Cool as a Cucumber — How to Beat the Heat 1. Choose cotton. Save the ooh-la-la satin, silk, or polyester sheets for cooler nights. Light-colored bed linens made of lightweight cotton are breathable and excellent for promoting ventilation and airflow in the bedroom. 2. Feel the freezer burn. Stick sheets in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes before bed. We recommend placing them in a plastic bag… View Post
1. Daniel Dalton / BuzzFeed Use “Cmnd + Shift + T” on a Mac. Works in Chrome and Firefox. 2. Daniel Dalton / BuzzFeed In Chrome at least. 3. Daniel Dalton / BuzzFeed Reverse image search made simple, in Chrome and Firefox. 4. Daniel Dalton / BuzzFeed Pressing “shift” produces .net and “shift/ctrl” is .org. Try it yourself! (Chrome/Firefox/Opera)…. View Post
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The Vaseline Polish Trick Tools:Vaseline (or Lotion)Q-tip Instructions: 1. Spot the Q-tip in the Vaseline or lotion. 2. Very carefully wipe Q-tip on the skin around your nails, being mindful so as not to get it on your genuine nail bunk. 3. Paint your nails as usual 4. Wait for polish to dry. 5. Utilize another Q-tip to clean up any remaining Vaseline or cream… View Post
What you need: 3 C whole wheat flour 1/2 C flax meal 1 T pumpkin harvest spice 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 4 large eggs 1 t vanilla 1 C sweetener (honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, I used sucanat) 2 C pumpkin puree (or one can) 1.5 sticks of butter (3/4 C) Cream Cheese Filling: 1 cream cheese packet (16 ounces) 1/2 powdered sucanat… View Post
1. Clear Nail Polish To Secure Screws Nail polish works like an invisible glue, helping those sometimes loose screws to stay in their place. Another tip: If it’s too late and your screw is already lost, a small earring stud will hold it together until you’re able to replace the screw. 2. Clear Nail Polish To Secure Buttons Just a… View Post
A very simple idea to make Christmas decoration with popsticks! I love the seemed vintage look! It can even be done with your kids. I made holes with a drill using a thin wick, and paint them gold. Threads elastic through the holes and pearls, make a knot. Fill the center with silicone and glue a pearl on top to finish. ***DIY source: www.ohohblog.com
To keep the game room in order, I just made these small and easy paint buckets. It’s easy and cheap to make and with a lot benefit. At first remove and clean the labels of the bucket then cut the top part of the bucket with an electric saw But be very careful when cutting it. Paint the outside… View Post
Hair development could be an unpredictable accomplishment for anybody regardless of what sort of hair you have. A few of us have hair that appears to develop at a turtles pace and consumes to 3 months simply to develop an inch, where as a few of us have hair that appears to develop overnight! That being said, regardless of what… View Post
This is a really quick & easy DIY project, and makes a sweet gift for friends 🙂 Supplies: – Alphabet stamps – Drawstring cloth bags – Cord (mine is from here) – Beads (I used Czech Glass from here) – Scissors – Gift Tags First I measured about 8″ for the bracelet. This can be adjusted basedon the wrist size and always cut… View Post
Add a little chalk marker, and our Black Shadow Stripe Kraft Gift Wrap looks just like a chalkboard! You can also use these markers, available at most craft supply stores, on our 100% Recycled Black Kraft Shopping Bags or Black Merchandise Bags (below). Use a regular pencil to sketch out your design first, then trace over it with the chalk marker. Once the marker is dry,… View Post
HOW TO MAKE 1. Take a sheet of paper or wrapping paper approximately double the size that you desire your bag and fold it in half horizontally. 2. Fold the sides horizontally inwards and slot one side into the other. Tape together with washi tape.3. Fold the base of your bag in and press down forming a crease.4. Open out one… View Post
Ingredients 2 Tbsp applesauce 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp buttermilk 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 dash ground nutmeg (optional) 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp (scant) salt 1 Recipe Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows Directions Plan Cream Cheese Icing as per directions… View Post
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick cooking oats1 tbsp ground flax seed1 egg1/2 cup milk1/3 of a banana, mashed1/4 tsp cinnamon1/2 of an apple, chopped2 tsp honey Add oats, flax, egg and milk in a mug. Stir well with a fork. Add banana, cinnamon, apple and honey. Stir again until fully combined. Cook in microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Fluff with… View Post
Introduction Made in a coffee cup or shallow bowl, these babies are delicious, nutritious, and so fast you will be amazed. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 ounce frozen blueberries 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp sugar-free pancake syrup 1/2 tsp orange zest 1 egg white 1/2 tsp nutmeg Directions Combine ingredients altogether (I utilize a large measuring glass and simply… View Post
