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Cosmetics For A Modern Age

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:17:04 +0000

Cosmetics have been use for thousands of years. Methods of face painting such as lip staining and the use of eyeliners is ancient history, and today the cosmetics industry has erupted in all directions, with products available for any personal aesthetic.

Of course, beauty products are not limited to makeup. Natural and holistic treatments to heal and sooth the skin also date back to early civilizations. Common ingredients in lotions such as aloe, shea butter and other plant extracts have been used for many years and are still a common remedy today.

A lot of women are concerned about not only the health of their skin, but of the health of the environment. That’s why more archaic methods of producing cosmetics, such as the use of animal testing and harsh chemicals are becoming obsolete. If you’re concerned about animal testing and have a particular skincare product or cosmetic that you’re unsure about, you can look online to find lists of brands and companies that do and don’t test on animals. If you visit the company’s website, you should also be able to find a note that exclaims they’re cruelty free. If not, they probably do test their products on animals. Today there are completely accurate tests that can be done on synthetic skin as opposed to living organisms, so there’s no need for animal testing.

Beauty products often get a bad rap for containing chemicals that could potentially be harmful to the body over extended periods of use. However, today there are so many brands to choose from, many of which boast natural ingredients. With a bit of research you can be sure you’re getting the optimum products for the best price, and maintain the integrity of an industry that seeks to revitalize a woman’s beauty, confidence and longevity.

Funny wristband story about my first wristband

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:54:54 +0000

I remember that day, just like it was yesterday. It was a cold but sunny November Saturday, when I got my first silicone wristband. I still don’t understand how I could have been so dense when the petit young lady came up to me as I paused at a bench in the park, to tie my left running shoe. She was dressed in running shorts and a tee shirt which said, “Silicone Forever.” It was written across the front of her shirt. I should have put two and two together but I was too busty… I mean too busy trying to fix my broken tee shirt… I mean shoe lace.

This sweet girl had both her hands filled with gigantic silicone rubber bands and I noticed two or three on each of her wrists, but nothing seemed to click with me, except her tee shirt that expressed her feelings about a recent procedure that had changed her life in a big way, or at least that’s what kept running through my mind. It was a full figure slogan, I thought.

I finally stood up and smiled and asked her what she was doing with all those rubber bands. She looked at me with a look that was between duh and dumb; I realized immediately that I was missing something. So I said: “Oh, right, you work for a doctor and he had special collector’s rubber bands made up to promote and advertise the great work he does.” She broke out in a huge cackle kind of laugh that caught me off guard at first. As she continued to laugh she said: “No silly, I’m promoting next week’s 10K run here in the park and I’m giving away silicone bracelets to remind everyone about the race. Would you like one?” I took one, thanked her, put it on and off I went to finish my run. Every time I look at that silicone bracelet that’s hanging on a hook in my office, it reminds of that petit young lady and the doctor that does such wonderful work.

Silicone Wristbands of Love

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:53:47 +0000

Sam and I had been best friends our entire lives. Our moms met while attending birthing classes and become instant friends. Since our mothers were so close it meant that we were forced to spend so much time together that we had no choice but to become best friends as well. For the next twenty years we went through the ups and downs of life, always leaning on each other for support. When one of us was going through heartbreak the first person we ran to was each other. I never saw Sam as anything besides my best friend, but one day that all changed.

Shortly after my twentieth birthday I discovered that my boyfriend of six months had been cheating on me. Devastated I ran to my best friend Sam for support. Little did I know that Sam had fallen in love with me. He had done his best to hide it however, once he heard my news he confessed his feelings and told me that he wanted to be with me forever.

As soon as I heard him tell me he loved me I knew I was in love with him as well. I responded to his admission by kissing him passionately. I then removed my favorite silicone wristband and placed it on his wrist. I told him that every time he looked at his wrist he would be reminded of my love for him.

Sam and I have been happily in love for two years and like all couples we have developed some traditions. My favorite tradition is that for every special occasion I buy a new silicone wristband for my boyfriend to symbolize the day that we admitted our love to each other.

