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...
I'm all about soups lately , and recently tried making several different types of ramen . While the noodles are delicious, I love the option of taking leftovers for work... and reheated ramen tends to absorb all of the broth. Enter the solution: DIY Instant Ramen ! You will need: Mason jars, or similar leak-proof containers Noodles (I have only used pad thai rice noodles because I need to avoid gluten, so my instructions are specific to rice noodles) Water * Your choice of vegetables Your choice of broth base , for example: a few tablespoons of soy sauce sriracha boullion cubes/powder miso paste Your choice of protein , cooked and chopped into bite size pieces This is SO SIMPLE to make, and it's even better if your workplace (or lunch place) has instant hot water available. The prep work is to simply cook any proteins, chop any vegetables, and *pre-soak your rice noodles in the water for about 30 minutes. You're going to...