Tag: Holiday

DIY Holiday Eggnog Hair Mask

So I went to the grocery store yesterday and honestly I was more than a little excited to see that eggnog is back on the shelves. Of all the seasonal products, eggnog is probably  my favorite. I mean, nothing beats an eggnog cocktail. Amiright?!! I’ve even made eggnog french toast which is as close to divinity as we’re gonna get in this life. As with any food that I love, it’s only a matter of time before I use it in a diy beauty treatment.

My hair has been suffering a little bit lately. I’m going to just go ahead and blame it on the weather getting colder. Impending Winter blues, y’all. Anyway, my hair has been pretty dry lately, and I’m noticing a fair share of split ends. No bueno. So last night, I made this hair remedy that I’m sure you’re gonna go gaga for. Seriously, the protein benefits of egg and the sweet smell of the holidays all in one easy to make hair treatment. What’s not to love?!

Holiday Eggnog Hair Mask

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, be aware that cinnamon has a lightening effect on the hair)
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 egg white

Directions

  • Add all ingredients into a glass jar
  • mix well
  • wash your hair normally, then work the mixture through damp hair
  • cover with a towel or shower cap
  • allow the mixture to penetrate your hair for about 20 minutes
  • rinse hair thoroughly with warm water

The egg in this hair mask provides a much needed boost of protein for dry hair, while the honey and coconut oil help to moisturize and add shine to dull hair. If youfind that the mixture is a little too thin, just add more honey or nutmeg to thicken it up a bit.

Source: BLDG25

13 Last Minute Halloween Party Ideas and Recipes

It’s not too late to throw an amazing Halloween party this year! These ideas are perfect for a low-key celebration.  Put on your favorite Halloween movie, and gather in the living room with these 13 simple ideas to ghoul up your menu and decor!

 

Dessert Buffet

Vampire Fang Cookies

Poison Apples

Butter Beer

Pumpkin Cake Pop

Graveyard Cupcakes

Eyeball Ice Cubes

Pumpkin S’mores Blondies

Black and Orange Halloween Bark

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream cheese frosting

Vampire Blood Tomato Soup With Muenster Sammies

Mummy Hot Dogs

Vintage Style 4th of July Barbecue

So I’ve been binge watching the Wonder Years on Netflix and it’s totally gotten me into this nostalgic kinda mood. The show takes place in the late 60s, but somehow manages to make you feel like you’re remembering your own childhood. Anyway, I guess I’m mad impressionable because now I seriously want to host a vintage style get together. With the 4th of July right around the corner, I decided to go with a vintage Americana theme for this year’s barbecue. Thank goodness for Lia Griffith, y’all! She absolutely nailed the vision I had in my head and even has some handy printables and DIY tutorials to make this dream a reality. Check out the pics and get inspired!

How gorgeous is this?!! Every little detail, right down to the matchboxes!Just beautiful. I’m super excited to host this year’s celebration! Check out more of this amazing design here and here. You’ll find links to all of the cool tutorials and printables.

Also, if you’re in need of a perfectly grillable veggie burger recipe to appease your hungry vegetarian friends (note: I am one of your hungry vegetarian friends), check out my favorite recipe here.

8 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Yoga Lovers

8 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Yoga Lovers

It’ not too late to grab these items or to diy something special for the yoga lovers on your Christmas list!

Yoga Blocks

Sometimes the one thing we need is the one thing we forget to get. Most yoga lovers might already have a set of yoga blocks, but take the gamble. It’s a win-win situation: either they don’t have them, or their blocks are a bit worn. Be the hero!

DIY Spa

 

Yoga is all about the holistic experience: Mind, body, and soul. Give the gift of handmade spa treatments. How special is that?

Yoga Gift Box

This is a complete set of cool yoga inspired items. If you’re short on time, give this a try, or diy your own.

Cool Mist Humidifier and Essential Oil Diffuser

This gadget creates that familiar relaxing spa feeling at home.

Lavender Eye Pillow

These scented eye pillows contain French lavender and organic flax seed. They totally help achieve complete relaxation during meditation.

Candles

You can never go wrong with candles! Except those overpowering, perfume-y Yankee candles you find in the mall. Yuck. Instead, you should take a more subtle approach. The yoga lovers on your list will love the soft scent and the cool wooden wick on these awesome candles!

Monogrammed Yoga Mat

A yoga mat with pizzazz! With a chevron pattern and the initials of your loved one, this yoga mat seriously stands out!

Nayoya Acupressure Mat

Corpse Pose is probably one of the most important, yet overlooked yoga poses. Give the gift of a better savasana! This acupressure mat encourages relaxation and muscle stress relief. This is a most have for any yogi!

Try This---Eggnog French Toast

Try This—Eggnog French Toast

As if this needs any explanation. I mean seriously. Eggnog coated french toast?! It had me at hello. I was looking for some holiday brunch ideas, and I found this little gem. Full disclosure: I had these for dinner last night because, you know, I’m a rebel. Made just like traditional french toast (only with the extra oomph of eggnog) this is a super easy recipe. No excuses, you must try this!!!

Try This---Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog French Toast

Ingredients

  • 6-8 slices of hard bread (slightly stale bread works great)
  • 2 cups eggnog
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2-3 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil

Directions

  • in a large bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon
  • soak the slices of bread one at a time so that they are completely coated
  • in a heated pan, add butter or cooking oil
  • cook the coated slices of bread until golden brown on the first side
  • flip and repeat until both sides are golden brown
  • serve with warm maple syrup
    Source: A Beautiful Mess