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Health and Beauty Tip -- Bright Colors in Fashions
If you believe you have a "problem area" in your figure, use bright colors to draw attention elsewhere. For example, women with wide hips might benefit from a brightly-colored top.
Quote of the Day
The head never rules the heart, but just becomes its partner in crime.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Products for Dandruff
Dandruff and a flaky scalp are two very different things -- dandruff tends to stay at the root of your hair, while the little white flakes that most people think is dandruff is actually flaky scalps. Make sure to read shampoo labels closely to make sure you're getting the right product. Many companies mismarket their products as dandruff ...Read more
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Not only have women been successful in entering fields in which men are supposed to have a more natural aptitude, but they have created entirely new businesses.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Anti-Aging Antioxidants
You probably keep hearing about antioxidants, but what do they do? As the name might suggest, they clear out oxidants -- toxins that are released whenever something burns, such as smoking a cigarette or the body burning off food to provide energy. These can be cancelled out with foods like carrots, tomatoes, oranges, broccoli, nuts, and fish. ...Read more
Quote of the Day
"Lots of people think they're charitable if they give away their old clothes and things they don't want."
Health and Beauty Tip -- Cold Nose
What can you do about a red nose in cold weather? Unfortunately, very little. But you can hide it with some extra makeup, especially if you use a foundation with green undertones on the end of your nose to cancel out some of the red.
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Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Pumpkin Seeds
Have you ever toasted pumpkin seeds at Halloween? Don't wait until the holiday to eat them. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, and area also high in omega-3. One handful a day makes a big difference.
Quote of the Day
I define comfort as self-acceptance. When we finally learn that self-care begins and ends with ourselves, we no longer demand sustenance and happiness from others.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Applying Moisturizer
When applying moisturizer as part of your daily routine, make sure not to use it directly around your eyes -- this skin is more likely to retain fluid, and moisturizer will make the under-eye area appear puffier. But do remember to use some on your neck and throat; skin can become dry there, too.
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I married the first man I ever kissed. When I tell my children that they just about throw up.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Check Your Water
No matter what kind of facial cleanser you use, check what kind of water you have access to. Hard water can be just as detrimental to skin as plain soap, and can dry it out.
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We all like stories that make us cry. It's so nice to feel sad when you've nothing in particular to feel sad about.
Health and Beauty Tip -- "Firming Up" Your Chin
To hide a double chin, get some brownish-rose blush and brush it along your jawline from just below your ears to your chin. Use a very small amount of white powder on the tip of your chin to complete the slimming effect.
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In Hollywood, an equitable divorce settlement means each party getting fifty percent of publicity.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Eat Right to Counter PMS
If you don't like vitamin supplements or over-the-counter drugs, you can counter PMS by changing your diet. Pasta, vegetables, and whole grain cereal and bread can help alleviate PMS symptoms. Be sure to avoid things like chocolate, coffee, and caffeinated sodas, as this can make the symptoms worse.
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Women are at last becoming persons first and wives second, and that is as it should be.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Strengthen Your Nails
Before you go to bed every night, use a nail-strengthening cream on your nails (and under, if they're long). This also keeps them hydrated, which is essential for healthy nails.
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We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand.