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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix & Peppermint Marshmallows

December 18, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

I absolutely love making things from scratch. When My boyfriend, Matt, and I were living our year without plastic (single use disposables & packaging) we had to make a lot of things from scratch. It’s such an adventure trying to figure out ways to do things. Sometimes you’d be surprised at how easy most things are to do from scratch.
That being said, Matt and I had to create all these christmas gifts for our family and friends sans plastic. This hot chocolate & Marshmallow duo quickly became popular as it was fairly easy and very impressive.

Hot Chocolate Mix
by Alton Brown
Click here for the original recipe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Ik_rnrcu0
Peppermint Marshmallows
by Martha Stewart
Click here for original recipe

DIY Painted Wall Art

May 15, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

My Pinterest vision turned reality when I found these two blank canvasses in the apartment. I used tape and three colours to make a geometrical pattern. I posted on instagram (@SimplySarahxoxo) and everyone loved it and wanted to know how. I decided to add two small canvasses to make the ‘L’ shaped canvas into a square and film a DIY how to video.
Here it is 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYDM7iXOVps&feature=youtu.be

4 Ways to style your bangs/fringe

May 7, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Im not sure about you but I find on my day 2 hair the front seems a little greasy.
Instead of washing your hair everyday try one or more of these 4 ways to pin your bangs back.
Your hair will look fresh and fun no grease involved.
Check out the how to video below 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NEiXeusj-A

How to pick the right hair products

April 24, 2013 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Picking the right hair products can be challenging. I have put together a video of tips I find useful when looking for products to use. I’ve also put together a few links to some of my favorite products below.

Here are some of my personal favorite products though Amazon.ca

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Treatment
I like this one to cocktail with my other products for when I wear my hair curly

AG Hair Hard Jel (6 oz) [Health and Beauty]
This is one of my favorite gels. I use this or Regis volumizing gel. I’ll mix this with Recoil by AG and with the Argan oil Listed above.

Tresemme Two Hairspray Extra Hold 325 ml Aerosol (3-Pack) with Free Nail File
Every girl needs hairspray! I get this one as its usually available but the one below smells oh so good!!
Aussie Aussome Volume Hairspray Maximum Hold 295 ml

Not mentioned in the video but I am in love with AG Shampoo and Conditioner.
This is what I have been using for a few years
AG Hair Tech 2wo Color Treatment Shampoo (33.8 oz) [Health and Beauty]
AG Hair Conditioner Light (33.8 oz) [Health and Beauty]

and for a little extra I’ll use Fast food. It smells like pixie sticks Mmmmmm
Ag Moisture&shine Fast Food Leave on Conditioner 12 Oz [Misc.]

I really hope you like these tips and ticks. Let me know what you think 🙂

Stay Tuned,
Sarah