tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79568131891080582282024-03-12T20:38:49.757-07:00Melle IndieOne of my many creative outlets :) I really like blogging. My blogs are just another outlet to express my photography, creativity and capture what is going on in my life at that moment. Blogs and vlogs are a beautiful time capsule. I call them a moving diary. Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-53276630982502293172023-06-22T11:08:00.001-07:002023-06-22T11:08:32.955-07:00How Will I Be Getting My Life Back In Order?<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> I took off some time to concentrate on getting my nail license,
so I decided to take four months to dedicate to school and now I’m almost
finished and I’m all over the place. How am I going to plan for the next phase
in my life? One key word: <a href="https://amzn.to/46murqr" target="_blank">Organization</a>. I’m going to get everything I need set
up and ready to go. This means going down the list of things that need to be
done and checking them off one by one.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOytfxJE1Baqu5XjN3F3q_nSTEGAiviQnUhMHVMWejhyE7lnb-l8Ay7S3IIZ3mmOJldKsSmcZuHMnPR6Y7cUDZ03NjX_aQcpD0cdBh2hi3PlV-orNLwjKqPwvQlXU42NBMsEfAFAqK72PcVd2UAUWe1faUaUnV4fBWBIeJXtY-Qedxgg1SqMSstTrBAQ7d/s699/laundry%20887.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="699" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOytfxJE1Baqu5XjN3F3q_nSTEGAiviQnUhMHVMWejhyE7lnb-l8Ay7S3IIZ3mmOJldKsSmcZuHMnPR6Y7cUDZ03NjX_aQcpD0cdBh2hi3PlV-orNLwjKqPwvQlXU42NBMsEfAFAqK72PcVd2UAUWe1faUaUnV4fBWBIeJXtY-Qedxgg1SqMSstTrBAQ7d/w471-h265/laundry%20887.png" width="471" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Laundry is always needed to have a successful work week. It
eliminates the need to run around looking for clothes to put on. I need to
print off some weekly schedules from Canva (Quick tip: write in pencil so you
can erase the schedule and use it all over again… We don’t waste around here) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF54JCLwz5MAm3mPw7lhbKxSgy-MYzZyfC6sGcrQx3f0JE6TxAcIIQE94vPMT1R1gnbz_h4yRDLuAB7ag8JkAKkZjszHL4swdXPbB1y2FYAQvd5j1LDdVTtYtHtlijysuYnLMxprwfzLd8EoiZZW5MenSeIyZ-WVtmVwcOnAvFT0hR4TEzNJ2DarotSFVi/s505/planner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="489" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF54JCLwz5MAm3mPw7lhbKxSgy-MYzZyfC6sGcrQx3f0JE6TxAcIIQE94vPMT1R1gnbz_h4yRDLuAB7ag8JkAKkZjszHL4swdXPbB1y2FYAQvd5j1LDdVTtYtHtlijysuYnLMxprwfzLd8EoiZZW5MenSeIyZ-WVtmVwcOnAvFT0hR4TEzNJ2DarotSFVi/w320-h215/planner.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>This might not be something a regular person would put on
their to-do list but one of my most difficult ones is hair. Yes! I spend way too
much time trying to maintain not only my hair but the hair I buy (aka wigs) So
having my hair in a style I can do in minutes is important for me.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Make sure all transportation is loaded and ready. If you
have a bus/train card load it, If you have a car put some gas in it, or if you
are doing rideshare make sure the phone is charged, the bill is paid for and the
correct payment is linked (I have a horror story about how I forgot to pay my
phone bill and I was in the middle of nowhere).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I plan on making more posts like these to keep myself
accountable and on track. I count everything in quarters like a game, so we are
ending the second quarter and have to finish off strong! I’m also planning on a
brand-new website/blog that will be self-hosted. I’m very excited about that! I
plan to have an amazing recap of the year 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Make sure to <a href="https://amzn.to/46murqr" target="_blank">stay organized</a> & keep your eyes on the prize.
Make every day count and go for your dreams! </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-70400880709669314372022-08-03T20:08:00.001-07:002022-08-03T20:08:08.649-07:00DIY Thank You Cards With Index Cards & Watercolor (Cheap Handmade Hack)<p> I've been asked repeatedly if my press-on nails are manufactured and the answer is no. The nail themselves may come from China but they are definitely designed by myself all by hand. From that point on (a couple years ago), I said I would make sure to also hand paint and hand write each and every Thank You card so when a customer gets their order off of whatever platform I sold it off of they would know it came from an indie operation. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfywduwWuLWneM61-m1ZudDu3iTfa9bq-ryl4mdGysrE75ZR_P6dP32G3K_x1NnYzTfIQ6npdPH8b8hplDEG5jYExUAhhsN52q56cJQVFZcorA3OuqtH1t4WqDlA9FQmICgfOcK2_z9gfE92EKdzUUXtzjsUAhgDMbiRKRXUSdJj9pqGGMjnq1SNhfw/s4608/IMG_1539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfywduwWuLWneM61-m1ZudDu3iTfa9bq-ryl4mdGysrE75ZR_P6dP32G3K_x1NnYzTfIQ6npdPH8b8hplDEG5jYExUAhhsN52q56cJQVFZcorA3OuqtH1t4WqDlA9FQmICgfOcK2_z9gfE92EKdzUUXtzjsUAhgDMbiRKRXUSdJj9pqGGMjnq1SNhfw/w640-h480/IMG_1539.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sharpie, Stamp Pad, Watercolors, Rubber "Thank You" Stamp, Index Cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything I use to make my Thank You cards can be found at Dollar Tree, eBay, and Hobby Lobby. It's extremely easy and relaxing to do. Even though it's nerve-wracking when you have a bunch of orders and forget to make the Thank You cards I still feel grateful when making them.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijWqzmVxzkwNXXQ3mHNkZcUIA4rGoPMYs1GDeAT3TBP9fvAnSulbInFG9zQrXepxVjf0p4-QGnMr1NKtRTVU2eGVUPoSEQX1V8MWHT-lrqSq_0aMSDYFF2uaJl5RovyI6tNYYJiVSrgOS5DZwKwT8-oLEQgeKyCU3jI5huNlmgIgFzCpebgscemkzinw/s4608/IMG_1542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijWqzmVxzkwNXXQ3mHNkZcUIA4rGoPMYs1GDeAT3TBP9fvAnSulbInFG9zQrXepxVjf0p4-QGnMr1NKtRTVU2eGVUPoSEQX1V8MWHT-lrqSq_0aMSDYFF2uaJl5RovyI6tNYYJiVSrgOS5DZwKwT8-oLEQgeKyCU3jI5huNlmgIgFzCpebgscemkzinw/w640-h480/IMG_1542.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water Colored Index Cards</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can sit on the floor and make loads of these watercolor designs on the blank side of an index card. To me, it's therapeutic and calming. I'm usually listening to a podcast or watching a show while painting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LP53JdKrfQxk4fBvkXDtRRg08z8T3cr39iHOwv7tEJ-E8QWJsYhPHEYEdOSvmeHORhnq_T5tR0sUJWohGSB43gPQQ0WzGhmq0pWVnec4eooOGN4T2YbpH5_lVc5FBp7KfDxAnq5U0mA3E5mUyy1nj25rVs8xVKo_NEsE4bPrqlAccogDKnxJ6KfIAw/s4608/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LP53JdKrfQxk4fBvkXDtRRg08z8T3cr39iHOwv7tEJ-E8QWJsYhPHEYEdOSvmeHORhnq_T5tR0sUJWohGSB43gPQQ0WzGhmq0pWVnec4eooOGN4T2YbpH5_lVc5FBp7KfDxAnq5U0mA3E5mUyy1nj25rVs8xVKo_NEsE4bPrqlAccogDKnxJ6KfIAw/w640-h480/IMG_1546.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stamped Watercolor Index Cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the index cards dry after a couple minutes you can now stamp them with your choice of color ink pad. I ran out of black so I'm using dark purple. I stamp "Thank You" in the middle with a flower on each side. leaving plenty of room for cutting shaped edges and writing your desired website at the bottom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHD2mlCd-Qub8pF1DR0nhCPvKclljS7mF9czDO39s7WjRDglSluntJfLdkd3dMWTRNZhkFLsfZhTfOdpTwy4AD7TYK90MlYSRWy6WEHkN-VxM6j2yjorG0-tMwd-zbEM4r9A9q_MJJniyxsoCWDSaq3mAbAunKd1oW9lFvaRsf1QLW3JRbBdK8rbGEg/s4608/IMG_1547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHD2mlCd-Qub8pF1DR0nhCPvKclljS7mF9czDO39s7WjRDglSluntJfLdkd3dMWTRNZhkFLsfZhTfOdpTwy4AD7TYK90MlYSRWy6WEHkN-VxM6j2yjorG0-tMwd-zbEM4r9A9q_MJJniyxsoCWDSaq3mAbAunKd1oW9lFvaRsf1QLW3JRbBdK8rbGEg/w640-h480/IMG_1547.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>This is the finished Thank You watercolor card with my chosen website written at the bottom with a fine sharpie marker. I always cut the sides down with special craft scissors and add in a pretty nail decal set (I have many repeat customers so I like to give everyone something every time they order to show appreciation) I really enjoy the art of things being hand painted and hand made. I will always be a fan of indie work I mean Hello my name is Melle INDIE lol. Make sure your supporting indie businesses and indie business owners. Thanks for stopping by! 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font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have recently handed in your key at work and packed up your briefcase and business suits, you probably have thoughts of sunny weather and relaxation. When thinking of retirement locales, Florida probably comes to mind </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">quickly. </span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-1566a9ce-7fff-b890-f2c1-644db56f344c"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">However</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">, there are so many options when it comes to which city in Florida to retire to. As you decide on a new city to call your home in retirement, consider Fort Lauderdale. These are the reasons you will love retiring in Fort Lauderdale, Florida:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRc74OhZAaBaajMkZ2a5wILi-RDnm5-xBiXNNsM3MuRCL0uYiQzrIheYxqXCYWjBZzsI4yip7KcnjwWfrkO9vA56nG_7ubTLoVkwzWFF293z9vVR5JkrGS97p0XtPs3and5TQhtghZ2JiAWlgWMESH3SySKz_P_bLYp7e64QElTiudLOpAysGp_cWS8Q/s3511/lance-asper-eJx43ng-fTU-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1975" data-original-width="3511" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRc74OhZAaBaajMkZ2a5wILi-RDnm5-xBiXNNsM3MuRCL0uYiQzrIheYxqXCYWjBZzsI4yip7KcnjwWfrkO9vA56nG_7ubTLoVkwzWFF293z9vVR5JkrGS97p0XtPs3and5TQhtghZ2JiAWlgWMESH3SySKz_P_bLYp7e64QElTiudLOpAysGp_cWS8Q/w640-h360/lance-asper-eJx43ng-fTU-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@lance_asper?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Lance Asper</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/ft.-lauderdale?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weather and Beaches</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fort Lauderdale is known for its fantastic weather and beautiful beaches. If you have always dreamed of retiring somewhere warm and lounging on the sand listening to the waves crash, Fort Lauderdale is the retirement city for you. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The weather in Fort Lauderdale is known for being consistently nice, with an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit (obviously warmer in the summer) and with the majority of days each year being sunny. This amazing weather combined with beaches that are within 30 minutes of each Fort Lauderdale neighborhood make for a fantastic retirement location.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Affordability</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Compared to other beach cities in Florida, like Miami, Fort Lauderdale is considered relatively affordable. It is actually considered one of the most affordable beach cities in the state. Housing, specifically, is considered reasonable compared to some other coastal cities in Florida.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is an extremely important variable for retirees, who are generally on a fixed income, and who need to focus on living within a set budget. Luckily for retirees, there are plenty of </span><a href="https://www.redfin.com/city/6173/FL/Fort-Lauderdale" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fort Lauderdale houses for sale</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in this affordable beach city.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lifestyle and Things to Do</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lifestyle is an important part of retirement because for the first time, you have complete control of your time and how you want to use it. If you are looking for a relaxed retirement, Fort Lauderdale is for you, as the city is known to have a laid-back vibe. You can take long walks on the beach, lounge in the sand and read, or spend a relaxing afternoon shopping and then head to one of the many restaurants for dinner.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want a more active retirement, Fort Lauderdale is also known for its golf courses and opportunities for fishing, including deep sea fishing. If you plan to travel in your retirement, Fort Lauderdale is also a great choice, since it is a popular tourist destination and as such has a robust travel infrastructure. Most residential neighborhoods are just a few minutes from the airport, where you can fly out to a myriad of domestic or international destinations.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people dream of retiring to a warm beach town, and Fort Lauderdale is a top choice if that is your dream. From fantastic weather to beautiful beaches to affordable housing to golfing and fishing to travel options, it seems like Fort Lauderdale was made for retirees. If you are having a hard time choosing among cities in Florida for your retirement, consider these attributes and put Fort Lauderdale at the top of your list.</span></p><br /></span>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-41006688322332559402022-04-27T12:51:00.003-07:002022-04-27T12:51:42.975-07:00Have You Ever Tried An Online Library? (Internet Archive)<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I wasn't really looking for an online library but since we have to do many things we are used to in a different way, I start searching for various book titles online. We live in a new day in time and going to the library was out of the question two years ago (Y'all remember 2020) But did you know you can still borrow books for free online?! I know there are probably plenty of websites like this one but <a href="https://archive.org/" target="_blank">Internet Archive</a> is my absolute favorite! I’ve been reading books everyday since I found this website! To a nerdy type of person like myself this is better than Netflix! (Which I canceled by the way) There are not just books but articles and videos. It really feels like the library because you have an hour at a time to read and once the hour is up you have to borrow again for another hour to continue reading. I’ve sat on the Internet Archive for hours reading and giggling. It’s a must if you're on a strict budget like myself but want some free entertainment in the form of a book.