Are you in the mood for some bright and festive nail colors? A lot of women prefer the red & gold nail trend, especially for the winter & Holiday season! Are you one of those women as well? Do you want to find out and figure on your own how you can achieve some of…
Doing your toenails or fingernails every Sunday before your bedtime is a routine for most of the women worldwide, are you one of them as well? If so, you know how fun (but also challenging) coloring your nails can be. And in some misfortunate cases, we tend to spill our nail polishes recklessly all over…
Nothing is worse than having to book your manicurist just for one broken nail. The process itself is not pricey, but it can definitely be time-consuming. Think about it. When you break your nail, you have to make an appointment, drive yourself there & back; just to spend 10 minutes at a salon! It won’t…
Nothing is worse than finding out that you ran out of acetone after you’ve just messed up your manicure! Girl, there is no going back now… A lot of women can find themselves in this situation, which can often seem helpless (and stressful). However, what if we told you that there are ways for you…
Doing your nails can be a fun experience – until you get to the drying of your manicure. Not every woman has a UV or LED lamp laying around her home, which automatically means longer dry-time for your nails! However, what if we told you that you can speed up the process, and enjoy flawless…
Did you know that nail polish tends to dry out the fastest when compared to all of your beloved beauty products?! Over time, your nail polish gets thick, chunky, as well as clumpy, which makes it impossible to apply. Nothing is as bad as spending $15 on a high-end polish and watching it turn to…
Summer is here, and you know what that means! It is time to explore & experiment with a lot of different & bright nail polish colors! Are you a creative person? Do you love to express your personality through your makeup, clothes & nail polishes? If so, you will love this article since we will…
Whenever I’m out thrift store shopping I always find a plethora of abandoned teacups without their saucer counterpart. I decided to give new life to these beautiful cups by using them as cacti and succulent planters! They’re low maintenance plants and add simple color and texture to your space! See how easy it is to…
Its grilling season and I’ve got a delicious new recipe for you all to try out! I don’t consider myself a ‘Grill Master’ by any means and even I had no trouble at all whipping these scrumptious little burgers up in just 15 minutes! The juicy sweet pineapple is the perfect complement to the slightly…
Hot Toddies are one of my favorite cocktails to enjoy through fall and winter. The cinnamon, cloves, and bitters really bring out the flavors in the rum and make this a soothing, aromatic drink that’s perfect for sipping on those chilly days. It’s also an amazing remedy for colds and sore throats making those sick…
This is the time of year to indulge your sweet tooth so whip up a batch of candy corn popcorn balls! A mixture of popcorn, candy corn, and gooey melted marshmallows come together to create the perfect sweet and sticky treat! ….. Ingredients: 4 ½ cups popped popcorn (1 bag of microwave popcorn) 1 cup…
No-Sew Hair-bow I’ve tried out a few different tutorials for hair-bows and they’re either hopelessly confusing or involve a lot of intricate hand sewing. Through trial and error I’ve found my own method to make them.. with no sewing at all! I put together an easy, numbered, step-by-step tutorial with tons of photos so you…
Beer bread was one of my favorite recipes growing up. Not only did my mom make delicious bread, but I think I thought it was fun or naughty that I could have beer! Much to my adolescent disappointment… you cannot get drunk off beer bread. Bummer right? As an adult it’s still one of my…
Happy November 1st! We’re heading into the season of warm boozy drinks and I couldn’t think of anything more delicious than cinnamon infused Sailor Jerry. It really brings out the natural vanilla and cinnamon flavors in the rum and makes the perfect addition to hot chocolate, hot apple cider, or boozy coffee drinks! ….. Ingredients: 1…
Salmon tends to be the easiest fish to cook, but it can be a bit boring. To liven it up I encrusted it with flaked coconut, lime zest, and spices and topped it off with a sweet mango rum sauce! It’s a restaurant-style meal, but on a home-cook’s budget and schedule! ….. (Serves 2) Ingredients:…
