27 Şubat 2014 Perşembe

9 Easy Spring Hairstyles








Every year at this time I start getting spring fever like crazy!
 

I'm sick of snow and cold weather!  



I'm ready for long walks and the kiddos riding bike rides outside, instead of sleds, gloves, and snow skis. 

Yes, I did go snow skiing this year with the kids...I didn't want them to think I was no fun.  

But I didn't love it.



So

20 Şubat 2014 Perşembe

Waterfall Taffy Braid




Time:  20 minutes
Supplies:  brush/comb, 7-8 small elastics
Skill level:  medium



Happy Thursday evening to you all. 

I can't wait for you to try this cool braid. 
I love how it dangles and swags and then goes into the bigger braid.

Give it a try, it's super pretty and I bet you'll get a ton of stops and compliments.

Bella






13 Şubat 2014 Perşembe

Beautiful Updo: Full French Twist Hairstyle




Time:  10 minutes
Supplies:  brush, comb, bobby pins, hairspray
Skill level:  medium



So I have a dilemma...

I have wanted to be a cheerleader for my whole life.
But I also run track and love it!!! 
And I'm trying to earn my CNA nursing degree over the summer, and that conflicts with cheer practices. 

Also, cheer try-outs would take a week

6 Şubat 2014 Perşembe

Braided Valentine's Heart Hairstyle




Time:  15 minutes
Supplies:  brush/comb, 3 elastics, ribbon (optional)
Skill level:  medium+



Happy Valentine's Day to you all.


Do you have something wonderful and lovely planned for this year's celebrating?  Or maybe a hot date you're dreaming about sharing the day with?



Have I told you that my husband and I usually cancel Valentine's Day

31 Ocak 2014 Cuma

3 Minute Hairstyles: half updo twist




Time:  3 minutes
Supplies:  brush, comb, bobby pins, elastic, hairspray (optional), curling iron (optional)
Skill level:  easy



I don't know about you guys, but I am in a

constant hurry.
I could (should) do better, but I overbook myself 
all the time trying to pinch in ten last-minute things 
right before I need to get somewhere.

I'm always

26 Ocak 2014 Pazar

Angel Food Cake for an Angel's Birthday









No hairstyle today, but a great recipe instead.




We spent the day celebrating my angel boy's birthday.

Your life was too short, little one.

We love you like crazy and miss you, pal.



For those of you who never met him, I'll share 

his Angel food cake with you and yours:

12 eggs room temperature
1 1/2 C powdered sugar
1 C flour
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 C sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla

19 Ocak 2014 Pazar

Braided Butterfly Bun Hairstyle




Time:  20 minutes
Supplies:  Brush/comb, hairspray, 4 elastics, bobby pins
Skill Level:  medium+



No stories today.
Nothing clever to say.
(not that we ever are)
Nothing at all...other than:


This is one of the prettiest hairstyles we've ever done.
 I love it immensely.  
And I hope you'll try it.

There.

'Nuff said.

Miriam