Introducing Tru Hair...

 

 

If there is one thing that I absolutely love it's trying new hair products, especially ones that actually work. I recently was able to work with Tru Hair by Chelsea Scott. She has been in professional beauty industry for over 20 years. Owning 2 salons, having specialized in product development, and the successful marketing of some of the leading hair care and skin care products, Chelsea Scott knows exactly what it takes to recreate salon looks at home with ease.

 

 

 "Chelsea's beauty expertise and products have been featured on NBC's TODAY Show, FOX News, The Big Idea, ABC News, and in Women's Wear Daily, Glamour, Allure, Marie Claire, Fitness, and Ocean Drive."

 

 

 

 

I was sent the Miracle Hair Serum and the New Do Dry Shampoo to review.

The New Do Dry Shampoo is incredible! We all want to look our best in between hair washes or when we just don't have time to spend hours fixing our hair. New Do Dry Shampoo will refresh, revive, and rejuvenate while absorbing the oil in your hair.

 

 I fell head over heels in love with this product. It comes in one portable brush applicator, making it fast and easy to use. Simply brush on where needed! Instantly my hair looked fuller, smell great, and voluminous. With the sleek design, it fits perfect in my purse or overnight bag.

 

 

 

I was just as impressed with the Miracle Hair Serum. Say goodbye to dull frizzy hair! Formulated to make your hair fuller and shinier, it will also help reduce the appearance of dead ends. I like that it can be used on dry or damp hair. The Miracle Hair Serum helps reduce the effect of the environment and styling tools. The main thing I noticed is that my hair looked and felt extremely healthy. It is made oil-free so it won't leave your looking dirty or greasy. It is pretty thick so a little dab will do ya!

 

After trying both of these Tru Hair products, I can honestly say I will be a customer for life. I strongly urge everyone  to visit Tru Hair's website and check out their other amazing products! The Miracle Hair Serum will be debuting on HSN March 6th so be sure to tune in!!

 

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Superbowl Snacks

Even though the Cleveland Browns did not make it to the Super Bowl, we will be watching and cheering on the Ravens! Half the fun is eating some great food!

We will be having easy, cheap, but delicious classic football food. These are fast recipes so you can enjoy the game too!

Like Pigs in a Blanket:

 

1 can of crescent rolls

1 package of mini sausages

 

Preheat oven to 350

 

You will only need to use half of a crescent for each sausage.

Simply cut dough in half then wrap around sausage

 Repeat until all crescents are used

 

Place on baking sheet about an inch apart and bake until golden brown.

 

 

Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce!!

 

 

 

Or ...

 

this scrumptious cheese dip:

 

 

One jar of Con Queso Dip (my favorite is Taco Bell's)

 

1/2 lb. ground beef

 

1 package of taco seasoning

 

Brown beef in skillet and drain

return to skillet and add taco seasoning (cook according to package)

Next add Con Queso until thoroughly heated

 

 

Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uses for Coconut Oil

 Virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconut meat called non-copra, as opposed to copra, which is the dry meat used to make refined coconut oil. I was a little confused why coconut oil is so beneficial because I always hear that your should stay away from saturated fats. Coconut oil is loaded with fatty acids and 95 % of them are saturated fats. The good news is these saturated fats are used for energy because they are easily absorbed by the body, not like saturated fats that come from meat.



Coconut oil is pretty inexpensive! I found mine in the vitamin section at Wal-Mart for $10(12oz). Be sure to stay away from coconut oil that uses the word "hydrogenated". Here is a list of other amazing benefits I found through my research...

 

 

Speeds up metabolism

Aids in digestion and helps

Protects against many types of cancer

Helps cure chronic indigestion

Skin moisturizer

Used often in India to fight hair loss

Cures fatigue and gives natural energy

Fights fungal and microbial infections

Anti-aging

Improves Cholesterol

Improves diabetes

Those are just the health benefits from cooking/eating coconut oil! Check out the beauty tricks...

Rub on lips for a moisturizer

 lotion to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks

 leave in hair conditioner (will also help with dandruff)

Rub on skin after showering will keep your skin soft and hydrated

 

These are just the ones I found, I am sure there are hundreds more!!!

Five Things to Remember When Renovating Your Kitchen

Five Things to Remember When Renovating Your Kitchen

There are many things to take into account when a homeowner finally has the budget and the nerve to renovate his or her kitchen. But here are only five of them:

The Cost

This is obvious, but then again, it’s amazing that some homeowners don’t pay as much attention to the costs as they should. Though there are some people who have money to burn and don’t really care how much the renovation ends up costing, this isn’t true for most people. Homeowners should draw up a list of absolutely everything that will go into the renovation and how much it will cost, down to the cost of the knobs and drawer pulls. Then, they should add at least 15 percent for cost overruns. This is because the renovation is going to cost more than they think it will.

Hiring a Good Contractor

This is time consuming but in the end will be worth it. The homeowner shouldn’t consider working with a contractor who doesn't have the proper licenses, permits or insurance and who is unfamiliar with the building codes in the area. A homeowner should interview at least three contractors and put the job out for bid. The usual rule is to discount the highest and the lowest bid, though this isn’t ironclad. A contractor must also have a real place of business where he can be contacted and must be willing to sign a very detailed contract with a payment schedule. The homeowner should never pay a contractor all of the money up front. It’s too tempting for a contractor to take the money and disappear after a shoddy or incomplete job.

How Often Will the Kitchen Be Used?

