Ombré Nail Tutorial

Ombré is a very cute and stylish trend. I recently found an amazing (and easy) way to paint this on your nails! Follow these simple and easy steps to achieve this amazing nail look!

Start off with clean nails. You don't want to have left over nail polish on your gorgeous new nails!

For the base, paint your nails white. The colors will show up much better, and it doesn't have to be neat at all, it just has to cover your whole nail.

Choose your colors. Paint them onto a makeup sponge (they are very cheap). I find that painting the darker color first makes the lighter colors turn out more vibrant. Also, be sure to overlap the lighter color(s) with the darker ones. You may have to repeat this step 4-7 times.

 

Apply top coat. Do not wait for your nails to completely dry! The top coat acts as a blender and makes the colors more "ombré-ish."

Here is the finished look! Clean up any nail polish on your skin with a q-tip and nail polish remover. If you wanted, you could paint palm trees with black nail polish as a silhouette or anything that you like.

I hope this nail polish tutorial helped you! These nails are also great for the summer time, and the colors I chose remind me of the sunset. Make sure to stay tuned for my next blog!

I hoped you NAILed it! ---Emily: The Girly Girl Department <3

How to Grow Longer, Healthier Hair in Weeks

 

Many girls have experienced getting a haircut... and now it's too short! Or, maybe you just want to grow longer, healthier hair. Of course, a year ago, I cut my hair to shoulder length and donated it. Now I want to grow my hair back and make it stronger, because lately, my hair has been weak, until I started to use these methods. There are a couple ways to do so, so now you just have to do them!

Change the way you wash your hair:

Over-washing your hair may seem like you're keeping it extra clean, but it strips your hair of its natural oils. So shower everyday, but don't wash your hair each time! Hot and steamy showers feel so good, but not to your hair! It leaves your hair dry, itchy, and brittle, which leads to easy breakage. So what is the solution? Wash your hair no more than 3 times a week and use the coldest temperature water you can handle.

Carefully dry your hair:

Do you towel dry your hair roughly, brush it out, and blow it dry? You're breaking your hair! Treat your hair nicely, so after you shower, gently towel dry it and let it air dry. Also, don't brush your hair while it is wet. If you need to, use your fingers and a wide tooth comb. Don't blow dry your hair unless it is for a special occasion.

Don't use harsh chemicals:

Some shampoos contain sulfates, which strip your hair of its natural oils while other conditioners contain silicone which coat the hair with chemicals and need to be washed out with more strong shampoo.

Go heat-less:

Try doing heat-less hairstyles instead of using curling irons and straighteners. Switch out chemical-filled hairsprays and gels for natural versions by making your own natural ones.

Choose the right foods:

Eat more protein foods like beef, chicken, fish, pork, and other types of meat. Eggs and some types of cheese are also high in protein. Beans and other legumes, nuts, and leafy vegetables like spinach have protein, too. Eat omega-3 fatty acids. It's found in a number of delicious foods like avocados, nuts, salmon, flax seed oil, and more. And lastly, drink more water! If you're dehydrated, it'll show in your hair. Your hair will become dry, dull, and more prone to breakage.

Massage your scalp:

Massaging your scalp will help stimulate blood flow to the area.  Increased blood flow will mean an increase in the amount of nutrients being transported there, which will improve hair growth.

Olive oil hair mask:

The fatty acids that olive oil is made up of will coat the shaft of your hair, helping to keep it healthy and protected. Olive oil will coat the damaged outer layers of your hair, giving them a sleeker, smoother, and healthier appearance. To make do the hair mask, use the following instructions. Select a high-quality extra virgin olive oil as the base for your mask and pour about 5 tablespoons into a bowl. Put it into the microwave for about 15 seconds. If it is too hot, let it cool down. Massage it into your damp hair and let it sit for an hour and a half. After the time is up, rinse your hair completely with shampoo. This will also help with dandruff, frizzy hair, dullness, and brittle hair.

Other home remedies:

A mixture of aloe vera and honey: Mix the flesh of three leaves of aloe vera with honey and apply it over the scalp. Wait 20 minutes and wash hair out as usual.
An energy-packed breakfast: Mix together a spoonful of soya lecithin, a spoonful of wheatgerm, a spoonful of honey, a spoonful of brewer’s yeast, and a yogurt. Try this homemade recipe every day for breakfast.
Tomatoes, olive oil and aloe vera: Blend a tomato with a tablespoon of olive oil. Heat until warm and apply the mixture to the scalp, letting stand as long as possible. This mixture can be enhanced by adding aloe vera.
Rosemary water: Wash your hair every day with rosemary water. You can buy rosemary shampoo or make your own rosemary water.

