Food Coma Monday...

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Advocacy:
♦My Body as Canvas: Exploring my experience with chemotherapy through makeup. An 18 year old woman's experience with cancer.
♦Photo project showing real bodies [Content warning: NSFW nudity]

Art:
♦WOW an entire kitchen done in beads!
♦3D printing patterns available from the Smithsonian!!!!
♦Wow...Ornate and amazing...just go look!

Awesome:
♦Funny comics based on The Hunger Games
♦I love a good pun!
♦Intricately embroidered cats peeking out of pockets and between buttons My favorite is the black kitty poking out of a pocket. Awwww!
♦Sitcom moms are the best I have always loved Clair Huxtable.
♦Warning: have tissues ready, tear-jerker One woman's story how her cat Sid saved her.

Cute:
♦Cute, but annoyed dogs getting a bath.

DIY:
♦Antiquing glass jars and bottles

Feminism:
♦Menstruation doesn't make women crazy! DAMN STRAIGHT!
♦Ladies' Magazines sell weight loss in a thousand ways, Yuck!
♦Ugh...stop romanticizing abusive characters.
♦"Real women have curves" this statement is problematic. Why: Cancer, natural thin build
♦On a related note, there is NO WRONG WAY to be a woman. LGTBTQQIAAP

Hair-to's:
♦29 hair styling tips

Lol:
♦What Chinese students think of American food

Noms:
♦Stuffed turkey cake Ha ha ha!
♦The Hunger Games' Lamb stew recipe

WTF:
♦Creepy and inappropriate Thanksgiving cakes...
♦A resort for rich people to pretend to be poor....??? They could...I don't know...actually live amongst the poor and maybe help them????
♦Extreme manscaping...um...ok?

Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving!

Earth Day Monday

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Beauty:
♦You could, in fact, extract a cactus spleen:Fantasticaly funny review of tweezers.

Cute:
♦A dog loves dryer sheets. (Video)

Feminism:
♦Bearded mom embraces her facial hair. Good for her! She looks so happy.
♦This is what a feminist looks like ◄Awesome!!

Hair-to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDjkMZR-el4&feature=player_embedded

WTF:
Corporate licecing crack down on Firefly Hats

I had a busy week. I had to work overtime. Blerg.
Hope you all have a good week.

Magic Eye Monday

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Activism:
♦Insensitive news reporting
♦People are starving in the aftermath of the hurricane, and we are judging women that eat burgers? WTF!
♦I am so glad that foot binding is outlawed. (The description of the process made me cry!) Content warning, graphic detail, read with caution!

Awesome:
♦A spooky story that ends, “…and from that night to this, the radio of that black ’82 Camaro would never play anything…but Danzig.” (I also love the Cthulhu/Massachusetts quote!)
♦Live fast and die young...?
♦Dog blue print (You knew it would be a corgi..)[Full list here]
♦Real life Daria and Jane
♦This dad has a great sense of humor

Book Love:
♦There is still time to get a free copy of Truth's Evil Light (Available every Tuesday in November.)

DIY:
♦Make a super colorful & awesome book cover
♦Beautiful floral crown
♦Make your own computer with  Raspberry-Pi


Hair-to's:
♦Halo braid instructions (I always wondered how this was done.)

Health/Wellness/Positivity:
♦Create a body positive emergency kit

Makeup:
♦What is your eye shape? (Video)

Noms:
♦Pistachio pound cake
♦Chocolate lava cupcakes.(Ooooh!)
♦Slow cooker apple butter
♦Apple cider gelatin
♦Ali's yummy carrot soup
♦Easy way to "boil" eggs

WTF:
♦Scariest shoes I have ever seen!
♦Anti-suffragette propaganda (Good grief!)
♦Homecoming mums...??? I went to two high schools and never heard of this. They apparently wear these monstrosities?
♦OMG I can't stand PETA, they are so sexist.
♦Worst drawing of a woman ever or woman-centipede eek!

 

 

Ps. I was never a fan of Magic Eye posters, they never worked for me. No one told me that they won't work if you have astigmatism!

Sparkle Headbands and Holstein Boots

 

It is very hard to see in this lighting, but it is a cable knit sweater with button front, and a tiered ruffle skirt with black sequins. (I still have to work on my photography/lighting skills!)

 

 

Of course I don't wear the heels to let the pups out, rain boots rock.

 

 

 I didn't have to coax Bud to do that! He loves to be close. Cici is wearing her blue and purple "princess" bandanna from her Auntie Elea.

 

 

The little black skull is hand carved, and is from Peru. I picked that up at the craft fair.

 

Find a cool multi-strand necklace that can wrap around your head. If its too short use a bracelet or rubber band  as and extender. Pin near your temples and by the nape of your neck. Ta-da new accessory!

 

I know I don't have a shot of my hair do, so I will just explain it. It is the 3 bun up-do. Super easy to do!

