All Things Pin: May 2016

Recipes

10 Late Night Snacks Under 150 Calories

1/2 CUP HIGH FIBER CEREAL + 1/2 CUP SKIM MILK

(110 CALORIES)

3 SLICES OF DELI HAM + 2 TBSP LIGHT COTTAGE CHEESE

(120 CALORIES)

1/2 CUP LIGHT CREAM CHEESE + 1/2 CUP PINEAPPLE

(120 CALORIES)

1 SERVING PRETZELS + 1 TBSP HONEY MUSTARD

(120 CALORIES)

1 SERVING LOW-FAT STRING CHEESE + 1 CUP SLICED APPLES

(115 CALORIES)

1 CUP STRAWBERRY + 1/2 OZ ALMONDS

(128 CALORIES)

1 RICE CAKE + 1 TBSP PEANUT BUTTER

(125 CALORIES)

1 STALK CELERY (11-12") + 1 TBSP PEANUT BUTTER

(103 CALORIES)

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Hair and Beauty

5 Mindblowing Home Remedies for Blackheads

Blackheads are pores that are enlarged due to clogging. The pore is clogged because of the overproduction of oil in the skin, dirt and bacteria, that mixture darken due to oxidation.

The following are five (5) ways on how to naturally remove blackheads at home.

1. Steaming

2 cups of boiling water
small bowl with a rim wider than the circumference your face (2" +).
Add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil into your steaming water.

Cover your head with a towel and lean over a bowl of steaming water for 15 minutes.

2. Tomato Mask

1 medium tomato, mashed

Start off with freshly washed face. Apply to affected areas. Rub on face for 2 minutes then leave for 15 minutes. Wash off then pat dry.

NB// If you have dry skin, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

3. Lemon/Lime Juice

Lemon/lime juice, freshly squeezed
cotton ball

Start off with freshly washed face. Take a cotton ball and soak it in the lime/ lemon juice then rub to affected areas before bed. Rinse off with cold water in the morning.

NB// Lemon/Lime has anti-bacteria properties and is effective in shrinking pores. The juice will make your skin sensitive to the sun, so use sunscreen. If your skin is sensitive to the juice, dilute with water.

4. Baking Soda and Water Paste

1 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon of cool water

Mix ingredients into a thick paste. Start off with freshly washed face. Massage onto face in a circular motion. Rinse off with cold water. Pat dry then moisturize.

NB// Baking Soda is a good exfoliant. It has a high pH level which can dry your skin out, so make sure you moisturize after use and don't over do it.

5. Egg White Mask

1 egg white
facial tissue

Start of with freshly washed face. Apply a layer of egg white onto facial tissue then press to face. Apply up to 3 to 5 layers on face. When mask is dried, peel off. Gently wash off residue from face then pat dry.

NB// Egg white tightens pores temporarily, it doesn't remove only prevents, it is very moisturizing and very nitrating. Make sure each layer is dried before adding another layer and removing.

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All Things Kids and Babies

How to Organize Your Kids' Closet

One of the issues must parents have with their kids is trying to get them to keep their rooms clean, especially their closets. But tackling one disaster at a time, the most easy "looking" but every tedious room project is the closet.

A closet disaster can be dysfunctional, embarrassing and to be honest overwhelming. And no matter what you do, you always seem to find a way to improve, within months it goes back to square one or you can't let go.

These five (5) easy steps will bring a disaster to a master organize in two twos.

1. Clear out the closet

You want to start fresh, so by removing all the items from their closets will enable you to see what you are working with. This is a great thing to add a fresh coat of paint or wall decal to add a bit of personality to this space.

2. Organize ALL items that came from the closet

Organize the items from the closet into four piles; Keep, Sell, Donate and Trash. Keep in mind that you should keep things that they use or will use in the future. Out of season stuff should be kept in vacuum bags and stored out of sight.

3. Add more storage

There is no such thing as too much storage, especially in a kid's closet. Keep in mind that must kids are hoarders and no matter what you do they will accumulate a lot of stuff that you likely bought, so extra stuff is essential.

4. Regroup and Refold

Divide what is left of their clothes into categories, t-shirts, pants, dresses, dress up outfits, etc. Then fold and stack in piles or hanger up everything nicely.

5. Everything has its place

When putting back everything you are keeping in their closet, make sure that you give everything a place. It is also important that you teach your child where everything goes.