Take care of your hair! ---Emily: The Girly Girl Department <3

100+ Starbucks Secret Menu Recipes

 

Many of you may not know this, but there are Starbucks secret menu drinks! I put all of these recipes together onto one site so that it is easier to find. Now you can experience new drinks and different flavors. Make sure that when you order, you name the recipe, because the barista won't know what you're  talking about because they are not required to know this. There are so many drinks to choose from, it's hard to know where to start!

• Black Forest Cake Frappuccino: order a Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino with 1.5 pumps for a tall, 2 pumps for grande, or 2.5 pumps for a venti
• Sweet 'n' Sour Summer Splasher: (it works best with a grande) order half and half or both refresher flavors (Berry Hibiscus and Cool Lime). Make it with lemonade instead of water and ask for it to be blended like a frappuccino
• Berry Hibiscus Passion Tea: order a Passion Iced Tea, but substitute the water for Very Berry Hibiscus with light ice
• The Super Cream Frappuccino: just ask for your favorite frappuccino to be blended with heavy cream instead of whole milk
• Marble Mocha Macchiato: order a white mocha on the bottom with no whip, shot on the top and mocha drizzle
• Mexican Hot Chocolate: Order a hot chocolate made with soy milk and no water. Then ask for mocha syrup 1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for grande, and two for a Venti. Add white mocha syrup (same measurement as before). Then add cinnamon Dulce syrup 2 pumps for tall, 3 for grande, and 4 for venti. Then ask for cinnamon powder to be added to milk while it's steamed. 
• Red Tux Mocha: ask for a half white chocolate and half regular mocha frappuccino. Then add raspberry syrup 1 pump for tall 2 for grande and 3 for Venti. Then ask for it to be blended and topped with whipped cream
• Coffee Cake Frappuccino: get a coffee frappuccino. Then add cinnamon Dulce syrup with 1 pump for tall, 2 for grande, and 3 for venti.  Add toffee nut syrup with the same measurement as before. Optional: add vanilla syrup with 1/2 a pump for tall and grande and 1 pump for Venti and top with whipped cream and cinnamon Dulce topping
• Vanilla Rooibus Frappuccino: ordered a vanilla frappuccino. Then add caramel syrup 2 pumps for tall 3 for grande and 4 for venti. Then blend in berries. Ask for caramel drizzle around the cup and top with whipped cream
• Caramel Nut Frappuccino: get a vanilla bean frappuccino. Add caramel syrup 1 pump for tall 2 for grande and 3 for venti. Then add toffee nut syrup with the same measurements as before. Then add crunch bits used in the caramel ribbon crunch Frappuccino to the bottom of the cup before adding blended beverage on top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and more crunch bits
• Terry's Chocolate Orange Frappuccino: ask for a mocha frappuccino with Java chips added in with orange slices 3 for tall, 5 for grande, and 7 for venti. Too with chocolate whipped cream and cookie crumble topping 
• The Roasted Chestnut Macchiato: order a hazelnut macchiato with toffee but syrup 1 pump for tall, 1.5 for grande, and 2 for a venti. Then add hazelnut syrup with the same measurement and white chocolate mocha syrup 1/2 pump for tall and grande or 1 pump for venti. Then top with spiced whipped cream and hazelnut drizzle
• The Fog Nog Latte: buy an Earl Grey Tea Latte made with eggnog instead of milk
• Pumpkin Pie Frappuccino: get a creme based pumpkin pie frappuccino with cinnamon Dulce syrup 1 pump for tall, 2 for grande, and 3 for venti. Then add cinnamon dice sprinkles with whipped cream blended in. Top with more whipped cream and cinnamon Dulce sprinkles!
• Cinnamon Bun Hot Chocolate: order a hot chocolate with 1 pump of mocha syrup, white mocha syrup, cinnamon Dulce syrup, vanilla syrup, and for a venti, add 1 pump of caramel.  Then add milk (breve) and top with whipped cream and cinnamon Dulce topping. 
• Nutter Butter Frappuccino: order a hazelnut frappuccino. Then add toffee nut syrup 2 pumps for grande and 3 for Venti then add cinnamon Dulce syrup with the same measurements and then blend in a whole banana. Top with whipped cream. 
• Grasshopper Frappuccino: order a mocha frappuccino. Add java chips and peppermint syrup 1 pump for a tall, 2 pumps for a grande, and three pumps for a venti. 
