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Home & Garden DIY

The end of the summer is the time for abundance and celebration. Catching the last few weeks of summer, families are filling days with those last-minute activities that we don’t want to miss before getting ready for the school season to start. It’s an ideal time for home and garden Do It Yourself (DIY) projects, from simple to advanced. Our favorite home and garden DIY projects require only basic materials to create inspiring displays. Home and garden DIY projects can make use of all the different themes, from animals to flowers to home grown foods. Natural elegance and charm will shine through all your end-of-summer home and garden DIY projects. Here are a couple of great ideas to get you started:

Drying Herbs:
For the home herb garden, the end of the summer is the perfect time to harvest leaves and stems, drying them for savory use in the winter cooking season. A beautiful home and garden DIY project is an herb drying wreath. Start with an embroidery hoop or ring for a nursery mobile, which can be purchased at any craft store. For a decorative look, wrap the ring with garden twine, stringing favorite beads onto the twine along the way. Gather cut herbs into small bunches, with fresh leaves and stems intact. Wrapping the ends of the stems with the garden twine, about one inch from the tip, hang the bunches in a display around the ring, upside down with stems towards the ring and leaves hanging down. Place each bunch hanging at a different height. Experiment with different lengths and see what looks beautiful to you! Using 4 pieces of twine at an equal length, about 12-18 inches, tie the 4 twine ends evenly to the 4 quadrants of the wreath hoop, and gently pull the twine strings taut to tie a looped knot at the opposite end. This home and garden DIY herb drying wreath has a classic style and will spread a comforting fragrance to the kitchen, pantry or porch where it is hung.

Garden Flowers:
For a home with flower gardens, the end of summer is a tremendous time for a beauty and satisfaction! The possibilities are endless for using flower blossoms in home and garden DIY projects. Edible petals, such as violets, roses, lavender and nasturtiums, can be frozen into eye-catching ice cube trays and served in beautiful summer drinks with a spring of fresh mint and a thin slice of lemon. A bowl of fresh water, with a few glass beads or river stones at the bottom and a couple of large blossoms floating atop, looks gorgeous in any home’s front hallway, living room, or bathroom. Unique vases can be a satisfying project for any age: simple glass vases can be purchased at any craft or dollar store, decorated uniquely with papier-mâché, magazine and catalog photo clippings, or acrylic paint, and protected with “Mod Podge” or another similar sealant. For flower arrangements designs, experiment with different themes, colors, textures and heights. Fresh flowers can be crafted into wreaths that can hang on a door or wrap around the bottom of a vase, the edge of a basket, as a charming ring around a home baked cake, or nestled safely at the base of a beautiful unlit pillar candle.
Let your imagination and inspiration guide you! There are no limits to the home and garden DIY projects that can bring your garden into your home at the end of the summer.

5 Top Travel Destinations To Explore In 2018

Most of the travelers these days like to explore the places which are lesser known but which have plenty to offer. That is why exotic travel destinations are becoming more and more popular. We will today share with you the top 5 travel destinations which you should explore in 2018. These top travel destinations not just provide you with the utmost luxury but also quite a few tourist attractions to explore as well.

1. Solta, Croatia:

Croatia comprises of more than 1200 islands. With the launch of UberBoat in 2018, these islands have become easier to reach. Solta island in Croatia is located at a distance of 9 nautical miles from Split. Solta is much more than just a stony islet. It consists of natural beaches along with lush greenery. It also boasts of crystal clear water. In addition to that, there are plenty of wineries on the island as well. You will be able to explore medieval villages as well. The main advantage of this island is that it has not been commercialized yet. As a result, you will be able to explore it in its true form. When it comes to tourist facilities, there are plenty of beach clubs as well as open-air restaurants and seaside bars for you to explore. The accommodation options available are also plenty.

2. Greenville, South Carolina:

Greenville has always been overlooked due to the presence of Charleston and Nashville nearby. However, in the last few years, Greenville is being explored by tourists for its culinary treasure. It consists of food-centric markets like Commons and also Italian culinary delights like Jianna. The town with a population of just 67,000 is a perfect tourist destination for you if you want to explore the countryside of South Carolina. Moreover, it has quite a few luxury accommodation options in addition to the culinary delights as well.

