I often look in the mirror and see the most beautiful big panda eyes peering back at me. Then suddenly I realize my makeup has smudged and I must have been doing some wicked eye movements in my sleep. I really need to buy some or make some remover. I like this recipe because it … Read More ...
DIY – Cloth Diaper Laundry Detergent
Personally I was a disposable diaper junkie and the thought of scooping poop from cloth diapers just turned me away. I know I should have made more effort but instead I chose to put that energy into something else. Everyone has their own opinion about what is “right” but I am a big advocate in … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – 9 Things you should ALWAYS have in your car
Pink Lipstick – Can use for a touch up of lip color and a few dabs onto your cheeks for instant pink glow.
BB cream or tinted Moisturizer – This stuff is quick to use and even outs skin tone in a flash.
Mascara – I never leave home without it on, but if you … Read More ...
Review – Sephora Travel Capsules
Becky over at Star-Violet shared her review on Sephora Capsules. This adorable little pod of body wash is perfect for travel or gift baskets. Here is some of what Becky had to say
“These are still tons of fun to use at home, as a little break from my regular shower gel. I’ll definitely … Read More ...
DIY – Steam Facial
Yes, it’s crazy isn’t it! That’s all you need for a good old fashioned facial. No fancy oils, no fancy add ins.
This is stripping DIY beauty back to its absolute core.
Pour hot water into the bowl, place the towel on your head and let the steam open your pores.
Finish off with … Read More ...
DIY Crystal Mouthwash Decanter
I know what you’re thinking – Putting mouthwash and not whiskey into a crystal whiskey decanter
is pure wrong. Trust me I already thought of adding wine to this and stashing it next to the bath – except I don’t have a bath tub. We do have a baby bath for the kids in the … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – Glamorous Bun
Living Proof shows you how to create this DIY elegant glamorous bun. Perfect for formal parties or business meetings.
The tutorial took me around 25 mins the first time. I need a few more clips to make it easier.
Mine could have been neater but not bad for a first go.
DIY Recipe – Honey Lip Scrub
Star-Violet Shares her tutorial on making a DIY Honey Lip Scrub
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp olive oil
… Read More ... Style Me Quick – Beach Waves
If you have straight hair than there are times you want curly hair and vice-versa for the curly girls.
Leah from fab life is meeting you in the middle with this tutorial on how to get beach waves with a flat-iron. The tutorial is simple enough to follow that even a time stretched mom could … Read More ...
Do you smell like everyone else? Top 10 Perfumes
Have you ever wondered just how popular the perfume that your wearing is? I recently found out/discovered that a much older relative is wearing the same perfume as me. I think in that moment I realized I might be slipping into old age too early. (Not that old is bad. It’s just, well older than … Read More ...
How To Strip Hair Dye Gone Wrong
Firstly my hair color was not a mistake, it was a crutch. I had spent around 8 years dying my hair this color and that color until I was finally happy with a dark red. I have been various shades of dark red but always dark red. I liked it so I stuck with it. … Read More ...
DIY Dry Shampoo
Dry Shampoo is a not a solution to avoiding the shower. Please shower people. But it is great for emergencies when you’re suddenly standing in front of the mirror (oil dripping from your scalp) and you realize you really should have washed your hair and that -No you won’t get 1 more day out of … Read More ...
Style Me Quick – 5 ways to Rock a Hair Scarf
I have been rocking my inner rockabilly gal style and wearing head scarfs lately. Ok mostly it’s to hide my hair re-growth or to give the other moms at school pick up, the illusion that I “tried”.
Frayed Jewelry (love that name) have put together the wonderful info-graphic you see above to show you just … Read More ...
6 Unusual but fantastic DIY Facials
This list contains 6 facials from our sister site that contain things you would never have thought to put on your face!
1: Coffee Exfoliating Facial – Coffee for your face using coffee grinds.
2: Kiwi Fruit Face Rinse – Remove excess oil.
3: Frothy Tea mask – Tea and egg whites make this mask … Read More ...
Technique – Peacock Swirl Soap
LoveinSoap.com shows you how to make a peacock tail or swirled batch of soaps. The ladies finish off the tutorial with a simple video that walks you through the steps. It’s not as hard as you might think.