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The blurred lipstick trend appeared on the runways several seasons ago and the look is still going strong. The effect is achieved by creating an intentionally soft focus lip, without the definition that lipstick and lip liners typically produce. After mut...

The camel stitch gives the look of a knit garment using a crochet hook. You can use this stitch for hats, scarves, sweaters, blankets, or anything else that you want to create a knit look. To do the camel stitch, you will need to know some basic crochet t...

Friendships are an important part of a healthy, fulfilling life. Knowing whether or not your friendships are healthy is a key part of maintaining positivity and connection in your life. Honesty, equal investment, balance, and trustworthiness are all impor...

Narrative psychology can help you define your role as a leader by helping you create an empowering personal narrative. A mindful approach to your own past can allow you to understand how your past experiences have influenced who you are today. You can the...

Having a house full of pets can bring a lot of enjoyment to your life. If you like having multiple pets, you might get a new puppy or dog. This could cause jealousy or even other problems between your established pets and the new dog. You may worry that y...

If you don't know what Num Noms are, they're little toy creatures that resemble food and smell so delicious! It's a recipe for mischief with so many wacky flavor and food options. Mix and match your Nums (squishy ones) and Noms (can be motorized, lip glos...

Sometimes you may react in a way that seems unhealthy because it makes you feel worse than before. Emotions themselves are not "healthy" or "unhealthy" but rather it is our response and behaviors thereafter that make us feel that this situation is either...

Confetti poppers are an exciting addition to surprises and special occasions. They are an colorful, exuberant way of celebrating a countdown, like on New Year's, or the fulfillment of an important ceremony, like after weddings or a graduation. You can mak...

It can be worrisome and confusing when an autistic child lashes out. Autistic children are not inherently aggressive, and just because a child acts aggressively now doesn't mean that they will be this way forever. Here is how to figure out why a child act...

In the winter months, a wooden snowflake decoration can add some rustic flare to your home. If you are looking for a woodworking project, you can build a large wooden snowflake to keep in your home or hang as an outdoor decoration. For simple crafts that...

In recent years, hula hoops have become popular workout tools for adults. Not only are they cheap and easy to use, but they also provide a fun way to burn calories, strengthen core muscles, trim your waistline, and even improve constipation![1] X Trus...

Dogs are known to be curious and playful animals, and the average home presents a number of hazards for inquisitive dogs. Before you bring a dog or puppy home, take some times to secure your kitchen and bathroom, make your family room and bedrooms safe, a...

To bond with a shy dog, you should encourage them to be comfortable and confident. Create a regular routine and stick to it to reduce the dog’s stress. Be a calming presence, but avoid rewarding shy behavior by coddling them. Train the dog to build their...

Hours of hard work went into crafting, baking, painting, or designing a special gift--only to have the receiver respond with “What’s this?” or “This reminds you of me…how?” It can be humiliating or heart-breaking to put time, effort, and creativity into a...

Since you have nobody to rely on, dealing with illness appropriately during solo travel may be even more important than usual. Hopefully, your illness will pass in a day or so, but until it does, you should relax, stay hydrated, use some over-the-counter...

Dry conditioner helps to add shine and texture to your hair, especially hair that has not been washed in a few days. Dry conditioners can also be more moisturizing than dry shampoo. To use dry conditioner, you should first confirm your hair type is right...