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHw_1fQejr9JWvSSlaEH8Xd_X5IkDj8UvlJ0sKk9xCjQPb1rhWb4-HJ_Hn8bh8iBC7iaKORKRfVhRymfnh5WgiIfDEIE7A-fy3WbMflg3_Ia_7RoUq2NKwbd4g8Te-4Y_jBPK0cluNGU-eTw7mlYhZAD6toZzW1WR_EPybjtzGMaV5YdCgtvLLyeMzA/s4608/IMG_1409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHw_1fQejr9JWvSSlaEH8Xd_X5IkDj8UvlJ0sKk9xCjQPb1rhWb4-HJ_Hn8bh8iBC7iaKORKRfVhRymfnh5WgiIfDEIE7A-fy3WbMflg3_Ia_7RoUq2NKwbd4g8Te-4Y_jBPK0cluNGU-eTw7mlYhZAD6toZzW1WR_EPybjtzGMaV5YdCgtvLLyeMzA/w640-h480/IMG_1409.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure when you find a book you like to add it as a favorite. This way all your books are in your favorite section and when you go back to borrow and continue to read it will take you back to the page you left off at. I’m super happy I found this one by accident. Internet Archive is a non profit online library and a true gem. I’ve been reading celebrity autobiographies lately and have been quite amused. One night I stayed up till 3am because I couldn’t stop reading the book I'm currently on right now.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRqMrqsWPOr3X7BsUYJMSvZA4xRcC61OgFs2FG9nhKqWeF9ihkEgPBgkjB6QDWpRMTdqI3NqA-mDWZvXQ9-LyjOzIf3N5IZuDYGc8qgJM_pMm6Q0_qzVcbVGxeQtB0t_YzLuAoIGNzpPWAheBghrsFc4WhQ3s7klb56LKc-JA5rr0j8PpPXMhhUTnvg/s4608/IMG_1412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRqMrqsWPOr3X7BsUYJMSvZA4xRcC61OgFs2FG9nhKqWeF9ihkEgPBgkjB6QDWpRMTdqI3NqA-mDWZvXQ9-LyjOzIf3N5IZuDYGc8qgJM_pMm6Q0_qzVcbVGxeQtB0t_YzLuAoIGNzpPWAheBghrsFc4WhQ3s7klb56LKc-JA5rr0j8PpPXMhhUTnvg/w640-h480/IMG_1412.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ve been MIA lately on social media and my blog. I'm trying to really get my scheduling together because I’m all over the place. I had to post something about this though. The stereotype of people of color not reading is a bunch of B.S. I’ve always liked to read and so does my Mother. Your imagination will beat out a movie any day. Why do you think the movie version of a book is never as good as when you read it and pictured it yourself. I hope you guys take this resource and use it to your advantage. There is so much to gain on the internet if you use it correctly. Have a great one and read a book today… it's on the house.</span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5438cc4c-7fff-efd2-be66-7fc74364dcbd"><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-25251086798035728732022-02-11T10:54:00.001-08:002022-02-17T08:25:54.319-08:00Finding Affordable Housing In Atlanta Georgia<p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The hottest place to move used to be Los Angeles, California but with rent prices skyrocketing people are moving to the south. One of the most popular cities to move at the moment is </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Atlanta, Georgia</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It sounds great right!? There is a music scene, TV and Film industries and of course plenty of celebrities. I know what you're asking… How much is the cost of housing in Atlanta, GA? It depends on your current situation, how much space you need and how close would you like to be to the city? </span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrV9ZcXOAiUuzuOwRfXkziATB7vXGOd34ZPx1_j_1japsO4cODLznR-f-n38MopxFb84xiS07Bgdiw2Jq47lJv8ogIvGzU825mGCxHALBPoO027RKvgDmWdo5YNLA_GfFTlik3saj3cJqjO9aQhr-XMHQweWaohs1hJao4Dc7qpknXCqYqQUaRSIeDew=s4608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrV9ZcXOAiUuzuOwRfXkziATB7vXGOd34ZPx1_j_1japsO4cODLznR-f-n38MopxFb84xiS07Bgdiw2Jq47lJv8ogIvGzU825mGCxHALBPoO027RKvgDmWdo5YNLA_GfFTlik3saj3cJqjO9aQhr-XMHQweWaohs1hJao4Dc7qpknXCqYqQUaRSIeDew=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you look on <a href="https://atlanta.craigslist.org/" target="_blank">Craigslist.org </a>you will find some good deals but this is also where a lot of scammer activity takes place. I found a couple apartments between $900 - $1500 that looked decent in the picture but there is always a risk with a website like this. There could be no apartment available at all. Be careful and use extra caution when on Craigslist.org</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7430452-7fff-7f37-f706-5857c4db460b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/atlanta-ga" target="_blank">Zumper</a> was one of my favorite rental research tools. With <a href="https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/atlanta-ga" target="_blank">Zumper </a>I was able to put in exactly what I was looking for and it brought up the prices. On a studio up to 1 bedroom apartment according to <a href="https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/atlanta-ga" target="_blank">Zumper </a>rent would be an average range of about $1,100 - $2,000 which is good considering the average studio in LA is double that price. There was a wide variety of rent prices and covered many areas in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas (Which may cost a little less per month)</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maybe you want to live in the place your looking to move but don’t have relatives or friends in that city. Check <a href="https://www.intownsuites.com/" target="_blank">Intown Suites</a> to see if they are in your chosen destination. Another similar choice is Airbnb. These are both temporary options but could get you in that city you want to live and work. The prices vary depending on if you want the entire space or a room. Intown Suites cost around $1,200 -$1,600 a month to stay for a whole month. These could easily be used to get a place to stay for the short term.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you need help or assistance to move to a new city? Try <a href="https://www.promove.com/" target="_blank">ProMove</a> they can actually assist you with your move to Atlanta. Whether you're looking for a house or apartment they got you covered and can give you assistance with movers and other companies you may need to use while transitioning to Atlanta, Georgia.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLzkh8mg-qmsr71ouXCV3W8NujzIy_kjCKRwMATkRwxQUIUL43YZaqe-2G5vDuv4s269js6TpnKNrCoju1PhRhcQPJArJj1w3PNeNhg-FUNaEAylsEDBWuwQLnhM5S1ZwWa6oaNCOZqpl3FG4au9mqN-mvtB3AwmIRwEL-tcRGF6nGfzzl-wgwbybNrQ=s4608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLzkh8mg-qmsr71ouXCV3W8NujzIy_kjCKRwMATkRwxQUIUL43YZaqe-2G5vDuv4s269js6TpnKNrCoju1PhRhcQPJArJj1w3PNeNhg-FUNaEAylsEDBWuwQLnhM5S1ZwWa6oaNCOZqpl3FG4au9mqN-mvtB3AwmIRwEL-tcRGF6nGfzzl-wgwbybNrQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving to a new city, state or even out of the country can be hard. Using the above resources can help you with your move to Atlanta, Georgia and make it a less stressful situation. Even when you're looking for a new apartment to move in the same city can be just as difficult. I’m hoping you take advantage of the great websites listed above and here are some tips to get you in that moving mindset.</span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some things to consider if you are trying to move right now:</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Look into renting a room or having a roommate. It could cut down your cost if you don’t mind sharing your space.</span></p></li></ol><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a budget. Make a monthly budget for all your rent and living expense and try to stick to it</span></p></li></ol><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get rid of your car. If you live in a city and have public transportation plus rideshare (Uber or Lyft) you can definitely let go of the cost of a vehicle.</span></p></li></ol><br /><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Put away a few months rent (if possible) this is like an emergency fund in case you need extra money.</span></p></li></ol><br /><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Be flexible. What you want could take a temporary move to get to the perfect long term stay</span></p></li></ol><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVfVLVDL0TNTdYibxy9yTi0Mkw4dM6T39GaS3wrUOz3lz0CpD53mETlCLpSXNEzngqdoAkvBveU5CUYkE4z-VYNDQQFZbEuPJjUHfPtYbJvslfNNp_KMw3Oiz3N8DA_ZWCPUYHamMHW2D96YHWcmmhgtzuSLfQpo_GBcsjfSc3wgXXkF2WAT9DhIXARQ=s4608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVfVLVDL0TNTdYibxy9yTi0Mkw4dM6T39GaS3wrUOz3lz0CpD53mETlCLpSXNEzngqdoAkvBveU5CUYkE4z-VYNDQQFZbEuPJjUHfPtYbJvslfNNp_KMw3Oiz3N8DA_ZWCPUYHamMHW2D96YHWcmmhgtzuSLfQpo_GBcsjfSc3wgXXkF2WAT9DhIXARQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please do your due diligence when looking for a new place in Atlanta, Georgia and only use reputable companies and websites. I’m hoping this is your time and you find a new home in Atlanta, Georgia this year. See ya when you get here!</span></div><br /></span>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-83777107749635896562022-01-21T10:57:00.001-08:002022-01-21T10:57:56.578-08:005 Supplements To Help With Immunity During These Times<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> Since the pandemic it's been a little harder to do the activities you're used to and to be around your family. It’s a chore just go outside you have to worry about germs, where you're putting your hands, making sure you are social distancing among many other things. As soon as things start to get serious and we started getting mask mandates, use hand sanitizer and wash our hands rigorously everyday. My immune system was not so good so I immediately started to develop a daily routine. In this daily routine I would consume the healthiest things I could get within my budget. Here are some of those things that I have to have every single day.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm not saying these are things that you need to have in your pantry but one or two of them a day may help with your overall immune system along with a little bit of exercise could help during these difficult times.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhu9LMlI78uUz59SSlLksS4pXVYn9pIqzmDXRs6-382Hliz_2oxi6GP8fF6RE2EWC3i5xgwbDYLSiv3z8EmiJnlbXuwWVaZCV7eEyxaGyI5-CL7qalMM7Ya6ROuihsbyLKtk9AVZhKUY3y16pC1ynf1LIjZMwXNVbjOND8zAlBQ3-3ngxJ1El4aHeqpDQ=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhu9LMlI78uUz59SSlLksS4pXVYn9pIqzmDXRs6-382Hliz_2oxi6GP8fF6RE2EWC3i5xgwbDYLSiv3z8EmiJnlbXuwWVaZCV7eEyxaGyI5-CL7qalMM7Ya6ROuihsbyLKtk9AVZhKUY3y16pC1ynf1LIjZMwXNVbjOND8zAlBQ3-3ngxJ1El4aHeqpDQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">Organic Green Tea</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm addicted to organic green tea in the morning. It's kind of like my must have when I first get up besides water. I used to get my organic green tea from a local Asian market but the brand I'm actually drinking till this day is Uncle Lee's Organic Green Tea. It can be found at Walmart and online on amazon.com it's one of the best tasting organic green teas I've ever had. Here are a couple reasons why it would be a good idea to consume Organic Green Tea everyday:</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"></p><ol style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em 2em; padding: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The ingredients in Organic green tea will increase fat burning</span></p></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Organic green tea also has ingredients that can reduce bad breath</span></p></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Organic green tea is also a great source of antioxidants</span></p></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Organic green tea is extremely inexpensive</span></p></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.5em;"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Organic green tea may also help boost brain function</span></p></li></ol><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These are just a couple of the benefits of drinking organic green tea every single day. It's a perfect addition to help with your health and immune system in these days and times.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">Vitamin D3</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you're vitamin D deficient you may want to think about taking a supplement on a daily basis if you don't get around sun very often. Unfortunately I am vitamin D deficient. I found out through a doctor's visit and I hope when I go back I won't be deficient anymore hopefully. This supplement is also very inexpensive.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">Organic Sea Moss Capsules</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I tried to use the dried sea moss, soak it, put it in the blender and make drinks with it but dried sea moss just had a very “ocean'' type of smell and taste to it. It made my sink, my refrigerator, and different jars smell like the ocean (I nicknamed it Sebastian) . It wasn't a really bad smell but it was very potent. I liked the way I felt when I did drink it so I decided to look for organic sea moss capsules and started to take those daily instead. Irish sea moss capsules have a lot of nutrients in them. Try to get them one hundred percent organic and wildcrafted if you can. Check Amazon and Ebay.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">Probiotic supplement</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I came down with the stomach flu about 2 years ago. I went to a local clinic and I'm so glad I got a really good doctor who observed I was having repeated stomach problems and recommended that I take the Garden of Life Primal Defense Ultra Probiotic Formula capsules. His recommendation was a good one because I haven't had any stomach problems since I've been taking these probiotic capsules. These probiotics are very popular and sell out quickly. I was not aware how important your gut health was and how you need to protect your stomach to keep from getting sick from different foods.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial;">Multi-Vitamin Gummies</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">These are my very favorite gummy vitamins. These gummy vitamins taste like candy. The gummies have a really fruity natural taste to them. These gummies are the Vita Fusion MultiVites. I take two of these Vita Fusion gummies per day. There's no gluten, no high fructose corn syrup, no dairy, no artificial sweeteners or flavors. I depend on these gummy vitamins daily for immune system support the same way as the probiotics, sea moss capsules, and vitamin d3.