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5 Life-Changing Style Hacks for Curvy Girls

Having a curvaceous body is sometimes a double-edged sword. While your figure has all the beautiful body parts accentuated, shopping for the perfect outfit can be a real nightmare. Not every piece of clothing will look flattering on that slim waist and curvy hips, so it’s necessary to know which pieces will flatter your physique the most. With the following five hacks, you’ll never have to worry if you’ve chosen the perfect ensemble for your gorgeous body.

Invest in undergarments

The proper undergarments are a must. It’s essential that you find just the right pieces that will shape that beautiful figure, and prepare it for any piece of clothing you’ve chosen for the day. You can’t have an impeccable outfit unless the foundation underneath it is flawless. Therefore, make sure you choose the proper size and fabric for your underwear, to make that outfit pop.

Experiment with sizes

Sizes can be tricky since you won’t find that, for example, a size 14 is the same in every store. Therefore, don’t always go with the one size you believe is the right for you, but experiment with a couple of them. This is especially important if you’re going for the clothing items that are super stretchy and will follow the shape of your body. In this case, more often than not, you’ll need a size smaller than if you were buying a silk blouse, for example. Therefore, feel free to try on even a size or two smaller, and you’ll be surprised how good it fits, even though you might have thought you could never squeeze into it.

Accentuate the curves

Your curves are your main asset and the best feature on your body, so don’t be afraid to flaunt them. Avoid boxy sweaters and go for the ones that hug your curves in just the right places. However, if you simply can’t resist that cute boxy sweater, try tucking it into your jeans to show off that petite waist. You should pay attention to the choice of winter jackets as well and avoid the loose cuts. Instead, opt for quality and comfy plus size winter jackets preferably with a defined waist. Pieces with a nipped-in waist accentuate your midriff, showing off that beautiful curvy figure, but still keep you warm. Another way to show everyone how well-defined your curves are is to go for a cropped sweatshirt instead of an oversized hoodie. A big baggy hoodie will only swallow your entire figure, while a nice cropped top is the perfect way to flash those wonderful curves.

Tailor the clothes

Can you remember that beautiful pink dress in the shop that caught your eye, but it simply looked like a huge bag that would only hide all your fabulous curves? Buy it anyways, and don’t worry because a good tailor can make amazing alterations and transform the dress to look like it was made exactly for your figure. Tailoring is a perfect and inexpensive way to fit the clothes to your physique, so don’t be afraid to look for a good tailor and entrust them with your wardrobe.

Wear stripes

When you want to elongate your body visually, wear vertical stripes. Not only will your body look taller, but slimmer as well. Trousers with black and white vertical stripes would look amazing on you. What’s more, you can go for a fit and flare dress that features horizontal stripes on the top and vertical on the bottom part. Diagonal stripes can be a good choice also, if you don’t feel like wearing vertical ones.

Final thoughts

With these five hacks, your curvaceous figure will always look amazing. Make sure you never hide that tiny waist and those beautiful hips because they make your body look perfect. Invest in good undergarments, stylish crop sweatshirts, wear stripes and look for a good tailor that will help you get the perfect clothing items for your figure.

January 10, 2021
12 Common Motherhood Secrets That No One Told You About

12 Common Motherhood Secrets That No One Told You About

Everyone always talked about how great motherhood was for them… but I struggled because I didn’t see it like that. I’ve come to find out that there were a few things that new moms dared not say to each other in the open… but I wish someone would’ve had the courage to tell me so I didn’t feel so alone.

You see, parenting wasn’t easy for me. It was the exact opposite of everything that everyone said it would bee. It was tough… Like, sobbing, angry, stressed out kind of tough.

I think what made it even tougher was that everyone else seemed to have it so easy! And when you think everyone’s got this thing except for you… you kinda’ feel like a super loser… like a BIG failure.

But you know what I realized by talking to other moms? They were struggling just as much as I was… they just didn’t show it. Apparently, I didn’t show it that much either.