• Cold Russian Tea Refresher: get a Valencia Orange Refresher. Add chai syrup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps for a grande, and 3 for a venti). Add classic syrup with the  same measurements and sprinkle some nutmeg for extra spice
• Lemon Cake Frappuccino: ask for a half lemonade, half whole milk to the first-line. Add a scoop of vanilla bean powder 1 for tall and grande and 2 for venti. Add cream base and white mocha syrup 2 pumps for tall, 3 pumps for grande, and 4 for Venti then blend in a lemon cake pop
• French Vanilla Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean frappuccino. Then add hazelnut syrup with 1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, and 2 for venti. Then line the cup and top it off with caramel drizzle. 
• Crunch Berry Frappuccino: get a strawberries and cream Frappuccino with a pump of caramel syrup, 1 pump of hazelnut, 1 pump of toffee syrup and add java chips 
• Neapolitan Frappuccino: ask for a strawberries and cream Frappuccino. Them add a scoop of vanilla bean powder (1.5 scoops for a venti). Now add mocha syrup 1 pump for a tall, 2 for grande, and 3 for venti. Top with chocolate drizzle and chocolate whipped cream. 
• Cake Batter Frappuccino: get a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add almond syrup 1 pump for tall, 1.5 for a grande, and 2 for a venti. If your local Starbucks does not have almond syrup, hazelnut is a great substitute. 
• Raspberry Caramel Macchiato: order a regular caramel macchiato, but substitute the vanilla syrup for raspberry syrup. 
• Banana Nut Frappuccino: order a hazelnut Frappuccino either grande or venti. Them ask for a banana to be blended in
• Chai Cookie Latte: start with a chai tea latte. Add extra chai syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, and 2 for a venti) add hazelnut syrup with the equal measurements as before. Add I'm java chips, and tot with hazelnut syrup and cinnamon Dulce sprinkles.
• Ginger Snap Frappuccino: order a chai creme Frappuccino with caramel drizzle in the cup. Then add java chips, and top with dark caramel sauce or regular. 
• Barbie Pink Frappuccino: ask for milk to the first line. Then add toffee nut syrup (1.5 pumps for tall, 2 for grande, and 2.5 for venti.). Add raspberry syrup (same measurements) and ice. Add 3 pumps of cream base and blend'
• Peaches and Cream Frappuccino:start with a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add peach syrup 1 for a tall, 2 for a grande, and 3 for a venti. 
• Teddy Graham Frappuccino: start with a coffee Frappuccino. Add cinnamon Dulce syrup (1 pump for a tall, 2 for a grande, and 3 for a venti) then add vanilla syrup (1/2 pump for a tall, 1 for a grande, and 1.5 for a venti) and add honey 
• Limeade Refresher: ask for a cool lime refresher and substitute the water for lemonade. Add cool lime wedges. 
• Banana Foster Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add a banana and caramel syrup (1 pump for tall, 2 for a grande, and 3 for a venti.) line the cup with caramel drizzle and top with whipped cream and more caramel drizzle. 
• Chocolate Chip Brownie Frappuccino: start with a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add java chips and mocha syrup. Top with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. 
• Pistachio Ice Cream Frappuccino: order a green tea Frappuccino, but with not classic syrup. Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump for tall, 2 for grande, and 3 for venti. Add toffee but syrup with the same measurements as before. 
• Green Safari Frappuccino: order a green tea Frappuccino. Add hazelnut syrup (1.5 tall, 3 grande, and 4 for a venti.) add caramel syrup (1 pump for tall, 1.5 grande, and 2 for venti.) add in java chips and top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. 
• Pink Raspberry Passion Frappuccino: start with a passion iced tea. Then add raspberry syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 4 venti.) Blend like a Frappuccino and top with whipped cream. 
• Zen Refresher: ask for half a cool lime refresher and half green tea with no water. Add 2 pumps of peach syrup. Add ice and shake
• Peach Cobbler Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add peach syrup (2 for tall, 3 for grande, and 4 for venti.) Add cinnamon Dulce syrup (1 tall, 1.5 grande, and 2 for venti). Blend in whipped cream and top with more whipped cream and cinnamon Dulce topping. 
