tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18447953952695367772024-03-21T13:06:52.935-07:00The Home of KateAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09423722379409628590noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-33735121594885038052016-11-23T13:02:00.002-08:002016-11-23T13:02:31.763-08:00Create Christmas Lantern for Cheap!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, all! I'm back for a new blog post, a Christmas blog post. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in America, but I've been doing something Christmas decorating. After tomorrow the Christmas lights, music, and décor will be in full swing. Today, I will be covering how to create this awesome lantern for Christmas for CHEAP! </div>
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All you will need for this project is:</div>
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-A lantern</div>
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-Christmas bulbs (two+ color preferred)</div>
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-Ribbon</div>
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The lantern I used for this project was a lantern I got at IKEA. This color worked best in my room; that is why it is light blue. IKEA provides other colors such as silver, black, and red. Instead of buying another lantern, I decided to sit with the one I already own. During Christmas the dedicated colors aren't red and green, white, blue, silver, gold, pink and many other colors also come into play. The light blue doesn't not both me when creating the project. If you are in need of a lantern, go out and buy one that can go with this Christmas lantern project and one that will fit into your house. </div>
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Next, the lights. During the Halloween season, I found $3 LED lights. These are cheap! Usually, you can go to a local store or craft store and buy a set for $20. I recommend buying a string of lights that are battery operated. This works better so you can place your lantern anywhere you like without having to search for a plugin. </div>
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For the Christmas bulbs, I bought SMALL, the smallest size you can find. The size of your lantern determines the size of the bulbs you buy. This lantern is pretty small, so I bought the smallest size bulbs I could find. I found small sparkly red and gold bulbs at The Dollar Store. </div>
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Also at the Dollar Store, you can buy Christmas ribbon. The ribbon I used was one I already had from I project I did a few months ago. The Dollar Store ribbon is a cheap and great deal, and you can use it for anything. </div>
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Now, how to put the project together. Before I start to tell you how to put everything together, I would like to inform you that this will be slightly messy. Don't be a perfectionist on placing everything inside the lantern. First, take the lights and place them inside of the lantern. The LED Target one I bought had a wire string. This worked perfectly when playing and rearranging the lights later. Once the lights are inside, start to fill the lantern with bulbs. This is where it can get messy. For the Dollar Store sparkly bulbs, glitter got EVERYWHERE! At first, I started to place each bulb in one at a time, and this didn't work for long. I decided to open both boxes and pour them into the lantern. I made sure the entire lantern was filled to the top. Once the lights and bulbs were inside, I rearranged the lights so they shine and can be seen. Lastly, I placed the ribbon on top of the lantern handle. I recommend creating a beautiful ribbon bow. I was unable to because I didn't have enough ribbon to create a bow. Instead, I tied the ribbon. </div>
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All done! Now, go place your lantern someplace in your house where everyone can see your beautiful Christmas art. </div>
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Getting a new pet can be so exciting! It's the time when you get to know your little buddy and they get to know you. During this time you may be able to train them, feed them, take them on walks, and much more. That is if your pet is a dog or a cat. Regardless of the animal, we all treat our pets the same, with love. I have had two cats my whole life. My first cat, Bootsie, came into my life when I was 5. She died when I was 18. Throughout that time I was too young to understand how to care for a pet. </div>
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Before I get started, I want to tell my readers that you are not the owner of your pet. Your pet does not have a family and you are their family! They may not have another or two other puppies or kittens around. If you have a single pet, they can get lonely. You are their family. The one thing that distinguishes you from your pet is that they know you are the head of their family. I have a wonderful example of this. My present cat, Miss. Mittens, Mittens for short, has reactions and approaches my mom, my dad, and I in different ways. When she's scared, she stays by my mom or dad. She knows if she's being naughty, to NOT mess with my dad. Mittens can be naughty and start hitting my mom and I, yes, hitting. With me, she knows she can get away with more stuff. Mittens doesn't like to play with my parents, but comes to me to play. In her mind, we are her family and she understands who has what role. </div>
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Now, with that out of the way, I want to give you tips on what your new kitten needs within the first year living with you. I'm sure you can take this approach with an older cat. I have not done this, but with Mittens it worked great!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Tip #1 Bring around friends and family!</span></strong></div>
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A few days after I got Mittens, it was New Years Eve. My family and a friend came over, Mittens was by everyone. She wasn't shy and she wanted to be held. My boyfriend came cover a lot and Mittens welcomed him. A big majority of kittens are not scared to be around people. Mittens wanted everyone's attention. The great thing about this was, when Mittens got older, she wasn't scared of them as much as the new people coming over. Still, she runs and hides when we have parties. When the people she knows comes over, she is less likely to hide, all depending on her mood. These people were around her from the moment she became our pet. She is used to them and isn't scared of them because of this. This is a great thing to do for your pet so they don't hide out for hours when anyone comes over. Also, they won't feel as if their house is getting invaded by strangers.<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Now, you may think, Rub their paws!? Why would I do that? A kitten is more open to anything compared to an older cat. The younger they are, the most likely they are okay with things going on. If you rub your kittens paws it will become easier to cut their nails. If you don't want to cut their nails yourself, you can skip this step. Now, one thing I found interesting was my previous cat, Bootsie, didn't have long, sharp nail, Mittens does. She loves to scratch everything and her nails are very sharp and long! I don't like to cut her nails myself, but I have been rubbing her paws from when I got her until now. She doesn't mind when someone touches her hands or feet, she actually loves it. I started this incase I ever want to start cutting her nails myself. This is a great approach even if you take your cat to the vet or groomer to get their nails cut. They won't fight back. </div>
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Before I touch up on this tip, the veterinarian can be expensive, take what you like from this tip and leave what you don't. I follow this tip at a minimum because of the cost of the veterinarian. </div>
