Avon Nailwear Manicure & Product Review!

I love to give myself manicures. Up until recently I would just paint my nails one color with maybe one finger on each hand a different color. Or paint each nail a different color, which is called a simple skittles manicure. Recently I have been playing around with tape manicures. I did one today with Avon's Nailwear Pro+ nail polishes. I love Avon nail polishes because it comes in so many different colors, it is very affordable compared to other brands and it is a quality product. What I mean when I say "quality product" is that unlike most nail polishes it is long lasting and does not chip. Also, unlike most nail polish brands, you can have it for a long time and it does not goop up after it ages. You know what I'm talking about right? That blob/goopy mess that some nail polishes have after they sit for awhile. It's fast drying - 3 minutes (plus I have a tip for you that can cut that down to just 1 minute. After your nails are painted but still wet, you can spray a light coat of cooking spray to help them dry faster. The grease acts as a waxy type coating for your nails. I know this works because I personally use this method and it is amazing. NOTE: If you decide to try this tip with cooking spray, know that it will not be an instant dry, but it will cut the time down to 1 minute. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly when finished!)
Moving on!

Tape Manicure:
First you want to clean your nails with nail polish remover - even if you don't have polish on and just have bare nails. You want to do this because nail polish will remove any dirt, debris, and oil on your nails and fingertips.
Next you will need to cut & file your nails to your liking. I usually wear mine rounded. But I do love the square look too. To file I use a 6 sided nail file, it's very convenient and it looks professional when you are all done filing and buffing. Avon sells an amazing 6 sided nail file for only $2.99, click here to view!
When you are done filing be sure to wash your hands to remove any nail dust you might have created while filing. While your hands are still damp, push down cuticles. It is easier to do when they are damp.
Next you want to choose a good base coat. I choose Avon Nailwear Pro+ in Jade, you can find it by clicking here.
Paint your nails and let them dry. (Don't forget about the cooking spray tip!)
When your nails are dry, cut a piece of tape (not big) and place it where desired. I chose to do one finger a simple french manicure style and one finger a simple vertical line with a splash. (See picture below)
After you have placed the tape where you want it, choose a top coat. I choose Avon's Nailwear Pro+ in Midnight Plum. I just love the way the Jade and Midnight Plum colors contrasted against each other.
Paint the exposed part of your nail to create some designs! (See picture below)
Peel off the paint immediately after painting on your design. It will stick and peel off the base coat of nail polish if you leave it on for longer than 30 seconds.
You can use a clear coat for a nice glossy shine, but if you are using Avon's Nailwear Pro+, it already has a very nice shiny, glossy, sleek finish!

I know that my designs are not the greatest, but I just started playing around with the tape manicures. I will keep trying! Practice makes perfect! But, aside from my amateur tape manicure - Look at that shine Avon Nailwear Pro+ gives my nails!
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It's been a while! I have exciting news!!!

Hello! I know it's been a while since I have posted anything but I have been super busy!! I recently joined Avon and I am super excited about that! You can visit my online store at youravon.com/yesplease or you can message me via email at avon.yesplease@gmail.com and I have launched a Facebook page too! Just click Beautiful You. Beautiful Avon. to visit my page! It's all about the Avon community, product reviews, discounts, product comparison and beauty tips! And of course we will do some giveaways down the road!! I hope you will come and join me in my adventure with Avon! Feel free to ask me any questions you might have! If you would like to get onto my contact list just email me (avon.yesplease@gmail.com) or go to my Facebook (link above)! Thanks.
Other than joining Avon...I am now engaged to my wonderful, amazing boyfriend Josh! He proposed a few days ago! We got our ring at Potosi Coins & Gift Shop. WE ACTUALLY WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO WIN THE RING! AMAZING, RIGHT??? We will be sharing our journey with that too! Our goal is to have a frugal wedding! So if you would like some tips on that check back to this blog often and I will be sharing all my frugal wedding tips with you! Or send me tips if you have them!! See you later pretties!

My awesome engagement ring!

So beautiful!

Graffiti Nails!

While playing around with manicure ideas we accidentally found something amazing! We're calling it "Graffiti Nails"
*You need:
-A sponge (new, about .98 cents at Walmart)
-2-3 Abstract, bright nail polish colors
-A piece of white (we suggest printer) paper
-A black or white base coat. White works best for blues, greens and purples. Black works best with oranges, yellows and reds. We chose white.

*Directions: Cut your sponge into small pieces to fit your nail size.

-Use the "brillo" (or "rough") side of the sponge.
-Choose contrasting colors that will stand out against each other. We chose orange, blue and pink on a white base coat.
-Flatten out a piece of thick paper (again we suggest printer paper) on a smooth surface.
-Pour a little of each color onto the paper to where they are just barely touching. (See picture below)

-Paint on your base coat. (See below)

-After your base coat is dry VERY LIGHTLY dip your sponge into the colors so that all the colors get on the sponge. (See below)

-Lightly press the sponge onto the nail and cover to your liking.

