Thursday, November 22, 2012

Five Beauty Five


#1) Wipe out bad hair

When oily locks creep up and the nearest bottle of dry shampoo is miles away, simply grab a wet wipe, you know the kind that you get in individual paper packets, and run the wipe over bangs as well as oily patches that frame the face. The alcohol in the wipe will dry up oil helping your hair 'do survive another few hours on the go.

#2) Powder your nose

If you find yourself shining on-the-go with no face powder in sight, step into the nearest ladies room to divert your beauty disaster. Paper toilet seat covers work nearly as effectively as the blotting papers often sold in the cosmetic aisle to eradicate shine. No toilet seat covers available? In a pinch, use a piece of toilet paper to absorb excess oil. A tip: always use the side of the paper facing down to avoid germs.

#3) Put a sock in it

There's a simple way to create an easy updo, be it at home or on the go. You probably don't travel with an extra sock, but you may want to after you read this tip. To create a chic, voluminous bun, snip the toe end off a sock that is a similar color to your locks (the thicker the sock, the larger the final bun will be). Next, put hair in a ponytail using a hair tie. Take the sock and roll it up into a donut shape and put the "sock donut" over the hair tie that is securing your ponytail. Roll the sock down the length of your ponytail towards your head, wrapping your hair around the sock as you get closer to the hair tie. Once done, tuck extra ends, secure with a bobby pin and you've created a thick, gorgeous bun. (Head over to Carolyn's blog, Glamour, Every Day to see this tip in action.)

#4) Nail new trends

Gradating manis, one glitter covered nail, reverse French manicures -- all this ingenuity can be exhausting, not to mention expensive.

Create your own cutting edge mani with a few items you probably have at home. Grab a rubber band and use it as a guide to create the two toned look of French manicures, classic or reverse. Use paper reinforcements to create half moon manicures; cut a little slit in the reinforcements to help them lay flat and be sure to let coats of polish dry completely between steps. You've probably already spotted manicures that look like nails covered in caviar; get the look at home with sprinkles. Yes, sprinkles. Apply your polish of choice and while nails are still slick, use sprinkles from the pantry to create a cool textured finish (you can do this even on just one nail on each hand for contrast.) Apply a top coat, let dry and you've mastered a delicious new mani.

#5) Back to basics

Ever found yourself out and about when your earring suddenly plunges from your lobe to certain death? While the back may be nowhere in sight, there's no need to panic. Simply grab a classic pencil with an eraser. Then, snap off the eraser and use it as an impromptu backing for your earring. Accessory disaster averted.


Source:
http://prettycity.com/beauty_fixes.cfm

Do you have Lead in your apartment?



If you have lead in your apartment, this is something that you need to get fixed right away. Do not delay.

Lead could lead to major health complications.

Want to learn more about lead, visit The USA Environmental Protection Agency

Here are additional links from EPA:

Learn about lead
Where it is found
How you can be exposed
Lower your chances of exposure to lead
Health effects
Enforcing laws and regulations
Protecting children and adults from lead poisoning
Addressing lead at Superfund sites
Contractors must be lead-safe certified
It's easy to get your child tested
You can make your home lead-safe
Landlords and property sellers must disclose information on lead-based paint hazards
Lead can enter your drinking water through your pipes
Parents and families
Hire a lead safe certified firm
Lead Free Kids Campaign
Pregnant women and nursing mothers
Do-it-yourselfers

The below pictures are actual ones from my mom's building. The inside of the apartment also had lead. 








We then had further issues with the landlord because the contractor they were using did not properly secure the premise of their tools. 








Homemade Baba Ganoush

Homemade Baba Ganoush

Homemade Baba Ganoush
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Recipe type: Dip / Condiment
The Endless Meal: The Endless Meal
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 eggplants
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves of garlic, grated with a microplane or finely minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: top with olive oil, pomegranate seeds, sesame seeds or minced parsley
Instructions
  1. Using a fork polk several holes over each eggplant.
  2. Place eggplants on your bbq at high heat. Alternatively you can broil them in your oven for a slightly less smokey flavour.
  3. Cook eggplants for 20-30 minutes, turning once, until they are soft but well charred on the outside.
  4. Remove eggplants from bbq and place in a bowl covered with tin foil.
  5. Once eggplants are cool enough to handle (you can place them in your fridge if you get impatient, like me) peel the skin off and place all the flesh in a bowl. Add any of the liquid left in the bowl the eggplants were cooling in to the eggplant flesh.
  6. Place all the eggplant flesh and liquid into a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt and process till smooth. You can also use a fork for a chunkier texture.
  7. Place baba ganoush in a bowl and top with optional ingredients if desired.


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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Striped Bass closed until March 1st,2013


I am so sad that one of my favorite restaurants in Westchester, Striped Bass is going to be closed down for a couple of months.

Striped Bass was located on the Hudson and was badly damaged during Hurricane Sandy. I will be closed until March 1st,2013.

This is very sad, as Striped Bass was closed for a couple of months last year while been renovated ( I am not sure if the prior renovations were due to Hurricane Irene).

I will be the first one inline on March 1ST 2013.




SEPHORA BLACK FRIDAY 2012 DEALS

Sephora Black Friday 2012The Sephora Black Friday Deals for 2012 are already listed on Sephora’s Facebook Page. 

I first saw all these deals using my app SHOPKICK- Remember, Black Friday ShopKick will be having amazing walkin's - nearly 200 kicks for almost every STORE!!


Remember all these deals are $10 each.
  • Sephora Collection Gilded Brush Trio
  • Bare Escentuals Let it Glow Set
  • Best of Boscia Set
  • Ole Hendriksen 3 Little Holiday Wonders
  • Philosophy Purity Made Simple (12 oz)
  • Stila Travel Girl Holiday 2012 Palette and Kitten Lipglaze
  • Tokyo Milk Femme Fatal Trio
  • Too Faced Deluxe Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder and Travel Kabuki Brush Set
  • Tarte Full Size Gifted Mascara & Mini Multieye Lash Primer
  • Jack Black Comfort & Joy Shave & Lip Duo
  • Josie Maran Bare Naked Facial Wipes & Nail Wipes Duo
  • Tocca Mini Rollerball Trio
  • Bite Mini Lipstick Palette
  • Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer & Shadow Set
  • Buxom in the Spotlight Set



Shopkick users can enjoy increased kicks for visiting stores from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. You can also browse the Black Friday ‘Lookbook” in the app to see other top retailer deals, including:


  • Jawbone Jambox Wireless Bluetooth Speaker at Best Buy for $129.99 (save $50; limited quantities)
  • Select coats for $19 at Old Navy (valid until noon on 11/23)
  • Taylor Made R11 S Driver at Sports Authority for $279.99 (reg. $400; valid 11/13 until 3 p.m.)
  • Canon T3 DSLR Bundle for $499.99 (a $749.99 value; starts 11/22, ends 11/24; limited quantities)
  • Power Wheels Barbie or Silver Escalade for $269.99 (a $150 savings; valid 11/22 at 8 p.m. – 11/23)



200 walk-in rewards on Black Friday (11/23) at:

  • Target
  •  Best Buy
  • American Eagle Outfitters (and Aerie), 
  • Macy’s
  • Old Navy
  • ExxonMobil
  • Sports Authority
  • Crate & Barrel
  • CVS/pharmacy
  • West elm
  • Sony 


125 walk-in rewards from 11/24-26 at participating retailers: 

  • Target
  • Macy’s
  • CVS/pharmacy
  • American Eagle Outfitters (and Aerie)
  • ExxonMobil
  • Sports Authorit
  • West elm
  • Sony 



200 walk-in rewards on Thursday, 11/29 at participating retailers: 

  • Old Navy
  • CVS/pharmacy
  • ExxonMobil
  • Crate & Barrel



What is Shopkick?



Shopkick is a FREE mobile app for iPhone or Android devices.
After you join online and install the app to your phone, you'll get rewarded with Kickbucks for simply walking into participating stores.
You can also earn Kickbucks by scanning with your phone select products in-store.

Kickbucks are like money that you can only spend in the Shopkick Rewards store on your mobile app. You can use them to splurge luxury items from movie tickets for a date night or Coach handbag for yourself.

There are Many of rewards to choose from, including gift cards. My personal favorite are the Target ones.

shopkick!! Earn free gift cards

Found a fun shopping app called shopkick! It gives you rewards and insider deals at Target, Best Buy, & many other stores. I left you 50 kicks on shopkick - use them for rewards or donate to causes.

P.S. Here's where to get it: Shopkick


Retro Pintuck Pillow

Go to Four Square Walls to learn how to make this Retro Pintuck Pillow

 pintuck pillow


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Jewelry Care Guide




Jewelry Care Guide
This from the website: triciascloset.com

Jewelry Care Guide

STERLING SILVER CARE:

How to Care for Your Sterling Silver Goodies
Although our sterling silver contains anti-tarnishing agents, all fine sterling silver does eventually tarnish with age and with exposure to various elements. Our recommendation is that you do not wear yours pieces while in the shower, hot tub, sauna, ocean or swimming pool. The high chlorine and/or bromine contents used in swimming pools and hot tubs will accelerate the tarnishing of Sterling Silver jewelry. Minerals in your water source can also accelerate the tarnishing of Sterling Silver jewelry.  Also the chemicals in makeup and oils from your skin and from lotions may contribute to the tarnishing of Sterling Silver jewelry, we suggest applying makeup and hair spray before putting on your jewels.  (Please note sterling silver oxidizes/tarnishes over time particularly if it is not worn often.)

