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Hi Beauties! A lot of people have been wondering or don't know that on several Guru's, like myself in our video's in the description box below; there is an FTC Disclaimer.
So, what's an FTC Disclaimer you ask, good question...
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) wants online content creators (e.g. Bloggers and YouTuber's) to
include disclaimers stating whether or not products that appear or are
featured in the content were paid-for as an advertisement or whether
they were bought for personal use.
For example, if a YouTuber drinks Coca-Cola in their video, they should
provide a disclaimer that the appearance of Coca-Cola was not a paid
advertisement by the Coca-Cola company.
However, if Coca-Cola did actually pay the YouTuber to show the drink in
their video, the disclaimer should instead disclose the fact that that
the appearance of Coca-Cola was a sponsored advertisement.
The most important thing is to disclose when you are using/reviewing a
product that you have been paid to use (or have been given as a gift by
the company who makes the product). By not disclosing this information,
you are essentially taking a bribe (i.e. we will give you money if you
pretend to use our product in your video).
The problem is that when you watch a YouTube video (for example), you
don't expect there to be any commercial sponsorship, and you assume that
the YouTuber is genuine and has bought the products for their personal
use (such as for make-up tutorial videos), but unfortunately some
companies are abusing this trust and basically exploiting children on YouTube by paying them to endorse only their product and to make it look
good, a product which the YouTuber may not even like or want to use.
The viewers (which are also mostly children) are watching these videos
and they believe the YouTuber's are actually buying and using the
products for themselves and therefore falsely conclude that the products
must be good because the YouTuber's say they are. In turn, those kids go
out and buy lots of the advertised product to be like the YouTuber,
having no idea that they've fallen victim to a clever corporate
marketing trick.
So basically the FTC decision helps introduce disclosure of paid
sponsorships so that consumers of the content are aware that they are
basically watching a commercial advertisement with paid, not real,
endorsement.
FTC Disclaimer: I was not sent any of these products. I am not
affiliated with the companies mentioned. All opinions are my own. I am
not being sponsored to make this video.
Hi Beauties! Well, this is my second Birchbox for December and I'm
very excited to do this review for you guys. I've been trying out these
products that Birchbox have sent
me on December 13, 2012 over the past few weeks and here are my
thoughts
on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to
me in my box.
Aerie Shimmer Fragrance: $14.95-$39.95
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love the scent of this perfume.
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Olive: $15.00
I get this product 5 out of 5 stars. It glides on very easily, I love how smoothly it went on.
Mox Botanicals Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter: $16.00
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. Love the scent and its very moisturizing.
Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo: $32.00
I give this product 3.2 out of 5 stars. Upon putting this into my hair it was really hard to lather up because it was like a thick gel consistency. I had to put water onto it in order for me to get my hair lathered up so I can wash my hair.
Lifestyle Extra Chuao Cocolatier -- 7 Pack Assorted ChocoPod: $7.95
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I LOVE this product so much! It tastes so good!
Hi Beauties! Well, this is my very first Birchbox for November and I'm very excited to do this review for you guys. I've been trying out these products that Birchbox have sent
me on November 21, 2012 over the past few weeks and here are my thoughts
on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to
me in my box.
Color Club -- Put A Pin In It: $8.00
I give this product 3.4 out of 5 stars. One could never have too much nail polish lol. I love the color of it; it reminds me of marble. The texture is alright, you can get two coats of it.
Lulu Organics -- Lavender+Clary Sage Hair Powder: $30.00
I give this product 1 out of 5 stars. Mainly because my hair is oily/damaged and needs to be washed everyday or else I will look like a greasy ball.
Model Co. -- Fibre Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara: $24.00
I give this product 1.5 out 5 stars. I wasn't that impressed with the mascara; I've tried better. I had to use like several coats of this to get to what I wanted and by the end of the day, my lashes were board straight. I had to put this mascara on top of another mascara for the look I wanted to achieve.