Forgive the orange smudge, we do touch ups with cotton swabs and polish remover but I forgot before I snapped the photo lol.

*For a full on bold 2 tone look, use the spongy side of the sponge and dip it in 2 colors and press it on your nail. (See below)

-*Or for a simple, easy, QUICK (I mean quick this dries super fast) leave your nail bare with no base coat and dip the brillo side of the sponge in the colors and press on bare nail. (See below)

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Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

Here it is: Homemade chocolate covered strawberries recipe!!! ♥
-For the white chocolate we used Simply Melt - $1.99 at Save-A-Lot.
-For the Milk chocolate we used Smucker's Hot Fudge Sundae Topping - $2.50 at Save-A-Lot.
- 1 lb. of Strawberries - $3.99 at Save-A-Lot.
We did this recipe for under $10 and it's perfect for a Valentine's Day snack!

-Wash strawberries and then let dry.
-Melt the white chocolate (simply melt) for 15-20 seconds then stir, melt for another 30 seconds and stir again.
-When the white chocolate is completely melted, dip each strawberry in until well coated.
-Set strawberries on PARCHMENT PAPER so the white chocolate can set.
-Pour the Smucker's Hot Fudge into a piping bag (if you don't have a baker's kit with a piping bag a ziplock baggie with a very tiny hole cut in the corner works perfectly)
-Design the strawberries with the chocolate in the pipers/ziplock as you please.
-Let the strawberries set/chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes!

DIY Jewelry hanger!

DIY jewelry hanger! I made this 2 weeks ago and thought I'd share it with y'all! It's super easy and fun...and it gives you a spot to hang all your necklaces. This is a super cute idea for a little girl too! -YOU NEED: -Cardboard (size is up to you) -small squares of plastic -Glue -Colored duct tape ($3.00 at walmart) -Tacks (.99 cents at walmart) -Old magazines to cute cute things out of -Old fabric (optional) *First cut your cardboard into the size that you want* We used a box that a Christmas gift came in (good way to recycle that!) *Cut some small pieces of plastic* We used butter bowl lids. *On those pieces of plastic, cover it with the colored tape or glue some fabric to it for a cute look* *Color and decorate the big piece of cardboard as you please* We covered part of ours with colored tape and part with fabric, then we glued some cute magazine clippings to it, we found the mustache and glasses in Popular Science! *Glue the decorated plastic pieces to the big piece of cardboard* *Stick in the tacks and use them to hang your necklaces*!

:)

Glade Expressions!

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I am so impressed with the look and scents Glade Expressions has to offer! They have fun scents to choose from, it is a very affordable product and it meshes well with any home decor! It lasts much longer than any other brand, it's a great way to spruce up any room!

Baked S'mores Recipe! Amazing!

Baked S'mores Recipe!! This is so good! Kids love it and it is WAY less messy than traditional s'mores.
*You need:
1 package of graham crackers
1 8 oz. package of milk chocolate chips
1/2 bag of marshmallows
Strawberries
1 Tablespoon butter, melted

-Heat oven to 375 degrees
-Smash and crunch the graham crackers
-Mixed smashed graham crackers and butter together until moist
-Spread cracker mix in a slightly greased baking dish
-Bake 18-20 minutes until cracker crumbs are set
IMMEDIATELY sprinkle chocolate chips over the cracker crumbs when it comes out of the oven
-Let it sit for 3 minutes to let the chocolate melt
-Set oven to broil
-Sprinkle marshmallows over the top and place on middle rack of oven for 30 seconds and they will be nice and gooey!
-ENJOY!

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Freebie Friday Roundup!

Throughout the week we search the web to find you the most worth while free samples! We post them on Fridays (we will do posts for limited/rare freebies throughout the week as needed)

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- FREE Copy of Walking In Faith .
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-  FREE Winsor & Newton Acrylic Paint Samples.

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Cooking tip! This is amazing!

So, we made mashed potatoes for dinner. And we heard about this little trick we just had to try! Did you know that placing a wooden spoon over a boiling pot keeps it from boiling over! The steam from the boiling water is absorbed by the wooden spoon...no over-boiling! Pretty sweet!

Giveaway officially started!

Our giveaway has started! The giveaway is for the charm bracelet! <3
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Giveaway pictures!

So I'm doing a giveaway! You can vote for which item you would like to have a chance to win! Comment here on this blog post or go here to vote for which item you would like to win. Comment A for the charm bracelet. B for the owl necklace. C for the mustache ring. Go vote! I will post the item & rules tomorrow!

Ladies, Please...

