Jessica's Corner

Trending on Facebook: Depression. No, depression is not really trending officially but it is a pattern that I have been seeing on my feed with more than a few friends. Now I know that Facebook has become a dumping ground for emotions, but depression is a serious matter and I don't like seeing people down. Life is tough but the challenges that you face and overcome will make you stronger, smarter, and better in decision-making. Be grateful for what you DO have! There is always someone worse off than you, I can guarantee that! So remember to count your blessings. This post is not really advice but a way to encourage anyone that is having a tough time to be strong! I will now leave you with some of my favorite quotes that I found around the internet. BE HAPPY! image from www.photogiz.com **If you know someone that is battling depression, try as hard as you can to help them! I know that this is such generic advice but knowing that you have so...

I'M BACK! I took a much needed break from blogging (as guilty as I felt about it) and didn't explain because I was simply burned out! I started a new job at the beginning of the month and my brain was on overload. But, I am finally adjusting, thankfully! With all of that being said, I am jumping right back into it. Valentine's week is finally here! With Valentine's Day 2015 approaching quickly, As you should already know, I love holiday themed nail art, so I had to bring you some of my favorite Pinterest Valentine's Day nail art finds. Whether you are going out or not this weekend, your nails can still look cute so pick a design and have fun recreating! To see more Valentine's Day nail art, as well as HUNDREDS more nail art ideas, please visit my Nail  board on Pinterest. Follow me if you already don't, I pin every day! **Which nail design was your favorite? I want to try ou...

If you have never had a clogged drain in your life, what is your secret? Because I should have bought stock in Drano years ago with all of the drains that I have clogged in my life! Currently, my bathroom sink keeps getting clogged when we wash our hands or brush our teeth. I want to say that my hair is the culprit because that is what it usually is. I am actually shocked that I am not balding by now, with all of the hair that I shed. I came across a DIY drain cleaner on, you guessed it, Pinterest and I wanted to try it out. The pin and instructions originally come from a website called  Tidy Mom . Check out her site after reading this post for great DIYs, crafts, recipes, and more. TRIAL What You Will Need: 3/4 Cup Baking Soda 1/2 Cup White Distilled Vinegar  A small plate or drain plug to close the drain hole Directions: 1. Remove the drain cover so that you can see down the pipe. Since the sink that I am doing the trial on is a bathroom sink, there i...

Healthy hair is something that most women take for granted. We color, blow dry, curl, hot iron, and even style our hair without ever thinking of the damage that we are doing to it. About two years ago I came to the realization that I needed to take better care of my hair because it was dry and dull, so I began researching how I could do that. While I still color my hair and use heating tools often, the tips that I am about to give you have really improved my hair over time. If you are struggling with dry or lifeless hair, keep reading! Don't Wash Your Hair Everyday. Shampoos contain chemicals that strip your hair causing it to become dull, dry, and/or brassy in color. I started using Garnier's Sulfate-Free shampoo about a year ago and I would highly recommend it to anyone that gets brassy hair from washing! Avoid causing this damage by covering your hair with a shower cap. Or, just get it wet but don't wash it. You can also use a little conditioner if you want to re...

Valentine's Day is less than a month away and for the first time, I am putting up Valentine's decor in my house. Since I really don't own any Valentine's Day decor, I decided to go to my second favorite website, Pinterest (my blog is my first), to get some ideas. Of course I found a ton of ideas but my time is limited so I am going to be doing a little DIY Valentine's Day Decor series. I am currently making decor pieces for my mantle so I decided to make a decorative Valentine's Day wine bottle. What You Will Need: An Empty Wine Bottle, cleaned and labels removed Acrylic Paint (Your Choice of Colors) Ribbon or Twine Embellishments for your bottle (optional) Directions: 1. Pour your paint into the jar. You can use a solid color or mix colors like I did. 2. Tip the bottle upside down to spread the paint. The paint will move slowly so don't worry about the liquid rushing out of the bottle. Here is how my bottle turned out after the...