Spring and Summer DIY Scarf

 

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I love this! It's easy, simple and DIY!
I do recommend Pinking shears  so the fabric does not come unraveled.

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"All power is from within and therefore under our control".  Robert Collier 

By Jules Cochran- "Dolphin Dialogue

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Market America- Home of OPC-3 Beauty Blend, posted the article below blog about Dr. Oz's medical support about the skin health benefit of Pycnogenol (primary ingredient in our OPC-3 Beauty Blend), which supports what Market America has known know since 1995. 

Read more about what Dr. Oz say's about this powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory...

Dr. Oz touts skin health benefits of Pycnogenol

on January 15, 2013 From Market America's Blog.

We already know Dr. Oz loves astaxanthin. Now he’s on a new quest: to tell everyone about the wonders of Pycnogenol for achieving younger-looking skin.
In a recent segment on his show, Dr. Oz discussed how Pycnogenol – an extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree – can help your skin cells regain their moisture to give you a smoother appearance.
“Could [Pycnogenol] be the secret to looking seven years younger?” Dr. Oz asked his audience. “I researched it, and the consensus is yes.”
The secret, Dr. Oz says, behind Pycnogenol’s superior anti-aging effects is its “incredible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers” that help boost the body’s hyaluronic acid levels by 44 percent. Hyaluronic acid, which plays an important role in tissue hydration, lubrication and cellular function, “is the primary agent that keeps skin tight and wrinkle-free,” Dr. Oz says.
“That means that in about 12 weeks of taking [P]ycnogenol, you may see smoother skin, a reduction in fine lines, and more supple skin,” Dr. Oz says on his website.
To longtime Market America customers, the benefits of Pycnogenol are no secret. Since 1995, Market America has be providing millions with the only isotonic form of Pycnogenol in the world in Isotonix OPC-3. Since then, Isotonix has been proud to include its isotonic form of Pycnogenol in other nutritional supplements, including:

• Isotonix OPC-3 Beauty Blend, formulated to promote skin elasticity, support healthy collagen production, replenish essential vitamins and minerals for the skin, and provide the skin and body with improved antioxidant defenses;
• Might-a-Mins Spectrum Isotonix OPC-3, which provides a strong antioxidant defense which is especially beneficial for children who need neurological, metabolic, or digestive support;
• Prime Joint Support Formula by Isotonix, endorsed by Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, the only joint supplement on the market to deliver three primary bone & joint ingredients – glucosamine, Pycnogenol and hyaluronic acid – in isotonic form;
• and Isotonix Champion Blend Plus, endorsed by basketball superstar Carmelo Anthony, which helps the body needs to preserve your muscles with essential nutrients, keep your body’s defenses up with powerful antioxidants, and provide you with a huge boost of energy from great vitamins.

While other supplements on the market can claim to have Pycnogenol, the superior Isotonix delivery system ensures that its ingredients – including Pycnogenol – are absorbed by the body in the most efficient, effective manner. Without the need for fillers and binder found in most pills and tablets, Isotonix nutritional supplements deliver maximum results in each and every serving.
So tell us: how has Pycnogenol helped you?

Easter Makeup Trends for 2013

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Easter is just in a couple of weeks so I wanted to share with you some fresh ideas for your makeup as you flow into the spring look for 2013.

Fair skin tone is back and luminous translucent loose powder will create that sheer setting, cover small imperfections and can be worn over your foundation or alone.

If you're wearing it over your foundation than apply on your highlight points, similar to contouring your face; Cheekbones, temples and bridge of your nose. Avoid directly under the eyes and fine lines

To create a warm tone for fair skin, do so by dusting bronzer on your decolletage, along the hairline, and the hollows beneath your cheek bones. And yes!! Fair skin does glow with a bronzer!


Translucent powder will keep your face flawless, throughout the day, for all of the photo's and festivities.

For Mediterranean, Latino and Africian American ladies who's skin tone is not fair skin,  make sure your base foundation is a true match. Liquid Mineral foundations are great for they help hydrate the skin and blend easily to a true look. Afterwards use a Mineral Bronzing Shimmering Powder to provide a hint of sparkle and summery glow.

Are you wearing an Easter sundress this year? If you want to create the illusion of long legs, grab a tan in a bottle with an iridescent shimmer and apply down the front of your shins, very lightly. This will give that subtle but effect look. Oh and let's not forget our nails. Light pastels to nude is perfect and sets the elegance that you so carry for others to see. 

Enjoy and have fun...there's plenty of time for you to try the look so it's perfect for Easter!

