5 Great Ways To Spend Your Tax Return

Spring is almost here, which means that it is time to start making plans for that big tax return you are expecting. Wondering how best to spend it? We have a few great ideas. Read below to find out some cool purchases that you can make with your tax return, from hair extensions and spa days to travel and gifts.

Travel Someplace Warm

Are you feeling the winter blues? After a long winter, it is easy to get “cabin fever.” Of course, the best cure for cabin fever is to take a trip—to someplace warm, of course. Luckily, most Americans get their tax returns in the spring—the perfect time to plan a trip (even the act of planning the trip will help you feel warmer already). For some serious fun in the sun, we recommend renting a beach house, or going on a tropical cruise.

Buy Some Hair Extensions

Many women choose to spend their tax return on fashion/beauty upgrades. We think that this is a great idea! In fact, we highly recommend using your tax return to buy some human hair extensions. Seriously, you will come to see this purchase as a lifesaver. How are hair extensions so amazing? Let us count the ways:

1. You can clip them into your hair in a matter of seconds, giving you style on the go.
2. They are fully customizable when it comes to style, cut, and color.
3. They add length and body to your hair.
4. They can cover up thinning hair/hair loss, as well as unwanted greys.

We have all spent our tax refunds on purchases that we end up regretting. This purchase will not be one of them.

Update Your Wardrobe

Speaking of style, a tax refund is the perfect excuse to update your wardrobe. With the arrival of spring, it is time to start thinking about spring outfits. Use that extra money to buy some breezy seasonal outfits that will be sure to make heads turn. New accessories – such as jewelry and handbags – make great purchases as well.

Have A Spa Day

Perhaps, when you get your tax return back, all you really feel like doing is pampering yourself. That is perfectly fine! If you are looking to totally spoil yourself with the money, why not treat yourself to a spa day? We’re talking massages, facials, body wraps, mani/pedis—the whole nine yards! You will feel so much better afterwards, and to us that feeling means money well spent.

Gift It

Do you know of anyone who has a birthday, or other special occasion, coming up? Tax return time is the perfect time to shop for them. If you are feeling really ambitious, you could even get a (huge) head start on your Christmas shopping. If you ask us, it is never too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Who knows, it might even get you in the Christmas spirit on one of those hot, sticky summer days!

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Purchasing Your Hair Extensions: 5 Important Things To Know

When thinking about purchasing hair extensions, the first question that most women have is “How do I know which hair extensions are the best?” This is totally understandable. As with any product, we want to know that we are getting good value for our money, and that we are making a quality purchase. This article will make that endeavor a little easier for you. Below, you will find five key attributes of quality hair extensions. Read below to find out more.

Look At The Rating

Believe it or not, hair extensions have a quality rating. This rating reflects the quality of the material used. The best hair extensions have a rating of 100% Remy. This is the rating that you should be looking for. Knowing about this quality rating makes shopping for hair extensions a lot easier.

Buy Human Hair Extensions

Honestly, we hate the fact that we even have to make this statement. You would think it would go without saying that hair extensions should be made from human hair. Unfortunately, there are many companies that use cheap, animal hair for their hair extensions. You should avoid these extensions at all costs. And trust us, when you put animal hair extensions side-by-side with human hair extensions, you will notice the difference in quality immediately.

Buy Handmade Hair Extensions

While the material used in the hair extensions is of the utmost importance, the actual manufacturing process is important as well. As with most products, handmade equals higher quality. At this point you may be asking, “Doesn’t it mean a higher price tag as well?” Yes and no. Hand-knotted hair extensions might cost more money up front, but they last longer as well—up to three years in some cases. In the long run, buying quality handmade hair extensions could actually save you money.

Buy Fully Customizable Hair Extensions

The best hair extensions are fully customizable with regard to cut, style, and color. This gives you the option to style them as you wish. Buying hair extensions that are not fully customizable will leave you “locked in” to the same look. This gets boring real fast. That is why we recommend buying hair extensions that you can cut, color, and style the way that you choose.

