by heather | creative tips
I threw a Superbowl party last night. And I might have had one too many adult beverages, as I’m sure many people did. I would like to take this time to share with you how I get over a hangover. Happy Monday After The Superbowl!
Step 1:
A large glass of water and a handful of crackers. This is the basics. Rehydrate and get something bland in your stomach.
Step 2:
Less-Drowsy Dramamine . This will still make you a little sleepy, but if your are nauseous this works wonders. Be sure to get the less-drowsy kind, or you will for sure need to go back to bed.
Step 3:
A burger and a soda. Man this looks good. I think I want a burger for lunch now.
Clearly, I am no doctor. These are my own ramblings.
Check out these hangover cures from around the world from Flavored Delights
Do you have any good hangover remedies? Okay, I’m going back to bed now.
by steph_egan | creative tips, diy
So for those who may or may not know, I’m expecting a baby in a few (short) weeks. My mind has been consumed with being as prepared as possible for all things related to this… home, work, photography business, etc. We are in the middle of remodeling our master bath (nothing like a big last-minute project!) along with prepping the nursery / a few crafty projects and preparing meals for once we are back home with our new little family member.
And like anyone who is planning a party, meals for the week or a wedding… Pinterest has been my best friend. (Can someone please tell me what we did before Pinterest?!) Anyway, I thought I’d share a couple little things that have worked out for me… and one that most definitely did not (yet… I’m determined to figure it out).
First, for any mommas-to-be out there, some meals I prepared in advance to freeze and throw in the crock pot during those first few (many) sleep-deprived days. And this is not to discriminate – I’m sure meal prep like this would be great for any family, I’ve just never thought this far in advance before when it comes to eating!
I will admit the prep work took a few hours…but we have at least 8+ meals freezing away and ready for us to enjoy when needed:
http://melissafallistestkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/freezer-cooking-slow-cooker-meals.html
Now, how about a major Pinterest fail? DIY Pom Poms. I was/am planning to make these for the nursery… and cannot get them to work. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, so if anyone out there has had success, please holla back.
My attempt:
The easy to follow instructions… complete with pretty pictures and pretty poms:
http://vividplease.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-how-to-make-tiny-pom-poms-with-fork.html
I also think these would be so cute in red around the house for Valentine’s Day. So much for that!
And one last major Pin Win goes to the library we put up in the nursery:
It’s such a hit with those who have stopped by to see our progress, and was so simple to do. Shelves are from Ikea; books are classics from my childhood. It took us no time to put them up… we even went back for more to create a gallery wall with photos in another room of our house. I loved the idea of the shelves vs putting a million holes in the wall — it will be so easy for us to switch photos out and move the frames around as we want.
ps – have you seen the websites out there with Pinterest fails? I might go read a few to feel better about my Pom disaster.
Hoping our master bath remodel is finished by next week — I’ll share a few pics!
by heather | creative tips
The cold, winter weather is here and for me that means dry skin and cracked heels. Here are some of my favorite products that help my feet become pretty again!
1. Microplane Foot File
This little tool gently exfoliates and removes that extra skin that makes your feet so rough. It is very portable, so easy to pack to travel. Be sure to use this on dry skin, no moisture needed.
2. Pumice Stone
If you prefer to use something while in the shower, this is a good option for you. Pumice is actually a volcanic rock with a rough texture that helps to remove rough skin and calluses.
3. HeelTastic
I am a big fan of As Seen On TV products, so I was quick to pick this up a couple of years ago and give it a try. It has become one of my beauty staples and I can’t say enough good stuff about it. It is a balm in a deodorant type container that you rub on your feet and then add socks to let the balm sit for a while until dry. This product always soothes my cracked heels and dry feet.
4. Aveda Foot Relief
This product is a tad expensive, but the aromatherapy mixed with the soothing cream really helps tired, dry feet feel better again. Plus, they sell travel sizes of this, so perfect for on the go.
5. Vaseline
So simple and cheap, but really one of the best things for dry, cracked feet. It is a bit messy, so use with caution. I have a few pairs of socks that are dedicated just for vaseline feet soaking. This option is best used overnight, since it takes so long for the petroleum jelly to soak in. And look, they now have a coco butter version – my favorite!
Cheers to happy feet!