I think I’m having blogger withdrawals. I took a day and a half off to move into our new place, but it feels like a week! I missed you guys! Anyway, before we moved I made one last decadent dessert.. chocolate covered fruit kabobs! These are great when you want to indulge your sweet tooth…
Ground beef tacos were one of the first meals that I ever learned to cook by myself and for that reason they’ll always be a favorite. Thankfully for my fiancé, I’ve expanded on my cooking skills since the days of being a single, eighteen year old, eating nothing but spaghetti, tacos, and ramen! My mango…
I’ve never been much of a jewelry maker, unless you count all those tacky friendship bracelets I made as a kid while at summer camp, but while organizing some of my craft supplies, my creativity was sparked to make this necklace! I had all the supplies I needed and the entire thing took me 5…
I managed to escape my teen years relatively acne-free, then I hit 21 and my face rebelled! After a few years and 3 dozen face washes, creams, and gels later I’ve gotten my skin in check, but unfortunately I have quite a few scars as a result of my breakouts. I did some research (Google!)…
Throughout spring and summer every store is packed with flower crowns and floral headbands. They’re festive and cute, but then I look at the price tag and find myself quoting my mother, “I could make that myself!” And so I did! The average cost I’ve seen from places like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters range from…
A few weeks ago I showed you the Colored Glass Mason Jars, but now I get to show you how I put them to use! I’m miserable at keeping flowers alive so I thought some eye-catching mini vases containing fake flowers would be the perfect solution! Using supplies from the jewelry making aisle in the…
My fiancé loves getting the chicken and waffles from our favorite southern restaurant, so I was originally going to try and recreate the recipe at home. Then after making my Leslie Knope inspired cupcakes with the mini Eggos, a different idea transpired. Since I have a weakness for miniature sized food as well as food…
I went on a hike with a friend to Multnomah Falls last year and I picked up one of the largest leaves I’ve ever seen! I knew I had to make a fun project with it so I pressed it between two large pieces of poster board and it’s been there ever since. I wanted…
To say that these cookies are premeditated is the understatement of the century. I drew up the idea for them last year, but about a week too late since Valentine’s Day had already passed. I’m extremely excited to finally share them with you today! I love love, but too much of it shoved in your…
The wonderful people of Modernize reached out to me and wanted to share a DIY post with you all on how to make your own backyard canopy or sun shade! Things are already warming up here in Portland and I know I’ll be making one of these soon to save us from the heat! DIY…
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know how to turn jeans into cut-offs so I’m not reinventing the wheel over here, but I thought it would be fun to show you the transformation of these oh-so-styling mom jeans into sexy 70’s style distressed shorts and prove that you don’t have to drop a ton…
Everyone loves a good taco pizza, but I wanted to create something a bit fresher and healthier as opposed to the typical refried beans, taco meat, soggy lettuce, and stale Dorito topped pizzas that you get from a pizza delivery service. Starting with a homemade whole wheat crust, topped with tequila and lime marinated chicken,…
We’re heading into the season of comfort food and I couldn’t think of anything better to indulge in than a decadent deep dish pizza filled with creamy homemade mac and cheese! Chewy, crunchy, cheesy, and rich! This will quickly become a family favorite on chilly fall days! ….. (makes 1 medium pizza) Ingredients: 1 ¾…
A little while back, Cheryl from 40 Aprons, asked me to participate in a virtual baby shower surprise for her good friend and fellow blogger, Melissa of A Teaspoon of Happiness. I was honored and excited at the chance to help celebrate this joyous occasion! Obviously some of my past boozy concoctions would not be…
If you’re a fan of the sweet and spicy cocktail combo like me, then this drink is MADE for you! The slight heat from muddled jalapeños and the sweetness of fresh mango puree, come together perfectly with the bold kick of Sailor Jerry Rum. Mix one up for yourself this weekend and enjoy a mini-tropical…