Put On Your Makeup Baby!

Years ago, before the 2nd and 3rd child, I always wore my make-up. Back then I was a working Cosmetologist and I couldn't imagine a day without my make-up. When I saw women who didn't waer their make-up I told myself, "I'll never do that!" Yeah right. That was all to change with the 2nd and 3rd babies.

For the last 4 years I have been using the bare minimum of make-up. Many days I plan on staying home and somewhere an emergency occurs and I have to rush out of the house without make-up. I hate that feeling. I hate it because deep down I want to know I look nice. Don't we all. But I know I don't look my best when I rush to the grocery store red, blotchy and exhasuted looking. I am to old to think I look OK without makeup. Have you ever had a friend tell you that you looked tired, and you know you had plenty of sleep last night, you just didn't put on eyeliner today? I have, and it sucks.

Well, on Monday I put on all my make-up. All of it. I totally lined top and bottom of my eyes. I havent' done that for years! And what a difference in my attitude it makes!

I love it! I feel so nice. I am getting more done too, don't ask me why. Having your face done adds confidence to your attitude. I put my make-up on even if I am wearing grungy clothes. You should try it for a few days.

For and mental and emotional boost put on all your make-up before you leave the bathroom in the morning.

Cheers! Hears to feeling womanly!

My favorite line of make-up is Everyday Minerals. A full line of mineral make-up that doesn't contain bismuth oxychloride (that irritating ingredient in most of the name brand mineral makeup).

Get off the caffiene train

Have you often wondered why you need so much caffeine to make it throughout the day? Or why you always need more caffeine. If you haven't considered eliminating caffeine from your diet, you should. It is commonly known that caffeine is "bad." But do you know how really bad it is? According to Dr. Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., author of The Schwarzbein Principle, "Caffeine is a stimulant. All stimulants can cause insulin resistance and therefore increase the accelerated metabolic aging process. All stimulants are eventually depressants because they deplete serotonin."
So what can you do to reduce or eliminate caffeine from your diet? Just going cold turkey can cause a plenitude of symptoms including:

(a list from caffeinedependence.org)

Headache – (often described as being gradual in development and diffuse, and sometimes throbbing and severe)

Fatigue -- (e.g., fatigue, tiredness, lethargy, sluggishness)

Sleepiness/drowsiness -- (e.g., sleepy, drowsy, yawning)

Difficulty concentrating -- (e.g., muzzy)

Work difficulty -- (e.g., decreased motivation for tasks/work)

Irritability -- (e.g., irritable, cross, miserable, decreased well-being/contentedness)

Depression -- (e.g., depressed mood)

Anxiety -- (e.g., anxious, nervous)

Flu-like symptoms -- (e.g., nausea/vomiting, muscle aches/stiffness, hot and cold spells, heavy feelings in arms or legs)

So, how can you reduce or eliminate caffeine completely and minimize any symptoms? You can gradually reduce the amount you consume, and drink lots of water. Also, try Dandy Blend. Dandy Blend is a blend of roasted dandelion roots that can be mixed right into hot water, no brewing or steeping needed. It tastes a lot like coffee, so it can satisfy your cravings without the negative results of coffee. And the best part is that Dandelions are very good for you, they contain important vitamins and minerals for you body, and they gently detox the liver. I mix it up with cream and sugar, chill it in the fridge, then pour it over ice for a yummy treat.