• Holiday Apple Spice: start with gingerbread syrup (2 pumps for tall, 3 for grande, and 5 for a venti). Steam in Apple juice (same amount as a caramel apple spice) and top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. 
• Taste of October Frappuccino: start with a pumpkin spice Frappuccino. Add cinnamon Dulce syrup (1 pump for tall, 1.5 for grande, and 2 for venti). Add hazelnut syrup with the equal measurements. Ask for the whipped cream to be blended in and top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. 
• Swirl Pow Hot Chocolate: order a hot chocolate. Add vanilla syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 grande, and 2 for a venti). Add mocha syrup with same measurements as before. Top with whipped cream and mocha or caramel drizzle. (Or both)
• Samoa Cookie Frappuccino: order a mocha coconut Frappuccino. Add 2 pumps of caramel syrup. Ask for extra coconuts to be blended into the drink
• Starbucks Italian Soda: purchase a Perrier carbonated water. Add 3-4 pumps of your choice syrup to a grande cup over ice. Have the barista pour in the Perrier water and top with whipped cream if desired. 
• Blood Orange Slush: start with Valencia orange refresher juice to the first line and them water to the second line. Fill the rest of the cup with ice and pour the contents into a blender and blend. Fill the cup with the blend leaving 3 mm of space on the top. Add raspberry syrup to the top keeping a two tone appearance to the beverage (1.5 pumps for a tall, 2 for a grande, and 3 for a venti). 
• Mint White Chocolate Crumble Frappuccino: start with a white mocha Frappuccino. Add java chips and 2 pumps of peppermint syrup. Also, add 1 scoop on matcha green tea powder and top with whipped cream and cookie crumbles. 
• Virgin Margarita Frappuccino: pour cool lime to the first line and lemonade to the second. Add a grande scoop of ice and 2 pumps of classic syrup. Add 3 pumps of Frappuccino cream base and blend. 
• Swedish Berry Iced Tea: order an iced passion tea. Sun the water for Berry hibiscus juice. Add classic syrup (2 pumps for a tall, 3 for grande, and 4 for venti). Add raspberry syrup (1 pump for tall, 1.5 for grande, and 2 for venti). Add a scoop of berries (1/2 for a tall). Add one lime wheel and shake!
• Fruity Pebbles Frappuccino: start with a. Strawberries and cream Frappuccino. Add vanilla syrup (2 pumps for tall, 2.5 for a grande, and 3 for venti). Add raspberry syrup (1/2 for tall, 1 for grande, 1.5 for venti). Add classic syrup with same measurements as raspberry syrup. Have the barista throw in a bit of orange mango juice for an extra fruity flavor. 
• Pumpkin spice Choco-Chai: order a chai tea latte with an extra pump of chai syrup. Add pumpkin spice syrup (1 pump for tall, 2 for grande, 3 for a venti). Add mocha syrup with the same measurements and top with whipped cream and pumpkin spice powder. 
• Peach Ring Tea: order a half passion tea and half Valencia orange refresher. Request for no water and add peach syrup (2 pumps for a tall, 3 for a grande, and 5 for a venti). 
• Cadbury Egg Frappuccino: start with a java chip Frappuccino. Add Frappuccino roast (1 pump tall, 2 grande, and 3 venti). Add vanilla syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti). Add caramel syrup (1/2 for a tall and grande and 1 for venti). Add vanilla bean powder (2 scoops tall, 3 for a grande, and 4 for a venti).
• Caramel Snicker Doodle Macchiato: order an iced soy caramel macchiato upside down. Add in vanilla syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti). Add cinnamon Dulce syrup ( same measures). 
• Caramel Cookie Bar Frappuccino: order a caramel Frappuccino with extra caramel. Add one pump of hazelnut syrup (2 for venti) have java chips and whipped cream blended in and top with mocha drizzle. 
• The Pink Starburst Frappuccino: start with lemonade to the bottom line.  Add cream base (2 pumps tall, 3 for grande, and 4 for venti). Add raspberry syrup (1/2 pump for tall, 1 grande, and 1.5 for venti). Add vanilla syrup (3 pumps tall, 3.5 grande, and 4 venti). Blend in ice and whipped cream. Top with whipped cream. 
• Bubblegum Frappuccino: order a strawberries and cream Frappuccino. Add raspberry syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, and 3 venti).