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY_-wICmNGXOWtjnkrec2YIZajZwhIw3hSJe5qju7pjfnjKn3GfXs4JQKivK6HVzJH8_azq7g24lILqBk4azgD-YVN3aWzgacdiNzjpotfRVyXU5i7JoBVCeNL-H1pmBEclnfpPZhoeDmZ9FKRsv0JiFkmc1HHMTwDGkiMxkq7BRyiG133fdEWPszmLQ=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgY_-wICmNGXOWtjnkrec2YIZajZwhIw3hSJe5qju7pjfnjKn3GfXs4JQKivK6HVzJH8_azq7g24lILqBk4azgD-YVN3aWzgacdiNzjpotfRVyXU5i7JoBVCeNL-H1pmBEclnfpPZhoeDmZ9FKRsv0JiFkmc1HHMTwDGkiMxkq7BRyiG133fdEWPszmLQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have incorporated organic green tea and multiple capsules into my daily routine in the morning and have felt very healthy throughout this whole time. For the organic green tea I make two bags with hot filtered water and agave sweetener in a big cup (it's good hot and cold), I take one of each for the sea moss, vitamin D3 and probiotics. For the Vita Fusion gummies I take two of those a day.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I am not a doctor so I cannot recommend any of these products all but I can say in my experience taking them on a daily basis I can say they have helped me feel great through all of 2020, 2021 and now 2022. Do not forget to add in some exercise to lower your stress and don’t forget to laugh (it's the best medicine ever). I'm glad to share this information and I hope it helps somebody out there. In the meantime eat healthy, keep your head up and stay positive.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.75em;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4949; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.8px;" /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-79566655128405498292021-12-15T12:53:00.001-08:002021-12-15T12:53:39.842-08:00Creative Ways to Add Spice to Your Meal<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're ever getting tired of a certain kind of dish: don't be shy about shaking things up! Although you could reinvent your entire plate, there are things you can do to increase the intrigue of nearly any meal that you love.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-59f6e6ce-7fff-1f3d-35ac-1a6357cf2112"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are four of the most creative ways to add some heat and flavor to your food while still getting to enjoy the familiar flavors that you love.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unique Spices</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We all know about cayenne and chile powder, but why not take it further? In southwestern American states, there's a popular spice called chiltepin.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Made from powdered chiltepin peppers, this fine red grain is incredibly spicy and quickly adds heat to any dish without adding much flavor outside of it. This ingredient is the best way to heat up familiar dishes without changing their flavor too much. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There's a lot of hot flavor in this, so a little chiltepin goes a long way! If you're interested in trying this, ensure you buy the full powder instead of trying to make it from dried peppers yourself since it can be hazardous to breathe in while blending.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun Dipping Sauces</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dipping sauces can change the flavor of any dish without having to change the steps of making it! This could mean serving a dish with fun </span><a href="https://pepperjelly.net/collections/pepper-jelly-dips-spreads" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pepper jelly</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or making your own unique sauce.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If there's any fast-food chain you love that has a tasty spicy or tangy sauce, consider </span><a href="https://blog.cheapism.com/how-to-make-fast-food-sauces/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">looking up homemade duplicates</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that you can try in your kitchen! This is a fun way to try out making your own sauces while getting to make it as spicy or mild as you'd like.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creative Combinations</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you're used to the classics and want something fresh, consider replacing parts of the recipe to boost the flavor some. This could mean replacing the cheese in chicken cordon bleu with pepper jack or adding buffalo sauce to your favorite hollandaise when you make eggs benedict. Combining spicy and creamy together ensures that it doesn't devour the original flavor of the dish but amplifies it and makes it something more playful.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost any dish can have items shipped out or added to make it spicier, like replacing celery in your mirepoix with jalapenos to keep the same bright green texture while adding spice. So don't be afraid to get creative.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes Spice Isn't Capsaicin.</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although most people think of hot peppers when they think of heat: </span><a href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/cooking-with-hot-peppers-2355998" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">capsaicin isn’t the only way to make a dish burn</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in a good way! Instead, consider spicing it up in other ways. For example, for desserts, cinnamon can add a lot of unexpected heat.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Although it's usually used in smaller amounts, cinnamon, when enough is used, can quickly build into a pleasant warmth and is the reason why Altoids and Big Red gum are known for a nice burn. </span></p><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In savory dishes, consider including horseradish! This root can pack a major punch and is </span><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fake-wasabi-horseradish_n_561bd666e4b0082030a33959" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the main ingredient in American wasabi</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: so you know it’s hot. It’s a delicious and healthy ingredient you can add to almost any savory dish to create a complex flavor.</span></span>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-35489899541582678002021-12-07T15:48:00.001-08:002021-12-07T15:48:35.301-08:00How To Make Easy Deep Fried Oreos At Home<p> I have been wanting a deep fried Oreo for years! Every time I would go to an amusement park or fair the stand for deep fried Oreos wasn't open. I was so intrigued about these deep fried Oreos I said "I'm going to make them myself from home" I was surprised at how little bit of ingredients to make them. Here is everything you need:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMAB1s-24pxklJUEG3g0vi701rdcd2m_KRoGmjsBbXp5GgAzQc-x89V7opWdQjzJS_FAkWb-53Lt1FC5dyol46WXe4p2qP-Zh6V33yRPnXrBc5NXbq3AMyUaxYIx6nGA59rk4Op9wCPqPS8iVojQaZ0ofg1EQ2Tkibqz0QJT4Vv5OqeMRgBTvQg4S6Rw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMAB1s-24pxklJUEG3g0vi701rdcd2m_KRoGmjsBbXp5GgAzQc-x89V7opWdQjzJS_FAkWb-53Lt1FC5dyol46WXe4p2qP-Zh6V33yRPnXrBc5NXbq3AMyUaxYIx6nGA59rk4Op9wCPqPS8iVojQaZ0ofg1EQ2Tkibqz0QJT4Vv5OqeMRgBTvQg4S6Rw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is it! (Plus the milk I forgot to put in the photo) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Pack of Oreos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- 1 Cup Pancake Mix</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-2/3 Cup of milk (pictured below)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-1 egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-1 1/2 Teaspoon vegetable oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Confectioner Sugar (To sprinkle on top when the Oreos are finished)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPBF8Y5zCoG1OQJ_IqA47G_eu4-ld9Z_6BD6gLpyuRjqq9L86Ld7InYrmL-pHzy6N8RG2gt9RHmXCxvAos95s8MTXeB6MxD9wOEEO3Cpw5lDw8oVwJwfUTeJoOe1JsFxgT2liBunqzQEoUcO4srL-hHBLuK2MVmfnCx7_I9VFAabtzYZ5RQ66MYtl1AA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPBF8Y5zCoG1OQJ_IqA47G_eu4-ld9Z_6BD6gLpyuRjqq9L86Ld7InYrmL-pHzy6N8RG2gt9RHmXCxvAos95s8MTXeB6MxD9wOEEO3Cpw5lDw8oVwJwfUTeJoOe1JsFxgT2liBunqzQEoUcO4srL-hHBLuK2MVmfnCx7_I9VFAabtzYZ5RQ66MYtl1AA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div>This is all you need to make deep fried Oreos at home. Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and make a nice batter to dip the Oreos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs5-Uo4djh43zBXpkTYW-Hd0NuuZTOjQfMw8DSFxqZ9LGQ2MHWYEOwFU-FBGO-UJJdIe9JNVRAlxlFFl3WoayjZqDJevhP9omICO5eE8mI8UCNjQnioqw3ZtD0e-FaXlXnQE1GjxneqsemKh8Et6ai4AZeXJFAj4k219592Qsh-YGX2jfjjPU2m4tLrg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs5-Uo4djh43zBXpkTYW-Hd0NuuZTOjQfMw8DSFxqZ9LGQ2MHWYEOwFU-FBGO-UJJdIe9JNVRAlxlFFl3WoayjZqDJevhP9omICO5eE8mI8UCNjQnioqw3ZtD0e-FaXlXnQE1GjxneqsemKh8Et6ai4AZeXJFAj4k219592Qsh-YGX2jfjjPU2m4tLrg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div>My batter was a little thin so I added some more pancake mix to make it just a tad more thick but not too thick. Add the milk a little at a time so you can get the batter exactly how you would like it. Here is the fun part...Dip your Oreos with a slotted spoon and put them in the hot oil.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPeK55-NInLlVhRjb4eRiYvR1hEYJ4XVWZyY_0g7PZZaByJTBv1mQ3Bi7yxVuwGL15cj4-8H5daZNVbG0xj2Np5Eqjx_vDascoQDVuTZQMbKlkzEInC3s1TcYj5xION5ytNA_J2LUR5sYUzn3ouZTq-SPJSF6pS9o9iYzJuKIoUX_qcqIPOBJDeyuLiw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPeK55-NInLlVhRjb4eRiYvR1hEYJ4XVWZyY_0g7PZZaByJTBv1mQ3Bi7yxVuwGL15cj4-8H5daZNVbG0xj2Np5Eqjx_vDascoQDVuTZQMbKlkzEInC3s1TcYj5xION5ytNA_J2LUR5sYUzn3ouZTq-SPJSF6pS9o9iYzJuKIoUX_qcqIPOBJDeyuLiw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the deepest pan I have to fry in. Make sure you have enough oil in the pan to almost immerse the Oreo. They cook extremely quick so make sure to turn them quickly after about a minute or two. It's very similar to how funnel cakes cook and taste.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHNgZ5St9zwi7s9E8s6QpaTmK4qMZgVErTZnpWDMV-0SmWAAScK-eW1vQOANCxzyGcaw-fiAYcYQMNiJYVoFqHhGM6r9iLP3hXRXmkvgNQyLajedRtTxoVO3zLtbnFcGE2EpGt_a1BIUnvA-tpVu6lkgIgNzv2j-eUpAexD7wQxdhZKoeAck4RwTjQNw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHNgZ5St9zwi7s9E8s6QpaTmK4qMZgVErTZnpWDMV-0SmWAAScK-eW1vQOANCxzyGcaw-fiAYcYQMNiJYVoFqHhGM6r9iLP3hXRXmkvgNQyLajedRtTxoVO3zLtbnFcGE2EpGt_a1BIUnvA-tpVu6lkgIgNzv2j-eUpAexD7wQxdhZKoeAck4RwTjQNw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take them out put them on a plate with paper towels. Sprinkle the confectioner sugar on top and enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinCPZ1E5RU97UqFP1uTHhkmNUFA-lvW1KXzqP4PwRKtAzZ_qD_6mq3K_RHkg_UycyDpNAHy31m5797KbLsIJxa021_dBNqE50EM0lbOYZ8ssvBaCpwvi4HbLbaU4aYMn5S9uz5KaT2rTqMi4RIAlveWrdsYBeAjALTDhzu0ouJd73QCEIiAZtxACcXsQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinCPZ1E5RU97UqFP1uTHhkmNUFA-lvW1KXzqP4PwRKtAzZ_qD_6mq3K_RHkg_UycyDpNAHy31m5797KbLsIJxa021_dBNqE50EM0lbOYZ8ssvBaCpwvi4HbLbaU4aYMn5S9uz5KaT2rTqMi4RIAlveWrdsYBeAjALTDhzu0ouJd73QCEIiAZtxACcXsQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They turned out amazing! I ate all 12 (That's not good) but that is how good they were. I can't wait to do these with family because it reminds me of carnival/fair/amusement park food and I think it makes for a good time with a group of people. Make sure to give these a try for your next game night or gathering. Thank you for stopping by and have a great one!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-41978795418499247302021-12-05T08:13:00.000-08:002021-12-05T08:13:27.892-08:00How To Do Custom Pink and Tan Press On Nails<p> Doing custom press on nails from home is extremely easy. All you need is any shape of press on nail (make sure they are full cover) Any type of nail stand, and some type of sticky putty to attach the press on nails.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMNGfq7nSCdF8KML-2bKMZqCEDpxRKvcnFEl7SCQck8McM3qynd5a-wsYcJvQwEPn6R8pIf2kKiTaucEYQtinxxXHhZiT1cKiHRlqKS2uPYRdTJsyE1YU2yT3IkpvEXAB6D_edUvrUHivZuOPKylNyjks-lPLJC62TvV9UlCc4H2dE3Il6gO_ecrXI2Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMNGfq7nSCdF8KML-2bKMZqCEDpxRKvcnFEl7SCQck8McM3qynd5a-wsYcJvQwEPn6R8pIf2kKiTaucEYQtinxxXHhZiT1cKiHRlqKS2uPYRdTJsyE1YU2yT3IkpvEXAB6D_edUvrUHivZuOPKylNyjks-lPLJC62TvV9UlCc4H2dE3Il6gO_ecrXI2Q=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take your sticky putty and put your press on nails on your stands. These are for a (24) set of custom nails to be sold later on. You can also do these just for yourself or for friends and family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIr_pK3cZ_vXSaIpIVUFEZOm9HTF2yCPubEHXVrwPULJuscKdPIE9P3SGJgEiVVKjd4oOg2IEhpuErAztVN91nlLnDWm_SM_8SCVD7ErcNbVN7-y3DfpoKqS1awpVgyWoxaDGv3K6JwQUH_ktahYceXzKRgIvLBnJKz_CEm57bWpIfoz6oD78OV_nKSA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIr_pK3cZ_vXSaIpIVUFEZOm9HTF2yCPubEHXVrwPULJuscKdPIE9P3SGJgEiVVKjd4oOg2IEhpuErAztVN91nlLnDWm_SM_8SCVD7ErcNbVN7-y3DfpoKqS1awpVgyWoxaDGv3K6JwQUH_ktahYceXzKRgIvLBnJKz_CEm57bWpIfoz6oD78OV_nKSA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To keep them all together while designing them I cut a gift box from The Dollar Tree in half and made it strong with some colored duct tape. It just makes it easier when cmoving multipe sets of press on nails around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9q2VqaOyd46jpWhGxOj2uCwyhlZXXpov8OigVrDbFsWwLaUue8JYeYAE8SU2VLe9fspQ80WMmCjiezZSJrFhO8cojQ8fJhV1JetNsMqGfsJ7876Llr7Xpsznn-SS7uEQKA7EEsrkU5f4ixg7HZSq7IwevVg4NBjd70mQFbekTBAXENuFCcXvR3F412w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9q2VqaOyd46jpWhGxOj2uCwyhlZXXpov8OigVrDbFsWwLaUue8JYeYAE8SU2VLe9fspQ80WMmCjiezZSJrFhO8cojQ8fJhV1JetNsMqGfsJ7876Llr7Xpsznn-SS7uEQKA7EEsrkU5f4ixg7HZSq7IwevVg4NBjd70mQFbekTBAXENuFCcXvR3F412w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that your press on nails are set up and ready to be painted it's time to pick out your nail polish colors. I'm going with a combination of pink and tan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn6_wFpzZ6nMDN22gniIXSHLef41xYgeI6mDEZy6GhMacekoBn1Fo80TvfvoqkO8hM9UrDbUPyG5whemOZNJqzmZ8acXDwofy4oIIuRS5D-1Cu55Ag_75zkxoiLXmdzqiVngwOfFveLSKkMMxX2lzilYHhOtI_jUUMNr7K86nDgJpc9uyJnqCkHPZz-w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn6_wFpzZ6nMDN22gniIXSHLef41xYgeI6mDEZy6GhMacekoBn1Fo80TvfvoqkO8hM9UrDbUPyG5whemOZNJqzmZ8acXDwofy4oIIuRS5D-1Cu55Ag_75zkxoiLXmdzqiVngwOfFveLSKkMMxX2lzilYHhOtI_jUUMNr7K86nDgJpc9uyJnqCkHPZz-w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div>My colors of nail polish chosen are: Kiss Gel Shine Nail Polish in DTGNP06 and L.A. Colors Color Craze Nail Polish in a shade of "Simply"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgguzvvasvyFi4-Gn2YetYTbj8AxW61PnLbbWhlvkS9xZqxYZLhCjDGjmuggjOYH7Jnb9I2BV04SLeuvfKnzuAYklBHoatTZq5c77irt_kT6bgBIsFd9S7iYyoj2SIvP-GWwZqwugiu6UFWUEtsppZR2_qccKxlwEDR2-DobvN6peqcKsStig8LEANO5Q=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgguzvvasvyFi4-Gn2YetYTbj8AxW61PnLbbWhlvkS9xZqxYZLhCjDGjmuggjOYH7Jnb9I2BV04SLeuvfKnzuAYklBHoatTZq5c77irt_kT6bgBIsFd9S7iYyoj2SIvP-GWwZqwugiu6UFWUEtsppZR2_qccKxlwEDR2-DobvN6peqcKsStig8LEANO5Q=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div>I chose to do some press on nails in the pink shade and some nails in the tan shade of nail polish. The tan press on nails will be designed with acrylic paint and some nail art brushes and tools.