There is never a really good time to do DIY. When you work all week, all you want to do in the evenings is kick back and get ready for the next day’s work. Instead, maybe you watch a movie or get a few drinks with friends. The weekends aren’t ideal either. With only two …
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The nail art and colors we saw across all runways this season can only be described as edgy and modern. Moody metallics, grown up glitter, and perfectly undone nails are just of the spring trends we’re itching to try. Best part is a lot of these trends can be easily recreated at home. Scroll through …
DIY has the potential to go wrong, and unfortunately, because you are doing it yourself there really is nobody else to blame. That is why it best to choose your projects carefully and avoid some of the trickier ones. So if you have some home renovations coming up, read on to find out what you …
Where has this year gone? I can’t believe how quickly it seems the holidays have appeared. I must admit though, this is one of my favorite times of the year. I love getting to see so many people that I care about during the weeks of the holidays. The holidays are the ultimate time for …
Moving house is always a stressful time, especially if you have to do it all yourself. With so many things to plan, and so little time, it’s amazing anyone manages to do it. To take some of that pain away, this post will go through some of the things you should keep in mind when …
The internet makes DIY projects look so easy. The inspiration is easy to find. Click onto any blog, through any social network, or onto the time-suck that is Pinterest – and there it is. Bright, fresh rooms filled with perfectly hand-crafted pieces. Nothing is bought from a store or seemingly used for its intended purpose. …
We all know that keeping a carpet clean, especially a white carpet, can be a difficult operation. If you’ve got kids or a busy family life, a clean carpet is usually pretty low down your list of priorities. The good news is that keeping a carpet in good condition is possible. You just have to …
Lipstick or lip gloss is a beauty product that most women have in their purses right now because bold, soft, and healthy lips are beautiful. However, a lot of these products can get rather expensive, especially if you wear it on a continuous basis like me. I wear lip gloss all day long because my …
Sticking to a diet can be challenging, and sometimes you may be tempted to snack throughout the day. Instead of reaching for that bag of chips or a candy bar, try these simple one hundred calorie snack pack ideas. Try these simple 100 Calorie Snack Pack Ideas: 1. Orange slices to add some fruit to …
Life can be so full of stress and too often we don’t take time to really let ourselves relax and reset. With this DIY face mask you can open up those pores, and make you relaxed and ready to take on finals! The orange-avocado DIY face mask, although it sounds odd, is amazing and is …
Holiday shopping season is upon us. Instead of rushing around the mall looking for the perfect gift, save yourself some money and the hassle of finding parking by giving someone a much more personal gift. Make something yourself, whoever it’s for is guaranteed to love the time and effort that you put into it over a meaningless …
Ladies we all know that blow-drying, straightening, and even coloring can damage your hair and give you some dry and unattractive split-ends. However, do not be discouraged. There is a remedy that can fix nasty split-ends! All the ingredients come from the kitchen. Check out this split end fix recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons extra virgin …
Tired of hand soap that makes your hands dry and cost a fortune? Then make your own. This recipe will cost you $1.50 and can refill a soap dispenser 6 times. Not bad considering most hand soap from the store cost at least $1.50 a bottle. INGREDIENTS: All you need is 11 cups of water, 1 …
Summertime is here, and you want to celebrate with a party of course! You may be wondering how you want to decorate for it, and these flower lights may provide a fun and summer festive atmosphere, especially if it’s a girls only party! This is a very simple and inexpensive DIY. All you need is: …
If you are crazy about shoes like me, then storage can become a big issue. I know for sure storage is an issue for me because I have at least 40 pairs of shoes. Now, I can hang my shoes up with old wire hangers! All you need is wire hangers and some pliers to make this …
As a woman, I tend to receive a lot of beauty products for my birthday and Christmas. One popular gift seems to be skin care. People are attracted to these products because of the scents. I decide to try to make my own. The results are fantastic, and it makes my hands so soft. I …
I can’t believe I haven’t had a chance to post this yet. But, I had the chance to return to BetterKC! Being on television is so much fun. I did a little DIY coasters project for easy to make personalized coasters. You can head over to KCTV 5 to check out the entire video. Here are …
Right around now, we all start thinking about shopping for Christmas gifts and it’s all too easy to overlook Thanksgiving. But this year, why not make gifts for Thanksgiving? When your family and friends come over for dinner, pass out these waffle cone cornucopias as a take home goodie! This is a great DIY Thanksgiving treat. …
Want to create two looks with one easy trick? You can rock neon nails in the day, and have them glow into the night with just a simple glow stick and nail polish. Whether it’s a look for Halloween or a girl’s night out, glow in the dark nails are fun to look at and …
Are you hosting a party for an upcoming football game? Here is a really fun and easy DIY project. These DIY football juice boxes are perfect for people of all ages and make an easy drink display at a football party. Follow the simple steps below to make your own. Step 1: Gather your supplies. …