Some homeowners are going to renovate their kitchen because the kids have left home and it’s not going to be used as much. Other homeowners renovate the kitchen because they plan on starting a family and anticipate that the kitchen is going to be used a great deal over time. Other homeowners love to cook and will renovate their kitchen with all sorts of state-of-the art technology to reflect this. Other homeowners enjoy takeaway most of the time, so buying a top-of-the-line stove or oven won’t matter.

Is There Enough Space?

Aside from the question of is there enough money, the homeowner must determine if there's enough space for the shelving, cabinetry, appliances and other things that they want to put into their kitchen. To this end, everything will need to be measured, including the clearance of the cabinet doors. Few things are more frustrating than buying something for the kitchen and there’s simply no room for it. It can be expensive as well.

The Décor

The homeowner will need to figure out what style of kitchen they want. Should it be modern? Victorian? Scandinavian Modern? Somewhat French? Ideally, the kitchen’s decor should complement the decor of the rest of the house or the flat. The style and decor don’t have to mimic the rest of the house absolutely, but the kitchen shouldn’t be jarringly different from the other rooms.

Author Bio
Jamie is a Builder from the Gold Coast in Australia. He recommends checking out Coral Homes display centres for some of the best display homes on the Gold Coast for some inspiration for your kitchen renovation.

 

 

 

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Ways Reuse Your Dryer Sheets

If there is one smell I love it is fabric softener! I decided my whole house needed to smell like fabric softener. So with a little trial error I found some awesome ideas! If you too want the smell of fresh linens throughout your home here are a few tricks! You can even reuse your old sheets from the dryer!

1.Place a dryer sheet in the bag of your vacuum. Every time you sweep your floors the amazing smell will fill the room!

2. Fold a dryer sheet in a square and place it in your heat vents just far enough so you can pull it out. When the heat kicks on, the smell will come through the vent!

3. Place a couple sheets under the seats of your car and say good-bye to the ole pine tree air fresheners!!

4. Have a stinky teenager?? Place several under their bed!!!!

5. We all have a few stinky areas in our homes. We have a shoe closet for boots, work shoes, and gym shoes! You can imagine it might not smell the best, throw a few sheets in the closet and voila! Even throw a couple in the bottom of your trash can to eliminate some pretty nasty odors!

6. If you are really crazy for the smell (like me) place a half of sheet in your pillow case!!!

7. Dryer sheets are also great for dusting electronics, like your TV or computer screen.

8. My two dogs shed and the best way to get pet hair off my clothes is, yep, a dryer sheet!

9. Hate mosquitoes in the summer? Welp, rub any exposed skin with a sheet and it will act as a repellent!

10. Dryer sheets will also eliminate cling. Simply rub a sheet on the under side of your garment and cling be gone!


My newest and favorite trick uses scent boosters and a pod warmer. Instead of buying pods just poor in some scent booster beads, I prefer Downey Unstoppable's. They will melt and make your home smell glorious!!!!!

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Burlap and Lights

I love to decorate with burlap! It is so cheap at the fabric store and there are so many cute things you can do with it! I found my burlap at the hobby lobby, you can also visit their website and print a 40% off coupon!

 

Here are a couple of my burlap creations:

This glass box was originally part of my Christmas décor. It had a big silver bow for holidays. Instead of packing it away, I traded the bow for some burlap!! It is stuffed with string lights and gives our living room a nice cozy feeling!

 

 

A few months ago I posted a tutorial about staining my bookshelf. Well here is the finished product! This has turned into my all time favorite piece!

 

All you need for this burlap creation is burlap ( I used about 2 yards), scissors, and string lights.

 

This is so simple. Cut the burlap the length you need and then poke the lights through the burlap (this isn't a fire hazard). I poked my lights in all different directions so they were everywhere. You can easily hide the cord with burlap so it won't show! How easy and cheap? I spent a total of $8.00 on both of these crafts!!

 

 

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DIY Staining Tips

I am no Bob Vila but I recently stained a bookcase that I have had for a few years. I had never stained anything before so I was pretty nervous! It turned out that it was actually fun, easy, and affordable. I Googled some direction but were a little more advanced than I expected so I decided to just go for it! Here is what I did.

First I went to the hardware store and picked the stain color that I wanted. I decided to go with Bombay Mahogany! The brand I chose was Minwax Ployshades because it has the stain and polyurethane in one step which saved me a lot of time! The stain was inexpensive ($8.00) While I was at the store I picked up two paint brushes that were tapered (one big and one smaller for the hard to reach places).

Luckily the bookcase I stained was raw wood so I didn't have to sand it down or strip off any paint. 

I set up my work station outside because the stain has a potent smell! Always apply your stain in the same direction as the wood grain. The key is thin coats and nice even brush strokes. Always keep your brush wet because dragging or dabbing your brush will leave thick uneven color and eave brush strokes! 

I started at the top and work my way to the bottom, leaving the outside for last. Once it was all stained I let it dry for about 9 hours overnight. Letting the stain soak in so you can see the true color will help you decided if you should apply a second coat. I loved the looked of mine with just one coat.

The final step to staining is to gently rub down your piece of furniture with a fine grain (00) steel wool. This is a very important step before a second coat is applied and once you are completely finished because it helps even out the color from the first or last coat. Once I cleaned all the debris from the steel wool off, my project was complete!! 

I was so happy that my first staining project turned out so well!! Staining this bookcase gave the whole room a new look and it was so affordable and easy. This will definitely not be my last DIY staining project!

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