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCSqpJj6TkjtcC4PXG1NJS1AxkY0W544c0qubqkw_eN2ySy-I8DeykcAkB7WoOiNbgRsROwr-ViUXc4NJ0UIB5iSHLjjf1VT23mkyNPRDd9q7aYHjmbbLo2TfH7ITqi2GfC_5BW8nK7_TTqfSOYB9VwHAvxGNi6yFPm-xqGMnjhzuq47_zM5RPnurtjg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCSqpJj6TkjtcC4PXG1NJS1AxkY0W544c0qubqkw_eN2ySy-I8DeykcAkB7WoOiNbgRsROwr-ViUXc4NJ0UIB5iSHLjjf1VT23mkyNPRDd9q7aYHjmbbLo2TfH7ITqi2GfC_5BW8nK7_TTqfSOYB9VwHAvxGNi6yFPm-xqGMnjhzuq47_zM5RPnurtjg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div>The acrylic paints are from Michaels by Craft Smart. I also have a liner brush, angle nail art brush and dotting tools that I will be making various nail art designs on each press on nail with.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6bvOTGWQIGHodq6l4G96LFAsNixdv_Vtf_ETjoGABdItgRD6LXjAbHTDszeJaaX27FzVGLR8YoUJWnkWk3Iuc_Ax-ijSIVEfdzgZ_d-71FLugNF8ZK8qD5dwGK7J8I_bO_-0NhXQwDXaDUIMzEGDALG3h0-kMVnHJ2pFjzcmHbvqcQTwP03wlgFyiWg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6bvOTGWQIGHodq6l4G96LFAsNixdv_Vtf_ETjoGABdItgRD6LXjAbHTDszeJaaX27FzVGLR8YoUJWnkWk3Iuc_Ax-ijSIVEfdzgZ_d-71FLugNF8ZK8qD5dwGK7J8I_bO_-0NhXQwDXaDUIMzEGDALG3h0-kMVnHJ2pFjzcmHbvqcQTwP03wlgFyiWg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As the nail art is being done the acrylic paint will dry depending on how thick you put the acrylic paint on. You will know it's dry when it looks like chalk and is dry to the touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGh3YQl5Q4Hh6bG10sKXWRksN7SjBFtdnCju6LQaUZemBSUR5pwxqY5MiKShaPmujOwLDTLRty6j7YZm3SI56Rfb3bFdftJDzbi-w6mIfTy886BNKfI6njSzTsQyOqtyrmIYFZpBL2eFQqDx24BMfFskakqQyP-GfVKFFftP0k2KUOVIvO5arQnrMRHA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGh3YQl5Q4Hh6bG10sKXWRksN7SjBFtdnCju6LQaUZemBSUR5pwxqY5MiKShaPmujOwLDTLRty6j7YZm3SI56Rfb3bFdftJDzbi-w6mIfTy886BNKfI6njSzTsQyOqtyrmIYFZpBL2eFQqDx24BMfFskakqQyP-GfVKFFftP0k2KUOVIvO5arQnrMRHA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I let the press on nails dry for about an hour just to make sure there is no smudging or smearing when I apply the topcoat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_QKAktFc26Hf6-1d3tuSZO0_jxqzgl7C866OyFOmE1AX7AgJnYoLiPhh1PYHcJ__APvwkxxGL65oYmQRn2XKeiNLJplEd2TK7eC7-h0gFFhfAJ7sLbtDA1OWGrBh0ZaWD-eDo2qRPqFICDL8LteReMrzPzqFZNYuqbAyKTjVth9RiG7QvwqTW6hhGtg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_QKAktFc26Hf6-1d3tuSZO0_jxqzgl7C866OyFOmE1AX7AgJnYoLiPhh1PYHcJ__APvwkxxGL65oYmQRn2XKeiNLJplEd2TK7eC7-h0gFFhfAJ7sLbtDA1OWGrBh0ZaWD-eDo2qRPqFICDL8LteReMrzPzqFZNYuqbAyKTjVth9RiG7QvwqTW6hhGtg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm big on this Poshe Super Fast Drying Topcoat. I apply two coats to all of my press on nail sets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh26GYN5K1O3ZD-Y14Z1AIyyF4QBkzRa1oWK_NwIjtjNZk8krer_5zhfqJ1cWi6C6goMki3mBdwaiv3YtfukMFrZ2MrjdaCLqhCUqwrmJcQ1InLtFIoBR1hEcwlSOUxjYcUoU5iliiJjjpvey1LcpOWK8nRrWhevUJyO2O_WqJvURLknG0pjzZL7CMplQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh26GYN5K1O3ZD-Y14Z1AIyyF4QBkzRa1oWK_NwIjtjNZk8krer_5zhfqJ1cWi6C6goMki3mBdwaiv3YtfukMFrZ2MrjdaCLqhCUqwrmJcQ1InLtFIoBR1hEcwlSOUxjYcUoU5iliiJjjpvey1LcpOWK8nRrWhevUJyO2O_WqJvURLknG0pjzZL7CMplQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the press on nails have two coats of Poshe topcoat on them I let them dry for a couple hours before I put them in a box. If possible letting them dry for (24) hours would be ideal but if thats is not possible at least a couple hours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDLQF3KYgHwg47pn9AQLwH_rO9-OxPbYzweOedyhslriTX8bxzkEAeuvQHR5KglbL_oClbabGTuuHThXU4knhhBwyLczD90Heslx-GHzcBqpBc1QolsTMT-fL8q4tU07Q2-ptgaYhyb2O3tWWEHbN_9zUj05nLJkWrnA0aPm3WNBWD3UKatrgCdMnsmw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDLQF3KYgHwg47pn9AQLwH_rO9-OxPbYzweOedyhslriTX8bxzkEAeuvQHR5KglbL_oClbabGTuuHThXU4knhhBwyLczD90Heslx-GHzcBqpBc1QolsTMT-fL8q4tU07Q2-ptgaYhyb2O3tWWEHbN_9zUj05nLJkWrnA0aPm3WNBWD3UKatrgCdMnsmw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After you have let the press on nails dry they can placed in a box for storage yourself, a friend or shipped to a customer. In a few easy steps you can have custom press on nails to keep, gift or sell. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leave some color combinations or nail ideas if you have any to share! Thank you for stopping by make sure to come back!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-87766398206456745252021-10-02T13:45:00.001-07:002021-10-02T13:45:29.680-07:00DIY Balloon Background For YouTube Videos (Dollar Tree Table Cloth)<p> I'm all about some DIY projects. So when I was thinking about changing my video backdrop/ background in my recording room for YouTube I thought about the popular organic balloon garlands I keep seeing online and on Instagram. I used to work at a party store for years blowing up balloons on a daily so I thought this would be a fun DIY balloon project. I got a balloon pump from Ebay, table cloth from The Dollar Tree and the balloons are both from The Dollar Tree and Ebay.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pMOLWRK1Wwk/YVjBHgIZ_ZI/AAAAAAAAAnA/VhNSkoGx2oowEA-kqOIVR7i-RYMvdUVpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pMOLWRK1Wwk/YVjBHgIZ_ZI/AAAAAAAAAnA/VhNSkoGx2oowEA-kqOIVR7i-RYMvdUVpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1458.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a ball blowing them up with the hand pump! There was no design I just blew up all the colors and bunched them together. There was a pack of (6) Confetti balloons from The Dollar Tree that were great accents in the bunches. The balloons were one big garland and then I messed up and put some strong double sided tape on them and it made the middle pop. Which ended up being cool because I ended up with two clusters. One for each side of me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75RbW4ZO024/YVjB6tm1v7I/AAAAAAAAAnI/yiyPRP2d8gE3V9gQhd8jJdyTGGY8efXeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_1460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-75RbW4ZO024/YVjB6tm1v7I/AAAAAAAAAnI/yiyPRP2d8gE3V9gQhd8jJdyTGGY8efXeQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1460.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was very impressed with the outcome! The two clusters on both sides of me while I sit in the middle for videos or pictures. The table cloth was black which really made the colors pop out. This can also be done for parties as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-no7o8V5XwzU/YVjCe1cXMaI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/Eg7wQcDT7vwtU8pcKJgAdVFlNfUFGtO8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/IMG_6219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="828" height="350" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-no7o8V5XwzU/YVjCe1cXMaI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/Eg7wQcDT7vwtU8pcKJgAdVFlNfUFGtO8gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h350/IMG_6219.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Very cool DIY balloon backdrop/background that cost me very little but gave off a great look on camera and for photos. I have a couple more ideas with balloons for future backdrops. If you want to see the full video on Youtube of how I put this together with all my shenanigans included click below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="414" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Qie17oe1Hk" width="498" youtube-src-id="0Qie17oe1Hk"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for reading and stopping by! Hope you got some balloon ideas flowing for your next at-home project. Have a great one!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-19415511206663289022021-09-27T10:38:00.001-07:002021-09-27T10:38:45.149-07:00Quick Easy Dairy Free Garbanza Bean Salad (Chickpea Salad)<p> This is one of my favorite quick bean salads I make when I need to prep some food to last a couple days. Dairy-free garbanzo bean aka chickpea salad is my favorite because there is REALLY no cook time. Unless you would like to make your garbanzo beans fresh. Mines are out of the can but you can make this with homecooked garbanzo beans and it will be even tastier! Here is everything you need to make this delicious dish!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwoO3pVDsNQ/YVH9J7EjzyI/AAAAAAAAAmg/yCKZYQjxKsMNK7OJE1XPilO-sw1j8MSSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FwoO3pVDsNQ/YVH9J7EjzyI/AAAAAAAAAmg/yCKZYQjxKsMNK7OJE1XPilO-sw1j8MSSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8932.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">I'm just one person so I used one can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) but feel free to add more if you are making this dish for more people. Black olives, Sweet relish, Plant based Mayo, Yellow Mustard, and red onion (its not pictured here but I added some sliced green olives also.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0aZ028vtW-Y/YVH99MgvBuI/AAAAAAAAAmo/KwEH959s1-w6Kd2B3n81MrnptlN0wjdbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0aZ028vtW-Y/YVH99MgvBuI/AAAAAAAAAmo/KwEH959s1-w6Kd2B3n81MrnptlN0wjdbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8933.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chop everything up into a bowl of your choice (everything except the garbanzo beans) get ready to add some seasoning and our wet ingredients.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5zUquoQhLw/YVH-ksw_AcI/AAAAAAAAAmw/c3GUX0TIvf4qhfhSVlYpOZGivUfwAN36QCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5zUquoQhLw/YVH-ksw_AcI/AAAAAAAAAmw/c3GUX0TIvf4qhfhSVlYpOZGivUfwAN36QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I go a little crazy with the seasonings and I added sunflower kernels. The sunflower kernels give the salad a crunch and a nutty flavor which is a great compliment to the taste in this garbanzo bean (chickpea) salad. Seasoning is optional you can use any type of seasoning that works for you here is what I put in this garbanzo bean salad: garlic powder, chopped chives, fine pink Himalayan sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground paprika. Only use the seasonings you like in your dish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8EPppxZ13I/YVH_vZH40tI/AAAAAAAAAm4/TB7VplUOFYkhiiJL2iZ2eoVzFDSHqZ7ngCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z8EPppxZ13I/YVH_vZH40tI/AAAAAAAAAm4/TB7VplUOFYkhiiJL2iZ2eoVzFDSHqZ7ngCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_8939.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Came out excellent! Added some crackers and topped it with some shredded dairy-free cheddar cheese. This is definitely one of my top quick recipes! Garbanzo bean salad can be a side dish for a dinner a quick snack with some crackers or just lunch by itself. You can find garbanzo beans (chickpeas) in a can for under $1.00 each or you can make them from scratch a bag might cost 1.49 but they are worth it. It's a staple in my pantry to have canned garbanzo beans and bags of dry garbanzo beans. Add them to your grocery list and start feasting!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-30543787206773864552021-09-17T13:02:00.000-07:002021-09-17T13:02:03.559-07:00Sinful Colors Nail Polish Swatch (4 Nail Polish Colors)<p> I did it again! I was able to scoop four colors of nail polish from The Dollar Tree all Sinful Colors brand! I'm super excited because its very rare to see Sinful Colors nail polish in The Dollar Tree. Sinful colors nail polish is usually in a store like Sally's or a higher priced beauty store. I was also impressed with the shades I picked up. Usualy the colors all look alike or they are dull and unwanted but these colors are POPULAR!.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K_xxehDP7Aw/YUTuxG6NhhI/AAAAAAAAAlk/0eZX789Qjso4ithJQ8GmV_MOirGaU413ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K_xxehDP7Aw/YUTuxG6NhhI/AAAAAAAAAlk/0eZX789Qjso4ithJQ8GmV_MOirGaU413ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First color is a deep lush red called "Redrum" It's a sexier type of deep red. Would look great on nails or toes. This is more of a classic color. If your a red lover this is a beautiful shade of red for a set of nails.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iFsLOfncyIM/YUTvkt8qkAI/AAAAAAAAAls/5M3OPJnqKLIPeGbq5IAJGov90LI81pvBACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iFsLOfncyIM/YUTvkt8qkAI/AAAAAAAAAls/5M3OPJnqKLIPeGbq5IAJGov90LI81pvBACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0067.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next color is called "Charmed" it's a fine glitter sparkle type of polish. This charmed color can be worn by it'sself but I feel like it would have popped so much more over a cool tone colored nail polish. But is very suttle by itself. Very fine and glittery without the flash. Like a elegant champagne glitter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXKWOnHjSU0/YUTwRgFG8cI/AAAAAAAAAl0/e5mSK0SNzgoy0okvW4kFzSKJE3IVisFDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXKWOnHjSU0/YUTwRgFG8cI/AAAAAAAAAl0/e5mSK0SNzgoy0okvW4kFzSKJE3IVisFDQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0070.