Homemade Heath Candies

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

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As I mentioned before while I was home in Michigan my Mum and I spent numerous hours in the kitchen coming up different confections and trying out new recipes. These homemade heath candies were the most popular confection that we created. Did I mention that they are extremely simple to make too!

 Homemade Heath Candies
Ingredients
1 sleeve of saltines; enough to cover a jellyroll pan (I bought store brand ones)
2 sticks of salted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, well packed
1 pound of Candy Melts; such as Wilton
Crushed Walnuts

Directions 
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a jellyroll pan with foil, turn up the edges to form a tray and spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray such as Pam.
3. Arrange saltines (salty side up) in the jellyroll pan.
4. In a saucepan bring the butter and brown sugar to a boil, and cook for about 3 minutes; stirring constantly.
5. Carefully pour mixture over the crackers, and spread it out to evenly coat each cracker.
6. Bake for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
7. Remove the crackers and quickly top with your chocolate melts; I used about three melts per cracker. As they begin to soften and melt, use a spatula to spread the chocolate evenly all across the top.
8. Sprinkle nuts on the top or leave plain if you\’d like.
9. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Carefully slide the foil off of the jellyroll pan and onto a cooling rack. Allow to set overnight or transfer to a baking sheet and place in the freezer for a few minutes to speed up cooling.
10. Cut into squares and enjoy! 

{I packaged some up to give to friends, family and neighbors that stopped by}

How to Create a Cleaner Bathroom

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

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Primpin’ ain’t easy!Usually we get ready in the bathroom, polish up, scrub up and do our daily bathroom task. Have you ever thought about all the unpleasant stuff that goes on in your bathroom?

I know out of sight out of mind, but allow me to fill you in. Maybe you will want to rethink your bathroom behaviors.

Flush It

Every time you flush the toilet an invisible cloud of water droplets form, and travel eight feet into the air. Dispersing bacteria all over your primpin pad! Might want to rethink your toothbrush on the counter, and put the seat down at all times! Not only does that bacteria spread all over, but it also sticks for over two hours. If you’re hanging out in the bathroom after you flush that toilet bacteria is on you, and in your mouth. Pleasant right?

Do you Loofah?

Did you know that Loofah’s house bacteria, which can easily infect you via an open cut? If you have a natural loofah you should be washing it in the dishwasher at least once a week. After a few weeks you need to throw away that loofah and invest in a new one.
If you have a plastic or mesh loofah you should also be washing your loofah either in the washing machine or dishwasher once a week. Your loofah is good for around eight to nine weeks. After that you should consider getting a new one!

Towel Dry

How often do you wash your bathroom towels? Bath towels house tons of bacteria and dead skin cells. Which means you should never use a towel more than once!

Feeling a little grossed out? Don\’t worry I was too when I found out about this. Just make the simple changes for a cleaner bathroom!

Five Things

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

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 {my new pandora charm}
This week I received the oh so cute purse Pandora charm shown above for Valentine\’s Day. Do you have a Pandora bracelet? If so what charms do you have? I also learned how to make some seriously adorable bows from Meeme (my grandma) – tutorial will be coming soon. I also discovered that I am simply obsessed with nude lipstick. What are your plans for the weekend?
 {valentine\’s day gift basket from my mum}
 {cinderella cookies}
 {new nude lipsticks}
{beautiful ribbon from Meeme (my grandma)}

Fall 2012 Nail Trends

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

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While a variety of nails were shown during New York Fashion Week, it appears as though Fall 2012 has two dominate nail trends; Nude and almost black. Are you a fan of any of these nail looks?

Barely There
 {BCBG}
Get the look:  OPI Passion; a nearly nude
 {Jason Wu}
Get the look: OPI San-Tan-tonio
 {Richard Chai}
Get the look: two coats of Essie Glamour Purse
Barely There & Almost Black
 {L.A.M.B}
L.A.M.B managed to take advantage of the season\’s biggest trends.
Almost Black
 {Jenny Packham}
Get the look: A burgundy hue from Essie
 {Rachel Roy}
Get the look: By layering Essie nail polishes; Licorice and Going Incognito
{Rebecca Taylor}
Get the look: Road House Blues by OPI
Other Nails on the Runway
 {Christian Cota}
Get the look: A line of Chocolate Milk by CND is painted at the top of the nail and smeared downwards with a sponge. After drying, a line of Putty is applied at the base of the nail and smeared upwards with a sponge towards the Chocolate Milk color.
 {Cynthia Rowley}
Get the look: Zoya Cynthia brown cream and Christina accent
 {Kate Spade}
{black base with white polka dots}
 {Nicole Miller}
Get the look: CND Nail polishes – base of Plumville and then go crazy swirling in Electric Orange, Bicycle Yellow and Anchor Blue. For best results use a toothpick to swirl. 

Betsey Johnson for Sephora by OPI

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

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Monday night Betsey Johnson\’s Fall 2012 fashions hit the runway, but there was something I was more excited about then the fashions strutting down the runway. Betsey has partnered with Sephora by OPI to create seven nail polish shades. Just like all other collaborations with OPI the colors are not what I expected at all. When I think of Betsey I think of loud/bright colors and a range of pink this collection really doesn\’t scream Betsey to me.  However I do love most of the colors. What do you think?

 {It\’s My Pink! and Sparkling Personality}

It\’s My Pink! is a hot pink; SCENTED nail polish which smells like Betsey\’s Too Too perfume
Sparkling Personality is a silver glitter

 {Alley Cat, Cartwheels on the Catwalk and XOX Betsey}

Alley Cat is a fuchsia/purple
Cartwheels on the Catwalk is a fabulous seafoam green
XOX Betsey is a gorgeous sandy nude

{Forever Wild and Pushing Your Luck}

Forever Wild is a deep purple kind of like Linkin Park After Dark by OPI
Pushing Your Luck is a must have red

I will be buying; It\’s My Pink!, Alley Cat, Cartwheels on the Catwalk, XOX Betsy and Forever Wild. Will you be buying any of these colors?

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