 

Details:

Black sweater ~ The Goodwill

Black Skirt ~ The Goodwill
Blue velvet scarf ~ Gift from a Friend (I know it looks black, but it is midnight blue)
Polk-a-dot tights ~ Target (Yay for clearance sales!)
Heeled boots ~ From Mum
Headband ~ is actually a necklace (kind of a fun idea huh?)
Glass plugs ~ Local Tattoo shop, similar available here
Earrings ~ Made by me
Aquamarine necklace ~ From a local craft show
Rings from left to right:
Aquamarine wedding ring ~ Family ring
Rectangle ring ~ Bought from a friend
Blue goldstone ring ~ Bought at a local craft shop

My apologies for posting this so late! We are having some spotty internet at the moment...grr.

Manatee Monday

Sometimes its really hard to wake-up. Get that bun some coffee stat!

Art:
♦Calligraphy made from paper pulp
♦Portraits Drawn with Tea, Vodka, Whiskey and Ink
♦Simple, yet whimsical art/photography idea

Awesomeness:
♦A great animal sanctuary...and it has 5 cute corgs? Sign me up!
♦Cakes with Eastern-Indian flair
♦Valentino makes costumes for New York Ballet
♦Calming manatee
♦Ooooh pretty!

DIY:
♦Faux pewter pumpkins
♦Super easy binding technique (Book Binding)

Feminism:
♦Dressing to not be noticed It’s a very interesting article. There are some part I disagree with:

We were trying to hide our asses. This is the one thing that enlightened, unpretentious women (Kate), insecure and possibly pretentious women (me), and company dress codes everywhere have in common: an abiding fear of the female ass.

“Mirror fasting” is a solution that’s been proposed a lot lately in the media. The gist of it is that a woman decides to go for a period of time (three days, five weeks) without looking into any reflective surfaces, thereby achieving freedom from the tyranny of her own image. But this is (almost literally) a head-in-the-sand approach.

♦Men explain: Why men keep telling women to “smile” Parts awesome/frustrating.
♦Why does low self-esteem seem to be expected?
♦A man is called-out for ripping on a Sikh woman's appearance.

Hair-to's:
♦The Gibson tuck (P.S. she has beautiful freckles!)

Noms:
♦The perfect iced coffee
♦Listen to some chocolate...
♦Pumpkin rolls
♦Caramel apple bites
♦Flour-less chocolate cake
♦Applesauce spice cake
♦Roasted red pepper cheese dip

WTF:
♦My father-in-law applied for a credit card, and was denied credit because he was dead? (This honestly happened to him!)
♦Straw hats and violence... (in history)

s'Mores Monday

Whadda' cute face! Source

Bouncy dog plays in a cornfield

Beauty:
♦Kate explains how to use a curling wand.
♦How to be stylish and have pets.

DIY:
♦Tips dyeing fabric.
♦I have wanted to make a safety pin bracelet forever...
♦A fun wreath project to do with kids.

Fun:
 ♦Robot cakes rock!
♦A tumble devoted to Cosby sweaters!!!
♦Corgi lawyer meme.

Noms:
♦Gorgeous potted violet cookies.
♦Meringue mushrooms…the only mushrooms I will ever eat!
♦Backyard smores party…yes please!
♦Mango smoothie pops.
♦Rainbow cake made with natural dyes.
♦Pumpkin Butter Swirl Butternut Pecan Bread!!!!

Mental Health/Recovery:
♦Last week Weightless gave tips to identifying “fat talk” this week they show to eliminate fat talk.
♦Fat shaming is a vicious destructive cycle.

Colors:
30 ~ Gray
1   ~ Black
2   ~ Yellow
3   ~ Green
4   ~ Purple
5   ~ Black
6   ~ Gold

Bonus cute:

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Otterly Monday

Grumpy otter needs his oatmeal.   (He totally reminds me of Wilford Brimley.)

Otter-tastic cuteness!

Awesome:
♦Flux Machine...crazy old photos...
♦Outtakes from classic film stars messing up their lines. (Swearing involved.)

Beauty/Fashion:
♦Side do.
♦Braided bun.
♦100 Fashion Icons.

DIY:
♦Magnolias...made from paper plates!
♦Make your own vinegar.
♦Stiched pendant necklace.
♦Not enough closet space? Make your own garment rack.
♦Dandelion T-shirt
♦Paper page bracelet
♦Seed tape...what a neat idea!

Entertainment:
♦Interview with Mad Men’s prop master.
♦An interesting article about the casting for Katniss in Hunger Games.
♦A film about the spread of western culture across the globe. "Beijing Punk"

Noms:
♦Black Raspberry Cream Cupcakes. YUM!
♦Raspberry & White Chocolate Honey Almond Meal Muffins
♦Chocolate peanutbutter popcorn.

Feminism:
♦Attention guys: Don't hit on women in a elevator at 4am...  (kind of no brainer in my opinion!)
♦Having grown up in a predominantly white town…I know next to nothing about other hair textures. This woman’s time line about her hair is fantastic!

Mental Health/Self-care:
♦How to spot fat talk (so you can stop it) Part 1 and Part 2.