Stella Cadente -- Miss Me Eau De Parfum: $35.00-$69.00
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. When I first smelled this perfume, I instantly thought of my Grandmother. This is something that she would wear. However, I wouldn't wear this myself, I enjoy woodsy scents.
Lifestyle Extra -- Soy Joy Cranberry Snack Pack: $6.00 for 5 Bars
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I LOVED this product, it was the BEST thing that I've gotten in my box!
Hey Beauties! Today's blog is going to be about what to look for when picking your very first makeup brushes. I know a lot of people suffer from this and I know I did when I was first introduced to makeup. Here are 12 must have brushes for your eyes and face.
Eyes
Flat Stiff Angled Brush- The purpose of this brush is for packing color on the lid. The stiff
bristles allow you to push the eyeshadow onto the base easier and allows
it to stick. You can also use the tip of the brush to smudge color
under the lash line as well or create a defined line in the crease.
Stiff Dome Brush- This is great for feathering out color to create a smokey eye, or for
blending out the crease. This brush is meant for blending instead of
packing on color.
Pencil Brush- This brush is ideal for smudging color either under or on top of the
eye. This can also be used in the crease to give a very defined cut
crease appearance to the eye. You can also use this brush in the outer
corner of the eye with a dark color to give added depth and drama to the
look of your eye as well. The small size of the brush give you a more
precise application.
Soft Dome Brush- This brushes soft bristles are ideal for blending out harsh lines below
the brow bone of the eye using windshield wiper motions. This is also
perfect for blending out concealer under the eye to help hide dark
circles and bags.
Bent Liner Brush- This brush is specifically designed for applying gel eyeliner. The bent
head makes it ideal for laying on the top of the lashes and dragging the
eyeliner out to a winged shape. The pointed tip helps give you a very
cat eye, winged out line that makes this brush fool proof when using it.
Dual Ended Lash Brush- This is one of those brushes where you get double the product for your
money. One end has the spoolie that allows you to brush through your
brows. The other end is an angled brow brush and great for filling in
your brows with a powder or even a gel liner if you want a very crisp,
defined brow.
Face
Blush/Contour Bush- There are so many of these on the market and in a lot of different
shapes from round, fluffy, and even angled ones. With blush you can use
many different types of brushes. You can set the angled brush on your cheekbone and sweep it
downward and get an easy and flawless application of blush. If the
brush is thin enough, you can take the brush and lay it on its “side” to
use as a contour brush to enhance the cheekbones.
Cheek Highlighter Brush- This brush is completely optional to have but the feathery, soft
bristles of this brush give a very nice finish to any product you use it
with. You can also use these with cream blushes to
stipple the color onto the cheeks for an airbrushed finish.
Foundation Stippling Brush- This is for those of you who love a full coverage look to your
foundation. The flat head is made for the foundation to be stippled onto
the face. This assures there are no streaks in the foundation and gives
a very airbrushed and flawless look to the skin.
Flat Foundation Bush- This is another optional brush. For those of you who work on clients this can
be good as it is not as big. However, this can leave streaks in the
foundation so you have to be careful when using this.
Lip Brush- This is mainly for those of you who work on clients. You can’t use
lipstick directly from the tube, so a small lip brush is ideal for
application. This is a very flat brush that makes it easy to dip into a
product and apply smoothly and evenly. This is great to have if you are a
makeup artist.
Beauty Blender- So technically this isn’t really a brush but how could I not include it?
The egg shaped design makes it ideal for getting under the eye and in
small areas. This is what I use everyday to apply my foundation. It’s
easy and quick to pat the foundation on and then I roll it toward the
hairline to blend it into a smooth, flawless finish. This is a must have
for day to day foundation wearing!
Hi Beauties! Okay so today's blog is going to be about Project 10 Pan. I got this idea from YouTube Guru: kissndMAKEUP (Her video will be linked down below at the end of this blog). So, I'm just going to give you guys my thoughts and opinions about the products that I've used up, weather I love them or hate them. So, let's get started.
