Empowerment of women is something that you are hearing more about these days. Women everywhere are finding positive ways to help empower them. There are many reasons this empowerment is vital for every woman.
You need to understand these reasons so you can see why you need to empower yourself, if you haven't started doing this already.
1. Self confidence - Empowering yourself will help you gain self confidence. This is very important for many women because many of them have low self confidence already.
Improving your self confidence is always a good reason for empowerment. Every woman is a great person in their own way and empowerment will help you realize this fact.
2. Prevent yourself from becoming a doormat - There are too many women all over the world these days that find themselves being treated like a doormat. Empowerment can help you change this and stop it from happening to you.
No one will be able to walk all over you anymore because you will know that you don't deserve it. This will help you gain the respect that you deserve.
3. Helps you gain courage you may lack in certain areas of your life. Empowerment will allow you to gain courage that you may be lacking in many areas of your life.
Sometimes courage is needed in life and not having it can make life more difficult than it needs to be. Courage is something that everyone needs and this is a powerful tool that will allow any woman to easily gain it.
4. Self discovery - When you use empowerment, you will learn a lot of new things about yourself that you were not aware of. Self discovery is hard for any woman to do, but it is necessary.
Learning about yourself is going to be a benefit for any woman. It will help you realize that you are a good person and that you deserve only the best in life. It will also help you become a stronger woman than you are now.
5. Better health - You will notice an improvement in your overall healthy when you empower yourself. There are many things that can cause you to have bad health in life, but empowering yourself will turn this around so you have better health.
You will begin to notice that you feel much better than you ever have health wise and even physically. The more you use empowerment, the better you will feel over time.
Now that you know the main reasons why empowerment of women is so vital, you need to get started empowering yourself right away. The sooner you get started, the sooner you will realize that you are strong, smart and beautiful woman who deserves the best in life.
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How To Breathe For Better Sex
How To Have Better Sex - use your conscious breath
If you want to know how to have better sex, consider using your conscious breath. With the reasoning that, if you are a woman that has no trouble getting in the mood and feels fabulous during foreplay, yet still finds it difficult to orgasm, it could be because you are not using your breath to help you climax. Nothing is worse than the disappointment and frustration of being 'pipped at the post' in the bedroom, but it might be as simple to overcome as learning how to use your breath to 'drive' your sexual experience. Or, if you desire stronger more powerful orgasms, it could be as easy to achieve as consciously using your breath.
If you feel you are getting 'stuck' so to speak it could be because you are unintentionally holding your breath as you become more aroused. This prevents circulation and blocks the flow of energy leaving your body rigid and inflexible. Instead of gradually being able to 'let go', and have a flood of orgasmic energy take over you, you may end up stuck in an almost tortuous pleasure state, unable to finally let go.
Deep abdominal breathing could be the final piece in the puzzle to help you climax and improve your sex life. By relaxing and preparing your body for sex, deep abdominal breathing increases circulation and delivers flows or extra oxygen to your lungs, bloodstream, muscles and sex organs. It enables your whole body to function more efficiently and the additional flow of blood to your clitoris makes a fantastic orgasm that much easier to achieve.
Try to consciously use your breathe from the very beginning of foreplay right through to the very end. Before you begin, lie on your back and calm and centre yourself by breathing slowly and deeply. You should notice that your breathe reaches the back of your lungs, lower back and also sends a mild tingle to your vagina.
How To Have Better Sex
As you sustain this breathing, you should feel more relaxed, sensual and aroused. This measured breathing technique is also good to use when during the heights of sex you want to slow things with your partner down, and maintain your level of sexual pleasure.
When things progress and start to heat up, change your breathing to match the level of sexual intensity. Instead of holding your breath, use it to 'drive' your sexual experience. As you desire more arousal and stimulation, breathe rapidly and with purpose (panting) to increase blood flow and with practice reach the final crescendo.
Another excellent way to learn how to have better sex is to include conscious breathing with your partner. Loving eye contact particularly at the peaks of arousal harmonizes your breathing and makes for an intense powerful connection.
So the next time you get in between the sheets, before you even start with foreplay, focus on your breathing. Practice with your partner and make conscious breathing a part of your regular love making. As your sexual energy builds and just before climax, relax and expand your abdomen with your breath, opening the passage to a satisfying full body orgasm and with any luck, you'll never miss the train again.
For more information on better sex and orgasm tips see http://www.savvy-sex-tips.com
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If you want to know how to have better sex, consider using your conscious breath. With the reasoning that, if you are a woman that has no trouble getting in the mood and feels fabulous during foreplay, yet still finds it difficult to orgasm, it could be because you are not using your breath to help you climax. Nothing is worse than the disappointment and frustration of being 'pipped at the post' in the bedroom, but it might be as simple to overcome as learning how to use your breath to 'drive' your sexual experience. Or, if you desire stronger more powerful orgasms, it could be as easy to achieve as consciously using your breath.
If you feel you are getting 'stuck' so to speak it could be because you are unintentionally holding your breath as you become more aroused. This prevents circulation and blocks the flow of energy leaving your body rigid and inflexible. Instead of gradually being able to 'let go', and have a flood of orgasmic energy take over you, you may end up stuck in an almost tortuous pleasure state, unable to finally let go.
Deep abdominal breathing could be the final piece in the puzzle to help you climax and improve your sex life. By relaxing and preparing your body for sex, deep abdominal breathing increases circulation and delivers flows or extra oxygen to your lungs, bloodstream, muscles and sex organs. It enables your whole body to function more efficiently and the additional flow of blood to your clitoris makes a fantastic orgasm that much easier to achieve.
Try to consciously use your breathe from the very beginning of foreplay right through to the very end. Before you begin, lie on your back and calm and centre yourself by breathing slowly and deeply. You should notice that your breathe reaches the back of your lungs, lower back and also sends a mild tingle to your vagina.
How To Have Better Sex
As you sustain this breathing, you should feel more relaxed, sensual and aroused. This measured breathing technique is also good to use when during the heights of sex you want to slow things with your partner down, and maintain your level of sexual pleasure.
When things progress and start to heat up, change your breathing to match the level of sexual intensity. Instead of holding your breath, use it to 'drive' your sexual experience. As you desire more arousal and stimulation, breathe rapidly and with purpose (panting) to increase blood flow and with practice reach the final crescendo.
Another excellent way to learn how to have better sex is to include conscious breathing with your partner. Loving eye contact particularly at the peaks of arousal harmonizes your breathing and makes for an intense powerful connection.
So the next time you get in between the sheets, before you even start with foreplay, focus on your breathing. Practice with your partner and make conscious breathing a part of your regular love making. As your sexual energy builds and just before climax, relax and expand your abdomen with your breath, opening the passage to a satisfying full body orgasm and with any luck, you'll never miss the train again.
For more information on better sex and orgasm tips see http://www.savvy-sex-tips.com
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Rape - Understanding the Five Rules
Women often find themselves in precarious conditions because they are unaware of or oblivious to the rules of conduct and situation from the male perspective. Women even in the most positive sense take up the role of the victim too readily, easily and far too often. It seems that women are often not ready to make the commitment to changing their thinking, habits, self destructive lifestyles, and ideas about modesty. All men are potential rapists therefore women must be able to distinguish men according to fact and circumstances rather than feelings and delusions. This is where the "Five Rules" come in to protect women not just from men but from their own misconceptions and fears. Rapes just don't happen as a rule there is premeditation involved from the male point of view and often considerable logical thought. Being a man the natural inclination is to treat other men (especially those unknown) with a definite degree of mutual caution if not suspicion, although commonly men share the threat of mutual destruction if violence ensues. Women do not have the protection of mutual aggression, strength and the assured possibly devastating retaliation. Men do not have fear of women and males of other species from chimpanzees to dogs can identify women as female, rank them as dominate or non dominate and threaten them accordingly. However with human males they are much more cautious because they know they can never be sure of the outcome. With this in mind, I have developed Five Rules that if followed could serve any woman in any society quite well if taken seriously.
1. Wild Kingdom Rules
Men consciously or unconsciously are able view women in a way women do not perceive. For rough example a panther, leopard or any big cat watches the landscape from a high place or the shadows and learns the habits routine and movements of its prey. It logically uses this information to stalk, herd, ambush, and ultimately attack its prey, while the prey almost always stays in reactive mode rather that a proactive one. The prey's defense is to be alert, panic and to flee but even this has a predictable pattern and the big cats count on this because they are often fed by it. Women must assume they are being watched especially when they have no apparent male companion or relatives that are frequently visible. Profiles on serial rapist bear out the fact that the most dangerous men are not men of other social economic, racial, or cultural groups, but rather the men that seem to fit in from the victims own race, economic strata and cultural settings. These are the men women look at but don't see (hiding in plain sight using the best camouflage of all) because society has trained them not to. Nice upscale gated community may not just be locking the undesirables out but locking potential victims in with the real sex criminals. Assume the men in the neighborhood, on the street, at the job, clubs, sports events etc. know a lot more about local women than they think. Today's new casual male friend, sports partner, or associate could be tomorrows date rapist or nighttime intruder. The clean cut very socially acceptable men can be the ones with the most skeletons in their dark mental closets, and the criminal animal mind can be shockingly logical. Do not jog or walk alone especially in deserted or semi deserted places like wooded areas, roads, parks, alley ways, bike paths etc. and never at dawn, dusk or after dark. There have been instances of mountain lions attacking or even killing women in secluded locations and they don't have the advantages of a human brain as men evidently do.
2. Prison Sex Rules
An office, a hotel, a park, a mall parking lot, a parking garage or entire city can be a prison because men are nearby and women know nothing of their true intent. Women must mentally function the way a man would if incarcerated, be aware, be cautious, be armed if possible (a key, a pen or pencil, a magazine, etc. are all weapons of opportunity if used correctly) "soap on a rope" can do a lot of damage to a human being in or out of the showers and they won't see it coming. The point is not to have sex with anyone because sex and violence have no distinction in a confined environment and men recognize the predatory nature and tendency of man. Don't assume anyone is a friend and never smile. Don't do favors for anyone. Don't accept gifts even small ones from any man (candy, cigarettes, money etc). Remember yes means "yes" maybe means "yes" and most important "no" means "yes" to "sex" in any conversation no matter what the weaker parties intent or the conversational context. Never show fear rather be stoic or show aggression stay as quiet and detached as possible, quiet people are hard to fathom and unpredictable when under attack. Know your escape routes, never turn your back; if you have to flee use your head stay lucid and a fighting retreat can spoil the plans and aggression of an attacker. Last of all prepare yourself to mentally deal with the possibility of gang rape. If men use violence against men in the form of rape in prison then certainly it will be used against weaker and often less savvy women.
3. Cover-up Rules
A woman's best preventative defense is to recover from her mis-education and indoctrination that presents women as sex objects to sell everything from cars to toothpaste. Women put more clothes on for protection to mask the female shape which prevents men from imprinting. When a man sees a woman in a state of undress (and this does not mean she is naked but dressed too scantly) men make assumptions the woman is loose or less worthy of respect. Nuns, Muslim women that cover, and modestly dressed women are treated differently, with more respect and are much less likely to be molested verbally or otherwise by men. Many men control their desires and curiosity when it comes to women but this is not necessarily the rule. A woman displayed in public can incite lust and bad behavior in men the same way a gun brandished in public incites fear and uncertainty. It is not hard to see women that are wearing garments that are too tight, see through, too shear, too small or too short chafe at unwanted male attentions that range from hard stares, cat calls, whistles, to blocking her path and touching. Not to mention men that are seen with women dressed like this don't exactly garner the respect of other men. Men in authority from bosses to policemen are men too and certainly capable of committing heinous crimes against women, so don't be fooled. There are many beautiful types of apparel available for women to look smart while being covered. Men that see women covered are more likely to offer a modicum of respect and keep their distance if nothing else and those with bad intentions are more likely to choose another female victim less dressed. There is no death penalty for rape in most western countries and the burden of proof is on the woman so if nothing else, more clothes will make it at least more difficult for any attacker. How conservative a woman dresses can make her a much smaller target of opportunity.
4. Lifestyle Rules
Drugs, alcohol, questionable locations and late hours open up so many opportunities for rape one hardly knows where to begin. Women seen in this frame work are in serious trouble no matter how many times they have lived through it without incident it only has to go wrong once. Women that have decided to be drug addicts alcoholics prostitutes, or just happen to live on the streets tend to instinctively know rape is a definite part in their world. Rape leaves them with survival skills, STD's, PTSD, and another filthy memory awash in a sea of substance abuse, poverty and fear. However no one prepares or warns the new female recruit fresh from home about the military services which are more dangerous rape and sexual assault wise than any dark street corner or alleyway. The news contains a litany of articles and stories about females being sexually mis-treated while in the military but the general public only seems to turn a blind eye when confronted with this disturbing truth. Media sources remain relatively mute when the subject of rape is mentioned in conjunction with the military. Instead the focus is on "don't ask don't tell" when in reality the spotlight needs to be on female rights and safety in the military and the phase should be "don't tell don't ask" because this is the real "defacto" policy of the military. Male soldiers are directly or indirectly responsible for more female enlisted deaths injuries and attacks than the Taliban or the so called Al Qaeda combined. The families of the female enlisted victims cannot seem to get true and correct information from the military let alone consistent actual arrests and convictions. Therefore the military is a very hazardous lifestyle choice for any woman, in fact more dangerous than being on the streets doing drugs and alcohol. Choose a lifestyle after careful consideration but never assumed that even lifestyles of the norm are safe.
5. Combat Rules
Violence is something to be avoided at all cost, unless the cost is your right to your own personal physical and mental well being. For a woman facing a serious threat from a man or men bent on the violence of rape the play book of human kindness immediately goes out the window. In fact she will find that her best savior is herself and this will require conviction and commitment. Even the most fearful woman must dig down deep to find the where with all to do what she must, "survive"! The women of Bosnia, Chechnya, Darfur, Kashmir, Rwanda, Uganda, and thousands of rape victims in the USA can tell about the horrors of being in a rape situation and how they wish they could have avoided being a victim if only they could have defended themselves. Women often first respond to an impending attack with fear and indecision this conveniently paralyzes them at the most crucial moment. At that moment a woman must react by doing what the attacker least expects commit to combat "hit harder faster more often and hit him first"! Of course sharp contact with vital sensitive areas of the male anatomy can have the added beneficial effect of making any male attacker unable to perform or perpetuate an attack. This is something that is not hard to do regardless of height weight or strength but women are almost never taught this. I urge all women take a few hours learn some form of self defense get use to the feeling of combat and how to keep yourself calm and thinking during it, because attackers tend to be careless, arrogant and make a lot of mistakes. A little preparation and a lot of conviction to self preservation are better than a million hours of post rape counseling; counsel yourself to "win" before it ever happens!
Habib
Seattle, Washington, United States
An independent writer that seeks to bring to the forefront alternative and non status quo ideas' is committed to seek and pass on views on dieting that delve into the non conformist views while highlighting the human factors of individuality par circumstance.
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1. Wild Kingdom Rules
Men consciously or unconsciously are able view women in a way women do not perceive. For rough example a panther, leopard or any big cat watches the landscape from a high place or the shadows and learns the habits routine and movements of its prey. It logically uses this information to stalk, herd, ambush, and ultimately attack its prey, while the prey almost always stays in reactive mode rather that a proactive one. The prey's defense is to be alert, panic and to flee but even this has a predictable pattern and the big cats count on this because they are often fed by it. Women must assume they are being watched especially when they have no apparent male companion or relatives that are frequently visible. Profiles on serial rapist bear out the fact that the most dangerous men are not men of other social economic, racial, or cultural groups, but rather the men that seem to fit in from the victims own race, economic strata and cultural settings. These are the men women look at but don't see (hiding in plain sight using the best camouflage of all) because society has trained them not to. Nice upscale gated community may not just be locking the undesirables out but locking potential victims in with the real sex criminals. Assume the men in the neighborhood, on the street, at the job, clubs, sports events etc. know a lot more about local women than they think. Today's new casual male friend, sports partner, or associate could be tomorrows date rapist or nighttime intruder. The clean cut very socially acceptable men can be the ones with the most skeletons in their dark mental closets, and the criminal animal mind can be shockingly logical. Do not jog or walk alone especially in deserted or semi deserted places like wooded areas, roads, parks, alley ways, bike paths etc. and never at dawn, dusk or after dark. There have been instances of mountain lions attacking or even killing women in secluded locations and they don't have the advantages of a human brain as men evidently do.
2. Prison Sex Rules
An office, a hotel, a park, a mall parking lot, a parking garage or entire city can be a prison because men are nearby and women know nothing of their true intent. Women must mentally function the way a man would if incarcerated, be aware, be cautious, be armed if possible (a key, a pen or pencil, a magazine, etc. are all weapons of opportunity if used correctly) "soap on a rope" can do a lot of damage to a human being in or out of the showers and they won't see it coming. The point is not to have sex with anyone because sex and violence have no distinction in a confined environment and men recognize the predatory nature and tendency of man. Don't assume anyone is a friend and never smile. Don't do favors for anyone. Don't accept gifts even small ones from any man (candy, cigarettes, money etc). Remember yes means "yes" maybe means "yes" and most important "no" means "yes" to "sex" in any conversation no matter what the weaker parties intent or the conversational context. Never show fear rather be stoic or show aggression stay as quiet and detached as possible, quiet people are hard to fathom and unpredictable when under attack. Know your escape routes, never turn your back; if you have to flee use your head stay lucid and a fighting retreat can spoil the plans and aggression of an attacker. Last of all prepare yourself to mentally deal with the possibility of gang rape. If men use violence against men in the form of rape in prison then certainly it will be used against weaker and often less savvy women.
