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A updo that can be casual or professional

Professional conferences are great places to network, learn about current research, and practice your public presentation skills. They are also, apparently, a great place to learn a new hair style. I ran into a friend, and after swapping the “how are you’s” and “what have you been up to’s,” I just had to ask her [...]

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d20 Shoe Clips: A girly, geeky, DIY-Girl Hack

I was faced with a common dilemma: I had a new dress to wear to an upcoming semi-formal party, and no shoes that matched the level of “glitz” of the dress. My default pair of almost-worn-out heels have seen more than their share of college parties, clubs, and weddings. I thought that buying a new pair [...]

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How to protect your GMail. Seriously, do this.

I’ve seen a rash of my friends get their GMail accounts hacked. It has been unsettling since I like to think that Google would have some iron clad defense against getting hacked for people who use their accounts with normal caution. It turns out that Google does have some great extra protection, you just have [...]

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Paint your furniture before you paint your furniture.

I made a temporary move to St. Louis a few months ago and had no real desire to spend any money on furniture as my nice furniture is still sitting in storage in California and waiting for me. Thankfully, my boyfriend and his family had quite a few pieces that I was able to borrow [...]

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How-To: DIY Makeup Remover

I just watched a great video from online makeup tutorial guru Michelle Phan. She makes her own makeup remover using olive oil and aloe water, so easy to put together and great results! My roommate Stephanie has used a home made face wash with olive oil and she swears by it. I’ve always been afraid to [...]

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How to wrap gift cards – two methods.

In just my immediate family, I have my parents, three sisters, one brother, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law, two nieces, and three nephews. It’s a lot of people to shop for during Christmas! Sometimes I get really personalized gifts, other years I go for the easy gift card route. (SPOILER: If you’re my immediate family and [...]

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DIY Holiday Candle Votive

Holiday decorations are a big business affair. Some enthusiasts go all out and sync music with their Christmas lights, while others give a nod, but keep a laid back approach. The rest of us are in-between and want to recognize the winter holiday season in a classy way without getting stressed. I am a casual DIY crafter [...]

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How to: Holiday Party Outfits

Now that Turkey Day has passed, the December page of your calendar is probably filling up quickly with holiday events and obligations. You’ve got your company party, your partner’s company party, your friends’ Secret Santa gift exchange, an evening at the Nutcracker Ballet, you might have a choir performance at your church, possibly multiple dinners [...]

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How to: Be a Work at home Mompreneur

Being a mom is hard work, whether you stay at home or have a career along with it. Sometimes I wonder if I’m just out of my mind to work from home. But for the most part, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Graphic design is one of the most flexible careers out there and [...]

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How to Do: Galaxy Nails

Guest post By Ariana Ferrone Let’s get real – there aren’t many things cooler than learning about space. Star nurseries, nebulas, supernovae… the universe is totally awesome. I look up pictures of galaxies, not cats, when I’m dorking out online. I found a fantastic way to express how much I love space on various [...]

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