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7 Simple Steps to a Healthier Heart
At the beginning of every new year, the one resolution many of us make for ourselves is to lead healthier lives. But with never-ending family needs, work demands and life in general, your health tends to drop lower on your list of priorities. So, to increase awareness around building healthier lives, the American Heart Association has come up with Life’s Simple 7 which is seven tips to help control your risk for heart disease, the number one killer of women. Making a commitment to your heart health has never been easier thanks to these easy steps: Get Active – Make fitness a priority and try to get at least 30…
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How To Clean Your Hairbrushes
Your hair style is just as important as your makeup look and your outfit. There are a lot of options for how to style your hair, but regardless of how you style your hair, the foundation of any haircare regimen revolves around one main tool and that’s a great brush. No matter what kind of brush you use, it’s important to take good care of your tools. Hairbrushes are full of product, oil, dirt and dust, so proper cleaning is necessary for effective styling. Here are some tips for keeping your hairbrushes in their best condition so you have as few bad hair days as possible: Remove Hair – Removing…
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How To Start Getting More Sleep
In North America, the average adult gets about 7 hours of sleep per night while 33% of the population gets fewer than 6.5 hours per night. Deep, consistent, rejuvenating sleep is a major factor in recovering from a stressful day. Improving the amount and quality of your sleep will benefit just about every area of your life. To improve your sleep, it’s important to focus on the outside factors you can control. Instead of getting into bed and hoping for Mr. Sandman to show up, work on crafting the environment and the habits around bedtime to ensure a restful night. Here’s how you can do it: PLAN A SLEEP ROUTINE…
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This Week’s Drugstore Beauty Deals January 7 – January 13
All the information below has been obtained from the national CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid circulars. I try to make sure to list all beauty that’s on sale in all regions of the United States each week, but certain sales may vary depending on where in the United States you live. If you live in an area that does not participate in national sales, check with your local store manager for more information. Here are this week’s beauty deals at CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid: CVS Revlon: Spend $10/Get $6 ExtraBucks Rewards (any Revlon cosmetics, with rewards card)* Covergirl: Spend $15/Get $5 ExtraBucks Rewards (any Covergirl foundation, powder, blush, concealer,…
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Happy New Year
As the holidays come to a close, so does another year! 2017 is over and it’s time to start a brand new year! I hope 2018 brings you a fabulous January, peaceful February, enjoyable March, lovely April, stress-free May, joyous June, happy July, blessed August, wonderful September, festive October, nice November and ultimately the happiest December and last but not at all the least, may light and hope always be around you and your heart embrace kindness, love and wisdom! Be on the lookout for my first blog post of the new year next week and until then, stay happy, healthy and beautiful!
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Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle
When it comes to getting meals on the table, are you tired of: scrambling to make something decent out of what’s in your fridge resorting to compromise or convenience foods because you’re short on time battling weight gain and feeling discouraged that the family isn’t eating better wasting money on restaurants, food that goes bad, and too many last-minute grocery runs and feeling like cooking is a burden instead of a joy? I totally get it, because I’ve struggled with those very same things. But 2018 can be the year you take control of what your family is eating once and for all. You’ll have a plan that makes it…
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Ways To Cope With The Holidays When You Are Sad
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for almost everyone. The holidays are supposed to be a time of love and holiday cheer, but for those dealing with difficult family dynamics, loss, or spending the holidays alone, this time of year can be a reminder of what’s missing in our lives and as isolating as it might feel, you are not alone. So, if you are struggling this season, there are ways to make your own memories and enjoy the holidays, even when things are less than ideal. Here are some ways to get through and enjoy the holidays even when you are feeling less than cheery: Do Something…
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7-Eleven Launched a Beauty Line
7-Eleven took convenience to the next level with their launch of Simple Me Beauty. The affordable fashion-forward makeup line offers the hottest trends in beauty including multitasking makeup, versatile products, and high-quality formulas for on-the-go consumers of all ages. The collection includes blush, lip gloss, lip crayon, contour stick, highlighter, mascara, brow powder, eye shadow, foundation, lashes and more — basically everything a beauty junkie needs. The 37 products in the budget-friendly line are exclusively available at 7-Eleven stores now and the best part? They’re all under $5! What do you think about 7-Eleven’s step into the beauty world? Let us know in the comments below and until next time,…
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5 Vitamins Every Woman Should Take
As much as we try, we can’t always munch on kale salads or eat the recommended servings of fruits to get all the nutrients we need. Thankfully, that’s where taking vitamins come in. Although it’s important to try to get vitamins from food, if you’re falling short, supplements can help make up for that deficiency, so here are five vitamins that every woman should take: Vitamin B12 – Your ability to absorb vitamin B12 from food decreases over time, which makes this one an essential vitamin. Not only does it help fight fatigue, but it also helps the body convert the food you eat into glucose, which gives you energy.…
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5 Beauty Ingredients That Can Cause Acne
As much as we love to use makeup to cover up blemishes, that dab or two of concealer might be the cause of your acne. Quite a few ingredients in your everyday makeup could be doing more harm than good, especially for sensitive and/or acne-prone skin. I have listed five ingredients that may be the culprit of those annoying acne breakouts: Coconut Oil – Although coconut oil has been such a hit in the beauty world, it’s also considered to be highly comedogenic, which means it can easily block or clog your pores. It’s fine to use on parts of your body that don’t normally breakout (like dry heels and…