3. Grenada:

Grenada is an island located in the Caribbean. If you’re looking for uncrowded beaches in order to spend your next vacation, this is the perfect island for you. In addition to that, the island also consists of well-preserved rainforests as well. At the same point in time, if you would like to explore the local culture as well as the cuisine of the Caribbean, then also this island is the perfect option for you. Grenada is also well connected with the United States. Jetblue has a direct flight from New York to Grenada. If pristine beaches are on your bucket list, you should surely head over to Canada in 2018.

4. Buenos Aires, Argentina:

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. It has something for each and every tourist. Whether you’re looking to explore art or sports or just observe the historical architecture of the city, it has something for everyone. Moreover, it has a bustling local artist community as well. Thus, not only you will be able to explore the local art but also attend workshops as well as lectures. In the month of October this year, over 4000 athletes from all over the world will flock to Buenos Aires for the Youth Olympic Games. As it is the capital of Argentina, there are plenty of restaurants and accommodation options throughout the city.

5. Los Cabos, Mexico:

Los Cabos has emerged as the most popular party destination in Mexico. It combines pristine beaches with lively nightclubs and luxurious resorts. Moreover, most of the resorts offer fresh delicacies whether you are opting for seafood or plain vegetables. With sun, sand and luxurious resorts, it has each and everything which a tourist looks for. With hundreds of different accommodation options, you will be able to find an accommodation option within your budget quite easily.

Thus, if you’re looking for top travel destinations to explore in 2018, these are the 5 which you should add to your bucket list. Most of these tourist destinations are lesser known but each one of them provides you with something unique. You should definitely add these 5 top travel destinations to your bucket list.

Easy Up-Do Hairstyles On the Go You Should Know

There are many fresh and pretty hairstyles for girls from designers around the web. Some looks can be done in two a few moments before the bus comes, others are ideal for events when you have a little longer period. Here are some easy up-do hairstyles on the go you should know

1. The quadruple twist hairstyle

This style is good for straight curly and wavy hair types. It can be done for short, long and medium lengths. The hair to be done with this style should be wet by using a spray bottle.

All that you need to do this style is the spray bottle of water, little ponytail holder, fine-tooth hair comb, hair clip to section hair, hair gel or light styling cream, and the mini-butterfly clips.

How to do it

Aspect hair in the centre with a fine-tooth hair comb, and collects an area of hair on one part of the part, from the part to the external brow. Split this area in 50 per cent, with one 50 per cent near the part and one 50 per cent away from it. Clip the 50 per cent nearest the part out of the way. Keep the staying 50 per cent and begin rotating it on an angled direction toward the part. Perspective strongly, fathering extra hair as you twist, but not so firmly that it affects. Perspective until you arrive at the part, then secures the end with a ponytail holder, allowing excess hair hang down

After this, unclip the half-section nearest the part and water again. Using the same method, twist this area strongly towards the part. Secure with a ponytail holder.

Do it again on the other part of the part to make two more twists, for a complete of four. Connect fairly mini-butterfly segments to the ponytail holder on each twist. Rub a pea-sized quantity of gel or mild styling cream between your hands and scrunch the waves to complete.

2. Micro-braid hairstyle for girls

This hairstyle is good for straight and wavy hair types. It can be done well to medium and long hair lengths. The hair to be done this style should be damp. To successfully do this style, you’ll need a brush, one hairband, rat-tail hair comb, two obvious elastics.

How to do it

Take her hair back into a primary part ponytail. Take a little, yet the lengthy area of hair from the top of the ponytail, cover it around the rubber band and secure it with bobby pins. Separate the hair into three segments and add a micro-braid into the two external segments. To add a micro-braid, piece off a little part of one area and simply braid it.

When you begin your last braid, begin with the centre area (the one without a micro-braid) and pull external. This way, your micro-braids will lie on the outside, so they are visible. Once you complete the braid, secure with a ponytail holder.

These are some easy up-do hairstyles on the go you should know today for you. Do not hesitate, try them today.

