LifeHackLiza: 2014

Thursday, December 18, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 12/18/14 - Baby Holiday Gift Roundup

Birthday and holidays are close,
so here's my list of standout goodies!

Books (Japan theme!)

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Also, more books... some of my favorites from childhood:
Love You Forever, Ping, Caps for Sale, Brave Irene,
The Little House, Strega Nona, Make Way for Ducklings

And the star of the show:
Lost My Name
(Go visit that link! Pottery Barn has customized books, too - here and here.)

(Others we have already and love: Five Chinese Brothers, Corduroy, Harry the Dirty Dog, Tikki Tikki Tembo, Five Chinese Brothers, Ferdinand, Are You My Mother, Peekaboo Sophie, Doctor De Soto, Five Little Monkeys, First 100 Words, Let's Nosh, Someday, Hooray for Fish)

Other toys and books she's loving lately:

Monday, September 22, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 9/22/14 - How To Reprogram Your Mind (for Positive Thinking)

If you haven't listened to (or heard of) Brendon Burchard, NOW is the time.

I've never been able to put into words (I know I'm a writer!) how I program my mind for positive thinking... but Brendon can tell you how it's done. Love this guy's outlook on life!

Monday, September 15, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 9/15/14 - Radiant Orchid

This year's Pantone color of the year was Radiant Orchid.
Before next year's color gets announced, here's a little rundown
of some of my favorite Radiant Orchid inspiration!

(#1!) Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue Medicated - Berry Soft
Sephora's Radiant Orchid Selections

InStyle Celebrities in Radiant Orchid

Radiant Orchid Fashion on Pinterest
Radiant Orchid Goodies on Etsy

AllLacqueredUp's Top Radiant Orchid Makeup Picks

How to Decorate with Radiant Orchid (Decor8Blog)

Radiant Orchid Decorating tips from HGTV

Best Ways to Use Radiant Orchid from Houzz

What's next?

Huffington Post says Mediterranean Blue...
Which lines up with "Classic Blue" from "Pantone's Fashion Color Report for Spring '15."
(From which I LOVE Lucite Green the most - can you tell from my blog design?)

Which is your favorite?

Finally,

More Radiant Orchid Makeup

Monday, September 8, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 9/8/14 - Favorite baby toys so far!

It's a wild roundup of my daughter's favorite toys!

(She's almost 8 months and loves to sit up and squirm - no crawling yet, but maybe some scooting in her future. Below is what has kept her occupied and entertained so far...)

And we can't forget about her jumperoo!

She also loves tags on anything - love these two tag blankets (here and here).

Future ideas:
Custom Doodle Toys from

Budsies or Doodle Your Toys

And recordable stories from

Record-a-Story.com or Hallmark

(Not forgotten on this list - delicious baby feet and the highly amusing and melodic pots + pans!)

Monday, August 18, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 8/18/14 - Cutting fruit

You HAVE to watch this!
I can't wait to chop some fruit!

Monday, August 11, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 8/11/14 - Frozen baby food mesh pouches

My daughter is 7 months and just started really teething as she's cutting her first TWO bottom (middle) teeth. So far, not too horrible (for me)! Orajel and baby ibuprofen every once in a while is helping with the discomfort, but our fun favorite has been Munchkin's Fresh Food Feeders!

I fill them with fruit purée and put them in the freezer. (Definitely want to have a towel/bib on hand though!)

Monday, August 4, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 8/4/14 - My favorite mascara

I just ordered two more of my favorite mascara! Maybelline New York Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Waterproof Mascara, in Very Black and Brownish Black.

I love the curvy shape of the brush and the clump-free natural look (plus length/definition) it gives me... and the price isn't bad either!

On Amazon of course!

Monday, July 21, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 7/21/14 - Dry Shampoo

Ok, HOW have I not yet discovered DRY SHAMPOO?

As a nighttime showerer, this has totally changed my morning for the better! Just a few sprays at the roots and a light mist over my strands does the job (with a few energetic hair flips)... and, it leaves my hair smelling like a salon style.

Looking forward to trying out a few new varieties- will keep you posted.
(Do you have any favorites? Please share in the comments section below.)

Monday, July 14, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 7/14/14 - Fast Rechargeable Battery Care

If you're like me, you get really annoyed when your phone battery dies suddenly...

Here are some recharging tips and busted myths!

Monday, July 7, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 7/7/14 - Ella's Kitchen Baby Food

I'll admit it...

I love babyfood.

I mean, I love to eat it myself - or at least sneak a taste from the baby!

My personal favorite so far is Ella's Kitchen. It's gotta taste so delicious for babies. Sweet taste and a super smooth puree texture. Once my daughter has tried an individual food like apples, I'll try an Ella's Kitchen combination like Apples + Bananas. Really fun combos and all colors of the rainbow - excited for her to expand her refined palate and try parsnips and rutabagas! Plus, they are pretty reasonably priced (on Amazon and at Target as well as Whole Foods) and save me a lot of prep time...

EllasKitchen.com

Monday, June 30, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 6/30/14: Summer life hacks and more!

Happy Summer all!

10 Life Hacks You Need To Know For Summer!

10 Life-Changing Life Hacks - You Can Try Right Now!

Monday, June 23, 2014

LifeHackLiza tip 6/23/14 - Simba Baby Scissors

Hi!

I'm back - my daughter was born almost six months ago and I'm happy to be returning to more regular posts (a few a month)! I will say, though, expect a lot of quick baby tips - here we go...

Best Baby Nail Scissors

Simba Baby Safety Nail Cutter- Baby Safety Scissors

Yes, as advertised, they are definitely easier to control than a fingernail clipper (even the cute ones with the flashlight)... and they're from Japan - how could I resist?!