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*Emery Boards... Time to Stock UpDo you have enough emery boards? From experience as an ex-nail biter, I have found that you need to have one emery board in every room of your house and one in your purse, so that if you suddenly find yourself with a snag, you won't be tempted to nibble. And the condition is important too. If they look and feel smooth to the touch, it is probably time to replace them.Don't lend your emery boards. At salons, it's the law in some states that they must be disinfected between clients. Must be a good reason! 03:00 PM # Scented Salt ScrubTo date, I have provided lots of bath salt recipes for your gift list, but what if everyone on your list prefers showers instead? Bath salts would not be a welcome gift, but a salt scrub certainly would. And it is just as easy to whip up.08:16 PM # Pamper YourselfAt least this month... don't you think that you are worth a little pampering! With any luck, you will enjoy the pampering so much, it will become a year long practice.
04:34 PM # Dirty Little Diet SecretsYou can never have too many dirty little diet secrets. Here's a few to get you started.09:40 AM # Creating the Perfect BrowWhat you need to know to make your eyebrows look perfect and well groomed, and it's not as hard as you may think.11:16 AM # Beauty at Your Fingertips... LiterallySometimes finding one piece of information is like looking for a needle in a haystack. A simple seven day program will target a different area of the site each day to show you the easiest way find the answers to your questions.11:15 AM # *Pick Your Sunscreen WiselyDid you know that there are sunscreens especially formulated for high altitudes? That's exactly what all skiers and snowboarders are looking for. An easy way to spot one on the store shelves is to look for mountain ranges on the logo. But, if you have no luck in finding one, at least choose a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30. If you want more tips on keeping your mind, body and soul happy this winter... read on!10:12 AM # Beauty at 50I can remember a time when being 50 meant that you were old. Now, the fun is just beginning for this age group. Their child rearing days are pretty much over and it's time to play. Can we be 50 and sexy? You bet we can. Here's my thoughts on the topic.09:59 AM # Pretty in Gold and PeachesAre you tired of using dull colors? Well, these tutorials are for just what you have been looking for. We are going to try lots of different color combinations that you wouldn't normally consider. Some of the colors I choose might sound a little bizarre, but give them a try anyway. It's all about having fun and hey... you never know... this could be your new look! Here are more...More Color Combinations. 02:56 PM # Lemon Lime Silky SoapToday we are making more silky soaps for our pump dispensors. Today, it's lemon lime scent. Here are the directions.02:52 PM # Create a Happy ClosetThere is nothing worse than opening a closet full of clothes and finding that you nothing to wear. It's time to make it work in our favor. And here is something else... Spend a little time on a regular basis, tidying up the floor of the closet. If you haven't done this in a while, chances are you really won't want to, but if you spend only five minutes a day, the floor will be spotless before you know it. Been there and done that. I didn't even know that I still owned shoes from the eighties... but there they were!02:51 PM # Fab Feet For SummerIt's time to take off the sneakers and slip your feet into a sexy pair of sandals. Here's how to get fabulous feet for summer. Have you looked at your heels lately? Chances are they could use a little TLC. You won't want dry cracked feet spoiling those gorgeous sandals.12:23 PM # Rosewood Carrot Complexion MistPop this canister into your refrigerator and then when you and your face needs hydrating, spritz away. The combined scents of carrot seed, myrrh, frankincense, palmarosa, rosewood and ylang ylang offers a gentle mist of cool fragrance. Carrot seed oil contains substantial amounts of Vitamin A, C, B1 and B2. It also assists in removing toxins and water buildup in the face resulting in with a fresher firmer skin.Because of the essential oils in this product, you may not want to use this mist if your skin is naturally oily. Presently selling for $11.50 U.S. For more information, you can visit Hodges Herbary 11:36 AM # Scary MakeupWe have probably all committed this sin... wearing too much makeup at one time or other. It is simply so easy to get carried away. Here is a list of the most common mistakes to avoid.08:37 AM # Self Tanning MistakesAre you making any of the mistakes on this list?08:31 AM # How To Color Your Hair At HomeMany women choose to color their own hair at home because of the ease and the cost, but there is also room for mistakes to be made. If this is the route you choose, be sure to follow the steps in this how-to. They are all extremely important.08:26 AM # Chocolate BlissDo I need to say anything more?10:00 AM # **Star Product of the WeekDoes it get any more fun than this? I have chosen Friday as my "research" day and I will be on the look out for beauty products that I think you would like to know about. I will post my findings every Monday so be sure to come back for my latest find. But there's more...Will all my products be brand new? Probably not, but I won't rule it out. If I hear of something from another Guide here at About.com or one of my friends gives me a push towards a product they think you would like to know about... I will check it out. 05:27 PM # *Have You Looked Lately?Have you given any thought to the condition of your toes... and your toenails in particular?Before summer weather arrives, be sure to devote a little attention to your toes. Did you think that no one notices ragged, overgrown cuticles? And, no amount of polish is going to make a bit of difference. Actually it can draw more attention to the problem. So what is the easiest way to care for your toes? Actually, you are going to like this. When someone asks you what you want for Valentine's Day, tell them you want a foot soaker. They have to be the closest thing to heaven. Play around with the different settings and then when you finished, do a little maintenance while the cuticle skin is soft. It won't take very long to achieve the softest feet possible, with the smallest amount of effort.02:53 PM # Are You Happy With Your Brows?Eye brows must be one of the hardest part of beauty to master. Either the brows are too bushy, the hairs too long, or you don't like their shape. Here is a little help to make your brows something to be proud of!02:10 PM # Celebrities Glam Up to Raise Money for HIV/AIDSChristina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Boy George, Chloe Sevigny and Linda Evangelista Are The New Faces Of M.A.C VIVA GLAMSome of the most famous faces in the world are doing good by looking good. Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Boy George, Chloe Sevigny and Linda Evangelista are taking time away from their red-hot careers to become the new faces of M.A.C's VIVA GLAM FIVE Campaign. The popular cosmetic company founded the M.A.C AIDS FUND (MAF) in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. Each year since, MAF has raised money to fund education, awareness and prevention programs and to provide financial assistance to organizations serving those with HIV/AIDS. To fund MAF, M.A.C created the VIVA GLAM lip color, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to HIV/AIDS charities that provide direct care services and daily essentials to those effected with HIV and AIDS.Now, these five artists are combining their star power as the faces of the new VIVA GLAM FIVE SHADE. As always, every penny will go to HIV/AIDS-related organizations worldwide. Every $14 lipstick sold can make a huge difference. For organizations in Africa dedicated to helping with the virus, the sale of one lipstick can pay for: One month of food, shelter, medical aid and schooling to a child orphaned by AIDS. One dose of antiretroviral drugs to four mothers and their babies to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission from mother to child. For organizations within the United States, it can pay for: A week of groceries for people living with HIV/AIDS Five days of housing for a family of three Four HIV tests enabling people to learn their status, access care and prevent infection Those are just a few examples of what one sale can pay for. AIDS is now the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year, there are 40,000 new infections in the United States, half of which are people under 25. M.A.C VIVA GLAM can be purchased at any M.A.C cosmetic counter nationwide. ------------------------ Produced for M.A.C CONTACT: Joanne Freed, 212-453-2131 February 2004 (Newstream) -- 02:35 PM # The Happiness Factor and Your HairDoes the condition of your hair have anything to do with your happiness? You just might be surprised! Believe it or not, research has been done on the relationship between your hair and your happiness. Strange as it may be, everything points to the fact that if your hair is behaving, it looks shiny and healthy, you will be happier with yourself and the world in general. Who would have thought that hair could have this much influence over you. And if that isn't enough, research has even shown that if you don't like your hair, you begin to doubt your own intelligence.01:49 PM # Beauty By Age... TeensTopics include:stretch marks, biting your nails modeling, beauty how-to's making it yourself, and lots more... 09:57 AM # Lets Go ShorterYour hair is now short and sexy... but are you done?04:53 PM # Bangs/FringeThis just might be the part of your style that works beautifully, or doesn't work at all. Take a look at these possibilities and choose something that will wow everyone!05:05 PM # Sunglasses... Are You Protected?We all wear sunglasses, but are they doing more than simply filtering the sun? They certainly should be.08:27 AM # |
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