For A Better You

Everybody wants to be beautiful, who would'nt? Everyone wants to be accepted and loved and one way to achieve that is to be by having a pretty face and a gorgeous body. Unfortunately not everyone was given that kind of physical appearance. Thanks to Science and it's recent discovery. Now, you don't need to be born beautiful just to be one. There are now numerous ways to achieve that perfect look with the help of beauty professionals and cosmetic surgeons who are willing to help us in our dream of becoming socially acceptable especially in the society that values physical beauty.

Through recent discoveries, doctors and surgeons was able to find a way to help us lose weight without diet nor exercise. It is a procedure called liposuction. I myself is thinking of undergoing los angeles liposuction as it is the simplest way of getting rid of these excess fat. Liposuction is A usually cosmetic surgical procedure in which excess fatty tissue is removed from a specific area of the body, such as the thighs or abdomen, by means of suction. I knew a number of showbiz personalities who'd undergone that kind of operation and I was amazed on how such procedure can take almost 30% of your total body fat. They look thinner and of course, more confident on how they looked like.

There are also other people who does'nt want to really lose weight but is wanting to get rid of
stubborn fatty bulges, loose skin due to multiple pregnancies or just wanting to have a flatter stomach. Then I would suggest they just undergo los angeles tummy tuck. Tummy tuck is a surgical procedure designed to flatten the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat, tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. Tummy tucks can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. Since it only concentrates on the abdomen part, the risks of this surgical procedure is very minimal.

There is nothing wrong with having a great body as it would definitely boost your self confidence. If you can't attain this through the natural way, ask for the experts help. Choose a trusted plastic surgery blog that would give you several options on how to improve your appearance. Don't after to try it out - after all, you're the only one who is responsible for your own happiness.

Trick or Treat

Okay the chores are done and now it's time for fun. Here are some of the tips I can impart you from the book I just recently read: The Queen of Clean by Linda Cobb. Hope this helps.

The Treat

*Make up is much safer for children than masks, which can obscure their vision.

* Remove glitter make up and heavy dark make up from kid's faces with petroleum jelly. Gently work in the jelly (use care with glitter make up not to get it into the inner area), then tissue away the make up. Wash face well when done.

* Make sure to leave plenty of room for your child's clothes under the costume and make sure the costume isn't trailing on the ground. You don't want your child to trip!

* Make sure to check your children's candy before you let them eat it. If little ones are impatient, give them a piece of the candy you bought until you've had time to check the bounty.

* Put some reflective tape on costumes for the Halloween only to discover that the color won't come out? Don't give up hope. Reach for the baking soda, liquid soap and shampoo. Make a paste the consistency of thick shampoo, work it well into your hair, concentrate on your hair, not your scalp - then rinse thoroughly. No more green!

How to Survive A Flood

If floodwaters are coming, and you have some time to prepare, use the list below to help minimize the risk to your home and family.

General Flood Precautions

Make sure you have a working radio with spare batteries. A radio is an indespensible tool for keeping in the loop about what is going on. Most local radio stations will provide updates and instructions up to and during the flood.

Prepare and emergency kit that includes food, water, and medical supplies. It should be in an easy to carry container. Some of the supplies that you will want to include will be.

• Flashlight with spare batteries
• Warm clothing (waterproof outewear is recommended)
• Blankets
• Necessary medication
• Infant care items like diapers, diaper cream, medications, and wipes. You may also want to put a toy or two in the kit to help keep them occupied
• Personal toiletries (makeup, toothbrush, toothpaste).
• Identification (passport, drivers license, family documents)

Other Important Preparations:

• If possible, move furniture, appliances and personal belongings above ground level (i.e. second story)



• IMPORTANT: Move chemicals (pesticides, house-hold cleaners) away from the immediate area to minimize polution



• Remove toilet bowls, and plug basement sewer drains / connections with a plug (use whatever you have to)



• If possible, protect your home with sandbags (usually provided by your local government office)

Evacuation Tips

If you do need to get out of Dodge, here are a few things to consider for your safe departure.

• Vacate your home when you are advised by local emergency authorities. We have all seen movies where someone is stranded and the rescue crews have to risk their lives to come back to save them. That happens in real life too, so don't ignore the warnings.



• When you leave, take your 72 emergency kit with you.



• Follow the designated routes closely. These are usually clearly marked and they are there for a reason. Ignoring them may lead you to a blocked off area or dangerous zone.



• If you can, leave a note for others when you left and where you went.



• If you are vacating in your car, try not to drive through flood waters. Currents can sweep your car away. However, if you are caught in fast-rising waters and your car stalls, get out and leave it behind.

Being involved in a flood is a terrible thing to have to go through, so be prepared; your survival depends on it.

Diamond's are Girls Best Friend

Who does’nt love to get a gift of jewelry? Who doesn’t know how to care for it?

