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If you haven't heard of Felicity Hayward then where on earth have you been, and if you're not following her on Instagram then you certainly should be. For those who don't know Felicity is an advocatye of self love, self acceptance and total badassery. I myself totally hate the term plus size model and choose to label every model whether a size 6 or an 18 just as they are - a model. With industry standards of beauty being set for so long we are looking for a change and a more universal appeal and approach to beauty. So, que the badassery. Felicity recently holidayed in Santorini, where she was mocked by two onlookers about her body. She stood tall and hit back with this ultimate photo captioned: "To the couple sitting on the beach laughing + taking photos of me enjoying my hols, I will stand in front of you + take this photo, my body is just as worthy as yours babe. "I'm gunna live my best life just like this + you can carry on with dealing with your own insecurities [sic]. It's still so sad to see people trolling individuals based on their exterior and appearance and even worse when individuals are being mocked publicily for simply being themselves. We totally dig her resiliance, self belief and determiniation and are so here for her movement to encourage and promote body positivity. Check out the hashtag #selflovebringsbeauty yo find out more. The road to self love can be a long and arduous one, but if you become mindful of who you really are, are accepting of your flaws and live intentionally then you are more than well on your way. Miss Felicity Hayward, we salute you.

When motherhood is in full swing, it's fair to say that most of us have very little choice but to kick our beauty routines slightly to the curb. The days of self pampering are few and far between and between nappies, cooking, bickering and a failing bed time routine we pretty much have no time to spend on ourselves. But if like me you tend to be optimistic and still opt for quick fixes, that will have you looking like you havent been wide awake for over 5 years, then you should still make time for the bare minimal. So let's not fret and work with what little time we have and indulge in 7 simple time saving beauty tips that will not break the bank and will save you plenty of time. 1. Apply a BB cream with an SPF to add a beautiful glow and protect your skin with minimal effort. Rimmel BB Cream 2. Exfoliate in the bath/shower and rub coconut oil all over your skin for a softness that rivals any baby bum. Coconut Merchant Coconut Oil 3. Use a mascara that lifts, adds volume and a real depth of black so that you only need apply one coat. Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara​ 4. Had no sleep? Use tired eyes eye drops to wake up your peepers. Boots Tired Eyes Eye Drops​ 5. Use a cream shadow or a shadow stick to apply a gorgeous wash of colour in seconds. Rimmel Scandaleyes Shadow Stick​ 6. Tame your brows with a tinted brow gel for a polished finish without having to draw in each hair with a pencil. Nyx Tinted Brow Mascara​ 7. A good lip balm to keep lips hydrated and supple is essential and takes no time at all. Nuxe Paris Reve De Miel Lip Balm

The Summer Solstice will be on the 21st of June. When you think of the Midsummer, you may think of thousands of people gathering at Stonehenge to witness the sunrise. Whilst that does sound like heaps of fun, you may not wish to rise at 3 AM to catch the first rays of sunlight. In which case, a gathering of friends and family in the comfort of your home and at a more sensible hour may be just the thing. Read on to find out how to throw a Summer Solstice Celebration in keeping with tradition whilst living in the modern age. Eat Outdoors Summer Solstice, Midsummer is the longest day of the year, each day following this will become shorter and shorter until the Winter Solstice in December. Make the most of the extended hours of daylight and eat outdoors with your guests. Summer is when Nature comes into full bloom and it’s a magical thing to witness. You could have a picnic in the park, a BBQ in the garden or an open space. If you don’t have a garden, balcony or roof terrace, you could simply dine near your open windows. Light Many Candles Traditionally Pagans would light balefires to help increase the power of the Sun and to bring fertility to men and the crops. If fire-jumping isn’t your thing (I daresay it isn’t mine) then lighting some candles is still a good way to symbolise the Sun. Show gratitude for the light and warmth and ‘drive away the darkness’ that the coming months will bring. Decorate With Seasonal Flowers Flowers that are in season in the UK are Peonies, Roses, Sweet Peas, Cornflowers and Nigella. Use vases for bouquets of seasonal flowers or jam jars for little posies. Display them on your table and around your home. In Sweden, it is said that if unmarried girls place 7 different flowers underneath their pillow on Midsummer’s eve, that night they will dream of their future husband. Serve Seasonal Food Lamb, peas, strawberries, raspberries, broad beans, mackerel, sardines, cod and elderflower are all in season in June. Celebrate the wonderful produce of our land and sea by serving dishes containing seasonal ingredients. Source your ingredients from local producers and farmer’s markets if you can. The BBC Good Food website has a selection of Seasonal Recipes. Wear Flower Crowns You will have seen many a floral crown adorned head at the summer’s hottest festivals. But floral crowns are an age-old Midsummer tradition in many parts of Europe. You can have a go at making your own using some floral twine, floral tape, secateurs and of course, your choice of flowers. Alternatively, you can seek out a florist to make you one. Burn A Heady Incense Sage, mint, basil, lavender, St John’s Wort are said to ward away evil spirits. I can’t make any promises about these claims but I can tell you that each of these herbs hold certain medicinal properties so burning them as incense can only be a good thing. The scent will help create a soothing, high vibration atmosphere for your gathering. Set Your Intentions The Summer Solstice is a great time to express gratitude but also perfect for intention setting. Summer is a time for manifestation. Give your guests a piece of paper and a pen, ask them to write their goals and intentions for the year ahead and bury the pieces of paper in the ground.

