Saturday, May 21, 2016

Beautiful You: Use Glue to Remove Blackheads

Hey guys so today I am here to talk about one of the beauty myths that you can use Elmer's glue to remove the little blackheads on your nose. There are many different ways people have talked about the myth but I used WikiHow and tried this out myself.

What I Used:

A bottle of Elmer's Glue
A paper towel

- So to start off you take some glue and spreading it on your nose to cover all the blackheads.
- After you have the glue on your nose, you press the paper towel on your nose an let the glue start to dry.
- Once the glue is starting to dry you gently pull off the paper towel and the blackheads are gone.

Sounds easy enough right? Wrong. I am here to tell you that this myth is truly a myth. I tried twice and it didn't help me at all. If you are truly unhappy or have acne I suggest any Clean and Clear product. You can find their products at any store and there are so many choices. They are oil free and smell and feel really good. But for removing blackheads there are so many different remedies out there.

I have a new board on Pinterest called Beauty Hacks and I would love if you guys followed it. I have been pinning so many new hacks that are are so helpful and some of the things I never would have thought of.

I hope you enjoyed this post and that you found it helpful. If you found this helpful feel free to give the post a +1 and share it with a friend! I can't thank you guys enough for the support of me and this blog and we have reached over 1400 reads!! I never thought I would get to this point and I am just so blessed. Thank you guys so much! I will be back soon with another post in this series.

- Megan





Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Beautiful You!

Hey guys so since I ran my poll over on Twitter this month is going to be about beauty hacks! I am calling the series Beautiful You! This series is about different ways to make yourself feel more beautiful. You are already so beautiful but there is nothing wrong with putting make up on to enhance your beauty. To start off the series I wanted to share my top beauty products that I use on an everyday basis.

1. Foundation- I use the Maybelline Fit Me liquid foundation. It has amazing coverage and it also has SPF 18. It has a smooth and sleek look and I just love it.

2. Powder- Along with my foundation I use the Maybelline Fit Me Matte Powder. It is easy to apply and makes your skin look smooth and beautiful.

3. Concealer- Sticking with the Maybelline Fit Me their concealer is awesome! It comes with an applicator and blends so nicely!

4. Eye shadow- My favorite eye shadow pallet right now is the Loreal La Palette Nude 1. It has ten different eye shadow colors that mix and on the back there are different ways you can apply the eye shadow. It is a little pricey but totally worth it.

5. Eyeliner- I am a huge fan of liquid liners. They stay on a lot longer and they are so easy to apply. I use the Cover Girl liquid eyeliner. It is more like a pen which means it is easy to hold and the brush is more like a paint brush so it is flexible.

6. Mascara- Again I love the Maybelline brand of mascara. Right now I am in love with The Falsies series. The applicator is curved so it curls the lashes while applying the mascara. There are a lot of different types of mascara so I encourage you to go find the brand you like the most.

7. Lipstick/Lip Gloss- I use a variety of different lip products. As a daily moisturizer I use Maybelline Baby Lips. I became a big fan of this after I sunburnt my lips at a race. It was an awful experience and this lip balm doubles and a sunscreen. One of my favorite lip sticks right now is the Ulta Basically Berry. It is a matte lipstick but it is a really pretty color. My lip gloss that I have been using for many years is by Rimmel London in their Stay Glossy brand. It is shimmery and the colors are gorgeous.

8. Applicators- If you join me on periscope you know I am a big fan of beauty blenders. The little sponges that blend concealer and it keeps your hands clean. I highly recommend getting one. You can get one for cheap at Target by getting their brand.

9. Face Wash- Face wash is a big thing to use to clean all the daily grossness off your face. I use the Clean and Clear 3-in-1 Exfoliating cleanser and then throughout the day I use their oil absorbing sheets. They are awesome and don't mess up your make up one bit. They are perfect for after gym or a workout.

10. Lotion- Like everyone else I am obsessed with Bath and Body Works lotion. They all smell amazing and are super moisturizing.

