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Healthy Hair Hacks
Do you find it challenging to find the right products for your hair? Whether you are always on the go, a career woman, or busy with the kids there are many ways to keep your hair in excellent condition. The truth is when you look good you feel good. Take some time out to give those strands some attention and wave those bad hair days goodbye.
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Start a Routine
My first tip is to start a routine. Plan a weekly wash party on Saturdays. Do your regular roller round up every evening at the same time. Make an appointment for a monthly hot oil treatment or deep conditioning. You can help your hair remain healthy by showing it some love and affection on a consistent basis.
Hire a Stylist
Another thing that you can do to maintain your hair is to find a great hair stylist. Going to the salon gives you a feeling of renewal. It can be great to chat with your hairdresser, catch up on current events, and have some fun. Over time your beautician will get to know your hair and give you advice like when you need change your routine or try something new.
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Find the Right Products
Believe it or not the products do make a difference. It can be hard to find just the right shampoo, conditioner, moisturizers, and hair sprays. You can always ask around and find out what other people are using. You can also read reviews online and see what other women recommend. There are thousands of reviews on websites and social media. Find out what works best for your hair and stick with it.
Invest in a Good Blow Dryer
I recently purchased a new blow dryer that is amazing. It came with four attachments and several temperature and speed settings. My blow-drying time was quickly reduced, and I noticed a major difference in my hair. I highly suggest getting a good blow dryer even if it costs a little more.
No matter what your lifestyle is, it is always important to take some time out for self-care. Most of us put hair at the bottom of the list when it comes to upkeep. But if you love your hair – you will love your hair.
National Grammar Day
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It is interesting to discover commemorative calendar days, but this one really inspired me. I have been writing for as long as I can remember. In lieu of National Grammar Day, here are my thoughts on wordsmithing.
I can honestly say that writing is not easy. The words in your head don’t necessarily translate well on paper. It takes time and effort to really communicate clearly. Although it may seem effortless, it take a lot of mental energy and you are required to follow grammatical rules.
There are even different kinds of writing like academic writing, journal writing, fiction, non-fiction, creative writing, and business writing with separate rules. I’ve learned and enjoyed various types of prose but find myself making a few common writing mistakes.
Missing Hyphen
The first error that I’m often reprimanded for is not using a hyphen. This just doesn’t seem that important, but according to grammatical rules words like good-hearted and post-apocalyptic are not correct without the hyphen.
Quote This
Another common mistake is the inproper use of the comma. Does it go after or before the quotation mark? I’m wondering, “Does it go like this?” Comma rules vary based on the sentence and structure.
Wrong Word
This one always gets me! Is it complement or compliment? Is read and read the same in present and past tense?
Writing can get very fanciful, but it never stops me from falling in love with words in general. There is nothing more interesting than (then?!) when someone pops in a random word like hirsute or compendius.
Valentines Day 2/14
Valentine’s Day is all about romance. It’s the day when couples around the world shower each other with candy, balloons, giftS, and love. Whether you are planning for a first date or a 15 year anniversary celebration one important thing to think about is that magical moment.
I’m talking about the big pucker up…the sucky face ….you know the KISS!
There is no better way to get ready for the smootch of all smoothes than to find the right lipstick. I don’t have any plans this Valentine’s Day, but I can suggest a couple of lipsticks that I would wear if I was planning for a special dinner date.
My favorite lipstick color is Covergirl Katy Kat Colorlicious Pink Paws. This color gives me just the right amount of sass and looks really flirty without going over the top.
My most recent lipstick purchase was Mamastarrr by Patrick Starr. This is a top pick too. I was surprised to find that this color is great neutral color that is good for date night or even a lunch date.
So cheers to all of you couples out there. I hope you have a great Valentine’s Day!
One quick question for you – do you take off your lipstick before dinner and then put it back on immediately after you finish eating? Do you use a compact and put it on at the table or step away? Or do you eat with the lipstick on?
😘
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National Pizza Day 2/9
Today has to be recognized as the equivalent to Christmas for pizza lovers. Pizza and I have history. On today I commemorate the many moments we’ve shared, slices, cheese, garlic and all. I’m reminded of Friday afternoons with my son, either going to my favorite local pizza restaurant or making homemade pizza.
My weekly treat used to involve a microwave pizza with custom toppings like mushrooms, onions, and peppers. I fell in love with Digiorno’s, California pizza kitchen, and Papa Johns. Now, I’m really interested in trying out this new cauliflower pizza crust that I saw on Live with Kelly and Ryan. I found this amazing recipe on Allrecipes.com. Has anyone tried this yet?
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