Fathers Day: Make The Perfect Fathers Day Gift
24 FRUGAL FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS THAT WILL TOTALLY MAKE HIS DAY!
Have you decided what you will give your dad for Father’s Day this year? Why not make this year extra special? Check out these 20 gift ideas for Father’s Day that will not break the bank. This Father’s Day is all about the memories and not about the money spent. Of course, these gift ideas are fun, frugal, and will make dad feel extra special.
24 FRUGAL FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS
Set up a man cave for dad using items you already have.
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Paint a wall with chalk board paint and leave positive messages for dad.
Design a Father’s Day t-shirt just for dad.
Design a coffee mug for dad or order a picture mug.
Frame his favourite pictures.
Purchase dad’s favourite BBQ sauce.
Create a cheese and sausage tray for dad.
Make dad’s favourite cookies or bake his favourite pie.
Spend the day cleaning the basement or garage.
Put together a CD of songs he loves.
Take dad to the park for a cookout.
Put a basket of dad’s favourite candies together.
Let dad watch his favourite sports teams without interruption.
Create a portrait of dad, frame it, and gift it.
Create a homemade book featuring dad and everything you love about him.
Fill a container with little notes telling dad what you love about him.
Set up a photo booth at home and take goofy photos with dad, then create a scrapbook out of the masterpieces you’ve created.
Set up an ice cream bar for dad featuring homemade ice cream.
Make dad his favourite breakfast, serving his favourite meat (bacon)?
Serve dad his favourite lunch or dinner right at home!
Do yard work for Dad while he goes out to enjoy himself.
Wash and detail dad’s car – wash the exterior, clean the carpets, windows, etc…
Make personalized stepping stones with material found at the dollar store or craft store for cheap!
Letting your dad know how much he means to you is a special honour. Find out what he loves and go from there. He’s bound to appreciate the time and effort you spend in making this day extra special. Don’t forget to record his reaction when you gift him with one of these frugal gift ideas.
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The Asian Skin Care Routine – Products & Layering
There are anywhere from 5-10 steps in a Korean or Japanese skin care routine. Each of these products is applied by patting it gently into the skin with your fingers. Some people like to use a light massage technique, which stimulates the circulation in your face. The nice thing about this layering technique is that you are not obligated to use Asian skin care products to do it. You can use whatever you have at home, or whatever is most accessible in your geographic location. I personally tend to use a mix of Korean, Japanese, American, and French products. Here’s a quick look at the order of the Asian skin care steps, a general description of the product types, and some Asian product recommendations:
Step 1: Oil Cleanser or Cleansing Balm
This is a cleanser designed to remove makeup, and is often referred to here as “pre-cleansing.” Sometimes a cream cleanser is used in place of an oil cleanser, but the oil cleansers do a pretty bang-up job at removing makeup.
Oil cleansers and balms I like:
• Innisfree Apple Juicy Cleansing Oil ($16)
• DHC Deep Cleansing Oil ($26)
• Banila Co. Clean-it Zero Cleansing Balm/Sherbet ($20)
Step 2: Foaming, Milky, or Gel Cleanser
The purpose of this step is to thoroughly clean skin once all makeup has been removed. As with all cleansers, it’s important to ensure you select a cleanser with a pH below 7 since high pH cleansers can damage the skin’s protective barrier. I personally like my cleansers to have a pH between 5 and 6.
Cleansers I like:
• Hanyul Pure Artemesia Cleansing Foam ($26)
• Missha Super Aqua Fresh Cleansing Milk ($13)
• Su:m37 Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick ($26)
Step 3: Toner/Skin/Booster
This is where we really start deviating from the Western routine. An Asian toner is not the same as a Western toner. Western toners are designed to provide additional cleansing and tend to have astringent properties. An Asian toner is designed to add moisture to the skin that might be stripped during the cleansing process, and to increase the penetration of additional skin care products. Some brands have separate toners and boosters, in which case the booster is applied first to prepare the skin for more products, followed by the toner, which is designed to soften the skin. However, in many skin care lines, the toner and booster are the same product.
You have to be quick applying a toner/booster product – once you dry your face, it’s optimal to apply this within 2 seconds. I almost never make the buzzer myself, though, and my face hasn’t fallen off yet.
Toners I like:
• Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence ($40)
• Benton Snail Bee High Content Skin ($16)
• Hanyul Rice Balancing Skin Softener ($48)
Step 4: Eye Cream (optional)
If you’re an eye cream fan, you’ll be happy to know that there are a ton of Asian eye creams on the market. Different skin care lines have different suggestions for when to apply the eye cream, but I’ve noticed a lot of them have you apply the eye cream just after your toner/booster.
