Author: Kawai

3 of the Most Common Mistakes You do with your Eyebrows

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Most Common Mistakes You do with your Eyebrows

No one ever teaches you how to take care of your eyebrows and for this reason, many women and even some men make these mistakes when it comes to taking care of their eyebrows. Take a look at the most common eyebrow care mistakes and in the end, you will learn that the only thing you need to do with your eyebrows is occasionally pluck them. Mistake #1 – Keep your eyebrows free of products This means don’t get any lotions, gels and makeup on and around they eyebrows area.…

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Easy Way to Fix a Broken Nail with a Tea Bag

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cómo arreglar una uña rota con una bolsa de té

No matter how careful you are with your finger nails, there will come a time when you nail will get broken causing you a lot of grief and heartache. Don’t worry though, here is an easy way to fix a broken fingernail using a teabag. Step 1. Wash and dry your hand or feet to make sure that they are oil free and clean using hot water. Step 2. Get a teabag and cut a strip of the bag itself that is large enough to cover the broken section of…

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Snowman Candle Holder

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This snowman candle holder will bring a cheerful glow to any room and is the perfect decoration for Christmas The snowman holds a votive candle inside, and is made from a small glass fishbowl that you can buy at any craft store. The bowl is spray painted with frost paint, which creates a beautiful glow when the candle is burning inside. Its face is painted on with black glass paint, and a carrot nose is made from polymer clay. Its hat is made from craft wire mesh, which can be…

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Top 7 Jobs in Costa Rica for Expats

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Top 7 Jobs in Costa Rica for Expats

For the foreigner or expat that is living in Costa Rica, not all expats are of retirement age and the ones that are may be looking to work a part-time job. In order for a foreigner to work in Costa Rica legally, they need to have a work permit or become a citizen.  Some industries are more lenient about the work permit while others can help you acquire a working permit.  Yes, some of the jobs mentioned may require special skills like learning to speak Spanish but they can be…

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10 Things about Costa Rica That the Costa Rican Board of Tourism Don’t Want You to Know

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Ticos (native Costa Ricans) , contrary to public opinion, do NOT all like Gringos ( Americans, Canadians, or Europeans ). The Tico personality will nearly always try to please and say what he or she thinks that YOU want to hear. You will very seldom encounter direct aggression …but you will definitely encounter passive agressive behavior against gringos. The bureaucracy in local and national agencies (as well as larger institutions ) can be maddening and frustrating. Ticos seem to actually thrive waiting in long lines and seemingly possess endless supplies…

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