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"Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude." Wallace Wattles

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Breakfast and Healthy Skin

Good morning! Everyone knows that eating a healthy breakfast is exactly how to start the day with good energy and feed your metabolism so you utilize the calories and burning body fatthroughout the day. Plus, if you can get your workout in afterwards before your busy day starts, well, even better!  But did you also know how a healthy breakfast is great for your skin? Read on. Prevention magazine explains why...

10 Breakfasts for Healthy Skin

Reduce wrinkles and look younger with your AM meal

By By Mara Betsch

Delicious, Anti-Aging Breakfasts

There’s more to getting healthy, glowing skin than buying the perfect anti-aging skincare products. “You can put on all the makeup and concealer in the world, but unless you’re eating a diet full of beauty foods, your skin will not look its best,” says Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, the author of The Beauty Diet. Start your morning off right by whipping up these beauty-boosting breakfasts. They’re full of beauty foods that protect your skin and keep it looking young, fresh, and absolutely radiant.
Get the healthy-skin breakfasts!

Reduce wrinkles and look younger with your AM meal

By By Mara Betsch

Here are some suggestions. Some of my favorites is Oatmeal and adding Whey protein to get a good combo of carbs and protein. Omelets are also high on the list, while I love my Yoguart, but wath out for the ones with sugar and fructose. Try the plain (higher in protein) and add your own fruit!

 

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Friday Findings

Today's Friday Findings range from taking care of your eyes to good nutrition and HoMedics products that make you feel good and help you relax. Plus Snap cleaning products for your home. Oh for those that need a new smart phone or wireless plan check out the 4G Droid Razr

Eye wear, contact lenses, cleaners, magnifying glasses & more. Get cash back on everything!

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"To see what is right and not do it is a lack of courage."

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Face all of your Challenges to Make a Difference in your Life

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Free Skin Care Anaylsis

We offer a free skin care analysis that will give specific answers to skin care issues that you are dealing with. The reason why it's important to take this analysis is that the products you use shouldn't be based on a wish and a hope; they should be chosen based on factors that affect your skin. Evaluating responses about your skin health and concerns, the Skin Care Analysis will customize a skin care regimen that matches your specific needs for healthy skin care.
Get the facts and take your analysis today!

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How to Get the Right Lipstick Color for You

Are you still trying to figure out the best everyday lip color that goes with everything, including your mood and what you're doing for the day? I just love the range of lip colors for 2013, from the bright pinks to oranges and reds. I have found that sometimes the bold bright colors just don't look right with my skin tone and I need to tone it down a bit. Many times I will pick out a bright pink and then add a either a gloss or another shade of pink to go with it. Have you ever done that????

But the makeup industry is smart and knows what is needed and you can buy lip kits with a hue of shades that allow you to mix and match. Many come with gloss as well and are designed to travel easily in your purse. Here's another , 'but', and that is you have to make sure the palate of colors will compliment your skin.

Here are some for you to check out. You know I am partial to the Motives line, due to the fact that Loren takes all the guest work out of wondering if it will go with my skin tone and you can wear for all ocassions.  Plus, all of Motives lips kits have Vitamin E and an application brush.  They range from very inexpensive to expensive. See for your self and let me know what works for you.

Ultra Beauty's Lip Kit

Le Métier De Beauté

Breathless Kaleidoscope Lip Kit

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Quote of a Beautiful Day

 "In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more, than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich." Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) Lutheran Pastor

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How to Contour Your Face

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Contouring your face gives the illusion of a more perfect appearance. By contouring your face, you can hide structural imperfections, give your face balance and highlight features. 

The most common areas to contour are cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Contouring these areas gives the appearance of a balanced face. You can also contour eyes and lips to make them look bigger or smaller, fuller or slimmer.

Here's how to do it:
1.  Using the Motives Cheek Contour Brush, pick up the darker shade on the angled side of the brush. Use a sweeping motion to shade underneath your cheekbone, making sure to blend evenly. 
2.  Now, pick up the lighter shade on the angled side of the brush and shade above the cheekbone and above eyebrows using a sweeping motion.
3. Looking at the triangle pic above,  you will see the lighter shade inside of the triangle- darker shade outside, with a shadow of light shade under the eyes extend a little further out.

 One of my most favorite products in the Motives line of cosmetics is the Motives Shape and Sculpt Duo.  It is a double-sided compact with light and dark shadows that you need to highlight and contour like a pro!  It is a two in one product that glides on softly and feels like velvet to your skin.

 The Motives Shape and Sculpt is great because of these benefits:

• Two-in-one highlighter and matte contour powder
• Luxurious formula that glides on smoothly to highlight and sculpt
• Designed for all skin types
• Non-irritant formula
• Paraben, oil and fragrance free

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Best Hair Dryers

 Yesterday's posting was about hair so when I read Loren Ridinger's post on Hair Dryers, I thought this is perfect! Read on and enjoy!