Okay, starting off in order according to the photo on the left:
Garnier Fuctis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh 2in1
I give 4 out of 5 stars. Okay, first off, I love this product so much. It has Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Shampoo+Conditioner 48 Hour Control. Green Tea & B-Vitamins to invigorates hair & Scalp. It also helps with: 1. Cleans flakes. Invigorates scalp and 2. Recharger hair with strength. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
I give this product 4.3 out of 5 stars. I love this product but it doesn't have any medicine in it to help with acne. It does on the other hand it does help even skin tone and texture; with 5 factors of radiance: tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness and brown spots; with moisture rich soy extract. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Simply Basic Romantics Plumeria Silky Body Mist
I give this product 1.2 out of 5 stars. Okay, on the bottle is says, "In all of its lush abundance, masses of vibrant plumeria blossoms combine with delicious peach and plum, as sparkling citrus and exotic jasmine complete this soft and sensuous garden of dreams." It also says that its enriched with vitamins: A, C, E and Aloe. At first, I loved this scent but as time went by the scent got less and less visible. I wouldn't recommend this product nor would I buy this again.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. I used this when I had to go to the hospital for a severe allergic reaction to something that I either ate or put on topically. When I was using this, it was so gentle on my skin. According to the bottle it says, "Is specially formulated with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal and rich emollients blends into a creamy wash that gently cleanses to soothe and is clinically proven to help relieve dry skin, even dry skin associated with eczema, when used in a daily routine with AVEENO Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream. This tear-free wash leaves skin feeling moisturized for 24 hours, so baby's skin looks and feels healthier. Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, it's even gentle enough for sensitive baby skin." I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I first heard about this product on TV commercials and then some YouTube Guru's. It had me interested in trying this product, so I went into Wal-Mart and bought the small travel size version to see if I like it or not and surprisingly enough, I enjoyed this product so much that I went and bought the full size one. According to the bottle it says, "Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is a foaming cleanser uniquely formulated with Bursting Beads that burst with energy and vitamins and an invigorating citrus fragrance to help wake you up. The gentle cleanser, with Vitamin C and Ginseng, helps nourish skin while removing the dirt, oil and impurities that build up overnight. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser leaves your skin clean and energized!" I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Clean & Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash
I give this product 3 out of 5 stars. At first this product did work but as over time when continuously using a product everyday it stops working. According to the bottle it says, "Salicylic acid acne medication. Oil-free. Cleanses skin+Treats pimples+Helps prevent future breakouts." I'm not sure if I would recommend this product nor buy this product again.
Simple Soothing Facial Toner
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I do have sensitive skin and its not everyday that I can find a great toner that wont irritate my skin. According to the bottle it says, "1 vital vitamin pro-vitamin B5- helps restore, soften and smooth; 3 skin loving nutrients Chamomile- helps tone and soothe, Witch Hazel- helps tone and tighten pores, Allantoin- helps soften; 0 perfume, no dyes, No Harsh Irritants- that can upset your skin." I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Passion Flower Candle by: Slatkin & CO.
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much! I absolutely love the scent of this candle. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Mahogany Teakwood Candle by: White Barn
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much! I absolutely love the
scent of this candle. The bottom of the candle says, "The scents of fine woods - mahogany, cedarwood and oak - highlighted by delicate lavender and geranium notes conjure up an escape to a cozy library on a chilly fall day." I would recommend this product and I would buy
this product again.
Pumpkin Caramel Latte Candle by: Slatkin & CO.
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much! I absolutely love the
scent of this candle. The bottom of the candle says, "Gather with friends and celebrate the season with this warm, rich blend of creamy pumpkin, spiced caramel and sweet cream." I would recommend this product and I would buy
this product again.