He changes the silicone wristband that he wears quite often. People are constantly asking him what his silicone wristbands mean, but Sam always explains our love story with a smile on his face.

Silicone Wristbands

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:52:25 +0000

Since their debut in 1997 silicone wristbands have been taking the world by storm. Introduced by the Lance Armstrong Foundation as a way to raise money for charity, the message inscribed on the silicone bracelets is what made them really appealing. LIVESTRONG the yellow band reads. A powerful way to end a bout with cancer,cyclist Lance Armstrong has done just that.

Following a growing trend, companies have created their own silicone wristbands for every cause imaginable. From pink breast cancer awareness bracelets to red heart disease wristbands, there isn’t a man, woman, or child around who doesn’t own a band or two of their own.

Inspirational messages of every kind grace the front of silicone bracelets. If you can’t find one that you like, there is always the option of customizing the wristband with a message all your own. Bought in bulk and given out at birthday parties, children carry home a special souvenir that they can wear to school the next day.

A way to show their support for different charities, people purchase the silicone wristbands with the intention of donating part of the proceeds to their favorite organizations. Instantly recognizable by sight, the popular bracelets have even made it into the wardrobes of famous celebrities.
http://24hourWristbands.com+ can be purchased virtually anywhere. From gas stations to mass retailers, the colorful bands are a great gift for everyone you know. Pick up a few extra on your next trip to the store and slip them inside the cards that you send out throughout the year. Because the silicone bracelets are virtually flat, they are easy to enclose in envelopes and mail to your loved ones no matter where they may be.

Silicone bracelets are one fashion accessory that won’t go out style anytime soon. Because of their durability and lasting messages, the inexpensive wristbands are here to stay.

Garden Expo 2012 coming April 14 – Brainerd Daily Dispatch

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:05:30 +0000

Garden Expo 2012 coming April 14
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
This session will focus on incorporating native gardens of small to moderate size into your home landscape. Besides “how to” tips, there will be a discussion of surprises and “lessons learned.” Sessions are 10:30 am and 1 pm • Preserving The Harvest: …

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Get tips for a fresh look for home at Home & Garden Show – Austin American-Statesman

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:34:53 +0000

Austin American-Statesman

Get tips for a fresh look for home at Home & Garden Show
Austin American-Statesman
By Isadora Vail Whether you want 2012 to be the year to get your home and garden up to date — or completely remodel — consider going to the 14th annual Austin Home & Garden Show this weekend. The three-day event will feature thousands of exhibitions, …

Winter gardening tips – Mother Nature Network

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:54:32 +0000

Mother Nature Network

Winter gardening tips
Mother Nature Network
Have other winter gardening tips? Leave us a note in the comments below. Photo: Flowers on a large cherry tree, Prunus 'Peggy Clark', open early in the winter every year at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and then fall to the ground when they suffer cold …

Various tips from a long-time gardener – Cadiz Record

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:26:16 +0000

Various tips from a long-time gardener
Cadiz Record
Gardeners learn some neat tricks over many years of gardening and I have picked up some things to share, some of which you may have read before and for some new readers, they may be things which you haven't heard. Since we are all looking forward to …

ANN LOVEJOY | Gardening tips for January – Kitsap Sun

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:41:10 +0000

ANN LOVEJOY | Gardening tips for January
Kitsap Sun
It's tempting to get out in the garden, but it's wise to remember that soft, damp soil is fragile. As we walk in the beds, our full weight is concentrated on each footprint, compacting the soil beneath us. We can reduce the pressure by using walking …

Keep fit in the garden – shropshirestar.com

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:05:02 +0000

shropshirestar.com

Keep fit in the garden
shropshirestar.com
“Changing the type of garden tools you use can also influence the number of calories burned and will also have cardiovascular benefits,” says award-winning garden designer David Domoney, who offers tips on how to get fit gardening on his website …

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