Please let me know if you're reading this or if you would like to suggest something. I just started this page on a whim and although I don't have many people following me on here or on Facebook I still really enjoy doing this. So, give me a shout out & let me know what you'd like to see on Yes, Please or on  My Facebook. I do have some plans on where I am going with this :)

Saturday Afternoons

Usually Saturdays are days that our family uses to goof off and do as we please. The boys always play outside when it's nice or sometimes they join their dad for a video game day. I don't mind, but I usually limit their video game time to a few hours after lunch. So, as they are in the living room with their dad playing their games, I went into the kitchen and decided to make something.
Yesterday I went through all my beads and crafting supplies and I found some old junk jewelry and decided to recycle some broken pieces into something new. And, I must say I was pleased with what I made.

I played with the idea of making something abstract and flashy but decided to go with a more aged antique look.

I loved the way these looked together.

A close up of the charms.

Lovely :)

Nail Art <3

I have a special love for nail art, I have been experimenting with different designs for a while. I like some designs more than others, but that's what experiments are all about, finding what you like. I tried this design on my friend Nikki this afternoon...and while it wasn't necessarily a favorite...its still kinda cute. When we were looking at the finished design we decided that the white lines should have been orange or light/lime green. Here are some pictures. Remember, we're still amateurs :)

Valentine's Day

Valentine's day is right around the corner and it just so happens to be my favorite holiday. I'm looking to be inspired to make a piece of jewelry just right for a night out. I need a muse...

I have an enormous amount of beads and supplies, but I need something extra special. So, tonight I will be venturing into the vast pile of crafting supplies I have in my tote...(yes, a tote) I am hoping to find that one thing that speaks to me :)

Maybe I'll let you decide on what I use. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

BzzAgent!

So, at the end of December I signed up for BzzAgent. BzzAgent is a social marketing company. It's pretty amazing because you can test and keep certain products in exchange for a product review. You can share your reviews on your Facebook, Twitter or through word of mouth, and of course your blog. You fill out very simple, short surveys and based on your responses they will invite you to certain "campaigns". What that means is that they will send you a box of products for FREE and after you have had the chance to try the product you just tell people what you honestly thought of the product, the good, the bad, and the ugly. They don't want you to try to "sell" the product, they want your honest opinion, good or bad. It's a terrific site because no matter what you will score some freebies! Just make sure you keep your score up and are an active member! Not hard!
So, I was just invited to my first campaign to review the Glade Expressions® Collection, and I couldn't be more excited. So, when my box arrives I will be here to share my review with you!

There's a similar website to this called Influenster, which I am also a member of. Influenster is a bit more complicated and clumsy to view through. They have so many badges and surveys and it's hard to get a product to review because there are so many other members to compete with. I do love Influenster, but you have to have been a member for a while and know your way around the site very well to get a "VoxBox". A VoxBox is a box filled with products to review, and they have some pretty awesome things for you to review...that is if you can get a perfect score, be a VERY active member, and earn your badges.   

So, it really all depends on how much time you have on your hands to spend on whichever website. BzzAgent and Influenster both have pretty much everything you can think of to review in exchange for freebies, but while BzzAgent may be easier to navigate and get a campaign, Influenster gives you a choice of what you choose to review.
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• Free sample of Lipton Tea on their Facebook page (must "like" them)
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Recyclebank points can be used to get great rewards, such as FREE magazines & gift cards.They offer free points all the time and you can watch videos to earn points too!

• Free safety latch starter kit from P&G. This is great for new moms or if you have little toddlers! 
• Free Poise Sample Pack Kit for the ladies!
• Free ELLE Magazine Subscription. This magazine is usually pretty expensive! (Beauty &Style Magazine)
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• Free L'Oreal Total Repair sample 

And we'll end our freebie post with a giveaway!  Click here to enter to win a $250 Wal-Mart Gift card.

DIY Cookbook (easy and kid-friendly)

So, over the years my boys (7 year old twins and a 5 year old) have taken an interest in what I do in the kitchen. They love to help me cook, and I love to let them if the recipe is easy enough. So, we decided to make a cookbook for all their favorite meals so they can have it when they grow up. It's simple and cheap, and they will love helping you make it and choosing which recipes they want to have in it!
Here's what you need:

• Empty Folder OR Binder
• Recipe Cards OR Index Cards
• Glue OR tape
• Construction Paper
• Colored Pencils

We reused a sheet folder for our cookbook. I started by writing them a personal message for when they get older and I used that as the front page of the cookbook. We then decorated the front of the folder, we choose to put our names, and I had the boys put some stickers on it. We glued our recipe cards to the construction paper, then used old magazines to decorate the sides of the paper. We had a blast doing this, and it was simple and cheap!

(I apologize for the low quality photos, but the camera on my phone is not very good, and I also apologize for some of the pictures being sideways, I will try to fix that!)
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Cover (Personal Note)

A page from our cookbook.

Another Page

Another page (we cut things out of a magazine to decorate it with)

Our Finished Folder Cookbook.