What Inspires You? by Graham and Julie Have you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of work? What inspired you to make this? Usually the answer is: a book, poem, film, experience, person, a place or in Cole Porter’s case the ‘phone call from the director’. Something else or someone else inspired the artist, the songwriter. But what about ... 6 Tips To Maintaining A Healthy Relationship by Kenia Morales Yesterday was my marriage anniversary and my husband and I were reflecting about the day we got married, and what has kept us together. So, I will like to share with you some of the things that maintain our relationship running. If you noticed I wrote “working” on our relationship because our marriage is not perfect. I do not believe there is such a thing. Yes we do get along, share some of the same ambitions and at the moment we do not have any major marital problems. Disagreements we have them ... Rekindling An Old Flame by Dr Nancy Kalish Dr. Nancy Kalish, a psychology professor at California State University, Sacramento, is the only researcher of couples who reunited with former sweethearts. Her book, Lost & Found Lovers: Facts and Fantasies of Rekindled Romances, 1997, is based on her first four years of research (now 11 years). Questionnaire responses were included from 1001 participants, ages 18 to 89, in all 50 states, and 35 countries. In addition, the book contains the lost love stories of the couples in their own words. T ... The Women’s Plus Size Clothing Revolution by Donna Monday Once upon a time, not too long ago, if you were a woman who wore clothes over a size 14 your clothing choices were limited to cheap looking, baggy and unattractive clothes that made you look old before your time. My how times have changed! There has been a cultural shift in the acceptance of plussize women, particularly in the fashion industry. Women’s plus size clothing is no longer relegated to the back of the isle racks. Now days, it’s easy to find trendy plus size clothes such as: dresses, w ... Finding a Romantic Gift for Her by Marguerite Bonneville Let's face it. In many ways women are easy to buy for. Most of us love the traditional romantic gifts including: Chocolates Flowers Jewelry Lingerie Perfume Candles Soft Toys Clothes But on the other hand we're difficult to buy for. We know what we like, and we don't want to settle for less. We pay attention to little things, so we appreciate it when you give us a gift in our favorite color, or one that has special meaning. We love romantic gestures, like poetry, love letters and romantic music ... Hyaluronic Acid - Beauty Wave of the Future? by Jana Willinger In our continuing search for the fountain of youth, there is a new weapon. Hyaluronic acid (HA), a key component of human tissue, aiding the body’s flexibility, mobility and moisture retention, is emerging as a key ingredient in many anti-aging beauty products and as a viable alternative to collagen and related substances in injection procedures. As we age, the Hyaluronic acid levels in our body decrease, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and dryness in the skin. Hyaluronic ... The Confidence Walk by Sherri L Dodd A few days back, in the midst of my chaotic holiday shopping excursion, I decided to take refuge in a pleasant nook of the mall. While gathering my thoughts, I was presented with the resonance of a confident woman. Her black leather heeled boots well preceded her appearance. Once in view, I would guess she was mid-fifties, dressed in form fitting jeans and a flashy, collared blouse. Her boots allowed a couple extra inches on her 5’2” height. She came and went in a flurry with the other holiday s ... Online Dating Safety Tips by Caroline Mackenzie Online dating is as safe, and in some ways safer than meeting people offline. Online dating services protect your anonymity at all times (your real name, contact details, and so on) and provide tools to block and report bad apples, as well as online dating safety tips like these. The rest is up to you. If there’s any danger at all, it’s that you feel too safe and forget to use your common sense. So, here are some reminders to help keep your online dating experiences safe and enjoyable. Remain a ... Meeting Your Online Date in Safety by Caroline Mackenzie Here are some common sense safety tips for meeting your online date in person. Your instincts will play a strong role in keeping you safe too, so listen to them and take action if you feel uncomfortable or alarmed at any time. Remember, there’s also a good chance that your date is perfectly genuine. Tread a sensible line between optimism and caution and your date will safe and enjoyable. Meet when you’re ready: Don’t be pressured into meeting your online date. One of the big attractions of onl ... Find Out About the Quality Details on Men's Ties Before Buying One.... by Leroy Fong Most men and women are not aware about the inconspicuous details found on mens ties. To appreciate these details would allow the recognition and justification of the quality of a well-made tie. This can avoid paying more for less when getting a mens tie. Craftmanship is the determining factor for any well-made neckties. Systematically, we will go through the details on mens ties starting from the fabric and then to the all the inconspicuous detailing behind the tie. Neckties Fabrics: Whenever w ... How To Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater by Aldo Ciarrocchi Sometimes it happens to us all, in a careless moment we throw our brand new wool sweaters in the washing machine or dryer, shrinking them down about eight sizes and rendering it un-wearable to all but our children’s action man or Barbie Doll. Luckily I have a contact with some inside knowledge on this matter so I asked my friend Mark Shenton owner of www.woolovers.com if there was a way to un-shrink a wool sweater, he started laughing even before I could finish my question. Well people today’s ... How Do I Clean My Cosmetic Brushes? by Adem Martin del Campo Brushes are often overlooked. We use them then simply throw them back in our make-up case not caring much for the condition we leave them. This is usually the reason why the brushes we buy do not last as long as we hoped for. Armando's Brushes last a long time because they are made with sable bristles and even with the use of high-quality materials, Armando's Brushes would not last much longer than lower quality brushes without the proper care. So what is proper brush care and what are the bene ... The Benefits of Brushes by Adem Martin del Campo Most people overlook the importance of using application tools, like brushes, when they apply their make-up. The most important reason is performance. How would you feel if you went to have your make-up done by a professional and they applied your make-up with their fingers? You would not pay for it would you. The same idea applies to you at home. By using a brush that is made for the particular process you are performing (i.e. applying eye shadow with an eye shadow brush) it will only make the ... 