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Top Five Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day.

April 27, 2012 at 1:42 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , , ,

 

 

 

 

Top Five Things Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day.

Receiving a gift for mother’s day is hands down wonderful. Even though it’s true that everyday should be mother’s day it’s still nice to be celebrated another day a year besides our birthday by members of our family that truly appreciate us. Over the years after giving gifts to my mother and receiving gifts lately for become a new mother I have made up a list of categories that you should seek getting gifts in that can never go wrong when trying to show your appreciation and love.

 

 

Makeup/Perfume:

I love love love make up and perfume and so does my mother and so does pretty much the majority of the female population so odds are that if you get her makeup or perfume she won’t be disappointed. Now if you dont know her particular brand of perfume or the brand of makeup she wants then you can never go wrong with a gift card. I always surprise my mother with a new bottle of perfume every year. It doesn’t matter what brand it is as long as it comes from the counter of Bay or Macy’s.

 

Spa Services

I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite gift but it’s one of them. Beings treated to a spa by your family members is the ultimate thank you. Try to get creative with your spa gift if the mother recipient is adventurous. Sign her up for a mud bath if she has never been or a something really weird like Geisha Facial.  Japanese geishas have been using this facial remedy for hundreds of years and so have celebrities like Victoria Beckham. The facial exfoliates and brightens your skin with sterilized nightingale excrement with contains important enzymes. Follow that with a relaxing message and it’s the perfect adventurous yet relaxing gift you can give.

 

House Gifts

Why do I want things for the house for mother’s day? The fun part about getting gifts for the home is that there are things you do need or want yet some else is paying for them. Last year I complained about the vacuum and the stains on the carpet, my husband bought me the H2O MopX5 as one of the gifts for mother’s day and it was just wonderful. Thoughtful gifts that make cleaning and daily house chores easier are fantastic.  Expensive bedding, organic towels and sheets are also perfect gifts for mother’s day. I bought my mother an H2OMopX5 last year for Christmas not mother days but we both use it all over the house because it’s just been a great and useful gift.

 

Jewellery

My favorite gift category hands down is jewellery. I love getting jewellery and in particular I love certain pearls and gold, vintage pieces and long necklaces.  Jewellery can be hard to gift because you really have to know the person’s taste and preference, but for crying out loud it’s your mother, if you don’t know her taste in jewellery then you better find out!

 

DIY Gift Baskets

I love DIY Gift baskets! Buying a huge basket and putting in all sorts of different gifts is a wonderful idea. You can put in Spa certificates, money gift cards, organic fruits and nuts and chocolates and a bottle of wine.  The best part of the gift basket is being able to customize to whatever the person likes and having a lot of gift options.

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How to Steam Clean your Business Suit with the H2O MopX5

April 27, 2012 at 1:41 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , ,

 

 

 

How to Steam Clean your Business Suit with the H2O MopX5

If your job requires you to wear a suit every day then it’s not only about the buying  good suites but also maintaining them. Maintaining your suit is vital so that what you wear day to day stays fresh and clean. Steam cleaning a suit is the best way to rid of wrinkles and odours  without ruining the suits. Ironing a suit can press out the creases in the pants and dry cleaning your suits can be expensive and does damage the fabric with heavy chemicals. H2O MopX5 is a steam cleaner that converts into a handheld steam cleaner that can steam clean your garments and upholstery .It’s the top multi-functional and affordable steam cleaner on the market. Choosing a good garment steam cleaner like H2O MopX5 will help clean and eliminate all wrinkles while maintaining the longevity of the suit.

What you will need:

Your suit

H2O MopX5

A hanger or garment rack  or  a flat table surface

 

 

How to Steam you Suit.

Lay your suit or garment on a flat table surface or hang you suit on garment rack.

Fill up front tank of the H2O MopX5 with water and turn the steamer on.

Wait till the light turns green and you will be ready to start steaming your suit.

Do not hold the steamer to close to the suit as it will only get too moist  

Using one hand to hold the suit use the other hand to do long even strokes up and down the suite with the H2O MopX5 nozzle to get rid of wrinkles and odours’.

