Donna in Geek Eyewear

Geek Eyewear has created a line of glasses that are both aesthetically pleasing and affordable. As “geek chic” has become readily adopted into the mainstream, geek apparel is redefining what it means to be “cool” as the term has been broadened to include and reflect a range of styles. The term nerd has been reclaimed and redefined as a term of pride for forming group identity and it has almost become a badge of honor to consider oneself a nerd. From academic cardigans and sweaters to pleated schoolgirl skirts to black rimmed glasses, there are endless possibilities for playing up your geek chic look! Of course, glasses are often times the most obvious choice for creating a strong fashion statement. For achieving the nerdy chic look, Geek Chic offers a plethora of glasses that range from eclectic to vintage to collectibles. Nerds collect all sorts of cool nerdy glasses. The website offers categories of eyewear including: Sci-Fi Geek, Comic Book Geek, Sports Geek, Star Wars Geek, Film Geek and several other styles of Geek wear. http://shop.geekeyewear.com/nerds/. I love my new pair of Geek Glasses! Below are a few selections of some of my favorites from Geek Eyewear!

Our hands see a good amount of wear and tear. Whether it’s washing dishes, cooking, or doing laundry, we hardly ever give our hands a rest. Hands are also the most obvious indication of our age which makes it all the more important to take good care of them. Whenever we perform hard labor with our hands, it is always important to wash and moisturize them. Look for a

Twice a week, we should also give our hands a mini home spa treatment. This is very easy and cheap to do and requires nothing more than the ingredients straight out of your pantry. First, wash your hands and pat them dry. Then, take the juice from one lemon and squeeze all of it into a small bowl. Dip your fingers into the bowl and continue to rub the lemon juice all over your hands. The lemon juice will clean off any nasty stains from your cuticles and leave your hands feeling smooth and silky. After you have thoroughly cleaned your nails and fingers with the lemon juice, fill up a bowl of warm water and mix in a tablespoon of cornstarch. After the cornstarch is well mixed and appears dissolved, soak your hands in the bowl for 5 minutes. After five minutes, clean off your hands and massage your hands with a good hand moisturizer.  Kiehl’s makes a great hand moisturizer and it has a subtly beautiful scent! Take these simple steps to improve the health and appearance of your hands in the long run!

When we’re on the go or in a time crunch, it’s not always easy to eat well and eat right. It seems like such a strange paradox of the modern condition that we are surrounded by so many food choices yet so few of them provide our bodies with what we really need. In this article, I want to provide some easy solutions for a nourishing and healthy lifestyle. For most of us, breakfast seems to be the meal we typically forgo. And that’s fair. The last thing we want to do is be breaking out pots and pans when we could be squeezing in an extra ten minutes of sleep. An easy fix to this predicament is simply keeping your pantry full of food options rich in protein and vitamins. Great options for breakfast include instant oatmeal with sliced banana, nuts, and raisins. Drizzle your oatmeal with all natural agave nectar for a great, sumptuous taste.  Or if you really have no time to prepare anything at all, grab a banana and an energy bar. Bananas are wonderful sources of vitamins, potassium, and iron. Just having one banana can quell your hunger! Energy bars and drinks are also great for when you’re on the road or going on an outdoor adventure. Some of my favorite brands include: Muscle Milk, Luna Bars, and Kind.  Many of these brands feature all natural ingredients, which is a great way to boost your day’s nutrition. Other kinds of healthy “on the go” options include sliced fruit like bananas, apples and berries. Sprinkle with a little bit of cinnamon and sugar to add an extra kick. A simple tomato avocado salad drizzled lightly with EVOO and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delicious and nutrition rich option as well. If you’re looking for some protein, always keep lean deli meat around. It’s clean, healthy, and light in calories and goes with pretty much anything. Wrap your favorite lean meat around your choice of fruit or vegetable (like jicama, fig, or dates) and dip into a whole grain mustard for a satisfying snack. And finally, as many of us know, hummus is a great protein substitute. Always keep some fresh hummus in the fridge along with raw vegetables or whole grain pita bread for dipping. Forgoing a meal once in a while is inevitable, but always make sure to keep healthy options around so that you aren’t just grabbing whatever is around to satiate your temporary hunger attack!