3. Cover-up Rules
A woman's best preventative defense is to recover from her mis-education and indoctrination that presents women as sex objects to sell everything from cars to toothpaste. Women put more clothes on for protection to mask the female shape which prevents men from imprinting. When a man sees a woman in a state of undress (and this does not mean she is naked but dressed too scantly) men make assumptions the woman is loose or less worthy of respect. Nuns, Muslim women that cover, and modestly dressed women are treated differently, with more respect and are much less likely to be molested verbally or otherwise by men. Many men control their desires and curiosity when it comes to women but this is not necessarily the rule. A woman displayed in public can incite lust and bad behavior in men the same way a gun brandished in public incites fear and uncertainty. It is not hard to see women that are wearing garments that are too tight, see through, too shear, too small or too short chafe at unwanted male attentions that range from hard stares, cat calls, whistles, to blocking her path and touching. Not to mention men that are seen with women dressed like this don't exactly garner the respect of other men. Men in authority from bosses to policemen are men too and certainly capable of committing heinous crimes against women, so don't be fooled. There are many beautiful types of apparel available for women to look smart while being covered. Men that see women covered are more likely to offer a modicum of respect and keep their distance if nothing else and those with bad intentions are more likely to choose another female victim less dressed. There is no death penalty for rape in most western countries and the burden of proof is on the woman so if nothing else, more clothes will make it at least more difficult for any attacker. How conservative a woman dresses can make her a much smaller target of opportunity.
4. Lifestyle Rules
Drugs, alcohol, questionable locations and late hours open up so many opportunities for rape one hardly knows where to begin. Women seen in this frame work are in serious trouble no matter how many times they have lived through it without incident it only has to go wrong once. Women that have decided to be drug addicts alcoholics prostitutes, or just happen to live on the streets tend to instinctively know rape is a definite part in their world. Rape leaves them with survival skills, STD's, PTSD, and another filthy memory awash in a sea of substance abuse, poverty and fear. However no one prepares or warns the new female recruit fresh from home about the military services which are more dangerous rape and sexual assault wise than any dark street corner or alleyway. The news contains a litany of articles and stories about females being sexually mis-treated while in the military but the general public only seems to turn a blind eye when confronted with this disturbing truth. Media sources remain relatively mute when the subject of rape is mentioned in conjunction with the military. Instead the focus is on "don't ask don't tell" when in reality the spotlight needs to be on female rights and safety in the military and the phase should be "don't tell don't ask" because this is the real "defacto" policy of the military. Male soldiers are directly or indirectly responsible for more female enlisted deaths injuries and attacks than the Taliban or the so called Al Qaeda combined. The families of the female enlisted victims cannot seem to get true and correct information from the military let alone consistent actual arrests and convictions. Therefore the military is a very hazardous lifestyle choice for any woman, in fact more dangerous than being on the streets doing drugs and alcohol. Choose a lifestyle after careful consideration but never assumed that even lifestyles of the norm are safe.
5. Combat Rules
Violence is something to be avoided at all cost, unless the cost is your right to your own personal physical and mental well being. For a woman facing a serious threat from a man or men bent on the violence of rape the play book of human kindness immediately goes out the window. In fact she will find that her best savior is herself and this will require conviction and commitment. Even the most fearful woman must dig down deep to find the where with all to do what she must, "survive"! The women of Bosnia, Chechnya, Darfur, Kashmir, Rwanda, Uganda, and thousands of rape victims in the USA can tell about the horrors of being in a rape situation and how they wish they could have avoided being a victim if only they could have defended themselves. Women often first respond to an impending attack with fear and indecision this conveniently paralyzes them at the most crucial moment. At that moment a woman must react by doing what the attacker least expects commit to combat "hit harder faster more often and hit him first"! Of course sharp contact with vital sensitive areas of the male anatomy can have the added beneficial effect of making any male attacker unable to perform or perpetuate an attack. This is something that is not hard to do regardless of height weight or strength but women are almost never taught this. I urge all women take a few hours learn some form of self defense get use to the feeling of combat and how to keep yourself calm and thinking during it, because attackers tend to be careless, arrogant and make a lot of mistakes. A little preparation and a lot of conviction to self preservation are better than a million hours of post rape counseling; counsel yourself to "win" before it ever happens!
Habib
Seattle, Washington, United States
An independent writer that seeks to bring to the forefront alternative and non status quo ideas' is committed to seek and pass on views on dieting that delve into the non conformist views while highlighting the human factors of individuality par circumstance.
View my complete profile
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Spiritual Transformation Begins Within
Yesterday, one of my dear friends talked about the importance of the New Thought movement where the goal of humanity is to realize its oneness. It is our purpose as teachers to help others manifest this idea in their personal lives. Together, we observed the numerous people who diligently work to move themselves into higher levels of conscious awareness. They travel worldwide to attend spiritual programs that help forward their own growth, and then come home to show people the way of oneness by offering support and nurturing.
Accepting the responsibility of such spiritual leadership means we become an example. To reach out and uplift another means we offer encouragement to a person who meets resistance in their challenging experiences. Often helping someone move forward is more powerful than getting that individual to attend a workshop or a class, which we may think shifts a person to a new point of view or gives them a push in the "right" direction. As an inter-faith, inter-cultural community, who are we to say what will forward their spiritual growth? If we raise ourselves, doesn't that mean we transform collective humanity?
There are many of us who "just hold space" and what may appear as inaction or "doing nothing-ness" are actually providing a container of energy for others to explore. We live from our heart-center in unique ways. I write books, and within them, there is always a soft invitation to higher conscious awareness, a secret door to open that leads us to greater recognition of the Divine Presence from which to draw strength. By pushing this door open at our own speed, we discover the power to live every day in total awareness of God's presence.
One measure of success in the Oneness movement is to practice the teachings in everyday life. A practitioner becomes the teaching and radiates its energy. You can do this by speaking kindly to someone at the dry cleaners, blessing a friend, sending deeksha by intention, or expressing joy and bliss at the office. Your energy will uplift others - it's the way God works.
As our Western Mind sorts out the value of "being" and "doing" let's remain conscious of who we are in relationship to the Presence. With that thought today, I've included a beautiful poem for your meditation:
I AM THAT I AM
I Am the presence you have been waiting for,
I have come before you not to be judged,
I have come before you to be loved.
As you do to me-you do to yourself.
Recognize your imperfections, love your faults
and in that moment you shall become I Am That I Am.
- Sanatkumara
Om Shanti and Every Blessing,
Charlene
Copyright © 2010 by The Goddess Network, Inc. and Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D. All rights reserved.
The Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Proctor of The Goddess Network is the best-selling author of Let Your Goddess Grow! and The Women's Book of Empowerment. A Blessing facilitator and a Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking, she is dedicated to helping awaken individuals from all walks of life to the magnificence of their own Divine gifts. Visit http://www.charleneproctor.com for many books, workshops, and recordings and her blog at http://charleneproctor.com/blog/!
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Accepting the responsibility of such spiritual leadership means we become an example. To reach out and uplift another means we offer encouragement to a person who meets resistance in their challenging experiences. Often helping someone move forward is more powerful than getting that individual to attend a workshop or a class, which we may think shifts a person to a new point of view or gives them a push in the "right" direction. As an inter-faith, inter-cultural community, who are we to say what will forward their spiritual growth? If we raise ourselves, doesn't that mean we transform collective humanity?
There are many of us who "just hold space" and what may appear as inaction or "doing nothing-ness" are actually providing a container of energy for others to explore. We live from our heart-center in unique ways. I write books, and within them, there is always a soft invitation to higher conscious awareness, a secret door to open that leads us to greater recognition of the Divine Presence from which to draw strength. By pushing this door open at our own speed, we discover the power to live every day in total awareness of God's presence.
One measure of success in the Oneness movement is to practice the teachings in everyday life. A practitioner becomes the teaching and radiates its energy. You can do this by speaking kindly to someone at the dry cleaners, blessing a friend, sending deeksha by intention, or expressing joy and bliss at the office. Your energy will uplift others - it's the way God works.
As our Western Mind sorts out the value of "being" and "doing" let's remain conscious of who we are in relationship to the Presence. With that thought today, I've included a beautiful poem for your meditation:
I AM THAT I AM
I Am the presence you have been waiting for,
I have come before you not to be judged,
I have come before you to be loved.
As you do to me-you do to yourself.
Recognize your imperfections, love your faults
and in that moment you shall become I Am That I Am.
- Sanatkumara
Om Shanti and Every Blessing,
Charlene
Copyright © 2010 by The Goddess Network, Inc. and Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D. All rights reserved.
The Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Proctor of The Goddess Network is the best-selling author of Let Your Goddess Grow! and The Women's Book of Empowerment. A Blessing facilitator and a Minister of Spiritual Peacemaking, she is dedicated to helping awaken individuals from all walks of life to the magnificence of their own Divine gifts. Visit http://www.charleneproctor.com for many books, workshops, and recordings and her blog at http://charleneproctor.com/blog/!
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How to Tighten Loose Skin After Pregnancy
New mothers will often experience having loose skin after pregnancy and a lot of these new moms will undergo plastic surgery to restore their youthful appearance but very few can afford surgery after having a baby. Though it can be so hard to look at and worry about this problem there are some very affordable ways to tighten up your skin.
Exercise and weight training can help increase the elasticity of your skin. Have you ever noticed those fitness models, which after having a baby, look like they never carried a baby for nine months. Trust me when I say they're not special, those workouts did the job and they will do the job for you.
Light skin creams can help tighten your skin. The trick is to massage your favorite cream on those trouble areas for a few minutes, in a circular motion. This will help your blood cells under your skin come alive. Use creams to restore lost moisture, the moisture you've lost during pregnancy.
Use fun bath sponges on your body to get rid of dead skin! If you're not on your cycle you should take as many mineral baths as possible. Take the sponge and rub your skin. You'll feel refreshed and revived.
If you can't wait and need instant results, try covering up your problem areas with makeup. You can create a camouflage appearance by using self tanners, foundation and concealer coverage. If you're walking on the beach in a two piece, you will be the only person to know anything about your flaws.
Finally, try a body wrap. You can get it professionally done or you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home. This technique will help rid your body of toxins and it will tighten dry, loose skin. Try getting your wraps done every five to six months and you'll see results, you might even lose a few inches.
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Exercise and weight training can help increase the elasticity of your skin. Have you ever noticed those fitness models, which after having a baby, look like they never carried a baby for nine months. Trust me when I say they're not special, those workouts did the job and they will do the job for you.
Light skin creams can help tighten your skin. The trick is to massage your favorite cream on those trouble areas for a few minutes, in a circular motion. This will help your blood cells under your skin come alive. Use creams to restore lost moisture, the moisture you've lost during pregnancy.
Use fun bath sponges on your body to get rid of dead skin! If you're not on your cycle you should take as many mineral baths as possible. Take the sponge and rub your skin. You'll feel refreshed and revived.
If you can't wait and need instant results, try covering up your problem areas with makeup. You can create a camouflage appearance by using self tanners, foundation and concealer coverage. If you're walking on the beach in a two piece, you will be the only person to know anything about your flaws.
Finally, try a body wrap. You can get it professionally done or you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home. This technique will help rid your body of toxins and it will tighten dry, loose skin. Try getting your wraps done every five to six months and you'll see results, you might even lose a few inches.
Gain a New Crown and a New Look with the Eye Shadow Queen! Beauty is Just Around The Corner, Discover What's New In Makeup.
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Good Health Advice for New Moms
It's one of the most miraculous and stressful times in a woman's life- being a new mom. The constant on-the-go of new motherhood can leave you feeling tired, worn, and generally unhealthy. Taking good care of yourself is one of the best ways to ensure that you can take great care of your child. The following are some tips that will help you adjust to new motherhood and start feeling like your old self again.
Take it slow - In this type A world a lot of moms feel like they have to get back in to shape right away, back to work right away... Give yourself enough time to adjust. Your body has been through a lot and should be given time to ease back into things. It will be better and healthier for both you and your baby in the long run.
Take naps - Sure, maybe your baby's nap time would be a great time to get that laundry done and, sure, maybe you think you're used to not sleeping after a while, but, believe you me, your body knows the difference. Getting a healthy amount of sleep is the core of all health. Missing out on a solid 8-hour stretch can throw your hormones, adrenals, and brain chemistry out of whack. Try to catch up when you can.
Don't crash diet - A crash diet isn't going to keep the weight off in the long run. Besides, if you're breastfeeding it can cause problems and lower your milk supply. The consensus is these days that the only diet that works is healthy, smaller, more frequent meals. Eating whole foods (not over-processed) in this manner will help your metabolism and stimulate your milk supply.
Walk - Walking is not only great exercise, it's also a great opportunity for you and the baby to get some fresh air. Go to the park, see some trees, say hi to some neighbors. It will do a lot for your health and your sense of well-being.
Socialize - One of the greatest stressors of being a new mother is the isolation. You're often on duty 24/7. Even with the most helpful and supportive partner, you can still feel like you're cut off from the world. Mental health is a huge part of overall health- make sure you take some time to get out and see friends or even make new ones.
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Take it slow - In this type A world a lot of moms feel like they have to get back in to shape right away, back to work right away... Give yourself enough time to adjust. Your body has been through a lot and should be given time to ease back into things. It will be better and healthier for both you and your baby in the long run.
Take naps - Sure, maybe your baby's nap time would be a great time to get that laundry done and, sure, maybe you think you're used to not sleeping after a while, but, believe you me, your body knows the difference. Getting a healthy amount of sleep is the core of all health. Missing out on a solid 8-hour stretch can throw your hormones, adrenals, and brain chemistry out of whack. Try to catch up when you can.
Don't crash diet - A crash diet isn't going to keep the weight off in the long run. Besides, if you're breastfeeding it can cause problems and lower your milk supply. The consensus is these days that the only diet that works is healthy, smaller, more frequent meals. Eating whole foods (not over-processed) in this manner will help your metabolism and stimulate your milk supply.
Walk - Walking is not only great exercise, it's also a great opportunity for you and the baby to get some fresh air. Go to the park, see some trees, say hi to some neighbors. It will do a lot for your health and your sense of well-being.
Socialize - One of the greatest stressors of being a new mother is the isolation. You're often on duty 24/7. Even with the most helpful and supportive partner, you can still feel like you're cut off from the world. Mental health is a huge part of overall health- make sure you take some time to get out and see friends or even make new ones.
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Fun With Accessorizing
Imagine opening the doors of your closet and be dazzled by cute little blings blings. Spoilt for choices and not knowing which accessory to go with your outfit? Accessorizing can be of so much fun and need not be an expensive activity. Modern parents nowadays enjoy donning their kids with accessories to add more colors and vibrancies into their childhood.
So what kind of accessories are we looking at? We are looking at accessories that can give you a special kind of personality, a little different from your usual mundane appearance, something that enhances your overall image. For example, sweater chains are good choices to go with your casual wear. They can be of really creative designs like a string of lucky stars lined with shiny stones or in the design of a mixture of pearls, charms and ribbons. If you are going for something more formal for a company function, you can go for the ever favorite 925 sterling silver jewelry that is simple yet glamorous.
If you are a silver lover, be sure to take care of your jewelry pieces such as keeping them away from direct sunlight, water and chemicals when you are not putting them on. It is also best to invest in a silver polishing cloth to clean them up once a month.
Deciding on how you want to keep your accessories can be just as fun. Invest in an earring stand and arrange all earrings of the same color in a row can be neat to the eye.
You can also hang your dangling chains on a hanger holder so that you can show them to friends and relatives during home visits. Alternatively, if you have cash to spare, you can make a special showcase like those in jewelry shops and lay out your accessories collection for your viewing pleasure. If you have a wide variety of necklaces or chains, you can actually mix and match the chains and pendants.
Wondering where to get that accessory you need? There are many shops around your vicinity that offer a wide range of affordable fashion accessories to meet your daily needs. Getting online to purchase that dream piece of accessory is becoming increasingly common now. Look for a site that is user friendly and you can shop happily from home.
Dazzling Image, an e-tailer of accessories is a recommended one stop solution to meet your fashion needs.
Hence, shop now and join in the fun of accessorizing! You will never be disappointed.
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So what kind of accessories are we looking at? We are looking at accessories that can give you a special kind of personality, a little different from your usual mundane appearance, something that enhances your overall image. For example, sweater chains are good choices to go with your casual wear. They can be of really creative designs like a string of lucky stars lined with shiny stones or in the design of a mixture of pearls, charms and ribbons. If you are going for something more formal for a company function, you can go for the ever favorite 925 sterling silver jewelry that is simple yet glamorous.
If you are a silver lover, be sure to take care of your jewelry pieces such as keeping them away from direct sunlight, water and chemicals when you are not putting them on. It is also best to invest in a silver polishing cloth to clean them up once a month.
Deciding on how you want to keep your accessories can be just as fun. Invest in an earring stand and arrange all earrings of the same color in a row can be neat to the eye.
