If you have a large fan, you can drape wet towels and rags over it, as well as pieces of clothing to dry them. I have dried a whole load of microfiber rags or a small wash load of laundry or delicates in a few hours or overnight on our big kitchen floor fan. Very heavy things don't dry well on a fan.
This saves time, energy and utility costs. (Heating elements use the most electricity.)
Don't worry about a fan in colder weather. Just angle it towards the floor. Remember, fans don't blow cold air. They only circulate air. A fan will always more than pay for itself by doing this in a room. The reason a fan feels cool in the summer is that it cools the skin by evaporation.
1/29/13
1/28/13
Farfetched Makeup Solutions: Lipstick
You just don't want your lipstick to be harsh-looking, especially as you get older.
Tip: Pat a little foundation on your lips *before* you apply lipstick. It makes the color much truer. Then use a makeup sponge to pat a small amount *over* the lipstick. It really softens the look. Then do the last half of step 2 below.
Other ideas:
Tip: Pat a little foundation on your lips *before* you apply lipstick. It makes the color much truer. Then use a makeup sponge to pat a small amount *over* the lipstick. It really softens the look. Then do the last half of step 2 below.
Other ideas:
- Put lip balm under the lipstick for a softer shade, and a little shine.
- Be sure to blot after you apply (then pat a bit of lipstick right on the inner center of your lower lip and rub your lips together. The darker spot will draw people;s eyes to the center of your face. And it just looks good. :)
- The older you get, the more you should avoid lip glosses and frosts.
1/27/13
Farafetched Makeup Solutions: Powder
Hello! After having been gone for a while I am glad to get back posting. :) But sometimes I don't feel like I have the time to do a nice post with a picture. So, I am going to start putting a few quick-and-dirty posts in. If I get an idea, I'll come on and jot it down before I forget it. Let me know if you like this idea. At least there will be more frequent posts!
I am also going to start a couple of themes or threads like this one, "Farfetched Makeup Solutions." Another upcoming thread will be "Farfetched Skin Care." :D
Although I don't often wear foundation, sometimes I like to put on a little pressed powder. But it can be hard not to make it look cakey. Today, I used a blush brush to put it on instead of the powder puff that comes inside. It gives a much lighter look and it a lot faster!
BTW, loose powder looks even better. Gotta get some when I run out.
I am also going to start a couple of themes or threads like this one, "Farfetched Makeup Solutions." Another upcoming thread will be "Farfetched Skin Care." :D
Although I don't often wear foundation, sometimes I like to put on a little pressed powder. But it can be hard not to make it look cakey. Today, I used a blush brush to put it on instead of the powder puff that comes inside. It gives a much lighter look and it a lot faster!
BTW, loose powder looks even better. Gotta get some when I run out.
1/20/13
I'm back! A post on bad coffee made better
That hacker did get the better of me after all, and I had to drop out of cyberspace for a while, but thanks to my genius computer friend, I've been in the clear since Christmas. So, to reassure you, (I say this with sincere hopefulness) I don't anticipate any problems on this blog or anywhere in the near future.
Anyway, I ran out of my whole bean coffee tonight. BTW, my standard fare Kroger French Roast, Medium in the purple bag (the cheapest one, like $3.50 or something) is really, really good. It's my favorite off brand coffee and the price is right!!!
Now, I should add that my husband says I'm a coffee *snob*. A snob! Can you imagine? I prefer to think that I have just developed a taste for really good coffee. However, I do use a French press, love to make my own Americano from my own espresso, and can distinguish between Starbucks - and ground grocery store coffee. The latter, I generally refer to as "swill," of course, not out loud if I'm drinking it at somebody's house.
Sigh. He's right.
So, back to the coffee mini-famine. I mean, I *love* my coffee. So to stretch my last few beans, I put in some -- gasp! -- decaf. (I can get desperate for this brown liquid). Of course, the wholebean-stretched-out-by-stale-decaf combo was terrible. So I added about 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and (this is the secret) the tiniest pinch of ground cloves! Careful here: less is definitely more with cloves.
The cloves have a strong enough taste that it totally blocked out the terrible-cheap-decaf taste! So, I just sipped down the last few drops and enjoyed the whole thing!
Cheers! And thanks for coming back!!!
Anyway, I ran out of my whole bean coffee tonight. BTW, my standard fare Kroger French Roast, Medium in the purple bag (the cheapest one, like $3.50 or something) is really, really good. It's my favorite off brand coffee and the price is right!!!
Now, I should add that my husband says I'm a coffee *snob*. A snob! Can you imagine? I prefer to think that I have just developed a taste for really good coffee. However, I do use a French press, love to make my own Americano from my own espresso, and can distinguish between Starbucks - and ground grocery store coffee. The latter, I generally refer to as "swill," of course, not out loud if I'm drinking it at somebody's house.
Sigh. He's right.
So, back to the coffee mini-famine. I mean, I *love* my coffee. So to stretch my last few beans, I put in some -- gasp! -- decaf. (I can get desperate for this brown liquid). Of course, the wholebean-stretched-out-by-stale-decaf combo was terrible. So I added about 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and (this is the secret) the tiniest pinch of ground cloves! Careful here: less is definitely more with cloves.
The cloves have a strong enough taste that it totally blocked out the terrible-cheap-decaf taste! So, I just sipped down the last few drops and enjoyed the whole thing!
Cheers! And thanks for coming back!!!
12/23/12
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