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The third color named "Interglamactic" it's a violet purple but brighter type of shade. Not quite purple but not pink either so I would say it was more of a pretty violet shade. Great to step out of your comfort zone with. Not to bright but a stand out nail polish color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWZDKHcKWyk/YUTxNX_AimI/AAAAAAAAAl8/T66ZFhr4p2wU570NTHPk3OkQcRGP0g8lgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uWZDKHcKWyk/YUTxNX_AimI/AAAAAAAAAl8/T66ZFhr4p2wU570NTHPk3OkQcRGP0g8lgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0071.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least is "Spirirted" a lilac purple shade that is super cute. I have this shade on my pedicure right now and it looks great! I'm not a purple person but I might start doing a purple manicure and pedicure once in a while. It's a nice break from red or blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2tOUCCw9rw/YUTx2vR6KbI/AAAAAAAAAmE/16NohNmtgrUzFvHXyGfW1kTZ-GQj48ELwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2tOUCCw9rw/YUTx2vR6KbI/AAAAAAAAAmE/16NohNmtgrUzFvHXyGfW1kTZ-GQj48ELwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0074.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm very pleased to put all of these Sinful Colors nail polishes in to my collection. I would love to see a lot of these shades as press on nails. More manicures and pedicures with these nail polishes before the summer season is over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mh767krezP0/YUTyaqBwVcI/AAAAAAAAAmM/pMI-1CyuG9EnTvWv_GRl1Mk6jlqcf8JKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mh767krezP0/YUTyaqBwVcI/AAAAAAAAAmM/pMI-1CyuG9EnTvWv_GRl1Mk6jlqcf8JKQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0076.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You guys already know the drill! Check your local Dollar Tree or just a dollar store and even discount places like big lots and you can possibly run up on deals like these.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cYuv8WyhaOI/YUTy8x0Rz2I/AAAAAAAAAmU/4Oa4SGCk9Xw8560xcr3gSMe9X6MgdonUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cYuv8WyhaOI/YUTy8x0Rz2I/AAAAAAAAAmU/4Oa4SGCk9Xw8560xcr3gSMe9X6MgdonUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0080.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So grateful to have found these for a total of $4.00! (Plus tax of course) Thank you for checking out my Sinful colors nail polish swatch blog! As soon as I find more shades I will swatch them. Have a great one!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-27823217542383552122021-08-19T10:53:00.000-07:002021-08-19T10:53:08.500-07:003 Easy Acrylic Paint Nail Designs (With Cheap Tools)<p> You can create easy nail art with a couple tools that will make you look like a professional. For this demonstration I'm going to use some acrylic paint you can find at Michaels, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Jo Anns craft store or even online, A dotting tool (Can be found online or at a beauty store like Sally's), An old toothbrush (Not the same one for your teeth and a long line brush (usually found in a cheap nail art brush set)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tkEHxXY3hjg/YR6UI71AKTI/AAAAAAAAAjM/IkVmKCSxdSUBygJjbEZVMqaypJ9bqOe6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tkEHxXY3hjg/YR6UI71AKTI/AAAAAAAAAjM/IkVmKCSxdSUBygJjbEZVMqaypJ9bqOe6ACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First white dot design is super easy. I'm using a practice finger with a nail tip inserted. I painted the nail tip pink and started with one white dot. Next place two white dots above it and repeat that pattern until there is no more room for anymore dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gTG_2eLBKUE/YR6VMyeTCRI/AAAAAAAAAjU/bJjAmDZ4zyMtNHCeOTv35McAiNnKa8IQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gTG_2eLBKUE/YR6VMyeTCRI/AAAAAAAAAjU/bJjAmDZ4zyMtNHCeOTv35McAiNnKa8IQwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0039.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put top coat over it and now you have an easy peasy dot pattern you can do on all types of nails or just one accent nail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uo8IwE5vCpI/YR6VpZr-_0I/AAAAAAAAAjc/MOiGP3hYmJIAczNEky1vcFnVQU5XQ4ASACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uo8IwE5vCpI/YR6VpZr-_0I/AAAAAAAAAjc/MOiGP3hYmJIAczNEky1vcFnVQU5XQ4ASACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0058.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The second nail design is one of the most simple designs I've ever seen. Your going to take an old tooth brush dip the tip of the toothbrush into your desired acrylic paint and keep dabbing on the nail until you get the look you like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdjXxpnI6e8/YR6WIoJ4o7I/AAAAAAAAAjk/A-qFbBg33XgQjZ3W0_P9l1l_3As6htV6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdjXxpnI6e8/YR6WIoJ4o7I/AAAAAAAAAjk/A-qFbBg33XgQjZ3W0_P9l1l_3As6htV6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0042.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let it dry and put your desired topcoat over it and be proud of your one of a kind toothbrush design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IyFkGrqe6V4/YR6WpP4EhvI/AAAAAAAAAjs/uKGbJO2UmnQfmRhE32vjxwbMaFHIVX6PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IyFkGrqe6V4/YR6WpP4EhvI/AAAAAAAAAjs/uKGbJO2UmnQfmRhE32vjxwbMaFHIVX6PgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saved the geometric lines for last because this is the most challenging for a beginner with little to no nail art skills. Take your thinnest line brush dip it in the acrylic paint make sure to test your lines on a piece of paper or cardboard to make sure the lines are smooth and thin. Start with two sets of lines on one side of the nail then another two lines on the opposite side of the nail. Lastly start creating lines going thru the other lines. Now you have a geometric line nail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PT3iQIgHU-w/YR6X0aVG7hI/AAAAAAAAAj0/QRarYMdKSB8XjJ-XZqElxZ7hEGzzi7ijgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PT3iQIgHU-w/YR6X0aVG7hI/AAAAAAAAAj0/QRarYMdKSB8XjJ-XZqElxZ7hEGzzi7ijgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apply topcoat over the top and WALA you made a geometric nail design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-puTdNoBWxpM/YR6YKL49ePI/AAAAAAAAAj8/UV1jaLG5qiAJWbHXvKYF5g5zdIrns0laACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-puTdNoBWxpM/YR6YKL49ePI/AAAAAAAAAj8/UV1jaLG5qiAJWbHXvKYF5g5zdIrns0laACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0054.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All these nail designs and simple and with acrylic paint the designs are unlimited. Make sure to let your acrylic paint dry completely before applying the topcoat. You will know it's dry when it's a flat color and looks like chalk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1xSx2xz9_4/YR6Yx6xbK0I/AAAAAAAAAkE/jVVLCTvV_94bOLkIU5DQI5WEXcjN-FZ-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N1xSx2xz9_4/YR6Yx6xbK0I/AAAAAAAAAkE/jVVLCTvV_94bOLkIU5DQI5WEXcjN-FZ-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0050.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Happy Nail Designing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8Li412VDcw/YR6ZGsGv-aI/AAAAAAAAAkM/t1bON8yxT6Al1Kq3d68CQ4Bu-67mHN7qACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8Li412VDcw/YR6ZGsGv-aI/AAAAAAAAAkM/t1bON8yxT6Al1Kq3d68CQ4Bu-67mHN7qACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0053.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for stooping by! If you would like more nail art tutorial blogs let me know in the comments!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-19898169077165827382021-08-01T16:57:00.002-07:002021-08-01T16:57:16.071-07:00DIY Shaving Lotion (Frugal Hack)<p> This is my D.I.Y recipe for shaving lotion. I've used this recipe for years and years and I haven't had any cuts since I start making it. I used to buy shaving cream and I would be cut a couple times by the time I got done shaving my legs. With this DIY shaving lotion I never had that problem. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh-kMjaISoI/YQcezyJrChI/AAAAAAAAAhk/aJ0jVjLXAAU5-wInU012mrzJnSVwuBRAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh-kMjaISoI/YQcezyJrChI/AAAAAAAAAhk/aJ0jVjLXAAU5-wInU012mrzJnSVwuBRAQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_8904.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All these products are from of course... The Dollar Tree! You can use any brand of conditioner, baby shampoo, lotion and baby oil you would like. Here is the measurements for this quick DIY shaving lotion:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(1) Cup Conditioner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(1) Cup Baby Shampoo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(5) Tablespoons Of Lotion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(5) Tablespoons Of Baby Oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eotZqE4_cyc/YQcfk64TfAI/AAAAAAAAAhs/jf6ngzERJ1oaqb55_-r9tG35Q1h-fVKvACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eotZqE4_cyc/YQcfk64TfAI/AAAAAAAAAhs/jf6ngzERJ1oaqb55_-r9tG35Q1h-fVKvACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_8906.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also got my product mixing measuring cups and spoons from The Dollar Tree. I keep these things in the bathroom so they never mix with my measuring cups and spoons from the kitchen. The container is just a used old plastic jar from a hair product. I love to recycle!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_FLC97p6G8/YQcxAp8HNkI/AAAAAAAAAh0/b8TSMh2igLMl65ivFKb6P5c6EEmlUPFGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_FLC97p6G8/YQcxAp8HNkI/AAAAAAAAAh0/b8TSMh2igLMl65ivFKb6P5c6EEmlUPFGwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_8909.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put everything in a jar (preferably recycled :) take any object to stir (I'm using a craft stick) and mix all the ingredients up until smooth. Let the mixture sit for about (1) hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFpqZBU40x0/YQcx-hEoMdI/AAAAAAAAAh8/PYmsuEgkppQSJ3OpKuU7TeTULA_oaPOcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFpqZBU40x0/YQcx-hEoMdI/AAAAAAAAAh8/PYmsuEgkppQSJ3OpKuU7TeTULA_oaPOcgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_8910.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's an hour later and your mixture is ready to use! It will get thicker as time goes on so stir it up before using. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agMrDnFFClg/YQcyXM1OBNI/AAAAAAAAAiE/3s3Toi6_lnE1nbKsS6R1tLEBvhzhrIMVACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_8911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agMrDnFFClg/YQcyXM1OBNI/AAAAAAAAAiE/3s3Toi6_lnE1nbKsS6R1tLEBvhzhrIMVACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_8911.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of my favorite DIY projects for self care. You can shave your legs and under arms in minutes and feel smooth afterwards. I love using it right before I get in the shower. This DIY shaving lotion last so long! I did the video to make a batch in the video below in 2018 I didn't have to make it again until 2021! Talk about savings! Here is the video:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9lZXM5PvuMk" width="320" youtube-src-id="9lZXM5PvuMk"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by! Stay Happy and Frugal!💙💛💚</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-46769577204174663572021-06-07T09:00:00.002-07:002021-06-07T09:01:24.219-07:00LA Colors Nude Nail Polish Swatch (4 Nail Polish Colors)<p> Make sure to check your local Dollar Tree for LA Colors nail polish. I've been getting loads of new colors. I stock up on LA colors nail polish for my manicures and pedicures and also my custom press on nails I do for people on Ebay, Depop and Mercari. These colors are all in the nude/neutral family and they are very popular with my customers. I'm also a fan of these nail polish colors because they are more chill and laid back. I still go on public transportation alot so I like my colors to be more toned down.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjkX45uCftw/YL4-N2GFfcI/AAAAAAAAAfw/oEh-JGLAC6s2B99UTe4htnBhJF0NVfBvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjkX45uCftw/YL4-N2GFfcI/AAAAAAAAAfw/oEh-JGLAC6s2B99UTe4htnBhJF0NVfBvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely LOVE these colors from the lightest to the darkest they all have a great classy look. Here are the colors individually with the name of the LA colors shade of polish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WCEEwi7bhHo/YL4-p1U1e5I/AAAAAAAAAf4/v_cqj-nuRnElg2AyB04b95eRIrtgkL5qwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WCEEwi7bhHo/YL4-p1U1e5I/AAAAAAAAAf4/v_cqj-nuRnElg2AyB04b95eRIrtgkL5qwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1075.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This shade of LA colors nail polish is "In The Nude" I love this color for designing. It's a great color on it's own or for a back drop for acrylic paint or other nail polish colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XUAjboGSOHk/YL4_IFQ--VI/AAAAAAAAAgA/i4q1GeT0BcYltjgvaYHk_Rs0CaGOf5H9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XUAjboGSOHk/YL4_IFQ--VI/AAAAAAAAAgA/i4q1GeT0BcYltjgvaYHk_Rs0CaGOf5H9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1077.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This LA colors shade is called "Intimate" it has a nice light tan color to it. Perfect for a low key manicure/pedicure but still looks classy and neat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-sKExQiwGU/YL4_h7gjFqI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ldfDilKKgks9B18x7hlDIdTbGrKxQiwBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-sKExQiwGU/YL4_h7gjFqI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ldfDilKKgks9B18x7hlDIdTbGrKxQiwBQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This LA Colors shade is "Innocence" it's in the same tan/brown family as "Intimate" it's a slight bit darker but it's a great tan/nude type of color. Also would work well as a nail polish to add colors to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bw3A1mTPZ-A/YL5AaFr43BI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/06Yg4dSGcd0N-9-jPKPiVQzBbawZXbm0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bw3A1mTPZ-A/YL5AaFr43BI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/06Yg4dSGcd0N-9-jPKPiVQzBbawZXbm0ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1079.