To make this Coffee Cup Quiche you will need: 1 egg 1 1/2 tablespoons milk Salt Ground black pepper 1/4 of a bagel (or similar amount of French bread, etc.) 2 teaspoons cream cheese 1/2 slice prosciutto or ham Fresh thyme leaves or fresh chopped chives Procedure: 1. At first beat egg and milk together in a coffee cup. Then add… View Post
Vegan Oreo Pops A splash of color needed the birthday buffet. Cake Pops on the fly? No cuts because: too short time. An alternative? Oreo Pops! The are just as pretty, but simple cooked (although their preparation depending on skill one to two hour’s time takes). The result in any case is splendid: crispy and chocolatey cult cookies, the small and big children one eye and… View Post
First challenge: find a pretty motif, which does not look too much like Crazy-Cat-Lady, but also does not tell at first glance that necessary even for the drawing of simple and unfussy lines and curves really is more than the will to shape is. So sketch out, erase, paper crumple, start from scratch. And always trust daruf that sooner or later… View Post
his is genius! Upcycle your diaper boxes to create these custom canvas lined bins. It’s affordable and great for the environment! Visit Positively Splendid to see how it’s done.
1. Start with a rinse. Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. “Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair,” says White. Another bonus: “When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens… View Post
Today you will learn how to Slice a Strawberry with equitably and super simple to do! Have you ever considered utilizing your egg slicer??? I have never considered it previously, yet then Melissa said it to me. I thought to myself I can’t accept this time I was doing it without anyone else’s help with a blade. So a few days… View Post
Pets are extraordinary – they become a part of your family, they don’t pass judgment on you, they give unconditional affection, they scratch up your lather couches . . . . . So, my cat Buddy, and an his friend Cat George before him, decided that when they were very young cats, bouncing on and off my lather couch was a big time. Unfortunately… View Post
Here’s what you need:Materials:Fresh FlowersString or ThreadNeedle Step 1: Wash and cut stems off of the flowers. Step 2: Slice string to sought length and string needle. Stick the needle through the rear of the flower close to the base of the stem. Thread string through the flower, pushing it to the end. Fasten the last part with a bunch to keep the… View Post
Materials:picture frames- preferably white onesacrylic craft paintspaint brushwater Step 1: Paint stripes or spots or whatever other colorful design you like on your frames. Let dry for a couple of minutes. The more you let the paint dry, the harder it will be to rub back in the following step. Step 2: Then the painted frame should hold under running water in the sink,… View Post
My latest watercolor illustrations…….. I started out with the Chevron design in mind, but by the time I finished that, I had several other ideas. So I kept painting….. and painting 🙂 I think the fact that it’s summer time had a huge influence on these. I can’t keep myself away from bright colors! ***DIY source and full photo… View Post
I requested six canvas prints from Artscow for $16 each. They were 16 by 20 and not extended, the pictures stretched out to the end of the canvas and it came moved up. When they arrived we headed to the tool shop to purchase MDF-it was less than $10 a sheet. When home my dear husband cut the mdf into 14.5 by… View Post
MATERIALS NEEDED: canvas, piece of wood, or white MDF (Mine is an MDF artist board from a kids’ art line at Target) stencils or cut vinyl numbers pouncer sponge and/or brush craft paint your wireless network’s password (look for a sticker on the side of your box) HOW TO MAKE IT: This was pretty darn basic and, in the event… View Post
Make cherry blossom artwork with a recycled 2-liter soda bottle as a stamp! Here are the detailed instructions. Start by using dark paint to paint a branch on poster board. Branches are easy to paint. If you can’t paint in a straight line, it looks even better. I cut this piece of poster board in half lengthwise because I… View Post
1. Concentrate On The Ends 2. Spray Your Bobby Pins 3. Switch To Silk 4. Massage Your Scalp 5. Use a Wide-Tooth Comb 6. Fake a Super Long Ponytail 7. Use Spin Pins 8. Say Yes To Lazy Days 9. Fake A Fuller Ponytail 10. Brush Before You Wash … View Post
1. Quick Photo Need your camera fast? With a quick swipe from the home screen you can access your camera in a flash! Simply swipe the camera icon UP to open the camera app. 2. Quickly Change Apps 3. Lock Your Screen From Rotating 4. Keyboard Shortcuts 5. Use The Microphone To Write Emails 6…. View Post