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October 18, 2018 by Sofia

Easy Olaf Costume

If you have your heart set on dressing up as Olaf from Frozen one of Disney’s recent animated films, simply continue reading to discover how to put together an easy, fuss-free Olaf costume.

How to put together an easy Olaf costume:

1. Pair white overalls over a brown long sleeved shirt

If you’re able to get your hands on a cheap pair of white overalls, such as the type of white overalls which painters typically wear to work, you’ll be able to put together a fuss-free Olaf costume without any difficulty. Simply wear your white overalls over a long-sleeved shirt as Olaf has brown twigs for arms.

To complete your outfit stitch three oversized black pom poms onto the front of your white overalls as Olaf has three buttons on his torso. If you’re really looking to wow your friends, also place a white beanie on your head as Olaf’s head is made out of snow.

Finally, paint your nose orange or wear a carrot shaped nose created out of cardboard, as Olaf has a carrot as a nose. If you choose to opt for a cardboard carrot for your nose, just punch two holes through your cardboard carrot nose and threat elastic through both holes, which you can then tie up, so that you’ll be able to wear your carrot nose like a red clown nose.

2. Simple use an oversized white plastic bag in order to create a fun Olaf costume

If you can find a long oversized white plastic bag, simply cut a hole at the top for your head in order to create the base for your cute low effort Olaf costume. Then use a black sharpie to draw three buttons onto your white plastic bag to simulate Olaf’s buttons. You may even want to consider strapping a pillow to your stomach so that you look a little more like Olaf, who has a full body shape as a snowman.

Underneath your white oversized plastic bag, make sure to wear white leggings or jeans. Again you can’t go wrong wearing a brown long-sleeved t-shirt underneath your white plastic bag, in order to simulate Olaf’s twig arms.

4. Pair white or black shoes with the rest of your Olaf outfit

You have two options when it comes to choosing shoes for your Olaf halloween outfit. You can pair white flat shoes such as plimsoles, Converse or Vans with your Olaf costume as Olaf is white as he’s made out of snow or you can choose to wear brown flat shoes as Olaf could theoretically have twigs for feet.

5. Consider painting your face white to complete your halloween outfit

As Olaf has a white face, you can’t go wrong choosign to use white face paint in order to complete your Olaf outfit. Alternatively, you can also use cardboard to create an Olaf mask out of cardboard.

So if you’re convinced that you’d like to dress up as Olaf for halloween, it’s well worth getting together all the supplies which you’ll need to create your eye-catching halloween outfit!

October 18, 2018 by Sofia

How to Make Corpse Bride Halloween Costume

If you’re looking for the perfect halloween costume and are a huge fan of the Tim Burton film “The Corpse Bride”, you may be interested in putting together a realistic Corpse Bride Costume.

How to make corpse bride halloween costume

1. Purchase a bright blue wig or use a temporary blue hair dye to dye your hair blue

As the Corpse Bride has bright blue loose curls, it’s well worth trying to get your hands on a bright blue wig. However, you can also use a temporary wash out blue hair dye to dye your own hair blue or to dye a basic blonde wig blue, if you have trouble finding a suitable bright blue wig.

2. Purchase a few inexpensive plastic flowers and bobby pins to place in your hair or wig

The Corpse Bride has blue flowers in her hair so to recreate her iconic look, simply purchase blue plastic flowers from your local craft or dollar store, which you’ll be able to secure onto your hair or wig using inexpensive bobby pins. Alternatively, you could get away with wearing a floral crown instead of pinning individual flowers to your hair or wig.

Also, make sure to purchase a few extra plastic flowers to tie together to create a makeshift Corpse Bride wedding bouquet.

3. Visit your local thrift store to find a cheap used wedding dress

It’s well worth trawling through your local thrift store to find a cheap used wedding dress, which you’ll be able to use as the base for your corpse bride costume. Don’t worry if you find a dress which has visible flaws such as loose stitching, holes or rips as they will just make your costume look more authentic.

Alternatively, if you can’t find a suitably used wedding dress simply purchase a preloved white dress of any style as once you add accessories to your outfit, you’ll still look just like the Corpse Bride.

4. Use cheap lace to create a veil for your halloween costume

Also try to get your hands on a few meters of cheap lace, which you’ll be able to use as a veil for your Corpse Bride costume.

5. Purchase enough blue and white face paint to cover your face, neck, chest, arms and hands

In order to be easily recognized as the Corpse Bride you’ll need to get your hands on plenty of blue face paint and white face paint as the Corpse Bride has skin which is blue with a ghostly tinge of white.

When it comes to painting yourself blue, it’s advisable to start off with painting your face, neck, hands, chest, and arms with blue face paint before using a slightly damp sponge to lightly dab white face paint onto your exposed skin.

6. Pair your costume with a cheap pair of white ballet flats or heels

To finish off your stunning Corpse Bride halloween costume, simply pair your outfit with a white pair of high heels or ballet flats.

If you follow all of the 6 steps listed above you’ll be sure to wow your friends and family members with your Corpse Bride outfit!

