Today's recipe : Old Fashioned Butter Cake :)

What you need :

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
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4 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
sifted powdered sugar

*** Homemade Febreze ***

What you'll need:

...
1/8 Cup of fabric softener (I used Downy April Fresh)
2 tablespoons Baking Soda
Hot tap water
Spray bottle (I used my empty 27 oz. Febreze bottle)

Preparation:
Using a funnel, pour fabric softener and baking soda into your spray bottle. Fill spray bottle with hot tap water and shake well. Don't forget to twist the nozzle over to the LOCK position if you're using a Febreze bottle, or you might fall on your hiney. Now go spray every fabric surface in your house and take a nap on your very comfortable and now un-stinky couch. :)

Here's how much did you saved ! ;)

Store-bought Febreze: $5.59
Homemade Febreze: $0.15
Total Savings: $5.44 OR 97.3%!




 

Health Tips : Exercise to Avoid During Pregnancy !

Women goes through many changes and difficulties during their pregnancy period. Therefore you have to plan your routine according to that changes in your body.

 

You don’t need to avoid all the exercises but proper planning is required during these times.
A well planned exercise plan will help you to boost your energy level and maintain your fitness level and prepare your body for the delivery.

• The first exercise you have to give special or you could take away from the routine during pregnancy time is squats. Your body gets loosened during this period and your lower back and legs would not be able to manage the stress caused by the squats. You can do squats using a fitness ball if doesn’t cause any problem to your knees.
• Deep knee bends are also recommended to avoid during this time.
• Weight lifting above your head or standard military presses should be avoided too. Excess curve during pregnancy causes huge stress on your lower back.
• Avoid all exercises that uses weights and that causes the abdominal muscle contraction. This will make you dizzy and lightheaded.
• Avoid bouncy, jerky movements and extreme stretching of your muscles.
• Avoid push ups and pull ups. You can replace those with wall push ups.
• You can also avoid lunges.
• Avoid all high intensity exercises.
• Workout only for 30 minutes and should exceed 4 times a week.

You should avoid certain exercises during pregnancy, since you are going through a special condition in your life your body needs extreme care and the exercises should be free from the stresses that affects your lower back and stomach. You are not recommended do any exercises that have fast and jerky movements.
The main exercises you could do while you are pregnant includes walking, parental yoga, light dance steps, stationary biking.
 

Your DIY work for this week !! :))

Jeweled Heels !!


Don’t want to pay $$$$ for a pair of designer shoes? Well you could always upgrade an old pair, and it’s so easy! This great photo tutorial came from, Honestly WTF, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.





Source: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-miu-miu-jeweled-heels/

Be-Je Designs ! On sale !!~ Trendy Mona ~

Gloree Bracelet on sale : click here

 

^$168  
$216 

 

Why should your neck and earlobes have all the fun? Dress up your wrist with this smashing matte gold bangle featuring crystals set in oxidized silver.
- 14K Goldplate and silverplate, crystals
- 2" diameter
- Magnetic closure

 

 

 

Here's you can have your kids to play with their own sand box ;))

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kid's can hide their jewels and small toys and asked them to find or create their own sand creation :P

 

 

 

 

 



Happy Hour: A Slideshow to Make that After-Work Drink Decision a Little Bit Easier « Chef Marcus Samuelsson

We all know when Friday afternoon rolls around that the last thing you want to do is make finding that perfect happy hour cocktail difficult. These visuals are here to help! Whether it’s to give you some ideas, get you excited for what’s to come, or help pass the time until that “work is over” o’clock finally arrives. Whether you’re a martini drinker, margarita sipper or looking for something with a twist, there is a cocktail here to tickle your taste buds. So take a look…go ahead!…let the happiest of hours start a little bit early.




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25 Celebrity Haircuts That'll Make You Want Bangs, Stat: Beauty: glamour.com

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15 Early Spring Outfit Ideas :)

 

 

 

OMG a Pinata Cake !! Let's check this out ;))

What a clever idea! I’m in love with this piñata cake, and it even looks easier than the ever popular piñata cookies! How surprised would the kids be when you cut the cake. I don’t know what could be better than a cake full of candy, do you? Victoria, from A Subtle Revelry came up with this amazing recipe how to, and I am thrilled to share it with you. Thanks Victoria for being so creative and coming up with this fun idea. Hop on over to her site for the full recipe






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DIY Elbow Felt Heart Elbow Patches :))

While at first elbow patches may seem a bit…well…nerdy, they’ve come back into style in a big way. Elbow patches are an easy way to express your style with jewels, buttons, or in this case cute felt hearts! Erica, from HonestlyWTF, gives us the run down on how to make your own cute and stylish felt heart elbow patches. Check out their site for the complete how-to!