Madea is the creation of the amazing Tyler Perry, ruling many of his movies that are currently out today. Each one revolves around comedy with a lot of focus on family, friendship, love, faith, parenting, along with anything that should have an intrinsic place and value within humanity and our society. Madea is a character who is impulsive, straightforward and a notorious elder woman whom to put it bluntly, does not give a f*ck; but has a brilliant moxie like no other. Madea. How she relates to others, and the struggle always brings on an uplifting perspective. Regarding parenting as well as many other things all of us mothers face at one point or another, Madea is showcased as a force not to be reckoned with. She is wise and loving but she demands respect - and lot's of it. No manners? Madea will not tolerate it, just as she won’t a talking back teenager, saying they will whoop an old lady. That teen gets hit with a purse so hard they go from talking tough to straightening up and sniffling some. Her old school ways bring forth drastic positive changes over the course of time and I see this as a huge representation isWisdom and values webbed together with attitude for good parenting. To note: Madea’s success is from historical facts (stories from when discipline and requirements of children were different, perhaps better) not Hollywood constructed bull. She creates a healthy fear of her, a reverence if you will. Children grow to adore her but more importantly, they respect her. They start to listen, have manners and they learn life has value, especially their own. This you can see between the scenes in all Madea movies have a crucial role in how the endings turn out. With many endings that are empowering, saving, and relating to women. They also include teachings and words of pure wisdom guiding children to be tough, and capable, not entitled assholes. We, mothers, need to start emulating this structure again (unless you have already as for which if so, I applaud you, mama.) If not, I suggest watching a few Madea flicks and testing this all out unless an entitled asshole is what your goal is for your child to be. I’m sure many will not agree with me here, but the old way worked, was best suited for raising capable, respectful and successful adults. So that leaves us open to the question: why did we start backing up becoming skittish with our children and not upholding these once were methods? What happened to the big mommas? Well, we have a big problem today. What was/is natural and holds actual value in this life has been put to slaughter by senseless scrutiny, occurrences and ideologies of Biblical proportions. That is a tragic issue on our hands and whom it is harming the most is our children, and the upcoming generations have already suffered greatly from this fall we’ve taken as parents, as guides. Our youth is suffering out there and they are lost to a frightful extent. I believe that it all stems from this overwhelming epidemic of lack of parenting, guidance, discipline, education, but mostly love and attention. We have more roaming sheep than we do found and determined young adults with guts and a courteous sense for others as well as integrity than we ever should have allowed. As much as fear is not an option for the good life, it is tearing our world apart. The integral part of the upcoming generations is at stake unlike ever before. The worst part, the value of things that are priceless are going extinct in our daily lives, our culture. The very value of a life, life, in general, is becoming less and less significant every day. If we are badass mothers then we need to start acting like it, and possibly honing in on the attitude, beliefs and disciplines of Madea. Tyler Perry Madea's Big Happy Family As mothers, it is our duty that we were entrusted with to raise our children with a good sense of strength, confidence, heart, character, morals, and ethics. We are to teach empathy not hatred. We are to stomp on strong wills, not strong spirits. We are to show them that having respect is not an option, nor is fear or hatred. Kindness and integrity should be of high priority for our children. If we are not taking whatever measures necessary to do this then we are failing our children and I know that’s the last thing any mother wants to do. As resilient as kids are, resilience must be promoted to carry on well, and love with time goes further than we could ever know. Discipline, asking questions and demanding manners should not be an option in parenting. I suggest making it not an option in your household. Especially, when our children’s entire future and lives are at stake as they are today. They stand no respectable or deserving chance unless we step it up now and be the powerful and loving mother's that we all can be or become. We need to show our children more