Colors:
23 ~ Lavender
24 ~ Black
25 ~ Topaz
26 ~ White
27 ~ Purple
28 ~ Blue
29 ~ Yellow

Mignon Monday

Mignon (French) Adj.
Definition: small and pretty; dainty

Need moar coffees now!!!

Nubbies play in snow. So cute. : )

Crafts:
♦Make your own display cloche.
♦Blank wall behind the TV? Here is a cool diy to fix that. Aunt Peaches, has the greatest ideas!
♦Chalkboard paint of any color.
♦DIY stationary.
♦Street signs, but would be cool for tons of different things.
♦Re-make thriftstore finds.
♦Easy necklace remake.

Hair & Beauty:
♦How to style your hair, in Victory Rolls.

Feminism:
♦This makes me so sad, girls on YouTube ask commenters if they are pretty.
♦Thoughts on The Girl Hate Cycle.
♦I guess “provocative” is in the eye of the beholder. Do you think a long sleeved sweater over a dress with tights is too provocative for school? Read all about it.
♦Wow, Disney...how dissappointing.

Lols:
♦Mutant cookie sheep!
♦Closets as timecapsules. Very amusing, and reminds me of myself!

Positivity:
♦A woman’s love for her horse…saved its life. (Don’t worry happy ending!)

Colors:
12 ~ White
13 ~ Gray
14 ~ Topaz
15 ~ Crimson
16 ~ Coral
17 ~ Blue
18 ~ Gold


Note to Spaceman Steve: I keep waiting for mauve to come up, so we can celebrate Suave Mauve Day!

Manic Monday

Manic Monday-The Bangles (What can I say, I'm a child of the 80's)

♦Good morning! And Welcome to the best of last week.

♦I found a really fun blog, Crap At My Parent's House. My favorite is "The soothing vibrations of crystals, paired with a severed doll head."

♦Are you rich, bored, a pet owner…looking to travel? (Yeah, cause my readers are mega rich.) Check out the crazy perks these hotels offer for pets.

♦Three really thought provoking articles about how women are perceived. How heavily tattooded women are perceived,   The Gender Pendulum,  Male Gaze- by Tavi Gevinson. 

♦If you haven’t heard of Tavi,  she is an incredibly smart young woman. If you like fashion, or feminism…check out her blog. Go now…do it!

♦Five tips for staying inspired. Good advice, fun blog! She also has a great tutorial for a bee hive hair-do, and great tips for shopping vintage.

♦Time for some fun animal antics! Check out these fun animal tidbits:

♦A group of lions band together to rescue a baby lion.

♦More lions! Happy birthday Adia!

♦An adorable assortment of corgi costumes. What is cuter than a super cute dog…in a costume?

This nubby (bunny to you folks) really hates pens!

Last but not least!

I will be interviewing a woman (Who is very dear to me!) on her 88^th birthday! What would you like to asker her? Add your question in the comments. If I like your question, I will ask her in the interview.

*EDIT*
Due to grandma Honey’s health issues, the interview is postponed indefinably. She has to move, and it has put a lot of stress on her already delicate heart.

How To Have Better Hair: Tips from an everyday girl.

Man, I had some volume in the back that day!

To pick out a new cut, start with research!


Start by making a file of hair do, cuts you like. Even if you only vaguely like it, make note of it. Sometimes its easier to figure out you want by eliminating what you don’t like. Its ok if you start with too many, you can always narrow things down later.

This cut is very textured...but its hard to see.

Make note of their hair texture, thickness, and color. This is very important! A cut will look very different with different hair textures.

Hair color makes a huge difference in the definition of the texture. For example, I love short choppy cuts with lots of texture. The problems is… my hair is so dark that you cannot see the texture. It looks like a solid dark mass. Lighter colors show much more texture.

 

I'm a unicorn....ha!

How to pick a stylist.

I look for someone who has hair similar to mine. I have fine (texture) medium (thickness) and the color is a brown just a few shades away from black. I keep an eye out for someone with hair like that.They will have lots of experience with your hair type, very helpful!

Keep in mind that stylist will likely dye their hair or try out new edgy cuts. So don’t let a crazy cut or wild color scare you away!

The try-out

Get your current hair styled by the stylist, first. If you like come back later for a cut.

Getting the cut.

Don’t wash your hair before going to the salon, they will shampoo your hair anyway.Style your hair as you usually would. This will give the stylist an idea of your taste and skill level.

You brought you clipping right? Great! This is just a starting point, now let them know in detail what you do or don’t like. How much time to you want to spend styling your hair? Do you use a lot of products, or nothing?

During the cut PAY ATTENTION! If you don’t like something speak up!

While they style your hair PAY ATTENTION!

Ask questions!

Ask them to explain what they are doing while blow-drying.

Ask them to explain how to use the products.

Keep these ideas in mind to help you have a more successful salon experience.

After the cut

Practice styling at home. Practice practice practice!

Don’t get discouraged, it takes a while to get the hang of it. I still have days where I have “Iron marks” on my hair from the flat iron.

Hope this helps!