My Mothers Day Hamper Tutorial

Check out this simple and inexpensive gift idea for mothers day,
i hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think :)

Junk Jewellry - absaloutely or no go ?

I dont know about you guys but i have a serious junk jewellry fetish, it only took hold around november last year but trust me i have been gathering quite a nice little collection.
Not bad for someone who never changed her jewellry from a gold chain and hoop earings in years eh :).

Once the clothes bug hit me just prior to this, accessories were a must, i still tend to stick with just earings and necklaces but im not frightened of bold beads and strong colours, along with a lot of softer colours i have.

I prefer longer necklaces that hang down past my cheast for two reasons, one to break up any plainess in my clothing and the other because im not the petitist of ladies and chokers are a definate no no for me lol.

Seriously though, i wear a lot of long line tops, mainly one or two colours so i like to accessorise with contrasting or slightly lighter / darker colours to help break them up.
Because im a lrg lady, i unfortunately have a lrg cheast to match, so i prefer my necklaces not to stop at my cheast level, but to flow way past and onto my rib level.
Thats not to say i dont wear necklaces that sit at my neck or on my cheast, i just prefer longer ones.

Why not share your preferences in jewellry with us, you may even want to share pictures of your favourite pieces and where you purchased them and how much they were, that would be fantastic.
I will share some pictures of some of my jewellery in a later post and try to remember where i got them from , but in the mean time the picture above is a very disorganised version of my jewllery board, eek lol .
Have fun and i hope to hear from you soon.

Home Organization Questions Answerd

If you have specific questions about home organization, perhaps for a specific room or a certain project ect ect , feel free to post them here and wel see what answers we can come up with for you.
Who knows we may all learn something new and you know the old saying is definately true, " two (or more )heads are definately better than one " :)
I look forward to hearing from you x

Basic Home Organization

As with most of us, you probably have quite busy and hectic lives, leaving very little or limited amount of time for organization.
The simplest solution i have found is to choose a room, (the one that needs the most organization ) or the one that is seen most ,and make yourself a list of to do's.

Start off by allowing yourself 15 - 30 mins per job per day just so that it doesnt become tedious and start to feel like a chore, if you can manage more or compleate the task for that day with ease, then give yourself a pat on the back and plan what your going to do tommorow.

The hardest thing about organization is throwing things away, especially for any hoarders out there, so you need to set yourself some limits as to what to keep and how you will use it.

A simple tip is to set up three boxes, bags or tubs, label them " to keep " ," to share " and "to dump ".
Depending on what it is you are organizing youl soon get the hang of it, for example...
say it was clothes you were organizing from your wardrobe or drawers, make a rule of thumb that if you havent worn the item in the last year, your very unlikely to wear it again, so either pass it on to friends or a charity shop, recycle or bin it.

If its an item thats out of season, say for example , a jumper in summer time, either put them into storage for next winter or give it away or dump it, its that simple.

These rules apply to products to, for example, hair care, skin care and make up.
If its time your bathroom or bedroom dresser is due a good clean out and some organization, apply the same rules.

If you havent used it in 6 months, your very unlikely to and remember, these items have dates on too so be vigillant on what you keep and what you share, if they are out of date, dump them.
Just because you didnt like a product or it didnt suit your needs at the time, think on, a friend or a charity shop may be glad of them.

This is just a very basic look at how to get into and view the possibillities of organizing your home, there is a lot more to it such as how to store items, where to store them, where to purchase items for storage and ideas on storage, so bare with me and il do some more relevent posts on organization in the not to distant future .

What are your favourite makeup brands and why ?

Do you have a particular favourite brand in make up that you stick with religiously, or are you like me and like to try several or even many more different types ?.

As much as i watch make up videos on the like of Mac and Nars and other big brand name products , my budget just doesnt warrent spending that kind of money on what i class as my guilty pleasure .
However, that doesnt stop me from collecting great tips and ideas on what colours to group together and what works well on things i may not have tried before.

I do have sensitive skin so i have to be very careful what i put on my face, but that doesnt stop me from trying and buying different products, whether it be store bought or off ebay.

From my teenage years i used nothing but Avon, as it seemed it was the only thing that agreed with my skin type, however it wasnt the cheapest make up going and so i could only buy what i needed, when i needed it.

Since im now older and i should be as vigillant with my skin , im not afriad to try new things and thankfully its paid off big time.
Ironically i wear more make up every day now than when i was younger , yet my skin is non the worse for it, and i have tried many cheaper items and found the majority of them to be just as good as the "good stuff."

