Alicias Stuff: 2012

Thursday, December 27, 2012

How To Make A Little Girl Hair Bows

You can make a little girl hair bows to wear in her hair easily and cheaply. You do not need much to do it and if you are into crafts you probably already have everything you need to make hair bows out of ribbon.

There are so many different styles of hair bows out there so you will need to figure out what style you would like to try first. You can start with some free video tutorials until you get the hang of it and then switch up to something a little bit more like a boutique style hair bow.

To make little girl hair bows you will need:

2 types of 1.5" ribbon
2 types of 5/8" ribbon
Peel and Stick tape - double sided craft tape
Salon clip
Scissors
Straight pin
Needle and thread
Piece of cardboard 6.5" wide

Friday, December 21, 2012

Cafefit Coffee Reviews

All the Cafefit coffee blends are a healthy coffee. They have 5 unique blends of coffee that have health benefits. Each coffee has its own benefit.

The CaféFit dieting blend includes dieting supplements inside your coffee to promote healthy weight loss.

CaféFit Pure Energy Blend provides strong, natural energy to last all day.

CaféFit Immune Builder Blend contains vitamins to stay healthy and enhance your immune system.

CaféFit Focus Plus Blend helps you become more productive in your work and at home.

The CaféFit Organic Mushroom Blend promotes the purification and detoxifying of your body.

Get a complete Cafefit coffee review here.

Useful Ice Fishing Equipment

There are several things that you need to go ice fishing that will make your life easier and more comfortable while out on the ice. The basics are a shanty and an auger but there are plenty of other useful ice fishing equipment as well.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies With Brown Sugar

The appetizeer bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar are a delicious treat to eat anytime. You can make them up ahead of time and then put them into something like a small lunch crock pot to keep them warm for your guests.

Treat your guests this season with this simple recipe.

Get the bacon wrapped smokies with brown sugar recipe here.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Cotton Candy Maker from Nostalgia Electric

The Cotton Candy Maker from Nostalgia Electric is a great little cotton candy machine for kids and adults. You can make cotton candy out of cotton candy sugar, hard candy, sugar free candy for people on dietary restrictions, and even white sugar cane sugar from the store.

The kids cotton candy maker is fun and easy to use. You simply plug it in and let it heat up for 5 to 10 minutes. You then shut it off and wait for the middle unit to stop spinning. Place your candy or sugar inside of it and turn it back on. Within a few seconds to a minute it will start spinning out your cotton candy.

There are several cotton candy machine sales where you can get your own Cotton Candy Maker By Nostalgia Electric. This is the only one that you can use hard candy to make cotton candy. The rest of the cotton candy machines require floss sugar, cotton candy sugar.

Get more information on the kids cotton candy machine here.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Two Fun Hobbies You Can Do At Home

There are several crafts that you can take up at home. But rarely do you find one that can you can use for gift giving or profit. What can be better than doing something that you are passionate about and possible making a little bit of side money too.

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You can make candles from home easily without a lot of overhead. Make candles for yourself to display in your home or make candles to give to friends and family. Who doesn't like candles?

You can learn more about how to make candles at home here.

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You can make your own diaper cakes to give away as a gift for a baby shower, a welcome to the family for a newborn, or a Christining gift. You can even make diaper cakes and sell them.

Take a look at all the diaper cake pictures to get ideas.

Last Minute Gifts For Kids

The Playskool Sesame Street lol Elmo is a great gift for toddlers. Elmo will roll around in fits of laughter as your child tickles him, squeezes his feet, or makes funny noises at him.

Sesame Streets Laugh out Loud Elmo even has a joke mode and will tell pint sized jokes for your toddler. Watch out though you may find yourself smiling at some of them.

The kids fortune cookie maker is fun for the whole family. Kids get to make and decorate the cookies while the family gets to eat them. Kids just need a little bit of adult supervision and maybe some help with the microwave other than that it is all them.

Kids of all ages love all terrain vehicles. Never worry about that your rc will not go drive on your grass or driveway. This bad boy will go through grass, mud, snow, and even water.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Make A Christmas Bow

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Make your own Christmas bows to decorate with or put on your presents. Make large bows for your tree or your wreath. Hang one on your door or mailbox. Save money and make Christmas bows ourself! You will get amazing compliments when people find out you made the bows yourself.

You can even make bows to decorate you presents. Everybody will be amazed at how beautiful your gifts are. You will receive compliments on how beautiful your presents are with bows like this.

Canon PowerShot A4000IS Digital Camera

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The newest Canon A series camera, Canon Powershot A4000IS Digital Camera, is a camera and video recorder in one. This small compact digital camera will shock you with all the features.

