Trying Grandma’s Beauty Tricks
Bella Breakdown Our grandmothers could very well think we are the generation that knows it all. We have all of this technology, and information in the palm of our hands. But, Grandma knows she’s got some long lasting tricks up her sleeve that she is more than likely to pass down to us. A lot of our grandmothers were probably born between the 1930s and 50s. They grew up in a totally different era. Some of your grandmothers may have been immigrants from other countries, like mine, and have brought with them some of their own interesting beauty regimens....
Lipstick Tricks
Bella Breakdown I remember being little and getting into my mom’s makeup. My absolute favorite thing to wear was lipstick. There were so many colors, so many consistencies, and it just made me feel like a grown up! I couldn’t wait to wear lipstick when I was older! But much to my inner child’s dismay, lipstick sort of died out while I was a teenager. Extra shiny, neutral colored glosses were really what was in style. Luckily, 2015 came around and put lipstick back on the map! Thank the makeup Gods for matte lipsticks of all different colors. My...
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...