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With a new kitten, it's a good idea to take them to the veterinarian as soon as possible. They will get used to it early. Now, they most likely will hate going, but they will be less scared. This also wraps into getting your cat around people. Taking your cat to the vet gets them around others and they will be less scared when arriving. Cats don't like to be taken anywhere, unlike dogs. Regardless of where you take them and what you're doing, they will hate it. Taking them to the vet early will get them used to going and be a little less scared. I have taken Mittens three times in the last two years she is used to it. She sits in her cage and acts perfectly fine. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We got Mittens a bed when she was a new kitten and put her inside. She loved it! She doesn't lay anywhere to take naps or relax, she lays in her bed. Every night when it's time for us to go to bed, she gets in her bed and goes to sleep. She loves it and get very cozy! I don't know any other cat who loves beds like Mittens. My last cat didn't like beds. When she was sick and dying of cancer, we got her a bed. She loved it so much, she laid in it ever night. Before, she wouldn't lay in a cat bed. As your cat becomes older, try to introduce them to comfy beds. If they don't like beds when they were kittens, they may like them when they are older. We used to get boxes for Mittens and she would sit in them, but never sleep. She always went back to her bed to sleep. I prefer to have a cat bed lying around the house instead of boxes. Above, you can see, in the second picture, Mittens still lays in her bed to this day. It is a great way for your pet to get comfortable in a fuzzy bed. </span></div>
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This solemnly depends on the cat. Don't go out and buy multiple toys and your cat ends up not likely them. By them one or two toys and see if they like it. Bootsie, my last cat, didn't like toys. We bought her three different types and she won't touch them. Mittens though, she loves them! She has so many toys it's crazy. Recently, we had to throw away her favorite one, it was torn to pieces. She always has to have a toy with her and is always playing. Toys give your cat a fun time to play and a time to stop being lazy. They will get exercise playing with the toys, especially if your cat is an indoor cat like Mittens.. There's many different types to get, buy two or three different types and see what fits your cat the best. </div>
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Brushing your kitten will make them feeling soft and will help your carpet. If your cat is long haired the hair may get everywhere. Brushing your cat prevents a great amount on the hair balls and hair all over the house. Although cats clean themselves, their hair still get everywhere. I like to brush Mittens once a day. I started brushing her when she was new to my home, now she loves it! She will let you brush her easily. She rolls around on the floor and purrs. This is great because I don't have to fight with her and there's not black hair balls on the white carpet. </div>
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If you spend a couple minutes or your day petting your cat, or all day giving them little attention, they will love it! Cats aren't like dogs, they are very independent, but that does not mean they don't need love and pets! Spend some time of the day playing or petting your cat, can granite they will love it. Mittens is almost two years old and she loves to get attention. If she doesn't get any she will meow until she gets attention. All pets need to have the attention they deserve! Don't let your pet be lonely and upset, no matter what animal it is. </div>
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Whether your cat is a kitten or an older cat, the smallest things can help them. I hope these tips help you if you have a new kitten or want to change some things between your cat and you. It has helped me a lot! Comment below if you have a cat and what has helped you the most. Don't forget to follow my blog. xxx</div>
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Love toast in the morning, but tired of putting plain ol' melted butter on top? If yes, here is a great, new, breakfast or even lunch. All it consists of is tomato's, avocados, cheese and of course bread. These delicious melts will make you coming back for more. Here's how to make this delicious tomato avocado melts. </div>
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Next, a very easy step, toast the bread. You can do this anyway you normally toast your bread. I used a toaster. Other options are a toaster oven, or even your kitchen oven. After that is completed, the next step is also easy. Take the tomato, 1/4 of the full avocado, and the mozzarella cheese and cut them up. Be sure to cut them up into medium size cubes or small cubes. You want to get as many pieces of the three ingredients on the toast. I recommend getting as much cheese pieces on the toast. This is where pre-cut blocks on cheese come in handy! If you buy them already cut, you can easily place them onto the toast.</div>
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Once everything is cut, place them onto your toast however you wish to. For the cheese, I like to place them anywhere possible. Although the above picture shows otherwise, I like to make sure no cheese is touching. Also, make sure the cheese is evenly spread out. This will make sure the cheese melts evenly throughout the toast. The last tip I have about the cheese is to not have some or any of the cheese on the sides, if you can prevent that from happening. When the cheese starts to melt, you won't have the cheese melting off the side of the toast. While you finished cooking the melts, the cheese will be even, and it will all stay on the toast. </div>
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Now, the last thing to do is stick that tomato avocado melt into the oven. There is no real set time for how long you should bake this. I like to bake is for about 5 to 10 minutes. The time all depends on how you like your cheese to be melted. I like my cheese to be melted and no longer hard, so I wait and keep an eye on it. Another thing I would like to add, is if you like your toast and cheese to be slightly warm, pop the melt into the oven and wait a few minutes. Some people don't like warm avocados and tomato's, I can relate. If you can handle warm avocados and tomato's, but what that melted cheese, do the steps I just recommended. To wrap it up, first time you try this, watch your melt and decide how you would like the melt to be and taste. </div>
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Now that I have giving you the recipe on how to make these delicious tomato avocado melts, go out and try it your self! If you make these please tag me on Instagram @kvictoria95 or leave a comment below. I would love to hear or see the melts you all make!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I went to Target this week to search for new college items. I will soon find out what dorm I got. I'm very nervous about moving away from home, so I went shopping for school. Yes, I know it is only July and I leave for school in September, but I needed to do this for my sanity. Now, lets get to talking about these awesome journals!</span><br />
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The first one I want to talk about is the "My Future Listography: All I Hope To Do In Lists." If you love to make list and write down the things you want to accomplish, like me, this is a great listography. Each page, from 1 to 160, proves a list to fill out. You're asked a question and you can list your answers. This is a type of listography that does not have a specific topic. It's great for getting an idea of the things you'd like to accomplish in life. I highly recommend trying it out! I bought this at Target, on sale, for $4.48. The original price was $16.95! One of the best deals I've gotten!<br />
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The second item is similar to the last one. Instead of a listography about your future, this one is a "Travel Listography: Exploring the World in Lists". The great thing about this one is that it's focused on traveling, as you can see by the title. Besides the topic, this one is different from the future listography. Still, each, 160 pages, provides you questions, but one side of the page has a list for you to make on the things you have done. The other side is the things you want to do. For an example, the first question you're asked is what cities and states have you visited or want to go to in the United States of America? On the left side I listed the states and cities I've traveled to and on the right, I listed the cities and states I want to go to one day. Each page is like this. Again, I got this for $4.48 at Target, on sale, with the original price at $16.95.</div>
