15 Genius Organizing Tips

I don't know about you but I am always looking for new organizing tips. With School starting back, after school activities, birthday parties, meetings, work, and church activities... (I'm exhausted already), organizing isn't an option, it's what keeps me sane!  These genius organizing tips will have your house neat and tidy in no time! Back to School Basics: During School Mornings seem to be the craziest time of the day.  No matter how much I try to plan ahead inevitably something is going to blow up.  Keep the explosions to a minimal with these genius organizing tips for back to school! Get rid of the last minute morning rush by keeping those backpacks, lunch boxes, shoes, and school papers at arms reach. This beautiful and functional entryway locker will take care of … [Read more...]

5 Most Adorable Themed Bento Lunches

Do you Bento? Bento" originates from the Southern Song Dynasty slang term 便當 (pinyin: biàndāng), meaning "convenient" or "convenience." - source Wikipedia Over the past couple of the years Bento lunches have been rapidly gaining popularity here in the States; you can even buy an entire 'how to bento' book on Amazon called; Yum-Yum Bento Box. I must admit that I'm becoming increasingly fond of Bento - for as long as my daughter has been eating 'big girl' lunches, I've used cookie cutters to make her sandwiches and decorated her plates and lunch boxes with fruits and veggies. Now that she's older, I've been wanting to get more creative. While searching for inspiration, I've stumbled across some amazingly adorable and creative Bento - these are my 5 favorite Themed Bento Lunches from … [Read more...]

How to Put on Make Up for Teenagers Going Back to School

The Back to School season is officially upon us and that means new people, new environment and a chance to make a fresh start. Here is a really helpful video that shows how to put on make up in a light, fresh, everyday look perfect for teens heading back to school. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7qDWgk1PdA[/youtube] You'll notice that she keeps the foundation light and uses a good skin moisturizer at the same time to help blend the foundation. I used to mix the two in the palm of my hand and apply with a cheap sponge applicator. Steps for Back to School Makeup for Teens Foundation For Your Makeup Look - She used foundation, concealer and highlighter, as well as moisturizer to create the base for her face. Powder applied with a brush was the next step. Then she used some … [Read more...]