Eye creams I like:
• Mizon Snail Repair Eye Cream ($12)
• Missha MISA Gold Snow Radiance Eye Cream ($42)
• Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream ($180)
Step 5: Sheet Mask (optional, nighttime only)
Sheet masks are thin cotton sheets soaked in a treatment essence designed to target particular skin problems. There are a huge variety of these available, and they are generally inexpensive. They can do a number of things – some of them are moisturizing, some are exfoliating, some are whitening and some are nourishing. Most sheet masks are meant to be applied after the toner/booster step, and for some people, they replace the essence/serum step. After leaving the mask on the face for 10-15 minutes, gently pat the remaining essence into the skin and then finish your skincare routine as you normally would. Most like to use sheet masks a few times a week, but some people prefer to use them daily.
Sheet masks I like:
• Benton Snail Bee High Content Sheet Mask ($17/10 pcs.)
• My Beauty Diary Imperial Bird’s Nest Mask ($16/10pcs.)
• Klair’s Rich Moist Soothing Mask ($26/10 pcs.)
Step 6: Essence/Serum/Ampoule
An essence is very similar to what we commonly refer to as a serum in the US. In some cases, they’re the same, but usually a serum has a higher concentration of beneficial ingredients. An “ampoule” is generally used to describe a serum-like product with an even denser concentration of beneficial ingredients than a serum, but again, sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. It’s not uncommon to have an essence, serum, and ampoule in a routine, or more than one of any one of the individual product types. They are generally designed to target specific issues, such as hyperpigmentation, dullness, signs of aging, or acne. There are a few lines that have you apply the essence after the emulsion, but in most cases, the essence comes first.
Essences/serums/ampoules I like:
• Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence ($18)
• Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule ($38)
• OST Pure Vitamin C20 Serum ($19)
Step 7: Emulsion
An emulsion is a moisturizing treatment, which usually has a lotion like consistency. It is meant to moisturize, but also often has a lesser concentration of some of the same actives in the essence. For those with oily skin, or who live in a humid climate, this is the only moisturizing step in the routine. People with drier skin will also apply a cream later.
Emulsions I like:
• Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Essential Moisturizer ($28)
• Hanyul Rice Essential Emulsion ($50)
• Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Lotion ($20)
Step 8: Spot Treatment (optional)
A spot treatment can be a number of things – acne treatment, whitening serum, wrinkle filler, etc. For reference, if you use any kind of retinoid, that would fall into this category, as would any type of benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
Spot treatments I like:
• Ciracle Red Spot Cream ($18)
• The Face Shop Clean Face Spot Corrector ($8)
• Innisfree Jeju Bija Anti-Trouble Spot Essence R ($18)
Step 9: Cream (optional)
Creams are meant to provide additional moisture. They are generally thicker than emulsions and come in a jar rather then a pump bottle. Many people skip this step, particularly in the morning, but people with drier skin like myself like to include it.
Creams I like:
• Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Cream ($32)
• Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream ($20)
• Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream ($220)
Step 10: Sleeping Pack (optional, nighttime only)
A sleeping pack, sometimes called a sleeping mask, is a skin treatment that usually comes in a tub or a tube. It’s designed to be applied over the face at night to provide moisture and skin care benefits while you sleep.
Sleeping packs I like:
• Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Sleeping Mask ($21)
• Laneige Water Sleeping Pack ($26)
• Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask ($50)
Step 11: Sunscreen (morning only)
As previously mentioned, Asian women go above and beyond when it comes to protecting their skin from UV damage. You’d be hard pressed to find an Asian sunscreen that provides less than SPF 30 protection, with most of them providing SPF 45-50. The thing I like best about both Japanese and Korean sunscreen formulas is how elegant they are. Asian formulas offer high, broad-spectrum UV protection without a heavy, greasy finish, and many of them also avoid the white cast commonly seen in high SPF sunscreens.
Sunscreens I like:
• Biore UV Rich Aqua Watery Essence SPF 50/PA +++ ($13)
• Hadalabo UV Creamy Gel Sunscreen SPF 50/ PA ++++ ($13)
• Missha All-Around Safe Block Sun Essence SPF 45/PA +++
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4 Must-Have Dresses for Spring Events
Spring is in full swing – people are retiring their booties and
raincoats and opting for something a little more effortless: spring
dresses, flats and maybe a light jacket for the morning. Even if it’s
not that warm yet, I think the anticipation fuels our need to
shed some layers around this time of year. There are also events popping
up everywhere from weddings to dances to parties and it can seem like
you need a whole new ensemble for each and every one. Luckily, you can
likely head into every event in style if you have these four dress
types in your closet:
The Date Dress
Tulle skirt prom dress, Sequin kimono dress, Bodycon lace dress
Perfect for: Spring dances and date nights If you’ve got a spring dance or party to attend, a flirty dress is a low-key alternative to your average semi-formal getup. These dresses have subtle sparkle, tulle or a little lace and work for dinner dates with that special someone too. I like the dress in the middle for a dressy take on a wrap maxi dress; it’s sophisticated yet fun, and all you need are a killer pair of heels and a clutch to go along with it.