• Red Candy Apple Frappuccino: start with apple juice to the bottom line of the cup. Add raspberry syrup (1.5 for tall, 2 for grande, and 2.5 for venti). Add classic syrup (2 for tall, 3 grande, 4 venti). Blend in a scoop of ice and too with whipped cream and a pump of caramel drizzle. 
• Chocolate Dalmatian Frappuccino: order a white chocolate mocha org java chips and chocolate chips blended in. 
• S'mores Frappuccino: get a java chip Frappuccino. Add 1 pump of cinnamon Dulce syrup and toffee nut syrup. Have whipped cream blended in and too with whipped cream and cinnamon Dulce sprinkles. 
•  The Chocolate Caramel Chai: start with chai tea latte. Add mocha syrup (1/2 pump tall, 1 grande, 2 venti). Add caramel brûlée syrup with same measures. Top with caramel drizzle and caramel brûlée drizzle. 
• Strawberry Coconut Lemonade: start with a strawberry lemonade. Add 2 pumps of coconut syrup  and add coconut flakes. Blend and top with whipped cream. 
• Christmas Taste Frappuccino: start with a vanilla bean Frappuccino or green tea Frappuccino. Add peppermint syrup (1.5 pumps for tall, 2 grande, 2.5 for venti). Add raspberry syrup (1/2 pump tall, 1 grande, 1.5 venti). Blend in a little bit of caramel drizzle. Top with whipped cream and cookie crumble. 
• Caramel Cookie Bar Frappuccino: order a caramel Frappuccino. Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 for grande, and 2 for venti). Blend java chips and whipped cream. Coat the cup with caramel sauce and top with mocha drizzle. 
• Chocolate Power Shake Frappuccino: start with a venti java chip Frappuccino and make it with soy milk. Add 1 banana and 1 scoop of whey protein powder and no whipped cream. 
• Iced Chocolate Macchiato: order mocha syrup (2 pumps for tall, 3 for grande, and 4 for venti). Add white mocha syrup with the same measurements. Add milk and an espresso shot. Criss cross over the whipped cream with mocha and white mocha syrup. 
• Candy Cane Frappuccino: get a vanilla bean frappuccino with peppermint syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, and 2 for a venti). 
• Butterscotch Latte: order a latte with caramel and toffee nut syrup (3 for tall each, 4 for grande each, and 5 for venti each). Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and creme brulee bites. 
• Swamp Monster Frappuccino: ask for a green tea frappuccino with java chips. Top with caramel drizzle and cookie crumbles. 
• Snow Cream Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean frappuccino made with vanilla syrup instead of vanilla bean powder. 
• Raspberry Caramel Macchiato: order a caramel macchiato, but substitute the vanilla syrup with raspberry syrup instead. 
• Mint White Chocolate Crumble Frappuccino: buy a white mocha frappuccino. Add java chips and 2 pumps of peppermint syrup.  Add one scoop of matcha green tea powder, and top with whipped cream and cookie crumbles.
• Peach Raspberry Crisp Frappuccino: order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and add raspberry syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 for venti). Add peach syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 for venti). Top with whipped cream
• Rainbow Sherbet Frappuccino: start with a Strawberries and Creme Frappuccino made with orange refresher instead of strawberry purée and add one pump of Peach Syrup, one pump of Raspberry Syrup, and one scoop of Vanilla Bean Powder. Also add three pumps of Cream Base. Add ice and blend
• Red Velvet Frappuccino: ask for a  Half White Chocolate/Half regular Mocha Frappuccino and add raspberry syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti). Blend and top with whipped cream!
• The Tiramisu Frappuccino:  Start with a Coffee Frappuccino. Add ½ pump hazelnut syrup, ½ pump toffeenut syrup, 1 pump caramel flan syrup (or 1 caramel, 1 vanilla), 1 pump mocha syrup, and 1 espresso shot affogato. Top with caramel whipped cream, caramel flan sauce, and mocha drizzle
• Oreo Frappuccino: order a double chocolate chip frappucino with white mocha syrup instead of regular.
• Apple Pie Frappuccino: Fill to first line with cream base and then fill to second line with apple juice. Add cinnamon dolce syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, 2 for a venti) and caramel syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, 2 for a venti)
• Citrus Berry Passion Refresher: Berry Refresher to 1st Cold Cup Line, Lime Refresher to 2nd Cold Cup Line, and Lemonade to 3rd Cold Cup Line