When you explore makeup I do NOT recommend Elf makeup. Yes it is cheap but you get what you paid for. Their brushes are nice but the makeup just feels cheap and doesn't stay on well. Paying a little more on makeup is paying for better quality.

I hope you all enjoy this series. I am really excited about it but I hope that all of this just helps you realize how beautiful you already are.

I hope you enjoyed the intro to this new series and I hope you sincerely enjoy it. Please feel free to send me questions about anything and at the end of the series I will post a Q&A! I am really excited to go through this series with you so feel free to show these posts to your friends and use the hashtag #beautywithmegs ! That is it for this post and I can't thank you guys enough for reading and supporting me!
- Megan

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

How To: Survive the End of the Year!

So the end of the school year is coming quickly which means exams and final tests of the year are right around the corner. This means you are probably losing momentum to make it to the end of the year. I am here to share some of my tips to help get you to the end of the year. So here is How To Survive the End of the Year!

1. Dress for Success! - I am probably the biggest fan of bum days but I also have been known to dress up when I am exhausted and feel terrible. It is proven if you dress up your performance is going to improve as well. Now I am not saying that you can't bum for the rest of the year because I am gonna be completely that I bum almost every day but dressing up every now and when you have tests is such a great thing and huge performance booster.

2. Sleep! - I know it is fun to stay up late and talk to friends and be on social media and all that but not having enough sleep is a totally bad idea. Your body needs time to recover from the day you have had and your mind needs a break. Teenagers need 7-9 hours to sleep and you may feel good after 6 hours but it isn't good for you or your body.

3. Study! - Yes you need to study for any final tests. Just ten minutes a day can make a difference and you will be thankful when you get that report card. So turn off the phone and open the books.

4. Incentives! - My sophomore year of high school was a rough year and by the end of the year I was burnt out and I honestly just stopped trying. My wonderful parents saw what was happening and provided an incentive to keep me working. My attitude and grades picked up with my mind on getting to Charlotte, NC for a NASCAR weekend. I honestly don't think last year would have ended as well as it did without that incentive. Now it doesn't have to be a huge incentive like a vacation but maybe you get something sweet for every A you get or something like that.

5. Take Breaks! - This is huge. I know a lot of people who will burn themselves out by studying and not taking time for yourself. I know if I try to study to long I start slacking and I really don't actually study so take study breaks. Go for a walk, have a snack, check social media, or just do something that is not related to school at all.

6. Eat Healthy! - Eating healthy is going to help your brain be so much more efficient. I am a big fan of sugar and sweets but it makes my body feel sluggish and not to great. Healthy foods get my body moving and my brain gets way more focused.

7. Stay Positive! - You can do this. Staying positive will increase your mood and your performance. I have been known to leave positive notes for myself in places so that when I am studying of taking the test I see the note and it is huge encouragement.

8. Countdown the Days! - Counting down how many days you have left just helps you see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have countdowns for so many things including the last day of school. It is helpful to see that and be reminded your almost there, If you need a goo countdown app I recommend Dreamdays! It is totally awesome and I love it.

9. Plan Your Summer! - What is more fun that planning your summer vacation. Take time to get excited for summer by planning and making arrangements for the best time of the year.

10. Pass the Test! - After all the studying and hard work you have put into this just take the test and then head out to summer. It will feel great to be done and you will have accomplished another fantastic school year.

This is my How To! for surviving to the end and I have no doubt you can do it! If you have another fun way you get through the end of the year feel free to share it with me and feel free to share this post with someone else so that they can be successful too! I hope you enjoyed this post and I hope you have a great week!

- Megan

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Disney Covers and Medleys!

So everyone has a little Disney obsessions. Those classic songs just get trapped in your head and you sing them all day. Well I have been on YouTube and have discovered some AMAZING Disney Covers and Medleys and I had to share them with you because who doesn't love Disney songs? So here we go!

