The Curious Mom

Your New Winter Beauty Regime

Jan 10, 2018

The winter is a torrid time all round, right? The weather outside is torrid. The temperature is torrid. The fact that everything seems to break just when you need it because of the cold is, yep, you guessed it, torrid. Yes, the winter is a torrid time indeed. And, unfortunately, winter is no longer just coming, it is actually here — this means that we have to deal with it right here and right now.

One of the biggest things that we have to deal with daily in regards to the winter is the impact it has on our appearance and, more importantly, the health or our hair and skin. To deal with this, we have to accept new beauty regimes and then put them into practice. To see just what your new winter beauty regime should consist of, make sure to read on.

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Step Up Your Look In 2018 With These Easy Yet Effective Tricks

Jan 5, 2018

There’s something magical about being able to sit down and put on some makeup. Some people use it simply to accentuate their natural features and others use it to hide blemishes on their skin, or make their skin tone more even and hide dark spots. Others choose to completely change the way that they look with the use of makeup, and this usually entails contouring the face to appear in a different shape or size. Many people find putting makeup on a bit challenging because their makeup comes out clumpy or they’re not as good as the professionals they see on social media. It doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think though, and you can easily achieve a high-quality look without having to spend a ton of money. In this article is going to be how you can step up your look in 2018.

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Pamper yourself

One great way of improving the way that you look is by pampering yourself. This works because your body is de-stressing and you will find yourself much more relaxed. It’s no secret that people come across much better when they are relaxed and not stressing out. So take the time as regularly as you can to pamper yourself in any way that you enjoy. This might be taking a (large) glass of wine and having a long soak in the bath, or it might be taking a trip to the nail salon. Whichever activity or treat makes you feel good, go for it as often as possible. Also, pampering yourself often entails lovely lotions and smells which will make you glow.

Look after your skin

Your skin is the first thing that people see when they look at you, and if you’re unfortunate enough to have problematic skin then this can become a problem that makes you feel self-conscious. Ensuring that you’re drinking plenty of water each day will provide your skin and body with enough water to flush out any toxins. You will notice that upping your water intake will improve the condition of your skin immediately. You should also be wary of what you’re putting on your skin, especially if you do suffer from sensitive skin. Many people with bad skin have to avoid putting on makeup because it will irritate their skin, but if you use the right lotions beforehand you shouldn’t have any problem. Check out the best face moisturizer before makeup that will suit your skin and you can then wear makeup worry-free. You will also find that having the right moisturizer for your skin will improve the way it looks too. Win-win!

Haircare

Making sure that your hair is in tip-top condition will also dramatically help improve the way you look and feel. Try and avoid washing your hair too often because you may end up with hair that constantly looks greasy, which could then lead to an itchy scalp and even spotting on the face. Find a shampoo and conditioner that works well for your hair type. For example, if you have curly hair then try and find one that will help accentuate your natural curls. You will find that your hair will be in much better condition.

Also, try not to dye your hair too often as this can damage your hair to the point of no repair. If you do wish to dye your hair, it’s always best to go to a salon and have it done by professionals that know what will and won’t damage your hair. You should also have regular trims to keep split ends at bay.

Watch what you eat

What you’re putting in your body will make a massive difference to how your skin, hair, nails, and even your teeth look. Make sure that you’re eating a healthy balanced diet whenever possible, as junk food will reflect on your appearance (and your health). The more nutritious food that you eat, the better that you will look and feel, so ditch the greasy foods for the sake of your looks and general health!

Practice

Unless you’re willing to hire a professional make-up artist every time you want to put makeup on, the best way of perfecting your look is by practicing and trying out new looks. There are plenty of makeup tutorials online that you can watch and sometimes, simply by sitting down and taking the time to find the easiest and best techniques will pay off in the long run.

Try these simple tricks and you will be able to wow everyone with your new and improved look this year!

Impressing Your Teen For Their Birthday

If you ask your teenager whether they would like a birthday party this year, be prepared for a full-on eyeroll and the announcement that birthday parties are lame. Teenagers are generally ‘too cool’ for a party, but what you have to remember as a parent is that instead of just throwing them a party that YOU would like, you need their input. Things have changed since the pool parties that they had when they turned eight, and now it’s time for you to get them involved and even hand over most of the planning control.

Throwing the right kind of party is key for teens, as is getting the right gifts for them. This is going to take conversation and sitting down to discuss things. You need to know what it is that they would like so that you can plan properly. Checking out a Segway Minipro review is all well and good, but if your athletic teen is into ballet and not zooming around on two wheels, you need a rethink. This is why you need their help! You want to impress them, because parents aren’t impressive to a teenager. So, in the name of impressing your teenager so you become the coolest Mom on the block, check out these fab party ideas. They’ll be counting the days!

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Games Night. Okay, so we’re not talking Twister and ice cream for afterward, but hosting an Olympic-themed party for a teenager who is obsessed with sports could put you in the Mom hall of fame. Set up stations around the yard and in the house for various Olympic activity. You can get creative with Pinterest for snacks and décor, and get their input for the various sports that you lay on.

Restaurant Depot

Jan 4, 2018

Restaurant Depot is a membership-only warehouse club for people involved in the foodservice industry - canteens, food stalls, restaurants, caterers, home bakers, and chefs. Membership gives you access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies,and kitchenware in a convenient shopping format, where buying in bulk translates to big savings.

Making Money From The Internet

Jan 3, 2018

The internet is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? A lot of us spend most of our days glued to our phones scrolling through different things that run through the internet. But if we spend so much time on it, why shouldn’t be trying to make money from it? There’s always money to be made through the internet, you just need to know how to do it. A lot of them don’t even require much effort. Just an hour or two a day of your time, and you could be looking at making hundreds each month. When times seem to be getting so tough, this can literally be a lifesaver. Here are a few ways in which you can make money from the internet.
Another simple way to make money is to capitalize on current viral trends and sell custom products based off of those. You can create hundreds of custom silicone wristbands for less than $0.50 based on viral trends and sell each wristband for at least $5.