An amazingly large screen at 3" and convenient buttons located right on the back such as the video button, camera button, and even a help button so you are never left hanging. 5 picture modes to show off your creative side.

Helpful Ice Fishing Tips

The ice is on, although not thick enough yet it will not be long until the lakes will have people ice fishing and shanties all over them. There are some really good and helpful ice fishing tips that you can use to out fish your buddy right from the beginning of the season.

Out fish all your buddies. Let them in on your secrets or leave them wondering why you are so special. You will be catching fish while they are just sitting there.

National Card Playing Day

Did you know that there was such a thing as National Card Playing Day? Well every year on December 28th is National Card playing day. It is actually a cool holiday if you think about it.

It is right smack in the middle of Christmas and New Years, what better way to break the hustle and bussle of the holidays. The kids are probably getting bored by then and you are ready to send them back to school lol.

So break out the cards and have a fun family card playing day. Invite friends over to have a nice adult night playing cards. Grab your favorite beverage and play cards!

Hamilton Beach Single Cup Coffee Maker

The Hamilton Beach single cup coffee maker is the perfect coffee maker for people on the go. Coffee is expensive and you do not want to waste a pot of coffee if you do not drink all of it. This can easily be changed with a single cup coffee maker.

Just make exactly what you need when you need it. It is fast and easy. Brew a cup of coffee in 90 seconds! I can not even heat my water for tea in 90 seconds!

Don't like coffee? Make tea instead!

Makes a great gift for coffee and tea lovers.

Barefoot Contessa Foolproof Recipe Book

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Have you seen the new Ina Gartens cookbook? Ina Gartens Barefoot Contessa Foolproof recipe book is becoming popular quickly.

Barefoot Contessa Foolproof Recipes You Can Trust Cookbook has recipes that work, are good to eat and can be made ahead. Ina Garten lists every step and includes mouth watering photos, menu's for complete dinners, delicious desserts, shopping lists and table settings.

Tips for getting everything ready and on the table at the same time are also included. Entertain your guests in style over the holidays.

Recipe For Watergate Salad

If you are looking for a really good pistachio salad recipe also known as watergate salad then I have a great one for you. It is easy to make and only takes a few minutes.

It only takes 5 ingredients and the kids can even make it. Let the kids make the watergate salad so that they are involved in the holiday cooking too. They will feel like the hit of the dinner when all the compliments come pouring in on how good your watergate salad is.

Monday, December 3, 2012

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The game Telestrations the Telephone Game All Sketched Out is the funniest party game in a long time. As a combination of pictionary and the old telephone game this game can really get arise out of people.

You can start with a soccer ball and end up with swiss cheese in this hilarious game. Game play is for at least 4 players but is better with 6,7, or 8 players.

Be the hit of your next party when you bring this game to the table. People won't be able to get enough.

Stunning Winter Snow Globes

There are so many amazing winter snow globes. They have gotten more and more beautiful throughout the years. I remember when I was a little kid at Christmas time I would always get one of those little snow globes made of plastic with the big air bubble on top to carry around throughout the Christmas season.

My taste in snow globes has changed since I was a kid and now I have taken a liking to the gorgeous snow globes that are now available. My favorite this year are the Thomas Kinkade winter snow globes.

Gifts For Twilight Fans

Look no further for the perfect gift for the Twilight fan. The Twilight Saga has come to an end but will always be loved by its fans. Edward and Belle will live on in the hearts of all the fans for time to come. The last movie will not come out until sometime in 2013 but there is plenty of memoribilia from the movie for its fans already.

Fans can enjoy posters and replicas from all the movies including Belle's wedding ring. Collectors dolls in all the main characters are also a hit with the fans. Or try the new twilight perfume.

Check out all the different things that are available in the Twilight Saga.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Gifts For The Elvis Fan

If you have an Elvis fan on your list this year then you need to check out this list of the best gifts for the Elvis fan. There is a lot of things that you can do for your Elvis fan. Whether it is for a Secret Santa gift exchange or for a family member you will find something perfect.

Although Elvis is gone and past he will always live in the world of music. Even in death Elvis Presley outdoes all the major performers worldwide and is still breaking records. Elvis' record sales have been estimated to be in the billions worldwide. To date, Elvis has more RIAA certifications that anyone else ever.

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Get great Elvis Fan Gift Ideas here.

Elf Shelf Movie

Elf Shelf DVD

The Elf Shelf Movie was meant to show families what the traditional Elf on the Shelf is all about. During the holiday season the elf is moved every night and watches the childs every move to report back to Santa.

