Catch Me on the Gram

Everyone loves social media, especially Instagram. We all want to be Instafamous, or have several followers. More followers means more likes; more likes means more popular; more popular well that probably means you are on your way to being Instafamous. But how do you get to that point? 

Getting started: Well you first need a very appealing Instagram name. Once you have that, write a meaningful bio that would make people want to follow and upload a creative selfie that would make people want to see more. 

Posting: DO NOT post random images, pick a theme. Post only really high quality pictures that have a focus. Edit your pictures, but don't over edit them or use Instagram's built in options. Make your captions interesting and informative. A caption can make or break a picture. Post on a schedule which means don't over post. 

Continuing the Greatness: Show appreciation to your followers by responding. Join all of Instagram's contest. Follow their official blog for great tips. Finally, do EVERYTHING you can to get featured by Instagram.

Follow these rules and you may be the next Instafamous person on the red carpet! 

Give Me Them Apps

iPhones are the most popular smartphone in the world with apps that can allow you to get the most out of your phone. From dating apps to QR scanners, your phone is capable of nearly anything these days. The best part about these apps are that they are free.

Photoshop Fix- You don't need a computer to access some popular photoshop features. This app brings some of Adobe's world-class retouching and restoration features straight to your iPhone.

Swiftkey- This app gives you a third keyboard that learns how you type and adapts to your unique tapping style over time, meaning you will be able to type faster with fewer typos.

Magisto- Who has time to edit their own videos? This app makes your smartphone videos look like they were edited by a pro within seconds.

Uber- At some point you are going to need a ride but there may not be a cab in site. Save some time and download Uber and someone will come you up whenever and wherever you need them.

There are more great apps but these are in the top. So if you don't have any of these, download them now!

Just Do it Yourself

When improving your home, the first hurdle you are mostly to come across is deciding whether or not you will do it yourself or hire someone. Do you roll up your sleeves and take on this task or do you relax with a nice cup of tea while the professionals do their work?

DIY isn't for everyone, but in 2017 it has become vastly more popular. People would rather DIY, or at least try, before hiring someone to do it.

People like to DIY because it helps them save money. It also turns them towards a desire for a certain self-sufficiency of a lifestyle.

There are internet forums, video sharing sites, and sites like eHow that make it easy for communities of practice to form and share how-to information.

Because DIY has become such a trend, there are actual DIY professionals. If you think you are great at all of the DIY project then go ahead and start charging people for your work and before you know it you too might be a DIY professional.

Pop, Lock, and Drop It: Dance Through the Decades

Dance is one form of art almost everyone participates in. It has been a way people can express themselves for many decades. From the flapper era to having disco fever, dance has evolved and changed tremendously throughout the years. 

Nothing wins over the general public like a good dance fad. Without them, wedding receptions, 50th birthday parties, and functions in general would be infinitely boring. 

Over the years, there have been some bizarre, bold and slightly out there dances. 
From Chubby's Checker The Twist to Silento's Watch Me, these dance fads are a success because they are kept simple to a good beat. 

The first major dance craze started for the iGeneration when Soulja Boy had everyone cranking it on YouTube. After that, dances like Gangnam Style and the Harlem Shake evolved. The most recent dance craze has started because of Silento's Whip and Nae Nae. This dance wasn't just the whip and nae nae, it was like an IKEA manual full of the superman, the duff, the bop, and break your legs. 

Dance fads will always be a thing. What will be the next dance craze? 

Can I Be Blake Lively?

If you have ever seen Blake Lively walk a red carpet, you know that almost 98 percent of the time her outfits are formfitting. Even when she got pregnant, she did not stop wearing clothes that fit her form. Don't we all wish we could be like Blake Lively? 

Her biggest secret is she eats well and trains hard. Here's a few tips that her trainer, Don Saladino, has shared.

First do some squats. This will get you the tone butt you have always wanted. You can do normal squats, sumo squats or even hold some weight while squatting. 
Second are the farmer’s walks, and this will help tone the whole body at once. You can also add dumbbells to make this workout more effective. 
Sled pushes are third, and it will help with your stamina and strength. This one might make you feel like a football player but hey you are getting them good legs like Lively. 
Fourth is deadlifts to help with core strength. Deadlifts can also give you more overall strength if done correctly. 
The last workout shared is the incline push-ups. This helps build the muscles in none other than your arms. Not only are you toning your arms, but if you keep your core tight your core strength will improve. 

How Much Does Beauty Really Cost?

Women tend to spend a lot of money on make-up, but how much does beauty really cost? There is no shortage of beauty products available to choose from to spend your money on, and the temptation to buy these products is everywhere. As the years have passed, women of all ages tend to think make-up is not decent unless it is expensive. Are they right or wrong?


The debatable question is, “Is expensive, designer make-up worth the cost?” When you spend the extra money on make-up you are paying for the brand name, better applicators, packaging, and increased pigmentation. Notice the packaging on more expensive products is more flashy and catchy to the eye. The more expensive make-up has better applicator devices like the eyeshadow brush that will make the make-up go on better. Increased pigmentation comes with expensive make-up because it has more color and goes on darker.


When you look at the factors considered in designer make-up, the ingredients are not a factor in the price difference. Most make-up, expensive or cheap, has the same ingredients for the most part. Even though designer make-up has added features like increased pigment, their components are often equivalent. It is up to you whether you want to spend that extra money for the little benefits you will get.

Flea Market Finds

Attending a flea market is like going on a treasure hunt; you never know what you are going to find. One person's trash is another person's treasure. Want to know how to get the best finds at a flea market? Keep on reading.

It is best to go early on the first day of the flea market so that you get the best selection. Also, see if they have a map so that way as you shop you can mark the booths where you left paid purchases later or mark booths you want visit again.

Chat briefly with the dealers in your favorite booths. The sellers will remember their friendly customers and typically get the bigger discounts. Speaking of discounts, stop back by on the last day of the flea market sale to git the biggest discounts on some items you liked but weren't first priority.

Last tip to successfully shopping at flea markets is to look at items and think of a way to repurpose them if you can not use them yourself. Many flea market finds can be turned into something else and resold for profit.

Let's get ready to go flea market shopping!