than tell them that hard work and good character is what pays off. So, if we must resort to the Madea style of parenting then I say, so be it. It’s not brutal but it is going against what is sadly becoming the norm, but that doesn’t scare me or my saying that it needs to be put back into effect. And, put into it like yesterday. In every way from saying yes ma’am, no ma’am, please and thank you to owning what you do. These types of “laws” for a child should not be optional. Those words of respect go a long way and every child should be taught this from birth. Manners still matter. Self-worth and challenging work should still matter. People, places, respect for all things, ideas and more, matter. Madea speaks and shows us this in an intense way, but it is as effective as countless generations that went before us would testify to, guaranteed. This old school mentality for Motherhood is crucial for our children and us too. The way parents are not parenting these days is striking and should frighten the hell out of any mother with a boy trying to raise a gentleman, and a little girl trying to raise a warrior with self-respect. That’s why it is zero to Madea time! It is time to stand up for raising more respectable and aware children. Parenting is damn hard, and I guarantee no one told you it would be easy but today the way we doubt and do not follow our God-given instincts is killing our power that we do have as mothers. Then society rears it's upwards nose in the door and shames us for simply disciplining our children. Its causes tremendous issues for mothers today making us feel that we are wrong or being abusive, but guess what? That’s all false. There is a difference in good authority over a child and abusing one. A healthy fear of a mother versus an unhealthy fear of a mother is quite opposite. There’s a significant difference between them. Spanking is not abuse but do be sure if you spank your child to always tell them that you did not want to and why they received the spanking. They must be able to understand it’s not because you want to hurt or upset them or that you don’t love them, but it was a consequence of their behaviour that warranted it. It is vital to take the spanking tactic seriously with children in all ways possible but if there’s any fear about spanking, you need to let that go. I resent the fact any of us fear spanking our kids nowadays as it is. That is absurd on its own, but it is a reality today, unfortunately. There are too many people coddling and forgetting that what once worked back in the day, shouldn’t have been 'fixed'. I see our next uprising generation and its heartbreaking to even hear them speak sometimes or see the look in their eyes. Lost lambs roaming around falling into whatever ideology or religion they see as hip or enlightening failing to show any respect for elders, our countries, or themselves. That’s where Madea, Tyler Perry’s impacting character comes into play and should do in every mother's journey through Motherhood. I understand this going zero to Madea probably sounds useless, and outlandish as motherhood advice, as a method, but it’s surely worth a try. There is an overload of parenting books out there and professionals with their multiple alternatives to discipline strategies like Madea’s. Most suggestions I have tested from these “experts” have hardly worked in any way, shape or form. As for the books, I’ve found most of them to be more condemning and problematic than they are helpful. They have nearly abolished the old ways, pushing it out for coddling and never saying 'no' along with many other unproductive raising techniques. Plus, these professionals now want to diagnose our children and have us medicate them so fast for everything under the sun and if we refuse its frowned upon. That’s not okay, or sensible in any fashion. It’s an agreed and instant gratification thing, not a parenting tool. A mother who projects strength, authority, care, and positivity and insists it upon her children and in her own life can do more than any damn pill ever could. Therefore, let's ease up on one another and start taking our power back in every way we women may need to and we mother's need to, because if we do not we will fail to raise our kids with the essential lessons of life only we mothers can teach them. I know all of us mothers care greatly about who our child turns out to be. Therefore, take charge, and do what you must do to best get them there. As big as what we speak into our children is, so is what we firmly instil in them with discipline and authority. I want my son today to become a boss of a gentleman tomorrow, and I am not ashamed to do what it takes as long as my child is safe, secure, and knows I love him passed the moon and back, He matters. So, my parenting matters as does yours mama, so take charge and Madea up!