It is cute for children that still believe and are old enough to understand that they have to behave or the elf will tell Santa.

In the movie 9 yr old Taylor has trouble finding his Christmas spirit this year. He has to decide if he still believes in Santa, as well as how Santa knows if he is good or bad.

To help Taylor Santa sends one his best elves, Chippy, to help Taylor find the spirit of Christmas.

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Kids 7 Eleven Slurpee Maker

Kids Slurpee Maker - The 7 Eleven Slurpee Machine

The kids 7 Eleven slurpee maker can create the delicious slurpees that you would get if you visited their convenient store. However, this poses a problem for people in the north as we do not have a 7 Eleven. So now people in everywhere can enjoy the great taste of on of their slurpees.

No batteries or refills needed. Use your favorite sugary drink. (The more sugary the better, it will not work with any diet or low sugar drinks.) Crank the handle on the tops and viola you will have a slurpee in 5 minutes.

Gifts for Scrapbookers

The Best Scrap Booking Gifts For The Scrapbooker

Scrapbooking has become increasingly popular in the past few years. With scrapbooking equipment you can make handmade projects that look like they are professionally done.

This holiday season get your scrapbooker what they need to make beautiful and stunning homemade crafts. Take a look at the pictures below to see what can be made at home with cutting and embossing machines.

Check out gifts for scrapbookers here.

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Projects Made With Cutting and Embossing

Projects Made With Embossing

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Is Professional Hair Removal Better Than Home Hair Removal?

Is it possible that you are wasting your money by going to a professional for hair removal? Studies show that you can get the same results at home when you use the correct hair removal device as you can and save a ton of money too.

There is a home device that is not only FDA approved but dermatologists and plastic surgeons give the thumbs up of approval. Keep reading for more information.

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Features of Home Hair Removal

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Home hair removal is not only cheaper but is also FDA approved for safety and effectiveness. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons both recommend home hair removal. Choosing to remove unwanted hair in the comfort of your own home allows you to make your own schedule not live by when your professional informs you that they have an opening.

Recommended and tested by top dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

FDA approved for safety and effectiveness

Minimal setup with quick, clean, and simple hair removal treatments

2 trips to the spa to have this done and you own the machine to use any time you like.

Fast treatments, within 15 to 20 minutes a female can have her legs done and a male can have his chest done.

Uses patented Home Pulsed Light Technology (HPL).

Less painful than laser or electrolysis treatments.

Dependable long term hair removal

Easy to use, just place on your skin and pull the trigger.

Fast results. See results in as little as 4 treatments.

Features of Professional Hair Removal

SPL800 super intense pulsed light machine for permanent hair removalCHECK PRICE

Professional hair removal is much more expensive and usually done in an office. You can buy a professional unit to use at home but at a much greater cost than a unit made for home use. Having to make appointments for hair removal is inconvenient for most people with their busy lifestyles, which is why many people turn to the convenience of home removal.

Although not mandatory some professional hair removal specialists have been professionally trained.

It is done at an office so if anything goes wrong you can fall back on the office that did the treatments.

You can buy a professional unit to use at home.

Using the professional hair remover at home is convenient for busy on the go people.

Can be used by both men and women.

Can be used on small or large body areas.

Results in the permanent destruction of follicle tissues.

Hair removable is irreversible.

How Are They The Same?

Whether you choose to remove your unwanted hair professionally or at home there are some things that both have in common.

Both home hair removal and professional hair removal will remove unwanted hair.

Both are less painful than laser and electrolysis treatments.

You will see results with both relatively quickly.

Regardless of how you choose to remove your unwanted hair both are going to cost you money.

If bought for home use then both are convenient to use on your own time constraints.

How Are They Different?

While they both have a common output there are plenty of differences between the two.

There is quite a large price difference between the two.

Home hair removal is made for home use and is safe as well as effective for home use.

Home hair removal is much easier and convenient to use.

Silk'n SensEpil All-Over Hair Removal Handheld DeviceCHECK PRICE

Tria® Laser Hair Removal SystemCHECK PRICE

SPL800 super intense pulsed light machine for permanent hair removalCHECK PRICE

Why Should You Buy The SensEpil Home Hair Removal?

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Choosing to remove your unwanted hair with a home hair removal system is by far the best choice. Not only can you use it at your own convenience but you will save money. You can have your home hair removal device paid for in just a matter of a couple of treatments.

What Will You Choose?

