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December 17, 2012
Clinique Partners with Petra Nemcova and Happy Hearts Fund to Education and Making Children Happy
What is the one thing any person, and I do mean any, can do to help ensure a brighter future for our world? Help educate! Education gives us all the building blocks of our future, and is something that will never end at any age.
Education is perhaps the single greatest opportunity one can give to a child. It is the most important and empowering tool in a child’s future. Education is a gateway to brighter possibilities, making all things possible. Education can transform not only individuals, but families and communities along the way. Studies have shown education to promote gender equality, improve individual and community health and contribute directly to the growth of national income by improving the productive capacities of the labor force.
Petra Nemcova, Supermodel, Founder and Chair, launched Happy Hearts Fund in 2006 with a mission to bring hope to the lives of children affected by natural disasters. As a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami in Thailand, Petra witnessed the devastation of communities, families and children first-hand. By focusing on rebuilding and building of schools in areas affected by natural disasters, the fund helps provide a safe haven for children and restore a sense of normalcy.
Clinique, (www.clinique.com) a leader in global beauty as well as a long-time supporter of generations of women and children’s causes, joins with Petra and Happy Hearts Fund in a multi-year partnership to develop educational institutions for children globally. Since its inception, the Fund’s programs have benefited more than 41,000 children and 340,000 community members. It is active in six countries, and growing. It has built or rebuilt over 70 schools and kindergartens. Together Clinique and Happy Hearts Fund will give more children, all across the globe, access to education- the greatest gift of all!
Clinique has introduced a limited edition Happy Heart fragrance and a limited edition “Make Someone Happy” T-shirt where a percentage of sales go directly to Happy Hearts Fund. The fragrance itself is bright and happy. It contains a hint of sweetness from mandarin orange and cassis mingled with soft floral notes of water lily, rose and geranium. Dry notes of sandalwood, musk and blondewood create a harmonious balance meant to linger and enrich the heart. At suggested prices of $37 for the fragrance, and $16 for the T-shirt, join with Clinique and Petra on a mission to spread smiles across the globe and reinforce your commitment to children and education.
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Petra and Clinique last week to learn more on this very worthy cause! For more info on Happy Hearts Fund, go to www.happyheartsfund.org
December 13, 2012
Today on “Your Carolina” – His & Hers Holiday Gifts
Check out my recommendations for great holiday gifts for any budget!
December 12, 2012
Rachel’s Hard Candy eyes
Hard Candy Single and Loving It Eyeshadow in Solo.
For $3 at Walmart this is such a great deal. This is me after an afternoon movie, dinner and a hard game of basketball. The shadow stayed on all day and still looked great at 11:00 pm! – Rachel
(Reference post http://itsateenthing.itsaglamthing.com/blog/hard-candy-eye-shadow-love )
December 12, 2012
Comfort and Joy All Day Long
Don’t you hate it when your looking all cute and sexy in those new pants and then you see that emabarrassing panty line? Or how about when your bra strap keeps knawing into your shoulder and you keep trying to adjust them?
With Shibue strapless panty and shoulder savers you can now wear that cute outfit witout any embarrassment. You are probably wondering how does Shibue strapless panties work. Well, it is real simple really. All you have to do is make sure your skin is clean of all lotions, and oils then you peel off the plastic covering to the reusable gel adhesive and position the panty to a comfortabel position. Do the same for the back and enjoy the comforting feel all day long. The same with Shibue’s shoulder savers. Just plaace Shibue’s shoulder savers under your bra strap and place strap on the saver in the slit.
To discover the comfort of Shibue visit www.shibuecouture.com and feel the comfort for yourself.
December 11, 2012
Head to Toe Beauty for the Holidays
Every woman wants to be pampered this holiday season. With everything from head to toe beauty products on their list, I have a few that are sure to please even the pickiest of people. As a hairstylist I get asked a lot, “How can I achieve curling iron curls at home”? With Remington’s T-Studio Pearl Ceramic 1″ Styling Wand, you can get salon-created waves right in the comfort of your home. Remington’s Styling Wand offers easy-to-read digital controls and heats to 410 degrees to give you all day picture perfect curls. This must have multifunctional tool is great for that last minute gift idea. It can be found at www.Ulta.com and Ulta Beauty Stores across the U.S. starting at $29.99
For those “everything organic” people in your family you can treat them to Weleda Organic skin Care. Weleda’s new Holiday gift kits give some of nature’s most coveted beauty ingredients. Hand crafted 100% natural skin care made with organic and bio dynamic ingredients. These kits feature a body wash and a body lotion and is available in 4 different scents.