• Peppermint Pow Frappuccino:order a  nonfat Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Then add peppermint syrup (1 pump for a tall, 2 for grande, 3 for venti) and 2 scoops of matcha green tea for tall, 2.5 for grande, 3 for venti. Top with whipped cream if desired
• Harry Potter's Butter Beer Frappuccino:  start with a Creme Frappuccino base. Add 3 pumps of caramel syrup, 3 pumps of toffee nut syrup and top with caramel drizzle.
• Twix Frappuccino:  Get a caramel frappuccino with extra caramel and mocha drizzled in the cup, blended with whipped cream, a pump of hazelnut, and java chips.
• The Nutella Mocha:  Request a cafe Misto  with a pump of chocolate syrup, a pump of hazelnut syrup, and a caramel drizzle.
• Raspberry Cheesecake Mocha:  Ask for a white chocolate mocha with two extra pumps of raspberry syrup.
• Thin Mint Frappuccino: order a  Tazo Green Tea Creme Frappuccino. Add java chips, mocha sryup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti) and peppermint syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti).
• Caramel Mocha Chip Frappuccino: start off with a  Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino and add bittersweet mocha sauce (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti). Line the cup with caramel drizzle and top with Chocolate whipped cream, Caramel drizzle and Cookie crumbs
•  Shirley Temple: Order a blended strawberry lemonade (orange mango instead of strawberry) with one pump of raspberry affigato (on top).
• Rolo Frappuccino:  get a  Vanilla bean Frappuccino and add java chips chips. Ask for carmel drizzle on the inside of the cup. Optional: For an extra chocolatey taste, top with mocha drizzle
• Chocolate Covered Raspberry Frappuccino: ask for a  Vanilla bean Frappuccino (creme based). Add java chips and raspberry syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 pumps grande and venti). Line the inside of the cup with mocha sauce and top with raspberry whip and mocha drizzle
• Chocolate Covered Banana Frappuccino: start with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, less one scoop of vanilla bean powder (1 scoop tall, 2 scoops grande, 3 scoops venti). Line the cup with mocha drizzle (if you like it extra chocolatey). Add a banana (remember the extra cost) and java chips. Top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
•  Blackberry Cobbler Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add white mocha syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 for venti). Add a scoop of freeze- dried blackberries. 
• Lemonade Cookie Frappuccino: start with lemonade to the first line and mil to the second. Add white mocha syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, and 4 for venti). And add hazelnut syrup (1 pump tall and grande, and 2 venti). Add cream base (no coffee) and top with whipped cream and vanilla drizzle.
• Shamrock Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean Frappuccino. Add peppermint syrup (1.5 pumps tall, 2 grande, and 2.5 for a venti). Add classic syrup (1/2 pump tall, 1 pump grande, and 1.5 pumps venti). Add matcha powder (2 scoops tall, 2.5 grande, and 3 venti).
• Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino: ask for a double chocolate chip frappe or Java chip frappe. Add mocha syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 3.5 venti). Add hazelnut syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, and 2 for venti). Add hazelnut drizzle and top with whipped cream. 
• The Bomb! Frappuccino: order heavy whipping cream (not whipped cream) blended with only cream base and ice. Have the barista add 3 pumps of caramel sauce to the bottom of the cup, then pour the blend into the cup and add a shot of espresso. Top with whipped cream and crumble topping.
• Cookie Dough Frappuccino: start with a Cinnamon Dolce Creme Frappuccino. Add mocha syrup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti) and have java chips blended in. Top with cookie crumble and chocolate whip
• Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino: ask for Strawberry Juice filled to the first line of the cup and milk to the next line. Add to pitcher: Vanilla Bean Powder (2 scoops tall, 3 grande, 4 venti), White mocha syrup (3 pumps tall, 4 grande, 5 venti), Toffee Nut Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti) and Creme base, ice and whipped cream blended in!