Want One of the Best Hair Dryers?

"Of all the hair dryers out there, figuring out the best ones can be tough. They range in brands and models, from low-end to high. Even the best hair dryers have a wide range in pricing – so, how do you decide which ones offer the best results? Figuring out the best hair dryers can be a challenge, so check out this list to help guide your next blow dryer purchase. Here are my reviews of the best hair dryers (budget, middle of the road & splurge).

Want One of the Best Hair Dryers?

• Budget: Revlon Ion Select Hair Dryer – Dries hair fast and has a great cold shot feature.
• Budget: Vidal Sassoon VS547 1875 Watt Professional Full-Size Ionic Dryer – offers excellent frizz-free results.
• Middle of the Road: Vidal Sassoon VS783 1875 Watt Ionic Styler Dryer – Brush and dry at the same time!
• Middle of the Road: CHI Air Hair Dyer – Great for all hair types.
• Splurge: Rusk CTC Lite – Reduces fly-aways and dries hair super-fast!
• Splurge: T3 Bespoke Featherweight – Gives hair a shiny, healthy look.

Have you tried any of these hair dryers? Which one do you think is the best?"

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How to Thicken Hair

Doesn't it always seem (or at least some of the time) we always want what we (think) we don't already have???? Many women work hard at trying in increase the volume of their hair whether it's with a hair cut (which is not a bad idea, so if you haven't consulted your hair stylist, maybe it's time:), and or products. Take a look in your bathroom and see how much hair products you have. If they don't work and just sitting there, first step is GET RID  of them! Secondly, you really may want to consider your hair style. There are soooo many styles now that with your hair type you may achieve the goal you're after without literally pulling your hair out from frustration. Talk with your hairdresser.

Okay here comes another thought...the aging process and coupled with stress!!! Again, don't pull your hair out on this one, just stay calm, relax and read on..there are answers.

Seriously, thinning hair is real and can be frustrating whether due to stress, age, health issues and or the environment. There's no magical cure for over night thick hair, but there are things that you can educate your self on and figure out what you need:

1. Stay away from substandard products that have chemicals and ingredients that may cause further damage. Only use natural ingredients.
2. For DIY steps I recommend Japho.com   For those that don't have the time or the inclination and are looking for products that are natural and help save time and energy I have done some research to see what ingredients is key to help strengthen the hair and improve the condition of the hair.
3. Look specfically for pure plant extracts and proteins. These strengthen and build hair follicles.  If there are additional subgrade ingredients, chemical base and or dyes these are not necessarily "Natural" so do your self a favor and put it back on the shelf, or click off the product (if you're on line. ). Also, if they advertise "natural" and only list one or 2 of the natural ingredients but not the rest, well that should tell you something...
Key plant extracts, proteins and  include

• Nettle Extract -improves appearance and is a remedy against  oily hair
• Collagen - Collagen is a very important protein for our whole body, including our hair. I when you apply collagen to the hair shaft, you are able to promote healthy hair growth. Collagen helps strengthen hair and increase the diameter of individual hairs, which helps give thinning hair an overall fuller hair appearance.
•  Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein - is a moisturizing and conditioning protein derived from whole wheat. It increases the hair’s ability to retain moisture, and impart shine and gloss to damaged and dull hair. Due to its low molecular weight, it easily penetrates the hair shaft, allowing it to attract and retain moisture, build body and reduce porosity, all of which improves hair manageability, luster and smoothness. 
• Tea Tree Oil - this has been used for centuries and provides healing as well as moisturizing properties in helping the skin remain healthy and smooth. 

 4. Eat nutritional whole foods and stay away as much as possible processed foods. This also includes drinking water throughout the day to provide hydration and natural moisturizing abilities for your skin and hair. Fruits, green vegetables, proteins, and healthy fats combined with consistent exercise program and nutritional supplements is a great start for your whole body while helping your hair.



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"All the principles of heaven and Earth are living inside of you." Morihei Weshiba (1883-1969)
Founder of the Martial Arts Aikido

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Product Spotlight: Isotonix Multivitamin

 Product Spotlight: Isotonix® Multivitamin

on February 22, 2013

The month, our Health & Nutrition team highlighted the benefits of Isotonix® Multivitamin and its importance for supporting proper body functioning, including an informative and exciting webinar hosted by Elizabeth Benton yesterday.

In case you missed out yesterday, our weekly Product Spotlight breaks down the importance of not only taking a multivitamin, but taking one that is isotonic. We hope this information reminds you why you should take your multivitamin and help you show others why they should, as well!