Repeat the process until there are no wrinkles on your suit. Let the suit sit for 1-2 mins so it can dry properly and cool down.

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Weird Beauty Treatments and New Beauty Breakthrough

April 27, 2012 at 1:39 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , , ,

Weird Beauty Treatments and New Beauty Breakthrough

 

If you follow the world of celebrity fashion and beauty you know that it’s the stars of Hollywood that introduce the rest of the world to weird and new beauty treatments. Surprisingly enough most beauty treatments that seem unnatural and out of this world are affordable and accessible outside of LA. Read on to find out Hollywood’s weirdest beauty obsessions.

 

 

 

 

The Fish Doctor. A salon in Virginia wants to know if you have tired dry feet that needs to be remedied and if you aren’t skirmish with fish. This weird beauty treatment is putting your feet in a bowl or bucket full of water and letting tiny fish nibble off the dead skin off your feet. The treatment is said to promote healthy skin but besides finding a salon in Virginia you won’t have luck anywhere else as it banned in 50 other states.

 

 

Afraid of snakes? Most people are but have never seen one on, but if you have and you’re scared then don’t consider this beauty treatment. The snake message consists of letting numerous snakes slither over your back skin while you try to relax on a spa.The snakes are mostly poisonous but have no fangs and these treatments are usually done on a snake ranch. The snake message is said to be very relaxing and alleviates back tension.But like I said, if you’re scared of snakes this might not be your cup of tea.

Another weird beauty treatment adopted by celebrities Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow is the cupping massage. An ancient Chinese treatment that involves taking tiny cups and placing them on your back for suction. The cups suck on to your skin and they are moved down so that blood circulation starts following and muscles stimulation begins. This message does leave marks unfortunately.

 

 

New Breakthrough Beauty treatments

A new breakthrough in anti-aging according to many dermatologists is a skin resurfacing treatment known as CO2 fractional laser therapy. This treatment takes the traditional carbon dioxide lasers which is the main standard in wrinkle removal with a new application technique. Its now deemed the best way to remove wrinkles. But it doesn’t come cheap, the procedure will cost you about $5000 but will only take one or two sessions and effects might last up to eight to ten years. However the American Society for Dermatolic Surgery says that patients with darker complexions may be at risk for pigmentation loss but that’s a general warning for all laser surgeries.

Another breakthrough in anti aging technologies is as seen on tv Ageless Wonder. Ageless wonder is a facial EMS device that is designed to activate the muscles in your face. You can contract the muscle fibers of your face safely and effectively to increase blood flow and exercise your facial muscles so they become firmer and your face more lifted appearance.

 

 

The device is suppose to tone tight and firm the facial skin area. Ageless wonder does this by generating gentle electrical pulses that activate underlying motor nerves and mimics the natural nerve sign to obtain efficient, pleasant contractions

There are many benefits listed for this product and almost no cons since the product is a beauty treatment that involves absolutely no laser surgery or peeling and is an affordable option to many other expensive weird and painful treatments.


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Top Mistakes Women Make When Buying Bras

April 27, 2012 at 1:37 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Top Mistakes Women Make When Buying Bras


Often when you feel a little discomfort or even pain when wearing a bra, you immediately blame your undergarment: it is poorly made, it is not worth the bucks, it is already old. The main problem, however, is you. You have made the wrong choice in buying one.

Choosing Right BraYou are probably making a bra mistake if you commit the following:

You think all sizes are the same

There is no such thing as a generic bra size as breasts are not created equal. Some are huge, others small. Finding the right size for your breast should be your utmost priority. Today, if you shop online, you will not have a hard time determining your cup size. All you have to do is to look for the size chart. Sometimes it has directions on how to measure your own breasts, and the figures you can easily compare to those in the chart.

You go for the cheapest bra

Purchasing pricier bras is more than just for the sake of fashion or style. More expensive bras often have firmer back and front support. The fabric is properly sewed so under wires do not protrude and scratch your breast skin. They also have ample cup to properly cover the breasts, especially if they are quite large.