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For both the future and travel listography, I recommend taking time to fill them out. I decided to fill out each page, if possible, with only some things I have and want to accomplish in life. Leave some or half of the list empty. In the future, when you have done something or have new ideas, you will have a place to write them.</div>
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Next and last, is the planner I bought. Let me say this is better than most planners! The first couple pages help you get your goals together. You are asked a few questions that you can fill out. They ask you want goals and achievements you want to complete in however amount of time. The rest of the planner has the basic thing all planners do. It provides monthly pages and then weekly pages. In the weekly pages there's a part for the top three goals for the day, then you can write down what you want to do in a timely order. At the end of the planner there are many pages for notes. I highly recommend this planner! I never buy planners because I never like any. This is a great one for me! I bought it at Target for $9.99. This is also a great deal compared to come planners. </div>
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Hello! If you are a Sims player like me, welcome! If not, continue reading and maybe you can join the fun in playing the Sims. Also, for all of you wondering about where my blog will be going, it will not be Sims based. I will continue to write about beauty, fashion and lifestyle. I am posting this challenge on here to gain more interest for others. </div>
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I have been watching Koffee, a Sim YouTuber, videos. She started a new Let's Play. It features one person, male or female. This one person participates in ONE single expansion pack. In the next generation, this person will focus on one single expansion pack. There is a twist though. With every generation, they must focus on the expansion pack that came out in order. So, with the first Sim generation you ever play, will focus on World Adventures Expansion Pack. Then, the next generation will focus on the second released expansion pack, Ambitions. This will continue so on until all the expansion packs are completed. </div>
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First, when do you know the expansion pack challenge is complete for a Sim and you can move onto the next generation? To answer this question, a Sim must use almost all the features provided in the expansion pack. I do not say all because that is difficult and a lot of work. An example is, with World Adventures, go to every town there is (e.g. France, Egypt, and China). </div>
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Second, you can not move on to the next generation until your Sim has completed their aspiration. That is final. With aspirations, you must choose one that is a feature in the current expansion pack. It does not matter what aspiration you choose, easy or hard. Once that is completed, you may continue to the next generation (unless you are unable to from the other rules). </div>
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Third, another reason you are not allowed to move onto the next generation is if your Sim's child is not a young adult or older. </div>
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Please use everything you can from the expansion pack you need to focus on. Don't mix expansion packs together. You are allowed to use any stuff packs and other addition items to the game. If it comes from an expansion pack, think about it. Can you use it or not? Does it come from the current expansion pack I am focusing on? Think of those questions when using items.</div>
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Have fun with this challenge! Please contact me, letting me know if you are doing the challenge. I would LOVE you read what you all have to say about it and the progress you are making with it. I will be posting more blogs on updates about where I am in the challenge under my Sims 3 username <a href="http://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/katergirl" target="_blank">Katergirl</a>. I will not be posting them on here. You will need to add me on <a href="http://thesims3.com/">thesims3.com</a> if you would like to follow this challenge. Also, if I need to add and update the rules I will edit this post and also inform you all in the future posts.</div>
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Notes books and journals are a wonderful thing to have. From the moment I can remember I ALWAYS had a journal with me.</div>
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Journals identify me. You can always find me looking in the journal section at a store. I will buy journals for fun. I have boxes of journals that I wrote in all my life. I'm starting to think I am a journal horder. </div>
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Before I continue on with any tips, I would like to give you some information. I am a big organizer. When it comes to journals, I'm far from organized! Each journal isn't used for a certain top of writing. Each page will be completely different. I wanted to inform you of this because this post has nothing to do with organizing. I am focusing on how journals are great and how creative you can be. With that said, let's continue with some tips. </div>
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One, lists. Yes, you make have a cell phone that can create this easily. Sometimes it's a lot of fun to pick up a pen or pencil and right now a list. These can be short term list or list of things you could like to accomplish. Lists are a great way to never forget things. You can get a notebook only for list. I recite fly bought a notebook with the label "To Do or Not to Do" written on the front. </div>
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Two, write your experiences. This doesn't have to be a diary. If something amazing happened in your life, write it down. This way you will never forget the great experiences you've had. From this, anything you write down you can come back and read what you have written before. Maybe you have forgotten something you have once done. Writing done things gives you memories and a smile every once in a while.</div>
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Three, you never lose it. Writing something done on a loose piece of paper doesn't do any good when you're running around searching for it. In a notebook you can write down everything and all the things you need are in one area. Now, you won't lose the individual pieces, but try not to lose the notebook.</div>
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thehomeofkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408424789418579421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-74510702258644693452016-03-31T17:59:00.000-07:002016-07-22T00:17:53.834-07:00Spring Break 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring break 2016 has come and gone already. Most people travel, go on adventures, using spring break as their time to go crazy and have fun. As for me, I'm doing the opposite.<br />
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I am currently in my second year of college. This last term, winter, has been very difficult. I have major personal life issues occurring around midterms, my life changed, and I had most of the hardest classes I needed to take to graduate. </div>
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For the past year and half I have been going to school, full time, to get my associates of arts transfer degree. I am required to take a math and writing classes, along with two electives. Winter term was just that, writing, math, ASL (American Sign Language), and psychology. This was one of the busiest terms I have ever had! Now that the term is over, and I have completed it with straight 'B's', spring break is my time to relax. <br />
