Staying Out Of Vacation Debt
Bella Breakdown Sometimes, you know you just need a vacation, but you often look in your wallet and know that you just can’t afford it right now. You might be really tempted to make a very common vacation mistake: putting your vacation on your credit card. I hate to break it to you, but like everything else, if you don’t have your own money for a vacation, you probably won’t have money to pay off your credit card. So how do we make sure to stay out of vacation debt? 1. Save! Even if it takes a while, create...
DIY Secrets To A Cleaner Home
Bella Breakdown We’re about halfway through the spring season, so if yo haven’t begun cleaning, now’s the time. No need to run out and buy fancy supplies or pay for any services, as these four DIY hacks are all you need to know. Iron out stains That red wine stain on the carpet is a daily reminder that the floors aren’t going to clean themselves, but this ironing hack should do the trick. Mix together one part vinegar and three parts water. Dampen a towel with the solution, place your towel on top of the stain and then iron...
5 Simple Drilling Life Hacks You Didn’t Know About
Bella Breakdown Check out these 5 super easy life hacks using a drill. 1. Transform your manual cheese grater into an effortless contraption by adapting the crank to be able to fit on the end of your drill. 2. Make your own hand mixer by using only a beater and your drill. Simply attach the beater to the drill bit and voilà! The wet and dry ingredients for your pancakes will be mixed in no time. 3. Having trouble removing that pesky cork out of your favorite wine bottle? No problem – just drill a screw into the cork...
4 Super Simple Ways to Save Money on Makeup
Bella Breakdown With these few simple tips, you can get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your makeup. #1. Cut open your moisturizer when it’s running low and scrape it into a small container. #2. Save your broken blush. Crush the powder with a bobby pin, then add rubbing alcohol and mix into a paste. Mash the paste back into the container with a spoon, clean the edges with a Q-tip and allow to dry. #3. Soak your tube of mascara in warm water when it is running low. It loosens the mascara on the...
Support Squirmy Sleepers with This Brilliant Hack
Bella Breakdown Here’s a simple DIY so your child can sleep soundly and safely (and so can you). If you have a child who squirms toward the edge of the bed during the night, these tips would be great for you. Take a pool noodle and place it on the open side(s) of the bed and be sure to put the bottom sheet over the noodle so that it won’t move away. This acts as a bumper and is much cheaper too! If you do not have a pool noodle, use rolled up towels in the same manner. This...
