Celebrity Hairstyle: Julianne Hough Braided Band with Barrel Curls

Time:  15 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, wand or curling iron, bobby pins, hairspray/texturizing waxDifficulty:  mediumIf we all had professional stylists, we'd look like red-carpet walkers every time we left the house, right?Right.But the rest of us "normal" people are just left to copy...

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Waterfall Bohemian Twist with a Bow

Time:  15 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, 2 elastics, bobby pins, hairspray, pomeade/gelDifficulty:  medium+We decided to splash into our new rural roots today with an authentic fish scramble.For those of you who don't know what that is...I didn't either.  But it had been the talk...

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Back to School---Non-hair post

Next Monday my five-year old enters Kindergarten.  She has a bit longer of a day since she is in a language immersion program.  The longer day also means lunches at school.  For most kids, this isn't a problem and is super exciting!  For us it's a little bit different. Our sweet...

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Stylish & Fun Earring Holder DIY

Time:  45 minutesSupplies:  scissors, stapler, frame, 1/2" trim (length depending on frame size), wood paint & paint brush (or use a new frame), 1/2 yard of 5/8" ribbon, name card (made of scrapbook paper) optionalDifficulty:  mediumI'm not much of an earring wearer.My ears have always...

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French Braided Swept Ponytail

Time:  8 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, elastic, bobby pinsDifficulty:  mediumAnother hairstyle for those busy days when you still want to look nice, but need your hair out of your face.So next time your alarm clock rings. And you're sure it's fast by two hours, because you just...

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Getting Body & Curls with a Center Part

Time:  20 minutes from totally wet hairSupplies:  brush/comb, blow dryer, root elevator spray (I got "Big Sexy Hair" from Walmart for less than $5), curling iron (I used 1 1/2"), hairsprayDifficulty:  mediumYou know what I love about long hair?It's always there when I want it, and when...

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Teeth Whitening at home with Hydrogen Peroxide

Time:  10 minutes to as long as you'd likeSupplies:  Hydrogen Peroxide, q-tipsDifficulty:  easySo my mom ran into a cousin she hadn't seen in a while, and her teeth were GLEAMING WHITE!I mean.  You could have read next to them in a pitch-black room.So we asked her the secret...It's...

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Back to School Dinner Ideas: Beef Freezer Meals

Since we're working on our "Back to School Unit"for hairstyles; I thought, why not share with you one of my BEST tricks for back to school:  Freezer Meals!They are the greatest idea since sliced bread.So while it's still summer.  And I still have some time (and some kids at home to help me)....

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3-minute Do: Bump with a Flower Bun

Time:  3 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, 2 elastics, bobby pinsDifficulty:  easySometimes getting up on time for school can be a challenge.Especially with homework, regular work, a social life.  It leaves you so tired, you'd give anything for more sleep.  Who cares about hair?...

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