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How to Use UV Glue for Nails (and Safely Remove Them Too!)
🧴 What You’ll Need UV/LED nail glue (or resin) UV/LED lamp Nail file & buffer Nail tips or forms (optional), I use Glamnetics Nails Alcohol wipes or nail cleanser Base and top coat Cuticle oil 💅 You can shop all my nail tools and products here: 👉 Shop My Nail Tools on LTK 💅 Step 1: Prep Your Nails Remove any old polish or residue. Push back and clean cuticles. Gently buff the surface to remove shine. Wipe nails with an alcohol pad to remove oils and dust. ✨ Step 2: Apply

Erin Szoch
Feb 22 min read


Simple & Fun Activities for a 1-Year-Old- 4-Year-Old (Plus a Daily Routine That Actually Works)
Finding simple & fun activities that work for both a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old  can feel overwhelming. One needs constant supervision and sensory exploration, while the other craves creativity, movement, and independence. The good news? You don’t need separate schedules or complicated setups. With a little intention, you can create shared activities  and a gentle daily rhythm  that meets both kids right where they are. As a mom, I’ve learned that the goal is connection, fle

Erin Szoch
Jan 83 min read


DIY Mailbox Refresh: Easy Steps to Give Your Curb Appeal a Boost
Your mailbox is one of the first things people notice when they arrive at your home. Over time, mailboxes can get worn out, rusty, or...

Erin Szoch
Aug 7, 20253 min read


DIY Faux Limewash Accent Wall
I’ve been in full nesting mode lately, wanting to make our home more fun and cozy. While looking at our breakfast room, I thought it would be the perfect spot for an accent wall on our fireplace. At first, I thought wallpaper would be ideal and even found some cute, affordable options on Amazon. But, oh boy, peel-and-stick wallpaper is not my friend. Two panels went on fine, but one kept bubbling, and as someone who notices every little flaw, it drove me crazy. So, wallpaper

Erin Szoch
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Dad/Granddad Gift DIY BBQ Plate
You will need a platter, paint, paint pen, and clear gaze finisher. I got the platters from Homegoods ($12 each) and the other items I...

Erin Szoch
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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