CoverGirl Clean Sensitive Skin Pressed Powder in #205 Ivory
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I've tried several different powders and this is the only one that matches my skin perfectly. I love the coverage that it gives. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love this product so much! According to the bottle it says, "3 day sleek. The formula with Argan oil from Morocco & Apricot soaks deep into frizzy, dry hair to smooth each strand. Frizzy, Dry, Unmanageable Hair. Intense smoothing for long-lasting frizz control & shine. Get 10X smoother, stay sleek for 3 days, even in 97% humidity. For hair that shines with all its strength." I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Naturally Beaming Daily Moisturizer with Soy Based Complex
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. It seems like that I've tried everything when it came to a moisturizer, especially in the winter time when my face was super dry, there was nothing that soothes my face except this product. It was a miracle worker and it soothed my face perfectly; people with dry or oil skin can use this moisturizer. I would definitely recommend this product to EVERYONE and I would buy this product again and again!
My Version of Project 10 Pan Round 2
By: kissndMAKEUP
Hi Beauties! It wasn't that long ago that I was in Sephora
buying my very first makeup product by them and when I saw this blush; I
absolutely fell in love with the color. I'm here to give you a great blush dupe
and the pros and cons about both of these products; so let’s get started!
E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion
Pros- Affordable, great color quality, easy to travel with
Cons- The clear rectangle window on the packaging comes off
really easy
Cost- $3.00
Grams- 4.75g / .168 oz.
Cargo Blush in Amalfi
Pros- Great color quality
Cons- Costs to much, packaging is to bulky
Cost- $29.00
Grams- 8.9g / 0.314 oz.
So, in my opinion both blushes are exactly the same color pay off but the Cargo
Blush is more sparkly/glittery and the E.L.F. Blush is more matte. If you want a great bright pink blush but
don’t have the money to go out and get the Cargo Blush in Amalfi, then run over to Target
and get the E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion. Look to the photograph on the right for comparison. (E.L.F. Blush on the left and Cargo Blush on the right).
Well, this is my very first Influencer VoxBox and I'm very excited to do this review for you guys.
Okay Beauties, I've been trying out these products that Influencer have sent me on October 18, 2012 over the past few weeks and here are my thoughts on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to me in my box.
NYC Individual Eyes Custom Compact: $4.99
I give this product 3.4 out of 5 stars, because I love the eyeshadows but what I didn't love was the primer and the illuminator. My eyes creased my the end of the night and it was just melting right off of my eyes. I will stick with my Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion for now on.
Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit: $5.99
I haven't used these lashes mainly because I don't know how to put them on and the last set I've tried, I really didn't like and they were from Forever 21. I haven't had the need to wear these, the only time I will wear something like this is on a special event or occasion.
Bath & Body Works Mini Candle: $3.50
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars! I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much and I thank Influencer for giving me the candle that I love which is: Mahogany Teakwood and the $10 off coupon. I was able to buy another Mahogany Teakwood 3-wick candle with the $10 off coupon.
EBOOST: $28 for a box of 20 Effervescent Powders, $39 for a box of 30 Effervescent Powders, $39 for a box of 12 Shots
I give this product 1 out of 5 stars, mainly because the one that they sent to me was the Orange flavored one and I really didn't care for it and neither did my Mom. I wished that Influencer would have giving me a different flavor.
Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin: $7.29
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love this better than the Conair Bun Maker because my hair is so long and very thick plus its in layers and I had a problem getting it up in the bun maker donut but with the spin pin, I found it very easy to put in and I've been wearing it in my hair ever since I got the product so thank you for giving me this.
Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl-Defining Hair Cream: $6.00
I give this product 3.4 out of 5 stars because my hair is very long and thick, any product that I put in my hair will weight it down and its a HUGE problem for me because I want to curl my hair. With this product, I found that it gave me some what of a curl but nothing that exciting.
Bonus Product: Vitabath Fragrance Mist
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. The scent that they gave was in: Vanilla and I just adore this scent. I've loved the scent of Vanilla since high school and it brought back some great memories when I sprayed this product onto myself. So thank you for sending me this wonderful product.
Its been like forever since I did my September favorites blog lol. Well, here's what I've been loving in the month of October. (Kinda wish it was October "Halloween" all year 'round).
