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FEBRUARY 2023
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MELVIE AWARD WINNERS
“I would like to thank the Academy …” In March, Hollywood will present the 95th Academy Awards, where the most glamorous stars will walk the red carpet wearing their finest formal attire. We all know that every Oscar winner will accept their coveted awards with one sad regret … ”I wish I had won a Melvie.”
See some of the 2022 Melvie winners below:
Melvie goes to Disney
Melvie up close
Melvie in front of home purchased
Melvie makes you smile
Melvie can melt
Melvie makes you look and feel young
Melvie and Santa
Melvie looking fancy with his red ribbon
Melvie ready for a night out
Melvie has Christmas Spirit
Best wishes to all of you for 2023! I hope all of you win a Melvie!!
–Melvin Upchurch
Melvie and the Christmas Tree
Melvie goes great with cocktails
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THERE’S A PUDDLE IN MY SHOWER! How to Get Hair Out of the Shower Drain
Decor Galore 3 Home Decor Subscription Boxes
Have you ever taken a shower and noticed standing water at your feet? One of the main reasons your shower drain gets clogged is that hair falls out while you’re showering. While it’s inevitable hair will end up down your shower drain, you can use a few methods to unclog your drain and remove as much hair as possible. Dissolve the hair. Several natural remedies can dissolve hair stuck in your shower drain. Before you grab any harsh chemicals or use utensils to unclog your drain, try pouring white vinegar and baking soda down your drain. Not only will it dissolve the hair, but it will also act as a disinfectant to fight odor, fungi, and other bacteria. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the clogged drain and follow immediately with 1 cup of white vinegar; let it sit for a few minutes, then run the water. Repeat if needed. Use a hair snake tool. If natural remedies don’t do the trick, you can use several tools to remove the hair from your drain manually. At the hardware store in the plumbing and bathroom section, you can find hair snakes that remove clumps of hair from your drain. While it may not remove all of the hair, it will pull out a large amount that will unclog your drain. These utensils are long and flexible — simply put the snake down the drain, twist it, and remove it. Use a paper towel or latex gloves to remove the hair from the snake.
Nowadays, there are subscription boxes for everything — food, beauty products, wine, books, vinyl, and much more. These services allow you to try new things and venture out of your comfort zone. You can even re-gift some items to your friends and family. If you love decorating your home for every season, holiday, or month, then a home decor subscription is the best way to get your hands on the latest and trendiest decor pieces. Here are three home decor subscription boxes to consider. Decocrated
$89.99 quarterly Decocrated.com
Decocrated is one of the most popular home boxes on the market. Featured in Forbes, Better Homes & Gardens, and The Hollywood Reporter, this quarterly subscription box allows you to decorate your home for all four seasons. Each quarter, you will receive 6–8 handpicked items, such as decorative trays, tabletop decor, throw pillow covers, table runners, small DIY projects, and printed art. Along with these items, the team at Decocrated will share pro decorator tips, how-to strategies, and more.
Third & Main $129 quarterly MyThirdAndMain.com
If you like supporting small boutiques and decorating your home in modern farmhouse, boho, vintage, or contemporary designs, this box is for you. This luxury seasonal subscription box will provide your home with the latest decor to help you revamp your living space. You can choose from three subscription boxes: Modern Farmhouse, Contemporary, and Luxe. When you become a member, you can also shop for other decor on their website and browse their holiday bundles. Project Home DIY $49.99 monthly ProjectHomeDIY.com This DIY monthly subscription box is the way to go for those who like to make their own decor by building and painting items. Not only will you get pieces to build every month, but you will also receive all the supplies you need to complete them. You can create your own wreaths, holiday pieces, clocks, wall art, and more, so if you want a personal touch on your decor pieces, this box is for you. Getting a subscription box is like receiving a gift from yourself every month or quarter. If you want to try new things without the price tag, try one — or all — of these boxes!
Dislodge the clog with a plunger. For those with long hair, some strands may wrap around the strainer, making it difficult to pull out manually with your hands or tweezers. To loosen the hair, run the faucet and place a plunger
over the drain. Plunge the drain vigorously, and the pressure should loosen the hair and make it easier
to remove. Next, run water to see if you cleared the clog. If not, plunge the drain again — stubborn clogs may need a bit more elbow grease. If you have tried all these methods and still have problems with your shower drain, call your local plumber. They have more sophisticated tools and techniques for diagnostics and finding a solution.
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INSTEAD OF PURCHASING FOAMING SOAPS
Create Your Own With Just 3 Ingredients
We’ve all seen the foaming hand and dish soaps at our local supermarkets — some of you may have one by your sink or in a cabinet. But when you run out of soap, what do you do? Do you throw out the bottle and purchase a new one? Or do you buy a new bottle and attach it to the dispenser? Buying soap replacements all the time is costly, but you can save money and soap by creating your own foaming dish and hand soap! You only need three things: a foaming dispenser, liquid soap, and water.
Once you begin making these, you’ll notice you use less soap, making the product last longer and keeping more money in your pocket. Not only does this foaming method work for hand and dish soaps, but you can also make your shampoo, body wash, and other cleansers foam — it’s all about the dispenser. If you decide to convert other products, avoid creamy soaps because they have moisturizers that can clog the foaming dispenser. Once you start making your own foaming soap, you will never go back to purchasing it. This DIY method is easy, quick, and inexpensive. Happy cleaning!
Is making your own foaming soap that easy?
Yes! The entire process may take you only five minutes to complete. The most important item you need is a foam dispenser. You can reuse a foaming soap container or purchase one online. After rinsing your bottle, add one part liquid soap and three parts water. Avoid shaking the bottle after screwing the cap back on. The suds and bubbles in the container will affect the dispenser and produce less foam when you pump the device. And that’s it! You just created foaming hand or dish soap in seconds. You don’t need to add lots of liquid soap to your concoction. If you look at foaming soaps in the supermarket, you will notice they are mostly water. So, less is more in this instance.
Chocolate Pots de Creme
TAKE A BREAK
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
Ingredients
• 9 oz high-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided • 6 large egg yolks
• 5 tbsp granulated sugar (add an extra tbsp if using bitter chocolate) • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Directions
1. Place chopped chocolate into a blender. 2. In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, whisk the milk, 1 cup of cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat. Cook, constantly stirring with a spatula until the mixture is almost boiling, 5–6 minutes. Immediately pour the milk mixture over the chocolate in the blender. 3. Cover and blend until smooth. 4. Divide the mixture among ramekins or small cups and refrigerate until set (about 2 hours). 5. Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream and the powdered sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. 6. Top chilled pots de creme with whipped cream and serve.
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Melvie Award Winners
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3 Home Decor Subscription Boxes
Ways to Remove Hair From Your Shower Drain
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Make Your Own Foaming Hand and Dish Soap!
Chocolate Pots de Creme
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3 Interior Design Tips for 2023
What’s Trending?
3 Interior Design Trends of 2023
While it’s only the second month of 2023, interior designers have already noticed several design trends homeowners use to spice up their living spaces. If you want to revamp your home, look no further than these three tips!
One of the most popular trends in 2023 is black accent walls or pieces. Black is a neutral color that gives your home a modern and edgy feel without overpowering your room. Jump back in time by incorporating vintage pieces into your home. From lava lamps to retro-style furniture and wall art, the possibilities are endless.
Make any room in your home look bigger with round furniture and tables. Rectangular and square pieces will cut your room and make it appear smaller. But rounded-edge sofas, armchairs, and coffee tables will open up the space and give the illusion of a larger space.
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