Becoming a parent is undeniably an arduous affair and definitely, one of the hardest jobs you will ever undertake in your lifetime - sounds heavy, we know, but it is merely the truth. Alongside moving home, changing careers and dealing with bereavement, parenting ranks high as one of life's biggest challenges. As much as support from family and friends can benefit us, there are also words that may offer encouragement, spark change and strike a nerve, which may reside with us for a lifetime and may even evoke a new perspective and attitude to our own parenting style. Here are ten phenomenal parenting quotes that might just do that. Parenting quotes that hit hard, make you think and that may even strengthen your bond with your children. TOP 10 PARENTING QUOTES “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” - Anon. “Each day we make deposits into the memory banks of our children.” - Charles R. Swindell “Are you the adult you want your child to become?” - Brene Browne “Let them be little.” - Anon “Make your kids feel capable and independent, not entitled.” - Anon “A child that is allowed to be disrespectful to their parents will not have true respect for anyone. “ - Billy Graham “Being a mom has made me really tired and so happy.” - Tina Fey “Parenting is F%#!ing hard.” - Adele “She taught me that fear is not an option.” - Diane Von Furstenberg, on her Mom. “It is not easy being a mom. If it were easy then fathers would do it.” - Betty White ​​ Which quote resonates with you the most?

“She eats take out on china, and serves champagne with pizza” – Kate Spade The fashion world, the world in general, has taken a great loss today. Kate Spade, age 55, was found dead this morning by her housekeeper in her Manhattan Home. She had hanged herself with a scarf only leaving a note to her daughter telling her that it was not her fault. The fashion industry along with her customers and many fans are speaking out in her honor today while bringing awareness to mental health. We all have mental health issues, but for Kate it became too dark as it has for many others. It goes to show you that fame is a prohibitive cost, and money isn’t what completes your happiness. Kate Spade was a pioneer in the fashion industry. She had a keen eye for what women needed, wanted and was able to create a brand mixing those two essentials together causing it to make her name known on a global scale. Her company which she founded was based with the attitude of moderation and class for the working woman. As Kate stated and I quote, “For our customers, fashion is in the right place in their life. It's an adornment, not an obsession.” Coach bought her company last year, but her name still stands out and is well-founded. Kate Spade has over 180 stores around the world and is sold in more than 400 stores worldwide Kate Spades handbags created a sensational uproar in the 1990s. She started with what would be suit for the working woman and it took off. She had crazy talent. Her jewelry was dainty, chic, but mostly classic pieces. She is a legendary icon, and may she now be a reminder to keep going even if she chose not to. The well-known and loved iconic Kate Spade logo she always threw in is her special memento to each customer, now. May it remain that way after today as we mourn the loss of a talented, keen, and gorgeous fashion designer that will be dearly missed especially within the fashion community. May it too be a reminder that there is always hope and help. That mental illness does not discriminate and can take lives far too soon like it just has with Kate Spade. Reach out and speak up when it becomes too dark. There’s plenty of resources and hotlines to call to get you the help you may require especially if you feel you’re fighting your demons alone. Suicide hotline 24/7: 1-800-273-8255 US Samaritans 24/7: 116 123 Free from UK mobiles and landlines

I understand there is Kid Music, but I say, leave that for the schools and cookie-cutter moms. Its upbeat, traditional and “appropriate.” One may say it's catchy for their little ears, cute for plays and at school activities but it also is the absolute worst! Call me crazy but I refused to listen to, “wheels on the bus” or any tune remotely close to that. The songs society states are appropriate for children and the majority I suppose listen to with their kids I and most find boring, some ridiculous and painful. So, I left those songs for the teachers and care-givers and went another route. Hey, becoming a mother has brought a lot of necessary changes but Tu Pac was not going anywhere, nor was Chris Cornell. Absolutely not. My son was going to hear my music; hear the greats like Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis along with Eminem, Rhianna, and Drake. I must also throw, Glen Miller, out there. “In the Mood”, is a song you cannot be in a bad mood while it is playing. It’s a blast always. We get lost in the fun songs and I always try to teach my son about the artists, and symbolism of some of the lyrics as he’s grown older. By taking this approach I have had more fun moments jamming with my child than I ever could have imagined. We have more fun in the car than the destination sometimes. When we cook together, we are dancing too. This playlist I’ve shared holds a group of the many songs that are a blast to jam with your kids. Let me tell you that in my opinion, nothing beats fist pumping with your three-year-old. It’s not a “conventional” playlist below, and maybe even being frowned upon but I frown upon ordinary, so, delete those preschool song compilations, roll down the windows, and start with, Feel So Close, by Calvin Harris. Enjoy, these songs. They are fun and bring a lot of smiles and are highly worthy of videoing moments. What's your favourite song to jam to with your kids?