Will you choose to remove your unwanted hair from home or will you still spend the money to have it done professionally? For the price of a couple of sessions you can own the machine to use whenever you like.

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Is Professional Hair Removal Better Than Home Hair Removal?

There is a home device that is not only FDA approved but dermatologists and plastic surgeons give the thumbs up of approval. Keep reading for more information.

Contents at a Glance

Features of Home Hair Removal

Silk'n SensEpil All-Over Hair Removal Handheld DeviceCHECK PRICE

Recommended and tested by top dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

FDA approved for safety and effectiveness

Minimal setup with quick, clean, and simple hair removal treatments

2 trips to the spa to have this done and you own the machine to use any time you like.

Fast treatments, within 15 to 20 minutes a female can have her legs done and a male can have his chest done.

Uses patented Home Pulsed Light Technology (HPL).

Less painful than laser or electrolysis treatments.

Dependable long term hair removal

Easy to use, just place on your skin and pull the trigger.

Fast results. See results in as little as 4 treatments.

Features of Professional Hair Removal

SPL800 super intense pulsed light machine for permanent hair removalCHECK PRICE

Although not mandatory some professional hair removal specialists have been professionally trained.

It is done at an office so if anything goes wrong you can fall back on the office that did the treatments.

You can buy a professional unit to use at home.

Using the professional hair remover at home is convenient for busy on the go people.

Can be used by both men and women.

Can be used on small or large body areas.

Results in the permanent destruction of follicle tissues.

Hair removable is irreversible.

How Are They The Same?

Whether you choose to remove your unwanted hair professionally or at home there are some things that both have in common.

Both home hair removal and professional hair removal will remove unwanted hair.

Both are less painful than laser and electrolysis treatments.

You will see results with both relatively quickly.

Regardless of how you choose to remove your unwanted hair both are going to cost you money.

If bought for home use then both are convenient to use on your own time constraints.

How Are They Different?

While they both have a common output there are plenty of differences between the two.

There is quite a large price difference between the two.

Home hair removal is made for home use and is safe as well as effective for home use.

Home hair removal is much easier and convenient to use.

Silk'n SensEpil All-Over Hair Removal Handheld DeviceCHECK PRICE

Tria® Laser Hair Removal SystemCHECK PRICE

SPL800 super intense pulsed light machine for permanent hair removalCHECK PRICE

Why Should You Buy The SensEpil Home Hair Removal?

Silk'n SensEpil All-Over Hair Removal Handheld DeviceCHECK PRICE

What Will You Choose?

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

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We are at the start of the holiday season. It is time to start counting down to Christmas. The kids are making their lists and asking for everything they see on tv. So why not give them something to countdown the days that are left?

A chocolate advent calendar is an inexpensive way for kids to keep track of the days left until Christmas. They will open up a door everyday for 24 days. Behind each door is a chocolate candy.

There are several different designs. Some are biblical, santa coming, and winter designs. The biblical are cool as they give a bible versus and a chocolate behind each door.

Look at the different chocolate advent calendar designs here:

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Silk' N Permanent Hair Remover

The Silk' N SensEpil permanent hair remover uses HPL technology to safe and effectively eliminate your unwanted hair. According to the FDA, dermologists, and physician around the world the Silk' N is safe and it works.

The Silk' N SensEpil works with patented HPL technology. HPL is a home pulsed light technology. HPL is designed to remove unwanted body hair permanently. The FDA and physicians have deemed the Silk' N safe and effective for home use.

If you are looking to remove unwanted hair permanently then this is something that you should consider.

Best Home Laser Hair Removal

There are several home hair removal system that claim to work. But do they live up to their promises? I found 6 different methods for long term to permanent hair removal systems.

While some claim to be permanent they are actually more long term than permanent. However once you own the system it is easy and convenient to do maintance therapies.

Which system do you think would work for you:

Playmobil Advent Calendars

The Playmobil advent calendar is the best advent calender for children ages 3 and up. Everyday your child will open a window with a toy in it for 24 days.

The countdown for Christmas is on. Your child will be able to play with the Playmobil advent calendar from the first day. There is no waiting for days to collect all the pieces to put together you play set.

Includes a 3 D cardboard play set to interact with the toys. There are several Playmobil advent calendars to choos from:

Lego Advent Calendars

The Lego Advent Calendars are neat advent calendars that gives kids a toy or a piece of a toy everyday for 24 days. It comes with mini figures and blocks to create toys.

Every day you open a new window to recieve something to go with the themed box set. This year there are three themes.

Each of them will create hours of fun that will last the whole season. Once you get your kids a Lego advent calendar they will ask for one evey year after.