5 Reasons to Have Petroleum Jelly in Your Beauty Arsenal

Though it’s tempting to splurge on pricey makeup and skincare products, few things are more useful than good old-fashioned petroleum jelly. This miracle product is simple, very versatile, and, best of all, incredibly affordable. Here are just a few of the best beauty uses for petroleum jelly.

  1. Use it as an eye makeup remover. With its slick, gooey texture and petroleum-based composition, petroleum jelly makes a great eye makeup remover. Just smear some across your eyelids and wipe it off gently with a cotton ball or tissue.
  2. Highlight your cheekbones. Instead of contouring your face using an expensive, name brand highlighter, get the same effect for just a few dollars with petroleum jelly. Dot a tiny bit on the cheekbones, brow bones, and upper lip, then smooth it over with your fingers or a makeup sponge.
  3. Create a nail polish shield. If you always get nail polish on your cuticles while giving yourself an at-home manicure, smear some petroleum jelly around the nails to keep the polish from staining your fingers.
  4. Use it as a heavy-duty moisturizer. Apply petroleum jelly to elbows, knees, and heels to combat dry skin during cold winter months.
  5. Conceal split ends. If you’ve waited a bit too long between haircuts, dab a small amount of petroleum jelly to the ends of your hair to coat split ends and make them less noticeable.

16 Practical Uses for Petroleum Jelly [All You]
26 Extraordinary Uses for Petroleum Jelly [Reader's Digest]
57 Uses for Petroleum {Free} Jelly [One Good Thing]

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Comics Toons N’ Toys: A Comic Collector’s Dream in Tustin

Since its opening in 1988, Comics Toons N’ Toys has been the go-to spot for comic book fans in Tustin. From graphic novels and back issues to new issues, manga, action figures, and more, Comics Toons N’ Toys promises to have it, locals say. The owner will even order back issues for you if he doesn’t have it in stock, and employees will put items on hold, as well. However, regulars insist Comics Toons N’ Toys is likely to have what you're looking for in stock.

The staff is notably friendly and knowledgeable and will help a new collector or fan find exactly what you’re looking for. The store stocks a wide diversity of comics, including many indie publishers alongside DC and Marvel. Even though the inventory is massive, customers praise the level of organization and ease with which titles can be found.

Comics Toons N’ Toys
13542 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-2117
www.facebook.com/ComicsTNT
www.yelp.com/biz/comics-toons-n-toys-tustin-2

Move Over, Dairy! These Foods Are Surprisingly High in Calcium

You learn from an early age that calcium builds strong bones and teeth, but it has a number of other health benefits, as well. This beneficial mineral also helps to regulate your blood pressure, maintains healthy blood vessels, and even aids in preventing Type 2 diabetes. Now that you know why you should eat calcium, here are a few lesser-known ways to get it.

  1. White beans. Beans get a good reputation because of their high levels of protein, but white beans are also very high in calcium, as well. In fact, just one cup of canned white beans provides 191 milligrams of calcium, which is about 19 percent of your daily value. These creamy, mild legumes are great in a hearty chili or mashed as a chickpea substitute in homemade hummus.
  2. Sardines. While these tiny fish may have made you squeamish as a child, sardines are actually one of the healthiest fish that you can eat! Like a lot of seafood, they’re rich in omega 3s, but they also provide 321 milligrams of calcium in just seven sardine filets. Many people choose to eat them plain, but if you prefer to cut down on the fishy flavor, you can also add sardines to a salad.

18 Surprising Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium [Greatist]
18 Surprising Dairy-Free Sources of Calcium [HuffPost Healthy Living]

India Kitchen: Explore Indian Fare Flavors in Tustin

From north to south, India Kitchen serves dishes inspired by regions all across India, including some with Indo-Chinese influences. If you've yet to experience the flavors of Indian food, regular diners suggest you order the chicken tikka masala. Highly recommended by regular patrons, this dish features marinated chicken in a savory, creamy, spicy tomato sauce that's served with white rice.

Rather sample a little bit of everything? Consider arriving during India Kitchen's popular all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, which is served daily. For just $8.95, you can explore a vast assortment of curries, meat dishes, and naan (Indian flatbread). Regulars insist the lunch buffet is a can't-miss experience at this Tustin eatery.

