Rose hair bows are an elegant and fun way to stand out while emphasizing your natural beauty. Fortunately, they are also a lot of fun to make and only require a little bit of time to produce amazing customized results. Making a rose hair bow has a few steps and there are many ways to further accentuate the rose such as using rhinestones, a fake rose flower, or decorative ribbon selections. A rose hair bow is also perfect for coordinating an outfit or matching to a theme – the Fourth of July, Christmas, Prom, and New Year’s are just a few examples a hair rose bow would be perfect for. Very elegant rose hair bows can also be made for weddings and baby showers. The possibilities are endless and allow you to express your unique style and memorialize each event with a craft of your own design. Create Your Rose Hair Bow in 5 Easy Steps 1. Select a ribbon type such as satin, velvet, nylon, or cotton. Avoid ribbon with frilly edging as it can be difficult to tie or look awkward when tied. ...
Guest Article – These Boots are Made For Walking: Fall and Winter Shoe Styles
Fall is a great time to reassess your wardrobe and set aside a bit of money to purchase some staple items that will keep you warm and fashionable throughout the cold fall and winter seasons. Among these important fall and winter staples are boots and shoes that will keep your feet warm and dry while adding a touch of chic fashion to already existing items in your wardrobe. Here are a few footwear ideas to convert your wardrobe into fall-friendly outfits. Flats Reef has an excellent collection of comfortable women’s flats that will work well with tights and leggings in the fall months. Purchase a few neutral colors that will go with many outfits, but be sure to also purchase a bright color to add some pizzazz and a pop of color during those dull winter days. Use flats and tights to convert spring and summer skirts into fall outfits. You can layer long-sleeved button up shirts and cardigans on top to create warmth, without having to purchase a fully new wardrobe. Flats are also sweet ...
Guest Article – 6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
For all of the enlightening benefits the Internet has brought into our lives, there is dark side to the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, this dark side is far too easily accessed, or stumbled upon by our children. Given the nature of the Internet, it's difficult to ensure that our children see only the good and are always shielded from the bad. Take heart, there are many things you can do to exercise some control and protect your children. 1. Play the Role of Cyberworld Monitor Visiting another one of the multitude of Barbie websites may not be your idea of quality time with your child, but it's the best way to protect them while they are engaged in the cyber playground. Tim Lordan, staff director of Internet Education Foundation, the nonprofit group that publishes the online safety guide "GetNetWise" advises that, "Parents have to get involved. Just as they know every detail of the playground around the corner – the jungle gym, the swings – they need to know their kids' online ...
Neato Skins Review & Giveaway [ENDED]
Last week, I was sent a pack of Neato Skins to review. Neato Skins lets your print your own removable skins for your cell phones. Packs are tailored to your specific phone, and come with blank skin sheets & a clear phone case to help protect it. I have a Galaxy S3, and my starter kit came with the following: 5 blank skins, phone case, paper test sheet, instructions, and an online design software code. After deciding what I wanted on the back of my phone, I went to the website and entered in my design code & created an account to keep track of my skins. The online designer is pretty straightforward and easy to use. I quickly uploaded my artwork and got it centered how I wanted it. There are several options available to edit your image as needed. Once you are ready to run your test print, you click Preview & Print. You will be able to center the image as needed for it to print properly. My test print came out fine, so I printed my skin in just a few seconds. I did take ...
Guest Article – Six Safety Basics to Teach Your Children
One of the biggest fears a parent has is finding out their child is in a dangerous situation. As much as a parent hopes their child will never find danger, it is a wise idea to teach your children the basics of safety. If an emergency situation arises, their knowledge of safety can protect them from harm. Here are six basics to teach your children: 1. Home Security System Installing a home security system can protect you and your family from unwanted intruders, fires, or carbon monoxide poisoning. Many parents fear that if they explain the purpose of the alarm they will scare their children. However, neglecting to talk to your children about its purpose can lead children to not be cautious enough if they hear the alarm sound. Of course, use your discretion about details based on your children’s’ ages. If interested in a security system, check out homesecurity911.com/ to find the best deal and features that fit your family’s needs. 2. Stranger Danger It is important for ...
Guest Article – 5 Simple Ways for Busy Moms to Pamper Themselves
Moms play a very special role. They need to be everything for everyone at all times, and many have their own careers on top of being mothers. All of these jobs are exhausting and it can be overwhelming sometimes. With so much going on, it is easy for moms to forget that every once in a while, they need to treat themselves to something special. With a packed schedule every day, all day, it seems like it is impossible for you to find the time, and the money, to pamper yourself. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can relieve stress and get the much deserved break that you need without spending too much time or money on it. Here are five simple ways that busy moms can pamper themselves. Go for a walk A great way to take a break for everything is to go for a walk by yourself. You can make this a daily ritual that you do to get some alone time to think about yourself and your needs. This is a good option because you can get a little exercise and spend some time outside, which ...