Finding a strapless bra can be frustrating. Getting the fit right, the perfect cleavage, and just the right amount of lift. Last but definitely not least, is it going to stay in the right place? So if you need some tips on how to shop for a strapless bra, I got you. HOW TO SHOP FOR A STRAPLESS BRA: + GET FITTED. A strapless bra is like a pair of shoes. You don’t want them too tight or too loose because…
Those of you that know me, know that I’m a very organized person. Whenever I’m going on a trip I make a list of all the things I’m going to pack. This way I know exactly what to bring with me and there are no surprises. So today I’m going to share with you what to pack in a carry on bag, or what I usually bring with me when I’m traveling. Let’s start with the bag. I’m using the Scout…
How to stop procrastinating and get things done. This is what today’s post is all about. We all tend to procrastinate sometimes. Either because we can’t organize our lives well or because the tasks are too overwhelming for us. You know what I’m talking about. How many times have you told yourself to finish something later, only to forget like the hundreds of other times? Its happened so many times to me that I can’t even count. I, of course, would…
Happy Thanksgiving, guys! So quick post before I head to the kitchen to make my stuffing and salad for this evening’s dinner. This year we are doing Thanksgiving with Gio’s family, and everyone is making something for dinner, which is awesome. The last two years in the Netherlands were a tad bit difficult because I had to make everything by myself and almost everything had to be done from scratch. The thing is, I had no idea where to buy…
Okay, California you won! We are back, but the Netherlands will always have a special place in my heart. Two years ago I started Tea Cups & Tulips after I quit my full-time job to do freelancing and follow my husband to Europe. I still remember the day we decided to do it. I was driving back home from work. Belle was on the back doing her homework (It usually took us about 2 hours to get back home because…
If you ask me, cheat days don’t work. Even the concept of a cheat day sounds wrong to me. According to urban dictionary, cheat day is “a day on which you are allowed to break your diet, as complete abstinence is impossible for most people. It also provides a reward for the sticking to your nutrition plan over the rest of the week.” SO WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? You eat healthy for six days straight and then have a day off.…
When I was pregnant with my daughter, my mom gave me a book she used to read when she was pregnant with me. She used the book as a guide to raising me. Although, it was an old book and many things had changed by the time I had Belle I wanted to use most of the techniques in the book to raise her. And I’m so glad I did that. One of the main things was putting your newborn…
Throughout my first pregnancy, I relied on a couple of books to give me all the answers to my questions. This time around, I relied on books and some of my favorite blogs. One of the things I researched in advance was “what to pack in your hospital bag.” I wanted to make sure that I have everything I need. And after having to stay in the hospital for more than a month before giving birth I think I have…
