The Genius of Your Inner Wisdom by Jennifer Snyder Stop everything you’re doing for a moment… Erase all of those racing thoughts and fragmented to-do lists from your mind. Take a nice, deep breath… and another. Feel your heart rate slowing down. Now, whisper to yourself, “What do I most need in this moment?” Feel your excitement and hopefulness rise at the prospect that you’re finally focusing on your own needs. The notion almost brings goose bumps to your skin, doesn’t it? “What do I most need in this moment?” Wait a minut ... 9 Useful Earring Buying Tips by Lorraine Venner The right earrings can be the finishing touch that turns an ordinary ensemble into the envy of every woman in the room. But the wrong earring can be a painful experience for both your ear and your fashion sense. The good news is that knowing the difference between the right earrings and the wrong ones is easier than it seems. Here are some common sense guidelines to help you get started: 1. Choose a Great Design Like other types of jewelry, earrings come in a wide variety of sh ... I should have just given my roommate some cat jewelry! by Stephanie Tuia One day I came home from school and found my roommate relaxed on the couch with a tiny little creature bundled in her arms. Hoping it was just a stuffed animal, I soon realized it was a live kitten. Not an avid fan of cats, I reminded her of our landlord’s policy of no pets in the condo. She insisted that she would keep her kitten in her room, or out on the patio while she was out. I reluctantly gave in and tolerated the kitten’s presence, but made it known that I couldn’t stand to have a ca ... Making money from Craft Show customer service! by Natalie Goyette Thrill of all thrills—you've got a potential buyer in your booth! Now what? First smile, make eye contact, greet the customer and start a simple conversation—anything but, Author's Biography: Natalie Goyette shows you how to maximize your profit in her best-selling e-book on craft shows! www.craftshowsuccess.com ... Fun wedding ideas by Jeff Lakie Here are some great ideas for your wedding. They will make your wedding memorable and fun because that is what it is all about. You may want a beautiful day of pageantry, and you should get that, but there's no reason why it can't also be a lot of fun. · Set up a mini putt at the reception for you in your guests to play during dinner. You can even have a Author's Biography: ... Make your wedding fun for all by Jeff Lakie People look forward to their wedding for many years. And weddings really are mainly for the bride and groom. But it should also be for the guests, after all they are spending their money and their time to see you getting married. Here are some ways to make your wedding special for you but still enjoyable for your guests as well. · Keep inside jokes, slide shows, and open mikes to a minimum, especially if you have an open mike. While these are funny for the people telling them, and sometimes f ... How to restore old jewelry by Jeff Lakie Over the years you can acquire a lot of jewelry. Some of it you may not wear very often, while some of it might be appropriate for everyday where. So what do you do with the rest of it? Here are some ideas for you. 1. First, get all of it cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner at a jewelry store. This will help restore its luster and may revive an old piece you had fallen out of love with. 2. Next, separate the pieces you own into three piles: The pile you always wear, the pile you wear on special ... Things to watch out for when buying a diamond by Jeff Lakie We've heard that diamonds are forever. But did you know that your diamond could disappear right before your very eyes? It's true! If you're not careful it could happen any time! If you're not careful, you could end up with a less-than-perfect diamond in your jewelry, or worse yet, no diamond at all! Here is why: Dirt, grime, grease, and even water can diminish the luster of a diamond's brilliance. In fact, the Golden Jubilee, largest diamond in the world, was once thought to be scrap was d ... Considering your Budget for a Bridesmaid Gift by Stephanie Tuia They have been there for you through all of the planning and stressing. They gave you a bridal shower, threw you a bachelorette party, were a shoulder to cry on at times, but also a friend to laugh with; they are your dearest confidants. These friends have been chosen as your bridesmaids, special women in your life who have been there for you. You honor them by letting them play an integral role on your wedding day. They will be there to support you, adore you, and be beautiful figures to ... Bracelets by David Chandler A bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry, which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from cloth or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes such as allergy bracelets and hospital tags. In the late 1980s, Author's Biography: ... Are YOU a Savvy Online Shopper? by Thomas Fisher The Internet can be a shopper's paradise, as long as you know how to shop safely and avoid hidden fees. Here are some tips to make sure your online shopping experience is a positive one. Make sure the web site is reputable. If you're shopping on a new site that you've never done business with before and it isn't a brand name you recognize, take the time to do a little homework before you share any sensitive personal information. Look around the site to see if there's a third-party seal o ... Hair Salon Nightmares? Here’s How To Choose A Good One by Michael Barrows The number one thing that you can do to guarantee that you always receive the best hair cuts, latest professional techniques and stellar service is to choose the right hair salon. Granted, that is easier said than done. With hair salons on practically every street corner, narrowing down your options to find the right hair salon can be confusing. Getting a referral to a hair salon by family and friends could be a good way to begin your search. But do not stop there. As you may already know, n ... Hair Style Magazines? Dont Waste Money, These Are The Best by Michael Barrows It's no secret that there is a lot of misleading beauty advice out there. So, where should you turn for the latest styles, trends and advice? A good place to start is with a leading, reputable hair style magazine or black hair magazine. When you choose one of the leading hair style magazines or black hair magazines