Staying at home means avoiding the nail salon, and as someone who always smudges regular nail polish (seriously, how is it possible that they can still be ready to smear by the time I go to bed?), I have a newfound appreciation for the variety of modern manicure solutions available. I previously reviewed Ohora's at-home gel strips , which are a great option for hassle-free designs. Another option that I really like, even though I am far from a pro, is dip powder. Dip powder is essentially an acrylic powder that contains pigments or glitters. You purchase a set of liquids that can be used with the powders of your choice for a quick and clean manicure that requires very little dry time. Dip powder is easily accessible, and if you're new to dip nails in general, I'd suggest a reasonably priced option for practice. I started with the Lavender Violets brand on Amazon, which comes with a set of powders + all the liquids you need for a beginner. I did find that the longevit
Nothing says "I love you" like solid sugar hearts with sassy sayings, so why not dazzle your doorway with this simple Valentine's Day decoration? This quick and easy craft is great for crafting with kids, too! All you really need are some foam shapes and paint. You can go with classic Valentine's Day colors, or draw your inspiration from the classic pastel conversation hearts . Valentine's Day Hearts Door Hanger Supplies Heart stencil Sheets of lightweight craft foam in the colors of your choice Coat hanger Ribbon hot glue gun and glue Paint Thin paint brush for lettering Scissors or exacto knife (exacto knife is recommended!) Instructions Align your stencil on the craft foam, and trace around it with the exacto knife to cut out 12 colorful foam hearts. I found that cutting two at a time was the best mix of speed and efficiency-- three was a little more difficult. I also worked on top of an empty Amazon box, s