November 24, 2012

Give a Gift With Meaning, Give a Gift From World Vision

I came across a very special Holiday Gift Catalogue.  This catalogue isn’t your usual gift or toy catalogue, but a catalogue in which gifts you purchase help benefit children and families throughout the world.  This very special Catalogue is called the World Vision Gift Catalogue. What make this catalogue so special?

During the holidays, we always donate toys, clothes and canned goods to various organizations and charities. As I started looking through World Vision’s Catalogue, I did not realize that my donation of a goat or a chicken would provide  food and milk for families in need.  For as little as $18.00 I could provide bed nets for an entire family. I never would have thought that a goat, ducks, clean water and other such necessities are on the top of many families lists.

As stated by World Vision, “Gifts to the World Vision Gift Catalog Maximum Impact Fund are used where resources are most desperately needed, to help children and families in struggling communities around the world. With a financial contribution, the gift giver can select one of 36 Maximum Impact items (a few are listed below) that can be given to a loved one and at the same time help a person in need”.

Consider giving a very  special gift this Holiday Season. With your gift of $60 or more to World Vision’s Maximum Impact Fund, you will receive a beautiful glass-bead necklace, shown below.  “Handmade in Thailand, this colorful necklace can be worn several different ways, even as a multi-stranded bracelet. Wear it yourself or bless a loved one with this beautiful reminder of your generosity! Colors may vary and the approximate size is 44″ around (22″ long when worn as a single necklace).

Remember, World Vision provides for the unique needs of children and families worldwide.  To learn more about World Vision and how your donation will help so many families visit, http://donate.worldvision.org.,World Vision Gift Catalog Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/worldvisiongiftcatalog?fref=ts and World Vision’s Pinterest page athttp://pinterest.com/worldvisionusa/. You are also welcome to use the animated YouTube video that explains how the Gift Catalog works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPlK9ILxEAs.

 

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November 23, 2012

The Beauty of Giving

 

School kids help distribute food to the needy for Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving yesterday, filled with love, family, friends and lots of great food!  There were about 16 at our table, but as always, there are plenty of leftovers to last the rest of the week.

It’s always such a treat to get the chance to catch up with family that I haven’t seen for a while.   But as much fun as that was, what I’ll remember most about this Thanksgiving is what I did the day before the holiday.  The Loaves and Fishes program is a non-profit organization that collects and supplies food and groceries to people in crisis over the holidays and throughout the year through local area churches.  Through that organization, I had the opprtunity to help distribute food to more than 40 families in the area on Wednesday.  The experience absolutely made my Thanksgiving!  The gratitude that I saw from those receiving AND giving out food was overwhelming.

If you ever need of a reminder of how lucky you are, I highly suggest volunteering with one of these organizations.  Giving is a beautiful thing!

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November 23, 2012

The Remington Hair Accessory Storage Board, It’s a Neccessity

 

This is exactly was I was thinking as I clipped, hung and carefully placed an array of hair accessories on my daughter ‘s new Remington Hair Accessory Storage Board.  I found this adorable room accessory at Walmart www.walmart.com. I really haven’t seen anything like it before and thought it might be the perfect solution for organizing her hair necessities. My daughter is especially enjoying it.  Now, she is able to keep her hair accessories all in one place and she can easily spot her piece for the day without having to dig through drawers and bins.

I love it because I won’t have to search for missing headbands, hair clips and fancy bobbypins. When she does leave hair accessories laying around, I now have a place to clip her hair pins and hair clips without having to throw them in drawers or bins.

With her new Hair Accessory Storage Board, her favorite hair accessories are strategically and conveniently placed. It is also a great place to clip other accessories like scarf clips and clothing clips. The Storage Board makes a great room accessory which serves a great purpose.  As you can see in our photo, the Hair Accessory Storage Board holds dozens of items and looks very stylish.  You can hang it on a wall (2 nails are included) or rest it against a wall.

For a great gift idea, decorate a Remington Hair Accessory Storage Board with some popular and stylish hair pins, clips, fancy bobby pins, and head bands.  Wrap it up and you will have the perfect gift every girl who wears hair accessories will love.

The best thing about it is it priced just right, at 10.99 at Walmart and at http://www.remingtonproducts.com

 

 

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November 23, 2012

Help Raise Funds For Hurricane Sandy Relief

Help raise funds for Hurricane Sandy Relief by bidding on a special experience with designer Chris Benz. Lancôme has partnered with the renowned designer to donate an exclusive sneak peek backstage at New York Fashion Week to Fashion for Sandy Relief, a joint effort between the Council of Fashion Designers and Vogue.