I dont have a particular favourite brand of make up, but i did buy a rather lrg haul from E.L.F because it was cheap yet well reviewed, just what i was after, and i got most of my big eye shadow pallettes, blusher pallettes and concealer pallettes in Hong Kong, via Ebay.

AS those of you who have read through my blog will know , im a big fan of make up from Ebay, if ever im watching a tutorial or reading a magazine and see the name of something i like, my first port of call is ebay to compare prices :)

So why not share your likes and dislikes with us, feel free to review your make up here . x

fruits and veg for healthy skin

I came across this list whilst cruising the net for tips and i thought it was a great way to show you the properties and bennefits of eating daily fruits and veggies .
Not only is it great for your diet, but its great for your immune system and your skin, along with many other properties.
check it out below.

* Oranges are rich source of Vitamin C. It prevents constipation. They work as cleansers and improve the skin and supports the immune system.

* Carrots have vitamin A and are very good for the eyes. They are one of the richest source of beta carotene. Carrot juice if taken in the morning on an empty stomach is very beneficial. It develops immunity. Prevents premature aging. It has anti-cancer properties.

* Beetroot is very good for anemic persons. It does wonders to your skin. It purifies the blood and is rejuvenating.

* Grapes are effective for constipation and gives relief in piles. It prevents dryness of skin and it purifies the blood. Its juice can be applied on wrinkles under the eyes.

* Pineapple juice is very rich in vitamin C. It also contains Vitamins A&B. Taken with honey it is effective for sore throat.

* Tomatoes contain iron and is rich in vitamin A. Recommended for those who want to reduce their weight. It combats cancer.

* Watermelon cools our body and are excellent cleansers.

* Cucumber cools our body and is very good for those who want to lose weight. They work as astringents, cooling and brightening agents of the skin. It can be used in natural face packs also.

* Lemons protect your heart, control your blood pressure and is excellent for the skin and hair. Works as a bleach for the skin. Lemon juice mixed with warm water and honey can be taken daily the first thing in the morning to have a clear complexion. It can be taken for weight reduction also.



* Apples relieve constipation and reduces cholesterol and removes toxins. Apple pulp can be used as a face pack.

* Bananas contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and carbohydrates. They are rich in potassium. They make an excellent face pack especially for dry skin. Add a few drops of olive oil or honey to banana pulp and use as a face pack.
* Papaya is good for the skin. It gives relief in case of constipation and it combats cancer. Papaya cleanses the body completely. It delays aging of skin. Raw papaya juice if applied externally helps to cure pimples and also reduces wrinkles.

* Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C. It increases the body's resistance against diseases. It has medicinal properties and is excellent for the skin and hair. It rejuvenates our body. One or two gooseberries (fruit preserved in honey) can be taken daily.

* Garlic is a very powerful antiseptic. It helps to delay aging and restores tissue. It reduces high blood pressure and is good for the blood and heart. It has many other medicinal uses also. Include garlic (raw or steamed) in your diet as it has antibacterial properties and helps to improve the health of the skin

Dry Fruits : Dates are rich in iron and is good for the blood.

Almonds are rich in vitamin E and is very good for the skin.

Dry grapes relieves constipation and is also good for the throat.

Figs are very nutritious. They are easily digestible and they eliminate
impurities from blood. They are useful in case of fatigue and weakness.

Dried Apricots are rich source of iron and beta carotene. You can take it everyday for radiant looking skin.

*credit where its due -
http://www.healthbeautytips.net/nutrition.htm

Different skin care needs for us older ladies.

As we get older we tend to need different skin care products to what we used say when we were in our 20's or even in our 30's.

Many of us will notice subtle differences like dry patches, more lines, blotching , liver spots and broken blood vessels ect.
Our skin may loose some elesticity if its not looked after, so skin care is pretty important from quite a young age and is definately more so as we get older.

For us older ladies, id suggest trying some serums, those that lift and firm the skin, some favourites that have been reccomended are Visably Firm and Retinol Correxion by Roc.

It is reccomended that those of us in our 40's should use a night cream to help maintain some moisture in our skin and help prevent lines and wrinkles.

If you still enjoy wearing makeup, you may find it is kinder to your skin to use a primer as a base all over your face before applying anything,this will help fill in lines and wrinkles and will actually make pores appear smaller.

Diet and exercise play a big part in our skins condition, eating right and drinking plenty of water will keep your skin clear and hydrated.

If you have any tips you would like to share, please feel free to share them with us x