1. Go The Distance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfUa4IVRZFI) - This cover is done by Kurt Hugo Schneider and he is so talented and he has Shawn Hook featured in this video which is just so amazing because they are both really talented. Go The Distance is also one of my favorite Disney sings so I love this video and listen to it all the time.

2. Can You Feel the Love Tonight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppV8H3xAVTA) - This cover is done by Tyler Ward and he wonderful and super professional and this song suits him so well and it can be hard to do a cover of a duet song and he did a really good job with this.

3. Disney Through the Ages (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F8Ro18uFJE) - Is anyone else obsessed with little British kids singing because I sure am! These kids are part of a workshop and they are so great and really bring out some songs that I haven't heard in a long time so this medley made me smile the whole time!

4. Disney Medley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDEFuG30FYg) - This is probably my favorite Disney medley EVER! Alex G is one of my favorite girls on YouTube right now and she teamed up with Peter Hollens who is pretty talented and this video was funded by Disney so it has to be really amazing right? They also do a really good job of not making the outfits to cheesy like in some of the other videos I've seen. I promise you will not be disappointed when you finish this video.

I hope you enjoyed these videos as much as I did. These are a few of the many Disney medleys and  covers on YouTube. People are just so talented and I am sure I will find more when I am bored but these are so good and I had to share them! If you have a favorite Disney medley or cover please feel free to send them to me so I can see!

I hope you enjoyed this post and that it added some magic to your day! Please feel free to send me a tweet to tell me how you liked it or just to chat! I will be back with a new post soon (I have so many post ideas right now!) and it will probably be in the next few days! Please share this post and leave me some comments and I will talk to you soon!

- Megan

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

How To: Long Car Rides!

Hey guys so with summertime coming up people are going to start traveling to the beach or to fun places. Now for anyone going on a long car ride it is hard to keep yourself occupied for a long time. Yeah you have your phone and headphones but even after a few hours that gets so boring and you have probably used a lot of data. When my family goes on road trips we have creative ways to keep everyone occupied and keep these trips stress free. So with another #MegsHowTo lets get started.

So when I start packing for a trip I start the night before. This insures I won't forget anything and I have time to think about what I need. But the first step is picking a bag that can hold all of your stuff. If you have more than one person in your family or you just like to keep things organized like me try to limit yourself to one bag. A big tote bag or even a plastic bin is a great option.

So once you have your container picked out it is time to fill it and here are some ideas on what to fill it with!
  • Movies
  • MadLib books
  • Coloring books
  • Window crayons with Baby wipes
  • Magnetic board games
These are only a few ideas of what I like to have when I take car trips but I am sure you have your favorite things to and you have your phone and headphones too. 

If you happen to be the one driving I have tips for you that will help keep you engaged during the trip!

  •  Making a playlist for long trips is a must for me. I am notorious for changing the song a lot to find that one song I like so making a playlist that is fun and upbeat keeps you engaged but you can have some fun while driving.
  • Have your snacks and drinks close to your seat. This way you don't have to look around for things.
  •  If you have a someone with you make up a game! Whether it is the license plate game where you find license plates from other states or counting how many red cars you can find just make up a game to keep engaged. 

Any road trip is super fun but you have to have the right snackage to be completely happy but some snacks are actually bad for road trips! This is a list of snacks that you should pick up from the gas station to have on your adventure.
  • Any kind of nut
  • Granola Bars
  • Fresh Veggies
  • Cheese
  • Trail Mix
  • Fruits
Now it is not bad to have a candy bar or two on a trip but eating these foods give you energy to keep driving and they aren't to messy plus healthy snacks can be yummy too!

These are just a few tips to make road trips more fun and not as painful as some can be. If you are driving make sure to stop every now and then to stretch your legs and see some scenery! If you are taking a road trip send me a picture of you on Twitter of how you road trip with snacks and stuff using the #MegsHowTo so I can see! I would love to see how you rock road trips!

I hope you enjoyed this post and don't forget if you have something you want a How To! on send them to me on Twitter using the hashtag I have been using and please share this post with your friends and I will talk with you guys later!

-Megan