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We found this great tutorial on AlphaMom for some great Disney movie Frozen tshirts. This would make a great party activity for a kids's birthday party.  What kid doesn't still love Frozen? Supplies for Anna, Elsa & Olaf costumes: 1. pre-washed white plain t-shirts. 2. fabric paint 3. cardboard for inside of the t-shirts so the paint doesn’t leak through 4. glitter and/or sequins if you are making an Elsa t-shirt 5. paintbrushes You can free-hand or trace it with cha …

Need an idea for a creative and useful present for an upcoming baby shower? What about this cupcake onesie/socks? Perfect way to customize for a boy, girl, gender neutral, winter or summer baby. Start with the following supplies: cupcake gift box (You can find those at those lil discount stores) colourful cupcake liners cupcake sleeves (optional) 4 onesies ( You can find heaps of baby rompers here at BlankClothing ) 2 pairs of baby socks ( Also heaps of …

Here's a festive, colourful smoothie for this fabulous, summer weather. Could be perfect to serve at your Christmas BBQ. It only requires 4 ingredients and its super healthy and good for you!Time: 5 min, Prep: 5 min.Servings: 2Ingredients: 1 pineapple, cut into chunks & half of them frozen1 cup (150 g) frozen strawberries,1 cup (150 g) frozen raspberries3 scoops frozen vanilla yogurtWe prefer freezing the fruits rather than adding ice cubes, the smoothies are better and more filling this wa …

With the Christmas season around the corner, and school holidays approaching, we've found this great tutorial over here, perfect for both kids and adults. Supplies are easy to get a hold of and these  totes could make great gift bags (instead of wasteful paper wrapping.) Supplies: - Large Organic Canvas Tote Bag - Grosgrain Ribbon (Lots of it! The exact amount will depend on the size of your tote bag. I recommend buying more than you think you need, just to be safe. Width …

Exercise is vital to reaching your fitness goals and enjoying a healthy lifestyle. From weightlifting, stretching, running or dancing - any activity can help you unlock greater strength in body and mind. So are you taking control of those winter blues? Regular exercise will melt away fat while toning up muscles for that beach summer bod'. And the health benefits don't stop there - it boosts metabolism, strengthens the heart & circulatory system, plus provides an increased defence against …

Ever wonder how come clean towels eventually end up smelling...well, not so fresh? If towels are clean, they should smell clean, right? Most times, it is our water being quite hard, mixed with the fragrances of detergents and fabric softeners, that build-up eventually takes a toll on those towels, resulting in foul-smelling, clean linen straight out of the dryer. The solution? A simple, cheap DIY that just requires baking soda and vinegar. 1. Place your linen in th …

We found a great little idea to upcycle those old (or new/ill-fitted)  business shirts you don't have any use for. In 6 simple steps, you can dress up your pillows with a cool take on the pillow cover. Both mens or  ladies business shirts could be used. We like the idea for different striped & checkered for a monochrome theme. Gather your materials 1.dress shirt 2.throw pillow (It should be slightly smaller than your shirt.) 3.scissors 4.pencil or chalk …

An apron can make such an amazing gift. Just about everyone can use an apron when working on something. You only have to find out the interest and passion of the person. A good option is to wrap the apron with utensils/tools as a cool gift set. When you have your  apron, you are able to do many things with it to make it customized for the one who will use it. The most typical design is to write the name of the particular person on the apron. It can be done by using embroider …

Just as much as the typical fashionista likes to sport her own style and follow the latest trends, dressing to the nines is no longer what it really used to be. Casual wear appears to be the constant norm. An increasing number of women have traded down their skinny jeans and high heels to a more comfy, relaxed, effortless  sloppy joe look. What is a lounge wear? Generally, lounge wear is associated to sleepwear,  yoga clothes or pre gym wear. But it has deve …

Colours to Suit Your Skin ToneHave you ever wondered why you can more compliments when you wear certain tops? Did you know most skin types have a warm or cool undertone, meaning that certain colours make us “glow” and flatter our skin tone. A couple of simple test you can easily do if you don’t know are below:Silver or Gold Test: If you look better (e.g. healthy & glowing) with gold jewelry, this indicates a warm skin tone. People with cool skin tones typically prefer silver while Neut …