You are ashamed to ask for help

Let us face it, many women are insecure with their breast size. But if you want to find good fitting bra, then you should get over your fear. Otherwise, you will pick a size that is either too large or too small, which can deform the shape of the breast or cause pain. If you have questions, do not be afraid to voice it out. If you are ashamed to talk to someone face-to-face, then get the seller’s e-mail or call.

You wait for a very long time before buying a new bra

Bras have to be updated at least once or twice a year. Breasts can change their forms a lot of times all throughout your life. They grow bigger once you gain weight, are pregnant or lactating, or undergo breast augmentation. They become smaller as you age or lose the unwanted pounds.

You do not ask for a refund policy

If you are doing online bra shopping, see to it that there is a money-back guarantee or a refund policy. Sometimes the advertised size is different from the actual. It is also possible that the bra is badly designed, and you are not satisfied with how it fits.

A lot of problems can occur because of a wrong bra size and style. Bras can hurt your back, cause the breasts to spill over or sag, as well as deform your breasts. Make the right choice. Take time in choosing.

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Ab Doer Twist Machine. An Ab Machine that Will Twist Your Way to Fitness

April 27, 2012 at 1:36 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , ,

 

Summer is around the corner  and all you keep thinking about is shedding the winter pounds and committing to healthier lifestyle. Many people try new exercise regimes to change things up while other swear by what they did last summer to loose weight this summer. My secret has always been John Ab Doers Twist Machine and its something I use along with other work regimes to get me back in shape each summer. Before I go in to detail about the ab machine workout I want to point out some  important tips:

 Rule #1.  

You cant define you waist if your eating habits are bad. Start paying attention to what you are eating now. Just cutting out junk food, white carbs and sugary drinks helps eliminate the unnecessary calories out of your diet and jump start your weight loss.


Rule  #2. 

To get the most out of any ab exercise machine you have to incorporate a good amount of cardiovascular exercise into your daily workout routine. The cardio will help you reduce fat all over your body but will more importantly shrink the fat around your stomach. If you stick to these two rules then you will have no problem defining your waist with John Ab Doers ab exercise machine.







John’s Ab Doer Twist Ab Machine





Johns Ab Doer Twist  can help you define you stomach and work on your abs at the same time. I have used seated ab chair for years and have always gotten the best results from it. 


A Brief Break down of the Ab Doer. 


The machine has a seat with comfortable cushioning, a highly flexible column, a roller instead of a back cushion and a twisted arm bar. Each part of the chair provides a advantage to your workout.  The cushion allows comfortable seating so you do not get fatigued, the arm bars allow easy handling so you can simply concentrate on moving your body and controlling it. And the roller at the back of the chair acts like a massage.


The Resistance Control


The resistance control knob is just below the seat and is used to control the flexible column. You can set the strength of resistance as you see fit. The resistance knob  allows anyone to use the Ab Doer because you can start off at any resistance level you are comfortable at and then progress. 


The Ab Doer Twist is comes with two additional products. An instruction DVD and a booklet with recommended recipes. The DVD is very important since this contains actual exercises that can be done with the machine to gain the abs users want. The recipe booklet is also useful since its a perfect supplement in controlling calories while reaching your desired body.

 

If you are contemplating getting the Ab Doer  then you should think about all the things this machine can do for you and what it can not. For instance the Ab Doer is a great exercise machine but it is really only meant for your abs. The means that any cardio or other strength training that you should do has to be done with other equipment. You need to start working your whole body before you start noticing the development in your abs.


If you do decide to get the Ab Doer Twist, congratulations you have made the first step towards reducing your waist line and shifting your mental attitude towards a healthier lifestyle. The most important part comes after you get the machine and start working on it. Rest assure the product does come with a 30 day money back guarantee. This means you can try out the product for a couple weeks and see if it will foster improvements in your body. You will however have to contact customer service from the country you ordered it from if you have any questions or concerns.


www.thaneproducts.com has a list countries you can order from and helpful customer service representatives  if you have any questions. 

