[friday favorites]

Another week has come and gone and you know what that means! Friday favorites! This week I made it a point to jot dot down some favorites as the week went by and decided to limit today's post to a top 5. Here they are!

1. Being Mary Jane has become one of my favorite shows. I mean I've always loved Gabrielle Union but there's something nice about a show where the main character is a powerful, single, career-focused woman. I mean, we aren't all going to be housewives. 

2. I have fallen in love with Naked Juice. It's the perfect healthy, on-the-go choice for people (like me) with a busy lifestyle. It's almost a meal replacement because it's so filling and has so many nutrients!

3. The candle obsession continues with my Lemon Mint Leaf 3-wick candle from Bath & Body Works. I got this candle for Christmas and boy, it's the gift that keeps on giving. 

4. Ulta's Pomegranate Lime lotion has been my go-to moisturizer since I got a bottle for free in November. I've since purchased one for myself and one for my mom. It provides just enough moisture and smells fresh and clean.

5. I think I love Urban Expressions. Every time I see a purse by that brand I fall in love, and I just had to have this one. The perfect medium between casual and dressy, I use this when I want a little change. 

Have a beautiful weekend!!!

"you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."

-mae west

[tutorial: repurposing candle jars]

So I'm obsessed with candles. Honestly. I love burning candles and having the house smell delicious from them. I'm not big on incense or those scented reeds; i'm strictly a candle gal. This being said, I don't see the sense in spending money on a cheap candle that'll only smell that first day. I buy the good candles at Bath and Body Works. Because i'm spending $20 on a candle, you better believe i'm going to reuse the container!

So here is how I clean the glass jar (or container, whatever) after the candle has no more life left. 

STEP 1: Start with candle jars. Melt them down as much as you can.

STEP 2: Boil water. Place candle jars in a glass container. The deeper the container, the better. 

STEP 3: Pour boiled water in glass container so it'll surround the candle jars. This water will melt the wax down enough to allow you to pour it right out, while also softening the labels so they come off clean too. Look at the difference in color of the wax inside the containers, you'll notice the outside is melting.

STEP 4: Using paper towel and hot water (and glass cleaner if you have too), wipe the rest of the wax off. 

DONE!

...and here are some examples of how I've repurposed candle jars in my house.

Hope that helped!

"for every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned."

-benjamin franklin