Category Archives: Just For Mom
Eight Fall Beauty Tips
With fall come changes in temperature, color, and clothing. The air begins to get drier and the days get shorter. As summer fades, here are some ways to make sure your beauty doesn’t.
1. Get a haircut
This is an excellent time of year to trim away summer damage caused by the sun and swimming in salt or chlorinated water. A trim will keep your hair from looking dull and tired.
2. Condition your hair
The summer humidity we all love to complain about will give way to dry, cool air in autumn, and hair really responds to changes in humidity. Give your hair a deep conditioning treatment to nourish and maintain your hair’s vibrancy.
Spray Tans – the Healthier Option
Skin cancer has risen to epidemic proportions in the United States, and other unpleasant results of sun exposure (wrinkles, age spots) are causing people to seek alternatives to lying out in the sun or going to a tanning booth. Spray tans provide a much healthier option to getting a warm glow to your skin. But what is involved in getting a spray tan? How long does it last?
There are several different methods of spray tanning. All spray tans use dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, to stain the outer layer of skin cells. Because of this, the tanned look lasts about a week to ten days before needing to be reapplied.
Ten Hand Care Tips
Many of us talk with our hands, and your hands have a lot to say about the state of your health. Your hands do so much that they really need some TLC, and it makes sense to take good care of them. Here are some tips to keep your hands looking young and beautiful.
1. Use sunscreen
You probably know that dermatologists and other experts recommend wearing sunscreen on your face every day. But you may not have thought about sunscreen on your hands. Hands can develop “liver spots” or age spots, brownish areas that are actually sun damage. Apply sunscreen to your hands as you would moisturizing lotion, and it will become second nature to keep your hands protected from the sun.
Ode to Oatmeal
If your like me, your trying to get yourself and your children to be just a little healthier. This is not always an easy task with all the options, and often times lack of time to make sure every meal has everything that it should have in it.
I came across Hillbilly Housewife’s Ode To Oatmeal ebook about oatmeal and how to use it and incorporate it in the meals more. There are some super yummy recipes in this book. I was given permission to share this wonderful ebook with you for FREE. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Let me know what you think.
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Pamper Your Feet
Your feet really take a beating. And they have to last you for your entire life! So aren’t they worth pampering a little? It’s been said that when your feet hurt, your whole body hurts. Let’s take a look at some ways to reduce pain and keep your feet looking good.
-Soak your feet
One of the most basic yet effective ways to ease aches and pains in the feet is to soak them in a warm foot bath. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (peppermint and lavender are refreshing choices) to the bath and, if your feet are hot and swollen, about half a cup of Epsom salts in a large pan of water. Soak for 10-15 minutes.
Make-Up 101 – How to Choose Make-Up
The best start to any good make-up routine is clean, moisturized skin. Once your face is washed and hydrated, here are some fundamental things to keep in mind for a great make-up look and healthy facial skin.
- Foundation
Some people prefer a tinted moisturizer to a foundation. Whichever you choose, apply it lightly and evenly with the fingertips. A good technique is to dab a dot or two on the forehead, chin, cheeks and nose and blend in with upward strokes.
Five Relaxation Ideas for Busy Moms
Parents can be busy, especially if they have more than one child. One child may play a sport, another may play in the band, and another may be involved in scouting. Parents may feel like nothing more than a glorified cab driver. These five relaxing ideas for busy parents will help for those times when they actually have no running to do.
Read a book
Circuit Training – The Best Way To Burn Calories
Despite the well-known fact that exercising is essential to good health, many people just don’t do it. These days, it’s often because we just don’t have time. We’re more informed about the benefits of a good workout routine than ever before, but who can work a full cardio and strength training regimen in, even if it is just a few times a week?
For those who want to improve overall fitness but feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day, circuit training may be the answer. As the name suggests, circuit training involves doing a series of exercises in rapid succession. Over a period of 30 minutes to an hour, one can use circuit training to work all of the major muscle groups and get a good aerobic workout.
