No matter how we feel about our hair, we want it to be healthy, look good, and require little maintenance. After reading a few books, and researching online, I have come up with a routine that works well. Cut hair every 3 months. Trim bangs at home in between cuts when needed – about every [...]
Archive for the ‘Health & Beauty’ Category
At Home Hair Care
Posted in DIY, Health & Beauty, Helpful Hints & Tips, Money - Saving & Using, Products, Uncategorized, tagged color, cut, hair, Shampoo on March 9, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Food Intolerences
Posted in Food/Cooking/Serving, Health & Beauty, Reading and Books, Uncategorized, tagged allergen, allergy, food, intolerence, Life on January 7, 2012 |
Ladies, if you (or someone in you family) has an intolerance to food or if you suspect there is an intolerence, give this book a read. I have a few sensitivities and I really like how this book sums up what I have read in many other books. Its a good reference book. I bought [...]
Hand Held Sanitizer
Posted in Health & Beauty, Helpful Hints & Tips, Products, Uncategorized, tagged clean, Convenient, disinfect, germs, sanitizer on May 21, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I am quite pleased with this small appliance, it sure comes in handy for things that are hard to clean. I’ve found it very helpful for the following: Sanitize my exercise mat and my car seat. I keep my keyboard and phone germ free too. Some people like to use it to steam clothing and [...]
Glitter
Posted in Health & Beauty, Uncategorized, tagged Happiness, health, Life, mind, Peace, Simplicity on April 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »
‘Our minds are like crows. They pick up everything that glitters, no matter how uncomfortable our nests get with all that metal in them’. Thomas Merton I really like this quote by Thomas Merton. It reminds me that it is so important to protect my mind from things that, at first glance, look like glitter. [...]
Share Your Stuff
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Health & Beauty, Inspirational, Uncategorized, tagged Generous, Life, refresh, share on March 5, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Recently, I was invited to spend time with my girlfriend, and her husband, at their vacation rental property. I really appreciated the offer to leave the snow; spend time in a warmer climate; and have girl time with my friend. After a week, I felt refreshed. The experience caused me to think how important it [...]
Manage Your Daily Exercise
Posted in Health & Beauty, Uncategorized, tagged Exercise, health, Life, pilates, weight training, yoga on February 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Ladies, do you find it hard to fit in a daily exercise routine? Exercise is a gift to yourself, so don’t let it go by the wayside. I find that if I give myself permission to exercise for 30 minutes (rather than an hour) that it’s easier to include exercise in my day. I rotate [...]
Two Things
Posted in Health & Beauty, Inspirational, The Home, Uncategorized, tagged dreams, Family, future, hope, Reflection, sunset on February 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
You know, it’s good for the soul when we intentionally look for things we have to look forward to. No matter what’s happening in our lives, there’s always something pleasant on the horizon – if we just look for it. During a family meal recently, I asked my husband and two daughters ‘what are two [...]
Homemade Household Disinfectant
Posted in DIY, Health & Beauty, Helpful Hints & Tips, Money - Saving & Using, The Home, tagged cleaner, Convenient, disinfect, green, Money, Recipe on February 5, 2011 | 3 Comments »
With lots of bugs in the air, I’ve been using disinfectant a little more lately. I really like the mixture below and I’ve been using it for sometime now. I make a larger batch and keep the extra on hand until I have the time to make more. I use it in the bathroom; kitchen; [...]
Be Beautiful
Posted in Health & Beauty, Uncategorized, tagged Beauty, Life, narcissism, Women on January 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been thinking about what happens when a woman develops unhealthy narcissism. I’m sure you’ve seen this, just as I have. As women, if we give ourselves permission to be so self absorbed, we can become out of control and unattractive. To avoid this personality trait, I’m reminded that it’s important to look outside of [...]
