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My Microblading Experience: Will I do it again?

So I decided to try microblading on my eyebrows. As a side note, if you plan on having it done for your wedding or other event , I recommend getting the procedure done no less than 3 months before your event. After scouring the internet and watching countless Youtube videos and checking out Instagram photos, I became obsessed with this new beauty craze. For those of you who aren't familar with microblading, it is a type of permanent makeup for your eyebrows. Your eyebrows are tattooed with permanent ink. The ink is deposited under the skin, just like a regular tattoo. Instead of a tattoo blade, microblading uses several needles formoing a blade to cut the skin. The result is hairlike brush strokes cuts on the skin which are then filled with your choice of colored ink. While this is a form of permanent make-up, just like any tattoo, touch ups are needed so it's not a one time permenent thing. If you are like me, before I got the procedure, the main thing you proba

10 Great Birthday Party Places for Kids in the Washington DC Area

So it happens to me every year, actually twice a year since I have two boys. I wait until the last minute to start planning because I have no idea where to hold their birthday parties. If you are like me, you prefer to keep people out of the house. For someone like me it is easier to pay someone to set-up, host, entertain and clean-up. That way, everyone can pack up and go home without a hassle. While searching online I found a host of unique places that just never come to mind when I'm trying to figure what to do for the kids. These are in no particular order but I went ahead and compiled a list of my top 10 favorites within the DC, MD and VA (DMV) area. Feel free to add your own in the comments section below: Backyard Parties: If you don't want to spend the cash to rent a venue and you have the space in your backyard, I recommend GigMasters . With GigMasters you can book the services of a clown or magician, rent chairs, tables or even a bounce house. You t

How To Set Up A Candy Buffet

We love this short but simple How To Set Up A Candy Buffet chart from quinceanera.com . Choose your theme or colors (we recommed 2 or 3 colors), select your goodies that coordinate with your theme or match your colors, select clear containers that will showcase your goodies. Visit jubileefavors.com for your table and backdrop decorations including banners and streamers. Label each treat using chalkboard stands or table placecards. Don't forget to supply each guest with favor bags or containers to take their treats home. Find supplies including personalized party favors at Jubilee Favors . Chart coutesy of quinceanera.com.

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