Let’s peddle backwards first and review why vitamins and minerals are important.
Vitamins help the body maintain normal metabolic function, convert food into energy, help growth and body repair, build immunity, synthesize hormones, and activate enzymes for proper body function. Vitamins need minerals to perform these actions.
The body uses minerals to activate enzyme reactions within the body, support electrical transmitters, regulate water and electrolytes, and metabolize the three major dietary nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
In a nutshell, vitamins and minerals are essential for basic survival.
Where do we get vitamins and minerals?
Thousands of years ago, before the days of manufactured supplements, humans found sufficient nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in their diet from plants and foods grown around them. However, over time and especially in recent years, the high demand for production and preservation and the industrialization of farming have decreased the amount of vitamins and minerals found in whole foods.
The industrialization of agriculture which allows farmers to produce more plants faster and that last longer gives plants less time to absorb nutrients naturally. The ingredients in fertilizers interfere with the natural absorption process as well as contribute to soil-mineral depletion.
According to The Journal of HortScience, the average vegetable found in today’s supermarket is anywhere from five to 40 percent lower in minerals, proteins and vitamins compared to those harvested just 50 years ago.
Why take a supplement?
With the prevelance less nutrient rich foods on the market, it is becoming more and more  important for humans to fill in the gaps, which is where a multivitamin supplement comes in. Many supplements contain 100 percent or more of the vitamins and minerals the average human body needs.
So why Isotonix®?
Isotonic refers to when the fluid consumed is concentrated the same as the body’s fluids, allowing for proper cell metabolism and effective transportation through cells. In comparison to other forms of consumption, isotonic consumption delivers the maximum amount of nutrients to the bloodstream faster. Taking supplements in pill or capsule form can take between 40 minutes to four hours, while isotonic delivery can happen as fast as five minutes. In the time it takes to digest a pill or capsule, the body loses vitamin actives and traps micronutrients.
Isotonix® Multivitamin has 100 percent of many of the vitamins needed for proper nutritional balance and even exceeds 100 percent in some nutrients.
If you love your Multivitamin and wondered how to maximize the amount of proper nutrients or what to recommend to anyone looking to achieve optimal health, we suggest the Daily Essentials Kit, which contains Isotonix OPC-3®, Isotonix® Multivitamin, Isotonix® Activated B-Complex and Isotonix® Calcium Plus. This kit provides ingredients to supports heart health, immunity, energy and mood, and the body’s ability to adapt to stress.*
Elizabeth talked about all of this and more yesterday so if you missed her webinar, make sure not to miss the next one! Did you learn something today? What other questions might you have about the Multivitamin?

Email me for all of the upcoming webinars. Remember knowledge is power and when you know what and how to take care of your system for optimal health, then taking care and doing what you love comes easier.

Contact me any time for any questions you may have about Isotonix and or Market America. 


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Enter & Win Lumiere de Vie Gift Pack!!!

Enter daily for a chance to win a Gift Pack of our newest line. FREE to sign up and enter!!! You can't win if you don't enter! Head to www.shop.com, click on Contests. PM me for info or a personal tour!

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Updates on Lumiere de Vie new Skin Care Line

 It's been over a week since starting to use the Lumiere De Vie™ Intense Rejuvenation Cream
and  Lumiere De Vie™ Eye Balm   
and I love it! My skin is very dry and the Rejuvenation cream is is light and keeps my skin moist all day! The eye balm does exactly what is promised. I love these products and am ordering the rest to complete my skin care regime...read on from others and their experience with Amber Ridinger's new skin care line from Market America's blog....

FEATURED: Lumière de Vie™ 

on February 21, 2013

It’s been a while since we’ve featured a testimonial on the ma Blog, so we were very excited when we heard from Maggie Holbik about her love of Amber Ridinger’s new skin care line Lumière de Vie! After testing each of the products in the line, Maggie sent in her testimonial from Ontario. Read on to see what she has to say about these incredible new products:

“WOW is all I can say about the new skin care line Lumière De Vie. I have only been using it for two days and it is the most incredible experience my skin has ever had. The feeling is nothing short of amazing. I am mesmerized by the product and I can see a difference in my skin already! The most amazing thing though is the “feeling!” It is like my skin is drinking in nutrition. I feel like I am feeding my skin! And the packaging is so beautiful. I am already thinking of wonderful recycling ideas to share the beauty of it with others. I am thinking of using the containers to store my precious gems and items and to also give gifts of jewellery in them. So happy to have found this product and thank you to Amber for creating this beautiful and amazing line of products!”

If you want to experience Lumière De Vie yourself, it’s available HERE, exclusively on SHOP.COM! And don’t forget to LIKE Lumière De Vie on Facebook to stay up to date on press, photos, and product information!
Fallen in love with a Market America product and want to shout it from the rooftops? Send your own testimonial to socialmedia@marketamerica.com for a chance to be featured on the ma Blog and our social media channels.


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