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Hello everyone! In case you've been too busy to read my blog this week, now is the time to catch up!   Here's a recap of this week's posts:  Sunday, April 10, 2016 -  ?? Blog makeover  ?? My blog just got a makeover!  Do any of you remember the way this blog used to look a few years ago?  Check it out.  Monday, April 11, 2016 -  Shhh... It's a beauty secret!   In this post, I shared one of my beauty "secrets".   Tuesday, April 12, 2016 -  DIY:Micro-dermabrasion paste An all-natural DIY recipe for homemade microdermabrasion. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 -  Colouring: The secret to de-stress Ever tried colouring for relaxation?  Check out my adult colouring book recommendations.  Thanks for reading !  If you know someone who might find this blog helpful,  please share  it.  ?

Hello everyone! Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably noticed that adult colouring book are all the rage right now.   I wanted to see for myself what the fuss is about, so yesterday I picked up two adult colouring books.   Colouring  is not just an activity for keeping kids busy, it has also been shown to have stress-reducing benefits .   These are my colouring books; 2   Craft Sensations (by Grafix)  Creative Colouring For Adults .  Each book has 160  pretty designs to be coloured in.   I'll make sure to find some time to start colouring these fun designs asap.      Similar books: Supposedly, adult  colouring  books   can help you relax and unwind after a long, stressful day .  Some people even report sleeping better when colouring before bedtime.  I hope this works for me as well since I suffer from insomnia .  I'm hoping  colouring will be relaxing and de-stressing.  It's definitely a fun activity that takes me back to childhood !  B

Hello everyone! I've been using baking soda to exfoliate my skin for years, in fact  Scrub your face with sodium bicarbonate!   was one of my first blog posts back in May, 2011!  Today I want to give you a simple DIY recipe for homemade microdermabrasion using baking soda.  Let's get started! Ingredients: 1 tsp baking soda - R ead more:  Baking soda beauty tips! � tsp of raw honey - Read more:  The amazing beauty benefits of honey rosewater -  Read more:   Beauty uses of rose water 1 drop tea tree essential oil - (anti-bacterial, prevents breakouts, and soothes irritation) Method: Mix baking soda and raw honey in a small container (or you can use coconut oil instead).  Combine to form a paste-like consistency and add one drop of tea tree oil . How to use: Wash your face with warm (not hot) water to open up the pores. Apply the mixture to your face and neck.   Use  your  fingertips to  massage  gently but firmly in a  circular motion.   Do this for 3 to 5 minutes to remove

Hello everyone! Today I want to share one of my beauty "secrets" with all of you.  For the past four or five months, I've been using Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm as a primer.   Primers are meant to help your make-up apply smoother and stay on all day. (Read Primer 101 ) The online beauty community has been raving about this product for a while, and now I am too.   The trend was started by YouTube beauty vlogger  NikkieTutorials , who uploaded a video in March 2015 talking about the product. Using this as a primer is a great idea.  Since t he product contains   glycerin , it helps make-up stay on much better than traditional primers.  For more information about glycerin, read this post:  Vegetable glycerin for glowing skin!    I  truly  believe that this balm is a much better primer than the actual  silicone - based primer s  I was using before .  Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm � Nivea � US$6.79 If you are looking for an affordable primer that works, try this.

Hello everyone! As you may have noticed,  my blog just got a makeover .   I've spent the last couple of days re-designing my blog.  The old theme felt too cluttered, so I changed it! I really like the way it turned out.  I might get bored with it again, who knows.  But for now, I love it. Do any of you remember the way this blog used to look a few years ago?  Take a look:   November, 2013 September, 2015 Hope you like the new design.   Please let me know what you think!   ?

Hello everyone! Healthy nails are essential for any fabulous manicure and pedicure .  However, many women, and men, don�t have the beautiful, healthy nails they could have, simply because they�re making one or more common nail care mistake .  Keep reading to find out what you should and shouldn't do to have beautiful, healthy nails. These are the six most common nail care mistakes ; I also added links to previous related articles:  Don�t use a back-and-forth motion when filing your nails. - Read this:  Tips for strong and healthy nails Don�t over-buff your nails.  - Read this:  Make them shine...with a nail buffer! Don�t trim your cuticles.  - Read this:  Tips for healthy cuticles Don�t forget to moisturise your cuticles.   Don�t skip the base coat.  - Read this:  Three methods to whiten yellow nails Don�t leave nail polish on for too long. Check out the infographic below: Source -  urbanewomen.com Do you make any of the above mentioned nail care mistakes?  I have to admit that I

Hello everyone! My favourite month of the year is December, because I'm obsessed with Christmas.  However, as soon as the Christmas season is over, I can't wait for spring.  I'm not a fan of the cold winter weather and that's why I love April and May.  March can still be a bit too chilly for me! ;) Did you pull any pranks this April Fools' Day? These are ten things I love about springtime: Open windows Hooping outside Blooming flowers Warmer temperatures Longer days Sundresses and sandals Pastels and bright colours The beach; before it gets too crowded Picnics Evening walks Enjoy the good weather!