Drinks:
-Pumpkin Spice Coffee
-Vitamin Water- Power-C Dragon Fruit and Revive Fruit Punch
Beauty Products:
-Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara
-Cargo Blush in Amalfi
-Kat Von D Lock-it Foundation #42
-Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
-CoverGirl Clean Sensitive Skin Pressed Powder #205 Ivory
-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer #10 Fair
-Black Radiance Lipstick #5042A Dark Purple
Shoes:
-Boots
Clothing:
-Leggings
Bath & Body Works Candles:
-Pumpkin Caramel Latte
Hair Products:
-Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh 2in1
Skin Products:
-Clean & Clear Morning Burst
-St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub
-Proactiv
-Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
-Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
-Simple Soothing Facial Toner
-Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash
-Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer
Perfume:
-Bath & Body Works Black Amethyst
-Kat Von D Poetica
-Raquel Cool
-Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Strawberry Fizz Body Double Mist
Bath & Body Works Lotions:
-Be Enchanted
-Country Chic
Witchy Stuff:
-Incense- Dragon’s Blood, Earth and Full Moon
Games:
-Tetris
-Zombie Smash
-Hearts
-Bejeweled
-NinJump
-Mahjong Epic
-Backgammon
Books:
-Initiation (Bonfire Chronicles Prequel one) By: Imogen Rose
TV Shows (I haven't been watching as much TV as I did last month; been too busy):
You DON'T want to use concealer! You WANT to pronounce your dark circles more for this look.
Eye Brows:
Eyebrow Brush & Comb
Salon Perfect Brow Defining Powder in Taupe
E.L.F. Small Angled Brush
CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers in Soft Brown
Maybelline Clear Gel
Eyes:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Maybelline Color Tattoo #30 Pomegranate Punk
CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lip Liner #215 Passion
Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Eyeshadow Duo in Red & Black (Or any Red & Black Eyeshadow will do)
Eyeshadow Brush
E.L.F. Contour Brush
NYX Eyeshadow #ES15 Rust
NYX Eyeshadow #ES54 Cherry or Ulta Eyeshadow in Cherry Bomb
Small Angled Brush
To deepen the affect of serious dark circle of the dead look; just go under your water line with the black eye shadow and then blend it with the red eyeshadow. Keep doing this until you achieved the desire perfect dark dead under eye circle look. You could also use your finger to better help the blending process.
N.Y.C. Brow/Eye Liner Pencil #921A Jet Black
Eye Lash Curler
Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara
Ombre Lip:
N.Y.C. Brow/Eye Liner Pencil #921A Jet Black (Outline the lips)
CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lip Liner #215 Passion (Fill in the lips)
Either: Red, Black or Purple Lipstick of your choice
Vampires are mythological
or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence (generally in
the form of blood) of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead
or a living person/being.
Although vampiric entities have been recorded in many
cultures, and may go back to "prehistoric times",the term vampire was not popularized until the early 18th century,
after an influx of vampire superstition into Western Europe from areas where
vampire legends were frequent, such as the Balkans and Eastern Europe,although local variants were also known by
different names, such as vrykolakas in Greece and strigoi in Romania.
This increased level of vampire superstition in Europe
led to mass hysteria and in some cases resulted in corpses actually being
staked and people being accused of vampirism.
While even folkloric vampires of the Balkans and Eastern
Europe had a wide range of appearance ranging from nearly human to bloated
rotting corpses, it was interpretation of the vampire by the Christian Church
and the success of vampire literature, namely John Polidori's 1819 novella The
Vampyre that established the archetype of charismatic and sophisticated
vampire; it is arguably the most influential vampire work of the early 19th
century, inspiring such works as Varney the Vampire and eventually Dracula. The Vampyre was itself based on Lord Byron's unfinished story "Fragment
of a Novel", also known as "The Burial: A Fragment", published
in 1819.
