Tea&Cupcakes

Its not coffee this time.

I had quite a Sunday.

After jamming my pinkie toe into the table and bleeding all over the place, gross I know.

No worries, no visuals of that (:

I wasn't able to go to church because I couldn't put on any shoes :/

And then my nephew having a high fever and needing to run to the store...

I was at New Seasons and was craving something sweet,

freshly baked cupcakes perhaps?

So when I got home I poured myself a cup of jasmine green tea,

and enjoyed it with my scrumptious red velvet w/ cream cheese frosting cupcake.

Got to have the honey (;

 This I saved for later...Couldn't eat the whole thing!



Hope you had a relaxing Sunday (:

P.S. Aren't the cups cute? My mama sees anything with bees on it and gets it.

We have bee stuff all over the house.

♥

Summer Planning!

I haven't posted for almost a month;

My baddd..

I just had a lot of work for school.

So back to blogging, I go (:

Traveling this summer?

Have way to much things and not enough room in the suitcase?

Becoming a packing pro, like this guy:

I know I'm gonna need those packing tricks this summer.

I'm planning on going a few places and I can't be more excited!

#1 Shasta Lake, CA

#2 Waikiki, HI

(the one I'm most excited for) (:

#3 Sacramento, CA

(this picture was taken of me last summer when I was there)

Those are a few of the places that I'm planning on traveling to.

I can't wait to leave this rainy & cold Oregon weather.

I'm looking forward towards this relaxing summer where I can soak up the sun!

Any summer trips planned for you?

<3

Beauty Tips

So now I'm a major stumbler (look at previous post for more understanding).

And I stumbled across this from Elle.

Some beauty secrets revealed by using ordinary household items/something every girl has.

Can't wait to see if it really works!

#1

 

Buttons
Repurpose spare buttons by using them to keep pairs of earrings together: Most buttons have at least two holes in them, so simply place an earring in each opening to neatly store when not wearing. Photo: Jupiter Images

                           (I have an earring hanger thingy, but I loved the idea! Creative.)

#2

Eyebrow Brush
Stuck without a lint-remover? Use this handy makeup tool to remove unwanted fuzz from your shirt. Photo: Courtesy of Sephora

(Never would have thought of that, now I know!)

#3

  

Dryer Sheets

No time for a shampoo? Rub a dryer sheet on your hair to tame flyaways and make your hair smell shower fresh. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

#4

Unused Stockings Create a chic shrug by taking a pair of tights or stockings and cutting off the feet (or use a pair of footless tights to save a step). Place arms where legs would normally go and—voila!—you’ve created a sleek spring alternative to a shawl or cardigan. Take it a step further by cutting slashes into the fabric, à la Monique Lhuillier’s ballerina-inspired fall 2009 collection. Photo: Imaxtree

(Love, love, loveee this idea! Doesn't look like stockings at all, but some really awesome shirt things.
Favorite one!)

#5

Eggs
Strengthen hair by creating an egg yolk-and-olive oil hair mask. The protein in the egg yolk will toughen up tresses, while the olive oil will act as a conditioning agent. Photo: Jupiter Images

                                                                       (I wanna try this!)

#6



Honey
If your skin is sensitive and blotchy, apply a couple tablespoons of honey to your face and leave on for five to 10 minutes. The honey will moisturize, soothe, and help kill blemish-causing bacteria. Photo: Jupiter Images

( I have plenty of this, that's for sure! Since my daddy's a beekeeper & we got our own business: Bee Way Honey Pollination Inc. )

#7

Flat Iron
A hair straightener works great for ironing between buttons on your shirt, where a regular iron doesn’t fit. You can also use it for minor wrinkles on your blouse when you’re in a hurry. Photo: Courtesy of ghd

                           (Neat huh? Would have never even thought about it!)

#8

Vinegar
Considered a natural bleach and powerful cleanser, vinegar (just a dab) can reduce the blueness of bruise. This kitchen staple can also be used in your bubble bath to help prevent yeast infections. Tip: Try apple-cider vinegar for a less pungent smell. Photo: Jupiter Images

(My sister's friend moved into an apartment, & it had a certain smell to it. So she scrubbed everything down with vinegar & it actually helped. It's strong though!)

#9



Cornstarch
Detangle a knot in seconds: Rub cornstarch into stubborn knots on shoelaces, string, chain necklaces for greater grip and control. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

                  (My hair gets real knotty (hehe) & I'm definetly going to try this!)

#10



Oatmeal
Whether you have dry, itchy winter skin or discomfort from summer mosquito bites, mixing cooking oats into your bath will provide instant relief. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

                 (It would be weird to take a bath in oatmeal, but if it's worth it... maybe) 



                             Anyways, what do you think of these tips!? Will you try any?

Sunriver!

• went to Sunriver (Bend, Oregon) this weekend
• here are some snapshots of our adventure
• my arm is in a sling because I sprained my wrist snowboarding (for those of you wondering)
• enjoy!

on the way there (4-hour drive)

the Three Sisters

 

for the image above: i created that blur effect on the river, by using a low shutter speed.

i guess i do learn something in photography class.

Candle Light

I've recently started to love candles. I lit up my whole room; found as much candles as I could in the house. Candle light is so soothing & relaxing, and during winter it makes everything cozy. Light a few candles during the Holiday season to relax from all the stress. (especially the smelly ones, they make the room smell really good) And candles make great gifts! (:

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