• Sour Apple Spice Frappuccino: Start with apple juice to the bottom line of the cup. Add Matcha powder  (½ scoop tall, 1 scoop grande, 1.5 scoop venti), Classic Syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 grande, 4 venti)and ice. Blend and top with a little whipped cream and a pump of caramel drizzle 
• Cocoa Puffs Frappuccino: order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Add Hazelnut syrup, Mocha syrup and top with your choice of whipped cream. (for syrups, 1 pump for a tall, 2 for a grande, 3 for venti).
• Snickers Frappuccino:get a Java Chip Frappuccino and add toffee nut syrup (1 pump for a tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti). Ask for caramel drizzle in the cup and on top .
• Coffee Cake Frappuccino: Start with a Coffee Frappuccino. Add Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti), Toffee Nut Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 pumps grande, 3 pumps venti). If you want, add Vanilla Syrup (1/2 pump tall and grande, 1 pump venti). Top with whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping
• The Pink Rocket Frappuccino: Fill to the first line with lemonade and fill to the second line with lime refresher. Add classic syrup (2 pumps tall, 3 pumps grande, 4 pumps venti), creme base (2 pumps tall, 3 pumps grande, 4 pumps venti), and  raspberry syrup (½ pump tall, 1 pump grande, 1.5 pumps venti). Ask for light ice, and double blend!
• Cotton Candy Frappuccino: order a vanilla bean Frappuccino with raspberry syrup (2 pumps tall, 2.5 grande, and 3 for venti). 
• Turtle Frappuccino: start with java Chip Frappuccino and add toffee nut syrup (1 pump for a tall, 2 for grande, 3 for venti). Top with mocha and caramel drizzle
• Coffee Crisp Frappuccino: order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Add 2 scoops of java chips, 1 pump of hazelnut syrup, 1/2 pump of mocha syrup, and 2 pumps of Frappuccino Roast. Top with mocha drizzle for extra chocolate (optional)
• Horchata Frappuccino: ask for a Tazo Chai Creme Frappuccino and add Vanilla Syrup (1/2 pump tall, 1 grande, 1.5 venti), Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3  venti), Chai Syrup (2 pump tall, 3 grande, 4 venti). Ask for Cinnamon dusted on top
• The Dirty Valentine Frappuccino: start with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Add Strawberry Sauce/Puree and add java chips. Top with whipped cream and mocha drizzle
• Red Candy Apple Frappuccino: Start with apple juice to the bottom line of the cup. Add Raspberry Syrup (1.5 tall, 2 grande, 2.5 venti), Classic Syrup (2 tall, 3 grande, 4 venti), and  scoop of ice and blend. Top with a little whip and a pump of caramel drizzle
• Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Frappuccino: order a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. Add Mocha Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti) and java chips. Top with whipped cream, cookie crumble and mocha drizzle
• Butterscotch Frappuccino: start off with Creme Base. Add Pumpkin Spice Sauce (1 for tall, 2 grande, 3 for venti), Caramel syrup (1 for tall, 2 grande, 3 for venti), Hazelnut syrup  (1 for tall, 2 grande, 3 for venti). Top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle
• Pumpkin Pie Frappuccino: ask for a Creme based Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino and add Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (1 pump for a tall, 2 for grande, 3 for venti), Cinnamon Dulce Sprinkles. Request for whipped cream blended in and top with more whipped cream and Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles!
• Nutter Butter Frappuccino: get a  Hazelnut Frappucino. Add toffee nut syrup (2 pumps grande, 3 venti), cinnamon dolce syrup (2 pumps grande, 3 venti), and blend in a whole banana. Top with whipped cream
• Skinny Mint Frappuccino: order a Green Tea Frappuccino with soy and sweetened with splenda. Add peppermint syrup (1 pump for a tall, 1.5 for a grande, 2 pumps for a venti)
• Black Forest Cake Frappuccino:  ask for a Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccin and add Raspberry syrup instead of vanilla syrup (1.5 pumps for a tall, 2 pumps for a grande, 2.5 for a venti)
• Key Lime Pie Frappuccino: Start with Cool Lime juice to the bottom black line and whole milk to the second black line. Add 2 pumps white mocha, 2 pumps vanilla syrup and 1 pump of cinnamon dolce syrup. Get the whipped cream blended in and top with whipped cream and toasted coconut if available.
  