You can also hang your dangling chains on a hanger holder so that you can show them to friends and relatives during home visits. Alternatively, if you have cash to spare, you can make a special showcase like those in jewelry shops and lay out your accessories collection for your viewing pleasure. If you have a wide variety of necklaces or chains, you can actually mix and match the chains and pendants.
Wondering where to get that accessory you need? There are many shops around your vicinity that offer a wide range of affordable fashion accessories to meet your daily needs. Getting online to purchase that dream piece of accessory is becoming increasingly common now. Look for a site that is user friendly and you can shop happily from home.
Dazzling Image, an e-tailer of accessories is a recommended one stop solution to meet your fashion needs.
Hence, shop now and join in the fun of accessorizing! You will never be disappointed.
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Compelling Reasons For Women To Train With Weights
As a fitness personal trainer for many years, I came across hundreds of female clients who tell me that they do not want to lift weights for the fear of getting bulky muscles. They just want to be in good shape and to get the slim and well toned body that they desire.
This instruction to me is very contradictory because if you do not lift weights, how then can you get a sexy well toned body? If girls just want to lose weight without weight resistant exercises, they will just become smaller but without the sexy curves that training with weights can give.
So sometimes I have to sneakily introduce some body weight resistance exercises to these lady clients which have about the same effect as lifting weights to tone their bodies. Those exercises are in fact lifting weights, just that they are not doing them with dumbbells and barbells, but with their own natural body weight.
Therefore this article will show you some very compelling reasons about why women should train with weights.
Effective Fat Loss - Research done by Dr Wayne Westcott, PhD of South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts pointed out that women who train with weights three times a week for 2 months will gain nearly two pounds of muscle but will lose 3.5 pounds of body fat. In other words, you will lose ugly and unhealthy body fat and at the same time gain some muscles to tone and shape your body to look sexier and be healthier.
Gain Strength Without Bulky Muscles - The main reason women do not train with weights is because they fear gaining bulky muscles. This is perhaps the greatest myth about women training with weights.
Researchers unanimously agree that unlike men, women don't gain much size from weight training because women have 10 - 30 times less testosterone than men. You need testosterone hormone to build muscle size and women simply do not have enough of them.
Stop comparing yourself to the female bodybuilders because they are under very special centralized training and nutrition feeding to get muscular. If men already have so much difficulty in gaining big muscles, what more for women?
Prevention Of Heart Diseases - According to Dr. Barry Franklin of William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, weight training can improve cardiovascular health in many ways, such as the lowering "bad" cholesterol and increasing your level of "good" cholesterol and also lowering your blood pressure. As a personal trainer, I have personally seen these beneficial effects in many of my clients.
Prevention Of Arthritis and Osteoporosis - It is a fact that women are more prone to getting bone and joint diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis. Many researches have compellingly confirmed that weight training can increase bone density and strengthen your joints thus is very helpful in preventing osteoporosis and arthritis.
Prevention Of Diabetes - Researchers have also found that weight training may improve the way the body processes sugar, which probably will reduce the risk of having crippling diabetes. They found out that weight training can increase glucose utilization in the body by up to about 25% in a matter of just four months.
So ladies, if you want to be healthy, staving away some potentially fatal diseases and getting into a great sexy body shape, then stop giving excuses about weight lifting and start doing them now!
Chris Chew is a sought after fitness consultant who counts models, actors and other celebrities as his clients. Visit his websites at Women Lose Weight and Slim Slender Arms and Thighs
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This instruction to me is very contradictory because if you do not lift weights, how then can you get a sexy well toned body? If girls just want to lose weight without weight resistant exercises, they will just become smaller but without the sexy curves that training with weights can give.
So sometimes I have to sneakily introduce some body weight resistance exercises to these lady clients which have about the same effect as lifting weights to tone their bodies. Those exercises are in fact lifting weights, just that they are not doing them with dumbbells and barbells, but with their own natural body weight.
Therefore this article will show you some very compelling reasons about why women should train with weights.
Effective Fat Loss - Research done by Dr Wayne Westcott, PhD of South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts pointed out that women who train with weights three times a week for 2 months will gain nearly two pounds of muscle but will lose 3.5 pounds of body fat. In other words, you will lose ugly and unhealthy body fat and at the same time gain some muscles to tone and shape your body to look sexier and be healthier.
Gain Strength Without Bulky Muscles - The main reason women do not train with weights is because they fear gaining bulky muscles. This is perhaps the greatest myth about women training with weights.
Researchers unanimously agree that unlike men, women don't gain much size from weight training because women have 10 - 30 times less testosterone than men. You need testosterone hormone to build muscle size and women simply do not have enough of them.
Stop comparing yourself to the female bodybuilders because they are under very special centralized training and nutrition feeding to get muscular. If men already have so much difficulty in gaining big muscles, what more for women?
Prevention Of Heart Diseases - According to Dr. Barry Franklin of William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, weight training can improve cardiovascular health in many ways, such as the lowering "bad" cholesterol and increasing your level of "good" cholesterol and also lowering your blood pressure. As a personal trainer, I have personally seen these beneficial effects in many of my clients.
Prevention Of Arthritis and Osteoporosis - It is a fact that women are more prone to getting bone and joint diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis. Many researches have compellingly confirmed that weight training can increase bone density and strengthen your joints thus is very helpful in preventing osteoporosis and arthritis.
Prevention Of Diabetes - Researchers have also found that weight training may improve the way the body processes sugar, which probably will reduce the risk of having crippling diabetes. They found out that weight training can increase glucose utilization in the body by up to about 25% in a matter of just four months.
So ladies, if you want to be healthy, staving away some potentially fatal diseases and getting into a great sexy body shape, then stop giving excuses about weight lifting and start doing them now!
Chris Chew is a sought after fitness consultant who counts models, actors and other celebrities as his clients. Visit his websites at Women Lose Weight and Slim Slender Arms and Thighs
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How To Become A Sexy Woman
Many people asked me about how to become a sexy woman and I gave them different answers. Being sexy is the spiritual state that you have, which has nothing to do with your hot body or attractive hair.
1. Be confident.
Please be confident. Being confident is the first step to become a sexy woman. Try to find your own sparkling spots and tell yourself you feel great every morning. Remember, no one will notice you if you don't even love yourself.
2. Believe in yourself.
Please believe in yourself. You are the most special woman in the world because there's no other woman who can imitate you. You are the unique flower among the people and no one will destroy your beauty. Just love the way you are.
3. Make some changes to your appearance.
When was the last time you look at yourself carefully in the mirror? It's time to take really good care of your body. Check your hair and complexion. Do they look bright or pale? Get some new skin care products or a new bottle of shampoo. Check your whole body carefully and don't ignore tiny parts such as your armpits, knees or your heels. Details decide everything.
4. Take some dancing lessons.
Dancing is magic. Dancing improves your body figure, raises your elegance and brings countless health benefits. Just take dancing lessons whatever you like; salsa, hip-hop, ballet, belly dancing, anything will do.
5. Try sexy lingerie.
The item on which women should spend most money is lingerie. Lingerie takes care of your body at least 14 hours every day. Lingerie is your most intimate friend and she knows your whole body even better than yourself. Can you imagine the pleasure rising from the bottom of your heart when you put on a piece of fancy, chic, wonderful, gorgeous and sexy lingerie? Just feel the confidence sexy lingerie could bring to you.
6. Act like yourself.
You don't have to imitate anyone while there's no one who can imitate you. Just act the way you are and that's what a naturally sexy woman would do.
When you finish all the things above, I believe you have already made the first steps of becoming a sexy woman. I hope this tutorial is helpful to you. Remember, God always helps!
Life is beautiful and I want to cherish it with people I love. I like to write about love, relationship, job, fitness, sexual health, skin care, fashion and everything about how to make life more interesting.
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1. Be confident.
Please be confident. Being confident is the first step to become a sexy woman. Try to find your own sparkling spots and tell yourself you feel great every morning. Remember, no one will notice you if you don't even love yourself.
2. Believe in yourself.
Please believe in yourself. You are the most special woman in the world because there's no other woman who can imitate you. You are the unique flower among the people and no one will destroy your beauty. Just love the way you are.
3. Make some changes to your appearance.
When was the last time you look at yourself carefully in the mirror? It's time to take really good care of your body. Check your hair and complexion. Do they look bright or pale? Get some new skin care products or a new bottle of shampoo. Check your whole body carefully and don't ignore tiny parts such as your armpits, knees or your heels. Details decide everything.
4. Take some dancing lessons.
Dancing is magic. Dancing improves your body figure, raises your elegance and brings countless health benefits. Just take dancing lessons whatever you like; salsa, hip-hop, ballet, belly dancing, anything will do.
5. Try sexy lingerie.
The item on which women should spend most money is lingerie. Lingerie takes care of your body at least 14 hours every day. Lingerie is your most intimate friend and she knows your whole body even better than yourself. Can you imagine the pleasure rising from the bottom of your heart when you put on a piece of fancy, chic, wonderful, gorgeous and sexy lingerie? Just feel the confidence sexy lingerie could bring to you.
6. Act like yourself.
You don't have to imitate anyone while there's no one who can imitate you. Just act the way you are and that's what a naturally sexy woman would do.
When you finish all the things above, I believe you have already made the first steps of becoming a sexy woman. I hope this tutorial is helpful to you. Remember, God always helps!
Life is beautiful and I want to cherish it with people I love. I like to write about love, relationship, job, fitness, sexual health, skin care, fashion and everything about how to make life more interesting.
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Body + Clothes + Personality = Harmony
For much of the 20th century women thought that their clothing should "mask" what was beneath. Thankfully, that thinking has pretty much gone by the way-side; however, many women still try to cover their figure flaws by wearing clothing that does not follow the natural line of their bodies. It may sound odd, but the best way to accentuate figure assets and draw attention away from figure flaws is to wear clothing that conforms to your bone structure.
To determine what clothing will harmonize with your body you need to look at these four areas; your shoulders; your waist and your hips. What you want to look for is whether the bones in these areas are rounded our angular. Take for example your shoulders. Do they curve gently from your neck into your arms - or are they a straight line into another straight line from your neck to your arms? When looking at your waist; does it curve in and back out at your hips - or does your waist have little, or no, curve to it? Are your hips straight and somewhat narrow - or do have a very definite roundness to them?
Please DO NOT think that rounded is "fat" and angular is "thin". That could not be further from the truth! We are looking at the bone structure underneath the skin...NOT the amount of flesh covering those bones. You might be rounded or angular in all four of these areas however, most women are rounded in one or two areas and angular in the others. If the latter is you, then you are a hybrid...not rounded or angular, but a combination...just like an egg. Its oval shape is part rounded and part angular.
A side note: An oval (hybrid) face shape is considered the perfect. This shape allows the most freedom in hairstyle and clothing neckline choices. A rounded or angular face shape will limit the shape necklines that look the best on you. Rounded or princess necklines will frame a rounded face whereas square necklines or deep v-necks will be the best choice for an angular face or square jaw line.
You create harmony between your body and your clothing by choosing fabrics and clothing lines that follow your bone structure. Where you are rounded you should choose soft, flowing or filmy fabrics; gathers ruffles and bows. Accordingly, stiffer-bodied fabrics in clothing with straight detail lines such as pleats and darts will create harmony with angular bone structures.
Every woman has her own unique personality traits that determine the kinds of clothing she is most comfortable in. It is important to consider your personality when making clothing choices. It does not matter how beautiful your clothing is OR how great the color is on you OR how much your friend likes it...if it does not suit your personality, the overall impact will not be as harmonious as it could be. Your body language will tattle on you when you are not mentally comfortable in what your wear.
Women with dramatic personalities want to draw attention to themselves. They will choose trendy styles, bold colors and designs and dramatic accessories. Your message when you walk into a room is - look at me. A textured sweater tunic in a jewel tone with neutral leggings and boots suit you perfectly.
Those of us who are practical, meticulous and cost/quality conscious are comfortable in well-made coordinated classic clothing such as a classic blouse, skirt and princess flats. We are at ease with our message - my style is timeless.
However, if your idea of a perfect outfit is a little dress and a strappy heeled sandal, you probably love to dress up and would never be caught dead without your makeup. It is very important that your message convey that - you are always put together.
Comfort at all cost - is the final message some of us want to convey. We are athletic, natural galls who are drawn to natural fiber, "no-fuss" clothing. What we wear is not as important to us as whether they are functional and comfortable.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to personal style. However, each style type has its drawbacks. •Dramatic women must be cautious that they do not steal the show when that is not appropriate.
•Make certain, if you love classic clothing, to mix it up a bit so that you are not boring.
•Frilly, filmy dresses with heels may appear too "sexy" for an office work setting. Save the look for evening.
•Natural style woman have to work at dressing up when that is what the occasion calls for.
In other words, whatever your style signature is - use some creativity and ingenuity to match the occasion.
This is one part of fashion that is ALL ABOUT YOU! So have fun and enjoy making harmony between your body, personality and clothes!
Carin Hansen was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. After a long battle she emerged victorious and began a one-on-one wardrobe and beauty consulting business for other women journeying through cancer. She has been a model, actress, talent agency owner, benefit founder, certified acting/modeling instructor, writer, speaker and passionate cancer advocate. It is important to remember that Carin is not a physician and does not subscribe to or recommend any particular medical procedure or alternative treatment. She strongly urges you to consult with your Primary Physician, Oncologist and/or Surgeon before implementing any of her advice.
Please visit http://www.bridges2beauty.net for helpful and hopeFULL information and products related to health, beauty and cancer. On her site you can request a free pdf or purchase a copy of Carin's book, A Woman's Cancer Journey Primer, subscribe to her free monthly newsletter Cancer Answers or request a personal phone consultation. Here is a direct link to purchase the book: http://www.bridges2beauty.net/catalog/item/4753742/4807746.htm
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To determine what clothing will harmonize with your body you need to look at these four areas; your shoulders; your waist and your hips. What you want to look for is whether the bones in these areas are rounded our angular. Take for example your shoulders. Do they curve gently from your neck into your arms - or are they a straight line into another straight line from your neck to your arms? When looking at your waist; does it curve in and back out at your hips - or does your waist have little, or no, curve to it? Are your hips straight and somewhat narrow - or do have a very definite roundness to them?
Please DO NOT think that rounded is "fat" and angular is "thin". That could not be further from the truth! We are looking at the bone structure underneath the skin...NOT the amount of flesh covering those bones. You might be rounded or angular in all four of these areas however, most women are rounded in one or two areas and angular in the others. If the latter is you, then you are a hybrid...not rounded or angular, but a combination...just like an egg. Its oval shape is part rounded and part angular.
A side note: An oval (hybrid) face shape is considered the perfect. This shape allows the most freedom in hairstyle and clothing neckline choices. A rounded or angular face shape will limit the shape necklines that look the best on you. Rounded or princess necklines will frame a rounded face whereas square necklines or deep v-necks will be the best choice for an angular face or square jaw line.
You create harmony between your body and your clothing by choosing fabrics and clothing lines that follow your bone structure. Where you are rounded you should choose soft, flowing or filmy fabrics; gathers ruffles and bows. Accordingly, stiffer-bodied fabrics in clothing with straight detail lines such as pleats and darts will create harmony with angular bone structures.
Every woman has her own unique personality traits that determine the kinds of clothing she is most comfortable in. It is important to consider your personality when making clothing choices. It does not matter how beautiful your clothing is OR how great the color is on you OR how much your friend likes it...if it does not suit your personality, the overall impact will not be as harmonious as it could be. Your body language will tattle on you when you are not mentally comfortable in what your wear.
Women with dramatic personalities want to draw attention to themselves. They will choose trendy styles, bold colors and designs and dramatic accessories. Your message when you walk into a room is - look at me. A textured sweater tunic in a jewel tone with neutral leggings and boots suit you perfectly.
Those of us who are practical, meticulous and cost/quality conscious are comfortable in well-made coordinated classic clothing such as a classic blouse, skirt and princess flats. We are at ease with our message - my style is timeless.
However, if your idea of a perfect outfit is a little dress and a strappy heeled sandal, you probably love to dress up and would never be caught dead without your makeup. It is very important that your message convey that - you are always put together.
Comfort at all cost - is the final message some of us want to convey. We are athletic, natural galls who are drawn to natural fiber, "no-fuss" clothing. What we wear is not as important to us as whether they are functional and comfortable.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to personal style. However, each style type has its drawbacks. •Dramatic women must be cautious that they do not steal the show when that is not appropriate.
•Make certain, if you love classic clothing, to mix it up a bit so that you are not boring.
•Frilly, filmy dresses with heels may appear too "sexy" for an office work setting. Save the look for evening.
•Natural style woman have to work at dressing up when that is what the occasion calls for.
In other words, whatever your style signature is - use some creativity and ingenuity to match the occasion.
This is one part of fashion that is ALL ABOUT YOU! So have fun and enjoy making harmony between your body, personality and clothes!
Carin Hansen was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. After a long battle she emerged victorious and began a one-on-one wardrobe and beauty consulting business for other women journeying through cancer. She has been a model, actress, talent agency owner, benefit founder, certified acting/modeling instructor, writer, speaker and passionate cancer advocate. It is important to remember that Carin is not a physician and does not subscribe to or recommend any particular medical procedure or alternative treatment. She strongly urges you to consult with your Primary Physician, Oncologist and/or Surgeon before implementing any of her advice.