What’s Hot? Top Celebrity Outfits Of The Year

Whatever your current wardrobe looks like, and whatever trends are currently on your hot list, there’s one thing that’s for certain – this year’s celebrity fashion statements will definitely have an impact on your style this year.

We can all agree that 2017 was a big year for fashion trends, celebrity or otherwise, but this year most of us are looking for something a little bit different from the t-shirt under slip dresses, white boots, and plunging necklines of last year. There’s nothing wrong with them, we just need a bit of a change this year, wouldn’t you agree?

The good news is, the fashion industry never really gives us to much time and opportunity to get bored. There’s always something new coming along the pipeline. This year hasn’t been any different in this regard. We have seen plenty of new takes on timeless favorites as well as quite a few much-needed shakeups in the wardrobe department.

To show you just what we mean, for example, take the case of Yara Shahidi’s appearance in a pair of absolutely stunning blue boots. Back in 2017, everyone was falling over each other in a rush to get their hands on a pair of white boots that you couldn’t really wear more than a couple of times before scuffing. Well, we can thankfully say goodbye to that, as bright boots are a whole lot more wearable, while still retaining their ability to dazzle. A great step forward, if you’ll ask any boot fans out there.

Should you be one of those fashion-forward fans that love being the first to adopt a hot trend, then let’s take a look at what the celebrities of the world will be wearing this year, and maybe you can pick up on a couple of pointers to set you ahead of the crowd!

Varsity Sweaters

We’re all aware that varsity jackets have been a thing for a while now, but what about varsity sweaters? It seems that this take on the varsity lifestyle trend is picking up the pace, as we saw when Jennifer Lopez took to the streets in her varsity duster paired with a monogrammed Valentino bag and Timberland boots.

Pastels

Everybody loves pastels, whether we like to admit it or not. Kim Kardashian seems not to mind the haters, though, as she’s been spotted rocking full head-to-toe pastel getups, most of them taken from her hubby’s Yeezy collection. Sounds like a plan.

Shearling

Fur is taking a downturn in popularity, but shearling seems to be coming up strong to take its place. You will have seen it on a number of leather and denim jacket accents, as well as in the example of Gigi Hadid’s full-on shearling coat.

Wide-Leg Joggers

Comfy trends are the literal blessings of the fashion world, and it doesn’t get much comfier than wide-leg joggers. We’ve had joggers in our closets for a while now, but the wider fit is only now getting some recognition, as we saw it being rocked by Hailey Baldwin paired with a bikini top and matching pink hair.

4 World News Stories Which Are Well Worth Reading

If you’re interested in keeping up to date with the latest world news, simply continue reading to discover 4 newsworthy stories from around the world.

4 World News Stories Which Are Well Worth Reading:

1. Donald Trump attends his first official meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin

On the 16th of July, 2018 US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting which took place in Helsinki, Finland. After their conversation which Trump called a success on his Twitter account, Trump decided to extend an invitation to Putin to visit him at the Whitehouse.

An unprecedented move which shocked a large percentage of Americans who are wary about Putin’s politics and Russia’s supposed involvement in political hacks.

2. Riots break out in Paris after France win the 2018 Fifa World Cup

On the 15th of July France beat Croatia in the final of the 2018 Fifa World Cup, which was hosted by Russia. At the end of the 90-minute match France, who were the hot favorites to win the final, beat Croatia with a final score of 4-2.

After France’s epic victory, hundreds of thousands of Parisians took to the streets in order to celebrate their team’s historic win. However, serious widespread riots soon took place by one of Paris’ most famous monuments the Champs-Elysees, which resulted in the local police force spraying tear gas into the violent crowd.

During the riot, significant damage was caused to public property as well as to storefronts which had their windows smashed and were looted ruing the riot!

3. The Thai schoolboys who were saved from a flooded cave are ordained as Buddhist novices

The world was shocked earlier in the month to hear of the plight of 11 Thai schoolboys who were trapped in a flooded cave and who were eventually rescued by an international team of divers after spending over a week trapped in a dark cave, without food.

