LifeHackLiza: September 2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

LifeHackLiza tip 9/30/13 - My new two-sided (cool+warm) comforter!

I am so excited to share our new comforter, the

Brookstone Dual-zone!

What makes it so cool (or hot!) is that one side is very lightweight (perfect for my husband)
and the other is much heavier (perfect for me).

Find it online at:
brookstone.com/dual-zone-comforter
(And on Amazon, too - generally a better price.)

Bonus- here's a video!

Happy hacking!

Next week:

Intro to Pregnancy/baby hacks!

Monday, September 23, 2013

LifeHackLiza tip 9/23/13 - Scrumptious smoothies

Summer may be over, but I still love my smoothies!

Here are some links and tips to make sure your taste buds don't miss summer too much...

Links:
First off, the DON'T's from Bon Appetit
And now, Organic Gardening's "Only 4 Smoothie Recipes You'll Ever Need"
Of course you can't miss Martha Stewart's "Top 10 Pinned Smoothies"
Want endless options? Check out Food Network's Top 50
Delicious low-cal options including some chocolate choices!
Filling make-ahead oatmeal options here and here
Pretty layered smoothies... who knew?!
Metabolism boosters, tasty and healthy!
Paradise in a cup! Tropical coconut water smoothie
What's for dessert? A banana split smoothie!
Fall favorites: Pumpkin Pie Soy, Healthy Pumpkin and Vegan Pumpkin Banana - MMM!

Find more delicious smoothie (and JUICING) recipes and tips
on my "Smoothies + Juices" Pinterest board.

Want to add "super foods" to your smoothies... with less hassle?
Watch the video below to find out how to make frozen green smoothie cubes
(with kale + spinach)

(Video from YouTube.com/SuperSmoothieRecipes)

And here's a how to make a smoothie infographic!

Here's a smoothie recipe infographic!

Finally, here's my favorite smoothie maker from Amazon (for individual portion sizes)
TIP: Use crushed ice, not cubed!

Happy, yummy hacking!

Next week:

My new comforter!

Monday, September 16, 2013

LifeHackLiza tip 9/16/13 - Master the fine art of Sock Buns!

It's time!

TIME TO MASTER THE SOCK BUN!

Below are a few tutorials... I'm sure you'll find one that will do the trick!

And a fancy one!

*If you prefer the simple photo tutorials, here are a few links from:
Birchbox.com
Beautylish.com
WikiHow
Gurl.com (without a sock - a sockless sock bun!)

And finally, the tools to make a better sock bun happen (with less hassle than a sock)!

My favorite! From Amazon... yep, only $1!

As seen on TV! $9 on Amazon,
with different hair color choices.

Another option from Amazon

$4 at H+M

The best sock bun benefit?
***Wear it overnight for lovely morning curls!***

Pin curls!

Find more sock bun inspiration on Pinterest, of course!
Pinterest.com/search/?q=sock+bun

And a little sock bun fun had by BuzzFeed, for a good giggle!
buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/sock-buns-that-went-beyond-the-call-of-duty

Happy bun hacking!

Next week:

Yummy smoothies!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

LifeHackLiza tip 9/11/13 - Braiding bonus hack!

I had so much fun putting together the hair styling hacks, I wanted to bring you a

BRAIDING BONUS!

The classic french braid

Basic fishtail braid

Inside out French braid (aka "Dutch braid")

French braid bun

French braided headband into messy bun

Different style French braided top knot

Braided headband

Below are some links for the advanced braiders!

Swirl French braid

Milk maid braid

Side pony fishtail

Flower braid

The double braid

Waterfall braid (if you have a helper!)

Waterfall braid (solo!)

Waterfall braided bun

Lace braided headband (with helper)

Stay-put braided headband

Happy braid hacking!

Next week:
MY NUMBER 1 FAVORITE HAIR HACK!

Monday, September 9, 2013

LifeHackLiza tip 9/9/13 - Hair styling hacks!

Looking for a new do?
Have some fun with these inspiring hair hacks below!

Links first, then videos!

Martha Stewart DIY Wedding Up-do's
(Almost) No Heat Curls
30 Cute Ponytail Styles For Long Hair
10 Ways to Dress Up a Ponytail
Messy French Bun

Awesome hair videos from Target below!

Bouncy Blowout How-To