However, it is Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula that
is remembered as the quintessential vampire novel and which provided the basis
of modern vampire fiction. Dracula drew on earlier mythologies of werewolves
and similar legendary demons and "was to voice the anxieties of an
age", and the "fears of late Victorian patriarchy".
The success of this book spawned a
distinctive vampire genre, still popular in the 21st century, with books,
films, video games, and television shows.
The vampire is such a dominant figure
in the horror genre that literary historian Susan Sellers places the current
vampire myth in the "comparative safety of nightmare fantasy".
The Wheel of the Year is an
annual cycle of seasonal
festivals in contemporary Paganism.
It consists
primarily of eight festivals based around the solstices
and equinoxes,
known as the quarter days, and the midpoints between, known as the cross
quarter days.
Within Paganism, many festivals are celebrated. They can vary considerably
in name and date amongst specific Pagan traditions, however the eight festivals
of the Wheel comprise the most adhered and important annual celebrations.
The
Wheel of the Year has been important to many people both ancient and modern,
from various religious as well as cultural and secular viewpoints.
In the context of Witchcraft, the festivals have also commonly been referred
to as Sabbats since the Middle Ages,
when the terminology for Jewish Sabbats was commingled with that of other "heretical"
celebrations.
Yule (The Winter Solstice) December 20-23
Candlemas (Imbolc) February 2
Ostara (The Spring Rite/The Spring Equinox) March 20-23
Beltane (Mayday-Rudmas) April 30-May1
Summer Solstice (Litha Midsummer) June 20-24
Lammas (Lughasadh) August 1
Mabon (Autumn Equinox Rite) September 20-23
Samhain (Hallowmas/Halloween/Samhain “Sow-en” October 31
I love reusing candle jars, they are the perfect size to do just about anything with.
In this blog, will show you how to clean out your candle jars so you can use them for whatever your heart desires.
Step 1.
Start with a candle that you have burned down completely.
You will probably have about half an inch of wax left in the bottom, which is
normal because wicks don't usually burn down all the way before they stop
lighting. Put your candle in the freezer for about an hour.
Step 2.
Remove your candle from the freezer, and stab the wax
carefully with a sharp kitchen knife. This will loosen up the wax and enable
you to pour the wax bits into the trash. The reason this works is because wax,
unlike water, shrinks when frozen, and therefore will loosen up and pull away
from the sides during it's vacation in the freezer. Chop up the wax until it
falls out of the glass and into the trash. The only thing left in your candle
jar will be the wicks which will probably be glued to the bottom of your jar.
You can leave these for now.
Step 3.
Give your jar a hot, soapy bubble bath. I did this in my
kitchen sink. Hand wash your jar to get rid of all of the remaining soot, wax,
and glue. I filled my glass up with super hot water and let it sit for about 5
minutes to loosen up the glue holding the wicks. Then, after pouring out the
scalding water I used my nails to peel off the wick holders. They came off
really easily! Remove the labels as well; this was the easiest part because
they just peeled right off.
Step 4.
Give your glass a final, squeaky clean wash. Just hand wash
this one again to remove every last trace of residue.
Voila! You are done! Now you can reuse your candle jar! I used mine to
store my favorite nail polishes of the momentaccording to the season. This works as both polish
storage and colorful decor! I also use it for my makeup brushes and herbs. In addition, you could use your jar to hold cotton balls,
loose change, a potted plant... possibilities are endless! So, happy crafting!
I've always been in love with the holidays and the season changing. But what I really feel in love with was the yummy drinks they serve only seasonal. But you could enjoy it all year 'round.
Here's what you'll need:
1 hot cup of coffee
2 baby candy canes
2 white chocolate truffles
whipped cream (optional)
To make:
Make
one cup of coffee (you can use instant or brew your own). Crush up two
baby candy canes and pour it into your coffee while it's still steaming
hot. Mash two white chocolate truffles and stir those into the coffee.
Make sure all the ingredients are melted and top with whipped cream if
you wish. Drink up!