Refresh & Invigorate with Citrus, Replenish and Nourish with Sea Buckthorn, Pamper and Indulge with Wild Rose or Regenerate and Inspire with Pomegranate. Weleda Gift Kits are so fabulous, you might have to choose all four.
Weleda can be found at USA.Weleda.com for $21.50
December 11, 2012
Hard Candy eye shadow LOVE
I agree with Hard Candy. I am single and loving it! And, I love these Hard Candy eye shadows. I especially love that they are only $3 and you can get them at Walmart. Hard Candy Single and Loving It Eye Shadows come in the great shades that I listed below. There are twelve. (Special note for you: http://www.peta.org lists Hard Candy as a product company that does NOT test on animals.)
I have chosen my favorite and I’ll be wearing it soon so check back and see which one is my “Fave”. – Rachel
Infatuation, Fancy-Free,Vamp, Magnetic, Soiree, Night Out, Wild One, Minx, Unattached, Flirty, Solo, Attraction
December 11, 2012
Just Like Buttah
With winter coming and cold temperatures creeping on us, dry skin is making it’s coming back. We all know dry skin is not fun what with all the cracking, and peeling that we seem to cover it up and ignore it. With GUD Body Butter by Bert’s Bees you can beat the dry skin without the greasy after feel of regular body lotion. GUD’s Body Butter comes in a variety of appetizing scents such as Pearanormal Activity, Floral Cherrynova and more. A scent for everyone on your Christmas list.
Once GUD is rubbed onto your skin, you will feel like you stepped into a pair of silk pajamas and leave behind a scent that will last throughout your busy work day. With it’s descreet size and round shape tub, GUD Body Butter can be used as your last minute stocking stuffer (Just don’t shove it in your dad or husband’s stocking by accident).
Once you experience the feeling of GUD Body Butter, you will never buy another bottle of lotion again. Your skin will feel just like “Buttah”.
GUD Body Butter can be found in your local drug stores or online at
December 11, 2012
Beautiful Hair With Fabulous Gift Sets From Awapuhi
Give the gift of luxurious hair with a fabulous gift set form Paul Mitchell. Paul Mitchell, one of the leaders in quality hair care products has produced some great holiday gift sets for 2012. Awapuhi Style Wild Ginger is the perfect choice for the woman who adores her hair. Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi Wild Ginger sets are designed with the “highest quality Hawaiian Awapuhi and Kera Triplex Keratin blend, which is guaranteed to repair hair from the inside out.”
Awapuhi Style Wild Ginger gift set includes Texture Sea Spray containing a “balanced formula of salts, conditioning agents and styling ingredients improves strength and creates tousled definition”. Texture Sea Spray is sure to give your hair extra texture to straight or wavy hair. “Awapuhi Extract balances moisture so hair stays touchable, while magnesium sulfate offers a layer of strength and protection.”
Add brilliance and shine to your hairstyle with Shine Spray Condition. This clean, light mist adds luminous shine and helps protect hair. Also containing Natural Awapuhi, this extract balances moisture for a healthy-looking finish and is terrific for heat styling.
I am crazy about Styling Treatment Oils and this is a fabulous one. This natural oil absorbs easily in your hair, leaving it silky and soft with a great shine. The Awapuhi Extracts smooths, softens and helps prevent frizz and moisture loss. Use it on damp hair for a perfect blow-dry, or smooth on dry hair to control frizz and add shine.
Give the healthiest, silkiest and sexiest hair in town with Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Gift Sets.
Select you gift set now at http://www.paulmitchell.com
Guest post by Donna Raheb
December 11, 2012
Meet author Raina C.Smith who has written a fictional religious thriller, “The 13th Apostle”, that is getting an amazing response across the country and abroad!