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I have focused on relaxing, meditating and doing the things I've been wanting to do. One of those things is writing. I've been writing in a journal and future blog posts. With the chaos in my life, I found no time to blog. I took three months off blogging. After everything toned down and the chaos came to an end, I found this little blogging web sit once again. I found my passion and love for writing, I forgot I used to have. Honestly, I thought I would not want to continue blogging for a while after taking writing 121. Happily, I am continuing to blog. I am back with lots of new ideas and a new attitude!<br />
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With the personal problems I have been dealing with the past couple months, I decided to sleep in, every day. This really helps with pampering myself as well. I now feel healthy by sleeping in. I feel rested up and energized for spring term. <br />
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Every night, before bed, I apply lotion on my legs and arms. This s any type of Bath & Body Works lotion. I will store away the B&BW products that are not seasonal. Lately, thought, I have been using Love Spell from Victoria's Secret. Once I have emptied Love Spell, I am going to use a spring B&BW lotion. <br />
Another thing I do to pamper myself, is to wash my face every night. I feel fresh and clean before I go to bed. Depending on the day, how tired I am, and the texture of my face at the time, I will clean my face differently. If my skin is dry, I will remove my makeup and apply face cream. If my face is not very dry, I will skip the face cream, and use my acne face creams. A couple nights a week I will use my Clarisonic. The Clarisonic is great for deep cleaning! All the dirt comes out of your pores when using a Clarisonic. <br />
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The last thing I want to cover that I did on spring break, is I started working out. I love to work out. Working out is another thing that makes me feel refreshed and happy. Before spring break start, I got a Fitbit. The Fitbit has kept me very energized! I have started going for walks with my mom about every other day. I get tired with the long walks I do with her, but it's worth it and I feel great. <br />
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These are all the things I have done this spring break. What have you been doing? Comment below and don't forget to follow my blog.</div>
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Easter has arrived, everyone! Break your bunnies, eggs and candy out (and for those religious folks like me, your crosses)! For this lovely Easter season this year I decided to dye a dozen eggs.<br />
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I've always loved to dye eggs for Easter. I haven't dyed eggs for a couple years now, but I finally did this year. The night before Easter day, I dyed 12 eggs with a dyer I bought at the store. Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the dying kit. My mom helped me set everything up, but I was the one to dye the dozen eggs. </div>
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I had lots of fun dying the eggs. In the dying kit I was offered nine colors. Only about 4 worked. I am disappointed how the dying ended up. I was hoping the color would be dark and solid. All of the eggs are pink and blue, with some green and orange tints. Pink and blue were the only colors that turned out. With only being stuck with these two solid colors, I tried to create designs. Sadly, that is why they are all plain.</div>
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Hope you enjoy my fun little Easter post. Did anyone else dye eggs? Comment below if you do and what your Easter plans are. Don't forget to follow my blog as well.<br />
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A few years ago, I posted a blog post about the daily makeup I wear. The post can be found <a href="http://thehomeofkate.blogspot.com/2013/07/daily-make-up.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Looking back, I realized I wasn't wear any of the same makeup that I do today. I wanted to cover what makeup I wear daily, today in 2016. I'm going to cover each section of the face and explain what products I use.</div>
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I'm going to start with the whole face. First, I take my concealer, <a href="http://www.lancome-me.com/en_AE/makeup/face/concealer/effacernes-longue-tenue/025172-LAC.html" target="_blank">Lancôme Effacernes Longue Tenue concealer around eyes</a>. Even though it is labeled for around the eyes, I use it on my whole face. With every flaw, zit or scar, I apply it. I actually found Effacernes Longue Tenue to work better as a face concealer, than an eye concealer. Then, I take my<em> </em><a href="https://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/foundation-brush" target="_blank">Real Technique Foundation Brush</a>, along with my <a href="https://www.esteelauder.com/product/631/22830/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Double-Wear/Stay-in-Place-Makeup" target="_blank">Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation</a> and apply it to my whole face. Next, I apply <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3490149" target="_blank">Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer + Treatment</a> under my eyes. Also, I use <span class="jackpot-title rhsg4"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3510085" target="_blank">Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer</a>. I use this concealer to cover my zits or scars, again. After the Effacernes Longue Tenue and the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation, using this concealer helps my flaws disappear. After foundation and concealers are on, I use the<em> </em><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coty-Airspun-Translucent-Extra-Coverage-Loose-Face-Powder/10312547" target="_blank">Coty Airspun Translucent Powder</a>. I apply the powder with an <a href="http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/total-face-brush" target="_blank">Elf cosmetics total face brush</a><em>. </em>Once I have finished putting on the powder, I apply blush. I use <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5020079&skuId=2254329&AID=10547009&PID=2178999&CJSID=1913801798&CID=af_10547009_2178999_" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">Physicians Formula</span> </span>Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Blush</a>. I use the <a href="https://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/blush-brush" target="_blank">Real Technique Blush Brush</a> to apply my blush. </span><span class="jackpot-title rhsg4">That is everything I use for my face.</span><br />
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Next, we will focus on the eyes. First, I apply <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/eyeshadow-primer-potion/296.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer Position</a>. Once that is dry, I apply <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-basics-eyeshadow-by-urban-decay/355.html?cgid=1_502#start=14&cgid=1_502" target="_blank">Urban Decay Naked Basics</a>, in the colors W.O.S and Venus, on the brow/highlight and above the crease of my eye. Then, I apply <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/naked-2-palette-by-urban-decay/282.html?cgid=1_502#start=12&cgid=1_502" target="_blank">Urban Decay Naked 2</a> palette colors Tease only on my inner, middle and outer eyelid. I use the <a href="http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/eye-shadow-brush" target="_blank">Elf Eye Shadow Brush</a> to apply my eye shadow. Then, I use the <a href="http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/blending-eye-brush" target="_blank">Elf Blending Eye Brush</a> to blend the eye shadow line in the crease of my eye. Once that is done, I added the Naked Basics color Venus to my brow/highlight of my eye, with an <a href="http://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/defining-eye-brush?dept=eye-eyebrushes-eyetools" target="_blank">Elf Defining Eye Brush</a>.</div>