 

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Get ready for mother's day must have gift ~ TRENDY MONA's BOUTIQUE ~

Mother's Day Must-Haves: Part I
 

Sale ends 04/25

 

 

 

Say “I love you” with these lovely looks. Check out our all-new Must-Haves for winsome delicacies & graceful charms – and pick out a treasure for the woman who treasures you. Look for the flower icon next to styles that will ship in time Mother's Day.

Meeka

Searching for the right gift for a busy Mom? Whether she’s running a home or running to the office, a light touch of gentle style can make her feel pretty in seconds.

Meeka - Merchandiser @ Kitsy Lane

 

 

 

Todays style break SALE on Trendy Mona's Boutique !

KL Collection

STYLE BREAK: Elizabeth Copper

^$12   $25  

Treat your hairdo to some bling with the Elizabeth headband. Rows of copper sequins on white organza with silver thread border and elastic band.
- Mesh, sequins
- 1 1/2" wide
- Elastic for adjustable fit

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe :))

I can't wait for summer so I already start collecting this cool recipes and can't wait to share with you all :))

2 cups lemon juice {fresh is best, but store bought taste great too}... 2.5 cups granulated sugar
2 cups fresh strawberries
12 cups water

Puree the 2 cups of strawberries. {it will measure approx 1 cup after being pureed} Ideally, its best to strain the strawberry puree through cheesecloth to remove the seeds, but I don’t mind the seeds so I skip this step. Mix together lemon juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Stir in water and add strawberry puree. Mix well. Serve over ice and garnish with a slice of lemon or strawberry. {optional} Yields: 1 Gallon . So enjoy :)) I'll be back with more recipes ! loves .

Tips for the day ! Get Flat Belly~ and you can added to your list ~ AVOCADO ;))

Benefits of avocado for your health and flat belly !
  


Avocados are the fruits that have been a part of the healthy diet for more than thousand years. These are native to south American continent. Avocados have a lot of health benefits and that will help you get a flat belly.
Avocados are not magical foods but they are good for you overall health. Avocados can inhibit the growth of prostate cancer and they are able to find out the pre cancerous and cancerous cancells and will destroy that cells without causing any problem to healthy cells.
Avocados are rich with beta-sitosterol, that compound helps to lower your cholesterol levels and it

7 Celebrity-Inspired Ways to Update Your Office Wardrobe for Spring: Fashion: glamour.com

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Is there anything as true and fair as these buoyant beads? Navigate this spring’s nautical trend with helms, anchors, and classic red, white & blue – or show your playful side in delicate coral, shell, and sea life charms.

Meeka

Who said seaside motifs were splashy? Wear shell charms with understated florals and waves of ruffles for a look that’s carefree and classically feminine

Meeka - Merchandiser @ Kitsy Lane

 

 

 

8 easy ways to get glowing skin by spring ~ GLAMOUR~

1 ~How to get glowing skin: Don’t skip toner.

We all know the basics of good skin by now, right? Always wear sunscreen, and if all else fails, fake it with a good bronzer or some pretty blush. But here are a few secret tips that don’t take a lot of time or money. From tweaking your skin care routine to no-fuss secret foods that give your skin a boost, here are some of our new favorites.

We know it’s hard enough to remember to moisturize every night, but adding toner to your daily routine could make all the difference to your face. It can help balance your skin’s pH level and shrink the look of pores—talk about a clean sweep.

 

2 ~How to get glowing skin: Use an illuminating BB cream.


The lightweight consistency of beauty balm is great for transitioning your beauty routine into the

~ LEMON LUSH ~ are you ready !! :))

1 stick butter - melted
1 cup flour
1 1/2 cup pecans - chopped (reserve 3/4 cup for topping)
...
1 16 oz. container Cool Whip
8 oz. cream cheese - softened
1 cup sugar
2 boxes Lemon Instant Pudding - regular size (made to directions and refrigerated)

Directions:

Another creative ~ SPRING ~ idea :)