Removing That Icky Black Tarnish From Your Sterling Silver Jewels
There are a number of ways to clean Sterling Silver. We like this one best because it is the safest, least toxic, gentlest and most environmentally responsible method.

Here are the steps:
  1. Place a double layer of aluminum foil in the bottom of a dishpan; add warm water and 2-3 heaping tablespoons of baking soda.
  2. Place the tarnished sterling silver piece in the dishpan in contact with the aluminum foil; allow it to soak for a few minutes and the tarnish will lift off and dissipate into the solution.
  3. Rinse the items well and buff with a soft polishing cloth to restore luster.

You may also use a soft polishing cloth or foam polishing square to gently buff away tarnish. This method works well for jewelry with stones.
To slow down tarnishing, make sure to store your silver in a resealable plastic bag or the provided Tricia’s Closet jewelry pouch. This also prevents scratches.

How to Care for Your Gold and Rose Gold Plated Goodies
Our Gold and Rose Gold Plated jewelry is made by covering Sterling Silver with a thin layer of gold. Since the gold layer is so thin and reactive with silver, it will eventually wear away despite your best attempts to preserve it.

  1. Lightly wipe your Gold & Rose Gold Plated jewelry with a damp cotton cloth. This will help to eliminate any dirt or dust from accumulating on the surface and wearing away the gold layer. Use a soft non-abrasive jewelry polishing cloth and gently rub the piece to restore shine.
  2. Do not polish the Gold & Rose Gold Plated jewelry often- the more you polish, the more the plate is worn away.
  3. Keep Gold & Rose Gold Plated jewelry away from hard surfaces. Bumps and scratches will cause the gold layer to wear away faster.
  4. Store your Gold & Rose Gold Plated jewelry in our Tricia’s Closet pouch or store in a soft material that will prevent scratches.

COSTUME JEWELRY CARE:

We all love our pieces and want them to look pristine!  Here are some care instructions that will help you extend the life of your jewels.
  1. Keep your accessories in an airtight container away from sunlight.  Our Tricia’s Closet jewelry pouches are also recommended.
  2. Store each piece separately to prevent them from scratching on another.
  3. We all like to spell nice so please spray perfume before putting on your jewels, wait for the perfume to dry before accessorizing yourself.  Please DO NOT spray on perfume when wearing your pieces.
  4. Always put your jewelry on last, after you have finished applying your make-up, lotions, hairspray etc.
  5. Some people who are known to be acidic cause metallic accessories to oxidize/darken.  If one is acidic in body chemistry, please do not wear accessories against bare skin or expose the pieces to sweat.
  6. Do not immerse the pieces in any liquid.
  7. After wearing your pieces wipe them with a soft flannel cloth before storing them away.
  8. If you live close to salt water please be aware that this can also cause your accessories to darken.
  9. To care for Brass accessories, wipe them with a soft flannel cloth dampened with a little olive oil.  Brass by nature tarnished but doing this will give it a protective coating of oil to retard tarnishing.
  10. Don’t wear jewelry in the bath or shower, please note water, soap, and other bath products can damage your jewelry.
  11. Don’t wear jewelry in the pool, chlorine and salt water can damage your jewelry.
  12. When undressing, remove jewelry pieces first, this will help insure that your pieces don’t get caught on your clothes and get damaged.



Black Friday Deals - Toys"R"Us Lalaloopsy Large Doll 2-Pack, $29.99 40% off

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Toys"R"Us
Toys"R"Us Lalaloopsy Large Doll 2-Pack, $29.99 40% off
Ages 3-up. While supplies last. Offer valid on Thursday 11/22/2012 from 8pm to Friday 11/23/2012.


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Black Friday Deals- Old Navy Select Coats for Women $19

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Old Navy
Old Navy Select Coats for Women $19
Subject to price and availability. Offer only valid until 12pm on 11/23/12.


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Black Friday Deals - Sephora Collection Gilded Brush Set Trio, now $10

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Sephora
Sephora Collection Gilded Brush Set Trio, now $10
Save $20 on Friday 11/23. Prices subject to change and may vary by location. While supplies last. Limit 2 per item.


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Just discovered this on shopkick - Free gift with purchase. 2012 V.I.P Bag

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Bath And Body Works
Free gift with purchase. 2012 V.I.P Bag
Over $100 Value! With 7 merry must-have. While Supplies last.Offer only valid on 11/23/12.


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Bloody Cyclops Cupcakes