Buy Clip In Hair Extensions

The last thing that you should be mindful of when purchasing hair extensions is how you actually put them in and take them out. Sew in hair extensions take time and effort to apply and remove. Clip in hair extensions, on the other hand, can be applied and removed in a snap, with no damage to your own hair. It literally takes seconds. This is why clip in hair extensions have become the preferred choice for:

• Working women
• Moms on the go
• Women who need to quickly get ready for a date
• Women who simply want to get the most time out of the day

If any of these describes your situation, then clip in hair extensions are definitely the way to go.

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Time Saving Tips For Working Women

For young women who have just entered the working world, one of the most difficult things to master is the morning routine. This is an especially difficult adjustment for women who get a job fresh out of college. Gone are the days when you can roll out of bed at 9:30 and throw on your sweats for that 10 o’clock class. Getting ready for your job requires dedication, and some trial and error on your part. This article will help you eliminate the need for trial and error. These four helpful tips will make your morning routine so much easier and more productive.

Get Your Hair Ready In A Snap (Literally)

One great tip that we can offer to busy working women is that you purchase a clip on hair topper. So much of our morning routine revolves around getting our hair ready. And, let’s face it; our hair does not always cooperate. With clip in extensions, you can have the hair that you have always wanted in a matter of seconds. Extensions are a key part of “dressing to impress,” and clip ins will help you achieve this impressive look in a fraction of the time.

Make Notes For Yourself

Oftentimes, we waste precious minutes each morning trying to remember what exactly it was we were supposed to do today. You can avoid this frustrating delay by making notes to yourself the night before. These could take the form of actual Post-It notes, or reminders on your calendar, or even text messages to yourself. The point is to make sure that when you wake up, you know exactly what you will need to do and think about in order to get ready for the day ahead. Actually, note-taking is a good habit to get into throughout the day.

Always Leave Things In The Same Spot

Have you ever had to call in to work and tell them that you will be late because you can’t find your purse, or your car keys? This sort of delay has probably happened to just about all of us at some point, but it can certainly be avoided. Always place such necessary items in the same spot, so that you will know exactly where you can find them in the morning. You may be surprised to see how much this simple step will reduce the stress of your morning routine.

Don’t Press That (Snooze) Button

Remember in college, when you could just press the snooze button several times in a row (much to the chagrin of your roommate)? It is time to get out of that habit. Pressing the snooze button once increases the temptation to press it again. And again. Before you know it, you are calling into work, telling them that you will be late. Better to set your alarm to a reasonable hour that gives you enough time to get ready each morning, and stick to that time consistently. It will make a huge difference.

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How To Find The Best Hair Extensions

Hair extensions have become hugely popular lately, and women are buying them up all over the country (and world). Many women who are buying hair extensions for the first time wonder how they can find the best hair extensions.  This article will serve as a helpful guide. The indicators below are things to look for in the best extensions, and sure signs of hair extension quality and convenience.

The Best Hair Extensions Are Clip In

In our opinion, the absolute best hair extensions are clip ins. There are many reasons that we feel that clip in extensions are superior to sew in extensions. For one thing, clip in extensions tend to stay put. Quality clip in extensions will clip into the roots of your hair in such a way that they will not easily become dislodged. This gives you confidence as you are going about your day. The other reason that we believe clip in extensions to be far superior to sew in extensions is that clip ins are much more convenient. Clip ins allow you to add volume in a snap—the same cannot be said for sew in extensions.

The Best Hair Extensions Are Handmade

We also believe that the best hair extensions are handmade. The process of making hair extensions by hand can be quite painstaking, but it yields much better results. Extensions that are made by hand not only look and feel better; they last longer as well. In fact, handmade hair extensions can last up to three years. In the long run, this will save you a lot of money over having to repeatedly purchase hair extensions. This is why you should always look for hair extensions companies that sell handmade extensions.

