Everything Homemaking
I'm not one of those people who is opposed to de-clawing an indoor cat. I mean, seriously - I feed them, snuggle them and scoop their poop...and they destroy my furniture? I think not. My husband and I are on a tight budget which is why we haven't had our two cats de-clawed. And we thought inventing our own "DIY De-clawing Kit" was a bad idea. So we found a better option. These … [Read more...]
All of us moms and dads know the challenge of trying to keep a clean and tidy house while kids run around at your feet throwing boogers and rolling in the mud. As a tidy person and mother of two toddlers, here are some ways I manage a (mostly) clean house without losing my mind. Step 1: Adjust your expectations. Like I said, I’m a neat freak and don't function well in a messy, dirty … [Read more...]
When I have a few bucks in pocket from a birthday or Christmas, the first place my money takes me is Sephora. I LOVE Sephora. Here's why: Makeup to die for - These products will set you back but sometimes a splurge is worth it! With brands like Urban Decay, Lorac and Too Faced, you can't go wrong. They have shadow pallets of all colors (which is my guilty pleasure), liners with pigment you … [Read more...]
Even those of us with the best skin have a dry skin battle every now and again. Here are some tips on how to ease the winter “ash”. Cooler Shower/No Baths - The first thing you want to do when you get up and out from under the warm covers is hop into a hot shower. Resist the urge. Hot water sucks the moisture from your skin causing that tight itchy feeling. Sitting in a tub of water for … [Read more...]
ideas for keeping your locks soft enough to attract a prince and strong enough for one to climb Because I went to cosmetology school and because I'm lazy and have spent a lot of time making things easy, I have knowledge and ideas swimming around in my head that I feel I must share about hair care. Unfortunately, these are ideas, do’s and tidbits of information that I can't fit neatly into an … [Read more...]
I haven’t slept in what seems like forever. My kids have been sick and awake at all hours and my husband works nights. Aside from having a fabulous mother-in-law who is taking good care of me, here are a few things I do to feel a little more sane when I'm running on empty. Shower/Bathe - When I'm pooped, it can be tempting to skip the shower but being nasty ain't gonna make me feel … [Read more...]
Here are a couple of random thoughts/tips on nails that I couldn't categorize into mind-blowing articles. Ha. If you want the manicured look but don't want to put in the effort, moisturize your hands regularly and use a clear coat on nails. This will keep them looking shiny and healthy but without all the time and effort. Want French tips but don't have a steady hand? Use a white nail art … [Read more...]