  
  Now that you have seen all of these delicious recipes, go ahead and visit Starbucks and taste delicious drinks! I know I will for sure, especially for summer time! Also, Starbucks has a secret size called short. They don't put it on their menu because it is so small, and they want the larger sizes to be bought. But getting this size is better for you because there is less to consume. Hope you enjoyed this!
  
  
  Drink up! ---Emily: The Girly Girl Department <3

Get Fit for the Summer

Summer is almost here and it's time to get that bikini bod. I'm pretty sure summer is one of the most liked seasons of the year, so why not make the most of it? There are so many ways to get your dream body, and I know I would want that, too. There are two different methods, so you can pick the one that best suits you!

Healthy Food Swaps

If you're one of those people who like to eat junk food, cleaning up your diet will help with losing weight! Many people think that you have to go to the gym to burn calories, but that's not true! There are so many opportunities to eat healthier like the following list:

 Swap:

• Frozen yogurt for ice cream:  Frozen yogurt uses milk instead of cream, which is much better for you. Plus,it tastes much fresher! I personally like frozen yogurt much better (cake batter is my fave).
• Wheat bread for white bread: Whole wheat is much higher in fiber, vitamins B6 and E, magnesium, zinc, folic acid and chromium. It is also  sweeter.
• Dark chocolate for other chocolates: If you just can't give up your candy, dark chocolate is the better way to go. It is very potent with antioxidents, and it helps to drop your high blood pressure!
• Grilled chicken for fried chicken: Yes, chicken is good for you, but when you put grease all over it, it becomes unhealthy for you. Many people also say grilled chicken tastes better!
• Fresh fruit for processed fruits: Raw fruits are already in its best form, but processed fruits, like orange cups or applesauce, are combined with unhealthy sugars.
• Whole wheats for refined grains: Whole grains are the healthiest types of grains. Refined grains, like many crackers and cereals, have stripped the fiber from the grains.
• English muffin for bagels: Half of a bagel packs about 40 more calories than an entire English muffin. Also, choosing the spreads affects the calories. Choose fresh fruits instead of sugary sweet jams and cream cheeses.
• Trail mix for mixed nuts: Two handfuls of nuts are heart-healthy but calorie-heavy. Downsize the 2 handfuls of nuts to 1 (about 3⁄4 oz.), and add a handful of air-popped popcorn (be sure to not add salt!) and whole-grain cereal, such as Chex.
• Fresh or dried herbs/spices for salt: Herbs do not contain any calories, but salt has a lot of sodium!! 
• Hummus for ranch (or neither): salad is a great healthy choice, just not when you pour so much calories of ranch on it! You can substitute that with hummus, or just not even any sauces. 
• Crinkle cut carrots for potato chips: potato chips are filled with oils and grease. They can lead to pimples or even acne! So going for a crinkle cut carrot is much better for you. It's still crunchy and it's sweet! 
• Plain non-fat Greek yogurt for sour cream: Switch out these for the same, but healthier taste!
• Chicken sausage for pepperonies: 

Also, drinking water instead of sodas will help your body in many aspects. You should drink 8 (8 oz.) of water every day. Water can help you obtain clear, youthful skin. Drinking enough water promotes weight loss. It removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your stomach if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories! 


Workout

Going to the gym is great for toning up those muscles. Because you are working with weights, you will want to get permission from your parents first. There are so many different ways to exercise, and you probably don't even realize that you are!

You can:

Do aerobics! Aerobic exercise is sometimes known as cardio, which pumps up the heart to make it stronger. This is something that everyone can do, because you don't need to go to the gym! You can stay at home and run around in the neighborhood, which many people do, or even go swimming! Also, dancing tones your entire body! Another way to do aerobic exercises it through cycling! It's not only shaping and thinning your thighs, but it's fun to ride around! There are also many stationary exercises to do! One that many people know is pushups! These help with your biceps and abs. There are also sit-ups, squats (great way for a thigh gap), jumping jacks, Russian twist, lunges, planking, and so much more!

Lift weights! If you want to have bigger, stronger muscles, you might want to get into lifting weights. Start out with a small amount of weight and work your way up. A good number to start off with is 10 and then moving up by fives so from 10 to 15 to 20 etc.

Start a daily workout plan! If you don't have enough time to do a full hour of working out, you have a couple minutes here and there to workout like:
-When you are brushing your teeth, you can do a wall sits
- When you are using the bathroom, do 5 squats before walking out
- While you are on your phone checking Instagram or Vine (girl I know you do ;) you can plank
- Just have fun and dance when you are on a study break, cooking, etc.
- When you are waiting for something to come out of the microwave or oven, do butt kicks!
- Right when you wake up, you could do 10 push ups, 10 jumping jacks, and 10 crunches.
- While you brush your hair, you can do calf raises
- SMILE!! :D Smiling is not only fun to do, but it helps you lose calories! Laughing for 15 minutes will alone help you lose about 40 calories!

I hope that you soon get that dream body of yours. Don't forget to accept your body, because you are be(you)tiful!

Hope you enjoyed this! ---Emily: The Girly Girl Department <3

DIY: Bow Pocket Jean Shorts!

Although these jeans look like they cost a fortune, you can easily make them at your house for cheap! 

The only things you'll need are:

1. Old jeans (you can buy a pair for $2 at Goodwill!)

2. Scissors

3. Sewing needle (I used a hot glue gun because I can't sew...)

4. A pen or pencil

5. And tweezers (optional) to distress the shorts

This is very easy to do, but it does require time, so be patient! The first thing you need to do is try on the pair of jeans and draw a line with your pen how short you would like it to be. Then cut it and fold if over so that the other leg is the same length. After you cut both legs off, use your tweezers and pull at the bottom (where you just cut) and pull the strings loose. Now turn it over to the back and this is the part where it will take a while. Measure about 3 fingers from the top of the pocket and make a small incision. Make sure you don't cut all the way through! Then, cut it all the way across and do the same to the other side. Cut the hem off of the piece you just cut. After that, cut a small strip from the jeans and wrap that around the pocket to make the form of a bow. Hot glue it or sew it and let it dry. 

Ta-da! You have just made your very own personalized jean shorts! Take a bow (get it? BOW pocket jean shorts!) Anyways, these are very great for the summer and keeps you cool while being fashionable! You can also put lace on them, or just cut them by themselves. Be creative!

Hope you enjoyed this! ---Emily: The Girly Girl Department <3