1) Rubbing Alcohol is great for cleaning costume jewelry. Pour a little rubbing alcohol over the piece – place the jewelry in a shallow dish or small container first and gently brush with a soft toothbrush. A word of caution: many costume pieces are glued and soaking can loosen the glue. Try not to saturate. Finish with a quick rinse in cool water and wipe dry.

2) Costume jewelry that doesn’t contain glue can be cleaned with denture – cleaning tablets. Drop a few tablets in a cup of warm water and allow the jewelry to soak for 5 minutes or so. Rinse and dry well. For intricate pieces, dry with clean blower.

3) Remove dirt from intricate pieces by brushing with a soft bristle toothbrush and
some white, non gel toothpaste. Rinse by brushing with a clean toothbrush and just water and dry well.

Zenni Optical for Kids

I saw Zenni Optical on TV!!! The same eyeglasses who brought you the most famous $ 8 Rx eyeglasses was featured on Fox news because of its cheap but durable eyeglasses! They have a wide range of designs that you could check to fit your fashion taste. If you are a mom who wants to purchase prescription glasses for your kids...Zenni Optical is the best site to go. Kids do often have the tendency to break things up, you don't want to risk a $200 worth of eyeglasses for that, will you? Your kid's eye wear could only cost you as low as $8 with Zenni. I assure you, you will never go wrong with it. High Five to Zenni Optical and I hope you would continue to provide us with more durable, stylish and affordable eyeglasses!

Artful Arrangements

*Flowers too fall short for the vase? Place stems in a plastic drinking straws before arranging.

*Vase too deep? Fill it with marbles prior to adding water and flowers

* Wilted flowers? Snip about an inch off the ends and stand them in hot water for about 20 to 30 minutes before returning to a vase of clean, cool water.

*Make sure floral foam is saturated with water before adding flowers.

*Arrange large flowers first, then follow with smaller blossoms and greenery.

AVOID UNDERARM STAINS OF SHIRTS

Sweat wont stain if you let your anti-perspirant dry prior to putting on your clothes. Before you wash shirts, pretreat the underarm areas with undiluted liquid laundry detergent so sweat will rinse away. Pretreat any existing stains with household vinegar to help dissolve the perspiration. To prevent more buildup, washing the hottest water that's safe for that fabric at least every third or fourth time.

CLEANING TECHNIQUES FOR PAINT JOBS

FOR WATER BASED PAINTS:

* For easier clean ups, wipe off any spills with a damp paper towel before they dry

* Use soap and water to clean rollers and brushes

FOR OIL BASED PAINTS

* Use paint thinner to get rid of any paint leftover from tools, brushes, and rollers

* In a clean bucket, pour thinner and then rinse tools, brushes and roller thoroughly

* Allow and paint particles to settle in the bucket

* Use a strainer to catch solid paint particles while pouring back the thinner into its original container reuse.

* Air dry the paint particles away from children, pets and open flames

MANAGE YOUR LINENS!

1. Use your best linens. Don’t keep waiting fro special occasions. You deserves the best!
2. Keep your linens by act. The next time you changes bed linens its easier to pull out.
3. Throw away everything you’ll never use especially those butas - butas bedsheets.
4. Store vintage bedspreads away from everyday things to avoid stains and rips.

FROZEN MEALS

Tired of mashing between fresh baby food day in and day out to satisfy your baby's growing appetite? Try this: Boil several veggies in a pot with some fresh beef soup bones, remove once soft, then srain and mash. Place in ice cube trays. Cover in foil and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to individual plastic bags (ice bags work just fine), label with the date then pop in the freezer. This will keep for about siz weeks without spoiling. Whenever your baby is hungry, you can just reheat the desired mashed veggie in the microwave, let cool, and serve. Each ice cube yields about two tablespoons of food. Mix different once if you want.

MUST DO MOVES FOR BEAUTIFUL BEDDING

Keep your favorite linens looking fresh and your pillow in prime condition with these tips.

*Laundering Try to wash sheets and duvet covers once a week (or at least every other) in warm water (hot fades colors). For extra softness, add a few drops of hair conditioner to the wash in the rinse cycle. Use a duvet cover on your comforter, and you only need to have it professionally cleaned once every three years.

*Preserving Pillows Instead of tossing your fancy decorative pillows on the floor before getting into bed, keep a basket or hamper in a corner of the room and place pillows there.

*Fixing Feathers Fluff up flattened-down comforters and pillows by putting them in the dryer for 10 minutes on cool air.

6 QUICK TIPS TO LOSE WEIGHT EASILY

* Watch your fat intake.
* Go easy on salt.
* Change from table butter to cholesterol free butter.
* Baking, not frying.
* Use a non stick frying pan.
* Boil your vegetables instead of cooking them.