Please visit http://www.bridges2beauty.net for helpful and hopeFULL information and products related to health, beauty and cancer. On her site you can request a free pdf or purchase a copy of Carin's book, A Woman's Cancer Journey Primer, subscribe to her free monthly newsletter Cancer Answers or request a personal phone consultation. Here is a direct link to purchase the book: http://www.bridges2beauty.net/catalog/item/4753742/4807746.htm
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Christmas Baby Clothes
This holiday season shower your child with new baby clothes. Make sure that your children look their best in new holiday sweaters and pants. Ensure that your child is picture perfect all bundled up in the cold weather when you family gathers for that holiday picture.
Find the best baby clothes for your little munchkin. Choose from girl's dresses in taffeta, velveteen, and tulle. Make sure your little princess looks that part this holiday season. Whether is black, red and pink skirts or plaid and patterned dresses make sure that your little girl always looks her best. When you look back on photographs of baby's first Christmas, smile to remember your baby clothes in these adorable little dresses. You can also find little leggings to pair with holiday dresses. With sweaters and wraps this winter,your baby will always be cozy and warm. By pairing this look with a tiny pair of patent leather shoes, you'll be sure to melt any relatives heart.
Dress your baby boy in warm holiday baby clothes. Search for seasonal plaid one-piece woven bodysuits in all colors. Be sure to dress your baby in style by matching a tiny baby polo with jeans and khakis. Finally, dress your baby boy in argyle sweaters to complete this festive look. You want you baby boy's holiday clothing to be both durable and adorable. Find clothing that will look great, but will stand up to the treatment your son will give it. Make sure that you son looks amazing in his khakis and sweaters during the photographs then easily throw them in the dryer to be cleaned. When it comes to holiday clothes there is no exception, they can still get just as dirty as everyday clothing. Be prepared for rambunctious boys and girls this holiday season with adorable, affordable, and washable baby clothes.
Whether shopping for your children or someone else's, find baby clothes to fit all sizes and occasions. As most kids clothing are sized according to age, if you know the birthday (or have a close guess), you know the right size to buy. Find 6 month sweaters, 12 month taffeta dresses, and 24 month jeans. Don't forget to find that special pair of pajamas for your precious little boy or girl. Holiday pajamas are the ideal gift to give. It is impossible to have too many pairs of pajamas, especially adorable holiday ones that are bound to please. Find Santa Clause or reindeer decorated pajamas. Whether it be frilly nightgrowns or PJ bodysuits, a pair of pajamas will meet your childs needs. Friends and family will love how adorable your little one looks on Christmas morning in their holiday pajamas.
Be sure to find the right baby clothes this holiday season. Whether it is for your childen or your friend's child, holiday clothing is sure to be a great gift. Find festive holiday wear, as well as clothing for after the holidays as well. During the holidays, there are lots of sales to be found on all sorts of children's clothing. Start shopping today and have a very Merry Christmas!
Suzan prefers baby clothes for her babies. shopping for kids clothes is her favorite hobby.
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Find the best baby clothes for your little munchkin. Choose from girl's dresses in taffeta, velveteen, and tulle. Make sure your little princess looks that part this holiday season. Whether is black, red and pink skirts or plaid and patterned dresses make sure that your little girl always looks her best. When you look back on photographs of baby's first Christmas, smile to remember your baby clothes in these adorable little dresses. You can also find little leggings to pair with holiday dresses. With sweaters and wraps this winter,your baby will always be cozy and warm. By pairing this look with a tiny pair of patent leather shoes, you'll be sure to melt any relatives heart.
Dress your baby boy in warm holiday baby clothes. Search for seasonal plaid one-piece woven bodysuits in all colors. Be sure to dress your baby in style by matching a tiny baby polo with jeans and khakis. Finally, dress your baby boy in argyle sweaters to complete this festive look. You want you baby boy's holiday clothing to be both durable and adorable. Find clothing that will look great, but will stand up to the treatment your son will give it. Make sure that you son looks amazing in his khakis and sweaters during the photographs then easily throw them in the dryer to be cleaned. When it comes to holiday clothes there is no exception, they can still get just as dirty as everyday clothing. Be prepared for rambunctious boys and girls this holiday season with adorable, affordable, and washable baby clothes.
Whether shopping for your children or someone else's, find baby clothes to fit all sizes and occasions. As most kids clothing are sized according to age, if you know the birthday (or have a close guess), you know the right size to buy. Find 6 month sweaters, 12 month taffeta dresses, and 24 month jeans. Don't forget to find that special pair of pajamas for your precious little boy or girl. Holiday pajamas are the ideal gift to give. It is impossible to have too many pairs of pajamas, especially adorable holiday ones that are bound to please. Find Santa Clause or reindeer decorated pajamas. Whether it be frilly nightgrowns or PJ bodysuits, a pair of pajamas will meet your childs needs. Friends and family will love how adorable your little one looks on Christmas morning in their holiday pajamas.
Be sure to find the right baby clothes this holiday season. Whether it is for your childen or your friend's child, holiday clothing is sure to be a great gift. Find festive holiday wear, as well as clothing for after the holidays as well. During the holidays, there are lots of sales to be found on all sorts of children's clothing. Start shopping today and have a very Merry Christmas!
Suzan prefers baby clothes for her babies. shopping for kids clothes is her favorite hobby.
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Bridal Pearl Jewelry - Where Pearls Come From and Why They Are Great on Your Wedding Day
Pearls are produced by mollusks including oysters, mussels and clams. However, mussels and clams rarely produce them while oysters commonly produce them no matter if they are in freshwater or in saltwater.
The idea that pearls are produced from sand intruding into the shell of an oyster is false. Sand is an inorganic material while the gems are formed by organic materials that are caught inside the oyster. As a defense mechanism, the oyster wraps the organic material with a substance called nacre, resulting to what is known as mother of pearl.
Most people believe that pearls should have an imperfect form since they are products of nature. However, there are those that are formed perfectly and these are considered very valuable pearls. Unlike the common belief that pearls are usually white, pearls come in various colors like black, green, red and even blue. Different-colored pearls can be found all over the world but only the South Pacific has produced black pearls.
Among the kinds of pearls are cultured pearls either in saltwater or freshwater. South Sea pearls produced by golden lipped oysters and are cultured in Indonesia and Tahitian pearls or black pearls that are produced by black lipped oysters and are cultured in Cook Islands or in the French Polynesia.
So how can one determine if it is real or an imitation? Real pearls tend to feel sandy when rubbed along the edge of the front teeth while imitation ones fell smooth.
Aside from the kinds of oyster from which pearls are produced, the quality is determined according to their luster or shine. Thick nacres that have been left in the water longer are generally shinier. The shape is also important and the rounder, the better. The larger the pearl, the rarer they are and the more expensive.
There is a legend that Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in a glass of wine before drinking it, simply to win a bet with Marc Antony that she could consume the entire wealth of a nation in just one meal. However, in another version of that story, it was intended to help her win Antony's heart. In ancient Rome, the pearl was the decisive symbol of affluence and social standing, while the ancient Greeks associated it with love, marriage, and unrivaled attractiveness. The Greeks also believed the pearl would encourage marital accord and prevent new brides from crying. During the Dark Ages, knights wore pearls on the battleground, believing they had the magic to shield them from injury.
Learn more and get great deals on Bridal Pearl Jewelry.
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The idea that pearls are produced from sand intruding into the shell of an oyster is false. Sand is an inorganic material while the gems are formed by organic materials that are caught inside the oyster. As a defense mechanism, the oyster wraps the organic material with a substance called nacre, resulting to what is known as mother of pearl.
Most people believe that pearls should have an imperfect form since they are products of nature. However, there are those that are formed perfectly and these are considered very valuable pearls. Unlike the common belief that pearls are usually white, pearls come in various colors like black, green, red and even blue. Different-colored pearls can be found all over the world but only the South Pacific has produced black pearls.
Among the kinds of pearls are cultured pearls either in saltwater or freshwater. South Sea pearls produced by golden lipped oysters and are cultured in Indonesia and Tahitian pearls or black pearls that are produced by black lipped oysters and are cultured in Cook Islands or in the French Polynesia.
So how can one determine if it is real or an imitation? Real pearls tend to feel sandy when rubbed along the edge of the front teeth while imitation ones fell smooth.
Aside from the kinds of oyster from which pearls are produced, the quality is determined according to their luster or shine. Thick nacres that have been left in the water longer are generally shinier. The shape is also important and the rounder, the better. The larger the pearl, the rarer they are and the more expensive.
There is a legend that Cleopatra dissolved a pearl in a glass of wine before drinking it, simply to win a bet with Marc Antony that she could consume the entire wealth of a nation in just one meal. However, in another version of that story, it was intended to help her win Antony's heart. In ancient Rome, the pearl was the decisive symbol of affluence and social standing, while the ancient Greeks associated it with love, marriage, and unrivaled attractiveness. The Greeks also believed the pearl would encourage marital accord and prevent new brides from crying. During the Dark Ages, knights wore pearls on the battleground, believing they had the magic to shield them from injury.
Learn more and get great deals on Bridal Pearl Jewelry.
For more information, visit Bridal Pearl Jewelry on the web at http://bridalpearljewelry.net/
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All About Hair Removal Prices
In these days when cosmetic beauty is given the utmost importance and the main thing that matters is that everybody look good, it is important to know all about cosmetic procedures and related things so that this knowledge can come in handy whenever you need information about these procedures. The best part is that this information is actually absolutely free and you can find it anywhere when you need it. Another great thing is that this information can also be readily had not just from the internet but also from easily accessible professionals who are waiting to answer all your queries about this.
Hair removal is a cosmetic procedure in the fact that it is a procedure that if not done, will not have any major or even minor ill effect on the body. The main goal of a cosmetic procedure like removal of hair is to make sure that the appearance of the person is improved and also that the person who has undergone such a cosmetic procedure such as removal of hair should look better than what it was before the procedure.
Hair removal is something that is very varied as far as prices are concerned and this is why it is difficult to find some hard information. One of the main things that removal of hair costs depend on is the procedure that is being employed to remove the hair. There are several ways to permanently remove hair and two of the most popular that are commercially used are laser hair removal and also by electrolysis. These two methods are vastly different from each other as while one uses a laser to remove hair, the other uses electric currents to kill the roots of the hair so that hair doesn't grow back again.
You can read more information about hair removal prices, and read exclusive reviews vitamins hair loss from my websites.
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Hair removal is a cosmetic procedure in the fact that it is a procedure that if not done, will not have any major or even minor ill effect on the body. The main goal of a cosmetic procedure like removal of hair is to make sure that the appearance of the person is improved and also that the person who has undergone such a cosmetic procedure such as removal of hair should look better than what it was before the procedure.
Hair removal is something that is very varied as far as prices are concerned and this is why it is difficult to find some hard information. One of the main things that removal of hair costs depend on is the procedure that is being employed to remove the hair. There are several ways to permanently remove hair and two of the most popular that are commercially used are laser hair removal and also by electrolysis. These two methods are vastly different from each other as while one uses a laser to remove hair, the other uses electric currents to kill the roots of the hair so that hair doesn't grow back again.
You can read more information about hair removal prices, and read exclusive reviews vitamins hair loss from my websites.
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Women's Interest Topic of the Day
Today, we have the first black president, and that is a major statement about the United States, it shows that more and more glass ceilings and barriers are being broken. And it's very good to see that, but I ask you how much do you know regarding the history of how America came to this place in time? I ask because recently, I read and scanned through a very interesting book. In fact, I'd like to recommend it to you, as it is some interesting reading, the name of this book is;
"Book of Black Heroes - Great Women in the Struggle" Volumes One and Two, Edited by Toyomi Igus and written by Veronica Freeman Ellis, Diane Patrick, Valerie Wilson Wesley, published by Just Us Books, Inc, New York, NY, (1991), volume one = 110 pages and volume two = 107 pages, ISBN: 0-590-46629-1.
In these volumes are listed all the famous black women in history, those names we all know such as Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Winnie Mandela, Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Florence Griffin Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, and Mae C. Jamison - and yet, this book allows us to see much more, names that made absolutely significant contributions to black American women, names that you may not have heard of but whose contributions should be known.
Every true American should read through these volumes and get to know the people who brought us so far, contributed so much, and made America so great. Whether one is a racist, or sees no color, this book reminds us of who we are and how we got here, and the importance that one single individual can make in the cause of freedom. All women should know this history, and all men should understand and get to know these historical figures.
This is a book about America, and how far we've come - it's wonderful to see. Indeed, I hope you will please consider this and email me if you too are making significant contributions to this great nation. Think on it, focus, and deliver on that promise.
Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes it's hard work to write 21,300 articles; http://www.bloggingcontent.net/.
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"Book of Black Heroes - Great Women in the Struggle" Volumes One and Two, Edited by Toyomi Igus and written by Veronica Freeman Ellis, Diane Patrick, Valerie Wilson Wesley, published by Just Us Books, Inc, New York, NY, (1991), volume one = 110 pages and volume two = 107 pages, ISBN: 0-590-46629-1.
In these volumes are listed all the famous black women in history, those names we all know such as Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, Winnie Mandela, Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Florence Griffin Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, and Mae C. Jamison - and yet, this book allows us to see much more, names that made absolutely significant contributions to black American women, names that you may not have heard of but whose contributions should be known.
Every true American should read through these volumes and get to know the people who brought us so far, contributed so much, and made America so great. Whether one is a racist, or sees no color, this book reminds us of who we are and how we got here, and the importance that one single individual can make in the cause of freedom. All women should know this history, and all men should understand and get to know these historical figures.
This is a book about America, and how far we've come - it's wonderful to see. Indeed, I hope you will please consider this and email me if you too are making significant contributions to this great nation. Think on it, focus, and deliver on that promise.
Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes it's hard work to write 21,300 articles; http://www.bloggingcontent.net/.
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Women And Their Bags
Women love fashion. Who doesn't? One thing that will not run out in fashion is accessories which in general are girl's best friends. A woman's beauty is enhanced by the accessories that she wears. Handbags is one of the most adored women accessories, even though it is expensive, women still opt to have it not as a sign of vanity but as a necessity. If only every woman can afford to have a designer's handbag then every month there would be shortage of supply and high demand for this accessory.
Women can get away with a bad hair or even having not so very fashionable shoes but never without a handbag. Because women needs a lot of things when they walk out of the house that is why they need to have a good quality handbag which they carry with them. Handbags for women also symbolize the fashion statement which they opt to use.
There are many handbags which women could purchase, but women knows one rule and that is to have just one durable and high quality handbag. Although it can be expensive, women still invest in good quality bags even some opt to have designer's handbag.
Designer's handbag does not mean it has to be expensive. There are designer's handbag that are affordable and with high quality. Bags which are released during the last season will be obsolete after another style has been open to the public and the latter will be put on sale. Opting to purchase cheap designer's bag will be a great option for women to have their favorite brand of bag hanging on their shoulders. Purchasing outdated original handbags is also an option for women to own good quality of bags in a lower price. These items are all original but were stocked for a long period of time.
If you can't still afford to have cheap designer's bag, you can still own a very classy designer's bag by renting them. This is very popular for those women who love bags especially those with names and just can't afford to buy one.
Women and bags are two things which are inseparable. The joy and happiness which these accessories give to women is incomparable. Whether it is a classy expensive one, an outdated bag or even borrowed, women would still want to have those hanging on their shoulders when they are walking down the street. Bags will be forever part of every woman's closet and they would always want to have a new one every now and then even if it cost a hundred of dollars.
If you want to start your handbag business search for a reliable wholesale tote bags dealer online today. There are many beautiful and good quality inspired wholesale handbags which you can order and sell to your girl friends
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Women can get away with a bad hair or even having not so very fashionable shoes but never without a handbag. Because women needs a lot of things when they walk out of the house that is why they need to have a good quality handbag which they carry with them. Handbags for women also symbolize the fashion statement which they opt to use.
There are many handbags which women could purchase, but women knows one rule and that is to have just one durable and high quality handbag. Although it can be expensive, women still invest in good quality bags even some opt to have designer's handbag.
Designer's handbag does not mean it has to be expensive. There are designer's handbag that are affordable and with high quality. Bags which are released during the last season will be obsolete after another style has been open to the public and the latter will be put on sale. Opting to purchase cheap designer's bag will be a great option for women to have their favorite brand of bag hanging on their shoulders. Purchasing outdated original handbags is also an option for women to own good quality of bags in a lower price. These items are all original but were stocked for a long period of time.
If you can't still afford to have cheap designer's bag, you can still own a very classy designer's bag by renting them. This is very popular for those women who love bags especially those with names and just can't afford to buy one.
Women and bags are two things which are inseparable. The joy and happiness which these accessories give to women is incomparable. Whether it is a classy expensive one, an outdated bag or even borrowed, women would still want to have those hanging on their shoulders when they are walking down the street. Bags will be forever part of every woman's closet and they would always want to have a new one every now and then even if it cost a hundred of dollars.
If you want to start your handbag business search for a reliable wholesale tote bags dealer online today. There are many beautiful and good quality inspired wholesale handbags which you can order and sell to your girl friends
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Women Want Their Fair Share Too
Many believe that women do not get a fair shake when it comes to government contracts in business. Perhaps this is why many women have gotten together in entrepreneurial women's groups, to work together towards the common cause of profits and sustainable businesses. Not long ago, I was discussing this with a female entrepreneur over a cup of coffee at Starbucks. We both laughed when we read an article in the LA times while we were sitting and talking about how she might go about marketing or business locally.
