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One of the best things about DiY culture is being able to repurpose the items we find via thrifting and hunting at vintage shops into beautiful statement pieces that make our homes look just as good as the home of someone with an unlimited decorating budget. If you’re new to the thrifting/budget/DiY world and are…
When you look around, it seems like some women drop weight without even trying. In fact, some women can eat anything and still lose weight. But, not you. Why is that? In a word: hormones. Men and Women Differ Men and women are very different creatures, if you haven’t figured that out already! For starters,…
Easter is just 10 days away now! Can you believe it? I surely can’t. It’s hard to believe March is almost over. There is no time to waste if you aren’t ready for your big Easter dinner yet! Overstock has got your covered though. Check out the adorable and affordable home decor items you can…
Are you tired of being a slave to the drugstore, having to purchase antiperspirant deodorant every couple months that you know is laden with questionable chemicals? There are plenty of all natural alternatives to conventional deodorant out there but they can be pricey and most of them are made with ingredients you probably already have…
Now normally, I don’t get all excited about freaking light bulbs, but these lights bulbs are seriously worth mentioning. GE reveal® Light Bulbs offer innovative, clean light that really makes any room look more beautiful. My husband is ALL ABOUT light bulbs and after we purchased our house, he immediately changed every single incandescent light…
Hey all you domestic little home makers! I put together a list of my fav new holiday cookbooks that you will want to check out before you start making your menu for Thanksgiving. European Cookies for Every Occasion Allright first of all, I love cookies. That said, it would be hard to find me a…
Earth Day is quickly approaching (April 22nd) so there has been a lot of buzz about “green” products lately. Yesterday we discussed 10 All Natural Beauty Must-Haves for women. Eco-living on undeniably on an upward trend. Nearly 54% of today’s consumers are gravitating towards eating organic, chemical-free food. (Pinterest infographics must be to blame!) It’s…
We interviewed Celebrity Chef, Food Network Champion Hollis Wilder who recently authored the new book Savory Bites: Meals You Can Make in Your Cupcake Pan that will be released this Saturday – April 6th! I can’t wait to see her new book because I’ve heard of making cool recipes in cupcake pans but I haven’t…
This is one of those times when I had the whole post all written out, clicked saved and it disappeared into oblivion… It happens every so often, despite my best efforts and it’s always totally discouraging when it does. Starting over from scratch isn’t high on my list of things that I love doing. In…
While spring is still in full bloom, it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. If you’re already dreaming of tropical beaches and cabana boys bringing you drinks by the pool, don’t forget this checklist of your must-have summer beauty travel essentials. 1. Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Travel Faves Kit Don’t fret…
Doesn’t it make you NUTS when you’re trying to get the last valuable drops of your favorite (and super expensive) lotion or potion out of the container but it just won’t budge? I feel like the way packaging is designed these days it is meant to frustrate the consumer and make us wasteful, because there…
First there was JewelMint.com, then came StyleMint.com, and today BeautyMint.com launched its new site. The new site offers personalized skin care products, developed in conjunction with Jessica Simpson and Beverly Hills skincare expert Nerida Joy. According to the BeautyMint website, Jessica’s life in the public eye has inspired a philosophy about beauty that celebrates every person’s unique…
Have you heard of WEN? I’m sure you’ve spotted at least ONE commercial, right? Yeah, first time I saw it advertised I thought “Yup. Too good to be true. I’m not even going to bother.” OH THE WASTED YEARS!!!! Kicking myself now for not trying WEN sooner… It’s hair perfection in a freaking bottle! My…
When it comes to flying, I used to be a carry-on only type of girl. I would purposefully underpack, carefully planning my trip wardrobe so that I could bypass baggage claim and avoid lugging heavy suitcases around. However– as we all know –in recent years, this mode of travel has gotten tougher to pull off. …
If you find yourself drowning in Thanksgiving leftovers, try some of these suggestions from the good folks at Whole Foods to make the most of your holiday feast: Holiday Leftovers Tips Thank goodness for leftovers. One of the joys of being the holiday host is having delicious leftovers available for subsequent meals. Here are a…
Packing for your next trip can be stressful, more stressful than we care to admit. During a time that is “supposed” to be full of excitement and anticipation – we have to worry about and plan what is going in that precious carry-on bag. If you are someone like me, you take it as a…