The 11 boys who formed a soccer team and who range in age from 11-17, were pledged by their families as Buddhist novices, in order to show gratitude for their sons’ rescue. The 11 boys and their coach, the latter of which was ordained as a Buddhist monk, are set to spend 9 days learning the teachings of Buddism at a local Buddhist monastery.

However, while members of the young soccer team were ordained as Buddhist novices, none of the boys are expected to complete the training necessary in order to become a fully fledged Buddhist monk and all 11 of the boys are set to return to their schools and families after their 9 days of prayer and reflection.

4. Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to erupt

While Big Island’s Kilauea volcano originally erupted in May this year, two months later Kilauea volcano shows no signs of stopping and may continue to erupt for a year. As a result of Kilauea’s surprise eruption, the island of Big Island is set to expand each day as lava continues to flow into the sea.

Hopefully, after reading the news stories listed above, you feel up to date with the latest international news stories.

5 Fun Dinner Dates On a Budget

Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to spend a small fortune in order to enjoy a romantic dinner date with someone special. If you’re interested in planning dinner dates on a budget continue reading in order to discover 5 fun dinner date ideas on a budget.

5 Fun dinner dates on a budget:

1. Outdoor fondue date for two

If you love trying new things, why not purchase an inexpensive fondue set, which you’ll be able to use to create cheese fondue for two. Which you can enjoy in your backyard or on a table which you’ve carefully placed on your deck or porch.

Alternatively, you can also use your new fondue set to create mouth-watering chocolate fondue for dessert. After all, what’s more romantic than feeding chocolate coated strawberries to your beau?

2. High tea themed picnic

If you want to enjoy a romantic picnic, which is a little out of the ordinary why not organize a high tea themed picnic? Simply pack a variety of homemade finger foods, mini sandwiches, savories and mini desserts such as cupcakes and enjoy a high tea themed picnic at a scenic park. Just be sure to dress smartly for the occasion and to impress your date.

3. Food truck date

If you want to get out of your house for your next date and are on a strict budget, why not purchase an inexpensive yet flavorful, filling meal from a food truck. You may even be interested in driving to a scenic spot, where you’ll be able to enjoy a far better view than you’d get at an expensive restaurant. Examples of some of the types of food which you’ll be able to purchase from a food truck include tacos, gourmet burgers, and seafood.

4. Festival or fair date

It’s well worth checking your city’s upcoming events calendar to see whether or not there are any fairs or festivals coming up. As most fairs and festivals sell a wide selection of tasty yet affordable meals, which you’ll be able to enjoy on a romantic date for two.

As an example, if you visit a local school fair for a cute romantic date, you should be able to find a wide choice of ethnic cuisines such as Indian, Thai and Italian at an affordable price. As an added bonus, the money raised from food sold at a school fair normally goes straight back to the school.

5. Two for one date

It’s well worth checking the specials board outside some of your favorite local restaurants as it’s not unusual for restaurants to offer two for one specials on select nights of the week. As an example, a local Italian restaurant in your area may offer two for one pizza deals on Tuesday nights.

So if you prefer going out for dinner, rather than cooking at home, when it comes to your date nights, it’s well worth finding out whether any of your favorite local restaurants offer two for deals.

So if you’d love to plan more frequent dinner dates on a budget, it’s well worth trying out all 5 of the inexpensive dinner dates listed above!

Money Saving Tips to Incorporate Into Your Life

If you’re looking for simple ways to slash your monthly expenditure in half, simply continue reading to discover 6 effective money saving tips to use on a daily basis.

6 Money Saving Tips to Incorporate Into Your Life:

1. Wait to purchase all of your clothes until your favorite stores offer sizeable sales

If you’d love to be able to dress in your favorite brands without having to pay a small fortune it’s well worth putting off purchasing new clothes until your favorite stores hold an annual sale. As an example, most stores offer great sales on Black Friday and Memorial Day.

If you know that a massive sale is due to take place within the next few weeks, it’s well worth trying on any items which you’re interested in purchasing, so that when your chosen store begins their annual sale, you’ll be able to purchase items which you’re interested in straight away. As sizes may sell out fast.

Better yet, if you’ve tried on items which have caught your eye in advance of a sale, you should be able to purchase the items which you liked online.

