Fellas, Valentine’s Day is coming up. Like, it’s about a month away so you’ve still got time — but you should start prepping now. Don’t panic — it’s absolutely normal to feel like you’re under pressure — especially since you’re getting a gift for her, the special lady in your life. This special holiday might feel superficial or filled to the brim with capitalist notions of consumerism that are worth an eye roll — but it’s also about celebrating love. A nice piece of jewelry, a great sweater or perfect tech gadget that makes her life easier are all great ways to mark the occasion. Thankfully there are plenty of gift options out there, and we’re here to help you...
While our normal holiday parties aren’t happening this year, it’s still fun to plan a special evening at home to get in the spirit and not be so bummed out. Get dressed up and do your makeup! Or just throw on a black turtleneck with your favorite jeans and a bold lip for a festive look. (That’s my plan!) Or heck, even just throw on a bold lip for working from home in cozy clothes – I do! It helps with motivation Holiday makeup looks are something I get asked about frequently on Instagram, so today I’m sharing a simple tutorial that’s festive but still very feasible for real life (i.e. this won’t take you forever to do and doesn’t...
When it’s time to buy Christmas gifts, it’s absolutely normal to feel like you’re under pressure — especially when it’s a gift for her, the special lady in your life. The holidays are coming up fast, and that means it’s time to find the best gifts for her. Now, don’t get nervous — there are plenty of options out there and plenty of smart gift ideas for every type of woman. First thing’s first — you’ll want to ask yourself what the nature of your relationship is, what type of woman the gift-ee is, and what you’re willing to spend. After answers to those three questions, you’ll at least have gotten closer to a great gift. Whether the present is...
A few simple tweaks to your routine can keep you glowing and youthful through to the first signs of spring. Pin this article for later! For more, follow Good Housekeeping on Pinterest. Tip: You pile on clothes in winter, so do the same with skincare products. Applying a face serum under your lotion, cream and/or sunscreen both morning and night can diminish lines and pores plus firm and brighten, says dermatologist Dr Joshua Zeichner. Give each product at least a minute to be absorbed into the skin. Image: iStock 1. Change to oil Oil on your face doesn't seem so slick?! Au contraire! Our experts found that face oils can plump, firm, enhance radiance and reduce the look of lines. Aren't a...
Making Infused Herbal Oil The end of summer brings one of my favorite things: fresh herbal infusions. By this time dried herbs from the summer have been infusing long enough to be strained and made into salves. This year, especially I am excited because I have my own homegrown herbs to use in herbal infusions. Calendula, lavender, and chamomile have been drying on my DIY herb drying rack throughout the summer. It seems like I am out gathering calendula and chamomile every few days! Since I have so much of both, I decided to use them in a large herbal oil infusion. Both calendula and chamomile are lovely for skin, so I knew I would easily use them in many...