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After applying all my eye shadow, I use the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/tattoo-liner-P245205" target="_blank">Kat Von D Tattoo Liner</a>, only on the top of my eyelid. The last two steps I do is to use my <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=prod1901084" target="_blank">Revlon Eyelash Curler</a> and then apply<a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4690213" target="_blank"> Covergirl Clump Crusher</a> mascara. That completes the eye look. <br />
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Just to add a touch, I will apply lipstick. This varies on what I am wearing and what lipstick I feel like wearing for the day. </div>
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For nearly a year now, I have been going to <a href="http://www.jadeportland.com/" target="_blank">Jade Teahouse & Patisserie</a>.</div>
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"Jade is a family owned bistro & patisserie in the heart of Sellwood that serves Vietnamese & Thai cuisine with influences from France & Laos."</div>
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The food that is served taste amazing. I love that type of foods they serve at Jade T&P. A wide range of different food is served here. From sandwiches, to soups, to desserts, Jade has great variety. Also, Jade Teahouse & Patisserie offers gluten free and vegan foods as well. Which is always a great place to a restaurant. You don't normally find these options a lot.</div>
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Midsummer, 2015, I visited Jade for the first time. I ordered a Fresh Salad Rolls for $5. Fresh Salad Rolls contain chicken and shrimp or lemongrass tofu (I choose lemongrass tofu), with peanut dipping sauce. Fresh Salad Rolls are also offered as gluten free or vegan. </div>
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Upon my second visit, my friend and I shared two different plates. We ordered Fried Rice with shrimp. Fried Rice contains stir fried with egg, carrots, broccoli. Choice of chicken, shrimp, pork or beef. With option of gluten free or vegan. The cost can vary from $9 to $10. Mine cost $10. </div>
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The second plate we got was Stir-Fried Rice Noodles. This is nearly the same as Fried Rice. Stir-Fried Rice Noodles are with eggs, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, bok choy, cabbage, ground peanuts, and your choice of chicken, shrimp or tofu. For this meal we choose chicken. Along with lots of meals, the option of gluten free and vegan is offered with Stir-Fried Rice Noodles. We paid $11 for the Stir-Fried Rice Noodles. </div>
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The last food item I have to mention are the macarons. I am a LARGE sucker for macarons. I love them! Jade Teahouse & Patisserie offers different flavors of French macarons. They offer coconut, chocolate, mocha, salted caramel, white chocolate, passion fruit, lavender, mixed berry (blueberry and raspberry), pistachie, and raspberry. I have tried the coconut, chocolate, raspberry, and mocha. I love them all. All macarons are sold for $1.25 each. Mixed berry is the only macaron sold as gluten free.</div>
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Jade Teahouse & Patisserie is a very delicious restaurant to go to. I never get overly full, which is a good thing. I rather be fully satisfied, than overly full. </div>
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It is December! That means Christmas is arriving and the holidays have began. Christmas is the number one holiday throughout the whole year when my home gets decked out. I would like to show you all the beautiful decorations my mom and I put around the house. <br />
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Majority of the decorations are very old and were handed down threw generations. While decorating my kitty, Mittens, <em>helped</em> my mom and I. </div>
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These are <em>some</em> of the decorations in the our house. All throughout the house more and more winter and Christmas related items are placed.</div>
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Black Friday was a crazy successful year of 2015. My best friend Courtney and I got up before the crack of dawn and headed out to find some deals. </div>
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We ran into so many good deal, and I am here to give you a haul of everything I bought. <br />
<a name='more'></a>As you may know, I love Bath & Body Works candles. I recently published another post on my favorite fall and winter Bath and Body Works candles that you can check out <a href="http://thehomeofkate.blogspot.com/2015/11/fall-winter-candles-bath-body-works.html" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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With the deals that were provided during Black Friday, I bought six medium candles. I picked up one Wish, Winter, Evergreen, Frosted Cranberry, and two Champagne Toast. All for $6.50 each.</div>
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In addition to the candles, I bought candle holders. I bought two medium candles holders for $8.50. The two medium holders are a trees and snowflakes. The other candle holder I bought are for mini candles. I purchased three snowman ones, two are a Christmas present. The last mini candle holder I got is snowflakes. The mini holders were $5.50. All these holders match all the Christmas decorations in my room. </div>
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My boyfriend loves the Midnight body wash in the Men's collection Bath and Body Works has. For a Christmas present, I got one for him at $12.50.</div>
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After Bath and Body Works, I shopped around and bought a few accessories. At Forever 21, I picked up a pair of these beautiful black leggings. I am not one to wear leggings without a dress or shirt. Instead I thought I could wear these around the house and to bed. These were on sale for $13, regular $19.90. Two other colors come in these leggings, besides the black. The two colors are red and blue. They are very thick and keep me warm, wonderful for the winter time. </div>
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Also at Forever 21, I found a cute hanger necklace. It is very small, perfect for me. I love small necklaces. I purchased this for only $2.50.</div>
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Every Black Friday I stop by JcPenny's and get gloves for only $1.50. You couldn't believe how fast these gloves get lost or dirty. Before I always bought light colors, the reason why they got dirty so fast. This year, I bought grey and red only. These gloves also come with a special figure tip touch, so you are able to use your touch screen phone or tables. </div>
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Recently I got a new phone and I had no cover for it. Charming Charlie has beautiful phone cases of all sorts. I found a water glitter red and silver, with snowflakes one. This is so entertaining to play with. This cost $15. Normally I never buy a phone case for that much, but I have always wanted one, so I went for it. </div>
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That is all the Black Friday shopping items I have to share. I hope you enjoyed. Did you go Black Friday shopping? If so, what did you buy?</div>
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With fall coming to an end and winter starting I thought I would share my favorite fall & winter candles I've used this year. </div>
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This year the Christmas season started early. With Thanksgiving still to come, I didn't think it would hurt to bring some of the Christmas out already. By this I mean all the Christmas candles. Goodbye to the great smells of fall and hello to the smells cinnamon, balsam, and winter. </div>
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I am obsessed with Bath & Body Works. I have a large section of candles. I gathered all my favorite candles I have been loving lately between the seasonal clash. </div>
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Some products are still being in use and some I recently bought brand new. </div>