The Best Hair Extensions Are Fully Customizable

Another common aspect of all the best hair extensions is that they are fully customizable. Having fully customizable hair extensions means having hair extensions that you can color any way you would like. You can simply go to a salon and have them colored. Having fully customizable hair extensions also means that you can cut your hair extensions anyway you would like. It also means being able to have your hair extensions styled in whatever style you choose. Again, you would go to a certified stylist and have your hair extensions styled the same way you would your natural hair.

The Best Hair Extensions Are Made From Human Hair

It should go without saying, but the best hair extensions are made from human hair. You may be surprised to learn how many companies make their hair extensions from materials other than human hair. The best hair extensions also happen to be 100% Remy. This is the highest grade given to human hair extensions. It is also the quality rating that you should be looking for when you purchase your hair extensions. Anything less than this rating simply won’t do.

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All Natural Products That Are Taking The Beauty World By Storm

“All natural” is definitely in right now. This is true in the restaurant/food industry, the fashion industry, and even the beauty industry. This article will focus on all-natural products that are making huge waves in the beauty industry. You might even call these products “game changers.” Read below to learn more about some of the all-natural beauty products that are currently available. These products will help you look, and feel, better.

Hair Extensions

The days of synthetic hair extensions are pretty much over. It is all about human hair extensions now. For us, this was always a no-brainer. Human hair extensions last longer, look better, and feel better. That is why so many women are now buying 100% Remy human hair extensions. This is one of the many cases where natural is better.

All Natural Lipstick

All-natural lipstick has also become very popular lately. Natural lipstick is made from beeswax and natural oils. Natural lipstick is every bit as bright and colorful as synthetic lipstick, but without all of the chemicals. All-natural lip gloss has also seen an uptick in sales recently.

All Natural Haircare Products

The all-natural revolution in hair is not just limited to hair extensions. There is a huge demand these days for haircare products that are made from natural ingredients. Luckily, there is a huge (and ever-growing) supply as well. Such products include everything from hair oils, to finishing sprays, to shampoos, to conditioners, to volumizers, to serums. You name it, and you can find it “all-natural.” This is a great thing. Many synthetic haircare products have chemicals that can actually damage your hair in the long run. They are not only less gentle on your hair, but less gentle on the environment as well. This accounts for the switch to natural hair products. Pro tip: you can even use natural haircare products on your human hair extensions!

Moisturizers

All-natural moisturizers leave your skin feeling softer and fresher than ever before. Many moisturizer companies are now offering all-natural products.  All-natural moisturizers are especially beneficial to those with sensitive skin. Synthetic moisturizers contain chemicals which can be potentially harmful to sensitive skin, even causing allergic reactions. All-natural moisturizers, on the other hand, are hydrating and gentle at that same time. Of course, this is also a great product for people who don’t have sensitive skin.

Soaps

Soap was one of the first skincare/beauty products to reflect the all-natural craze. These days, all-natural soap is more popular than ever. There was a time when you had to go to an organic store to buy all-natural soap, but now they can be found at a wide variety of stores, including the “big box” chains. There are so many all-natural soaps on the market that it really comes down to finding the brand that is right for you. Many people report feeling “cleaner” after using all-natural soap, compared to more synthetic soaps. All-natural soaps are also more gentle on the skin.

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How To Achieve Your Best Hair

Rocking the right hair style is easier said than done. We all have good hair days and bad. This article will help you maximize the good hair days, and minimize the bad. Read below to find out more about how you can achieve your absolute best hair.

Buy The Haircare Products For Your Needs

Of course, there are many different types of hair: thick, thin, brittle, strong, thinning, course, fine…and the list goes on. Trust us when we say that there are as many different types of hair products out there as there are types of hair. Part of the reason that your hair does not look or feel the way you want it to is that you are not using the hair product that was designed for your haircare needs. That includes shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.  For example, if you have brittle hair, using a shampoo designed for women with stronger hair will likely do you no good.  Luckily, it should not be difficult to find the haircare product that you need. Even if you can’t find the right product in stores, you should certainly be able to find it online.