Michelle Obama "I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity." Emma Watson "I think women are scared of feeling powerful and strong and brave sometimes. There’s nothing wrong with being afraid. It’s not the absence of fear, it’s overcoming it and sometimes you just have to blast through and have faith." Beyoncé "We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead." Gloria Steinem ‘We’ve begun to raise daughters more like sons, but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.’ Amy Schumer "I am a hot-blooded fighter and I am fearless." Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “Of course I am not worried about intimidating men. The type of man who will be intimidated by me is exactly the type of man I have no interest in.” Helen Mirren “Women have got to stop being polite. If I ever had children, which I don’t, the first thing I’d teach a girl of mine is the words ‘fuck off’.” Rosalind Franklin "In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief that by doing our best we shall succeed in our aims: the improvement of mankind." Anaïs Nin "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Lucille Ball "Luck? I don’t know anything about luck. I’ve never banked on it, and I’m afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work - and realising what is opportunity and what isn’t." Dr. Maya Angelou "We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. Indira Gahndi "You can never shake hands with a closed fist." Mae Jemison "Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination." Amelia Earhart "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Dawna Markova “I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible; to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance, to live so that which came to me as seed goes to the next as blossom, and that which came to me as blossom, goes on as fruit.” Alanis Morissette “The truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that.” Diane Von Furstenberg “I’ve never met a woman who is not strong, but sometimes they don’t let it out. Then there’s a tragedy, and then all of a sudden that strength comes. My message is let the strength come out before the tragedy.” Jennifer Lee “When you do it on your terms instead of someone else’s, running your own shop is fun and meaningful. Every day presents new challenges, and you don’t have to close off the creative part of your personality to navigate them." Gina Carey "A strong woman looks a challenge dead in the eye and gives it a wink" Oprah Winfrey "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.’ Mourning Dove "Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease a herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence." Wilma Rudolph "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us." Rosa Parks "I have learned over the years that when ones mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." Wilma Mankiller "The secret of our success is that we never, never gave up." Diana Ross "Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then."

An enormous number of things change when you become a mum. There are the things that you expected and so many things that you simply do not; things you didn’t even think of once, they drastically change. During my pregnancy, I hadn’t given much thought into the changes I would feel. I kept the same mindset expecting myself to still be able to do the same things I have always done prior to becoming a mum, and that I’d still feel like ‘me’ and that I’d still have the same priorities as before. I was mistaken. Since having Isabella, in December of last year nothing is the same and even the changes I was expecting to come have hit me in a way I was not prepared for, especially how the changes affected my confidence. Growing a baby for 9 months is tough! I I was incredibly sick throughout my pregnancy and I struggled with my confidence a lot, especially in my full-time role as a teacher. Now, I knew my body would change physically after pregnancy. I mean, after all I had only carried and grown a tiny human inside me for months but, I didn’t expect how I felt about my body’s changes to flip on me too as they did. The changes to my body have left me struggling to find comfort in my own skin. They have left me feeling awkward, and without any confidence. I can see the changes in my body and they are more than I was expecting, but before my confidence tumbled, I didn’t allow these changes to bother me. This was right after giving birth and I felt proud of what my body had achieved, and the changes were just part of it. This view did not last too long. It all fell apart when I began to move back into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I realised that I was no longer as confident within myself considering I’ve found it difficult to find any typical outfits comfortable. Nothing works as I see it, so I have lived in jumpers, and regular jeans until I could fit back into what I feel best in, my skinny jeans. I have a wardrobe full of