Basic makeup tips for beginners December 21, 2008

Applying make-up for the first time can be nerve wrecking. No one wants to end up looking like a clown. And no one wants to look like a small child who played in mommy’s make-up. Wearing beautifully applied make-up that accents your natural beauty is an artform, but is easily learned through practice.

It’s not a great idea to purchase every type of make-up product if you’ve never used any before. Begin with one item, practice applying it until you are comfortable using it, then add another cosmetic to your beauty regimen. More

An overview of the chemicals in nail polish December 21, 2008

When you go to the store to buy nail polish, one of the most important factors for what you purchase is the color. Is this the right shade? How will it look on my nails? Does it match my new outfit? But how often do you think about the ingredients that make up the liquid that you’re putting on your nails? And how harmful are the chemicals that have been key components in those polishes? More

How old is too old to wear a miniskirt? December 21, 2008

Mini skirts are ultra chic and stylish and look great with the ballet style shoes that are currently in style. But is there an age limit to mini skirts? Can a woman be too old to wear a mini skirt?

Age doesn’t matter when it comes to style. But there are several factors to consider before stepping out in public while wearing a daring mini skirt: the style of the skirt, the appearance of your legs, weight, shoes, and behavior. More

How to make your own Christmas cards December 21, 2008

When you want to personalize a Christmas card for someone special or just make one-of-a-kind holiday greetings, you definitely should design and create your own Christmas cards. You probably have everything you already need to make your card. Some supplies you should gather, if you don’t already have them are: card stock (heavy paper), scissors, glue, construction paper, magazine clippings, wallpaper scraps, holiday wrapping paper, Christmas cards from previous years, photographs, printed clip art, markers, stamps and ink, seasonal punches, and colored pencils. You may want to purchase blank cards since they come with envelopes, but you can always create your own cards and envelopes. Use card stock for your cards and wallpaper or wrapping paper to create your envelopes. More

Tips for homemade food gifts December 20, 2008

A delicious homemade food gift is a personalized treat for anyone on any occasion. You can’t go wrong with a food gift because everyone loves to eat. If the person you’re cooking for loves fudge brownies or even meatloaf, you can whip up either dish in an hour or less.

Most dishes and desserts take about an hour total of preparation time plus cooking. That’s faster than going to the store and back for a store-bought gift. With a simple recipe you can have your homemade food gift cooked and ready to wrap up in very little time. More

How to make a paper bag monster puppet December 20, 2008

This lesson plan is from my summer arts camp program “Puppet Making” for elementary students. It incorporates creative arts and language arts.

Children love making puppets and creating stories to act out scenes. The grosser or scarier the monsters are, the kids become more involved. This is a project for both boys and girls. There are girl monsters, too, you know. More

The Secret to Cleaning Bathrooms January 28, 2008

The secret to cleaning bathrooms is having the right products and a little elbow power to get the job done. A sparkling clean bathroom is the first things guests notice when visiting. If the bathroom is has grime buildup and hair on the sink, a guest will be disgusted and not want to come back. There is nothing more relaxing than stepping into a clean and fresh bathroom. Here’s the secret to cleaning bathrooms.

Money Making Ideas January 28, 2008

 There are many ways to make money. Whether the money earned is used for getting out of debt or just saved for a rainy day, money is always useful. From assessing one’s skills to finding a job, this article is a must read for generating ideas to make money.

Ultimate guide to growing long healthy hair January 27, 2008

Beautiful, healthy, long hair is an asset most women would love to have. It takes time and work to achieve the results, but in the end, it’s well worth the effort. With experience of having long hair and growing it out twice within the last five years, there are some tips one should know in order to achieve the goal. Here is the ultimate guide to growing healthy long hair.

The Secret to Cleaning Bathrooms January 27, 2008

The secret to cleaning bathrooms is having the right products and a little elbow power to get the job done. A sparkling clean bathroom is the first things guests notice when visiting. If the bathroom is has grime buildup and hair on the sink, a guest will be disgusted and not want to come back. There is nothing more relaxing than stepping into a clean and fresh bathroom. Here’s the secret to cleaning bathrooms.