Layla17's Blog

Everything has been quite incredible in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, thus far. A bunch of upsets took place in the first round followed by a few more in the second round. It was good to see some perennial powerhouses be eliminated early on.

My favorite first round game of the tournament was a toss up between the Belmont vs. Duke game and the Western Kentucky vs. Drake. Both games went down to the final minutes and left me stunned at the outcomes.

#15 Belmont left everything on the court and just narrowly lost to #2 Duke. Belmont played good enough to win with their back door cuts and sharpshooting behind the arc. In the end, Duke just managed to come up with the big plays, when they needed them. All in all, it was a game that couldn't have been depicted by a talented writer for a renowned newspaper or magazine subscriptions, because it was pure excitement.

#12 Western Kentucky vs. #5 Drake was a great game that saw overtime action. Western Kentucky led nearly the entire game, but Drake battled back and tied it up, before the final buzzer. Western Kentucky stalled in the late minutes of the second half, which opened the door for Drake; however they were able to clinch the victory in the final seconds of overtime with a clutch 3 point shot to win the game.

It's been a great tournament so far and I'm looking forward to the next round, which starts tonight..

Have a crazy night and wake up to see a lipstick stain on your shirt? Not to worry, here are few tips to help you remove this stubborn mark of glory from your clothing.

Grab yourself some acetone nail polish remover and blot the stain. Usually, this will remove the stain from the clothing. If it doesn't, then don't panic. There are still a few more methods at your disposal.

Use some laundry detergent or a non-harsh cleaning solution. Scrub the stain and it should come out. If the stain still isn't removed, then there is still one more option.

After scrubbing and treating with nail polish a final time without desired results, pretreat the stain and put in the washer. Your clothing should be good as new.

Don't let lipstick be the end of your favorite clothing. Whether it be one of your new roca wear tops , or your favorite Abercrombie hoodie nothing should tossed away because of stubborn stain. Best of luck with the steps above.

Eating healthy on a budget isn't an impossible feat to accomplish. It just requires some planning and a touch of willpower. The biggest misconception with healthy living is that good food costs more. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to healthy, frugal meals.

Make a list before you head to the grocery store. Keeping a list on hand will help you avoid buying unnecessary items, or items that are unhealthy. Be sure to plan for a few meals. Know what ingredients go into the meals and add them to your list. Making lists will also allow you to make a budgeted food order. 

Purchase vegetables that have multiple uses. This will help you avoid buying large grocery trips. Another trick is to keep your meals simple, because the more complex they are the more ingredients you will need, which leads to a higher cost. Load your diet up with cheap fiber sources. Fiber is a natural herbal cleanser that can be quite filling. Simplicity is the key to meal planning. When eating salads, prepare your own toppings and dressings. Olive oil and a few other herbs can create a potent and quite tasty dressing.

Buy healthy snack foods that are filling and won't leave you wanting more. Fresh raw vegetables, trail mix, and nuts are excellent ways to eat healthy on a tight budget. Avoid wasting money on alcohol and greasy food. Fast food restaurants and booze can easy destroy any budget and dieting plan.