Buy Hair Extensions

The best tip that we can offer: buy a hair topper. You will come to see this purchase as a lifesaver. How will hair extensions be useful to you? Let us count the ways:

1. They will add thickness and fullness to your hair.
2. They will combat the devastating effects of hair loss.
3. They can cover up unwanted grey hair.
4. They can help your hair look stylish and luxurious in a snap.

Take it from us, if you do buy hair extensions, you should only buy the best. That means 100% Remy European human clip in hair extensions. These extensions should last you up to five years, and you can customize them as much as you like during that time.

Experiment With Different Hairstyles

Speaking of customizing, another way to beat the “bad hair day blues” is to experiment with different cuts, styles, and colors. A string of bad hair days could just mean that you are unsatisfied with your current hairstyle. This is the perfect opportunity to mix things up. If going to a stylist and getting a drastically new do takes you out of your comfort zone, consider experimenting with different styling products. You could also consider layering your hair toppers for greater effect, like a full or light volume topper over a length extension.

Accessorize

It never hurts to accessorize, and experimenting with different hair accessories is another great way to fix a “meh” hairstyle. It always helps to have several hair accessories on hand, including clasps, ties, bows, brooches and even hats. This can give your hair style and personality. Or rather, it can help you express your unique style and personality. You can even get creative and add some unorthodox accessories, such as flowers. Mix and match until you find the style that speaks to you. At the end of the day, it is all about how you feel about your hair.

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Time Saving Tips For Busy Moms

Are you a mom on the go? Sometimes it seems like life’s demands just won’t stop: from working, to taking care of the kids, to finding time just for you—how do you balance it all? This article will give you some time-saving tips that will help you find that perfect balance. While we can’t add more hours to your day, we can help you make better use of your hours, by shortening those routine tasks that you do every day. So if you are a busy mom on the go, our helpful tips below cover things like morning routines and hair extensions to meditating and learning to say no.

Meditate

At first glance, you might not think that meditation will help you save time, as it is yet another activity to add to your daily routine. However, meditating for just ten minutes or so can help keep you focused and centered. This will better prepare you to tackle whatever the day brings. If you have never meditated before, there are plenty of resources that can guide you through this process. For example, there are plenty of great books on meditation, as well as classes and YouTube videos. Even if meditation does not make you less busy, it will certainly make you feel less busy.

Get Ready More Quickly In The Morning

Without a doubt, the most hectic time of the day for busy moms is definitely the morning.  Mornings bring all kinds of stress. We have to get the kids ready, hurry them out the door, then hurry to our own jobs. Sometimes, it is just too much. That is why it is important to utilize some time-saving tips to get ready as quickly as possible. Consider the following tips:

• Lay your outfit out the night before.
• Pack all lunches the night before.
• Get some clip in hair extensions; they will add volume, coverage, and/or length quickly and easily, helping you achieve your desired look in seconds.

These tips will help you get out the door so much sooner.

Prep Food In Advance

Another stressful time for busy moms – probably second after the morning – is dinner time. We have just come home from a long day at work, and we have to rush to get dinner on the table. This is why it is helpful to prep food in advance. Cold dishes, like salads, can be made on the weekend when there is more time. Even hot dishes can be cooked in large quantities and be refrigerated or frozen, to be eaten throughout the week. Trust us, leftovers are a good thing.

Learn To Say “No” (And Mean It)

Sometimes, our schedule gets packed to the breaking point because we have a hard time saying no. We can’t say no to that play date, or that PTA meeting, or that church fundraiser, or any number of other activities. Learning to say no to the activities that you truly do not have the time or energy for will help you recharge and get your bearings. For busy moms, those two little letters can be the most important in the English language.

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