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This London Tea & Lemon is a 3 wick candle and has a royal blend of English tea, lemon and sweet sugar ($22.50). This candle was part of the 2015 Summer Limited Edition. Even if it was a summer special, it reminds me of cozy winter nights in with tea. I love the smell of lemon, and that is exactly what it smells like. </div>
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Sweater Weather ($22.50) is my all-time go to candle I pick every fall. A blend of eucalyptus, juniper berry and fresh sage is part of the description of this candle. I'm a sucker for fresh smells. Sweater Weather can also be used for winter time, not just fall. Bath & Body Works provides Sweater Weather for a winter collection as well.</div>
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I got Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow (Medium candle- $12.50) for a birthday present this year. I feel in love with it. I am not on for candles that smell like food, expect fruit. This one caught my attention. It has me wanted to make a warm coffee or mocha and be cozy while I relax. </div>
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A couple years back I got Champagne Toast (Mini Candle- $4.50) in a Black Friday Bath & Body Works bag. The smell of champagne, juice nectarine, and blackcurrant will almost remind me of the end of Christmas and the start of a new year. In my mind the candle always represented New Years. I will continue to buy this candle every Winter season. </div>
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Cinnamon is heaven to me, no matter what time of the year. I love the smell and the taste. Cinnamon & Clove Buds Bath & Body Works candle smells amazing. They don't sell this brand anymore. Today, you can find this candle labeled Wish or Christmas Spice. It has the same smell in them, cinnamon stick, ground cloves, and nutmeg. </div>
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Although I am not a big fan on candles smelling like food, Pumpkin Apples is an expectation. Pumpkin Apple has pumpkin and apple with spices. The spices and apple over powers the pumpkin. You can smell a hint of pumpkin hidden behind the apple and spice smell. This is a foodie candle that I find refreshing, thanks to the apple and spices. </div>
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The smell of Christmas trees sets the feeling of Christmas in the air. Fresh Balsam does exactly that with the smell of snow-dusted balsam, eucalyptus leaves and fir tress. I don't have a real Christmas tree and lighting this candle makes the room smell like I do have a real tree. </div>
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A city people often think that represents France, is Paris. Paris is the number one top famous city in France, not to mention one of the top famous in the world. While traveling throughout France, I visited many wonderful town/cities. Paris was a wonderful city, but there are many wonderful cities to visit. Of course Paris will always be number one on my list. In this post I wanted to focus on other places to visit besides Paris.</div>
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<em>1. Avignon, France</em></div>
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Avignon is a town in Provence of France. This is one of the most busiest cities in Provence I visited. Avignon has many performers. It was an interesting place to visit. The famous Popes Palace is in Avignon. This palace is very large and takes some time to look at. </div>
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<em>2. Saint Paul de Vence, France</em></div>
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First, I must say this has to be one of my favorite towns I traveled to! Saint Paul de Vence is a quiet little town on top of a hill, over looking the French Riviera cities, and the Mediterranean Sea. I've always pictures a town like this, and I finally found one. Many shops cover the town. For being such a small town, you would never know when in the depths of the streets. Thousands of tiny streets move throughout Saint Paul de Vence. You could easily get lost or loose someone there, but that may be why I liked it. One thing I am add, if anyone visits this town, go to the bathroom before. I only found two bathroom. These two bathroom were the worst I've ever seen! If you wish to go in a cellar-like bathroom or a out house made of wood, be my guest. </div>
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<em>3. Uzes, France</em></div>
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Uzes is a small town placed in the Provence of France. While traveling around Provence, I stayed in this town for two nights. This is another beautiful town in France. It's very quiet and secluded. The way the town looks is a small replica of Paris, without the packs of people. I only got to explore this town late at night. Night life is very quiet. Many shops and restaurants are closed after nine, on the weekdays. It is a beautiful town. <br />
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<em>4. Les Baux-de-Provence, France</em></div>
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Les Baux-de-Provence is a quiet small town in Provence of France. Only a small handful of residents live here. On the day I visited, I hardly ran into anyone. My tour group arriving, minding you the group had forty people, populated the town two times. This town is on a large hill. All streets are small enough to not let a car in, maybe a little car though. Les Baux-de-Provence has a beautiful, small church located on the top of the hill. Shops outline the streets, all around the city. I love quiet towns and this was perfect. </div>
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Cassis is the place to ride boats, tan on the beach, and swim. I explored the beaches and small shops around the sea more than I did deep into the city. While here, I went on a boat ride and explored the sea. After, I laid on the beach and enjoyed the sun. This is a beautiful place to explore if you want to enjoy a hot sunny day in France. </div>
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With fall in the air, my boyfriend, Alex, and I went to the look out in the town we live in. It was a perfect night to enjoy before winter and the rain came. </div>
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The holiday Christmas season is coming! This week I went with my mom and grandma to a Christmas bazaar. </div>
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All the Christmas decorations were so pretty. Even if it is only the start of November, I felt like the Christmas season has began!</div>
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thehomeofkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408424789418579421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-14591584832681070762015-08-04T15:00:00.000-07:002016-07-22T00:25:07.734-07:001st Anniverisery<div style="text-align: center;">
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It has been a wonderful, lovely year, and a fast one too. I couldn't be happier to be dating Alex. On August 1st, I have been dating my best friend for a year.</div>
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From the moment I realized I like this man, I knew I wanted to be with him for as long as possible. Our story starts off simple, but really starts off unique. I meet Alex in high school, and we were good friends. I never talked to him too much, but we hung out a lot with others. </div>
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What really makes our story special is where we started to like each other. For a school trip, a group of friends of ours and us, went to France, for a week in July. Here is were we started our lovely journey together. I never thought I would come back home falling in love with him, but it was such a wonderful thing that has happened. </div>
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A month after we came back home, we started our relationship. I've never been happier. Alex is such a lovely, caring, funny person. I couldn't ask for better! He is everything I have looked for. <br />
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thehomeofkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408424789418579421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-81426862783764458822015-08-02T11:21:00.000-07:002016-07-22T00:25:29.383-07:00Recent Purchase | LED Light <div style="text-align: center;">