Click here http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/3295147# to win a tour of the Chris Benz studio along with backstage access to his fashion week show where Lancôme will be behind the scenes creating the makeup trends seen on the runway.   In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Council of Fashion Designers and Vogue created Fashion for Sandy Relief to benefit recovery efforts on the East Coast. In addition to the Lancôme and Chris Benz experience, you can also find biddable items such as taking in a fashion show with Anna Wintour, dining with Gwnyeth Paltrow and Mario Batali.

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November 22, 2012

Save with MURAD on Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Looking for Cyber Monday deals on skin care? Murad has you covered!

Kicking off on Monday, November 26th

Murad will be offering $25 off all purchases $100 and up!

Grab your favorites, holiday gifts, and more and stock up for the new year early!

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November 22, 2012

Shop COOLA on Black Friday and Cyber Monday


Who wants to wake up at 5 AM on Black Friday when you can get equally amazing deals from the comfort of your own home on Cyber Monday?

There’s nothing quite like fabulous savings on all natural, eco-friendly skin and sun care products to make Cyber Monday (Nov. 26th) worth your while!

COOLA will offer a 25% discount this Cyber Monday on all products (excluding MineralBaby and the Sun essentials kit) on coolasuncare.com.
Enter the code happymonday and get all of your favorite sun and skin care products in time for the holidays!
(Discount excludes $5.00 flat rate shipping)

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November 21, 2012

Are you tired of continual promises? How about a skin care system that gives you a “Protocol” for YOUR skin that really works!

I could tell this was going to be a very interesting assignment when I found out I’d be personally speaking with Shaun Flagel, the exclusive Global and United States distributor for dr.adam-PARIS Cellulo-Therapie™ skin care line.

I did some research on Dr.Gerard Adam, the man who developed this line of “Cellulo-Therapie™ skin treatment, before I interviewed Shaun.”Dr.Adam is not only a chemical engineer who graduated from the very prestigious National Graduate School of Chemistry~Paris, he also has over 20 years of experience managing the research and development teams of international pharmaceutical companies. Furthermore he is an inventor and co-inventor of 50 patents in the field of human health which have led to marketed and recognized medicines worldwide. He’s also a recognized expert with the French Ministry for Health.”

Dr.Adam’s background was certainly impressive, and I looked forward to speaking with Shaun about the doctor’s product line!

Shaun is very knowledgeable about the dr.adams-PARIS Cellulo-Therapie™ skin care line . Paraphrasing our conversation, he told me that dr.adams-PARIS skincare is not tested on animals, has benefits for every age category, and is ideal for sensitive skin, because it is hypo-allergenic.

Shaun shared with me that “ dr.adam-PARIS skincare is all about skin and not gimicky ! He noted that “the products work together in a synergistic manner, with a pharmaceutical influence at the basil layer of the skin where the cells begin.” He continued to explain that “the product will not sit on top of your skin, but the molecules will be delivered to the cells and protect them from the environment and speed their life cycle, similar to that which occurs in someone with younger skin.”

Shaun expressed “that Dr. Adam’s is continuing to develop new products and everyone will benefit from his skin care. It works well with sensitive skin because it is hypoallergenic. It’s easy for the consumer to use and their “TREATMENT PROTOCOL” determines the products for their particular program. ”

Here are the Treatment Protocol categories followed with a link that will explain the products that are used AM & PM for each Treatment Protocol:

• Healthy Skin Protocol:
For Young skin (Less than 30 years)
For Older skins (between 30 and 40 years)

• Rosacea/Lupus/Diffuse redness of the skin:
For Normal Skin
For Dry skin
For the most severe cases

• Men’s Protocol for sensitive skin

• Post Sun Exposure and Over-Exposure

• For Older skins (between 50 and 60)

• For Over 60 years depending on skin’s condition

• Dry and Sensitive skin

• Deep line and Wrinkle protocol

• Prevention Protocol

• Acne Protocol (If someone goes to the spa for Blue Light
treatments
• Post Micro-dermabrasion Protocol or Post Facial Surgery

As you can see the dr.adam-Cellulo-Therapie™ Skin Treatments
are skin specific with the products that are needed for each particular skin type and challenge.

When trying the Older Skin Protocol( between 50 and 60), I find a very nice feel to the various textures of the serums and products, and did not feel any heaviness layering them on my skin.