5 Tips To Select The Best Wedding Reception Location by Tim and Tammy Smith Being disc jockeys, we get the opportunity to evaluate many reception facilities while having little or no bias to “sell” one location over another. Most Brides and Grooms know where they will be holding the ceremony before they decide where to have the reception, so we have compiled five observations that can help you when selecting your venue. Distance - If people have to drive a long way to get from the ceremony to the reception, some will get distracted or decide to do something else. Try to ... Ebay Auction: Ebay Selling…Top 10 Secrets Revealed!!! by T. Patrick The Ebay explosion has hit astronomical proportions. Over 11 million people did a search for Ebay last month alone on the internet. From all walks of life, everyone is drawn to Ebay. Some people use Ebay as a hobby to make extra cash. Some people have quit their jobs and are making their living off Ebay. On a monthly basis, the phenomenon of Ebay continues to expand and grow. Naturally, the best advice is to start selling part time on Ebay so that you can learn the tricks and secrets. It will ta ... Women, Weight & Size Acceptance: Accept Your Wonderful Self by Marsha J. Hudnall, MS, RD, CD Size and Self-Acceptance for Achieving Healthy Weight If we let ourselves, we may start to believe that magazine cover girls (whose photos are air-brushed and trimmed in, mind you!) are the norm and that the rest of us are somehow deeply flawed. What we get then is the soundtrack I hate myself or I hate what I see in the mirror playing over and over again in our heads, fueling our endless dieting cycles and painful frustration. If you are caught up in not liking yourself because of your size, it ... Make Time For Beauty by Kenia Morales In today’s hectic World many of us women have little or no time at all to take care of ourselves. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a couple of hours just for yourself? Or simply have a more put together look? Here are some tips that will allow you to make time for your own beauty routine! Schedule the beauty routine in your weekly schedule beforehand; even if you are going to do it at home. Make it a routine and stick to it, for example: I will do my hair and nails every Thursday night. Do you have d ... How to Lose Weight While Gardening by Candee Stark Have you ever dreaded the idea of pulling weeds, planting a tree, or pushing a lawn mower around the yard? Does just thinking about it make you sweat? I am sure the majority of are nodding your heads in agreement. What I am about to suggest only takes a slight change in your thinking and a bit of planning and you can learn how to lose weight and get in better shape while gardening this year. For those of you that are already gardeners, you know that gardening is one of the best ways to get exerc ... Is "Earning a Living" Stopping You? by Stacey Mayo Every year, people resolve that THIS New Year will be different: This will be the year that I write that book, start that new venture, double my income, take more time off to spend with my family, and the list goes on and on. However, when people think about pursuing their dreams, they often squash the idea because it doesn't seem practical. Does this sound familiar? You have a dream, but are afraid that if you pursue it, you would risk giving up what you already have. It is easy to put it off t ... Dinner Scooped Off the Floor by Yvette Dubel We strengthen a muscle by using it, and that is true of the heart and mind, too. ------Danielle Crittenden I just got an email from him and I need your help, was the first thing she said when I answered the phone. The guy she was talking about had disappeared for six months following a series of disappointing dates had recently re-emerged. He was attempting to get back into her life after having admitted to tossing her phone number twice. Tell me why you're in doubt about what to do, I respon ... Online Clothing Stores Carrying Jeans For Our Casual Clothing Needs by Bowe Packer Jeans for women have been fashionable around the world for decades now. Clothing stores throughout the country and around the world have been stocking their isles with different styles, colors and design of jeans for as long as I can remember. Womens clothes, particularly jeans, are always changing with the times. As time goes by certain trends emerge, stay for awhile and then vanish, sometimes never to be seen again. Take for instance the old timers who were strictly concerned with comfort. Wo ... Filtering Values in the Dating Game by Brian Maloney Ever noticed that when dating, no one really wants to take the first step and open up a dialogue on a subject with depth and substance? It would seem only natural to try to obtain such vital information in order to make a reasonable assessment as to whether your date could have potential. However, most people, due to either being too uptight, or merely too busy playing the “let me put on my best face front”, whether it’s you or just a fraction of you, do not probe for the others’ values initia ... Womens Casual Clothing Fashion Tips by Bowe Packer Whether you're considered a soccer mom chic or college dorm student comfort is always on the forefront of your mind, the trick to dressing in womens casual clothing everyday with style is to know how to keep from looking sloppy. For those lucky enough to dress in womens casual clothes everyday, the challenges could be many, but a few larger ones are, how to build a core wardrobe of basics with enough variety to keep it from getting boring and how to match these varieties without looking like a s ... Behind Pro-Anorexia Sites by Tia Scott Anorexia effects thousands of people each year, most whom are females ranging from the ages of 15-25. With the boom of pro-anorexia sites, the media has portrayed its negative exploration of these such sites. With names such as Love You to the Bones and Stick Thin Pixies , these pro-anorexia sites provide a safe haven for people that live with anorexia. Some of these sites display logo's such as Anorexia-A Lifestyle, Not A Disease. and Fatness Equals Imperfection Clearly stating and signifying ... How to Attract, Seduce and Keep Your Man by Caterina Christakos There are three stages in any relationship: 1) Attraction 2) Seduction 3) Maintain or Abandon Ship The attraction stage involves flirting and projecting an attractive image. We play with our hair bit more, use our eyes to attract his attention or appear mysterious and draw his attention to our legs by crossing and uncrossing them. We also take as much care as possible to appear at our best. This is the easy part. The next stage is when we decide to take things to the next level, usually sexually ... | ||||||
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