10 Things That Made Me Happy | Blogger Love

This week I've gathered up 10 things that made me smile! Blog posts,sites to bookmark,and more! Check out these links and they might make you smile,too! 

A Genius Trick for Worriers - The Sunday Chapter

I'm quite the worry-wart,so this definitely helped.

Free Disney Movies!

I have always loved Disney Movies,and when I found that this was legal and free,I was so happy!

Le Tote
Renting(totally clean)clothes for $50 a month,along with two pairs of jewelry. If you like them,you can buy them!

Homemade Photo Soap - A Beautiful Mess
This is such a fun and unique idea! Works great for a birthday gift!

Custom Stamps,Shirts & More!
Zazzle is a website where you can create your own custom invitations,accessories,and craft supplies.

Bri's Favorite Apps - Design Love Fest
Bri shares some really cool apps that can help you with your daily tasks.

Unlikely Sources of Inspiration - Michelle Phan
Even though I like to consider myself quite the creative gal,sometimes,I have a bit of art or writers block,and need ideas. This post is a great source.

33 Types of Blogger Collaborations - Byregina
Regina's post definitely gave me some inspiration. 

Reasons to Spring Clean - Lily Melrose
I'm pretty awesome at cleaning and organizing,but I can be quite lazy when it comes to actually wanting to. Lily helped me a lot!

YOU! God's Brand New Idea by Max Lucado
This book was given to me as a gift from my grandma. I didn't really see the use in it before,but I've started reading it(about 3 years later),and it's changed my perspective on God's love. It's not really a book that preaches and uses big words,it more explains what and who you are,in a way you can understand.


Those are all 10 things that made me happy,this month!

What are somethings that made you happy?

Yummy Treats for Valentine's Day!

Getting ready for Valentine's Day can be a hassle,but with a little bit of delicious help,it can be a day to remember. Follow these simple steps,and you'll have some last-minute yummy treats!

Chocolate Popcorn.

1 Hour or More
Ingredients:

2 quarts of popped popcorn   1/4 cup of cocoa powder

3/4 cup of sugar                        1/2 cup of butter

1/4 cup of corn syrup                1 teaspoon of vanilla

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 250° F(120° C).

2. Oil a 10 x 15 inch baking pan.

3. Once your popcorn is popped,place your popcorn into a large,metal bowl and put that to the side.

4. Stir the butter,cocoa powder,corn syrup,and butter in a saucepan over medium-high until your mixture comes to a boil.

5. Stir until your popcorn is coated to your desire. Spread the popcorn into the baking pan.

6. Bake in your preheated oven for 30 minutes,while stirring several times.



Chocolate Strawberries.

35 minutes
Ingredients:
8 oz. of semisweet chocolate

1 lb. of large strawberries that are washed & dried

1/3 cup of nuts or sprinkles(completely optional)

Steps:
1. Place the chocolate in a bowl set over(not in) a saucepan of simmering water. Stir every once in a while,until melted and remove from heat.

2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Now,one at a time,dip each of your strawberries in chocolate.

3. Top each of the chocolate parts with the nuts or sprinkles.(again,optional)

4. Chill your strawberries for at least 15 minutes to set the chocolate.

CAUTION!:Strawberries are not to be left any longer than an hour or condensation drops will form on the chocolate.


Belgian Waffles.

5 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups of waffle mix   1/3 cup of oil

1 ½ cups of water       syrup

2 eggs                          whipped cream

Steps:
1. Heat and lightly grease your waffle iron.

2. Stir waffle mix,water,eggs,and oil with a whisk until smooth. Let batter stand for 2 minutes.

3. Pour about 2/3 cup of the batter onto your waffle iron.

4. Cook your waffles for about 3-4 minutes.

5. Top your waffles with either syrup,whipped cream or both!(totally optional)

This is how mine turned out!

Enjoy your treats! Happy Valentine's Day!

Skincare for Beginners

Skincare can be scary. Different things can cause you to breakout. Some things can make you glow. The key is to do all the research you can,before just buying it. It is best to start simple.

Know The Products.

Read the labels and do your research. If you were to try a product you knew little-to-nothing about,there's a good chance you'll wake the next morning with breakouts or your skin could start peeling.(scary,huh?) So,definitely,make sure you understand the product,and what you're looking for. Also,do not be tempted by the fancy products that everyone uses. Find one that fits you're needs. And that brings me to my next pointer.

Know Your Skin.

Knowing your skin will help to find the products. If your skin is oily,maybe try things that specialize normalizing skin.  And for dry skin try moisturizers. But,make sure you understand your skin,and find the right washes or scrubs and things of that sort.

Start a Routine.

Cleansing your face should a regular thing. A simple wash in the morning and deep cleansing at night will do the trick(unless directed to do something else by your dermatologist).
You should also make sure to moisturize. SPF is also a must! Especially if you live in a relatively hot place. The sun can be very damaging to your skin.

Lastly,if you have eczema or a severe skin problem,you might want to try Cetaphil moisturizers or A + D(yes,a diaper rash treatment,it works).
Once you get into your routine,you can start looking into more adventurous skincare and make up. Also,check out Michelle Phan's version for a routine!