I love it!

I’ve been using AVEENO® DAILY MOISTURIZING SHEER HYDRATION LOTION every morning no matter where I am for moisturized skin for a full 24 hours of velvety soft, beautiful, healthy-looking skin. I was pretty amazed at how well it helped my skin stay hydrated. Not only did it take away that dry look but my skin actually felt better. No more itchy skin for me. I’m also a sandal wearer year long (thanks to the near perfect San Diego weather) so my feet get extra dry but they were so much better with AVEENO®.

I just apply the lotion after I shower in the morning and go! Since it lasts for a full 24 hours I only think about it once a day and it’s just become a part of my morning routine. It’s an easy way for me to take care of myself and feel my best all while keeping with my goals and not slowing down for even a second!

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Here I am star watching with my oldest…

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Filming a video…

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Playing in the snow with the girls…

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My life might not be perfect… but it’s still beautiful and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I’m excited for where the rest of the year will take me.

Do you have a beautifully imperfect life too?

Heather Reese
the authorHeather Reese
Heather Delaney Reese is the storyteller and photographer behind the lifestyle and family travel blog, It's a Lovely Life®! For the past decade, she has vacationed over 150 days a year with her family. She is a vegan, and loves being by the water, spending time with her children, husband, 2 Shih Tzus and Cat.

58 Comments

  • I’ve been blessed with an imperfect life from the moment I met my husband. He is a wonderfully goofy partner, and together we made three wonderful humans who are also gooftacular.

  • I do have a beautifully imperfect life and that is what keeps it so interesting just waiting to see what the next adventure will be.

  • My life could definitely be classified as perfectly imperfect! After roaming around for years, I finally found my passion, and now I’m on a great path. It has bumps and turns, but I love it.

  • I love using Aveeno. It’s one of the few brands that heals my dry skin and doesn’t cause me to break out.

  • Well of course I do because I am one of the Imperfect Women, LOL. Great post. It sounds like you are really busy. We use Aveeno in our house. My 33 year old son uses it the most!

  • I would have to say that my life is beautifully imperfect too. I appreciate everything I am blessed with.

  • I do have a beautifully imperfect life but I try to live it such that each moment, I am enjoying that part. Sometimes you need to just stop and savor.

  • For so long I’ve said my life is perfectly imperfect. It’s not the life I thought I would had bu tit’s just right for me! I’m so glad that you can see that in the craziness of daily life!

  • I love Aveeno. It is one of the few brands that doesn’t bother my allergies or make me break out. You have been busy the last few months.

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  • Beautifully imperfect is the best way to describe my life! I wouldn’t change a thing.

    (Also, I’m OBSESSED with Aveeno products too!)

  • It’s life’s imperfections that make those perfect moments mean even more!

  • I love Aveeno products! I have some of their lotion and it works out great. I have been using them for many years.

  • That’s awesome you have been able to fulfill your goals this year. Travel is so fun! I enjoy using Aveeno lotion too.

  • AVEENO is a brand that is known for being good for sensitive skin, which is so awesome. Good for you, for getting your goals in place this year! It’s such a relief when pieces start falling into place, isn’t it?

  • I love using their products. My kids have sensitive skin and it really does help with their itches.

  • It’s nice to find a product that is easy to locate and good for sensitive skin. We struggle finding things that are effective enough to make it worth the purchase and still gentle enough to be able to be used on a regular basis.

  • Aveeno makes amazing products. I have been using them for years and my skin is always happy.

  • I love Aveeno for my skin. I have very dry skin but with Aveeno my skin stays smooth and soft.

  • I like Aveeno products too. And I agree, life isn’t perfect, but it’s still amazing. And how lucky we are too, to feel that way. 🙂

  • Great pictures, looks like you have been having some great adventures. We like Aveeno here as well and have been using on our kids since they were small.

  • A couple years ago my daughter talked me into switching from my regular, long-time lotion to Aveeno. I reluctantly made the change, believing full well I would just switch back after that initial bottle was empty. But not so – I’ve been using Aveeno ever since and I love it!

  • I love Aveeno products. We’ve used them for years. Great photos, I too love living beautifully and an imperfect life. I rahter LOVE it!

  • Life is never perfect, but it can definitely be beautifully imperfect! And I love Aveeno products – I have several in my bathroom right now!

  • Oh yeah, I don’t think there is such thing as a perfect life. We are living an imperfect and simple life, but what’s important is we’re happy. It gets no better than that.

  • My Dad actually uses Aveeno on his sensitive skin with the chemo treatments he’s had. So if it works on his skin, I bet it’s pretty good!

  • I love Aveeno products. My feet get so dry and cracked. I love to put Aveeno lotion on them. It makes them look and feel so much better.

  • I love Aveeno products and use them as often as I can! And I love living a perfectly imperfect life!

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