This was adapted to the times from a traditional Native American recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 2 large ears fresh sweet corn (or 1 packed cup of thawed, drained, frozen corn) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Peanut oil for frying (may substitute canola)
Directions:
Over a large bowl, using a sharp knife, carefully shave the corn
kernels off the cob. With the back of the knife, scrap the milky juice
from the cob into the bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk into the corn until
thoroughly combined. In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal,
sugar, salt, and baking powder. Pour into the bowl of the corn mixture,
and stir with a spatula to form a thick batter.
Pour oil
about 3/4-inch deep into a heavy-duty skillet. Over med-high heat, bring
oil to 375°F. When oil is hot, drop rounded tablespoons of batter
carefully into the oil. Don’t crowd, the fritters should not touch each
other. Best done in two batches. Cook about 3 minutes on each side,
until the corn fritters are golden brown. Drain on paper towels or wire
rack. Salt if desired, and serve corn fritters immediately.
(Recipe/photo courtesy of a wonderful blog called Food Regions, find it at foodregions.blogspot.com)
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 pint small curd cottage cheese 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Cream the butter, cottage cheese, and salt in a bowl. Add flour, mixing
until well-blended. Divide dough into 4 flat balls. Refrigerate until
cold enough to roll, approximately 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Roll one ball on floured wax paper at a time, to 9- to 10-inch rounds.
Sprinkle each with 1 1/2 tablespoons of each cheese. Cut each into 8
wedges. Roll up toward point. Place point side down and form crescents;
sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Cool on
racks.
Directions: Squeeze juice from the oranges & lemons; set aside. Remove rinds & put in large
container. Add cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks & tea. Pour boiling water over
the tea mixture & let stand for about 10 minutes. Strain & then return liquid
container. Stir in the juices & sugar. This tea may be served hot or over
crushed ice.
Ingredients: For 2 quarts: 4 sprigs fresh lavender (flowers & stems) or about 1 T. dried lavender flowers 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 2 quarts water
Directions: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. When sugar is
dissolved, remove from heat. Add lavender, lemon juice, and lime juice. Cool to room temperature, strain, and chill. Serve over ice garnished with lemon slices and lavender sprigs.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Butter 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 1/3 cup Buttermilk 2 teas. Baking powder 2 Eggs 1 teas Vanilla 2 cups Flour 1/2 teas Apple pie spice 1/2 teas Salt 2 cups Apples Diced
Directions: Preheat oven 325. Grease pan 9 x 5x3. Beat Butter and combine sugars Add buttermilk and baking powder. Add eggs and Vanilla Add Flour spice and salt Toss Apples in a bit of flower and hand stir in Apples. Sprinkle with topping:
Topping: 1/4 cup Brown sugar 1/2 teas Cinnamon # Tables. Flour 2 Tables Butter Directions: Mix and sprinkle on top Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Filling ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar 3 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 6 cups blackberries, picked over, rinsed and drained
Directions: Preheat oven to 425. For the filling, in a large bowl, mix together the
sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the blackberries and toss to coat. Pour
the berry mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
Prepare the
topping, and drop the dough by rounded tablespoons over the berries to
cover. Place the baking dish on a cookie sheet to catch any drips, and
place baking dish in oven. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until filling is
bubbly and the topping is nicely browned and is no longer doughy.
Topping ingredients: 1-1/2 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup cornmeal, either blue or yellow 3 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 4 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces 1-1/2 cups heavy cream Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking
powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the butter pieces, and rub the butter
and flour together with your fingers until no lumps of butter remain.
Add the cream and stir until a dough forms.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 1/2-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions: 1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. 2. Continue heating until mixture begins to boil, stirring constantly. 3. Continue boiling until candy thermometer reaches soft-ball stage (234-243 degrees). 4. Remove pan from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. 5. Add in remaining ingredients; stir to mix well. 6. Pour into a buttered 13x9 inch baking pan; cool to room temperature. 7. Cut into squares; store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
