Lipstick tricks. Deep conditioner. Hair growth. Make Your Own Eyeglass Cleaner. L had two separate people in the same week ask me about a homemade version of eyeglass cleaner.
The idea was such an obvious one…apparently TOO obvious…because I never thought of it. :-) It was particularly timely though, because recently I’d been wondering about what would be best to clean my reading glasses when my microfiber cloth just isn’t cutting it. Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE my microfiber cleaning cloths! I was introduced to them right after I first started this blog, and I’ve been using them ever since. For the most part, my reading glasses only need a quick cleaning with my microfiber polishing cloth and they are good to go. I started looking around for a homemade eyeglass cleaning solution and the answer was surprisingly simple. 1 part water, 1 part rubbing alcohol, 1 drop soap.
The water was a no-brainer, the rubbing alcohol was as well, (but I happened to be out of it, so I substituted witch hazel), and the drop of soap was open for interpretation. Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner. My Regimen. Taking care of my natural hair is extremely important to me.
I look forward to my wash days and I really enjoy styling my hair. I never realized how creative I was until I went natural, all of a sudden I was able to do so many cute things with my hair that I never knew I could do. I think what sets my hair growth apart from many other women is my diligence and consistency. In other words, I never forget about taking care of my hair. I know this may sound weird, but taking care of my hair is therapeutic (#don’tjudgeme ) I usually do my hair on Saturdays, but sometimes I have to choose a different day. Pre-poo & Detangle with oil and a cheap conditioner then sit under the steamer for 30 minutes or I’ll put on a plastic cap for a few hours while I do things around the house.
Pre-pooing is really easy. The End of Acne - Finally! - Yahoo! Voices Mobile. While doing research today, I came across some very interesting information that will likely put an end to acne for everyone.
All you need is four key ingredients: Honey, baking soda, powdered oats and coconut oil. This article describes the role of each, with references to scientific studies, in controlling your acne. You can use this routine to help keep your skin healthy and glowing even if you do not have acne. Controlling acne is actually easy. All you have to do is keep your pores free-flowing so they can't back up with sebum and oils. First, learn how it works. How it Works: Honey is known for its antibacterial properties.
The most important part of this information is the honey. The baking soda is included for its abrasive properties. Dead skin cells that can plug your pores are easily removed with baking soda. Oatmeal has long been recognized as a beneficial ingredient to skin care. The oatmeal is soothing and anti-inflammatory. Perfect Polish. 27 Nail Hacks For The Perfect DIY Manicure - BuzzFeed Mobile. DIY Laundry Detergent. Today, our sweet friend Jen, from Blissful 55 is guest posting on Dirty Laundry.
No, I am not talking about the problems and dirty little secrets of our lives….we are talking legit, dirty, smelly, laundry; or more importantly, how we get that dirty laundry clean. It took me a while to come around to the idea of making my own laundry soap. I tend to be very particular about my laundry detergent. I need it to not fade my colors, smell good, and most importantly clean well. I do not have children at home who like to get their clothes extremely dirty but I do have a husband who insist on coming home from softball games each week looking like the Dirt Monster (he enjoys sliding…and is usually always safe).
It met my every need, with the exception of the price tag. You will need… 1 (4 lb 12 oz) Box of Borax- Found in the detergent aisle 1 (3 lb 7 oz) Box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda- Found in the detergent aisle 1 (3 lb) Container of OxyClean- Found in the detergent aisle. [print_this] 1. » What is your acne telling you? The Beauty Gypsy. Did You Know... One thing that just makes me giddy all over is when I am randomly bouncing around from site to site and suddenly I discover something new.
Something that makes me think "Why did I not discover this sooner? " Some of these new ideas (new to me at least) have made life just a little easier. Today I came across another new idea and it got me to thinking... "I wonder if my readers know about these little tips and tricks to make life easier? " So I decided to share these little secrets that I have come across and hopefully a few of you will be able to benefit from one or a few. Either way here are a bunch of completely random links that may or may not come in handy to you.
When pouring food into a plastic bag, use a glass to keep the bag upright for easy pouring. - Source You can flip a toaster on its side and grill cheese in it. - Source NOTE: Due to some concerns written in the comment section I must add that the toaster used in the following photo is a vintage toaster.