I love buying new nail polishes, and here is my current favorite: Esie’s Pop Art Pink. It has a lot of the same qualities as my other Esie summer favorite, Nice is Nice. Both look great with a tan (not that I have one) and are really long lasting. They also both have a watery consistency and require a few coats to attain opaque coverage. Three coats of Pop Art did the trick. This color is great for vacations because … Continue reading
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I love getting manicures, but my weekly habit started getting a little too expensive. I’ll choose a nice meal over colorful fingers any day. So it was time for me to finally master the at-home manicure. It was long overdue because it turns out that I really like doing them! In addition to their cost-effectiveness, I don’t have to leave the house (always a chore) and I don’t have to make small talk (also a chore) with the manicurist. Plus, … Continue reading
Earlier in the week, I emphasized how wonderful it is to snack on a delicate, crisp apple chip. Now meet her sturdier snack cousin, the sweet potato chip! These chips are made using the same method as apple chips with just a few tweaks. The biggest change is that I use my mandoline to slice them a little thicker. The thicker cut makes the sweet potatoes perfect for scooping dips, a unique and healthy alternative to tortilla or plantain chips. … Continue reading