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The Bohemian Dress
Lace shift dress, Fit ‘n flare mini dress, Floral maxi dress
Perfect for: Brunch with friends or weekend errandsGoing boho is still a huge trend this spring and it’s one of few ways to achieve an effortlessly chic look without having to go extraordinary lengths. All you need to accessorize these are a pair of strappy sandals and a long gold necklace or headpiece.
The Guest Dress
Pleated skater dress, Bodycon wrap dress, Cami layer dress
Perfect for: Casual weddings, dinners, and graduation partiesNaturally you may be a guest to all sorts of events this season so your attire will shift accordingly, but a simple and light day dress in a pretty pastel is versatile enough for anything from a work get together to a graduation party – throw on a structured jacket or cute blazer if you need to look a little more polished without going too formal. Of course, if the event has a dress code, be sure to keep that in mind, weddings especially!
The Sun Dress
Bright N Happy maxi, Oversized floral maxi, Jaws tank dress
Perfect for: Unexpected beach days and lounging in the sun (of course) This dress is for unusually warm and sunny spring days, those first days you get to hit the beach or go for a long walk without needing a jacket in the morning. It’ll carry you into summer BBQs and nights under the stars with effortless wear.
Shopping & Resources for Asian Skin Care Products
There are a lot of online shops as well as Amazon and Ebay sellers that carry Korean & Japanese skin care products. Unfortunately, there are also many sellers that are carrying counterfeit Asian beauty products. It’s very important to make sure you are buying from a trusted seller – there is no telling what ingredients are in the fake products!
This is a list of online stores and sellers that I know carry authentic products from Korean and Japanese skin care brands. All of them either ship internationally, or are located here in the US.
Ebay Sellers:
RubyRubyShop on Ebay – This seller has a HUGE assortment of fairly priced Korean skin care and cosmetic products from brands such as Missha, Skin79, Holika Holika, TonyMoly, Laneige, and more. This seller ships worldwide from South Korea.
F2Plus1 on Ebay – Tons of Korean products from all the major brands. This particular seller is really good about carrying new collections as soon as they hit the market. All products ship from Korea. Definitely worth checking out!
I Am Love Shop – Huge selection of Korean skin care products from most of the major brands, such as Etude House, Lioele, Missha, OST, Aritaum, Innisfree, Ciracle, and many others.
Sing Sing Girl – Large selection of skin care products from major brands such as Dr.Jart, BRTC, Mizon, The Face Shop, Skinfood, Paula's Choice and others.
Bello-Girl on Ebay – Great selection of products from lots of major Korean brands. All products ship from Korea. Prices are very reasonable and shipping is free!
For the Fairest Sophia on Ebay – This shop carries a lot of higher end Korean brands, such as Hera, Ohui, Sulwhasoo, and History of Whoo. Her prices are great, and she includes a lovely handwritten note and a gift with your order. My last gift was an adorable lace headband.
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Lancome Luxe Box Review
Hey, beauty queens! So here is my Lancome Luxe Box Review!
Lancôme is an amazing brand. As
you can see, the boxes are so elegant with the beautiful black
packaging! I always feel like a Princess receiving these boxes!!
As some of you may know Michelle Phan, a Youtube beauty sensation who
I watch constantly, makes monthly videos on Youtube in collaboration
with Lancôme. The package included a little bio about Lancôme’s Official Video Makeup Artist who hand-picked the products for these boxes! How freaking cool is that?!
First off, I received the Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara in So Black! This is a newer mascara from Lancôme and the brush is so unique! I am so anxious to use this as I’ve only heard great things about it! Full size price: $31
Next, I got the L’Absolu Nu Lipstick in 302. It is such a pretty and feminine pinky-berry rose colour that goes on sheer to still give a nude look. It is a glossy finish and feels so luxurious on the lips! The scent is absolutely delicious, slightly floral! I think this is the most universal shade as it is a pink that will fit so many different skin tones. Full size price: $35
When I saw the Artliner in Noir, I was so excited, I’ve heard Michelle Phan talk about it on her Youtube channel and it didn’t disappoint. It is a very dark black with a felt tip applicator that applies so smoothly. I think this will be great for not only everyday but also for applying over your false eye lash line since the applicator is so precise. Full size price: $37
Lastly, I got the Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover. I’ve heard so many beauty gurus say great things about this makeup remover but I never bought it as it is a splurge compared to my Neutrogena makeup wipes. However, I have always wanted to try it and I was planning on purchasing it sometime. I look forward to using it to join in on the rave! Full size price: $35
Lastly, I got the Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover. I’ve heard so many beauty gurus say great things about this makeup remover but I never bought it as it is a splurge compared to my Neutrogena makeup wipes. However, I have always wanted to try it and I was planning on purchasing it sometime. I look forward to using it to join in on the rave! Full size price: $35
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Chilly Weather Fashion Styles for Spring & Ebay coupon code for fashion
In some cities, spring can be the unwelcome extension of the frigid
winter. While the temperatures might dampen your fashion senses, you
don’t necessarily have to limit your styles. Look super – even if it’s
icy outside – with these chilly weather fashion tips.