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...
Make Quick, Crunchy Pickles with Your Vegetable Scraps
Bella Breakdown Ever wonder what to do with those leftover veggie scraps? We have your answer: pickles! This is the perfect way to put some crunch in your lunch. Ingredients red cabbage 2 parts salt 1 part sugar carrot radish rice vinegar Preparation Combine the red cabbage, salt and sugar in a bowl, toss to coat the cabbage thoroughly and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. Place your cabbage mixture into a clean tea towel and wring the towel out over a bowl or sink to rid the cabbage of it’s excess water. Then, place the freshly wrung...
Savory Chickpea Waffles
Bella Breakdown Skip the syrup—our savory take on the waffle cuts out more than 25 grams of sugar. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/4 pound chopped tomatoes 3.25 ounces chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour (about 3/4 cup) 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk 1.5 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, divided 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg...
DIY Felt Succulents
Bella Breakdown Bloom! DIY felt succulents are a cheap and easy way to create a chic home decor craft that you’ll be proud to display. Step 1 To make these pretty decorations, fold a strip of felt in half and cut into a leaf shape. Repeat this four times. Step 2 Use a fabric marker to add more color. Using a hot glue gun, roll each leaf, then repeat by layering the four “leaves”. Step 3 Fold the leaves outward to shape the succulents. Have fun with different colors, shapes, and sizes. Step 4 Display in a bowl filled...
Craft A DIY Birdhouse with Extra Legos
Bella Breakdown Fresh air and family fun by making a Lego bird house. Step 1 First, decide how large you want your house to be. Step 2 Start with a simple square or rectangle foundation, then build the wall layers. Be sure to use long pieces for a landing platform for the birds and to leave an opening for the house. Step 3 Finish by making the roof. Be creative and have...