clothing that fits and yet I am only confident in those. How I feel about my body has changed drastically as it is a big thing to adapt to. I have struggled in social situations since and its remarkable how much lesser my confidence is in myself and in how I may come across to others. I know I should be proud of my body when I look at these changes, but I don’t feel that, not yet. Hopefully, I will in time. Another thing that has affected my confidence since becoming a mum is others passing judgements. When you become a mum, it seems to invite a great deal of comments about how you parent and the decisions you make. It is suffocating. I have felt that I am being judged every step of the way. If I am honest about how I am feeling, if I decide that today I don’t fancy leaving the house or that I’m not sure what my baby wants when she cries - those judgments make me feel like I’m not doing a good job as a mum and that I am not enough for my daughter. Being a mum is not something that has come naturally to me and I’m winging it as I go, with the help of Google and my mama tribe. Thankfully, I have this support system during this inventing of my new normal. Becoming a mum may have changed my body into something I don’t feel comfortable with yet and brought lies to my mind by the intense opinions, but I do feel like I’ve finally found my voice through this. From this problem came my voice and seeing myself have the confidence to speak about my reality of parenthood, the hard and ugly parts alongside the good parts. I’ve become grounded in my own voice and opinions and I have never been a particularly confident person. I would always shy away from sharing my opinion. Perhaps, starting my journey into Motherhood is the nudge I needed and is where I have found my true confidence, the pure kind? I believe so. This is all something I never experienced before and becoming a parent has been a striking shift for me. It is on a larger scale than I knew it could be, but I too did not know that I would now find my voice through my struggles I ran straight into Motherhood. Whilst, I’m finding motherhood tough. I know that I’m not alone in this and speaking out about my experiences has helped me tremendously. Since I have started to be honest with myself and others about my feelings, it has made an extreme difference. What I have come to learn: being a mum is hard and that there are other mums out there who feel the same as I do. I’m not alone. This has lifted my confidence in myself as a person and a mum well. Becoming a mum is tough and your entire world changes. You learn things about yourself that you didn’t know before, that you couldn’t. You change, you develop and your confidence changes and develops too. For me, my confidence in myself is something I’m working on as well as working on being the best mum I can be. Hopefully, one day soon I’ll feel a little more like the old ‘me’ or maybe there will be a ‘new’ better version of me. Either way I am going to venture on in Motherhood the way I best see and know how and all mistakes are just lessons along the way helping build my confidence and strength. You Can See More Of Emma Cottam @ Website: www.isabellaandus.com Facebook: IsabellaandUs Instagram: Isabella_and_us Twitter: Isabella_and_us

As of today, there are hundreds of beauty and skin products out there all grasping for our attention, and satisfaction when for the last 150 years the best beauty product sits pretty on any supermarket shelf, perhaps, gone unnoticed and that’s Vaseline. Also referred to as Petroleum Jelly, Vaseline is an occlusive, this means it coats the skin with a layer that holds moisture in. It seals and protects. It cleanses and its healing - what's not to love right? Vaseline is hydration for your skin at its finest. The properties that solidify, Petroleum Jelly as the best beauty product have been scientifically proven and many women, and even men are living proof it works pretty damn well. Here are a few Vaseline hacks, DIY’s, and beauty tips you may or may not know of, but should be well-known and in use. Plus, it is much less expensive than all the others out there and that is an absolute win. Vaseline is perfect for a well-kept mama on the go. Stellar Make-Up Remover Vaseline, because it is an oil makes for an excellent make-up remover that is easy on the skin, and quick. It will even remove water-proof mascara. It’s been noted that not one other make up remover works nearly as well as Vaseline does, period. Perfect For Your Mani & Pedi Unfortunately, we cannot always lay in the luxury of spa chairs and get our nails and toes done so we must bite the bullet and paint them ourselves. Some women can do it well, others like yours truly cannot without making a tragic mess worth crying over. Come to find out, if you take some Vaseline and line your nails around the sides and cuticle lines it will keep the nail polish from dripping or spreading past the nail. So next time you find yourself stuck painting and maintaining yourself mix Vaseline in your equation