In fact, a recent article in the Los Angeles Times titled; "Minorities, Women Urge LA to Share the Wealth - Black, Latino, and Asian Owned Business call on the City to Steer 35% of its $1.1 Billion in Annual Contracts to them, and Women Owned Firms," by Cyndia Zwahlen published in November of 2010.
If local governments, and state agencies will open their contracts and bidding up to women-owned businesses, and work to steer those contracts towards them, then perhaps they can do just as well as many of the male owned businesses which currently dominate many of the contracts in some of the regional markets. Luckily, I am proud to announce that the Small Business Administration has indeed made it easier for women to bid on and get federal contracts for services and products.
In fact, when you fill out the form at the GSA, there are several boxes to check if you are a woman owned business and can prove it. Some men think this is unfair, because they believe everyone should be treated equally, and the best person to get the contract, whether it is a woman or a man. Suffice it to say, after talking to my friend who's a woman entrepreneur, I also saw her point, and understand that she is doing what is in her own best self interests to try to put her business where it belongs and in her opinion we must; level playing field for women-owned businesses. Indeed, I hope you will please consider this woman's topic of the day, and think on it.
Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes it's hard work to write 21,300 articles; http://www.bloggingcontent.net/
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In fact, a recent article in the Los Angeles Times titled; "Minorities, Women Urge LA to Share the Wealth - Black, Latino, and Asian Owned Business call on the City to Steer 35% of its $1.1 Billion in Annual Contracts to them, and Women Owned Firms," by Cyndia Zwahlen published in November of 2010.
If local governments, and state agencies will open their contracts and bidding up to women-owned businesses, and work to steer those contracts towards them, then perhaps they can do just as well as many of the male owned businesses which currently dominate many of the contracts in some of the regional markets. Luckily, I am proud to announce that the Small Business Administration has indeed made it easier for women to bid on and get federal contracts for services and products.
In fact, when you fill out the form at the GSA, there are several boxes to check if you are a woman owned business and can prove it. Some men think this is unfair, because they believe everyone should be treated equally, and the best person to get the contract, whether it is a woman or a man. Suffice it to say, after talking to my friend who's a woman entrepreneur, I also saw her point, and understand that she is doing what is in her own best self interests to try to put her business where it belongs and in her opinion we must; level playing field for women-owned businesses. Indeed, I hope you will please consider this woman's topic of the day, and think on it.
Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes it's hard work to write 21,300 articles; http://www.bloggingcontent.net/
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Find Out the Ideal Treatment For Your Oily Facial Skin
Looking your best can be hard especially if you have an oily facial skin. A lot of young and even old people are having problems with oily face. The excess oils are produced by sebaceous glands and this is brought about by different factors. The most common causes of excessive oil production are pregnancy, menopause, adolescence, genetics, sun exposure, smoking, and unhealthy diet.
You might have noticed that the causes have a something to do with the lifestyle of the person. Why don't you conduct a lifestyle check to determine if you have vices, and if you're eating lots of greasy foods? There are various ways to control your oily facial skin. You have two options - natural and commercial.
If you can't avoid the use of facial cleansers, body scrubs, and face cream, you can still use them but stay away from the products that contain excess moisturizer and alcohol. Why don't you try the product lines under Bare Escentuals? According to product ratings, these products are gaining popularity due to their efficacy. Find a boutique that offers these products at a reasonable rate. You can also prevent your face from looking older by gathering relevant information online. Thanks to the internet, you can determine the products that finally you can use to stop oily skin. You will also need to use facial masks at least 2 to 3 times a week but opt for the clay-based one.
For those who are not comfortable with commercial ones, you will have to stick with natural solutions. You can use chamomile and other essential oils when steaming the face. Aside from that, you can also use dried herbs in the steam like rosemary, thyme, etc. If you love using the facial masks, you can try papaya instead. Simply mash papaya and cover it on your face for 5 to 10 minutes. This can help in lessening the oily facial skin in no time. Make your choice today and you will surely be able to say goodbye to your oily skin. Determine the ideal treatment that will suit your skin type and most specially, your budget.
Chelsea Harr is an expert on how to control Oily Skin Face. Read more at http://www.beautytipsforface.com
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You might have noticed that the causes have a something to do with the lifestyle of the person. Why don't you conduct a lifestyle check to determine if you have vices, and if you're eating lots of greasy foods? There are various ways to control your oily facial skin. You have two options - natural and commercial.
If you can't avoid the use of facial cleansers, body scrubs, and face cream, you can still use them but stay away from the products that contain excess moisturizer and alcohol. Why don't you try the product lines under Bare Escentuals? According to product ratings, these products are gaining popularity due to their efficacy. Find a boutique that offers these products at a reasonable rate. You can also prevent your face from looking older by gathering relevant information online. Thanks to the internet, you can determine the products that finally you can use to stop oily skin. You will also need to use facial masks at least 2 to 3 times a week but opt for the clay-based one.
For those who are not comfortable with commercial ones, you will have to stick with natural solutions. You can use chamomile and other essential oils when steaming the face. Aside from that, you can also use dried herbs in the steam like rosemary, thyme, etc. If you love using the facial masks, you can try papaya instead. Simply mash papaya and cover it on your face for 5 to 10 minutes. This can help in lessening the oily facial skin in no time. Make your choice today and you will surely be able to say goodbye to your oily skin. Determine the ideal treatment that will suit your skin type and most specially, your budget.
Chelsea Harr is an expert on how to control Oily Skin Face. Read more at http://www.beautytipsforface.com
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Tubal Ligation Reversal to Have More Children
Tubal reversal surgery to have more children is very common. Women who have had a tubal ligation may regret their decision and want to have children again. But many times when a couple brings this up to the regular physician they can be a bit mislead.
When a couple decides that they want more children and the woman has had a tubal ligation or her tubes tied what are the options available? All too often those in the medical field will tell the couple their only option is IVF or In vitro fertilization. With couples who are unaware of their options they may believe this is the only viable option.
For those who have a physician that is current with tubal reversal surgery they are not only given another option but a better one. Tubal ligation reversal not only has better pregnancy statistics but is more natural and less expensive than IVF.
Tubal reversal surgery is performed by expert surgeons and is performed as an outpatient procedure by the leading tubal reversal center. The price for this surgery is about $7000. Patients can usually return to their homes the following day after the nurse checks to make sure you are beginning to heal. All follow-up care and questions are answered by the staff.
Reversal is an option that is good for those who want to have more than one child but not at the same time. Because of the high rate of multiples with IVF many do not find this desirable. With tubal reversal the couple can have more children after the first when they choose without added medical intervention.
Although IVF does work for many it is not the only option for those who want to conceive naturally after having their tubes tied. For those who are not told of this option and find out after the fact can get upset. This is not always the physicians fault. For those who have been in medical school it is quite common for those to state that tubal reversal was not spoken of nearly as much as tubal ligation reversal. IVF is generally more heard of in the media as well as in the hospitals and physicians offices.
If you are interested Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has an extensive website that videos, a message board and a blog. The staff is available to answer questions seven days a week through a free phone consultation.
Tubal ligation reversal is available for those who want to have children after having their tubes tied.
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When a couple decides that they want more children and the woman has had a tubal ligation or her tubes tied what are the options available? All too often those in the medical field will tell the couple their only option is IVF or In vitro fertilization. With couples who are unaware of their options they may believe this is the only viable option.
For those who have a physician that is current with tubal reversal surgery they are not only given another option but a better one. Tubal ligation reversal not only has better pregnancy statistics but is more natural and less expensive than IVF.
Tubal reversal surgery is performed by expert surgeons and is performed as an outpatient procedure by the leading tubal reversal center. The price for this surgery is about $7000. Patients can usually return to their homes the following day after the nurse checks to make sure you are beginning to heal. All follow-up care and questions are answered by the staff.
Reversal is an option that is good for those who want to have more than one child but not at the same time. Because of the high rate of multiples with IVF many do not find this desirable. With tubal reversal the couple can have more children after the first when they choose without added medical intervention.
Although IVF does work for many it is not the only option for those who want to conceive naturally after having their tubes tied. For those who are not told of this option and find out after the fact can get upset. This is not always the physicians fault. For those who have been in medical school it is quite common for those to state that tubal reversal was not spoken of nearly as much as tubal ligation reversal. IVF is generally more heard of in the media as well as in the hospitals and physicians offices.
If you are interested Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has an extensive website that videos, a message board and a blog. The staff is available to answer questions seven days a week through a free phone consultation.
Tubal ligation reversal is available for those who want to have children after having their tubes tied.
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Looking Through All Those Bridal Dresses
Shopping for bridal dresses - both for the bride and bridesmaids - is both a dream and a nightmare for most women. Yes, you may have been dreaming of your wedding day for a long time, but now that it's upon you, it's a lot of work. A huge number of company, designers and importers of dresses exist, and they all think they have the best bridal dresses for your wedding, but do they actually?
This all comes down to your tastes, your budget and the amount of time you have available to get everything, in addition to your dresses together before the days run out. Trying to balance all of these different things can be a real headache. Luckily, there are a number of ways to weed out what you don't need and get down to business for your wedding.
It may be nice on television, but you most likely will not be purchasing a dress from a major design boutique or with the help of a highly paid wedding planner. Instead, you'll probably have to do all that work yourself with maybe a little assistance from your family.
So this leaves shopping a local boutiques, wedding outlets and online. It's best to start online. Not necessarily because you will be buying a dress online, but because it will give you the best opportunity to focus your tastes and be aware of what is out there on the market. The Web will have both discount and high-end products that you can browse through with just a couple of clicks.
If you do happen to buy one through the Web, you'll most likely need it altered, but this usually isn't too much of a problem.
Once you have your perspective a little more focused, browse your local shops. These might have some smaller designers that would've been missed by large online chains, and you may find something you really like in these places. Plus, they can give you a lot more options in the number of alterations their can do for their own dresses.
Discount chains can be a great place to find a number of dresses that may have gone out of the most contemporary fashion, but are still nonetheless excellent dresses. These are also ideal locations for finding bridesmaid dresses, which can become very expensive put together.
Though you're in a hurry, take your time in choosing bridal dresses, you'll be wearing them for more than just one day.
Mark Alford is a jack-of-all-trades who enjoys helping others learn about a variety of topics.
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This all comes down to your tastes, your budget and the amount of time you have available to get everything, in addition to your dresses together before the days run out. Trying to balance all of these different things can be a real headache. Luckily, there are a number of ways to weed out what you don't need and get down to business for your wedding.
It may be nice on television, but you most likely will not be purchasing a dress from a major design boutique or with the help of a highly paid wedding planner. Instead, you'll probably have to do all that work yourself with maybe a little assistance from your family.
So this leaves shopping a local boutiques, wedding outlets and online. It's best to start online. Not necessarily because you will be buying a dress online, but because it will give you the best opportunity to focus your tastes and be aware of what is out there on the market. The Web will have both discount and high-end products that you can browse through with just a couple of clicks.
If you do happen to buy one through the Web, you'll most likely need it altered, but this usually isn't too much of a problem.
Once you have your perspective a little more focused, browse your local shops. These might have some smaller designers that would've been missed by large online chains, and you may find something you really like in these places. Plus, they can give you a lot more options in the number of alterations their can do for their own dresses.
Discount chains can be a great place to find a number of dresses that may have gone out of the most contemporary fashion, but are still nonetheless excellent dresses. These are also ideal locations for finding bridesmaid dresses, which can become very expensive put together.
Though you're in a hurry, take your time in choosing bridal dresses, you'll be wearing them for more than just one day.
Mark Alford is a jack-of-all-trades who enjoys helping others learn about a variety of topics.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_Alford
An Insider's View of a Quinceanera (Coming of Age) In Central Mexico
Frequently I get emails either calling me crazy for moving into Central Mexico or thanking me for caring for and about Mexicans. To my knowledge, I am the first researcher to permanently relocate to a rural Mexican village. Like all teachers, I feel that I get way more joy out of teaching than the students get out of my presence. Let me give you an example. July 3, 2010 was to be a really big day for our neighbor. Zitlaly Yoana Aguirre Murrieta, was to celebrate her quinceañera. Every Mexican girl looks forward to this celebration for her entire childhood. This ritual, both the mass and the social gathering afterwards, signals her transition into adulthood. It is her "coming out" party, the time when her family formally presents her to the public as a young woman.
Zitlaly has been close to us for two years because she is a sensitive young woman who volunteers helping with the equine therapy for disabled kids and adults that we offer in our yard. She lives next door to us and often keeps an eye on our therapy horses. Her older sister has been a volunteer Karate teacher in the community center were we were the coordinators of volunteers. Therefore, we were not surprised when weeks ahead of time Zitlaly asked us to help her create quinceañera invitations for 200 people. The process involved designing, photographing her and reworking endless times to get her invitations "just right" within her developing organizational experiences. During those weeks she developed confidence, as she repainted the metal fence outside her home, practiced dance steps with male and female friends in her backyard, and made sure where people would park on her special night. The transition was a joy to observe and helped us three Celtic heritage adults better understand the roots of this Mexican tradition.
Yesterday the weather reflected the monsoon season; the sky was filled with black violently moving clouds. The sky repeatedly poured forth seemingly endless amounts of moisture onto tiny corn and sorghum plants and also onto Zitlaly's quinceañera celebration. There were at least 100 people of all ages gathered under rented portable canopies sitting in chairs covered in white fabric, despite the weather, the music reverberated through our little village. The D.J.'s were inside a clear plastic square tent (to protect their equipment) that looked as big as the typical shipping containers often seen riding on the backs of commercial18-wheeled trucks. None-the-less, soaking wet celebrants danced under the stars, the rain, or any extra vinyl tarp that might still be left standing.
My family consists of three "seasoned" teachers (my hair is snow white, the two of them have gray streaks). We all thought we understood the joy of teaching, but until we came to this area in 2005 and then moved to this village in May 2008 we knew nothing of the depth of respect that the teachers of Mexican children receive as a daily expectation by parents and teachers alike. My teaching career was always Mexican children, immigrant Mexican-American children, but the roots of the culture are alive and well in Central Mexico and the depth of respect found here is remarkable.
The family bonds are equally remarkable in this developing country. When too many people live in homes with sheets where doors and windows should be, no one has heat or air conditioning, when only a handful of families have a way to heat bath water (many lack plumbed bathrooms) and windows screens are an oddity, life is hard. Death is all too common. That is why each day is lived to the fullest and each contact with another human being is a sincere exchange of kindness.
Last night I danced with a 5 year old girl who lost her mother to cancer a few months ago, a 4 year old boy who is being raised by grandma because her mother needs to travel far to find work and13 year old boy who is totally deaf. I danced with many others whose day-to-day life touches mine in a way far more intimately than is found in most developed countries. My neighbors know me with such depth because they care to know me. I know them because they have honored me by allowing me inside their world. They have opened their hearts to my family and me. They always invite me to family events, they listen and laugh when I walk into their classrooms and teach English, even the teenagers wave back as I pass them on the dirt roads and every single one of them is my teacher of Spanish.
I must excuse myself now because it is Sunday and nearly 9am. At 9am on Sundays a neighbor will bring me fresh eggs from her hens and homemade cheese from her kitchen. I will make a purchase right at my front gate, a local purchase of her outstanding handcrafted food from her domestic animals and we will have a social exchange also. This coming week I will feed my family food that both my neighbor lady created and food from my own organic veggie garden.
Although I appreciate those outside my world thinking that I am helping this community, the fact is it is they who are making my mature years the absolute best years of my entire life.
Jacqueline Zaleski Mackenzie, PhD
Expert in Bilingual Education & Non-Profit Business (since 1986)
USA & Mexico non profit (sin lucro)
http://www.spanishimmersioneducation.org
jzm@email.arizona.edu or jzmackenziephd@gmail.com
The First Researcher to Permanently Relocate to a Rural Mexican Village
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jacqueline_Z_Mackenzie,_Ph.D.
Zitlaly has been close to us for two years because she is a sensitive young woman who volunteers helping with the equine therapy for disabled kids and adults that we offer in our yard. She lives next door to us and often keeps an eye on our therapy horses. Her older sister has been a volunteer Karate teacher in the community center were we were the coordinators of volunteers. Therefore, we were not surprised when weeks ahead of time Zitlaly asked us to help her create quinceañera invitations for 200 people. The process involved designing, photographing her and reworking endless times to get her invitations "just right" within her developing organizational experiences. During those weeks she developed confidence, as she repainted the metal fence outside her home, practiced dance steps with male and female friends in her backyard, and made sure where people would park on her special night. The transition was a joy to observe and helped us three Celtic heritage adults better understand the roots of this Mexican tradition.
Yesterday the weather reflected the monsoon season; the sky was filled with black violently moving clouds. The sky repeatedly poured forth seemingly endless amounts of moisture onto tiny corn and sorghum plants and also onto Zitlaly's quinceañera celebration. There were at least 100 people of all ages gathered under rented portable canopies sitting in chairs covered in white fabric, despite the weather, the music reverberated through our little village. The D.J.'s were inside a clear plastic square tent (to protect their equipment) that looked as big as the typical shipping containers often seen riding on the backs of commercial18-wheeled trucks. None-the-less, soaking wet celebrants danced under the stars, the rain, or any extra vinyl tarp that might still be left standing.