We, us, this close-knit community of new mothers, we’re not so different… We’re all the same, walking the same path, going towards the same goal.

At the end of the day, no matter our religion, color, family background, upbringing… we all want the same thing for our kids. That’s for them to be successful and happy and to grow up to be a great human being.

So First, I want you to stop comparing yourself to other moms.

I know how tough that is… with Instagram and Pinterest it looks as though those “other moms” have it all together.

The thing you don’t get to see is the pile of toys they stashed away in the corner for that “money shot” or the 100 photo takes they had to do to catch the “perfect moment” when their baby finally stopped crying after 30 minutes and looked at the camera for a split second.

It’s so easy for us to compare ourselves to other moms and judge ourselves for our perceived inadequacies… so I wanted to write this post to show you that we’re not so different and that we’re all struggling with the same stuff.

Second, you’re not the only batshit crazy mama in this world.

When everyone’s talking about how wonderful it is to be a new mom, they forget to tell you about “all the other stuff”… The stuff that ain’t so nice. The stuff that’ll make you feel totally wacked out.

So here it is… truth bombs about motherhood that no one will tell you.

Motherhood Secrets #1: No Love at First Sight

When you first pop your baby out covered with all that goo and slime, it’s not exactly love at first sight.

Sure there are plenty of new moms that gush with love, but if you’re not one of them please don’t freak out.

Personally, I never got how moms instantly fell in love with their slimy baby. And from talking to other moms, there are a LOT of other moms out there that feel the same way. After all, you’ve been pushing for agonizing hours and feel like you just boxed with Mayweather.

Yup, call me a monster (or just normal…). I hate to admit it but it took me MONTHS to feel any twinkle in my heart. That’s just #realtalk. **I just hope my baby doesn’t ever read this one day… or I’ll have lots of explaining to do.

Motherhood Secrets #2: Sad, Empty, Crazy

It was right after delivery and the nurse had taken my baby for a checkup. I was so damn sad, like miserably sad. I just knew that this was the biggest mistake of my life bringing this innocent child into this shitty world.

I didn’t even know who I was anymore. I didn’t feel like myself, I felt so lost, confused, and like a stranger in my own body.

It’s normal. If you’re feeling like this you don’t have to suffer thinking it’s just you. I know how that feels like because I’ve totally been there!

It could be postpartum depression (you can click here to take a test and see if you have PPD), the baby blues, baby anxiety, your hormones, or a hundred other things. You just created an amazing human being inside of your body so give yourself time to heal and get back to normal. That can take a year or 1.5 years (in my case) but it gets better, amazingly better.

Motherhood Secrets #3: Everyone But Me

You’re gonna feel like everyone’s got this, except for you.

Can I give you a super simple word of advice? Stay off Instagram and Facebook where “those other moms” seem to have a perfect uncluttered house or the perfect baby that sleeps through the night, smiles 24/7, and acts like a Barbie doll.

What you don’t see is the pile of trash that the “Instagram photo” didn’t take in the corner. You don’t see the mom hanging over her baby to capture that “perfect” baby moment to show off her “perfect” baby smile. While you’re figuring out a way to be the best mom you can be, they’re figuring out how to take the perfect photo. Don’t fall for it… you just don’t see that they’re losing their shit behind the camera.

Motherhood Secrets #4: Goo and Gunk

Having a baby is like taking a fast track train into a dumpster, literally. They’ll spit up all over your back. They’ll pee on you when you try to change their diaper. Their poo will explode out of their diapers onto their back, crib, sheets, toys, and somehow even manage to reach their toes and mouth. They’ll pee all over your floor. They’ll toss food over their head. They’ll eat their boogers… repeatedly. They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

They’ll spit up all over your back. They’ll pee on you when you try to change their diaper. Their poo will explode out of their diapers onto their back, crib, sheets, toys, and somehow even manage to reach their toes and mouth. They’ll pee all over your floor. They’ll toss food over their head. They’ll eat their boogers… repeatedly. They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