and change the game. Summer Lovin' Feet Dry and cracked skin mounts up on our feet so fast and it can be the biggest nuisance. During the summer maintaining your feet can become far too expensive and time consuming due to the temperatures and summer activities, so getting a pedicure weekly does not always work out. Plus, scrubbing the calluses off your feet, the dry and dead skin only makes it grow more and faster. Its best to lather it all u-p with lotion and moisturize. Problem is these lotions offered seem to take forever to work if they ever do, but I have fabulous news’ ’VASELINE - At bedtime grab your comfy and fluffy socks and Vaseline and start to lather up your feet well and let the healing and soothing oils seep in as you cover your feet and fall off into sweet dreams. When you wake up your feet will already have a smoother feel, so you will feel so fresh and so clean, and lighter on your feet. Split-End Cmouflaging Career, struggling, and just all kinds of mothers and even women without children do not always have the time to get their hair touched up, cut or even trimmed, so hair can tend to show off a worse side of looking fried, and dry; damaged. For the women and mothers on the hustle and in the struggle use Vaseline to hide and fake you split-ends until you can get yourself into the beauty shop. Its affordable, not harmful to your hair and works well without “unruly hair moment” side effects. DIY Lip Stain Lipstick does not like to go on properly or stay put does it? Sometimes you find a great fit for you and your lips, but if you would like a smooth lip stain that stays on all day then you should try this. Take one Tablespoon of Vaseline with Kool-Aid, maybe a cherry or orange flavor or mix it with your favorite eye blush. Your lips will then have a staining balm that tends to last all day and that will moisturise and hydrate. It is fabulous. Show off those legs and let them shine Legs are in the top three sexiest parts of a woman, per a few online polls . Besides the sex appeal, the feeling of smooth strides, and a cool breeze against your silky and glowing skin is divine. Spray tans, and bronzers are a must at times but add Vaseline prepare for legs that look phenomenal and radiate. Mix Vaseline with your favourite or most recommended skin Bronzer or eye blush and spread the formula all over your legs, and you will present a shiny glow with every step you take the entire day. THE Primer Eye shadow primer is imperative if you want the time it took to put effort into your eyes to stay on. Primer is wonderful, and Vaseline is one of the best ones. You take a very small quantity of Vaseline and smooth it on your eyelids, and it is now ready to be used as your primer and is said to keep eye shadow on well, and all day. A cheaper alternative for sure! This is definitely one worth trying - especially since hydrating and moisturizing is occurring too. Brow Bootcamp Eyebrows require much maintenance and sometimes can become or just be super unruly. Hairspray hardly helps, plus who wants that on their face? Vaseline is the answer for any unruly brow issue. Tame them by sliding Vaseline over the arches. They will NOT move all day. Vaseline keeps them checked and in line! Homemade - DIY Lip Scrub Now this, DIY lip scrub is kick-ass. It chafes away chapped and dry lips bringing out the pouty, puffy and smooth lips underneath. It is simple to make and worth it! All you need to do is mix a substantial quantity of Vaseline with a small amount of sugar as this makes a great scrub for your lips. This scrub starts to surface the flawless, glossy, puckering and dramatic part of our lips. Using this or rubbing a little Vaseline with a wet tooth brush after your teeth have been brushed will bring out what's been hidden under chapped and dry skin. Sea Salt Skin Scrub You can make this body scrub at home by mixing a good amount of Vaseline with ½ a cup to 1 cup of sea salt. This Vaseline scrub will help you get rid of dry, crackling skin, brighten your skin tone and remove all the dead skin cells from your body. (Yes, I know, wow right?) The best sea salts to use would be Dr. Teals Restore and Replenish found at any convenience store. Vaseline can truly handle all your skin and bath time beauty needs. Luscious Lashes I do not care who you are, we all desire thick and long eyelashes and spend a lot of money to have them. Well Vaselineorks amazingly. Use it along the line of your lashes and eyelids and watch them have more volume and spunk even without using Mascara. Doing this should help thicken them over and grow over time. Petroleum Jelly really is a life-changing treatment. Vaseline. Ladies! Vaseline. It is well known to be called the best beauty product out ever and for good reasons. Along with the above there are countless things, tips, and hacks with Vaseline and along with the health it brings to your skin and body, it helps keep your bank account fuller as well and that ladies speaks volumes. Is there aything unconventional you use Vaseline for? Share and Like!