No More Sleepless Nights
Posted in Health & Beauty, Helpful Hints & Tips, Uncategorized, tagged bed, Insomnia, mask, obus forme, Rest, Sleep, therapy on November 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Ladies, there was a time when getting adequate sleep was a problem for me. Sleep interruptions were caused mainly from noise and light. Studies show that getting your seven to eight hours of sleep will benefit your memory, weight, safety, mood, cardiovascular health and immunity. Achieving a good night’s sleep can reap many health and [...]
Being or Having
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Health & Beauty, Mothers and Daughters, Uncategorized, tagged accomplish, Children, Life, Relationship, successs on October 30, 2010 |
I was quite surprised today, when I came to realize that I’ve been focusing more on ‘having’ than ‘being’. I, myself, really strive to be and move away from the mindset of having things. At some point, I drifted and I’ve not been this way with my daughters. I really want the best for my [...]
Express Gratitude Today
Posted in Health & Beauty, Uncategorized, tagged gratitude, letter, Life, Note, services on September 10, 2010 |
Ladies when you receive good service do you send a note to express your gratitude? If so, good for you. If not, I really encourage you to do this frequently. This practice will train you to see and express gratitude. When you write the note, just say what you experienced. Don’t worry about grammar and [...]
No More Drifting for Me
Posted in Health & Beauty, Inspirational, Uncategorized, tagged contemplation, intentional, Life, meditation, mindfulness, Women on September 3, 2010 |
When my friend Carolyn greets me, she always looks intently into my eyes and usually touches me on my arm. Her gaze is never broken by a noise or a passerby. It is like shes connected with my soul. At times, when I have walked with Carolyn, I’ve noticed that she’s really aware of her [...]
Style 101- What Every Stylish Woman Should Know
Posted in Health & Beauty, Helpful Hints & Tips, Reading and Books, The Home, Uncategorized, tagged Beauty, Entertaining, Fashion, Home, Women on August 27, 2010 |
Every now and then I come across a good reference book. This particular one is targeting woman who are interested in style. The book covers over 100 how- to’s. The information is very useful and timeless. I first saw this book in a home decorating store. I purchased it and mailed it to my sister [...]
Urgent and Non Urgent Activities
Posted in Health & Beauty, Uncategorized, tagged Family, important, Life, priority, urgent, Women on August 20, 2010 |
I was recently reminded of how important it is for me the pay attention to the urgent and non urgent activities I participate in. I find that if I am not paying attention, my activities can easily be consumed by someone else’s urgency. For example, when someone calls me with a concern I may feel [...]
Become Great at Accepting Unforeseen Gifts
Posted in Health & Beauty, Inspirational, tagged Generous, Gift, Life, receiving, Relationship, Women on August 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
You know, it really is important to be a good gift receiver. There was a time when I felt uncomfortable receiving gifts out of the blue. Then I thought about how I like to give a little spontaneous gift just because I’m thinking of someone & want to show them that they’re special to me. [...]
Friendship
Posted in Family, Friends & Pets, Health & Beauty, Uncategorized, tagged counseling, Friends, Girlfriends, Life, Women on July 30, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Recently, I met my dear friend for breakfast. We hadn’t seen each other for awhile. When she asked what was going on in my life, I shared my journey with her. We laughed and we cried together. I felt so much better after I was able to share what was on my heart – with [...]
Look Nice Today
Posted in Health & Beauty, Helpful Hints & Tips, Uncategorized, tagged Beauty, Clothing, Dress, Fashion, Women on July 23, 2010 |
Ladies, I would like to stress how important it is to look nice daily. It really doesn’t take much to look fresh. It can be as simple as moisturizing your skin; applying mascara; adding lip balm; and combing your hair. I always like to add a little extra touch when I am going shopping; out [...]
Deep Breathing and Meditation
Posted in Health & Beauty, tagged grief, grieving, Life, meditation, thoughts on July 16, 2010 |
The practice of deep breathing and meditation has been instrumental in keeping me healthy lately. With the recent loss of my mom, I’ve found it helpful in grieving. I’ve been diligently practicing both for a few weeks now. When my yoga teacher stressed the importance of practicing deep breathing and meditation for as little as [...]
