Daily Affirmation

Silver linings outshine any clouds.

Daily Affirmation

Problems never get solved by worrying about them.

Charity Starts At Home

Q1: When a letter arrives in the mail asking for money, do you toss it in the recycling bin or do you take a closer look?
Q2: Have you ever wondered how these small gestures are interpreted by your children?

*Interesting Facts To Ponder* Recent research and study related to culture of active caring demonstrate:
1) a clear connection between a child's direct and observed experiences of volunteering and donating and his or her involvement in charitable activities later in life;
2) a teenager's family is the "Number One" role model influencing his or her decisions about charitable giving and volunteerism; and
3) benefits derive from these activities including increased self esteem, a feeling of being valued, exposure to environments in which they can meet new people, and the opportunity to learn new skills (ie leadership skill).

Charity Starts at Home - instill and nurture charitable giving (sadaqah) value and habits in your children's heart by helping the poor and needy.

Daily Affirmation

self doubt has no place in your life when it comes to making a decision

8 DIY Wedding Day Beauty Tips

1) Get a facial a week before the ceremony. Your make up will glide on easier.
2) A light foundation primer on face and eyelids brightens and helps makeup stay fresh for hours.
3) Use corrector to counteract really dark circles or pronounced redness on the skin. Starting with corrector means you will use less concealer and foundation and still get the maximum coverage.
4) For natural finish use liquid foundation.
5) Keep eye makeup simple with a wash of shadow in a fresh shade and waterproof liner along the base of upper lashes. Smudge a deeper shadow color over the liner, and dab a shimmery highlight at the inner corners of eyes. Remember to fill sparse brows in with a matches-your-hair shade.
6) Curl lashes and coat with black mascara in either a waterproof or tube-technology formula that stands up to happy tears.
7) Suggest two shades of blush to create shape and pretty glow. Sculpt temples, hairline and contour of cheeks with a warm blush, then sweep a more vibrant shade on the top outer curve of the apples of cheeks.
8) Finish with gloss in a luscious rosy of berry hue.

*my personal advice* look to top red-carpet celebrity looks for inspiration, practice your technique, and take lots of digital snaps to assess results. GOOD LUCK and CONGRATULATIONS!

Water Can Do Wonders For You

What water does to your body and skin?
1) Water helps to flush out the by products of fat breakdown. This process is essential for people trying to lose weight as water dilutes the waste products, allowing them to be removed from the body more rapidly.
2) Dehydration means that body does not have sufficient water to carry in with bodily functions as normal, leading to some unpleasant feelings. Symptoms include fatigue, headaches, dizziness, thirst, and muscles spasms.
3) Water can act as an effective appetite suppressant. A common mistake is confusing hunger pangs for thirst. Drinking a glass of water when the feeling first manifests itself will help you realize which one it is you are feeling.
4) Be careful when choosing liquids - tea and coffee are powerful diuretics, excessive consumption will cause you to lose a lot of water.
5) Water is calorie free, so you can drink as much as you like.
6) In order to get perfect skin you must not only be hydrating externally, but internally. Drinking lots of water, or alternatively, eating fruit or vegetables with a high water content is one of the best things you can do for your skin. Water will make your skin look more plump and radiant thanks to the added moisture.

The human body is made up between 55 and 75 per cent water and constantly needs to be replenished if the body is to function at its best. On average, people should aim to drink 2 liters daily in order to replace natural fluid loss (ie through sweating, breathing, etc).

Water super foods: Grapes (83%), Tomatoes (97%), Aubergine (92%), Watermelon (93%)