Let me introduce you to Raina C. Smith, the author of this compelling religious thriller, The 13th Apostle.
Author, Raina C. Smith :”The response from readers across the country and abroad has been tremendous! It’s amazing to hear from fans of The 13th Apostle all over the world who connect with my story. Everyone seems to be able to relate to this story in one way or another.”
About Raina:
As an only child, and native New Englander, Raina used her imagination and natural storytelling abilities to entertain her family and friends while growing up. It’s no wonder she graduated as a “proud” Rhode Island College Communications Major! Raina moved forward into a professional career in broadcasting, putting her skills to work as a news reporter, radio talk show co-host, and producer. It was here that Smith was able to fine tune her “storytelling, research, and writing skills.” As a result, she was able to craft the dynamic “characters and scenes” in what turned out to be her first book, The 13th Apostle .
The 13th Apostle , part of a trilogy series that is currently being written, has certainly brought Raina C. Smith into the writing arena as an up and coming successful author you’ll want to keep your eye on!
The 13th Apostle by Raina C. Smith
“The 13th Apostle is about the inherent nature of man and the forces of good and evil at work within the human soul.”
Here is a great interview with Raina that will give you a brief synopsis about her book and enlighten you as to why The 13th Apostle is getting such a wide spread responsive interest both here and abroad!
The 13th Apostle is AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING ONLINE E-BOOKSTORES:
Amazon (paperback): http://www.amazon.com/The-13th-Apostle-Raina-Smith/dp/1463558643/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351291776&sr=8-1&keywords=the+13th+apostle
Amazon (kindle) http://www.amazon.com/The-13th-Apostle-ebook/dp/B0051UA5JA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351291816&sr=8-2&keywords=the+13th+apostle
Barnesandnoble.com (NOOK) : http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-13th-apostle-raina-c-smith/1106355958?ean=9781463558642
Make sure you check out the vast array of reviews about The 13th Apostle on:
www.amazon.com
Questions addressed by author Raina C. Smith :
1. How long did it take you to write, The 13th Apostle?
RAINA: “It took me approximately 6 years to write, The 13th Apostle, however, I did not write every day for 6 years. At one point, I took an entire year off. Another time, I took 3 months off. I only write when I’m inspired.”
2. “This novel is fiction, but is there anything from “real life” in the storyline?
RAINA: “Yes, there is actually one dramatic scene in the book that I witnessed in real life and use it for my storyline. No one would ever know that scene is borrowed from real life, but it is. When you read, The 13th Apostle, see if you can find out which scene I am referring to!”
3. There are some interesting character names in the novel, how do you come up with interesting character names?
RAINA: “Some of the character names in my book are in honor of family and friends, while others were researched. For instance, one of the things I sometimes do, is walk through an old graveyard and look at the interesting names on gravestones. Oftentimes in cemeteries which have tombstones from the 1800’s, you will find names you’ve never heard of before, that are rich and full of intrigue.
Another time, while interviewing someone for the news, I noticed the man I was speaking with had an interesting accent, and when he gave me his Russian name, presto, a new character name was born!
This one is funny! I was trying to name an animal character in The 13th Apostle and couldn’t come up with one, so I went through my eyeshadows and named my animal character after one of my favorite eyeshadow colors!”
That was some terrific commentary from Raina! It really gives us an appreciation of her personal approach to creating a story!
One more thing, Raina has a Boston Terrier named Buster who she calls, “The best Boston Terrier ever !” Buster spent a lot of time “sitting on her lap” as she wrote The 13th Apostle! Here’s a little “Trivia you’ll enjoy”: When you look at back cover of Raina’s book, there’s a picture of a dog. You guessed it… It’s Buster, Raina’s Boston Terrier!
Ongoing success with The 13th Apostle , Raina , and we look forward to your upcoming books in this Trilogy Series.
Connect with Raina at:
Website : www.rainasmith.com
Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/The13thApostlebyRainaC.Smith
Twitter : https://twitter.com/RainaCSmith
You Tube: rainasmith1
(All quotes, video, images and paraphrased information in this article were acquired from promotional data obtained from the author of The 13th Apostle.)