Monthly Archives: November 2013

DIY Turkey Nails Tutorial

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I would love to do something fun to my nails for Thanksgiving! Problem! I can paint my nails a solid color like a pro but when it comes to designs I need simple. The nice thing about this DIY Turkey Nails Tutorial is that only two nails require special skills!
DIY Turkey Nails Tutorial


Not only is this holiday appropriate but it is all about accent nails. I love accent nails! You do need some tools but they will add to your manicure future! There are more things to love about Thanksgiving than just the turkey! Like the DIY Turkey Nails!-Adventures in Acetone

Cleaning the Dirtiest Places in your Home

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Everyone is a bit cleaning crazed with family about to invade! Ahhhh! I will confess (again) that my house isn’t the model of cleanliness and that I need to step it up. I fall into the same habits when cleaning. I hate to do this, and before the holidays, but there are some germy places in the houses that we may be missing! All 21 of them!
The Dirtiest places in your house


Now that your day has officially been ruined, may as well get cleaning! Following the link will open your eyes about some areas that need a little extra help before Grandma comes over. Blech I don’t want the extra work but I want to know!-Greatist

DIY Gourd Center Piece

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I keep flitting between Thanksgiving and Christmas-I am so excited! It’s hard to decide what holiday I want to decorate for.  Today Thanksgiving wins out! Let’s work on the table decorations-DIY Gourd Center Pieces are amazing!
DIY Gourd Center Piece


I still have some gourds on my steps left over from Halloween and now they have a purpose! With an old gourd, tea candles, pairing knife, and a small spoon you are well on your way to making this centerpiece. I like the idea of using different shaped sizes and colors of gourds! My table will be lovely! Follow the link!- Food & Femininity

Natural Olive Green Eyeshadow Tutorial

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I need to spice up my makeup routine. Again! I find something I love and wear it out. I think I need a new habit like having more than one look at a time? Sounds like a plan. I think the next look I will add will be Natural Olive Green Eyeshadow.
Natural Olive Green Eyeshadow Tutorial


Such a pretty look with a brilliant tutorial. You will not be disappointed! Link- Miss Natty’s Beauty Diary

DIY Christmas Card Holder

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I got my first Christmas card in the mail yesterday! The horror! I haven’t even got my list started or taken family pictures. I am officially inspired to get the ball rolling and to find a place to put all the incoming ones!  Where you might ask? A DIY Christmas Card Holder.
DIY Christmas Card HolderThis amazing DIY will look great anywhere in the house and you can pick whatever colors you want! You need a board, clothes pins, spray paint, stencils, white pain & stain, and paint for the letter. Everything you need to know for how to make this, you can find at sasinteriors

Crispy Onion Straws

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The holidays starting means so many tasty treats and yummy recipes! Lucky us! Every so often I get this crazy urge to skip the ready made ingredients and make my own version! That is why I love this how to for Crispy Onion Straws!
Crispy Onion Straws


Again, yum! Did I say yum? P.S. these are just in time for the Thanksgiving “green bean casserole!” Onion, buttermilk, flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and canola oil. Done and done! Check out the recipe for Crispy Onion Straws-Love Grows Wild

French Braid Updo

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I have found the perfect hair style! Perfect for any age, hair type, the special occasion, those stay at home days, and everything in between.  The French Braid Updo is a blend of everything you love hair!
French Braid Updo


Skill level-easy! Items needed-a hair tie and bobby pins. We have a great step-by-step tutorial to get this amazing hair for ourselves! It is an early weekend gift to us! Check out the link-Hair Fashion Online

How to Winterize your Skin

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I just bought the most amazing face lotion! It feels like I just had a facial.  Sometimes I worry if it will be enough to survive the winter storms. It never hurts to have some tricks up your sleeve!
How to Winterize your Skin


Now I can be excited for winter! I won’t have gross skin-glory! Enjoy these six tips that will save your skin! Follow the link to How Does She?