My family consists of three "seasoned" teachers (my hair is snow white, the two of them have gray streaks). We all thought we understood the joy of teaching, but until we came to this area in 2005 and then moved to this village in May 2008 we knew nothing of the depth of respect that the teachers of Mexican children receive as a daily expectation by parents and teachers alike. My teaching career was always Mexican children, immigrant Mexican-American children, but the roots of the culture are alive and well in Central Mexico and the depth of respect found here is remarkable.
The family bonds are equally remarkable in this developing country. When too many people live in homes with sheets where doors and windows should be, no one has heat or air conditioning, when only a handful of families have a way to heat bath water (many lack plumbed bathrooms) and windows screens are an oddity, life is hard. Death is all too common. That is why each day is lived to the fullest and each contact with another human being is a sincere exchange of kindness.
Last night I danced with a 5 year old girl who lost her mother to cancer a few months ago, a 4 year old boy who is being raised by grandma because her mother needs to travel far to find work and13 year old boy who is totally deaf. I danced with many others whose day-to-day life touches mine in a way far more intimately than is found in most developed countries. My neighbors know me with such depth because they care to know me. I know them because they have honored me by allowing me inside their world. They have opened their hearts to my family and me. They always invite me to family events, they listen and laugh when I walk into their classrooms and teach English, even the teenagers wave back as I pass them on the dirt roads and every single one of them is my teacher of Spanish.
I must excuse myself now because it is Sunday and nearly 9am. At 9am on Sundays a neighbor will bring me fresh eggs from her hens and homemade cheese from her kitchen. I will make a purchase right at my front gate, a local purchase of her outstanding handcrafted food from her domestic animals and we will have a social exchange also. This coming week I will feed my family food that both my neighbor lady created and food from my own organic veggie garden.
Although I appreciate those outside my world thinking that I am helping this community, the fact is it is they who are making my mature years the absolute best years of my entire life.
Jacqueline Zaleski Mackenzie, PhD
Expert in Bilingual Education & Non-Profit Business (since 1986)
USA & Mexico non profit (sin lucro)
http://www.spanishimmersioneducation.org
jzm@email.arizona.edu or jzmackenziephd@gmail.com
The First Researcher to Permanently Relocate to a Rural Mexican Village
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jacqueline_Z_Mackenzie,_Ph.D.
Eyelash Extensions, False Eyelashes Or Growing Your Own Eyelashes Naturally
Well girls, what's it to be? So many options on the market, and yes, they all have a price - not just the up front costs but the on going maintenance of those lovely lash treatments! Lovely lashes are of course every woman's dream, but we're not all gifted with amazing eyelashes. To get the look, how do we choose? Lets take a look at our options:
False Eyelashes
Adventurous and have a steady, artistic hand? You can try your luck with eyelash glue and stick on an amazing choice of false eyelashes. They come in many colours, lengths, and thickness, with options to dazzle your friends with added bling or even glow in the dark lashes! False eyelashes are either sold as Individual or Strip and come in shades from blondes to black or wild colours like greens and purples. The difference between individual and strip lashes is in the application. Individual lashes in two styles: regular or cluster, are applied to the base of your eyelashes to create a fuller look. Individual lashes generally will stay in place until your natural eyelash sheds. Strip eyelashes on the other hand are applied to the eyelid across the top of your natural eyelash line and can be removed and re-used. They are priced as cheap as ten dollars made from synthetic or silk, or as much as forty dollars for a pair. If budget isn't a problem you can lash out on a pair of fox hair eyelashes for around $1000 - thank goodness they're reusable! If it's costume makeup you're doing, then by all means - go crazy! To achieve a 'natural' look the general rule is to stick to shades that most suit your natural colour. If it's evening wear your creating lovely lashes for, then go with black.
Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash Extensions are pricey; however give a more permanent look. Heading to the salon for some is a more reassuring way of getting the look right. Eyelash extensions are single strands of synthetic eyelashes, curved to replicate a natural eyelash. They are applied to individual eyelashes, one lash at a time, by a qualified technician. They don't come cheap, but prices can vary. What you need to look for when comparing prices is the quality of the lashes being used, the qualifications of the technician and the on-going cost of getting your eyelash extensions refilled. Different salons will have different price structures. Your initial treatment will be a 'full set', which is between 50 to 70 lashes per eye and can take from 90 minutes up to complete the treatment, costing from $150 - $200. Touch ups can be from $3 - $5 per lash (which can add up quickly!) or a set price for a set amount of refill lashes, and can take 30 minutes upwards. They last around 6 weeks, as long as you don't wear waterproof mascara.
Grow Your Own Eyelashes Naturally
Another craze in the quest for perfect eyelashes is to enhance or make your own eyelashes grow naturally. The key to these products is to nourish and strengthen brittle eyelashes as well as to stimulate new growth. Generally the products come in a mascara wand and contain a protein formula, applied once or twice a day. What to look for when purchasing: Make sure the ingredients are considered safe (for sensitive eyes) and effective, as well as being clinically researched and proven. Keep in mind how much of the product you will need to use in order to get results, and if usage is on going. This should give you an indication of what it will end up costing you before you buy. Watch out for dangerous ingredients like paraben and prostaglandin.
Remember girls; there are eyelash remedies you can make from your own home!
For everything and more you need to know about eyelashes, eyelash extensions or just what glue to choose for your falsies, visit me at http://www.lovethoseeyelashextensions.com
You'll find great recipes to make your own eyelash conditioner at home.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jane_Griffiths
False Eyelashes
Adventurous and have a steady, artistic hand? You can try your luck with eyelash glue and stick on an amazing choice of false eyelashes. They come in many colours, lengths, and thickness, with options to dazzle your friends with added bling or even glow in the dark lashes! False eyelashes are either sold as Individual or Strip and come in shades from blondes to black or wild colours like greens and purples. The difference between individual and strip lashes is in the application. Individual lashes in two styles: regular or cluster, are applied to the base of your eyelashes to create a fuller look. Individual lashes generally will stay in place until your natural eyelash sheds. Strip eyelashes on the other hand are applied to the eyelid across the top of your natural eyelash line and can be removed and re-used. They are priced as cheap as ten dollars made from synthetic or silk, or as much as forty dollars for a pair. If budget isn't a problem you can lash out on a pair of fox hair eyelashes for around $1000 - thank goodness they're reusable! If it's costume makeup you're doing, then by all means - go crazy! To achieve a 'natural' look the general rule is to stick to shades that most suit your natural colour. If it's evening wear your creating lovely lashes for, then go with black.
Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash Extensions are pricey; however give a more permanent look. Heading to the salon for some is a more reassuring way of getting the look right. Eyelash extensions are single strands of synthetic eyelashes, curved to replicate a natural eyelash. They are applied to individual eyelashes, one lash at a time, by a qualified technician. They don't come cheap, but prices can vary. What you need to look for when comparing prices is the quality of the lashes being used, the qualifications of the technician and the on-going cost of getting your eyelash extensions refilled. Different salons will have different price structures. Your initial treatment will be a 'full set', which is between 50 to 70 lashes per eye and can take from 90 minutes up to complete the treatment, costing from $150 - $200. Touch ups can be from $3 - $5 per lash (which can add up quickly!) or a set price for a set amount of refill lashes, and can take 30 minutes upwards. They last around 6 weeks, as long as you don't wear waterproof mascara.
Grow Your Own Eyelashes Naturally
Another craze in the quest for perfect eyelashes is to enhance or make your own eyelashes grow naturally. The key to these products is to nourish and strengthen brittle eyelashes as well as to stimulate new growth. Generally the products come in a mascara wand and contain a protein formula, applied once or twice a day. What to look for when purchasing: Make sure the ingredients are considered safe (for sensitive eyes) and effective, as well as being clinically researched and proven. Keep in mind how much of the product you will need to use in order to get results, and if usage is on going. This should give you an indication of what it will end up costing you before you buy. Watch out for dangerous ingredients like paraben and prostaglandin.
Remember girls; there are eyelash remedies you can make from your own home!
For everything and more you need to know about eyelashes, eyelash extensions or just what glue to choose for your falsies, visit me at http://www.lovethoseeyelashextensions.com
You'll find great recipes to make your own eyelash conditioner at home.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jane_Griffiths
You Really Can Get Dressed in 10 Minutes Or Less
Everyone has done it, even you. You go to get ready for your day, evening, or special event and everything that could go wrong does go wrong! The dress you reach for has a ripped hem. "Oh, that's right! I was going to fix that!" you say out loud to yourself. You reach for a pair of pants, slip them on and they are too tight in the waist. "How did that happen?" you say. Your frustration and disappointment in yourself starts climbing, quickly. The next item you pull from your closet is a pretty blouse. "I'm sure I must have something to go with this," you say. After ten minutes of pulling things out, trying things on, tossing them on the bed or floor, you give up on the blouse. Now you're desperate! Does this sound familiar?
Ready to stop the madness? Ready to make getting dressed one of the most non-stressful events of the day? I've got some steps you can take to make your world look rosy again. I don't want you to have to struggle one more moment. Let's get started!
Even though you're busy and may think you don't have time to pre-plan your outfits, just remember all that wasted time you've experienced in the past and where that got you. Use that precious time more wisely by looking out a few days ahead. What's coming up? What do you need outfits for? Write down the events and the categories and put those great outfits together now before you're pressed for time.
For example, maybe you need three outfits for work related activities and two outfits for weekend fun events that are coming up. Pull out a portable rolling rack if you have one. If not, just lay the items on the bed and start pulling out possible choice pieces. The key is to just focus on five outfits.
As you assemble each outfit check out the following:
1. Are the items ready to wear or do they need to go to alterations, be laundered first, or does a simple button need to be secured in a sweater? Take some notes and plan the follow through.
2. Do you have all the necessary accessories and are they all in good order? Do suede shoes need brushing? Does a silver necklace need to be polished? Is a clasp broken on the beads you really want to wear next week? Take time to handle it now.
Once you have an outfit completely assembled and you like the look of it, take a picture of it so you will remember it later. If you have a full-length mirror (and you should!), you can line the mirror with these pictures or place them over the hanger of one of the pieces for an easy visual reference in the next weeks.
When you look in your closet, just look for the photos hanging from the items. Any time you see a photo, you can be assured that you have an outfit that is all ready to go! Do you see how getting dressed would take ten minutes or less once you've done your homework?
Try placing an outfit that you'll wear soon either on a hook on a wall in or near your closet. You can space three hooks. The highest one would be for the tops or jackets, the lower one for pants or a skirt and one to the right of these could hold a scarf, necklace, belt bangle or handbag that goes with it. Don't you feel calmer already?
Take time to make outfits that you'll be proud to wear. Take the stress out of getting dressed! Pressed for time? Think you need help? No problem! I'd be happy to assist you. We can take your calendar and figure out your upcoming needs. I'll be your wardrobe's guardian angel so all you have to do is grab an outfit and be prepared for your wonderful life!
Valerie Hatcher, owner of Your Total Image works with women and men who are entering, returning to or looking to advance in the workplace. She shows them how to create their best look and optimize their hiring potential. Valerie believes that a polished professional image is the key to helping women and men make that great first impression and compete in the job market. Visit Your Total Image at http://www.yourtotalimage.net.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Valerie_Hatcher
Ready to stop the madness? Ready to make getting dressed one of the most non-stressful events of the day? I've got some steps you can take to make your world look rosy again. I don't want you to have to struggle one more moment. Let's get started!
Even though you're busy and may think you don't have time to pre-plan your outfits, just remember all that wasted time you've experienced in the past and where that got you. Use that precious time more wisely by looking out a few days ahead. What's coming up? What do you need outfits for? Write down the events and the categories and put those great outfits together now before you're pressed for time.
For example, maybe you need three outfits for work related activities and two outfits for weekend fun events that are coming up. Pull out a portable rolling rack if you have one. If not, just lay the items on the bed and start pulling out possible choice pieces. The key is to just focus on five outfits.
As you assemble each outfit check out the following:
1. Are the items ready to wear or do they need to go to alterations, be laundered first, or does a simple button need to be secured in a sweater? Take some notes and plan the follow through.
2. Do you have all the necessary accessories and are they all in good order? Do suede shoes need brushing? Does a silver necklace need to be polished? Is a clasp broken on the beads you really want to wear next week? Take time to handle it now.
Once you have an outfit completely assembled and you like the look of it, take a picture of it so you will remember it later. If you have a full-length mirror (and you should!), you can line the mirror with these pictures or place them over the hanger of one of the pieces for an easy visual reference in the next weeks.
When you look in your closet, just look for the photos hanging from the items. Any time you see a photo, you can be assured that you have an outfit that is all ready to go! Do you see how getting dressed would take ten minutes or less once you've done your homework?
Try placing an outfit that you'll wear soon either on a hook on a wall in or near your closet. You can space three hooks. The highest one would be for the tops or jackets, the lower one for pants or a skirt and one to the right of these could hold a scarf, necklace, belt bangle or handbag that goes with it. Don't you feel calmer already?
Take time to make outfits that you'll be proud to wear. Take the stress out of getting dressed! Pressed for time? Think you need help? No problem! I'd be happy to assist you. We can take your calendar and figure out your upcoming needs. I'll be your wardrobe's guardian angel so all you have to do is grab an outfit and be prepared for your wonderful life!
Valerie Hatcher, owner of Your Total Image works with women and men who are entering, returning to or looking to advance in the workplace. She shows them how to create their best look and optimize their hiring potential. Valerie believes that a polished professional image is the key to helping women and men make that great first impression and compete in the job market. Visit Your Total Image at http://www.yourtotalimage.net.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Valerie_Hatcher
Applying Make Up Quickly
Is there a way to apply makeup quickly? There are times when you wake up late in the morning and you're in a hurry to go to work. If you're caught in this kind of situation, applying make up quickly is near to impossible and you will only up with an awful face. Here's good news for you -with the right techniques, you can finish this task in five minutes!
You can start by applying moisturizer and follow it with foundation. You don't have to wait another ten minutes especially when you're in a hurry. Just make sure that you blend the foundation well. Use a brush when applying instead of a sponge. After this, you can now apply the blush and again, blend well. Light coverage for the eye shadow will work for you and it saves you time as well. Get your eye liner and line the outer corners of the eyes.
When you're through, apply mascara and color your brow bone with brown or black pencil. The next is applying lipstick. Put it directly on your lips but don't smudge. Get the loose powder and apply it using a brush on your t-zone. If the blush is hardly noticeable, you can add a bit more and you're ready to go.
Before applying make up, make sure that everything you need is on the table and within easy reach. That way, you no longer have to stand or look for them inside the drawer. So you see, it is possible to finish your makeup task in no time!
Try to be careful when choosing the makeup you use. It would be best to stick with the natural ones with good quality ingredients. Once you experience any skin problems, you can use a homemade treatment available online. There are many cures and remedies for oily skin, acne, and relevant skin problems. Even if today's fashion is different from that of the 1920's, you have to monitor your skin's response to cosmetics. Maintain a beautiful glow and healthy skin by using only the safest and good quality products. Start applying make up today!
Chelsea Harr is an expert on how to Applying Make Up. Read more at http://www.beautytipsforface.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chelsea_Harr
You can start by applying moisturizer and follow it with foundation. You don't have to wait another ten minutes especially when you're in a hurry. Just make sure that you blend the foundation well. Use a brush when applying instead of a sponge. After this, you can now apply the blush and again, blend well. Light coverage for the eye shadow will work for you and it saves you time as well. Get your eye liner and line the outer corners of the eyes.
When you're through, apply mascara and color your brow bone with brown or black pencil. The next is applying lipstick. Put it directly on your lips but don't smudge. Get the loose powder and apply it using a brush on your t-zone. If the blush is hardly noticeable, you can add a bit more and you're ready to go.
Before applying make up, make sure that everything you need is on the table and within easy reach. That way, you no longer have to stand or look for them inside the drawer. So you see, it is possible to finish your makeup task in no time!
Try to be careful when choosing the makeup you use. It would be best to stick with the natural ones with good quality ingredients. Once you experience any skin problems, you can use a homemade treatment available online. There are many cures and remedies for oily skin, acne, and relevant skin problems. Even if today's fashion is different from that of the 1920's, you have to monitor your skin's response to cosmetics. Maintain a beautiful glow and healthy skin by using only the safest and good quality products. Start applying make up today!
Chelsea Harr is an expert on how to Applying Make Up. Read more at http://www.beautytipsforface.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chelsea_Harr
Applying Make Up Or Not?
Back in the 1920s, women who used cosmetics had a smaller number of problems because the products sold during those times contained fewer chemicals. Today, the situation is different. A lot of people are prone to acne, rashes, and excess oil production. This is due to the changes in the lifestyle of people and the new cosmetic products sold in the market. Is applying make up still safe these days?
Just in case you have encountered some of these facial problems, you can make use of a suitable homemade treatment, or you can use the internet to find potential remedies or cures. Over the counter products can now be obtained with ease, and if you purchase from a local drug store, the salespeople there can provide you with valuable recommendations.
The question now is whether you should apply makeup or not. Since most of the cosmetic products today contain chemicals that can harm the skin, you have to be choosy. Try to utilize the internet in finding a suitable product that contains natural ingredients that are safe. There are now review websites that you can check out and read product ratings or testimonials. The answers to your queries are just a few clicks away. Invest time and effort in reviewing a certain makeup's specifications and ingredients. It will not take you all day long to read some great and unbiased product reviews online.
