When sleep-deprived mom Genevieve discovers her car covered in eggs, she thinks it’s a prank — until her smug neighbor Brad admits he did it because her car was ruining the view of his elaborate Halloween display. Furious but too exhausted to argue, Genevieve vows to teach him a lesson.
I was bone-tired, the kind of tired where you can barely remember if you’ve brushed your teeth or fed the dog.
My days had become a blur since the twins were born.
Don’t get me wrong, Lily and Lucas were my adorable darlings, but wrangling two newborns mostly by myself was a Herculean task. I hadn’t slept a full night in months. Halloween was just around the corner and the neighborhood buzzed with excitement, but not me.
I could hardly muster the energy to decorate, let alone keep up with the suburban festivities.
Then there was Brad.
The man took Halloween so seriously that you’d think his life depended on it. Every year, he turned his house into a haunted carnival complete with gravestones, dioramas of skeletons, huge jack-o’-lanterns, the works.
And the smug look on his face every time someone complimented him? Please.
His spectacle enamored the entire block. But me? I was too busy trying to keep my eyes open to care about Brad’s ridiculous haunted house.
It was a typical October morning when everything started to unravel.
I shuffled outside with Lily on one hip and Lucas cradled in my arm. I blinked at the sight before me. Somebody had egged my car! Broken bits of shell were stuck in the semi-congealed goo, which was dripping down the windshield like some twisted breakfast special.
“Are you kidding me?” I muttered, staring at the mess.
I had parked in front of Brad’s house the night before. It’s not like I had much choice. The twins’ stroller was impossible to push all the way from down the street, so I’d parked close to our door.
At first, I thought it had to be a prank. But when I noticed the egg splatters reached all the way to Brad’s front porch, my suspicion turned into certainty.
This had Brad written all over it.
Rice & Water: The Natural Facelift That Feels Like You’re 20 Again! 
Forget expensive creams and painful procedures—your skin’s best friend might already be in your kitchen. Rice, combined with simple water, has been a beauty secret for centuries, especially in Asian skincare traditions. Packed with natural collagen-boosting compounds, rice can help your skin feel smoother, tighter, and more youthful.
Why Rice?
Rice is rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, and ferulic acid, which help:
- Boost collagen naturally
- Smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
- Brighten and tighten the skin
- Improve skin elasticity and hydration
This natural combo helps restore that youthful glow—without any harsh chemicals.
DIY Rice Water Face Mask (Collagen Boosting)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of white rice (preferably organic)
- 1 cup of water
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice briefly to remove any impurities.
- Boil the rice in water until soft, then strain and keep both the rice and the water.
- Mash the rice until it becomes a paste.
- Use the rice paste as a face mask, applying it to clean skin.
- Leave it on for 15–20 minutes, then rinse with the reserved rice water.
You can store the rice water in the fridge and use it as a toner for up to 3 days. Just apply it with a cotton pad daily for extra glow.
What to Expect
With regular use (2–3 times per week):
- Wrinkles appear softer
- Skin feels firmer and more lifted
- Complexion looks brighter and more refreshed
Bonus Tip
For extra hydration, mix a teaspoon of honey into the rice paste before applying. It adds natural moisture and helps calm the skin.
Rediscover your glow with this easy, affordable, and powerful facelift trick—straight from nature’s pantry!
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