They’ll pee on you when you try to change their diaper. Their poo will explode out of their diapers onto their back, crib, sheets, toys, and somehow even manage to reach their toes and mouth. They’ll pee all over your floor. They’ll toss food over their head. They’ll eat their boogers… repeatedly. They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

Their poo will explode out of their diapers onto their back, crib, sheets, toys, and somehow even manage to reach their toes and mouth. They’ll pee all over your floor. They’ll toss food over their head. They’ll eat their boogers… repeatedly. They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

They’ll pee all over your floor.

They’ll toss food over their head. They’ll eat their boogers… repeatedly. They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

They’ll eat their boogers… repeatedly. They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

They’ll dig up trash from the trash can. It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

It sounds disgusting, and it is, but you figure out a way to survive.

Motherhood Secrets #5: Breastfeeding Freaking Sucks

You’d think that breastfeeding comes naturally. There’s a reason all those new mommy classes teach breastfeeding. I always wondered how animals get it so easily and we can’t figure this shit out. When help or courses are offered on breastfeeding, take it! And it hurts, like bleeding, scabbing pain. I gave up after a few days… Kudos to all you mamas out there that stuck it through!

I always wondered how animals get it so easily and we can’t figure this shit out. When help or courses are offered on breastfeeding, take it! And it hurts, like bleeding, scabbing pain. I gave up after a few days… Kudos to all you mamas out there that stuck it through!

When help or courses are offered on breastfeeding, take it! ‘Cause it hurts… like crazy! After enduring bleeding, scabbing, burning pain I gave up after a few days… Kudos to all you mamas out there that stuck it through!

Motherhood Secrets #6: Opinion Overload

Everyone’s gonna have an opinion about you, your baby, and the way you raise your kid. Even complete strangers in the bathroom of Walmart will give you earth shattering advice about how to pull up your babies pants.

Thanks lady, but no thanks. If you hold your baby too long, you’ll spoil him. If you don’t hold him long enough, you’re a heartless beast. Take it with a grain of salt… or walk away from them mid-sentence so they get the point that their advice isn’t welcome.

If you hold your baby too long, you’ll spoil him. If you don’t hold him long enough, you’re a heartless beast. Take it with a grain of salt… or walk away from them mid-sentence so they get the point that their advice isn’t welcome.

Always trust your instincts and let it guide you when you have multiple opinions about how to raise your kid. There’s truth in every advice but they’re not all meant to fit what’s best for your baby.

Motherhood Secrets #7: You Want to Fight a Kid

Every time someone hurts your kid or they call him names, you want to fight the kid. I hate to admit it but mama bears have crazy instincts to “PROTECT” their child… even from a damn5-year-oldd.

Having a kid is the best time machine, ever. It instantly transports you back to when you were 5 with absolutely no emotional control, you know? I mean, what adult in their right mind wants to scream uncontrollably at another kid?

I hate to say it… I DO!

Motherhood Secrets #8: The Enemy

For some odd reason, your hubby becomes enemy #1. Nothing he does is good enough. His presence annoys the crap out of you. All you want to do is cuddle with baby, not him. His request for sex is a reason to become mentally 5 years old again. Then when you see him holding and loving your baby… I mean, our baby,it’s like the whole world could stop and your heart is filled with love. Then he puts that baby down and you just want him to go crawl under a hole somewhere again.

Motherhood Facts #9: Crazy Instincts

You might be confused. You might not know what to do. You might not know a thing about motherhood. But your instincts will never fail you. And trust me, everyone else is winging it, too. Some, like you, just make it easier by learning as much as they can about being the best mom.

Motherhood Secrets #10: Not Yourself

Your hair will start falling out. You’ll get more wrinkles. Your face will start sagging. Your weight will not come off that easily. Your awesome metabolism will come to a screeching halt after having a baby. Not to scare the shit out of you, but we are ALL walking that same journey, so don’t feel bad.