Thanks to the internet, you can now find the perfect solution to your skin problems. Applying make up is often necessary, especially if you're working but make sure that you stick with the safe ones. Even if you have to go to an extra mile to obtain them, it's worth the effort. Avoid using products that contain excess moisturizer, especially if you have oily skin and stay away from those that contain alcohol. Alcohol can dry out the skin's surface which leads to excess oil production.
Now that you know how to choose the best and safest products, you can start applying make up without worrying too much about allergies or adverse skin reactions. Be a wise consumer and you can save lots of money.
Chelsea Harr is an expert on how to Applying Make Up. Read more at http://www.beautytipsforface.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chelsea_Harr
Just in case you have encountered some of these facial problems, you can make use of a suitable homemade treatment, or you can use the internet to find potential remedies or cures. Over the counter products can now be obtained with ease, and if you purchase from a local drug store, the salespeople there can provide you with valuable recommendations.
The question now is whether you should apply makeup or not. Since most of the cosmetic products today contain chemicals that can harm the skin, you have to be choosy. Try to utilize the internet in finding a suitable product that contains natural ingredients that are safe. There are now review websites that you can check out and read product ratings or testimonials. The answers to your queries are just a few clicks away. Invest time and effort in reviewing a certain makeup's specifications and ingredients. It will not take you all day long to read some great and unbiased product reviews online.
Thanks to the internet, you can now find the perfect solution to your skin problems. Applying make up is often necessary, especially if you're working but make sure that you stick with the safe ones. Even if you have to go to an extra mile to obtain them, it's worth the effort. Avoid using products that contain excess moisturizer, especially if you have oily skin and stay away from those that contain alcohol. Alcohol can dry out the skin's surface which leads to excess oil production.
Now that you know how to choose the best and safest products, you can start applying make up without worrying too much about allergies or adverse skin reactions. Be a wise consumer and you can save lots of money.
Chelsea Harr is an expert on how to Applying Make Up. Read more at http://www.beautytipsforface.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chelsea_Harr
Advice From a Fashion Goddess - Top 12 Black Dresses For 2010-2011
You've probably heard the expression, "[insert any color here] is the new black." It's a popular expression because black is the queen of all colors. Black exudes timeless, chic passion. These are my top 12 black dresses for 2010/2011.
#12: Tony Bowls
A modelesque one-shoulder beaded gown. The top half is blanketed in silver beading, and the bottom is solid sequins.
#11: Faviana
Inspired by the dress Eva Longoria wore to the Golden Globes, this look has a tulip-cut bustline and a skin tight silhouette. She wore it in red, but in black, it is even more magnificent.
#10: Joli
A jazzy black and silver sequin corseted sweetheart with laces up the back. The full skirt has volumes of smoky gray tulle.
#9: Basix
Black prom dresses have a certain simple elegance that can be very intense. This design is structured from thin satin ribbons culminating in a veil.
#8: Gigi
An adorable taffeta mid-thigh party ensemble. The bottom has a duo of ruched pillow plumes lined with rhinestones. It's poetic and whimsical.
#7: La Femme
Black formal dresses don't have to be all one color. For example, this one is actually a racy zebra print gown. Only the top is an all-black bandeau with a double-x of straps across the back.
#6: Night Moves
This is another example that is not just one color. Black evening dresses can come in phenomenal patterns too. The slashes of zebra and all black material give this design an exotic mystique. This is a punk rock diva look.
#5: Shimmer
An Aphrodite goddess style dress with a beaded t-back and infinity ring design. The supreme fabric is draped through the ring and hangs angelically into a trail of exquisiteness. It's a tropical look with graceful details.
#4: Terani
A cute party look on a jet black palette embossed with electric pink flowers. This is a terrific combination of dark mystery and feminine sassiness.
#3: Sherri Hill
A fashionista New York City mini with horizontal pleats and cap sleeves. The deep-v front to back neck line adds succulence. This look is hip and will make your legs look miles long.
#2: Precious Formals
A 70s mod vintage inspired black and white striped look. The striped pattern travels up, down, and all around the curves of the dress, like slender train tracks on the Orient Express. This look is bold and full of confidence.
#1: Sean
A coquettish black and white polka dot gown in luxe satin. The back has a window pane cut-out which dips super low revealing plenty of skin. This look is edgy and babelicious.
You should know how to buy a black dress online that is made from good quality dye. Beware of catalog photos that are lit deceptively to give the appearance of deep, luxurious fabric. The material may actually be matte and faded. Always buy from reputable designers such as these listed here.
Cheers to black beauty!
It's summer and a lot of sites have great selections for only the quality and the best black dresses you will find online. These days, there are lots of sites selling prom dresses and gowns but this one, by far, carries the most amazing cocktail dresses.
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#12: Tony Bowls
A modelesque one-shoulder beaded gown. The top half is blanketed in silver beading, and the bottom is solid sequins.
#11: Faviana
Inspired by the dress Eva Longoria wore to the Golden Globes, this look has a tulip-cut bustline and a skin tight silhouette. She wore it in red, but in black, it is even more magnificent.
#10: Joli
A jazzy black and silver sequin corseted sweetheart with laces up the back. The full skirt has volumes of smoky gray tulle.
#9: Basix
Black prom dresses have a certain simple elegance that can be very intense. This design is structured from thin satin ribbons culminating in a veil.
#8: Gigi
An adorable taffeta mid-thigh party ensemble. The bottom has a duo of ruched pillow plumes lined with rhinestones. It's poetic and whimsical.
#7: La Femme
Black formal dresses don't have to be all one color. For example, this one is actually a racy zebra print gown. Only the top is an all-black bandeau with a double-x of straps across the back.
#6: Night Moves
This is another example that is not just one color. Black evening dresses can come in phenomenal patterns too. The slashes of zebra and all black material give this design an exotic mystique. This is a punk rock diva look.
#5: Shimmer
An Aphrodite goddess style dress with a beaded t-back and infinity ring design. The supreme fabric is draped through the ring and hangs angelically into a trail of exquisiteness. It's a tropical look with graceful details.
#4: Terani
A cute party look on a jet black palette embossed with electric pink flowers. This is a terrific combination of dark mystery and feminine sassiness.
#3: Sherri Hill
A fashionista New York City mini with horizontal pleats and cap sleeves. The deep-v front to back neck line adds succulence. This look is hip and will make your legs look miles long.
#2: Precious Formals
A 70s mod vintage inspired black and white striped look. The striped pattern travels up, down, and all around the curves of the dress, like slender train tracks on the Orient Express. This look is bold and full of confidence.
#1: Sean
A coquettish black and white polka dot gown in luxe satin. The back has a window pane cut-out which dips super low revealing plenty of skin. This look is edgy and babelicious.
You should know how to buy a black dress online that is made from good quality dye. Beware of catalog photos that are lit deceptively to give the appearance of deep, luxurious fabric. The material may actually be matte and faded. Always buy from reputable designers such as these listed here.
Cheers to black beauty!
It's summer and a lot of sites have great selections for only the quality and the best black dresses you will find online. These days, there are lots of sites selling prom dresses and gowns but this one, by far, carries the most amazing cocktail dresses.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Teresa_K_Knight
Belly Dancing Holds A Health And Anti-Aging Secret For All Women
Women often have dreams of always feeling beautiful and desirable. How to reach that point or stay feeling beautiful is a question for the ages. The answer to this question was found long ago in the ancient oriental world we now know as Persia. It is where Belly Dancing was created. It is the dance that brings wisdom and beauty to a woman for all eternity.
It is a proven that belly dance is a great and natural way to prolong a youthful look. It preserves the beauty in a woman. The magic of combining main elements of belly dance with consistent training results in amazing health benefits. Those "shimmies'', "eights'', "drops'' and "sliding" put on beautiful Arabic rhythm boost your self-esteem, reduces stress and creates a feeling of joy and satisfaction. No other dance possesses such a strong energy as belly dance. It is not just beautifully hypnotizing, but also a healthy and renewing for the entire body.
It brings back a love for yourself and renews your body often bring back your body to its original beauty and physical form.
Your health is strengthened naturally. You get back your natural flexibility and strong muscles without exhausting yourself through long work outs or less than desired diets. Body will start to handle the stresses of life with ease, while you enjoy a new dance experience. "Shimmy" is a unique element of this dance as it makes a great massage for inner stomach muscles and the small of the pelvis. It helps to strengthen the back muscles too. All parts of spine bone are involved. Your posture changes dramatically. And here is a big plus to this form of dance; it gives your body a chance to get rid of cellulite for forever. Those famous "shimmies'' are able to win over the evils of cellulite. You will be pleasantly surprised to see a transformation in your waist, bottom and chest.
Belly dance is beauty, graceful, and slows the aging process! It is in your power to change yourself, and enjoy your life to the fullest!
Ready to lose the weight you always wanted? Ready to become that beautiful, sensual woman you always wanted to be? Then now is the the time for you to discover Belly Dancing. Change your life now with the dance that is taking the world by storm the exotic belly dance.
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It is a proven that belly dance is a great and natural way to prolong a youthful look. It preserves the beauty in a woman. The magic of combining main elements of belly dance with consistent training results in amazing health benefits. Those "shimmies'', "eights'', "drops'' and "sliding" put on beautiful Arabic rhythm boost your self-esteem, reduces stress and creates a feeling of joy and satisfaction. No other dance possesses such a strong energy as belly dance. It is not just beautifully hypnotizing, but also a healthy and renewing for the entire body.
It brings back a love for yourself and renews your body often bring back your body to its original beauty and physical form.
Your health is strengthened naturally. You get back your natural flexibility and strong muscles without exhausting yourself through long work outs or less than desired diets. Body will start to handle the stresses of life with ease, while you enjoy a new dance experience. "Shimmy" is a unique element of this dance as it makes a great massage for inner stomach muscles and the small of the pelvis. It helps to strengthen the back muscles too. All parts of spine bone are involved. Your posture changes dramatically. And here is a big plus to this form of dance; it gives your body a chance to get rid of cellulite for forever. Those famous "shimmies'' are able to win over the evils of cellulite. You will be pleasantly surprised to see a transformation in your waist, bottom and chest.
Belly dance is beauty, graceful, and slows the aging process! It is in your power to change yourself, and enjoy your life to the fullest!
Ready to lose the weight you always wanted? Ready to become that beautiful, sensual woman you always wanted to be? Then now is the the time for you to discover Belly Dancing. Change your life now with the dance that is taking the world by storm the exotic belly dance.
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Pills For Enhancing Female Libido Levels
For females, the lack of sexual desire can be distressing just as much as for the guys. The market is slowly filling up with special products designed to help women increase their sex drive-there are pills, essential oils, gels, exercises and many tips regarding foods and actions that can solve the low libido problems.
Pills are the most common libido enhancers on the market. Although there are many other methods for boosting sex drive, pills are the most advertised, sold and praised one by women worldwide. With pills, girls have a wide choice, and we all know how girls like choice while shopping-even if it's pills. They can be bought very easily because no doctor's prescription is required and some companies even offer free samples. Not to mention that most of them have money back guarantee and are completely natural and safe. All this, plus a really reasonable price makes the pills leaders in female libido enhancement.
No woman should suffer from a low libido or feel less sexy. That's why pills are the perfect solution for women with long time libido problems. Pills are a completely natural way to restore a healthy sex drive without using hormones and suffering from side effects. You see, pills are really health supplements made from the mixture of various herbs. They allow women to have more orgasms while also improving general health and mood. Low libido is the result of the decreasing level of female's hormone- estrogen. Some herbs, like the Asian one called "Dong Quai", is know to bring the hormones back into balance and many women say that it does wonders for low libidos. You probably wonder is it really possible for anything to be so good and efficient? Well, it may sound impossible but it really works. You see, when you take these pills you are actually putting nutrients in your body. They contain very potent herbs like maca, ginko, coconut and many other exotic fruits and herbs. All these good stuff don't just wake up your sleeping libido, but also your whole body. Your hormones become leveled, blood circulation better, you are more energetic and youthful, and with that all normal functions (like sex desire, for example) are restored. So simple!
Many women said that using these pills helped have a better sex life and feel happier, younger, stronger and more fulfilled. You see, many female libido problems occur during menopause, and although the lack of sexual desire is a known side effect of this, it can be prevented. Prescription drugs usually contain female hormones that the body stops producing in menopause. These synthetic hormones can't completely replace the natural ones and most women experience unwanted mood swings and weight gain. With libido enhancement pills, however, no additional hormones are ingested so that problems can't happen.
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Pills are the most common libido enhancers on the market. Although there are many other methods for boosting sex drive, pills are the most advertised, sold and praised one by women worldwide. With pills, girls have a wide choice, and we all know how girls like choice while shopping-even if it's pills. They can be bought very easily because no doctor's prescription is required and some companies even offer free samples. Not to mention that most of them have money back guarantee and are completely natural and safe. All this, plus a really reasonable price makes the pills leaders in female libido enhancement.
No woman should suffer from a low libido or feel less sexy. That's why pills are the perfect solution for women with long time libido problems. Pills are a completely natural way to restore a healthy sex drive without using hormones and suffering from side effects. You see, pills are really health supplements made from the mixture of various herbs. They allow women to have more orgasms while also improving general health and mood. Low libido is the result of the decreasing level of female's hormone- estrogen. Some herbs, like the Asian one called "Dong Quai", is know to bring the hormones back into balance and many women say that it does wonders for low libidos. You probably wonder is it really possible for anything to be so good and efficient? Well, it may sound impossible but it really works. You see, when you take these pills you are actually putting nutrients in your body. They contain very potent herbs like maca, ginko, coconut and many other exotic fruits and herbs. All these good stuff don't just wake up your sleeping libido, but also your whole body. Your hormones become leveled, blood circulation better, you are more energetic and youthful, and with that all normal functions (like sex desire, for example) are restored. So simple!
Many women said that using these pills helped have a better sex life and feel happier, younger, stronger and more fulfilled. You see, many female libido problems occur during menopause, and although the lack of sexual desire is a known side effect of this, it can be prevented. Prescription drugs usually contain female hormones that the body stops producing in menopause. These synthetic hormones can't completely replace the natural ones and most women experience unwanted mood swings and weight gain. With libido enhancement pills, however, no additional hormones are ingested so that problems can't happen.
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Suggestions For Mom and Breastfeeding Baby That is Vomiting
If your baby is vomiting during or after feeding, you may want to follow a few simple tips to try and pinpoint the reason behind it. Some babies will throw up in between breasts or directly after feeding. There are some different causes for this.
First of all, you should consult with your doctor if this is happening regularly and trying a few simple things doesn't help. Your baby could be experiencing some level of reflux and may need a doctor's input depending on what degree of reflux he or she is having.
Vomiting after eating in the very beginning stages of breastfeeding your newborn could mean you have an overactive letdown. Your body may be producing "milk enough for twins" and it is coming out faster than your baby's little mouth can handle it. This causes gulping and that in turn causes swallowing large quantities of air. This scenario either leads to an urgent need to burp or throw up.
Some major signs of this are you notice your baby is gulping uncomfortably soon after latching on, your baby comes off the nipple and there is a large quantity of milk squirting even after the baby has stopped sucking, or your baby actually seems to start choking on the amount of milk she is swallowing.
First you both need to get comfortable. If you try and feed your baby in a hurry she will sense the urgency and this could be causing the problem as well. Get your favorite pair of nursing pajamas or nursing gown, a comfortable nursing pillow, and cradle your baby calmly.
You will need to regulate what your baby gets manually until your milk adjusts a bit more. Start by latching your baby on until letdown. Then take the baby off and capture the milk in a bottle or milk storage bag to freeze. You could also open a clean diaper and wedge it in your nursing top opening and allow the milk to shoot into the diaper until the forceful squirting has stopped and then latch your baby back on.
You can also practice better burping methods. Burp more frequently and for extended time. Your baby may have to burp more often or she may take longer to get a burp out. You will only know if this is the case and which one by testing different styles. Burp after every few minutes on each breast. If that is too much, then you know you can back off to just in between breasts and when you are finished.
Your baby may also be vomiting because she is simply full. It never hurts to express the rest of what you have produced and save it in a milk storage freezer bag. They store very well and this will help you extend the time that you breastfeed well after you have weaned your baby. Good luck and remember that having too much milk is a much easier problem than having too little!
Maggie H. Day writes articles related to nursing tops and maternity nursing clothing We are a maternity and nursing clothing website specializing in soft, comfortable, stylish clothing and accessories for pregnant and nursing women. Visit our website to shop for yourself or find gifts for a friend!
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First of all, you should consult with your doctor if this is happening regularly and trying a few simple things doesn't help. Your baby could be experiencing some level of reflux and may need a doctor's input depending on what degree of reflux he or she is having.
Vomiting after eating in the very beginning stages of breastfeeding your newborn could mean you have an overactive letdown. Your body may be producing "milk enough for twins" and it is coming out faster than your baby's little mouth can handle it. This causes gulping and that in turn causes swallowing large quantities of air. This scenario either leads to an urgent need to burp or throw up.
Some major signs of this are you notice your baby is gulping uncomfortably soon after latching on, your baby comes off the nipple and there is a large quantity of milk squirting even after the baby has stopped sucking, or your baby actually seems to start choking on the amount of milk she is swallowing.
