Easy DIY Beauty Treatments You Can Do at Home

April 25, 2014 2:42 pm

Creating a spa experience at home is easier than you think. Here are three easy, inexpensive beauty treatments that you can perform at home using items you probably already have in your kitchen.

1. Ease puffy eyes with tea bags.
You're probably already familiar with this one: Chill wet tea bags in the fridge, then place them on your closed eyes for ten to twenty minutes. The caffeine in the tea will help de-puff the delicate eye area, while the tea's antioxidants aid in reducing inflammation. Sliced, cooled cucumbers or potatoes can also be used here.

2. Exfoliate with brown sugar.
This sugar scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth (and smelling sweet!): Simply combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, two tablespoons olive oil, two teaspoons instant oats, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg to form a paste. Gently rub the scrub into your skin, then rinse.

3. Banish dry patches using lemons.
If you're sporting scaly skin on your heels, elbows, or knees, try this trick: Grab a lemon from your fridge, cut it in half, then rub the flesh of the lemon over the dry patches. The acid of the citrus fruit aids in removing dead skin cells.

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Peruse Original Artwork from American Artists at Yard Dog Gallery

April 22, 2014 11:56 am

An art gallery in Austin, Yard Dog once specialized in showcasing folk art from the American South, but has since grown to feature art from all over North America. This is a great place to stop by and browse when visiting the shopping district.

Here, you'll find smaller pieces for sale, as well as work by well-known artists, like singer Daniel Johnston's cartoon art and Lisa Brawn's painted woodcuts. You can browse some of the inventory online, but there is nothing like viewing these creations in person. Regulars all agree that Yard Dog Gallery puts on one of the best parties for Bloodshot Records during South By Southwest, so keep that in mind when planning your yearly festivities!

Yard Dog Gallery is open daily.

Yard Dog Gallery
1510 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-1613
http://www.yarddog.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/yard-dog-gallery-austin

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Phone a Friend About These Classic Game Shows

April 18, 2014 12:01 pm

Few television programs had viewers jumping up off of the couch in excitement as much as the game shows of years gone by. Here are three of television’s best game shows.

Jeopardy!
You may not believe it, but the ever-popular Jeopardy! first aired way back in 1964. The show’s current host, Alex Trebek, got his start in 1984, and the program is just as beloved now as it was 50 years ago. From the white handwriting against bright blue screens to the classic “What is…?” format, Jeopardy! is one of the most recognizable of all television game shows.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Developed from a British game show with the same name, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a trivia show with a $1 million prize. The questions become increasingly difficult as the contestant progresses, but the prize money attached increases in amount as well. Contestants are permitted to use a “lifeline” when they're stumped, including phoning a friend, eliminating two incorrect answer choices, and asking the audience.

Double Dare
Double Dare was a children’s game show on the Nickelodeon network. It combined trivia questions with physical challenges, and two teams of kids competed against each other for the various prizes. The show was beloved for its ridiculous antics, often humorous challenges, and, of course, its signature green slime.

Is your favorite game show on this list? If not, tell us about your favorite game show!

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