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Recently I bought an LED letter 'K' light. For a while I have been searching for one of these. I never can find the right letter for my name. I wanted a K so I can always have it, my first name after all begins with a K. </div>
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<a name='more'></a>This LED I bought was on sale at Ross for $9.99. The original pricing was $34.00. I got a great deal! I love anything that lights up, and I thought one of these would please me very much! At Ross many different types were available. A metal rustic, a red, and black one were for me to choose from. I choose the black one because it does in my room best. Also, black will go with anything I plan to have in the future.<br />
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This LED is battery operated. The best type for me! I was hesitant to buy one with lights. I was worried one would go out and I'd have to search for the light bulb size. I am loving my LED light in my room.</div>
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About a month ago I bought a <a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/cameras/instax_mini_8/" target="_blank">Fujifilm Instax Mini 8</a> camera. I thought this would be a fun little gadget to have. The mini 8 is a fun camera to take special pictures with. At first, it looked like any ordinary Polaroid camera (which it is not a Polaroid at all, FYI), I was wrong. It's much more.</div>
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The name mini, tells you just what the camera is, a mini. It may not look small at all, but it is a mini due to the size of film needed. I bought the <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-INSTAX-Mini-Twin-Pack/dp/B00EB4ADQW/ref=pd_sim_421_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1F9JZBEV12A25544NM1S" target="_blank">Fujifilm INSTAX Mini Instant Film Twin Pack</a> for $15, when I ordered the camera. Each pack of film comes in a set of ten. I only use my film for special pictures. The film can get expensive for me, if I take a lot of pictures. The film size is 5.4 x 8.6 cm. These are great sizes compared to other Polaroid films that are larger. </span></div>
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<span class="a-size-large">I love Fujifilm Instax Mini 8. It's great to carry around on trips. I took my Mini 8 to Canada with me. I didn't take many pictures, but I took a lovely picture of the beach. </span><span class="a-size-large">The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 is a unique gadget to have. Do you have a mini 8, if so what color?</span></div>
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thehomeofkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408424789418579421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-14907422003820371772015-07-25T12:28:00.000-07:002016-07-22T00:26:00.556-07:00eos Shave Cream <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was worth it though. I've never used a shaving cream that felt so great. The smell is even is great. Vanilla bliss is the only one I smelt, but I was hooked when I smelt it. <br />
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Independence day is one of my favorite holidays. The fun summer nights, watching fireworks with my friends. The smell of fireworks, the cold breeze I can feel, and the night sky I can see. There's so much to love about the 4th of July. This year was a different experience. </div>
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After Oaks Park, Alex wasn't feeling good. We took him home, Justin left, then Courtney and I hung out the rest of the night. By the time Courtney and I were finding something to do, it was already too late for fireworks. We went to my house and sat in the backyard and talked for a while.</div>
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This was a different 4th of July than I normally have. Sadly, I didn't get to see my favorite part, the fireworks. Next year, I'm planning something different, and fun. </div>
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thehomeofkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408424789418579421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-83987222407746816552015-07-20T14:33:00.002-07:002016-07-22T00:26:44.915-07:00How to Survive Your First Year of College<div style="text-align: center;">
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After graduating high school, many may head to college straight away, some may attend college some time in life, and some may never go. Whatever decision you make is up to, don't let others hold you back. Right after high school, the following fall, I started college. I attended a community college. Throughout my first year I was a full time student, with a job and life events occurring around me I had to deal with. This last June I completed my first year of college. When starting I didn't know what to expect. I was told it would be nothing like high school. This is true, but I did not think of it in the aspect it was truly meant in. </div>
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My first tip is don't let anyone stop you from achieving your goals. Many may tell you that you can not do something, this is not true. You may even tell yourself that. If money is an issue, financial ad can help you. If you are in need to cut back, to save money, do it. There are alternatives to help you complete your goals. Another way people may try to stop you is by saying you can't do the degree you please. You are going to college for you, no one else. You get the degree you want, not what someone else wants you to get. </div>
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A second tip I give is, be prepared to jump right into homework! Your professors may give you homework on the first day. Also, I may add, when your professor gives you homework, do it. If you choose not to, do not turn it in late. Many professors will not accept it, under any excuses. When they say the due date, it is due that day, no exceptions. </div>
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Textbooks in college are expensive! Try alternatives, like Amazon or other book stores to find a cheaper price. You can have hundreds by doing this. Also, make sure the textbooks are required. I had professors tell the class a textbook was needed. We never used it once. I saved money from not buying it. Professors will mention the class textbook and if it is required or not. Most likely, they are required. </div>
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When in high school, studying wasn't the biggest top priority for me. In college, it was a must! The two biggest tests, during college classes, are the midterm and the final. Study hard, don't slack! Set aside lots of time to study for these two tests alone. These two are most likely worth a big percent of your grade. They will also help you get a high grade at the end, may even help you pass a class. </div>
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Professors in college are different than high school teachers. When homework or projects are given, professors will hopefully give you a guideline on what they expect. Following the guideline and including everything will give you a high grade. I noticed this was different in college compared to high school. For me, high school teachers often did not give guide line expectations. Projects and homework became hard. College professors will tell you what they want to see and what they do not want to see. I highly recommend following the guidelines to get the best highest grade you can and deserve. </div>
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These are my top tips on surviving your first year of college. If you achieve these tips your first year will go by smoothly. The first year is always hard. Many unexpected things will occur. College will be new to you. For all starting college soon, I wish you the best of luck!</div>
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In October 2013, I found out about a life changing event, I could make a reality. My high schools French teacher signed up to bring a group of 10 or more people to the country France. The tour group the teacher chose to use was <a href="http://www.eftours.com/" target="_blank">EF tours</a>. The tour he chose was called Paris, Provence, and the French Riviera.** On July 5, 2014 I departed for France. A dream I had for quite some time.</div>