 

http://www.thaneproducts.com/ab-doer-twist/

 

http://www.thane.ca/ab-doer-twist/  



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How to Keep you Home Clean and Green

April 27, 2012 at 1:34 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

 

 

 

As we move away from the sluggish winter season we start looking forward to all the green and new possibilities of Spring and Summer. Most of us are familiar with spring cleaning rituals, but this year my ritual has changed and I have adopted a new way of cleaning which involves using only natural ingredients and hot steam.

The web is full of natural cleaning solutions and steam cleaning mops that can help keep your home clean and green but I will list some of the things I have tried that have worked and I stick by .

I have found that to clean green you will need the following containers

What you need:

• Plastic squirt bottles of various sizes.

• Plastic spray bottles.

• Misters (plastic pump spray bottles).

• Coffee cans with lids.

• Cotton cloths (to use instead of paper towels).

Natural Cleaning ingredients .

Warning beforehand: If you use natural ingredients like tea tree oil, lemon, vinegar, or baking soda keep in mind that you should treat  them as you would commercial cleaners where you put on gloves when you are washing or scrubbing and you do not swallow any of the natural cleaning solutions.

Cleaning with natural ingredients brings you closer to mother nature and allows you to feel easier about cleaning your home especially when you have babies or toddlers that are still crawling  around floors and carpets and put almost anything in their mouths. Natural cleaning ingredients I use are lemons , hot water and vinegar. I usually mix it all together and put it to a spray bottle. It can help clean and sanitize counter tops and sinks after preparing raw meat and chicken. However, for the latter, I use my H2O MopX5 steam cleaner and  convert it into a hand steamer and load the top tank with lemon, water and vinegar so that I can get a proper steam cleaning in my kitchen. A simple and effective way to freshen up your kitchen is to cut a lemon in half and just scrub the sink and counter top with it.

This is my favorite dishwashing recipe, I know there are so many out there but if you have any please me know your favorite.

DIY Natural Dishwashing liquid

1/4 cup soap flakes

2 cups hot water

1/4 cup glycerin

1/2 teaspoon lemon essential oil

Directions.

1) In bowl combine soap flakes and water and stir until the soap is dissolved.

2) Stir in the glycerin and the essential oil, leave to cool. As it cools it will form a loose gel. Stir with a fork and break up the gel and then pour into an old shampoo bottle or any other similar shaped container.

3) To use, squirt 3 teaspoonfuls into hot running water.

Tea Tree Oil

My personal favorite natural cleaning agent is Australian tea tree oil. Australian tea tree oil is broad in its function that its a germicide, fungicide and a bactericide. Tea tree oil helps kill mold and mildew by just mixing in two teaspoons of  Australian tea tree oil in a spray bottle with two cups of warm water.  When you spray you shouldn’t scrub but let the smell and solution absorb for a few days.Tea Tree oil and essential oils are  a great  way to add scent and disinfect stains and messes. You can use lemon essential oil to clean your  microwave

What you will need.

1/4 cup baking soda

1 teaspoon vinegar

5-6 drops thyme, lemongrass, or lemon essential oil

Combine all ingredients to make a paste. Apply to the walls and floor of the microwave with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse well and leave the microwave door open to air-dry for about 25-minutes.

Make Your own Natural Healthy Disinfectant Spray:

2 Cups Water

1/4 Cup White Vinegar

1/4 tsp. Tea Tree Oil

1/4 tsp. Lavender Oil

Combine and store in a spray bottle. Shake occasionally. Use wherever a disinfectant spray is needed.

As a busy mother of 3 my cleaning time is always cut short so what I do with tea tree oil and the H2O MopX5 is I put 3 teaspoons of tea oil in the front tank and steam spray my tea tree oil solution into the grout in the shower. This helps repel mold and mildew. If you don’t use a steam cleaner, then what will happens is that it will kill the mold but it won’t take away the mold discoloration.

I also use tea tree oil  in the laundry. I add ½  teaspoon of tea tree oil to towels and bedding and other fabrics that are prone to getting moldy.