First you both need to get comfortable. If you try and feed your baby in a hurry she will sense the urgency and this could be causing the problem as well. Get your favorite pair of nursing pajamas or nursing gown, a comfortable nursing pillow, and cradle your baby calmly.
You will need to regulate what your baby gets manually until your milk adjusts a bit more. Start by latching your baby on until letdown. Then take the baby off and capture the milk in a bottle or milk storage bag to freeze. You could also open a clean diaper and wedge it in your nursing top opening and allow the milk to shoot into the diaper until the forceful squirting has stopped and then latch your baby back on.
You can also practice better burping methods. Burp more frequently and for extended time. Your baby may have to burp more often or she may take longer to get a burp out. You will only know if this is the case and which one by testing different styles. Burp after every few minutes on each breast. If that is too much, then you know you can back off to just in between breasts and when you are finished.
Your baby may also be vomiting because she is simply full. It never hurts to express the rest of what you have produced and save it in a milk storage freezer bag. They store very well and this will help you extend the time that you breastfeed well after you have weaned your baby. Good luck and remember that having too much milk is a much easier problem than having too little!
Maggie H. Day writes articles related to nursing tops and maternity nursing clothing We are a maternity and nursing clothing website specializing in soft, comfortable, stylish clothing and accessories for pregnant and nursing women. Visit our website to shop for yourself or find gifts for a friend!
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The Women's Movement is Still Alive and Definitely on the March Towards Equality
A brief history
In the 1980s - the Reagan years, the ERA had failed and feminists were dubbed Feminazis by some. Though, as always, men were being honored for their contributions to society, the feminists who'd changed America were practically disdained.
The NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund a thriving reality, was excited about an oral history project for the Schlesinger library involving the history of NOW and Betty Friedan. To a woman, they expressed a wish to reunite. With the help from New Feminist Theater, and the Women's Health Movement, a committee was organized to undertake the planning of a reunion.
Remembering how men met regularly with their war buddies, a group of women involved in the early years of the Women's Movement asked themselves to think beyond a single reunion and toward an organization to document the Movement's history and inspire future feminists.
In May 1993, a first reunion was organized in honor of Catherine East of Washington D.C., the woman Betty Friedan called "the midwife of the feminist movement." Over 250 came to New York to honor the beloved Catherine. After that glorious occasion, Catherine and D.C. attorney Mary Eastwood, both founders of NOW, wanted to honor other Pioneers, starting with Congresswoman Martha Griffiths, who made it possible to include "sex" in Title VII; Virginia Allen, Director of the Women's Bureau under President Nixon; and Phineas Indritz, the attorney who had advised feminists. In Spring 1994, these women were honored, and other greats, right at the historic Sewall Belmont House.
1996 was the 30th anniversary of NOW, and Muriel Fox, one of its founders, helped organize a landmark celebration that reunited founders and early leaders with the help of Sheila Tobias, a founder of university Women's Studies programs,
Barbara Love's monumental Feminists Who Changed America 1963-1975, published in 2006, has generated more local celebrations of pioneer feminists.
Future events will honor athletes, the women's health movement, women journalists, and women in business and finance. DVDs of these events are, or will, be housed at major Women's History libraries.
It is hoped that these events will continue to offer support and camaraderie to pioneers of feminism's Second Wave and provide the recognition, respect and honor they so richly deserve.
Many activists feel that, while we've done almost everything we set out to do, the two goals we have not fully accomplished are "to pass the torch" and to recruit new activists for feminism among younger women and men.
But now that we've honored thousands of pioneer feminists at 34 events around the country, and now that Feminists Who Changed America is published, and now that our files are archived at Duke University, we can spend more time mentoring and learning from our daughters, granddaughters and friends. And also, from our sons and grandsons and their friends.
The Women's Movement never died...it still Marches On!
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In the 1980s - the Reagan years, the ERA had failed and feminists were dubbed Feminazis by some. Though, as always, men were being honored for their contributions to society, the feminists who'd changed America were practically disdained.
The NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund a thriving reality, was excited about an oral history project for the Schlesinger library involving the history of NOW and Betty Friedan. To a woman, they expressed a wish to reunite. With the help from New Feminist Theater, and the Women's Health Movement, a committee was organized to undertake the planning of a reunion.
Remembering how men met regularly with their war buddies, a group of women involved in the early years of the Women's Movement asked themselves to think beyond a single reunion and toward an organization to document the Movement's history and inspire future feminists.
In May 1993, a first reunion was organized in honor of Catherine East of Washington D.C., the woman Betty Friedan called "the midwife of the feminist movement." Over 250 came to New York to honor the beloved Catherine. After that glorious occasion, Catherine and D.C. attorney Mary Eastwood, both founders of NOW, wanted to honor other Pioneers, starting with Congresswoman Martha Griffiths, who made it possible to include "sex" in Title VII; Virginia Allen, Director of the Women's Bureau under President Nixon; and Phineas Indritz, the attorney who had advised feminists. In Spring 1994, these women were honored, and other greats, right at the historic Sewall Belmont House.
1996 was the 30th anniversary of NOW, and Muriel Fox, one of its founders, helped organize a landmark celebration that reunited founders and early leaders with the help of Sheila Tobias, a founder of university Women's Studies programs,
Barbara Love's monumental Feminists Who Changed America 1963-1975, published in 2006, has generated more local celebrations of pioneer feminists.
Future events will honor athletes, the women's health movement, women journalists, and women in business and finance. DVDs of these events are, or will, be housed at major Women's History libraries.
It is hoped that these events will continue to offer support and camaraderie to pioneers of feminism's Second Wave and provide the recognition, respect and honor they so richly deserve.
Many activists feel that, while we've done almost everything we set out to do, the two goals we have not fully accomplished are "to pass the torch" and to recruit new activists for feminism among younger women and men.
But now that we've honored thousands of pioneer feminists at 34 events around the country, and now that Feminists Who Changed America is published, and now that our files are archived at Duke University, we can spend more time mentoring and learning from our daughters, granddaughters and friends. And also, from our sons and grandsons and their friends.
The Women's Movement never died...it still Marches On!
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Three Spiritual Jewels of Encouragement For Christian Women
Have you been praying for a blessing that just never seems to come your way? Are you trying your best to be faithful to God, but you feel you are falling short. Have you been on this Christian journey a long time and you can't understand why your life is still filled with struggle and strife? Are you feeling like you just can't hold on much longer?
There's a message from God that will answer all of your questions, alleviate your doubt, and help you to get what you desire most out of life. God is broadcasting this message loud and clear. He is telling you how to position yourself to be blessed, but you can't hear Him. So the bottom line is that you may be waiting year after year for something you truly desire because you're not able to clearly hear His directives. How do you know whether this is true, and what can you do about it? Read these three spiritual jewels of encouragement for Christian Women and see.
Jewel #1: God is not holding your blessings hostage.
Encouragement for Christian Women in this area is vital, because we often feel as though God is withholding our blessings for some reason. Our Heavenly Father tells us in Psalms 84:11 that He will not withhold any good thing from us. We can see evidence of this as we look at all the extraordinary blessings we enjoy on a daily basis-things that we often overlook and take for granted, like the sun shining every day, our soundness of mind, the mobility of which we carry forth our daily lives. These are tremendous blessings, and we must not neglect to be incredibly thankful for them.
God is not in the business of withholding blessings from us. You are not being punished for any reason. The truth of the matter is that sometimes we get in our own way. We clog up the line of communication with Heavenly Father with our doubt, insecurity, and fear. We become stuck in neutral because there are areas where we simply cannot perceive what the Spirit is saying or where it is leading us.
Commit to a new agenda in your prayer life, one where you back away from concentrating so much on what you want and desire. Focus on acquiring another notch in your spiritual belt by praying for a greater connection with God through Christ, so that you can hear His directive clearly and follow His guidance to your treasures.
Jewel #2: To unlock the treasures, you must face the truth
God has given us a little piece of Himself, a spiritual gift that abides within us. John 16:13-15 says that this gift is the spirit of truth and he is our friend. This friend, the spiritual gift that is on the inside of us, will take us by the hand and guide us into all truth. He won't be telling us about himself, but he will be communicating the truth about the things of God.
If we'll be honest with ourselves, we'll admit that sometimes we don't want to hear the truth. We don't want to face the fact that we've got some funkiness going on that needs to be addressed. We don't want to see the truth about our baggage because we don't want to change.
God promises in Isaiah 45:3 that He will give us treasures that are hidden in the dark and riches that are in secret places, but if you are blind and refuse to see the stuff that is holding you back, then you will be blind to the good stuff that has your name on it as well. You won't be able to see the forest for the trees.
The Father knows where your future husband is right this very moment. He knows exactly where there's an exciting, fulfilling job opportunity that has your name on it. God is not playing games with your life. The Spirit of Truth guides, it doesn't push or shove. God is constantly telling us through the spirit where to go, what to do, and how to do it. He isn't clandestine, but we need to understand that His ways are not our ways. In order to hear Him, we have to get on board with the truth-the truth about where we are in our own commitment to Christ.
You have a responsibility to put yourself in check and deal honestly with your stuff. Listen to what God is saying about the attitudes, behaviors, and emotions that you need to address within your own inner being. As Christian Women, we need encouragement in this area because we often translate God's correction into self-condemnation. We begin to feel unworthy and depressed because we think that God is angry with us.
Heavenly Father doesn't want you to feel bad about yourself. He wants to correct you, because correction leads to power! Combing through to do a little tweaking is a process of life and growth.
So don't resist the process. Listen to the spirit within, and yes, listen to others who speak the truth and sometimes tell you what you don't want to hear. Your willingness to look in the mirror is the kind of eye-opening awareness that leads to spiritual growth. It sends the message that you are prepared and willing to hear what God wants you to hear, to see what He wants you to see, and to do what He wants you to do.
Jewel #3: Have faith in the process
There are no tricks, or gimmicks to spirituality. Right this moment you have everything you need to fulfill your destiny in Christ and achieve all the success you are capable of conceiving, but getting to this place is a process and your involvement is crucial.
We are here on this earth to learn spiritual lessons, lessons that will help us to become the embodiment of Jesus Christ. The bible tells us that this is an integral part of God's plan for us. Heavenly Father desires that our lives are filled to the brim with power, faith, and love. He wants us to understand how to demonstrate these qualities so that we can manifest blessings, and at the same time we can BE a blessing in the same powerful way that Christ did. Then we will be in the prime position to share with others and give God the glory He deserves.
Have faith that He truly does desire the best for you-really He does. He wants you to overcome every obstacle, every fear, and doubt so that you have firsthand experience of His miraculous love, but you can't do it your way. It has to be His way, because His way is the way of love.
Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 7:7 that if we ask, it will be given to us; if we seek, we will find, and if we knock, it will be opened to us. This is God's guarantee, and He never, ever breaks His Word. The answers to our questions-the blessings we seek-the door to both is always before us and we must choose to open it.
God has designed a process for receiving spiritual growth and blessings, and it works! That process requires that we grow in spiritual knowledge.
Spiritual knowledge is the key to growing in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and it is most definitely the key to learning to manifest the blessings we desire through faith. The choice to know and grow in this knowledge is ever before us, but we have to want it more than anything else, and we have to be relentless in our pursuit of it.
Begin to seek out the knowledge that will position you for spiritual growth and abundance. Ask yourself some new questions, and be willing to allow the Lord to lead you new places of spiritual growth and development. Pray for a greater level of awareness and trust that as you begin to actively seek, a whole new dimension of abundance and knowledge will open up for you!
Fran is the President and Founder of Sundie Morning Sistas, a communications ministry dedicated to encouraging Christian women through the matchless Word of God. Fran is a certified Pastoral Counselor, a spiritual teacher, and the author of "When My Soul Says Yes, A Journey through Prayer and Healing", and "Reversing the Negative Cycle". Don't miss her dynamic and powerful online e-class, "Keys to Power". For more information, please go to http://www.keys2power.com
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There's a message from God that will answer all of your questions, alleviate your doubt, and help you to get what you desire most out of life. God is broadcasting this message loud and clear. He is telling you how to position yourself to be blessed, but you can't hear Him. So the bottom line is that you may be waiting year after year for something you truly desire because you're not able to clearly hear His directives. How do you know whether this is true, and what can you do about it? Read these three spiritual jewels of encouragement for Christian Women and see.
Jewel #1: God is not holding your blessings hostage.
Encouragement for Christian Women in this area is vital, because we often feel as though God is withholding our blessings for some reason. Our Heavenly Father tells us in Psalms 84:11 that He will not withhold any good thing from us. We can see evidence of this as we look at all the extraordinary blessings we enjoy on a daily basis-things that we often overlook and take for granted, like the sun shining every day, our soundness of mind, the mobility of which we carry forth our daily lives. These are tremendous blessings, and we must not neglect to be incredibly thankful for them.
God is not in the business of withholding blessings from us. You are not being punished for any reason. The truth of the matter is that sometimes we get in our own way. We clog up the line of communication with Heavenly Father with our doubt, insecurity, and fear. We become stuck in neutral because there are areas where we simply cannot perceive what the Spirit is saying or where it is leading us.
Commit to a new agenda in your prayer life, one where you back away from concentrating so much on what you want and desire. Focus on acquiring another notch in your spiritual belt by praying for a greater connection with God through Christ, so that you can hear His directive clearly and follow His guidance to your treasures.
Jewel #2: To unlock the treasures, you must face the truth
God has given us a little piece of Himself, a spiritual gift that abides within us. John 16:13-15 says that this gift is the spirit of truth and he is our friend. This friend, the spiritual gift that is on the inside of us, will take us by the hand and guide us into all truth. He won't be telling us about himself, but he will be communicating the truth about the things of God.
If we'll be honest with ourselves, we'll admit that sometimes we don't want to hear the truth. We don't want to face the fact that we've got some funkiness going on that needs to be addressed. We don't want to see the truth about our baggage because we don't want to change.
God promises in Isaiah 45:3 that He will give us treasures that are hidden in the dark and riches that are in secret places, but if you are blind and refuse to see the stuff that is holding you back, then you will be blind to the good stuff that has your name on it as well. You won't be able to see the forest for the trees.
The Father knows where your future husband is right this very moment. He knows exactly where there's an exciting, fulfilling job opportunity that has your name on it. God is not playing games with your life. The Spirit of Truth guides, it doesn't push or shove. God is constantly telling us through the spirit where to go, what to do, and how to do it. He isn't clandestine, but we need to understand that His ways are not our ways. In order to hear Him, we have to get on board with the truth-the truth about where we are in our own commitment to Christ.
You have a responsibility to put yourself in check and deal honestly with your stuff. Listen to what God is saying about the attitudes, behaviors, and emotions that you need to address within your own inner being. As Christian Women, we need encouragement in this area because we often translate God's correction into self-condemnation. We begin to feel unworthy and depressed because we think that God is angry with us.
Heavenly Father doesn't want you to feel bad about yourself. He wants to correct you, because correction leads to power! Combing through to do a little tweaking is a process of life and growth.
So don't resist the process. Listen to the spirit within, and yes, listen to others who speak the truth and sometimes tell you what you don't want to hear. Your willingness to look in the mirror is the kind of eye-opening awareness that leads to spiritual growth. It sends the message that you are prepared and willing to hear what God wants you to hear, to see what He wants you to see, and to do what He wants you to do.
Jewel #3: Have faith in the process
There are no tricks, or gimmicks to spirituality. Right this moment you have everything you need to fulfill your destiny in Christ and achieve all the success you are capable of conceiving, but getting to this place is a process and your involvement is crucial.
We are here on this earth to learn spiritual lessons, lessons that will help us to become the embodiment of Jesus Christ. The bible tells us that this is an integral part of God's plan for us. Heavenly Father desires that our lives are filled to the brim with power, faith, and love. He wants us to understand how to demonstrate these qualities so that we can manifest blessings, and at the same time we can BE a blessing in the same powerful way that Christ did. Then we will be in the prime position to share with others and give God the glory He deserves.
Have faith that He truly does desire the best for you-really He does. He wants you to overcome every obstacle, every fear, and doubt so that you have firsthand experience of His miraculous love, but you can't do it your way. It has to be His way, because His way is the way of love.
Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 7:7 that if we ask, it will be given to us; if we seek, we will find, and if we knock, it will be opened to us. This is God's guarantee, and He never, ever breaks His Word. The answers to our questions-the blessings we seek-the door to both is always before us and we must choose to open it.
God has designed a process for receiving spiritual growth and blessings, and it works! That process requires that we grow in spiritual knowledge.
Spiritual knowledge is the key to growing in our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and it is most definitely the key to learning to manifest the blessings we desire through faith. The choice to know and grow in this knowledge is ever before us, but we have to want it more than anything else, and we have to be relentless in our pursuit of it.
Begin to seek out the knowledge that will position you for spiritual growth and abundance. Ask yourself some new questions, and be willing to allow the Lord to lead you new places of spiritual growth and development. Pray for a greater level of awareness and trust that as you begin to actively seek, a whole new dimension of abundance and knowledge will open up for you!
Fran is the President and Founder of Sundie Morning Sistas, a communications ministry dedicated to encouraging Christian women through the matchless Word of God. Fran is a certified Pastoral Counselor, a spiritual teacher, and the author of "When My Soul Says Yes, A Journey through Prayer and Healing", and "Reversing the Negative Cycle". Don't miss her dynamic and powerful online e-class, "Keys to Power". For more information, please go to http://www.keys2power.com
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