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“The magic thing about  home   is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”         Unknown While the world is slowly getting back to normal and people are going back to the office, some people are still experiencing lockdown.  If you are working from home or staying home due to lockdown and are bored of your everyday tasks, here are a few things you can do to alleviate the mundane:   Paint Furniture If you have outdated furniture that needs a little TLC, painting it could be a solution.  It is an easy and affordable way to have aesthetic furnishings without spending a lot of money on a new piece.  When painting furniture make sure to use the appropriate paint i.e. Milk paint, latex paint, and chalk paint in either semi-gloss or satin finish. DIY Artwork Adding artwork to your home's interior can be very expensive and time-consuming. One way to remedy that is to DIY your own artwork.  With just a...

 "Let Juice Be Thy Medicine And Medicine Be Thy Juice"                                      Hippocrates Refresh your thirst this summer season and stay healthy with this delicious Turmeric smoothie.  Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (ease joint pain and stiffness) as well as protecting the body from heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.   Ginger helps the body fight diseases such as high blood pressure and chronic lung disease. Ginger is full of antioxidants that protect the body from stress and promotes healthy aging. Give your body the necessary fuel it needs to protect it from disease with a healthy smoothie.  Juice smoothies are an excellent way to get the proper nutrients to your body quickly and efficiently.  See below for the recipe: How To Make Healthy Turmeric, Ginger, And Apple Smoothie Ingredients 2 appl...

  "Fashion  is like eating, you shouldn't stick to the same menu" — ...Unknown Spring is the season of change!  No matter who you are, spring is beckoning us to change.  Whether it is personal changes, fashion changes, or a location change, it seems this time of year is calling for some type of change.   Footwear is ever-evolving and this year is no different.  Even though we are still technically in a pandemic, we shouldn't let that stop us from updating our wardrobes to reflect the times.  An updated shoe collection is the perfect place to start. Popular Spring Shoe Trends For 2021                                                         Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers Add a splash of colour to your wardrobe with Air Force 1 sneakers from Nike.    A  trusted brand name that gives you comfort and styl...

  "Life Is Too Short To Say No To Cake:                                               - Unknown Let them eat cake!...no really let your guests eat a scrumptious lemon cake decked out with edible flowers for spring/Easter.   This cake recipe is quite easy and is the perfect dessert for Easter or any other spring celebration such as a garden party, baby shower, bridal shower, graduation, or anniversary celebration.  See recipe below: Lemon Cake With Edible Flower Crown Ingredients: 2(15 1/4-oz.) pkg. lemon cake mix (such as Betty Crocker Super Moist Delights Lemon Cake Mix) Lemon-Vanilla Buttercream Edible flowers (such as tuberous begonias, stock, violas, English daisies, and pansies) Fresh mint leaves Directions:   1.  Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together all wet ingredients needed to prepare cake batters (per package directions) in 1 larg...

Beauty By Nature That’s Made With Love; that is the motto of Carol’s Daughter. Lisa Price is the founder and creator of Carol’s Daughter, a hair care, bath, and body line of products made with essential oils and natural ingredients. Carol’s Daughter hair and bath products are sulfate-free and contain no parabens, no sulfates, no petrolatum, no mineral oil, no artificial colors, and not tested on animals. Lisa Price started the company in her kitchen where she whipped up organic beauty products for family and friends to enjoy. In 1993, she started an online mail-order business and then went on to open her first store in Brooklyn in 1999. In 2005, she opened her second store in Harlem on 125th Street, and in 2014, she sold her company to L'Oreal Cosmetics. Also in 2014, Carol's Daughter hair and skincare products launched at Target stores making them more accessible to consumers. In 2016, the brand launched into 30,000 retail stores across the USA and in 2017, Carol's Daughte...

  “As we evolve, our homes should too.” – Suzanne Tucker Improving the aesthetic of your home is basically making it feel and look pleasing to the eye (aka beautiful).  Aesthetic homes are organized,  design flows from one room to another, and there is a feeling of simplicity.   HOW TO IMPROVE THE LOOK OF YOUR HOME Repair/Replace/Fix  One of the first things you can do to instantly improve the look of your home is to fix and repair broken items such as loose cabinet knobs, patching walls, fix leaky plumbing, bleach away water stains, and fix cracked grout.  Replacing burnt-out light bulbs and removing a popcorn ceiling is also a great home improvement tip. Organize and Declutter An organized home is the key to home improvement.  When your home is organized, it will run more efficiently and look more aesthetically pleasing.  Here are some things you can organize instantly:   declutter entryway junk dispose of/compost dead plants orga...

"  Food  is symbolic of love when words are inadequate."                          Unknown   If you are looking for a simple cookie recipe for Valentine's Day, look no further than this Pillsbury Heart-Shaped Cookie made with their signature sugar cookie dough.  It only requires 5 ingredients, prep time is 15 mins and the serving size is about 24 cookies. Pillsbury Heart-Shaped Cookie Pops Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury Ready To Bake refrigerated sugar cookies 1 container (1 lb) vanilla ready to spread frosting 24 popsicle sticks with round ends 10 yards red curling ribbon Assorted candy sprinkles Directions:   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Place the dough on a cutting board and cut each cookie in half and shape it into a V-shape, leaving 3/4 of an inch space on the top between the dough pieces.  (press bottom halves together to form a V shape).  Transfer dough to a...