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 l...
This moussaka-style casserole is made with lean meat, eggplant, and feta cheese for a tasty casserole that is even better the next day. This recipe was inspired by the one found here , though the one that I actually made, detailed below, is slightly different. In my effort to eat more veggies, the husband and I picked up two eggplant about a week ago at the grocery store. Not wanting to waste it, after I found it still sitting in the refrigerator, I scrambled to find an eggplant recipe that looked intriguing, but wouldn't take up the greater part of the day. You will need: 2 pounds of ground turkey, or other lean meat 2 tsp olive oil 2 large eggplant 2 pounds of cauliflower (I thawed and salted a bag of frozen) 2 tablespoons of garlic 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 cup of tomato sauce 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar Shredded mozzarella & feta cheese Jar of Alfredo sauce First, I recommend salting the eggplant to draw out excess ...