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This LA colors shade is "Warrior" I'm usually not a fan of this type of color but it's very pretty on the nail, I would definitely wear a manicure / pedicure with this color. It's also a perfect color if you have to go to work. It just blends so nicely and looks very rich. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XjL5VAnHI28/YL5BEMIAtEI/AAAAAAAAAgY/raG55kdZn10cqJplIlkpmampqsOwcseWACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XjL5VAnHI28/YL5BEMIAtEI/AAAAAAAAAgY/raG55kdZn10cqJplIlkpmampqsOwcseWACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1081.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love all 4 of these LA colors nail polish shades! I can't believe I only paid $4.00 I would have easily paid more to have this collection of nail polish colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mrmfNbKhZss/YL5BdTjh6II/AAAAAAAAAgg/lieG9pH6noIIrIVz5-ynBwwnpQKo_HSgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mrmfNbKhZss/YL5BdTjh6II/AAAAAAAAAgg/lieG9pH6noIIrIVz5-ynBwwnpQKo_HSgQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/IMG_1082.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make sure to check you local dollar tree and see what steals you can get on LA colors nail polish. I'm in Georgia and currently (its June 2021) all the dollar tree stores I've been to have been STOCKED with LA colors nail polish. So go on the hunt and get you some cheap nail polish.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-59357237668660431552021-06-04T12:46:00.000-07:002021-06-04T12:46:04.480-07:00Closet OOTD (Outfit Of The Day) Black Bleach Tee & Holey Jean Shorts (Rugged)<p> It's hot outside! I've been dressing a little grungy. This is more of a casual I don't give a &%4# look. I really like bleach, holes and rips in my clothes. The more worn it is the more I like it.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdjvQiMOmBg/YLqALo3ZHmI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/64fce_suq0QbrmfHdzVtfXJBCKGztH9EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1518" data-original-width="2048" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdjvQiMOmBg/YLqALo3ZHmI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/64fce_suq0QbrmfHdzVtfXJBCKGztH9EgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h474/IMG_4864.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I actually bleached this tee myself. It was in the give away bag but I decided to rescue it and the shirt came out very nice. My ripped arizona jean shorts I wear every spring/summer season. I'm happy I can still fit them. I put the outfit with a comfortable burgundy Sketcher sneaker. For some reason I can only wear them without socks (I know that's gross)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8wAwkmqgUBM/YLqA5pkjfLI/AAAAAAAAAfY/dg-6fxr6DakvaHHmtFeylaTYmm2bykaZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4847%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1336" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8wAwkmqgUBM/YLqA5pkjfLI/AAAAAAAAAfY/dg-6fxr6DakvaHHmtFeylaTYmm2bykaZQCLcBGAsYHQ/w418-h640/IMG_4847%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will definitely be wearing outfits like this all summer 2021 long</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pbOmr0MyiNw/YLqBM-Mhy_I/AAAAAAAAAfg/NsgoGNQTndY-nP_jempNx29WCYgFiWhYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pbOmr0MyiNw/YLqBM-Mhy_I/AAAAAAAAAfg/NsgoGNQTndY-nP_jempNx29WCYgFiWhYQCLcBGAsYHQ/w442-h640/IMG_4852.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You got to make sure your edges and hair don't care either. We have to have matching energy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gqpN5OCoZmI/YLqBf7V8sTI/AAAAAAAAAfo/oem_NaSE554ryPiuYFxAG2LmzH7kajnEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_4855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1202" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gqpN5OCoZmI/YLqBf7V8sTI/AAAAAAAAAfo/oem_NaSE554ryPiuYFxAG2LmzH7kajnEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w376-h640/IMG_4855.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This has to be one of my favorite looks so far. It has MELLE DON'T GIVE A &*%$ written all over it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shirt: On Fire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shorts: Arizona Jeans Co.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes: Sketchers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Necklace: Random Brand (Beauty Store)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-17652132640546906182021-06-04T08:18:00.001-07:002021-06-04T08:18:42.208-07:00Top 10 Streaming Apps When You Don't Have Cable (Free & Paid Apps)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFfg6U4YYUw/YBhSNdWmiJI/AAAAAAAAASc/N7p7kPxOXykA9se0NMjMOyuZmkRSq7mzQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0680.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="294" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fFfg6U4YYUw/YBhSNdWmiJI/AAAAAAAAASc/N7p7kPxOXykA9se0NMjMOyuZmkRSq7mzQCLcBGAsYHQ/w392-h294/IMG_0680.JPG" width="392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At first I was sure that went I got my apartment I was going to to need cable.</span> </p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">No boyfriend hardly no friends your over 30 and lonely your going to need some cable! </span> </p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I grew up with cable most of my life living with family so of course hike my </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">bill up to $200 let’s go!</span> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But then I thought about the times when the family fell on hard times.</span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can think of about (3) times I lived in a house or apartment with no cable and there was really no difference as long as there was internet.</span></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e6689524-7fff-34f7-c4fe-63136bf63bf9"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I moved into my apartment in 2018 and you know what I decided don’t want cable. I’m frugal I’m a rebel (I thought to myself) I’m going to march into Xfinity and tell them to give me internet only. That’s what I did! I don’t regret none of the decision. I pay less than $100 a month and here are my 10 top streaming apps some paid but most are free.</span></p></span></div></blockquote><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SkFno1o0A20/YBhW1i9MvsI/AAAAAAAAASo/uWNK5eIA9Jk-UMdadVFU-3Z1sqPh-ulAACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0682.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="275" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SkFno1o0A20/YBhW1i9MvsI/AAAAAAAAASo/uWNK5eIA9Jk-UMdadVFU-3Z1sqPh-ulAACLcBGAsYHQ/w402-h275/IMG_0682.JPG" width="402" /></a></div><br /><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e6689524-7fff-34f7-c4fe-63136bf63bf9"><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Netflix (Paid)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> It took me a minute to get used to the idea of paying $12.99/ month but it’s well worth the price. Back in the day on one movie theatre ticket I would spend $8.00-$10.00 after popcorn, drinks and snacks I spent well over $20.00. With so many television shows, stand up comedies, romance, drama, it’s hard to chose what to watch from day to day. My favorites right now are Bridgerton, Living Single (90’s throw back) and Forty Year Old Version. It’s definitely worth the monthly fee on my credit card.</span></p><br /><ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hulu </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paid</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I needed Hulu for a writing class assignment. I was kind of pissed because I wasn’t really trying to add any more monthly expenses. I got the $5.99/ month I was going to cancel it but then I saw some reality shows from TV I wanted to watch. Then I got totally hooked on Grown-ish and that basically made me keep it.</span></p><br /><ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pluto </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pluto is free! I really liked the interface. Pluto is set up like cable television and even has the music channels all the way at the end. There is MTV, BET all types of channels for specific genres like reality or comedy. Pluto was one of the first apps on my Roku TV it was great! I watched cooking channels all the time and movies. Pluto is a great free streaming app on my TV.</span></p><br /><ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">TUBI </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> When I want to watch a really good D list movie… This is it! Tubi reminds me of a bootleg Netflix. Yes you have to watch a couple commercials but there is so much to watch. My favorite section of all time on Tubi is the black cinema. I can watch old movies from that section all day long and there is some new ones too. Tubi is also free and is a must if you don’t have cable</span></p><br /><ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pandora (Free for me)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Yes you can pay for Pandora but the free version is great for me. Even though this is streaming music and not television shows or movies it’s still a source for entertainment that is free. Sometimes I just want to play some jazz or chill music and make some accessories or list in my shops while I jam to my music. Get a cup of tea going and we are having a good time. </span></p><br /><ol start="6" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Roku Channel </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I have a Roku TV so this app was already on my television and ready to go. Roku Channel interface is also set up like Netflix and Tubi. Roku Channel has different categories of TV Shows and Movies to watch. It was a steal to come with the television</span></p><br /><ol start="7" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Don’t be confused there are two streaming apps to choose from. YouTube TV that is the one you pay for and the regular YouTube App similar to what is on your phone and computer. You will have to put the regular YouTube app on your TV. I was trying to use the YouTube TV app and it kept saying I have to pay. That’s not the correct one we want free! So download the YouTube app right on your television and you’ll be able to watch movies (yes they have ads), your favorite you tubers and if you anything like me you watch yourself!</span></p><br /><ol start="8" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Film Rise </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I have Film Rise but I have never watched anything on it. There is a good amount of choices and categories. There are also other apps to download like Film Rise Comedy, Film Rise Thriller so that’s a win win to get all the different apps from Film Rise for free.</span></p><br /><ol start="9" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crackle </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crackle is another app sitting on my TV that goes unwatched but I just put on a Crackle original movie and it looks pretty good! Loads of choices but there is commercials. That is pretty much with anything that is free your going to watch advertisements. </span></p><br /><ol start="10" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Live Antenna TV (Free kind of)</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> It’s free but you do need to attach an antenna. I got one from Wal Mart for about $12.00 there are not a lot of channels anymore but there are some local ones and there is always something playing</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So there goes my top (10) Streaming Apps on My Roku TV. If you don’t have cable or your on a budget and don’t want to do the paid streaming apps you can still have plenty of television.</span></p></span></div></blockquote><p>💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛 💚💛💚💛</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-85532206802287756752021-05-29T15:08:00.000-07:002021-05-29T15:09:05.376-07:00Nail Polish Color Of The Day "Watermelon" By LA Colors (Manicure/Pedicure)<p> The Dollar Tree has really been coming through on these LA Colors nail polish! Every time I go to a new location they have more new colors. This week I picked up a LA Colors nail polish called "Watermelon" very beautiful deep dark berry pink color. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5UgU2-hexkM/YLK5SCwkX4I/AAAAAAAAAdc/dkHUo6RQ79AlMSc7HTvqNUZz-GTWPt8ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5UgU2-hexkM/YLK5SCwkX4I/AAAAAAAAAdc/dkHUo6RQ79AlMSc7HTvqNUZz-GTWPt8ggCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_1041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my first time getting this nail color most are duplicates so I buy the same colors over and over. It was nice to see a deeper shade of pink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-He6ZLXDy1Rw/YLK5wZIDUqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/QS14BZi3h6gPTCOa96cXjGFT5SHT5QNnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-He6ZLXDy1Rw/YLK5wZIDUqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/QS14BZi3h6gPTCOa96cXjGFT5SHT5QNnwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_1043.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LA Colors nail polish "Watermelon" was such a pretty color on my pedicure I decided to throw in a quick manicure also</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d-1SEZVWWko/YLK6UwV9qbI/AAAAAAAAAds/T7YPnMI_nYQ8yaDGD8IKs0xl2fPI2J0oACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_1044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d-1SEZVWWko/YLK6UwV9qbI/AAAAAAAAAds/T7YPnMI_nYQ8yaDGD8IKs0xl2fPI2J0oACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_1044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Definitely will be keeping the watermelon nail color from LA Colors for my nails and toes for this summer. Hope I can stock up on some new colors for the next post! Make sure to visit your local Dollar Tree and see if you can find any nail polish steals from LA Colors.