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Signing up and preparing for your trip is very simple! All that is needed is your information and money to pay. The payment can be paid in a couple different ways. First, when signing up for a tour, there is a program fee. After, you can pay it all at once, or you can pay by monthly. </div>
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While signing up, the tour you choose may have extrusions available. An example of this was I got offered two extrusions for my trip. One was the Palace of Versailles and another was a French learning class. You can choose all you like (for an extra cost), or choose none at all. Side notes: when not choosing this gives you extra free time in the city you're currently in. Also, if you are hesitant on adding an extrusion, think about it. Don't add it and wait to think about it. First, you may not get your money back. If that doesn't bother you, by all means sign up for the extrusion. Secondly, when on the tour you may or may not have to go to it. It will depend on your tour guide. <br />
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After you're all signed up and paying/paid, you will get more information as time goes on. This all depends on how close your trip is. The closer the departure date comes, the more information you receive. EF tours will email you the hotels you will be staying at, along with helpful tips about the country/countries you're visiting. With flights, you may not get information, your head tour assistant will (ex: the French teacher got all that information to share with us). Also, EF sent backpacks and travel tags to us. :D</div>
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Now with that into out of the way, I can review the amazing trip I experienced. Firstly, I will mention my tour guide (I'm disclosing any physical descriptions of him. I don't know if he wants me to share is work aspects on the internet). He was amazing! Every easy going guy. He was mutual in the best ways! I had conflicts on my trip with others, that he had to deal with, and he was mutual on the matter. You could not tell if he was picking sides. With being mutual, you could not tell his opinion, which I liked very much. When a problem occurred, he fixed it right away and knew exactly what to do! </div>
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With the EF tour company, I didn't run into any problems with them. The changed our tour dates and notified everyone right away. That was the only small conflict that occurred (but it wasn't even a major one). A bus and a driver were always there, no waiting around happened. Our hotel rooms were booked, with no problem, including our flights. I'm sure there may have been slight problems behind the scenes, but I wouldn't have noticed a thing. </div>
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Everything EF tours choose for the trip was great. It wasn't luxurious, but it was nice. I didn't have high hopes for luxury, and I didn't expect it. I got exactly what I imagined. The expected itinerary, that you will instantly be provided, was organized. Each day the tour has something planned for the tour group to be doing. I got up early in the morning, before the sun was up, to start my adventures in France. By the time we came back for the day, it was twelve hours later. Each day is full of places to see and your tour guide to show you. Every day, I got some free time. Depending on the location, free time was either in the building or location you are visiting, or free time in the city/town you are in. During most of the building we were at our tour guide let us explore on our own. In Paris, we had some time to explore where we desired. If you don't know French well at all I recommend you go with someone who does! In small little town, you can go with a group of friends, that's what I did. </div>
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That is all for my EF tours review. If I would explain everything, this post would be very long! To check out how my tour went, follow my blog for future post! Also, please read my previous blog post on <a href="http://thehomeofkate.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-trip-to-france-2014-part-1.html" target="_blank">departing for France</a>, <a href="http://thehomeofkate.blogspot.com/2015/04/my-trip-to-france-notre-dame.html" target="_blank">Notre Dame</a> and the <a href="http://thehomeofkate.blogspot.com/2015/04/my-trip-to-france-metro.html" target="_blank">Metro</a>. I also have a vlog on the trip. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq9LeRo4Abk" target="_blank">Check it out!</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*I do not own photos provided in the post above. All from </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eftours/timeline" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">EF Tours Facebook page.</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">**Here is a link for the tour I took. I must add, this tour is the closest one to mine I found. The itinerary is not exactly the same though. This itinerary has slightly different places than I traveled to, some are new and some I may mention in other posts are not provided anymore. The name has changed to </span><a href="http://www.eftours.com/educational-tour/paris-french-riviera" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Paris and the French Riviera</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> (Provence is included).</span></div>
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thehomeofkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16408424789418579421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844795395269536777.post-57733649358245219812015-06-01T14:34:00.000-07:002016-07-22T00:27:34.698-07:00One Year Ago | Graduation <div align="center">
No one ever thinks the day they get to wear their cap and gown, walk on the stage, get your name called out into the speaker for all to hear, is ever going to happen. High school seems to drag on for years, and years. I promise these, teenagers one thing, it will happen one day. Keep your requirements of your school up the best you can. Even if they are the lowest they can be. One day, you will graduate! <br />
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<a name='more'></a>It's crazy to think one year ago, today, I graduated high school! With 14 years of my life dedicated to school, okay, okay only half dedicated, I finally graduated! This was a large achievement to complete, for anyone. <br />
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I spent three waiting long hours for the ceremony to start. The moment felt like it was very going to come. My class waited and waited. Some of us played games, chatted with our friends, or did anything to pass the time. Luckily for one of my friends, I got a couple pictures of me and my friends while waiting.</div>
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There's not much to say. I sat waiting to get my name called for an hour. Many speeches were said, other things I don't remember happened. Then I sat waiting to get my name called. It's no fun when you're at the end of the list either. As you can see in the picture below, I was very excited and happy.</div>
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The one fun thing I got to look forward to, after graduation, was the after party. My school host an all night after party. We weren't able to take any pictures, which makes me very sad. It was so much fun! The school got us a spa for the whole night. There were a couple of pools, a couple of saunas, hot tubes, games, and a large eating/drinking area. It was a lot of fun! If your school has an after party for graduation, I highly recommend you go!</div>
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Life after graduating is amazing. You feel free to do anything you please. A month after graduating, I went to France, I started college in the fall, got my first job, and my life has changed much more than just that. My life has become better, and it has become mine.</div>
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Have you graduated yet? Are you excited to graduate? I know I was!</div>
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