October 18, 2018 by Sofia

10 Fun Free Things To Do in Rapid City

If you’re interested in finding free activities to keep yourself entertained in Rapid City, simply continue reading to discover 10 fun free things to do in Rapid City!

10 Fun Free Things to Do in Rapid City:

1. Visit Rapid City’s Dinosaur Park

If you enjoy taking and sharing fun, unique photos, it’s well worth visiting Rapid City’s famous Dinosaur Park which boasts seven life-size statues of popular dinosaurs. As an example, you’ll be able to take a selfie with a massive Tyrannosaurus Rex statue and pose next to a Brachiosaurus statue.

2. Visit Storybrook Island

Whether you are a parent or are simply a kid at heart, it’s well worth making a trip to Storybrook Island, which is free to visit and the perfect attraction to visit if you’re on a budget. Like Dinosaur Park, Storybook Island is teeming with sculptures. Examples of some of the sculptures which you’ll come across include Winnie the Pooh and Cat in the Hat.

3. Gaze up at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial

It’s well worth visiting the Mount Rushmore National Memorial at least once in your lifetime as its one of the USA’s most recognizable attractions. In fact, each year over 2 million national and international tourists visit Rapid City to see the Mount Rushmore National Memorial which boasts the faces of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. Four of the USA’s most respected presidents.

4. Walk around the quirky Stavkirk Chapel

The Stavkirk Chapel sticks out as it is an exact reconstruction of the iconic Borgund Chapel, which is located in Norway and is over 830 years old.

5. Track down 33 US presidents

If you walk around downtown Rapid City you’ll come across 33 life-size bronze statues of various American presidents. If you’re keen to track down all 33 statues, do yourself a huge favor and pick up a sculpture map from Rapid City’s information center.

6. Tour the Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery

By walking around the Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery you’ll be able to view trout at each stage of their development. You may also be interested to know that the Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery breeds and releases 1 million trout per year.

7. Explore the Museum of Geology

The Museum of Geology is free to visit and displays a multitude of ancient bones, fossils, and minerals. So if you have an interest in geology, nature or history, it’s definitely worth visiting the Museum of Geology.

8. Learn about space exploration at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum

If you have an interest in historic planes or space exploration, you’ll be able to spend a couple of hours exploring the South Dakota Air and Space Museum.

9. Spend a sunny afternoon at Canyon Lake Park

If you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, grab your walking shoes and take a scenic walk around Canyon Lake Park. A picturesque park, which is popular amongst locals and tourists.

10. Walk through Art Alley

Art Alley is a unique alley which has been decorated with graffiti based artworks from a wide variety of talented local and international artists.

So if you’re looking for free entertainmend in Rapid City, it’s well worth visiting the fun attractions which are listed above.

October 18, 2018 by Sofia

Family Ever After – How To Have a Happy Family

If you’re looking for the secret to enjoying a happy, relaxed family life simply continue reading to discover a few helpful tips on how to make sure that your family life is as fulfilling and joyful as it can be.

Family ever after – how to have a happy family

1. Make sure to spend quality time with your family members on a regular basis

In today’s hectic, fast-paced world it can be difficult to remember to prioritize spending quality time with your family members, so if you want to enjoy a happy family life, make sure to spend some quality time with your family members every week. As an example, you may want to make an effort to eat at least 3 meals a week as a family or to play board games together every Friday night.

2. Make sure to spend one on one time with each member of your family

While spending time as a family group is a great idea, it’s also well worth nurturing each of your family relationships. As an example, if you have multiple children, make sure to spend one on one time with each child each week as well as with your partner, if you have one.

3. Use encouraging words, when you speak to your family members

Instead of using negative words or put-downs, when you speak to your family members make an effort to use supportive, encouraging words and phrases. As an example, make a habit out of praising your loved ones for their strengths as well as any positive behaviors which they may exhibit.

4. Make sure that each individual in your family feels listened to and heard

In order to ensure that each person in your family remains happy, make sure that each individual feels listened to and heard. As an example, if you often embark on family vacations, make sure that each individual gets a chance to pick your vacation destination. Instead of simply allowing the loudest individual to decide which vacation destination you visit, every time it comes time to choose a new destination!

5. Make sure that each family member has their own space, to chill out in

While you may love each member of your immediate family dearly if you spend every waking minute around your family members you may start to get irritable. So it’s well worth ensuring that you have your own private space, which you can retreat to when you’re in need of a little time alone.

It’s also well worth making sure that each member of your family also has their own space to chill out in when they don’t want to be disturbed. As an example, you may want to set up two separate lounges, so that when one member of your family wants to be alone, they’ll be able to head off to your family’s secondary lounge space.

So if you’d love to enjoy a happy fulfilling family life, it’s well worth using all of the 5 simple tips listed above, to transform your day to day family life!

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Hey! I'm Sofia, mother or two and happily married to my husband, Lorenzo. We believe family is the most important thing in life today. People can get easily distracted by all the business life brings. This blog is dedicated to helping you navigate life and spend more time with your family!

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