My joyful blend super combo

Was feeling rather down today and just one of those days where you feel beaten. 

To combat my negativity, I added a few drops of Elevation, no I'm lying, I did a super heavy dose of Elevation essential oil dressing on myself. On top of that, one drop behind my ears, behind my neck and on my heart area. Also a quick call to Mom for advice brought me out of the blues. 

This is a super combo for beating the blues. Elevation and Mom's advice!

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Life Motto of Budget Beauty Mommy

"Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I respond to it"

This is a motto I try to live by. It really helps not only myself but the relationships around me. It's empowering and not demeaning. It comes in handy especially when you have kids.

Consider this: Your little darling broke a glass accidentally. She's looking terrified and is starting to cry out of shock.

Do you react? By scolding her and making her feel small and useless while you clean up the mess alone?

Or do you respond? By giving her an assuring smile and say, "It's ok darling, just a broken glass but luckily you're not hurt. Let's clean up the mess together."

Would you react or respond?

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Best Homemade Toner

Apple cider vinegar(ACV) is one of the best toners for your skin. It's astringent but it doesn't dry out your skin at all. It's amazing and so easy to prepare. It's great for combatting acne too. I've started using it about three weeks back and loving it. Definitely tames the shine on my face.

 To prepare:
1. Get a small and very clean glass bottle.
2. Add one part ACV and equal part water.
3. Shake and mix and store in the bottle.
4. It lasts for weeks when stored in dry and cool place.

 To use: Dab some ACV toner on cotton pad and tone your skin upwards. Use twice a day.

 Point to note: ACV has a strong aroma and may take some getting use to. Don't worry, after about 30 minutes, nobody can smell it on you at all, even with the sharpest scent hunter. So, don't worry about the smell. If the smell bothers you, you can add some rose water or lavender essential oil to even out the smell. Honestly, I prefer my toner to be really simple and fuss free with the best bang for the buck.

 To get the best benefit of your ACV toner, only use unpasteurized, unfiltered and organic ACV, with the 'mother'. That's where all the goodness are.

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My homemade ACV toner

Instructions for your DIY ACV toner

Cleaning up smashed essential oils bottle is so easy with Doterra!

Sad sad day today! Broke my new bottle of balance. I'm impressed though, the bottle broke but didn't shatter, so it was an easy clean up. I would say it's children safe in case it breaks, but never again!

Love these essential oils more everyday!

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Best time to bond with family - over Sunday brunch

Sundays make great time to hang around as a family over brunch. Why not enjoy a nice continental breakfast with some fruit with your dearest?

A tip: When you grill your tomatoes, add a small pinch of brown sugar on top of the tomatoes. They add crazy nice flavour to the grilled tomatoes!

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Continental breakfast for brunch - cooked with love

Instant Glam with Step-by-step Falsies Guide

The one thing that can instantly glam you up is fake eyelashes or we call it falsies. They really look glamorous and so easy to put on. With falsies, you don't need mascara or even eyeliner. Only one step to instant glam. Saves you tons of time in the mornings so you can spend more time with your little darlings.

1. Buy a pair of falsies that you really like. I prefer mine slightly more dramatic so I like them slightly longer lash at the ends.

2. I don't trim my falsies because they tend to run or go out of shape easily. Also, I like the dramatic look so longer lashes the better! If you have to trim it, just snip the front ends of the falsies where they go at the inner corner of your eyes.

3. Use eyelash glue that has a wand applicator so you can control the amount of glue on your falsies. Choose black colored glue as they blend better with your natural lashline. White or transparent glue dries and they turn yellowish on your lashes. Not slightly at all!

4. Apply glue to the adhesive strip on your lashes but don't put too much glue. Wipe off excessive glue with a baby wipe. Don't use tissue as it might leave tissue bits on your falsies.

5. Place your falsies right above your lashline but as close as possible to it for a natural look. Don't stick it on your lashline as it may yank your natural lashes off when removing it.

6. Hold it in place for few seconds and voila you have glamorous peepers. Repeat on the other eye, of course.

7. To remove falsies, just pull it gently off from the inner corner of your eyes outwards. You can wipe your falsies with baby wipes to remove leftover glue. Place it back in its case to maintain its shape.

Try it, you'll love it for sure.

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Falsies front view

Love the dramatic falsies side view

Unconditional Love Taught Through A Selfless Aunty

I was cutting up mango as dessert yesterday night. I didn't even realize that I ended up cutting all the juicy mango flesh and serving them out whilst I left the seed for myself.

 I remember being a young kid about 5 years of age, I always see my Aunty eating the seed after serving mango to us. I remember asking her why does she always eat the seed? She'll laugh and say, "the seed is the best part silly girl, my favorite!" and she continues enjoying the mango seed.

 It took me so many years to finally grow up and be an adult and mom myself now, to understand that little act of love from my Aunty. She does not enjoy eating the seed at all, she only wants to reserve the best parts for her family first. I know for sure, I don't enjoy eating the mango seed, getting the fibers stuck to my teeth, but I just do it automatically! 

It puts tears to my eyes thinking about how unassuming and loving my Aunty was, and still is. It's the little acts of love that touches the heart for decades to come, as opposed to grand gestures of love that are not half as honest. 

 Thank you Aunty and I love you for teaching me love, with your actions. 

Your silent teachings have left a deep impression in me! Please comment and share your story of unconditional love with us!

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My dearest Aunty