Dr.Adam addresses a number of skin problems with his Protocols. The Clinical testing shows very positive assessments by product users in all of the various skin issues and Protocol Treatments that are available.

This link will take you to the products that are used in each Treatment Protocol:

http://www.dr-adam-usa.com/shop/category.php?id_category=13

After you determine your personal Protocol Treatment choice you will be able to go to :www.dr-adam-usa.com a and peruse all of the products that are in your Protocol.

When ready to place your order, you may conveniently set up an account and make your purchases right online at:
https://www.dr-adam-usa.com/shop/authentication.php?back=history.php

Many thanks to Shaun Flagel for his time and articulate presentation in sharing the dr.adam-PARIS philosophy, dr.adam-PARIS Cellular Therapie™ products, Protocol Treatments, and usage of Dr.Adam’s products.

Much success in the USA and around the globe, Shaun, as you introduce dr.adam-PARIS Cellular Therapie™ to the world!

(Quotes and paraphrased information from Dr.Adam’s online website, Shaun Flagel interview, Clinical test results, Product Manual, and dr.adam cellulo-therapy®-USA website.)

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November 21, 2012

Own Anti-Aging Cleanser…It’s Rejuvenating


I have tried many facial cleansers and most of seem to do the trick which is clean your face. There are some that I enjoy using and some, not so much. When I find a facial cleanser that I truly enjoy, I want to share it with you, and Own Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Cleanser is one of them.  After doing some research, I found that Own Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Cleanser has many of the essential factors needed for not just a good facial cleanser but a great one.

Own Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Cleanser is suitable for all skin types which means every member in my family can use it.  Own Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Cleanser can also be used several times a day and won’t dry out your skin. It is a light, creamy, non foaming cleanser that helps to cleanse and revitalize your skin leaving you with a fresh feeling. It rinses off easily leaving no residue. As stated by Own, its anti-aging Rejuvenating cleanser, “gently exfoliates and preps skin for maximum results when combined with Own’s Anti-Aging line products”. Own Anti-Aging Rejuvenating Cleanser‘s anti-aging properties as well as the fact that it is sulfate and paraben free, puts this cleanser on the top of my list. Own Skincare products are Dermatologist-tested and at http://www.ownproducts.com you can learn about their “patented Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) plant-based technology designed to work with your body’s unique biochemistry and three main layers of skin.”

Own assures you in as early as 8 weeks, their Anti-Aging products have been clinically proven to boost collagen for firmer and fuller looking skin, and with an even skin tone and smoother and softer skin, why wouldn’t you want to try it? http://www.ownproducts.com

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November 20, 2012

It’s Getting Hot in Here

Photo by Emily Miller, Hair by: Emily Miller, Casy Nolan, Tonya Perry

When I’m in the salon I seem to run into the same problem day after day, not enough counter space.  When I get busy my station looks like a hurricane hit it.  IT’S BAD!!!!!  It can also be very embarrassing for my clients to see my messy station.  Even rearranging my tools never did the trick either.  I felt like my station needed to grow another arm so to speak.

I just about gave up until I discovered The Hot Iron Holster.  When I first took it to work I decided to try it out.   I put my 1 1/2 inch curling iron it, cranked it up to the highest degree (450) and let it hang from my station for 20 minutes.  I couldn’t believe how strong the Holster was.  It held that seering hot curling iron on my station with the utmost strength and durablity I have ever seen and didn’t burn or melt it.

The Holster has no adhesives or suction cups to hold it in place and can cling to any smooth surface.  Not only good in salons, The Hot Iron Holster can also be used at home, or any place you do your hair.   I also found that The Hot Iron Holster is also great for holding, brushes, hair products, and even that one little in the way dodad that you can never seem to know what to do with.

All I can say as a professional hairdresser is that The Hot Iron Holster is a must have for ALL I hairstylists and anybody with hot tools.  So stop dealing with clutter and get yourself one NOW!!!! 🙂

www.hotironholster.com

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November 20, 2012

Black Friday Deals From Smashbox and Lumene

 

 

SMASHBOX COSMETICS

Skip the long lines at department stores and still save with Smashbox’s Black Friday Friends & Family deal! Enjoy 20% off orders on Smashbox.com for purchases of $50 or more. To receive the discount, enter the code FRIENDS2012 when checking out. (Discount Dates: November 21st – November 26th)


LUMENE

In honor of Black Friday, Walgreens is offering 40% off all Lumene products! All good things must come to an end, though. Be sure to head to your Walgreens (or Walgreens.com) by 11:59pm as promotion ends after November 23rd.

 

 

 

 

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