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-88263097439147675652021-05-24T15:02:00.000-07:002021-05-24T15:02:06.535-07:00DIY Lotion Paraffin Traetment For Feet + Hands At Home (No Wax)<p> I feel like I've done this post on different blogs a million times. I always rewrite it because it's one of the cheapest coolest at home spa like treatments you will ever give yourself. I'm choosing to do the DIY Lotion Paraffin Treatment on my feet this time because my feet are extremely crusty right now. You can also do this DIY treatment on your hands the same way. Here is all you need to do this DIY lotion paraffin treatment and you might already have all of this in your home right now!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8MSZR8829G8/YKwd_RdxKgI/AAAAAAAAAb8/nX4l62eUoBo8Qh3MMIXyFgU0NEGzc37owCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8MSZR8829G8/YKwd_RdxKgI/AAAAAAAAAb8/nX4l62eUoBo8Qh3MMIXyFgU0NEGzc37owCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0958.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it! (2) Plastic bags (I have plenty from my grocery shopping) Any type of lotion (This one was from the dollar tree but I say go all out and splurge on some nice lotion your really like or even make some!) Lastly a pair of big comfy socks to warm your feet up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJeV8UEz4qw/YKwesJHkytI/AAAAAAAAAcE/vql_h0QtJ-glZrREFXGQOAwxYZwMiXzhACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJeV8UEz4qw/YKwesJHkytI/AAAAAAAAAcE/vql_h0QtJ-glZrREFXGQOAwxYZwMiXzhACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0961.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So we are going to wash our feet off clean and put LOADS of our chosen lotion on the feet. Be very generous this is the "Paraffin"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M54Pzw43Lnk/YKwfRMCidXI/AAAAAAAAAcM/RSXN5lJLAGgAp5EouH1SrmqDAoQ-BKZagCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M54Pzw43Lnk/YKwfRMCidXI/AAAAAAAAAcM/RSXN5lJLAGgAp5EouH1SrmqDAoQ-BKZagCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0963.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slide each foot into a plastic bag and tie the bag or tuck it in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pYMSA6WJLYw/YKwfmWkqOOI/AAAAAAAAAcU/rUgEN-CayjUe0mThrtV8K8ZIEZE44hoUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4725/IMG_0964%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3461" data-original-width="4725" height="293" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pYMSA6WJLYw/YKwfmWkqOOI/AAAAAAAAAcU/rUgEN-CayjUe0mThrtV8K8ZIEZE44hoUQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h293/IMG_0964%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Final step we are going to put on our comfy socks over the plastic bags to create that warm lotion that will now act like "paraffin" leave your feet like this for at least (20) mins the longer the better. If you can stand an hour go for it. Also you don't have to sit down you can walk around. It will be squishy but you'll create even more warmth by moving around. Watch a show or just kick back and relax until your ready to reveal those toes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qEqxhbzJVqE/YKwgj49L1-I/AAAAAAAAAcc/_wPv_y1nq9AzjkEcmuW2SexYy9oxShIdACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qEqxhbzJVqE/YKwgj49L1-I/AAAAAAAAAcc/_wPv_y1nq9AzjkEcmuW2SexYy9oxShIdACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_0967.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nice soft feet in about (20) minutes! I love this DIY Lotion paraffin treatment! Not just cause it cost pennies but my feet really do feel good afterwards and I know if they get ashy again I know what to do. Make a at home spa day with DIY feet and hand treatments. Who said being pampered had to be expensive. This is self care on a budget budget. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for stopping through! Make sure to try this DIY and share it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-62255848912622956372021-05-20T15:30:00.000-07:002021-05-20T15:30:01.519-07:00My Compact You Tube Vlogger On The Go Fanny Pack Gear<p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m always running around doing errands and trying to vlog at the same time. I saw there was a problem though, everything was always scattered everywhere. My camera would be in my jacket pocket, SD and battery in my pants pocket, and then my tripod would be too big to go in my purse so I would have to leave it at home. My old canon was on the way out so I said I was going to make the most compact affordable YouTube set up ever! It’s going to be so compact it will fit in a standard fanny pack! So here is the </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">YouTube</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> vlogger on the go fanny pack gear :</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YO9I3fmpfuc/YKbfXrRN7OI/AAAAAAAAAag/kZwkbqqZ4vougtnJ31hbnibg9PmuA0uuACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YO9I3fmpfuc/YKbfXrRN7OI/AAAAAAAAAag/kZwkbqqZ4vougtnJ31hbnibg9PmuA0uuACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/IMG_0968.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"> FANNY PACK</span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b8a3e4f-7fff-bf8d-9d07-ef80987e3d28"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course you need a basic fanny pack. The more zippers and pockets the better. Got this one of eBay for I think $8.00 it was meant for the gym actually.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-To38E1_TFYw/YKbfrEHlloI/AAAAAAAAAao/IL0rPWs2TsQnZf_IgXeMZOYzi2CxkzDcACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-To38E1_TFYw/YKbfrEHlloI/AAAAAAAAAao/IL0rPWs2TsQnZf_IgXeMZOYzi2CxkzDcACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0969.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"> DIGITAL CAMERA</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is my old Canon Powershot Elph I used for vlogging before the sound went out. UPDATE: I wanted a camera I could see myself in so I got the Canon SX740 SX. It's a great deal to me for the quality of footage I get plus the fact that I can see myself makes it all worth it! (Yes the new camera fits in the fanny pack as well)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Pu_HjiJFB0/YKbgUpPLNzI/AAAAAAAAAaw/urLYHYiRCfA353gn3DoZHIZhZvDd3WSTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Pu_HjiJFB0/YKbgUpPLNzI/AAAAAAAAAaw/urLYHYiRCfA353gn3DoZHIZhZvDd3WSTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0970.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"> MINI TRIPOD</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This little tripod is the best thing ever! It’s a Manfrotto mini tripod. It’s so small and fits in your hand perfectly. I didn’t know if it was going to fit into the fanny pack or not so when I saw it fit my day was made! I haven't stopped recording since.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SapNJjk2liw/YKbgj66lEGI/AAAAAAAAAa0/MkgAKj8701gSe6-kiHQBK3X33RbNz2_jACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SapNJjk2liw/YKbgj66lEGI/AAAAAAAAAa0/MkgAKj8701gSe6-kiHQBK3X33RbNz2_jACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0971.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"> EXTRA BATTERIES</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The extra batteries for me are a must! I use the record feature a lot so when my camera flashes red and tells me to change the battery I stop, change it, put the other one on charge and continue. For me I have (3) batteries for the Canon SX 740 SX that’s enough to keep me going for the entire day. The most I’ve ever had to change the battery is once in a day. (I do the same with the Canon Power Shot ELPH 340 HS and my DSLR Canon)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jzq6AWYFRmw/YKbg7AshSvI/AAAAAAAAAbA/IWO9noh7DoQ2h5f6gtuzgcxBUjq97zoWACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jzq6AWYFRmw/YKbg7AshSvI/AAAAAAAAAbA/IWO9noh7DoQ2h5f6gtuzgcxBUjq97zoWACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0972.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"> SD CARDS</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All together I probably have about (29) SD Cards because I list online daily and do videos on multiple platforms. For the average person 2-4 SD Cards with between 8GB to 16GB should be well more than enough to get started. When I’m out I have one in my camera and one in the fanny pack. UPDATE: I have now moved up to 32-64GB because of more photography and more video but it’s not necessary starting out a 16GB SD Card is ideal though)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ir88cTrjsp8/YKbhQbuxGVI/AAAAAAAAAbI/TNT23627UMcVjDcXLzTerO3QrOATXsdAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ir88cTrjsp8/YKbhQbuxGVI/AAAAAAAAAbI/TNT23627UMcVjDcXLzTerO3QrOATXsdAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0973.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"> MINI RING LIGHT</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This was a very inexpensive light and helps to be seen on camera when you are losing light. It’s meant to be clipped on a cell phone but it can be clipped anywhere. It gives off (3) strengths of light and it’s great at night time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5MWwUTwEKY/YKbhhM2sJfI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/pUGhc1HYsHsVxDicdDb4FiKVsvWxLmxQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5MWwUTwEKY/YKbhhM2sJfI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/pUGhc1HYsHsVxDicdDb4FiKVsvWxLmxQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0975.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it’s time to go out I make sure everything is charged and put on my fanny pack and I’m ready to record anywhere I go! </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This compact fanny pack set up can also be used for photography. You would probably need a mini bookbag to carry a bigger camera like a DSLR but you would still need everything I mentioned in the fanny pack You Tube set up.</span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">See being a YouTuber, Instagrammer or Tik Toker is only a fanny pack away! Get some starter gear and start creating!</span></p><br /></span>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-38625130476624944712021-05-16T13:39:00.000-07:002021-05-25T07:59:32.430-07:00Vanilla Allspice Cinnamon Pancakes (Frugal Breakfast)<p> This is one of my favorite quick breakfast recipes Vanilla Allspice Cinnamon Pancakes! It taste so good you wouldn't realize how low cost it is. Take a box of any brand Pancake mix I chose Kroger buttermilk pancake mix. The whole box is under $2.00 which is a steal because as a single person I will have that box for a long time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTM0RFYiRZY/YKF_9_qRF8I/AAAAAAAAAYs/f9Wl79yEWPcNG7LEId_kZ9AARdEzvmKMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTM0RFYiRZY/YKF_9_qRF8I/AAAAAAAAAYs/f9Wl79yEWPcNG7LEId_kZ9AARdEzvmKMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0979.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the couple ingredients that are going to turn your basic morning pancake into a gourmet five star restaurant tasting pancake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z294DpQpk20/YKGATZy0dMI/AAAAAAAAAY0/AkfvIUMtZWI-dftzgXFHhb2darBVXIo4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z294DpQpk20/YKGATZy0dMI/AAAAAAAAAY0/AkfvIUMtZWI-dftzgXFHhb2darBVXIo4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0978.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is all we are adding to the pancake mix. Water, Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract and Allspice. My cinnamon and imitation vanilla extract are from the Dollar Tree. The Allspice was from a farmer's market a very long time ago and was under $2.00.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-orPgLl8UyFU/YKGA16PYkkI/AAAAAAAAAY8/WSBZCJC8rpcWrZjJjE4YLp8Lx03274vSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-orPgLl8UyFU/YKGA16PYkkI/AAAAAAAAAY8/WSBZCJC8rpcWrZjJjE4YLp8Lx03274vSwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0980.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I combine all the ingredients into a mixing bowl. I don't measure out anything just put as much of everything as you would like. Some people don't like cinnamon or allspice you can omit both and just add vanilla if you chose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5OvNeQVnZM/YKGBX7SBRYI/AAAAAAAAAZE/TnwthRZera4k0n8gbRrNbSpX2BO5ZeHEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5OvNeQVnZM/YKGBX7SBRYI/AAAAAAAAAZE/TnwthRZera4k0n8gbRrNbSpX2BO5ZeHEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0981.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My batter made about (3) fluffy small/medium pancakes. I like to mix the batter for at least (5) minutes. In my mind it makes the pancake cook more fluffy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvkAEMdTDf0/YKGBvBF6krI/AAAAAAAAAZM/58hEn0XZNhg7OBK2kbmA-SEy4FW5uJmVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kvkAEMdTDf0/YKGBvBF6krI/AAAAAAAAAZM/58hEn0XZNhg7OBK2kbmA-SEy4FW5uJmVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0982.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And there it is! A (3) stack of beautiful golden brown vanilla cinnamon and allspice pancakes topped with some plant based butter and syrup. You can definitely stay in budget and eat great tasting meals. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the video I made on these pancakes on Youtube.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bK0s0-4yVZY" width="320" youtube-src-id="bK0s0-4yVZY"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for coming by to read the blog! Hope you make these for your next frugal breakfast!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-25892815845491439262021-05-13T10:43:00.001-07:002021-05-13T10:43:23.560-07:00I Made Creamy Multi-Purpose Liquid Soap For Pennies <p> This was more of an experiment. I saw a quick video with a lady grating a bar of Zote melting it with water, adding essential oils and storing it to use on dishes, clothes, for cleaning and even a bleach alternative. I have plenty of Zote bars in my pantry and I love DIY so I gave it a try. I must say that this is one of the BEST DIY projects I've ever done and I will use it for LIFE!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vIsnRUuibcI/YJ1e3iCCe4I/AAAAAAAAAXs/P6E7MS9MHbUcFHT9FnyAPkyUqH7EI5MlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vIsnRUuibcI/YJ1e3iCCe4I/AAAAAAAAAXs/P6E7MS9MHbUcFHT9FnyAPkyUqH7EI5MlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0930.