Motherhood Secrets #11: Baby Private Parts

Babies play with themselves and they touch their privates. Don’t get freaked out by this, like I did. They are human, after all. They’re just discovering themselves and their little bodies.

Motherhood Secrets #12: Hammer to the Heart

Elizabeth Stone said, “Making the decision to have a child — it’s momentous. It’s to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” If another kid hurls an insult at your child and you see the hurt on your child’s face, it’s like someone stabbed you in the heart with a knife. Every fever and boo boo hurts like it’s your own and you wish you could take that pain away. Your heart has forever been high jacked.

I hope this list helps you navigate all those pesky judgements that’ll pop up so often in your head. Don’t judget yourself. Trust that you are doing the best that you can. And know that everyone is struggling right along with you.

January 8, 2021
Gifting Chocolates toYour Near and Dear Ones For The Holidays
With the holidays knocking on the door, almost everyone is in a state of frenzy and worry as to what to gift their beloved ones. The holidays are a time for you to make your near and dear ones feel loved and special, to show them your love and appreciation. At the same time, the budget is an important factor to consider.

Everything considered the best possible gifts to show your love and send warm regards across for the holidays are nothing other than baskets and gift hampers full of divine chocolates; mouth-watering, sweet and delicious candy and chocolates which keep everyone warm during the holidays.

With a number of advantages for both the sender and the receiver, chocolates, in several different ideas and kinds, are the perfect presents for your loved ones for the holidays.

Why you should gift chocolates for Christmas?
- Chocolates are good for the heart:Besides numerous other medical benefits and advantages, chocolates are proven to be good for the heart. So, not only will you be showing your love and affection, you will also actually keep your loved ones warm and well cared for. By the chocolate make the best gift for all age and all gender.
- Chocolates make excellent presents physiologically and emotionally:Chocolates taste heavenly and help in lifting your mood and spirits by a huge lot, a great reason why they make amazing chocolate Christmas gifts. Chocolates will make your loved one’s day better.
There are a number of different, unique, creative ideas which you can use when you send your friends, family and acquaintances chocolates for the holiday season. These are just a few of the several reasons as to why chocolates make amazing gifts for Christmas, the time for caring, loving, giving and sharing. What can be a better way to celebrate that than share and gift chocolates, the universal beacon of love and affection?

You can send chocolates by post. A lot of people do that for the people they love, and nothing is better than receiving a hamper full of delicious chocolates and goodies on Christmas morning. You can choose from a wide range of assorted chocolates and fine confectionaries. There are so many different ideas and types you can choose from. From chocolate pies and pastries to assorted chocolates and beautiful, lip – smacking confectionaries, there is no better way of showing your love on Christmas.

From kids to middle – aged people and especially the elderly, chocolates make the best possible gifts ever. If a close friend or family member loves weird combinations and flavours, be sure to surprise them with their favourites on Christmas morning. If anyone you know has a sweet tooth and a love for sweet caramel and chocolaty goodness, spread a little joy and send them your love through their favourite assorted chocolates for Christmas.

From truffles to candy bars and fine elegant confectionaries, make sure you gift your loved ones with chocolates along with your love and warmest wishes and regards for the holidays.
December 23, 2020
Top Kitchen Splashback Ideas for Your Dream Home

When it comes to glass kitchen splashbacks, there are numerous options available in the market. Choosing one from the many can sometimes seem mind-boggling. In the earlier days, kitchen splashbacks were only the common alternative of wall tiles and preventing the area from splashes and stains. In this 21st century, the demand for glass splashbacks as they add charm to your kitchen.

If the outdoors of your house is full of glass verandas, then look no further than glass splashbacks! These splashbacks are manufactured with high-quality toughened glass which makes them super durable, easy to clean, and heat-resistant.

Are you interested in buying glass splashbacks for your kitchen? So without further ado, let’s jump in.

