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Showing posts with label budget-friendly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label budget-friendly. Show all posts
I love the look of false lashes but I don't have the steady hand required for wearing them - nor do I have the extra money it takes to get them. A friend of mine on Facebook posted this link and it sounds so interesting!
Goodness it is hot in Tennessee! And it will only get hotter. Like many others, I am taking my lunch to work almost daily. But with these crazy temperatures, I'm hesitant to bring somethings because I don't want it to ruin. Then a friend of mine posted this little brilliant gem on Pinterest.
Does it work? I don't know... Will it work? It should, in theory... Wow Amber that looks like a cheap fix! Oh yeah it does! Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Like many others out there, my funds are limited but the pressure to appear fabulously festive is on us. So today, I am thankful for the endless do-it-yourself opportunities that amazingly creative people are able to share via the web. I stumbled across this do-it-yourself style Festive Dollar Store Projects for Gorgeous Home Decor! Here are a few of my favorite up-cycling ideas; they listed (in no particular order).
A garland of ornaments! I always find myself looking at the small plastic bulbs that come in bulk packing at a low cost store and I'm sure many of you have extra ones just laying around. This is a great idea! The site suggests taking some ribbon (or maybe a shoe string?) to string together the decorations to a little elfy perk to your window sill or hearth or something.
Tying candy canes around an existing vase can add a Christmassy touch for super low money. But I would probably need a few rubber bands to hold the candy canes against the vase, that is probably why the red ribbon is there... My experience with this one is to keep a stash of candy canes somewhere in your house, because people cannot help themselves - they will slip a candy cane or two out of this display! Who can resist their pepperminty goodness?
Have an ugly awkward candle in a closet or in a drawer at your house? I do too! (I have lots!) The link above suggests using double stick tape and glitter to create a festive up-cycled item!
Caution: I'm not so sure how the whole lighting the candle and double stick glitter tape works together. So please research this one a bit more if you are actually going to light up these bad boys!
I really really like this, its creative and unique and you can tailor it to whoever you are creating it for or for whatever room of the house you want to hang it! Plus if you are like me, you have a ton of holiday socks that - while they may be adorable - you just simply cannot wear for one reason or another. This would be a great way to recycle them! I'm not 100% sure how they did this, I'm going to do some more research... For more amazing do-it-yourself dollar store decorating ideas, explore the possibilities!
After an eventful few days, I need some serious down time... This is my favorite youtube video that helps me relax and drift away from the world.
Not even my exhausting pain can reach me here.
While I am positive that an actual trip to the beach would work wonders on my aches and fatigue - this is the next best thing... Plus I don't have to wear sunscreen! :)
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am constantly muttering about the difficulties of finding the right sunscreen for the summer months. Not only does the medication for my condition make me sensitive to sun, but I start sweating like nobody's business as soon as I step foot in the brutal rays of the sun.
This summer I am trying something new. Banana Boat Clear Ultramist UVB SPF 30 Continuous Spray Sunscreen. I found mine at Walmart, but I think you can get it anywhere. Some people mock and aggravate me about the price I pay for good sunscreen, but the way I see it - it is definitely worth the price. Some say that we shouldn't use are-sol spray sunscreens, but I am cautious about not breathing it in and its the only way I can make sure that I get every inch of my (exposed) body. After doing some research and talking to my physician, I am learning that if you have the UVA and UVB protections you don't have to splurge as much on a higher SPF. This is really the first summer that I have used a lower SPF so I was curious about how it would work out.
Luckily, I had a plan! I went into the events of the holiday making sure that I could keep an eye on the clock. While it may sound a bit dull, I reapplied the sunscreen every 90 minutes. Yes, I climbed out of the pool and dried off every 90 minutes, spraying myself with the sunscreen and massaging some onto my face. The coolest part was that my 5yr old niece climbed out of the pool with me - and I went ahead and slathered her up too. It's never too early to teach sun protection and skin care!
Well guess who DIDN'T burn!! That's right, ME!!! In the pool for hours during the hottest part of the day and while I did get a little bit of color - no lobster-red burns for me this year!
Like so many others on YouTube, I am a faithful fan of Michelle Phan's videos. I'm not one for wearing a lot of make-up and things, but I do enjoy her homemade skin care secrets.
For example, Michelle walks us through making an exfoliating scrub out of three things that can be found in anyone's kitchen. This is definitely on my "to do" list!!
In this video, Michelle shows how to use an organic egg to give yourself a facial can tighten and boost your skin's appearance. I haven't tried it yet, but I am considering it.. :)
Here Michelle walks the viewer through making homemade pore strips!
Here are the links to a few other low budget homemade tricks that she clues us in on:
Snow White is the very first movie I remember seeing in a movie theater, it has always held a special place in my heart. Imagine my smile when I heard that my niece also enjoys this movie! This part always makes me laugh, yet this time it reminded me how important it is to have healthy skin and a good skin care regime.
Being a spoonie, like many others, I have to be aware of my energy levels and am often not feeling up to do most of the things I should. But taking a hint from my sister, Jennifer, I have a small tote that contains my essential skin care items, I keep it within easy reach of my bed.
My tote contains:
Equate Micro-Exfoliating Daily Cleansing Cloths, they remove makeup, dirt, and anything else that may be lurking after the day. I love these! I truly feel that these cloths are a good substitute for those days I don't have the energy to properly wash my face before going to bed.
Biore Triple Action Astringent and generic cotton facial pads (or cotton balls, depending on your preference). I definitely make sure that I use astringent on my neck, around the back of my neck and in the front, because of how badly I have night sweats.
A new item I have added to my tote is a container of Simple Vital Vitamin Night Cream. It was a bit of a splurge ($9) but I'm eager to see how it does with helping my face and neck stay moisturized at night without the blemishes.
I also keep my favorite body lotion by my bed and lather it on as often as possible!
Yes I have other things for my skin, but those are when I have the luxury extra energy - stored in the shower so I can reach it easily. But to be honest, this tote is for doing the minimum. I wouldn't exactly say the minimum, because it beats doing nothing at all. :)
