Even if y’all were dedicated salon-goers, all that time trapped at home meant you probably had to take manicure matters into your own hands (pun intended). If you had some success painting your nails—or even if you managed to cut them without maiming yourself—you have the all the skills you need to try these top nail trends for fall 2020 from home. Glass Nail Files Disposable emery boards are for beginners, plain and simple. Their rough surface does the trick but can leave nails Read more […]
Great Gifts for the Man in Your Life
Finding just the right present for the guy in your life can be challenging and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Plenty of my friends have struggled with this before—and so have I, from time to time—so I compiled a short list of a few great gifts for the man in your life to help y’all find the perfect one. Personalized AirPods Case Not only does getting him a personalized AirPods case allow him to differentiate his from everybody else’s, but you can also cater the design Read more […]
Packing for Your Baby’s First Stroller Outing
Getting out of the house for the first time with a new baby felt so liberating. That lasted about a block, until I realized I hadn’t brought diapers, wipes, or a bottle with me. Oops! If I’d known then what I know now about packing for your baby’s first stroller outing, I might have had a whole day of fresh air and freedom. So y’all, here I am to give you the benefit of my experience! Prepare for the Unexpected Even if you plan a short outing, it could unexpectedly turn into a Read more […]
What You Should Know Before Getting Married
Talking about marriage is tough, yet oh-so-necessary, especially for engaged or nearly-there couples. Sometimes all you can do is speak from your own relationship and what you saw from your parents. But y’all may need a special word that applies specifically to you, so I hope these few points I crowdsourced from some girlfriends help. Without further ado, here’s what you should know before getting married. Don’t Psych Yourself Out I don’t hesitate when I say the single biggest Read more […]
Why Kids Are So Obsessed With Slime
Toy slime—it honestly doesn’t sound that fun to me on the face of it. Rather, it seems like too much of a mess. That’s why tons of parents ban it from their homes despite their kids’ pleas for this goopy, droopy plaything. Y’all who don’t like slime just need to spend an afternoon making and playing with it like I did with my girls. I get the craze now, and as long as you set apart a dedicated “slime zone,” I see no reason to deprive your kids of it. Allow me to pass on why Read more […]
Tips for Throwing a Virtual Party
With the pandemic still putting a damper on in-person get-togethers, celebrating special events can feel almost impossible. As a social butterfly myself, I understand the necessity of these restrictions, but I find they’re really detrimental to my friendships and social life. If you’re like me and have a special day or event coming up but still want to celebrate with your friends and family, check out my tips for throwing a virtual party. While a virtual party isn’t quite the same as an Read more […]
How Water Temperature Affects Tea
A box of loose-leaf tea is a great amenity for any kitchen to have. This beloved beverage is centuries old and world-renowned. Most importantly, it’s healthy and delicious. Tea comes in various flavors and aromas (two terms you’ll see a lot in this guide), and it also has a bevy of health benefits. However, if you don’t brew tea in the right way, you’ll wind up with a lackluster result. One of the biggest reasons for this is because not all tea drinkers know how water temperature Read more […]
Embrace Imperfection
Photo Credit Double Take Photography If you have ever been on social media, you will have seen how everyone is striving to be perfect. I mean there is a thing called Instagram vs. Real Life. Suddenly you can’t post a selfie without at least one filter or go out for dinner without showing your curated plate of food. Even your dog has to look perfect. But what if you just decided to take a step away from all the competition? And stopped all that clamoring for likes and hearts? What if you Read more […]
5 Investment Strategies to Explore: Which One Will Help You Reach Your Potential?
The game plan for a person’s investment portfolio is called a strategy. It is important to use the one that is right for a person to increase the likelihood of success. Most people plan extensively for their day at work, college financing, purchasing a car, vacation, and more. However, they don’t put this same amount of time and effort into the investing strategy. Regardless of whether a person is talking about making a capital gains investment or another type of investment, having a strategy Read more […]
