Articles By:

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find clever ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Beauty Tips and Beauty Hacks that most people wouldn't think of. With beauty products (like hair care, skincare, and makeup) and personal care items (like teeth issues, body odor, undergarments, and <em>other</em> topics that very few people enjoy talking about)... I share my own honest firsthand experiences that I think others would appreciate hearing about and find helpful. Especially for topics that are usually very "private" and most people don't like to talk about publicly! When I'm not trying new beauty products and organizing all my "stuff", you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Tooth Crown Procedure: What It’s Like To Get A Crown On Your Tooth (…I’ve Had 6!)

The whole procedure of switching out my old silver fillings for new white ones has resulted in me having to get about a half-dozen Crowns in the end... and 3 Root Canals.At this point, I've got a LOT of firsthand experience to share about what it's like to get things like Fillings, Crowns, and Root Canals. This is what it's like to get a tooth Crown.

A Makeup Artist Reveals Why BareMinerals Is Better Than Other Mineral Makeup Lines

BareMinerals makeup has been a part of my makeup routine for a few years now. Every time I try a new foundation, I always return to using bareMinerals because they perform better than other mineral makeup lines. Here's why I love Bare Minerals makeup.

Facial Cloths: Have You Tried A Face Chamois Yet For Cleansing Or Exfoliating Your Face?

If you've never tried a face chamois to remove cleansers from your skin (I hadn't before this), then you don't know what you're missing. Here are the best facial cloths, in my opinion.

Best Snag-Free Hair Elastics, Rubber Hair Bands & Ponytail Holders

For your hair's sake, you want to choose hair-friendly elastic bands that can be easily taken out without too much damage to your hair. You also want to ensure that the bands you choose will be able to hold your ponytail in place for the entire day. Here's a run-down of the best hair elastics available today.

Olay Pro X Brush & Advanced Cleansing System Review

I LOVE the Olay ProX Advanced Cleansing brush! I like the Olay brush so much that I use it when I'm just cleansing my face every day AND when I'm using a special exfoliating cream to exfoliate my face a few times each week. The Pro X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser has microexfoliating beads in it and it's my all-time favorite exfoliating cream.

Bare Minerals Makeup For Dry Skin – The Primer Makes All The Difference!

I'll be honest, the Bare Minerals took awhile to grow on me. The biggest reason: I have dry skin. Then I discovered Primer! The Bare Escentuals Prime Time Foundation Primer makes all the difference in the world.

Top 40 Ponytail Tips & Tricks To Help You Make The Best Ponytail Styles

Anyone who wears their hair in a ponytail -- including both guys and girls -- will benefit from these helpful tips.

Microdermabrasion At Home Review: The Artistry Microdermabrasion System

After using the Artistry Microdermabrasion system, the results for me were fabulous! In fact, after one single use the results were so good that I couldn't wait to use it again a few days later. I attribute the success of this microdermabrasion system largely to the cloth that comes in the kit.