FaceLift

So if you haven't noticed, this blog has had a huge facelift. I wanted my blog to be simple but classy, the last blog design I felt was kind of cluttered and not completely what I was going for, so I hope you guys like it! Let me know!

Simple and Homemade

So because of tight budget and unwillingness to go to Target or make a product order, I've been really into making my own homemade face wash/ exfoliates/ healthy hair products...But with things I have in my own pantry. I like the idea of there being just a few ingredients, but ingredients I already have. I'm sure you have all heard of taking things like egg whites and putting them in you hair because it is said to make your hair shine and more healthy. (If you haven't, just keep reading and I know it sounds weird-->gross and maybe a little cray cray but hear me out) So I have a couple of recipes I'd like to share because I am currently trying each one of them out..at this very moment I have the baking soda/ water mixture on my face right now. 

This is the first recipe (which is so simple):::

Exfoliating Face Mask

2 Tbsp Baking Soda

2 Tsp. Water

and that's it! Mix it together in a little bowl until it is a nice thick paste, add more paste or water if you think you need more to cover all of your face. I would recommend starting with a clean face and hands. Cover all of your face in a gentle circular motion and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes and rinse away. After I usually just put a little moisturizer on my face and your done!

So this 2nd recipe I found where? None other than Pinterest (no surprise there, pretty sure these recipes are all over Pinterest) And I wouldn't be surprised if you've already seen or heard of this recipe either but here it is::

Teeth Whitener

Tooth paste

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. peroxide

 Put a tiny bit of toothpaste into a small cup, mix in one teaspoon baking soda plus one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide, and half a teaspoon water. Thoroughly mix then brush your teeth for two minutes. Remember to do it once a week until you have reached the results you want. Once your teeth are good and white, limit yourself to using the whitening treatment once every month or two.

Let's talk Coconut Oil:: this can be used in so many different ways but the two ways I use it is::

Eye Makeup remover (+plus side makes your eyelashes grow longer and healthier)

Hair conditioning treatment

I mainly use it as a deep conditioner/ hair conditioner treatment ^^ :: 

I massage a couple tablespoons of coconut oil into my hair and (if I don't have anything very important the next day) I leave the oil in my hair overnight. If you can't do overnight? I massage in the oil and wrap my head in a warm towel for a couple of hours. Then I shampoo and my hair feels silky smooth.

This is the infamous Egg Yolk treatment (yes. you can officially call me crazy. but as of being home I have a little bit more time on my hands)

I first heard of doing this from one of my friends in like the 7th grade, no joke it was a long time ago, I thought she was crazy and it just sounded gross. And here I am years later telling you all that I am indeed making it a goal to do this often. Long hair here I come.(Desperate? Maybe a little.) so here's the recipe::

 

Simply mix 2 egg yolks with 2 Tbsp of olive oil, dilute the mixture by adding a cup of water and then slowly and thoroughly massage this mixture into your scalp. Give it about 15- 20 minutes to absorb all the nutrients and then rinse off.

Some Hansen Fun

I was lucky enough the spend the whole day with these little guys, too cute for words, can't wait to have kids of my own one day.

Jacob Hansen (Aka Jakey, Jacobo, Jakey Jacob)

Tustin Hansen (Aka Tustin Baby)

Cold Weather Blues

Is anyone else so sick of this cold weather? Basically, I need snow for one day and one day only. Christmas. After that. I'm done, I am in need of a little sunshine on my pale pale skin and exercise in at least 40 degree weather. We will see how tomorrow goes, now that I am off track I am focusing on exercising and being healthy before I have to go back in April. Oh and another thing I'm pretty much stoked about.... My hair is growing! hala! I've decided to not color my hair until I go back to Rexburg in April, so my hair has time to heal and grow from all my coloring in the past. Be warned that I don't have makeup on except for a little gloss. It was one of those days when I'm like, "I think I'll get somewhat ready"..so what do I do? Curl a little here and there. and a little gloss. haha. done. Going all naturrralll people. It's the way to go these days in the Bird home.

I call him dad

So this is the post dedicated to my dad. Be forewarned that this is loaded with pictures and this is just a long post in general. Congrats if you reach the bottom haha. Anway, I really have looked up to my dad my whole life, we have had so many adventures to California together and I'm still planning on the one that is coming up ;) not so subtle? oh well..ha
He's just the kind of person that you can jam to Phoenix or Depeche Mode (90's people c'mon haha) even though we both know we sound like dying animals haha.. But the great thing is he totally gets me. I can go to him with any problem, seriously any problem and he just understands. Also, just a little personal but I've always been very self conscious about my nose and I've learned over the years the I am darn well proud of my nose, it's been in the Bird family for generations and from amazing artists (my grandpa was a painter, i'll have to dedicate a post to him in the near future...) so why change it or be ashamed of it? For a while there I seriously was considering plastic surgery. Not a lot of people know that about me except for my closest friends and obviously my parents--who said it was ultimately my decision. I had a heart to heart with my dad and he has had the same feelings in the past when he was made fun for having a big nose. I decided a long time ago that I need to be more comfortable and proud of who I am and where I came from.....
So sorry about that little rant but back to my dad.. 
I'm just really proud of him because he has made his name in the world of Disney and it kind of freaks me out that he has fans and people that email him and follow him through Facebook that love and know his work to a tee. I was a little shocked too when I found out my dad has 1,074 friends on Facebook. Yes ladies and gentlemen 1,074. I have what?..392? Oh and a he has a twitter account. Who knew?

So here is my daddy:::::
 

David Bird

My Uncle Mike (Left) Dad (right)

What a stud

So here is what my dad does:::Along with his job at The Museum of Art at BYU-Provo he is a Disney Artist--he does stained glass--it's always been his dream to be a Disney Artist and to this day he has accomplished his dreams. Here is a little taste of what he has done::::

In the Kiln

Workin' on it

Finished Product.

  
You can find more information about him here, just click on David Bird or go to his website here. He has had his pieces auctioned off in Disney Land, I've gone with him to a couple of the events that he's been invited to and they are so beyond cool and right within the Disney Parks. And he's met some pretty cool people along the way--Dave Avanzino has been one of these cool people--he's also a Disney artist, he's become a real family friend I highly recommend looking up some of his work. Here are some events::::

Some of the cool people he's met:::

Original Tron Cindy Morgan with One of my dads peices

The Twilight Saga Part 2 Michael Sheem

Artist Tara McPherson

ICarly say wha?

 That's ma daddy right therr. Just one question. Why the heck hasn't he taken me to do this?!---->

The board he's ridin on has been in our garage for the LONGEST time.What the heck?! Why are we not using it?!