over other publications, you gain access to the latest trends and insider secrets in the beauty industry. No longer will you have to wait until a trend becomes popular and dozens ... Gorgeous Hairstyles For All Hair Types by Beth Scott Just about every woman knows how to fix simple hairstyles like a bun, a braid or a ponytail. If you can manage these simple (but usually pretty boring) hairstyles, then with a few twists on these well known hairstyles, you can have a gorgeous hairstyle that will turn heads. A CUTE FLIP-THROUGH FOR ALL OCCASIONS For the first hairstyle I'll teach you, you start with an ordinary ponytail. I love this hairstyle, which is a really cute ponytail that is extremely easy to make. Make sure th ... Does Shaving Set A Fire In Your Armpits? by Bodworx International Unless you live in France or some other foreign country, where it's accepted that females aren't shaving their armpits, it's kind of an unspoken rule that once you have hair in your armpits, you need to start shaving it. At least in western societies, females are considered uncouth or even unkempt/unclean if they're not shaving their armpits. Just consider the type of negative press any female well known in the media gets if/when it's revealed she's not shaving her armpits. Remember that s ... Craft Show Profits - Away from Craft Shows! by Natalie Goyette As you gain experience selling your crafts at craft shows, you'll be planning your schedule a year in advance. Although a business plan isn't essential, a marketing plan is a good idea to have as you plan your shows. You'll want to keep your customers on your mailing list informed of new products, special sales and upcoming shows. You may need to update your marketing materials from time to time as well. In addition, between shows, you may decide to pursue other paths to selling your prod ... Hair Color Secrets – Which Color Is Right For You? by Michael Barrows Hair color correction is a big money maker in salons nationwide. The reason: over-the-counter hair coloring products have given consumers the impression that hair color is easy and extremely affordable. One look at a professionally-colored model on a commercial or glossy magazine page, and many people clamor to the closest drug store to purchase a $5 box of color with the hopes of receiving a $50 salon look. The results are often disastrous, and it can take hundreds of dollars to correct a h ... The Attention of a Diamond Necklace by Stephanie Tuia The movie Titanic highlighted the relationship between Jack and Rose, an unlikely courtship that blossomed into an intriguing love story throughout the story on the true-life, ill-fated ship. The storyline, however, focused on another aspect of the movie; an exquisite piece of jewelry, “the heart of the ocean.” This beautiful diamond necklace, worn by Rose, was a well-sought out jewel by the characters on the ship, and also by the modern-day characters in the film. The rarity of this diamon ... Common Pregnancy Problems by Susan Tanner All pregnant women will agree that the first few months of pregnancy are unpleasant, to say the least. You may experience morning sickness, swelling in the legs and ankles, abdominal pains and cramps, heartburn, constipation, fatigue, bladder problems, and a myriad of problems in between. The goal of this article is to help you deal with these issues and feel better. Morning Sickness Morning sickness is probably the most common of the pregnancy symptoms. Don't be fooled; morning sickness nau ... Top 10 tips to Look Great at Christmas Parties whatever your Size by Janice Elizabeth Small 1. Fake it until you make it If your flesh is looking pale and pasty, get a fake tan to look great for the party season. Somehow golden brown looks slimmer than pale and uninteresting. 2. Have a make-over Treat yourself to a make-up lesson so your party face looks glamorous and up-to-date, especially if you've been wearing the same tired old make-up for years. The right make-up can take inches off your face and draw all attention to your eyes rather than your size. 3. Beat the bloat ... A Wedding Band: Traditional or Cultural? by Stephanie Tuia My mother wears a simple gold wedding band, whereas some of my married friends wear decorative wedding bands featured with stones, engravings and unique designs. So what is considered trendy these days? What does your wedding ring look like or what do you want your ring to look like when you get married? In earlier decades, women, like my mother, opted for the traditional wedding band, noting simplicity and low-maintenance. Perhaps there weren’t many options of bands back then, other tha ... How to Care For Your Gold Jewelry by Alice Stacy As a precious metal, gold represents less work to maintain its appearance than other metals, such as silver. Gold does not tarnish, smudge, or discolor, but it can become dulled by contact with soaps, perspiration, hand creams and other substances from your daily life. A good rule of thumb, is to wash your hands before putting on, or taking off, gold jewelry. This prevents contamination with natural body oils and other matter that your hands have touched. Also, if you're going to be wearing p ... Supporting the UK Jewellery industry by John Lewis The British shopper is a strange beast. It seems that our love affair with high street shopping may have peaked this year yet our trends to shopping on the web look to be increasing even further. Recent statistics released suggest we are far more likely to buy on the internet than our European or even American cousins. The irony though is that although the UK is benefiting from an internet sales boom our UK manufacturers continue to struggle. Many industries in the UK have suffered as a resul ... What you didn't know about FHM Magazine by David Chase FHM MAGAZINE FHM, an abbreviation for: For Him Magazine is a quite successful monthly men’s magazine (also known as a lads’ mag) that was first published as FHM in 1994 in the United Kingdom, but it has actually been around since 1985 under the name for him. FHM which was founded by Chris Astridge was first distributed through high street men’s fashion outlets and expanded to newsagents as a quarterly publication by the spring of 1987. For him had most recently hardened up its editorial ... The Challenge of Parenthood by Richard Flowers The Challenge of Parenthood Richard Flowers Author's Biography: ... | ||||||
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