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5 Back to School Saving Tips- DIY Sundays

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For today's DIY Sundays it is my pleasure to present a GUEST POST from Nadia Jones. This post kick starts my 100th posts celebration. I hope you find this beneficial. Glitterfy.com - Back to School Glitter Graphics With summer over, you’re probably scrambling to buy all the right supplies for your kids in time for the first day of school. And if you’re like most parents, you’re looking to buy the best quality products for your kids with as little damage as possible done to your wallet.  Here are five easy to follow tips that’ll help you save money while you prepare your little one for the new school year. Look Online First Often you can buy a good deal of your child’s school supplies without ever leaving your house. Sites like Amazon.com feature clothing, school supplies, and textbooks all at discounted rates. Amazon.com compares the store price products to their price so you can see just how much money you’re saving. Often the savings on these retail sites excee

Out and About Mondays- From the Window of the Car

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I was at the stoplight when i grabbed the camera and shot these pics. These pictures of Emancipation Park, in New Kingston Jamaica  I remember there was public up roar because the statues are nude.  There is actually water cascading down the side of the dome (lack of a better word). One of these days, i will take you inside the park. Got to go!!! The light says green.

DIY Sundays - The Versatility of Baby Oil

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  It is amazing how versatile baby oil is! I got the idea for this post, when i was using baby oil as my makeup remover.  I always have baby oil on hand to moisturize my heels so they don't look thirsty. Then it hit me, there must be other things i can use baby oil for. If you know of any other uses please let me know by leaving a comment. Put a little on a cotton ball to help remove eye make-up. Use after shaving your legs to soften your skin and prevent razor burn Use on cracked or dry heals and put socks on to hold in the moisture  Smooth on a pregnant tummy to reduce the chances of stretch marks Massage a little on your cuticles before your manicure or pedicure Great and inexpensive massage oil It can be used as a lubricant for noisy door hinges Use a little baby oil to treat stubborn or stuck zippers. It helps them glide up and down more smoothly.  Baby oil can be used to create homemade baby wipes (2 tbsps of baby oil, 2tbsps of baby loti

Positive Wednesday- Overcoming Hardships

You wake up and you think, what am i going to do today? There is no money, little or no food. No job or if you have a job, there is no money to get to work or even get home. Lunch is just a fantasy that you can only dream about. You are not alone.  It is so easy to lay down and die. It is so easy to throw your hands up and say i cannot do this. But i have learnt that persistence is one of the keys to overcoming hardships.  But what do you do when you've been striving for so long that it seems like your goal is never going to see light? How do you deal with the fear that you're about to fail? Simple. Give it just one more shot. And then one more. Think about the sweat and time you've committed already. You've come this far, you'd be unfair to yourself if you quit without a fight. Even if the odds are way out of your favor and you can't see how it can possibly help, reach out and take one last swing. You never know what will happen. Big, meanin

Out and About Mondays- A Dose of Laughter!!!!

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I usually post pictures of places i went to or pass as a result of my daily travelings for Out and About Mondays. Today, i am going to mix it up and share a video from a local comedy series here in Jamaica. I hope it provides a dose of laughter for you.

How Often Do You Wash Your Clothes?- DIY Sundays

Yes!!, DIY Sundays is back. After a month and a half absence i have decided to return my DIY Sundays posts. This is a little background for my new follower, initially my DIY (Do It Yourself) Sundays posts was based on my Sunday beauty routine. However, it has evolved into tips based on a variety of topics. I hope you find the post helpful. Today i want to talk about clothes. I came across this guide entitled:How often Clothes Should be Washed. By the way, do you know how often  your clothes should be washed? Or are you like me? I basically wash my clothes as soon as it appears dirty.  After looking at the list I was amazed by my non - compliance to the suggested guideline.   Here is a quick guide to help you determine how frequently you need to launder key warm-weather clothing pieces, barring stains or especially sticky days, that is.   THE GUIDE                                                                                              ME Jeans: After 4 to 5 we

Who Looks Back at You When You Look in the Mirror?- Positive Wednesdays

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I have not done a Positive Wednesdays post  in a while. Most of my regular features have been place on heitus until September. However, i was in bed and i remember this post that i wanted to share as a part of a motivation series geared towards women. I know i have a few males who read my posts, so sorry if you feel left out. This video speaks to us as females being everything to everyone else and nothing to ourselves. I wanted to share it because it's an all too familiar reality. I hope it speaks to you in a positive way. P.S: I am quite flattered, however the person in the video is not me. She is one of my favourite You-tuber, Bronze Goddess.

The Great House Experience

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Jamaica being a former colony of Britain there are a number of great houses in the country. A great house is the main house on a plantain and Devon House is one of the great houses in Kingston. According to the Devon House's website  the site is  127 years old.  The property is 11-acres, its lush sprawling lawns provides an ambiance that soothes the mind and soul, and offers an enviable shopping experience for both local and overseas visitors.  What i love most is that Devon House was built by Jamaica’s first black millionaire George Stiebel. Just in case your wondering  I m not getting paid or compensated for this post. The truth is I have fond memories of the grounds because i attended high school up the road. I remember swinging from the trees (literally), having Devon House I- Scream with school mates on Fridays and most of all selecting a tree and craving my name in it.  Now it's a place where i take my daughter to make up for the terror of swimming class. To h