Who to Tip this Holiday Season

Holiday Tipping Cheat Sheet

Who deserves an extra treat this year? Find out!

Money is tight, we know, but it’s still nice to give a little something extra to the people who make our lives easier all year round. Find out who you should be tipping this season and how much (don’t worry, it won’t break the bank!). See tips

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How to Make a Chai Tea Latte (Without an Espresso Machine!)

After taking my supplements for the day and enjoying a super-light breakfast, I knew I needed an additional pick-me-up after pulling an all-nighter. But, I wasn’t in the mood for coffee. Something about coffee reminds me too much of the work week… I wanted something sweeter and especially suited to the season. A chai tea latte sounded like a dream! Dropping $4 for one did not, so I did what any other frugal diva would and learned how to make one myself. This includes steaming milk for the latte without an espresso machine! Behold…

How to Steam Milk Without an Espresso Machine

• Pour cold milk you will need for your chai tea latte — 2/3 of a cup per cup of tea should suffice — into a glass jar. Cover the jar and shake until the milk doubles in volume in the glass.
• Place the jar of milk into the microwave for 30-45 seconds until the jar is just hot enough to handle without burning yourself. If you love froth, watch your steaming milk carefully because warming for too long will cause it to go flat, thus losing all your precious foam.
• Remove the jar of milk from the microwave to have ready for your tea.

How to Make a Chai Tea Latte

• Choose your potion. I love Tazo’s organic Chai Tea. Steep your tea bag or leaves as normal, then pour the steamed milk on top. If you love froth, spoon the froth from the steamed milk over your fresh chai tea latte. Sprinkle cinnamon on top if desired.

I’m enjoying a cup right now and mmm, you’ve gotta try this recipe if you haven’t mastered yours yet.

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Things I Love Right Now

I was originally going to do an “October Faves” type of thing, but it’s well into November at this point, sooo these are things I’m loving right now

Revlon Matte Kohl Eyeliner

I was slightly on the fence as to whether or not I was satisfied with the performance of this pencil, but now I’m sure that this liner and I are inseparable for the time being. In the photos from my last review I had only applied two, relatively thin layers. Anymore I’m layering on Revlon’s Matte Kohl like crazy and the feedback is indeed an intense matte black that I crave on the daily. I usually just apply it to my bottom waterline and lashline and leave my top lid un-lined, then pile on tons of L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara. My only qualm is that Revlon’s Matte Kohl fades in mere hours. Big time. I could use Primer Potion, I suppose, but I can’t be bothered with the extra step on an everyday basis.

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