Beauty and The Bombshell

Green In Your Routine

Every little thing we do today has an impact! A global impact! Make certain that the choices you are making have a beneficial impact.  It is a Bombshell's duty to take care of the earth  so that the earth continues to take care of us. Don't know where to begin?  Read on for two easy and very do-able ways to put some green in your routine!

Paper or plastic?

Choose neither! Tote your own reusable grocery bags! I have some cute black and white zebra print bags (that go perfectly with any outfit, of course) and some in leopard print. They are always the topic of conversation at the checkout! Visit www.reusablebags.com and find all sorts of eco-friendly ways to express your Eco-Bombshell!

Become a Flexitarian!

Instead of eating meat everyday of the week . . . try  eating only fruits and veggies at  least once a week!  Buying fresh foods means reducing packaging and the energy used for processing. Most importantly, lots of fruits and veggies does the body good! Try www.vegweb.com for amazingly tasty meatless recipes!

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The Path To A Great Summer

The path to a stress-filled summer is paved with too many plans.  Want a stress free summer?  Slow everything down and simply go with the flow!

 

Say “Yes” When You Would Normally Say “No”

The next time someone calls and ask you out for lunch or to go see a movie . . . Go and have an excellent time!

 

Say “No” When You Would Normally Say “Yes”

Tell your co-worker that you can’t cover their shift!  Your life is only as crazy as you allow it to be.

 

Get A Life . .  A Social Life!

Make events like going for a walk in the park and having a weekly candle lit bubblebath part of your usual routine!

 

Take A Long Weekend

Going on a weekend getaway?  Take Friday and Monday off and make it an extra long weekend!

 

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Subliminal Messages

The Bombshelter

The Bombshell’s Bedroom is the Bombshell's private Bombshelter.  It is our Central Command Center.  Make it  a very sexy, sensual, sense-soothing space that motivates and inspires your inner Bombshell.  A place where you can relax and recharge.  Here are some suggestions to own your zone:

 

Make Your Room Bloom

Bring in a small floral arrangement and  a green low-light plant. This will create a cozy atmosphere and provide you room with more ‘living energy’.

 

Add Instant Smiles

Fill your Bombshelter with things that bring an instant smile on your face like photos, your music, your favorite movies and special momentos.  No bills or stacks or dirty laundry allowed!

 

Wear Your Bedsheets

Think of your bedsheets more like an outfit that you wear every night!  With that thought in mind . . . change your sheets frequently and ‘wear’ top notch linens next to your skin!

 

Prepare For A Long Stay

The Bombshelter must be properly equipped so you can rendezvous for hours.  Bring in a stach of bottled water and a bowl of your favorite fruit.  No refridgerator required!

 

Try Some Room Perfume

Light some scented candles and engage yourself in some aromatherapy.  Try peppermint and grapefruit to promote concentration and mental clarity or lavender and jasmine to sooth away stress.

 

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Solitary Refinement

Nature grows in silence.  It blossoms, develops, produces and becomes without any spotlights, announcements, advertisements or headlines.

 

We are nature.  We require silence in order to become exactly what it is we desire to be.  Our silence, time with ourselves by ourselves, is our very necessary Solitary Refinement.

 

We are like a bottle of oil and water.  Everyday we are shaken up and the oil can not be distinguished from the water.  However, when the bottle is set down for a while, the two ingredients arrange themselves into two distinct layers.

 

We settle during Solitary Refinement.  We arrange ourselves into four distinct layers.  The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.  We remove ourselves from dwelling in the past or preparing for the future.  We allow ourselves to simply be.  The quieter we become the more we can hear our deepest intuitions whispering detailed instructions on how we can blossoms and develop each layer.

 

When we consistently continue to grant ourselves a few minutes of Solitary Refinement each day, we gain the ability to define ourselves in relation to nothing at all as well as everything in particular.  We strengthen our ability to remain calm admist any storm while still maintaining our perspective, balance, and focus.

Turn off the television.  Turn off the radio.  Turn off the phone.  Turn off the lights.

 

Turn off.  Tune in.  Tap into.

 

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Ways To Inspire Your Inner Bombshell

 

Dress To Express

Put on something that is totally Bombshell.  Express who you are without a care about what other will think.  Don’t limit yourself because you are going to be concerned about how others will react.  Wear what you really want instead of using others as a guide about what is right for you.

 

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You Meditate . . . Yes YOU!

Everybody Meditates.  You Meditate.  Yes YOU!  You may be unaware of it but trust me . . . you do!  The feat is to become aware of this fact so that you can learn to make certain that you use your power to do you good and not evil.

Meditation is focusing 100% of all your attention to one single point.  A mantra meditation is an ancient form of meditation.  It is simply focusing your attention by repeating a sentence or group of words.

Do you repeat a sentence or group of words on a daily basis or even several times a day ?  What words are you focusing your attention on?  Are you meditating on a positive message that is beneficial to you, your life and your goals or are you sabotaging yourself?

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Bombshell Beauty

L'Oreal Double Extension Beauty Tubes Mascara

 

In Their Words:

Get the look of salon lash extensions with the new Double Extend Beauty Tubes Technology Mascara!  This new lash extension effect mascara visibly lengthens your lashes up to an astonishing 80%!  Unlike traditional mascaras that paint or coat your lashes with mascara formula, Double Extend Beauty Tubes Technology forms lash-extending tubes that firmly attach to the tip of your lashes.  These tubes visibly lengthen your lashes up to 80%, and provide excellent wear, as they will not run, smudge, clump or flake all day.  The beauty tubes remove easily from lashes with just water - no makeup remover or rubbing necessary.  The ultra-nourishing patented base coat with Ceramide R nourishes lashes, and provides a unique layer of protection that prepares lashes for Beauty Tubes.

In My Opinion:

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One-Minute Weight Loss

Start Off Strong

Eat like a King for breakfast, a Queen for lunch, and a Pauper for dinner.  Eat healthy amounts of good-for-you foods earlier in the day then use your day wisely doing things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator to burn off those calories!

 

Take A Time-Out

Take a few minutes out to plan your menu for the day.  Thinking ahead is your best defense against things like hunger and a busy schedule!

 

Buy Small

The bigger the package the more likely you are to eat . . . up to 44%!  Sure the smaller package may cost more but can you really put a value on good health!

 

Indulge

If you are craving a chocolate bar, don’t try to resist it with foods you don’t want.  Chances are you will end up eating both!  Go ahead and have a portion controlled treat then get right back on track!

 

Reflect On Your Choices

Get your compact mirror out of your purse and look yourself right in the eye before eating something that isn’t part of your ‘menu’.  It’s a sure way to put you back in touch with yourself and your goals!

 

Eliminate Toppings

When a dish includes toppings like cheese, bacon, and other high-fat items . . . tell the server to leave them off!

 

Go Low

When you go grocery shopping, choose the most nutritious but the least fattening.  Some good choices include, low-fat butter,  skim milk and fat free ice cream!  Delicious!

 

Brush Your Teeth

Brush your teeth physically and mentally after dinner.  Use this task as a mental message to yourself that means you are done eating for the night!

 

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