Month: June 2015
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Blue Circles? How to get rid of under eye blueness, purple circles, and veins.
So you tried Googling “how to get rid of blue circles” and read a bunch of articles about how to get rid of DARK circles, and are feeling pretty disillusioned? I’ve been there. I’ve had them as long as I can remember and have tried every concealer to no avail (UPDATE 2020: I FOUND A […]
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My Official Bands Bucket List
So I keep referring to my bands bucket list when I write about things I’ve been up to. Today I wanted to go back and explain what it is. You are probably aware that a bucket list is usually something written by people of all ages to ensure that they get to do all the […]
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Cluttered
I chose “cluttered” rather than “clutter” because it feels as if the objects are physically doing the cluttering, not just being inert clutter. Clutter as a noun is inert, still, motionless, passive, benign (until stagnant). Cluttered is an action word. My objects have cluttered me. The room feels cluttered. The person’s life is cluttered with […]
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Download 2015 Day One: Slipknot
Friday started off so well. It was sunshiny as my best friend and I packed the car up, my teepee/tipi had arrived and I’d sprayed it with Solarproof waterproof spray to keep it extra dry. I’d got my patches on the way for the bands I’ve already seen (new sewing project). Everything was set to […]
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Meat Free Monday: Sneaky Ingredients
I just wanted to talk today briefly about the ingredients in food. I know most vegans check their food religiously, but recipes change and vegetarians often don’t actually check ingredients (I’ve only ever met one who did, and he doesn’t bother any more). That’s not a criticism it’s an observation. We tend to rely on […]
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What is Micellar Water? CAUTION: SCIENCE!!
I’m away until Mon/Tue, this is prescheduled. What is micellar water? Are you someone who sees a new word and wonders what it means? I was looking into whey protein substitutes today and learned that the word “micellar” isn’t just a brand name. It’s a biological term, and I’m going to explain it to you […]
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Wedding Wednesday: The Rings
I struggled to write an introductory paragraph for this post on choosing wedding rings, buying them, etc, but I hope this post is helpful for anyone struggling with decisions such as: “Is it okay to buy a second hand vintage wedding ring?” Or: “Is tungsten carbide a good material for a wedding ring?” The answer is […]