Your eyes are often the first thing that people look at when they see you. So of course we want them to be bright and free of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s hard to know which under eye products and treatments are effective and which ones are simply overrated. So instead of spending a small fortune trying to figure it out, you can fight those nasty little signs of aging with a DIY eye cream that requires just two ingredients.
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There are all sorts of skin treatments you can go out and invest in. However, the biggest factor in keeping your skin healthy and glowing are the things you do at home. The daily and weekly habits we have impact our bodies the most. Which is why I’m sharing these 3 simple ways that are sure to help you get your best skin at home.
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If you are a DIYer like me you likely have an excess of craft supplies, paints, and scrap fabric that could last for endless project days. So what do you do with it? You don’t want to throw it out, you know, just in case. However its been sitting in that closest forever. Well, here is one tutorial that is quick, easy, and something you can use on a daily basis. Follow these few steps for making scrap fabric reusable make-up pads in no time flat. Plus, I’m including a make-up remover recipe that you can mix up at home.
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It’s time to talk a little at home beauty and how you can make your kisser, a little more kissable, your pout a little poutier, and your, well, you get the picture. You want great lips!! So I’ve dug up the best DIY beauty tricks for a softer and fuller lip, plus a couple of easy cheat products. Keep reading and get ready to pucker up:)
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There is never a bad time to throw some kindness out into the world around you. However, I feel like lately we need it more than ever. In a stage where politics seem like a game of petty insults and selfish motives, where a Super Bowl halftime show draws more critics than congratulations for the actual winners of the game, and social media is full of judgments and misjudgments, we need to take a time out to, in the words of Taylor Swift “calm down”. Instead of focusing on what’s wrong with the world, let’s focus on what we can do that is right. Instead of spreading negativity like its a virus I am challenging us to 28 days of sending out good vibes only.
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Raising a teenager is a struggle that I don’t think any parent is really ever ready for. Aside from having to navigate the bigger issues that life begins to present like peer pressure, dating, and the exposure to so many things, there is another very heart heavy struggle, time. As our kids enter high school we realize that our years, months, and days with them at home are dwindling far too quickly. So before college, before adulthood, and before we release them into the world we feel the urge to make the most of their adolescence, even if its hard. To give you some ideas here are 14 ways to steal more moments with your teenager and soak up this last stage of home life with them.
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Let creativity run rampant today and everyday. I am a total supporter of DIY crafting with my kiddos. However, with our busy schedule, sometimes it’s easier to get a craft kit for them to do. It saves me a load of time and still gives their clever minds something to do. And because Target is a place our family frequently visits and orders from, it tends to be one of my go-to places to find creative crafts, especially for my daughter. Keep reading to find some of my favorite suggestions for creative crafts for girls that they will love to stay busy with.
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I love the kind of DIY projects that are quick, easy, and turn out looking great. It’s as close to instant gratification as you can get in the crafting world. An extra bonus is if it is inexpensive an well. With that being said, here is a simple step-by-step tutorial that is all those things. It’s an adorable growth board you can easily make to measure your kids as they grow. It’s also a great Cricut project to give as a gift, and perfect if you don’t have a lot of time but want to give something thoughtful. I’ve also included the free PNG image to import into your Cricut Design Studio.
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One of the best habits you can have to start your day off right is by eating a healthy breakfast. A nutrient rich meal in the morning has a positive affect on your energy levels and your ability to focus. Oatmeal is a great choice to have in the morning and this recipe for power protein oatmeal is full of added ingredients that pack a punch of extra vitamins and minerals to wake you up and keep you going. Find out just why breakfast makes your day better and get the full recipe below.
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Ok, so I admit it. Besides Christmas I’m not so good at switching out my home decor for the different holidays throughout the year. In fact, half the time I don’t even bother. I think I can attribute this lack of effort to the stage of life I am in. In other words, raising five kids is enough work already so redecorating each month is way down my to-do list. However, this easy craft makes being festive for each holiday super simple because all you have to do is switch the cutout on the front! Keep reading for the tutorial.
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