#1. Think About The Material

Here, splashbacks are available in multiple materials like pressed metal, tiles, glass, and high-quality steel. As we’re talking about glass kitchen splashbacks, you’ll only consider the toughened glass material. But, if your house builder suggests for selecting stainless steel or pressed metal, considering glass material will be your biggest mistake.

To make things easier, if the design and style of your kitchen are quite traditional, pressed metal and tiles are better options. The primary factor when it comes to choosing kitchen splashback is the maintenance. Whichever material you select, it should be easy to clean and maintain.

Mosaic tiles and glass are considered the best for modern houses and villas. They are super easy to clean but quite pricey. If you prefer maintenance above design, then glass and larger tiles are the best options.

#2. Selecting The Right Color

As you are interested in glass kitchen splashbacks, you might have narrowed multiple designs and styles. Now, here the colour and theme would be according to your bench top. Depending on the colour and material, you need to decide whether to keep the bench top in the sides or center.

If you are planning to install the bench top in the center, your kitchen should have enough space for accommodating cabinets and kitchen splashbacks. Yes, not aligning the bench top and splashbacks together will only ruin the looks of your kitchen.

Hence, now it’s up to you how you’ll select the colour of your kitchen splashback. It is highly recommended to take suggestions from your house builder and fellow friends. The colour can also impact the overall look of your kitchen; hence, you must choose the best colour that will complement the look of your kitchen and will also make it look more spacious.

#3. Think About The Printing

Many people rely on creating the focal points for adding charm to their kitchens. Here, you have to select different coloured splashbacks and combine them with the regular splashback and see the wonders. Considering your desired digital print will add a unique touch to your kitchen and showcase your creativity to society.

What are your views on printing your personal photos and adding to the glass kitchen splashbacks? Yes, it also sounds better, or you can download premium images from the internet. If you don’t have any picture in mind, then selecting the best prints can be overwhelming.

The best combination for glass kitchen splashbacks is the combo of saturated colours and your desired print; the results will be eye-catching and jaw-dropping. However, finding the right prints and images might be challenging, and you need to shell out some bucks and put efforts.

For making this challenging job easier, you can seek assistance from your photographer friend or any designing company.

Final Words

If you are struggling in selecting glass kitchen splashbacks, directly contact your home builder. There is no point in choosing the wrong splashback and regretting your decision later. We hope this article is helpful, and now you have a clear picture of your desired kitchen splashback.

December 12, 2020
How Would You Make Best Quality Furniture with Pine Timber?
The environment has benefited human beings much with their natural resources. Like the other trees, pine trees are also a great use to society. This pine timber is a softwood tree that is used to make furniture. This tree grows everywhere across the world and one can fully avail such woods. It is that one forest product that is used in the construction of many tall and small buildings.

Why Would You Choose Furniture Made with Pine Timber?

Timber has great strength of weight ratio and it can be used efficiently in any kind of structure. For construction grade timber is considered to be the best forest product to be used for. Pine which has the great property of stiffness is the best choice for making furniture pieces. Working with pine timber is quite easier as the wood being soft can easily be made into a solid piece of furniture. Moreover, pines have also been used in making rustic and craftiest style pieces that are used as decoration. People can easily customize their wooden furniture with pine timber, and they can also find such readymade furniture made with pine timber online.

Being light yellow in color pine can easily be converted into any shade of color when making furniture. Moreover, the color of the pine is also found much darker and you can design some traditional furniture with pine timber. The timber used from these trees is very well modified and put to shape in factories, and then it is used in furniture. Such furniture made by pine timber can last longer and they are completely rust-resistant.

Choose Pine Timber for Making Furniture’s

Pine being a different kind of wood is the best choice to be used for furniture. It ensures in giving that antique look to your furniture which makes it quite appealing.