India Kitchen is open daily for lunch and dinner service.

India Kitchen
14131 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-0300
www.indiakitchenoc.com/index.html
www.yelp.com/biz/india-kitchen-tustin

How to Reinforce a Buttonhole

A stretched-out buttonhole on your favorite shirt can cause it to droop and look unflattering. Luckily, reinforcing a buttonhole is one of the easiest sewing fixes, provided that you know a few handy techniques. Here are three smart (and simple) ways to reinforce a buttonhole on just about any article of clothing.

Reinforce a Tattered Buttonhole [marthastewart.com]
If your buttonhole isn’t just loose but is also pretty tattered, Martha Stewart’s simple tips will help you to make it look as good as new. All it takes is a regular sewing needle, a bit of knotted thread and an easy-to-learn blanket stitch.

Beginner Sewing Lessons: Buttonholes [sewing.org]
Just like the name of the tutorial implies, this one is a great option for newbie sewers. This is a very in-depth tutorial that almost guarantees a flawless execution, and it will even help you to evaluate the buttonhole damage to choose the right course of action while mending.

How to Mend Buttonholes [yourhomemagazine.co.uk]
This tutorial from YourHome offers innovative solutions for fixing stretched or torn buttonholes. Fusible mending tape is a great option for garments made with heavier materials, while the basic buttonhole stitch is ideal for thinner, lighter shirts and pants.

Bowers Museum: A ‘Local Treasure’ in Santa Ana

“A local treasure.” That’s what locals say about Bowers Museum, which is dedicated to arts and cultures from around the world. The museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, hosts permanent collections of artwork from Native America and Latin America, the Pacific Islands, Asia, and Africa. The museum also features a collection of historical artifacts from around Orange County. Visiting collections come through often, as well.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. General adult weekday admission is $13, and weekend admission is $15. Children under 12 are admitted free. Bowers Museum is also known to host after-hours events and special educational events for all age groups regularly, so check the website’s calendar for upcoming events.

Bowers Museum
2002 N .Main Street
Santa Anna, CA 92706
714-567-3600
bowers.org
yelp.com/biz/bowers-museum-santa-ana

Check Out These Fun Facts About U.S. National Parks

If you’re looking for an affordable vacation that enables you to get in touch with nature, visiting a national park is a great option. There are numerous National Parks throughout the country that offer outdoor activities, camping, and much more. Here are some facts about the nation’s most interesting parks.

  • The National Parks System has 397 national parks on record, but some of them don’t seem like parks at all. Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, for example, is considered a National Park.
  • Perhaps the most famous National Park, Yellowstone National Park, is also the country’s first. Ulysses S. Grant signed a law deeming it a National Park way back in 1872.
  • Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America, is located in Denali National Park and Preserve. The lowest point in the Western hemisphere is also located in a National Park; it is Death Valley, and it is found in Death Valley National Park in California.
  • There are two National Parks located north of the Arctic Circle: Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Kobuk Valley National Park. Both are located in Alaska.
  • More than 280 million people from all over the world visit American National Parks each year.

National Park System Fun Facts [ NPS]
Facts About US National Parks [U.S. National Parks]
Little-Known Facts About America's National Parks [Huffington Post]

Prepare Your Own Japanese Fare at Shabu Shabu Bar

For those who know what shabu shabu is all about, this restaurant needs no introduction. But for the uninitiated, shabu shabu is a style of Japanese cuisine that features thinly sliced beef or other meats boiled in water with boiled vegetables, dipping sauces, and a side of white rice. At Shabu Shabu Bar in Santa Ana, your meal is brought to you uncooked and piled high, and you, the adventurous diner, boil your own meats and veggies and create your own sauces. Knowledgeable staff will happily guide you through the dining experience.

Shabu Shabu Bar is open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and daily for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This Santa Ana eatery is popular, so regular diners advise arriving ahead of the dinner rush to avoid a long wait.

Shabu Shabu Bar
1945 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 954-0332
www.facebook.com/pages/Shabu-Shabu-Bar/147365828631418
www.yelp.com/biz/shabu-shabu-bar-santa-ana-3

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