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one bar of white Zote grated with a grater from the dollar tree, mixed with about a gallon of water, scented with eucalyptus & lavender essential oil and mixed with a hand blender made all of this soap!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AmQZre0scGo/YJ1fhequZUI/AAAAAAAAAX0/IAzu9Lut-scLCGs7S9elQnh_gIRIumxIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AmQZre0scGo/YJ1fhequZUI/AAAAAAAAAX0/IAzu9Lut-scLCGs7S9elQnh_gIRIumxIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0928.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had to look for more containers! I had so much soap I couldn't believe how much liquid one bar of Zote had made! It was very soapy and creamy. I'm not going to lie after it sits it has the consistency of snot (I know I'm gross right?) But it's good clean snot. This was the perfect recipe in times like this were you have people literally fighting over soap, hand wash and toilet paper. I even gave one bottle to my Mom there was so much! The only word that came to my mind was "ABUNDANCE" I wrote it on my dry erase board.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WroMQy4M89E/YJ1gjfbAjqI/AAAAAAAAAX8/5XoOLy7ZgYI6c4WwUtY7Jk4b7NMPnvRCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4886/IMG_0934%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3555" data-original-width="4886" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WroMQy4M89E/YJ1gjfbAjqI/AAAAAAAAAX8/5XoOLy7ZgYI6c4WwUtY7Jk4b7NMPnvRCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0934%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a clear example of abundance and how we have everything we need right in front of us if we look for it. I was very humbled that day. I actually made this batch on May 8th 2021 (5/8/2021) It's close to a week of having this stockpile of soap and I haven't even put a dent in it! I've hand washed some clothes, washed all my dishes, put some in a foaming hand soap dispenser and I still have plenty. It's truly a blessing to learn these type of things at this day and time. No fighting over soap for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E2dWH03ClNg/YJ1hcwRNOgI/AAAAAAAAAYE/ZRvywMj_Qd4Xk6ACITXL520Dns25fsamQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3714/IMG_0935%2B%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2964" data-original-width="3714" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E2dWH03ClNg/YJ1hcwRNOgI/AAAAAAAAAYE/ZRvywMj_Qd4Xk6ACITXL520Dns25fsamQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0935%2B%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Another tip if you want it to come out more like a liquid. Put a little squirt or two of your favorite dishwashing liquid in each bottle. I used some lavender scented Dawn and it gave it more bubbles, more scent and it's a little less thick. I will be using this Zote DIY soap FOREVER! On my next batch I might just make a tutorial post because it's too easy not to try! I wish abundance for anybody reading and make sure to try this at home!<div><br /><div><br /></div><div>NOTE* A Bar of Zote is about $1.00 in some places $1.09 but the popularity of Zote and the simplicity of the ingredients is getting noticed and I expect the price to be going up. It's sold out a lot at Wal Mart so if you see it at the $1.00 or $1.09 price grab a couple while you can at that price.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-1239152263195095952021-05-10T15:48:00.000-07:002021-05-25T07:59:13.452-07:00Easy (3) Ingredient Magic Mocktail Drink<p> With everything going on in the world I have really started to take eating, drinking and entertaining to a whole new level! Coming up with new mocktails, foods and desserts it becoming my new favorite hobby. I'm not going to lie I was going for the " Unicorn" type drink but it looked more toned down so I renamed it "Magic Mocktail" lolol here is what I bought to make it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4xpLWN-GIE/YJm1bPqAhGI/AAAAAAAAAXE/qamL85AZLo4jmR4MhknUp9WtO7Mtv_KzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4xpLWN-GIE/YJm1bPqAhGI/AAAAAAAAAXE/qamL85AZLo4jmR4MhknUp9WtO7Mtv_KzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0904.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All you need it any pink drink any blue drink and some club soda. All these drinks I found at the grocery store for $1.00.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maK--shZ_34/YJm1xtjqicI/AAAAAAAAAXM/qLXBdC2oDssQhaX6nVa9QVa-aMzEikcpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maK--shZ_34/YJm1xtjqicI/AAAAAAAAAXM/qLXBdC2oDssQhaX6nVa9QVa-aMzEikcpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0905.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made ice with the pink and blue drinks. (You can also make popsicles with the juice it's super sweet and kids would like it)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8hnW3LErA7c/YJm2LGP30tI/AAAAAAAAAXU/kdymrDHrLlUnPisYPh9--VC1p8JXKN3gACLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8hnW3LErA7c/YJm2LGP30tI/AAAAAAAAAXU/kdymrDHrLlUnPisYPh9--VC1p8JXKN3gACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0907.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the colored ice cubes in a tall glass alternating the colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D8qNmteyxWA/YJm2dNtR1cI/AAAAAAAAAXc/kWuRpMCzyVMreWJ5meWGnYpTNHp3gk9GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D8qNmteyxWA/YJm2dNtR1cI/AAAAAAAAAXc/kWuRpMCzyVMreWJ5meWGnYpTNHp3gk9GwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0908.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour the club soda over top and serve with a cute straw! I thought it would be too sweet but the club soda balanced out the sugar in the ice cubes. I love the look of it! I do wish the pink would have been more of a deep pink so when they mix it turns purple but overall for how easy it was I'm impressed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDkoMfQ5hLo/YJm3EgamqlI/AAAAAAAAAXk/ez17Mt9oqGASz83E5fFhQ2oUzOo186AsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDkoMfQ5hLo/YJm3EgamqlI/AAAAAAAAAXk/ez17Mt9oqGASz83E5fFhQ2oUzOo186AsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0909.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now when your favorite show comes on or you have company you can make a signature mocktail for a couple cents each. Stay happy stay frugal thanks for reading make sure to try it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-66199081998801408182021-05-02T13:58:00.000-07:002021-05-02T13:58:10.728-07:00Changed My Settings On My Canon EOS 1300 D To Do You Tube Videos<p> It has taken me roughly 4-5 years to be able to use my DSLR camera for YouTube without the footage looking blurry and out of focus. I tried to make a YouTube video to say Thank You for 1,800 subscribers about a year ago it was so bad! It was a real struggle! I have been in photography class for about (3) weeks and because we have been working with camera settings I decided to come home and work on the video settings and here is a snap shot of the settings I'm using on the Canon 1300 D DSLR camera to do YouTube video:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9KM3JvPoxtg/YI8Ptc71a_I/AAAAAAAAAWo/nd6dQ9RycjI50U87Yr69ygu0gv0nNG7oQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9KM3JvPoxtg/YI8Ptc71a_I/AAAAAAAAAWo/nd6dQ9RycjI50U87Yr69ygu0gv0nNG7oQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0922.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a quick break down of the settings I'm using:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Auto Focus (First Box - FlexiZone Single)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AWB (Auto White Balance)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Standard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1920x1080 24 (1080P 24 Frames per second)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The biggest change was going from 25 frames per second to 24 frames per second. It's the second button when you go into the menu for the speed of the video. Ever since I changed that there has been no problems going out of focus. Every single time I have recorded since I changed that button has been useable clear footage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RlKfvhWRmRk/YI8Q47TCt6I/AAAAAAAAAWw/hiFGtUV9NaUk5iP02hr9d2TfK4CKeemBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5184/IMG_0927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3888" data-original-width="5184" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RlKfvhWRmRk/YI8Q47TCt6I/AAAAAAAAAWw/hiFGtUV9NaUk5iP02hr9d2TfK4CKeemBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0927.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is an example just recording and playing around. Clear crisp and in focus. I wish I would have taken a little more time to learn my recording settings. My quality on my videos would have been better and the overall YouTube channel would probably be performing at a better rate than it has been lately. But I'm still grateful I learned these settings I will never forget it. I hope this helps someone out there if your having similar issues with your DSLR camera. Thanks for reading!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956813189108058228.post-21506228753581893912021-04-30T14:03:00.001-07:002021-04-30T14:06:39.139-07:00Which is better to sell on Ebay Depop or Mercari?<p> Which is better Ebay, Depop or Mercari? I sell on all of them so I guess I will go in order based on how long I've been a seller on the platform and tell you my personal experience with it.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <b>EBAY</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Rk-j1u39tU/YIxk2HHcLlI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/QinpmeR3DGUjHZw4H31uoBihW40dD055wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1517/IMG_4553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1517" data-original-width="827" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Rk-j1u39tU/YIxk2HHcLlI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/QinpmeR3DGUjHZw4H31uoBihW40dD055wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4553.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been on eBay since the early 2000's so I'm a little bias because eBay has gotten me through many of those tough times were I couldn't find work or just needed a side hustle in between work. Lately, I've been selling mainly press on nail sets and accessories on eBay. I mainly upload my listings through my camera and computer it's easier in my opinion. I rarely list from my phone for eBay but you can. Clothes do sell on eBay but for me it takes longer to get sales with clothing. It's a pretty steady platform lots of buyers. I get offers on a weekly basis. The good thing is you can set what is the lowest price you will consider an offer. It helps no having to deal with low ball offers you would not accept. eBay has moved in another direction and has put a lot of sellers under managed payments. Nothing has really changed my payments just go straight to my bank account instead of PayPal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>DEPOP</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRNyfW8w7pY/YIxqgs6FOsI/AAAAAAAAAWY/3qqZ_fqo_eQN7X-xWQ3jn7ZlC0W-LFsgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1525/IMG_4552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="827" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRNyfW8w7pY/YIxqgs6FOsI/AAAAAAAAAWY/3qqZ_fqo_eQN7X-xWQ3jn7ZlC0W-LFsgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4552.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Depop is a newer platform I joined about (2) years ago. It's very easy to use. On Depop I list everything from my iPhone. Depop looks more like a social app and operates like one also. People on the app can heart your items and follow you. I don't get the point with that but it hasn't bothered me. Yes, you will get sellers messaging you to swap and look at there stores. I'm on there for sales only therefore I ignore and delete any of those types of messages. I respond to all inquires about my own items. I sell clothing, press on nails, accessories just about whatever you can think of on Depop. The buyers are very fashion focused so clothing and accessories do very well on Depop. Payments are through PayPal. I don't make a whole lot of sales on Depop but I think it's worth listing to.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>MERCARI</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQ2ZgD1vd3s/YIxsZ2vNvTI/AAAAAAAAAWg/5trULKteheQJgDUURI83kZGq78EG47gTACLcBGAsYHQ/s1583/IMG_4554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="827" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jQ2ZgD1vd3s/YIxsZ2vNvTI/AAAAAAAAAWg/5trULKteheQJgDUURI83kZGq78EG47gTACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_4554.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mercari is the latest selling app I have joined. I set up Mercari sometime in 2020 and it has been awesome! I have sold everything from T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Wigs, Press On Nails the buyers are definitely on Mercari. Once you get some good feedback on your profile you will be fine. I get offers on many items. If you don't like the offer you can always counter it. Almost all of my counter offers are accepted. I also list everything on Mercari with my iPhone. Sales are right up there with eBay so I want to really focus on this app in 2021.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So which is better? Which one should you sale on? I say ALL OF THEM! It doesn't cost to list on any of these selling platforms. You only pay fees when you make a sale! All of them have a different reach and you have more opportunity to make sales having merchandise on all of them rather than just one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't say if one is better than the other. Mercari, eBay and Depop all have there own style the fees are about the same when I sell my items. In my opinion all (3) are great to make money with. If your looking to make some extra cash or start a business look into getting on these platforms in 2021. Happy selling!</div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Melle Indiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076863871110288420noreply@blogger.com0Atlanta, GA, USA33.7489954 -84.38798245.4387615638211528 -119.5442324 62.059229236178844 -49.2317324