There are alot of natural remedies out there that do work but require more elbow work then most commercial cleaners which means you can be cleaning for longer.I suggest investing in a steam cleaning mop that uses hot steam to help clean and disinfect your home. A good carpet steam cleaner or  handheld steam cleaner only uses water and no other detergent. If you are interested in getting one the best thing to do is check out steaming cleaning mop reviews and  find out which steam cleaner would be good for you. I  myself have purchased many in the past and the latest one is my H2O MopX5 which works wonders and uses nothing but regular warm tap water and anything else I add to it.

So there you have it, simple solutions to keeping your home clean and green.

 

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Ab Doer Twist Machine. An Ab Machine that Will Twist Your Way to Fitness

April 27, 2012 at 1:31 pm · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

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Summer is around the corner  and all you keep thinking about is shedding the winter pounds and committing to healthier lifestyle. Many people try new exercise regimes to change things up while other swear by what they did last summer to loose weight this summer. My secret has always been John Ab Doers Twist Machine and its something I use along with other work regimes to get me back in shape each summer. Before I go in to detail about the ab machine workout I want to point out some  important tips:

 Rule #1.  

You cant define you waist if your eating habits are bad. Start paying attention to what you are eating now. Just cutting out junk food, white carbs and sugary drinks helps eliminate the unnecessary calories out of your diet and jump start your weight loss.


Rule  #2. 

To get the most out of any ab exercise machine you have to incorporate a good amount of cardiovascular exercise into your daily workout routine. The cardio will help you reduce fat all over your body but will more importantly shrink the fat around your stomach. If you stick to these two rules then you will have no problem defining your waist with John Ab Doers ab exercise machine.







John’s Ab Doer Twist Ab Machine





Johns Ab Doer Twist  can help you define you stomach and work on your abs at the same time. I have used seated ab chair for years and have always gotten the best results from it. 


A Brief Break down of the Ab Doer. 


The machine has a seat with comfortable cushioning, a highly flexible column, a roller instead of a back cushion and a twisted arm bar. Each part of the chair provides a advantage to your workout.  The cushion allows comfortable seating so you do not get fatigued, the arm bars allow easy handling so you can simply concentrate on moving your body and controlling it. And the roller at the back of the chair acts like a massage.


The Resistance Control


The resistance control knob is just below the seat and is used to control the flexible column. You can set the strength of resistance as you see fit. The resistance knob  allows anyone to use the Ab Doer because you can start off at any resistance level you are comfortable at and then progress. 


The Ab Doer Twist is comes with two additional products. An instruction DVD and a booklet with recommended recipes. The DVD is very important since this contains actual exercises that can be done with the machine to gain the abs users want. The recipe booklet is also useful since its a perfect supplement in controlling calories while reaching your desired body.

If you are contemplating getting the Ab Doer  then you should think about all the things this machine can do for you and what it can not. For instance the Ab Doer is a great exercise machine but it is really only meant for your abs. The means that any cardio or other strength training that you should do has to be done with other equipment. You need to start working your whole body before you start noticing the development in your abs.


If you do decide to get the Ab Doer Twist, congratulations you have made the first step towards reducing your waist line and shifting your mental attitude towards a healthier lifestyle. The most important part comes after you get the machine and start working on it. Rest assure the product does come with a 30 day money back guarantee. This means you can try out the product for a couple weeks and see if it will foster improvements in your body. You will however have to contact customer service from the country you ordered it from if you have any questions or concerns.


www.thaneproducts.com has a list countries you can order from and helpful customer service representatives  if you have any questions. 

http://www.thaneproducts.com/ab-doer-twist/

http://www.thane.ca/ab-doer-twist/  



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Found a real great anti-aging facial cream with higih spf factor

April 2, 2012 at 4:02 am · Filed under health ·Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

They have manly smell that is a bit strong for people who want a plain nivea type of neutral smell, but if you are looking for a spicier manly smell, this is a solution 🙂

Nammu essentials anti-aging facial cream

It’s handmade, and totally natural. They sell 15, 30 or 60ml.

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