Here Are the Benefits of Using Pine Timber for Making Furniture:
- Light in Weight: Pine is generally lighter and sturdy as compared to other woods that are used in making furniture. Furniture’s made from pine is easy to rearrange when it comes to changing the look of the living room or bedroom. Being light in weight the furniture pieces can easily be moved without using much effort.
- Low in Price: Using pine timber in making furniture is much cheaper as compared to any other timber. They are easily affordable, and people can easily decorate their homes with such wooden furniture at minimum cost. Due to the fast growth of pine trees, they are easily available in the market and sold at a very less price to the customers. So, if you wish to choose wood at an affordable price pine timber can be a good option.
- Causes Less Environmental Impact: Due to the fast growth of pine trees, they can easily be replaced with the new growth of trees after being cut. They are grown well in plantation and farms without causing much impact on the natural habitat.
- Gives a Distinctive Look: Whatever style is used in your furniture the use of these timbers gives a quite distinctive look, with the dark and light wood color in it. Apart from that, you can use different finishes on this wooden furniture and make them attractive by handcrafted technology.
Does Pine Timber Have the Best Durability?

Yes! Of course, these timbers are known to have the best durability. No matter however the wood is treated the pine timber is quite durable and can be used for various projects and construction purposes. If treated well these timbers last for a long period in any kind of weather condition.
January 17, 2020
Add Value To Your Home Through Plantation Shutters
The plantation shutters which are primarily used in the windows comes with versatile features and cheaper prices. These protective shutters which are built with perfection can add value to your homes. The experts say that you must ensure before purchasing a plantation shutter whether it belongs to the customized pattern you are looking for or not.

There are individuals who are accustomed to using the wider louvered style shutters. Again, the shutters with narrow divider rail allow for separate control both at the top and bottom louvers. These features are seen to come in handy at the relaxing hours post-evening time.

The plantation shutters for windows are now coming in various styles and the sizes of the louver also differ according to the styles. The popular shutter which is used in the majority of the homes and companies comes in size 64 millimeters. The other ones that have also gained popularity are 89 and 114 MMS. However, the choice of size depends on ones’ creative ideas, thought pattern and space requirements. It is observed that the 64-millimeter louvers come under the category of traditional makes. These types of plantation shutters are opted more in the average-sized rooms having normal ceiling heights. The other sizes, viz. The 89 and 114 MMS will go well for rooms with larger sizes that have large ceilings.

While ordering plantation shutters that are specifically built for windows, lots of design choices are available in the market. You will find some window panels that could be opened from the center orbifold to one side.

There are varieties of shutters like interior, exterior, louvered, panel style and raised panel. If you are planning to install the best shutters, research thoroughly before making the right decision.

The windows that are designed to offer the homeowner with options to control the view and the light, experts recommend for double-hung fashion design for those windows. This design will allow the opening of the top louvers while the bottom louver will remain closed. Since these windows are made with double-hung designs, the top panels will be seen to fold back against the wall leaving the bottom panels in place. The homeowner could even throw all the panels back thus opening up the entire window.

The design of plantation shutters mainly depends on the customized needs of the user. Another determinant in this factor is the style of your window. Some of the wall openings have three windows patterns at the back. All of the panels in these windows are narrow in shape. Therefore, only one large panel has been designed for each piece of the windows. These provisions are settled to bring lots of lights and enjoying the panoramic views of the outside is a bit easier too. A divider rail has also been introduced for distinguished controlling of the top and bottom louvers.

Customers are Counselled to Look for Certain Things While Buying Plantation Shutters:
- Tension adjustment screws that help in stopping the challenges with drooping louvers in later days
- Mortised hinges – these appear better under frame installation as well as from the outside on bi-fold panels
- The wood from which the shutters are made. You should never buy the pine shutters. These could be bad to bleed saps
- Riveted edges that prevent light gaps through the center where panels meet
- Side rails should at least be 38 millimeters in thickness.
Plantation shutters are the recent favorite of the home dwellers. Hence, exercise caution while shopping these types of shutters as you have to understand that they are fittingly made for your windows.
November 21, 2019