I'll admit it to anyone who wants to know: I am not a crafter. DIY projects aren't done often in our house, unless it's a photo gift I can create online. Other than that, crafts aren't my thing.....until now! I OWNED a DIY teacher appreciation gift for my daughter's 3rd grade teacher. I'd never do [...]
Beauty is like fashion: it never stops moving. There are constantly new, and exciting, trends just begging to be included in your beauty routine. It’s fun to personalize the trends, and make them your own, so read on to discover some of the top hot beauty trends creating a stylish splash this summer. Hot Beauty Trends [...]
Oversized glasses, and thick plastic frames, have been dominating the market for the past few years. These trends aren't dying down anytime soon. However, there are many other fantastic fashion accessories styles on the market you should consider when purchasing new frames. Summer fashion accessories for the ladies Check out these six overlooked eyeglasses that [...]
What is is about summer that brings out the best in so many people? Perhaps we just crave the sunshine, and longer daylight hours? Maybe it's just that we get to run around in flip flops, or bare feet? It could just be something simple like enjoying a bbq dinner almost every night. 7 things [...]
Disclaimer: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price, or for free. So, you want to get married. It's time to start your wedding registry. I've got an idea to share with you engaged couples out there. Instead of registering for plates, [...]
Ladies. It's finally time to get all your summer essentials. Here in New York, the weather has FINALLY risen above 30 degrees for not just one day at a time, but for MULTIPLE days in a row. It's pretty exciting stuff, and it makes me think about sunglasses; beautiful sun hats; bright, bold jewelry; and [...]
It's been a while, I know. Life just got in the way, and my SmileBrilliant! teeth whitening journey was put off to the side for a bit of time. However, my SmileBrilliant! teeth whitening journey continues in 2015. It has to be done, and now's as good a time as any to get my teeth [...]
I've got color in my hair. SHHHHH, that's between you all, and me. I think I've done a decent job of hiding this information from most people..... okay, I haven't, but humor me, will you?!!! My hair requires products that can help extend the life of my hair color. Now my daughter? Well, she's still [...]
Is your front porch welcoming? The front porch was once the symbol of friendliness, a space where neighbors and friends gathered to wind down after a busy day or drink a glass of iced tea. Now the deck is used by the family as a gathering place, and it is shut off from the neighbors [...]
Again, we're going to reference the big flood of August 2014. It happened in our beautiful finished basement, and destroyed the entire place. We don't have a small basement, and basically the entire thing was finished with beautifully painted walls and wall-to-wall carpeting. I loved it down there, and my office was just the perfect [...]
I've hated the green vinyl shutters around one set of windows on my home. I decided to change them, but I had research to do before I started this D.I.Y. project! #diyproject #homeimprovement
Did you catch Shark Tank last night? They had the guy with those t-shirts...you know the ones. The shirts had a state with the word home on it. They are from the home state tshirt company. I've loved those shirts since I saw a friend of mine wearing one in NYC. Well, if you're not [...]
Cleats are the death of hardwood floors. However, walking on cleats off of the field aren't good for cleats. Protecting cleats, as well as floors.
Friendship isn't a big thing. It's a million little things. ~ Author Unknown Isn't it so true? Who said it first? I haven't a clue. However, it's no doubt the truest statement about friendship. Friendship means so many different things to so many different people. In a world where we "friend" on Facebook with people [...]
Does boring girl beauty wear make-up? How can there be boring girl beauty tips for natural make-up from this crazy chick? Well, I do wear make-up....occasionally. I did have my make-up done by a professional for my wedding. Apparently it needs to be done very well, because the pictures are going to need it. I [...]
It's time to discuss our bodies. No, not the birds and the bees, and what all those parts do. If you don't know that stuff already, this might not be the right place for you, yet. Just sayin'. If you do know what all your parts do, let's make sure all those parts are soft, [...]
Beauty. It's something that comes from the inside, right? Isn't that what everyone talks about? I know I tell my daughter that true beauty comes from within, and shines through with a person's actions. However, it's nice to feel beautiful, too. Who doesn't want to look in the mirror and see a beautiful head of [...]
It doesn't matter if your kids are potty trained. It doesn't matter if your kids don't have night time accidents. You think you don't need waterproof PeapodMats, but I'm here to tell you, you do need these fluidproof beauties. Believe it. You think you don't need waterproof PeapodMats, but you do Little Miss and The [...]
Girls who enjoy a good pedicure come from all walks of life. Even those of us who are more apt to follow the boring girl beauty lifestyle want our feet to feel soft, and look pretty. Granted, in the winter it's harder to stay on top of foot maintenance, but it's something that can be [...]
Working from home. I do it. Lots of people work comfortably and productively from home. There are days it's pure awesome, and there are days I want to scream. 7 Things I love about remote working It's hard not to have mixed feelings on the topic, so my seven things I love about working from [...]
Having pretty nails is something I take great pride in even thought I'm more 'boring girl beauty' minded. I don't wear make-up, or do much to my hair, but for me, having pretty nails gives me a little something feminine that's just for me. There's something about the process of taking care of my hands [...]
There's nothing worse than shaking someone's hand, and their hands feel like sandpaper. It doesn't matter if you're all about boring girl beauty, or if you're a die hard beauty pro, you've got to take care of your hands! Soft, but strong hands are necessary for all women. So what are some boring girl beauty [...]
It's me. I'm a boring girl who still enjoys a lot of beauty products. Seriously, I do. Make-up might not be my thing, but I look for a lot of products that will help keep my skin looking fabulous. Since I don't wear make-up every day, I need to make sure my face looks [...]
Disclosure: I was invited to taste test some of the Jenny Craig foods, along with take a little Curves workout in New York City recently. All opinions in this article are 100 percent my own. My ladies, my ladies. It's no secret how I feel about joining a gym, and eating diet food. However, a [...]
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are 100% my own. #YoursandMine #CollectiveBias Breaking news: I'm not super great about scheduling date nights with the husband. I do believe our last "date night" was on our anniversary back in July. Before that? We went out on [...]
Being a boring girl in the beauty arena doesn't mean I'm not into great hair. It's got to be a great color, a great shine, and looking super healthy. Boring girl beauty is going to have healthier hair in 2015! I've chosen a great natural hair color option, and I'm sticking with it! Boring Girl [...]
Feeling good on the inside can only help us look good on the outside. Our skin looks better when we're taking care of our insides. Eating the right foods, drinking lots of water, and sweating out anything that might be lurking around even after all the healthy changes being made, are all important for sticking [...]
I used to be organized. It was something that kept my work day flowing easily. After kids, I lost a bit of that organization. I used to be organized, now I'm lost What was the final nail in my organization coffin? The stupid flood in our home. Now's my chance to take 2015 by the [...]
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Holidays are coming and gift tags are always in demand. I'm not big on the ones I find at the stores. They're never big enough for me to write on, and they always look so.....I don't know, BORING. Get a little unique with these fantastic FREE printables for the holidays. Free Christmas Printables The 5x5 [...]
