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25 clever ideas to make life easier Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Via: realsimple.com Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music. Via: savvyhousekeeping.com Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags. Via: iheartnaptime.net

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DIY TUTORIAL and a giveaway! - StumbleUpon Happy Monday everyone! Today I am going to show you how to make this necklace and introduce my first giveaway! Below are the steps to make this tulle necklace. Good luck! Step 1: Pick out your fabric and beads. Step 2: Measure the fabric around a bead and then add an inch, this is where you will cut. Step 3: Cut the fabric the long way. Step 4: You should now have a long strip of fabric. Step 5: Sew the folded fabric at the open end. Step 6: You should now have a tube. Step 7: In order to turn the tube right side out, attach a safety pin to one end. Step 8: Feed the safety pin through the tube. Step 9: Once the tube is right side out, put a bead in the tube and center it. Step 10: Make a knot at each end of the bead. Step 11: Feed another bead into the tube and knot after the bead. Step 12: Sew the ends shut. Step 13: Add flower by gathering strips of the fabric together and sewing the center together. Finished Necklace! Now leave a comment for the chance to win this!!

Look 5 Pounds Thinner with Makeup! Are you vowing to lose weight in 2012? Shedding pounds is consistently the most popular New Year's resolution. And with January right around the corner, hitting the gym and eating healthier are on many of our minds. We use fashion to flatter our figures, so why can’t we take advantage of simple, slenderizing makeup tricks like knowing how to contour? “Use a bronzer one shade darker than your skin tone to create a shadow above and around the temples, and lightly along the hairline,” says Scott. When slimming down your nose, “don’t go all the way down the sides to the nostrils,” says Scott. Your cheeks are the largest areas of skin on your face and in turn, often the chubbiest features. Avoid a double chin effect by defining your jawline.

The kitchen spa Help your skin survive unpredictable weather with these two essential steps: exfoliation and moisturization. Skin-cell buildup leads to dryness, poor circulation and blemishes. Exfoliation eliminates these dead cells, revealing fresh skin that is better able to absorb moisture. And guys, take note: While men’s skin tends to be oilier than women’s, men may be more prone to epidermal dehydration. Food: Avocado Purpose: Moisturizer The scoop: Loaded with vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as potassium and fat, avocado is the perfect moisturizer. Recipe: Take a spent avocado peel and using gentle upward strokes, lightly massage your face with the inside of the peel. Food: Cucumber The scoop: Cucumbers contain compounds known to tighten pores and reduce inflammation, which is why they’re the classic choice for minimizing puffiness around the eyes. Recipe: Puree 1 tablespoon each of cucumber and parsley. Food: Oatmeal Purpose: Exfoliant and moisturizer Food: Peach Purpose: Exfoliant Food: Strawberry

Food Storage Secrets Home Food & Groceries Leftovers Food Storage Secrets I'm not a big fan of kitchen clean-up. Buy it large and store it small. You don't have to cook it all now. Store up when it's in season. Slice it up the night before. It's all about the packaging. Take the Next Step: For smart food storage, you'll need the necessary tools. Share your thoughts about this article with the editor: Click Here Tips Week: Day Four « Stamping and Stuff So how many of you ran out and bought those CUTE frames at the Target Dollar Spot?? I have lots, lol! For some reason, I like doing these frames with two sheets of paper. I don’t know why! Target Frame Tutorial (Two papers) Supplies: frame two coordinating patterned papers mod podge spray sealant foam brush ribbon red liner tape (o’so stick tape) sanding block Remove bow from frame. Remove any excess glue from the frame. Choose your papers (the Target frames are colored so you’ll want to choose something that goes with the paint color. Take the back and the plastic out of the frame. After you have your two papers traced like the above photo, cut the frame out of the papers. Once you have the pieces cut out, lay them on your frame. Using a foam brush, paint the top half of the frame with mod podge. This should be how it looks once you have both papers on. Use a sanding block (or very fine sand paper) to sand the edges of your frame (don’t forget to do the inside edges as well!).

DIY envelope clutch - StumbleUpon (vintage romper, river island feather headband) I’ve been wanting an oversized clutch for a while now, especially since I laid eyes on that Celine clutch shot by Tommy Ton for style.com. Its minimalism is so beautiful. Then, I saw the Clare Vivier La Pochette on ofakind.com and instantly knew what my next DIY would be. I couldn’t decide what color fabric to choose, so... why not make 2? The steps are pretty simple and I probably could’ve made 10!! DIY Winter Citrus Beauty Recipes We've already shared our passion for DIY lemon recipes, but this week we're taking a look at other members of the citrus family. Contrary to their sunny appearance, citrus fruits such as mandarins, limes, and grapefruit flourish from winter to early spring. Fortunately, everything in these fruits—from the juice to the pulp to the rind—is good for your skin and your mood! The oils and juices from citrus fruits have been extracted and utilized for hundreds of years in medicine, aromatherapy, and skin care. Because the naturally present citric acid is highly acidic on the pH level, it easily sloughs off and exfoliates dead skin cells. The detoxifying, antiseptic properties of common citrus fruits help heal stretch marks, get rid of acne, and fight fungus. 2 tsp almond meal1 tsp honey1/2 tsp mandarin juice Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. 1 cup whole milkJuice of one lime1 tsp glycerin Boil milk in a saucepan, then add the lime juice and glycerin.