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Party Plans

Guest Post: How to Prepare for a Housewarming Party

Hello, my name is Katie Montang, author of Dream, Live and Love. I’m just a married woman, living in a large world called life. I live the same daily struggles as everyone else and love living in this crazy time. Come follow me and learn more about who I am through my writing.

Now that you’re all moved in, it’s time to celebrate with your family and friends, as well as get to know the new neighbors.

What’s the point of throwing a housewarming party?

It’s a way to make people feel welcome in your new home and a way to start your new life. Okay, and maybe to show off the new space you have with all your cool wedding items on display or the new items you’ve been wanting forever, but never had the space for. It’s okay if it’s not your dream home yet, it’s a new and exciting step!

Another reason for having a housewarming party is to give all your family and friends your new address. You got married, sent out Christmas cards last year, or whatever might have happened. Most people do not have your newest updated address and you’ll want your friends and family to have this for future holiday, invitations or gifts they might be sending your way!

When to have a housewarming party?

There is no right time to have a housewarming party; whenever you want it is the right time. Host the party at the first box unloaded off the moving truck or wait a few months until you have the house ready for show (let us not get carried away but waiting 3 years later to host a housewarming party).

How do you invite people?

There’s no need to overcomplicate this kind of party. Evites are wonderful and everyone loves being able to easily reply. And don’t worry about not knowing the neighbors yet- keep it casual, type up an informal party invite and tape it to their front door or leave it in their mailbox if possible. Your neighbors will greatly appreciate the invite and won’t be concerned with the fact that you didn’t make some fancy invitation.

One reason I like paper copies is to give people a paper copy of your new address. It’s harder to lose than an evite. Just keep in mind that this is the first time your guests will be to your new home. You will want to give good directions. Maybe send a map with good directions from a common intersection.

A few invitations I have fallen in love with:

What should you serve?

There is not a right answer for this. You can serve whatever you love! A few ideas might be:

Walking Taco Bar
Burgers/Brats/Hotdogs – Keeping it simple!

Buns
Meat
Chips

Appetizer & Dessert Finger foods

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bites
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Texas Sheet Cake
Fruit and Veggie Platter
7 Layer Mexican Dip

You don’t want to go overboard on the food, but you also (just like any other party) don’t want to run out. Having a variety allows for the different neighbors that you’ve never met before to find something they all like (let’s be honest, we’re all a little picky whether we admit it or not!). You want to accommodate for all your guests, but remember: this party is about you and your new home so make this fun and don’t stress about it.

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real estate

23 Small Space Secrets Revealed

These 23 smart ideas will allow you to maximize every square inch of your small space at home.

Extra Storage:

1. Get a shoe bench to save on space, keep your shoes organized and easily accessible and also add style to your room.

2. Get under bed storage to use up the dead space under your bed.

3. Install a head board storage for extra room.

4. Add a slide out pantry to add more space in your kitchen and to use up the dead space between your fridge.

5. Use an over the faucet shelf for extra storage for your toiletries in your bathroom or for sponge and brushes in your kitchen.

6. Install ceiling hanging clothing rack to take advantage of your vertical space. This also draws the eyes up thus making your room look bigger than it is.

7. Make use of a ladder in dead spaces, like behind a door . This can be used to hang up throws, towel or jackets.

8. Use your seating as extra storage, instead of buying plain chairs or a sofa, go for something that serves as both sitting and storage.

9. If you don't have enough storage or counter space in your kitchen, consider getting a kitchen island on wheels.

Room Dividers:

10. Place your sofa against your bed to create a living area.

11. Place a curtain or a room divider around your bed. This will give your room tranquility and a nook-like feeling.

12. Install curtains to separate the kitchen area from the living area. This is perfect for studio apartments.

13. Re-purpose old windows to make a kitchen separator.

14. Use furniture pieces like a sofa, bookcase or console to mentally separate your space. This is perfect for studio apartment.

15. Use a piece of plywood or MDF to build a makeshift wall that you can place a desk against.

Space Savers:

16. Get a cabinet waste bin bracket, this will help keep your trash bin out of site and off the floor thus saving a floor space.

17. Use hanging lamps to save on table and floor space.

18. Consider using a book shelf instead of a table for both storage and table top use.

19. Go for sliding doors because they require less space than a swig out door.

20. If you don't have space for a cushion, use giant pillows on the floor to create sitting areas when you have guest.

21. Build a fold-out table that is molded to the wall for either a office or dinning area.

22. Use a corner dish rack to save on counter space.

23. Purchase a sofa bed for an extra bed for guest.

For more ideas on maximizing your small space then check out my new series, Small Space Series.

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