2. Sign up to receive email notifications from your favorite online stores

In order to stay up to date with your favorite store’s sales, it’s well worth signing up for emails from your favorite brands as you’ll normally be notified of upcoming sales before they start.

Better yet, you may even find that your favorite stores may begin sending you exclusive coupons, which you’ll be able to use to make your online shopping hauls a little cheaper!

3. Consider sharing a meal, with a friend or loved one when you dine out

It’s well worth dining out at cafes and restaurants which serve generous portions for a reasonable price as that way you’ll be able to save money by sharing a meal with a friend or family member when you dine out.

4. Order off the children’s menu, if you’re not feeling particularly hungry

Another way to save money when you choose to dine out is to order an inexpensive menu off the children’s menu at a cafe or restaurant when you’re not feeling particularly hungry. As children’s meals offer great value for money and are usually a lot larger than you’d expect.

5. Find cost-free ways of socializing with your loved ones

If you normally spend a small fortune, on alcohol, food, and movies, when you arrange to catch up with your family members and friends, it’s well worth searching for cost-free activities and attractions to bond over instead of meeting at a bar or cafe. As examples, you may want to go for walks with a friend who lives locally or to visit an art gallery or museum with a friend.

In the warm summer months, you should also have no trouble finding free festivals, outdoor movies, and concerts to attend with your friends and family members.

6. Sign up for as many loyalty programs as you can

If you want to be able to receive free goods, by shopping at your favorite stores, it’s well worth taking the effort to sign up for as many loyalty programs as you can. In order to reap a wide variety of rewards.

So if you’re looking to increase your savings, it’s well worth following all 6 of the effective money saving tips listed above.

Makeup Tips For Newbies: 8 Invaluable Tips

If you are new when it comes to experimenting with different makeup looks, simply continue reading to discover 8 invaluable tips which will help you put together a natural, everyday makeup look.

Makeup tips for newbies: 8 Invaluable tips

1. Opt for a long-lasting matte lipstick

If you can’t be bothered reapplying your lipstick throughout the day, it’s well worth purchasing long-lasting matte lipsticks, which are designed to last for 12 hours. Which means that you’ll never have to reapply your lipstick after enjoying a coffee or enjoying a meal, again.

2. Decide how much coverage you’d like your foundation to give you

If you’d love to achieve a natural make up look, you may want to opt for a light BB cream, while if you want your foundation to cover any imperfections which you may have, such as freckles, you will be far better off opting for a full coverage foundation. The latter of which will be sure to give you a nice, even skin tone.

3. Highlight your cheekbones using a highlighter or a bronzer

If you wish that your cheekbones were more prominent, simply use a makeup brush to contour your cheekbones with a high-quality highlighter or bronzer.

4. Use concealer to hide any of your skin’s imperfections before you apply your foundation

While many women grew up applying concealer to their skin, after applying their foundation, if you want your skin to look natural, you’re far better off applying your concealer to your face first. Before covering the areas which you concealed with your favorite foundation.

5. Opt for waterproof mascara on a daily basis

If you’re sick of looking like a panda at the end of a long day at work or a night out, it’s well worth getting into the habit of applying waterproof mascara on a daily basis. As a waterproof mascara is less likely to smudge than traditional mascaras.

6. Make sure to set your makeup look for the day with a finishing powder or spray

If you want to avoid your makeup wearing off within a couple of hours, it’s well worth setting your completed makeup look with a great finishing powder or spray. Which will ensure that your makeup will look just as flawless in six hours as it does as it did when you first applied it.

7. For an even skin tone, apply primer to your face

After moisturizing your face, it’s well worth applying a primer to your skin, which will ensure that your concealer and foundation will glide smoothly on to your skin.

8. Make sure to blend out your eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is well worth experimenting with as it can add a well-needed pop of color to your face. Just make sure to apply your eyeshadow directly to the bottom part of your eyelid, which will allow you to blend out your eyeshadow so that you avoid looking like a clown. It’s also well worth starting off by applying a neutral beige shade to your brow bone, before applying a more noticeable color to your eyelids.

So if you lack experience when it comes to creating stunning makeup looks, you simply can’t go wrong using all 8 makeup tips listed above!