Tuesday, May 29, 2012

A review: Nivea's Touch of Water Lily Hydrating Shower Gel

"Waterlily and Pearls...this has got to be delightful!" I reached for Nivea's Waterlily and Pearls Hydrating Shower Gel, read the ingredients and made the purchase...very glad I did! The feel of the little beads of sunflower oil, on my skin, was very softening, so much so, that I felt the results long after getting out of the shower.

The smell was invigorating, reminding me of spring flowers; gentle, not overpowering. You get whiffs of fragrance throughout the day! My skin was fragrant, film-free ... no soapy residue! I purchased the 1.7 oz. size bottle but the shower gel also comes in 8.4 and 16.9 oz size bottles.
Although the ideal is to make your own natural shower gel, Nivea's Waterlily and Pearls Hydrating Shower Gel, is an inexpensive splurge that creates a fragrant spa right in your own bathroom!

The three "stays" of living your dreams!

1) Stay EXCITED!
2) Stay CONSISTENT!
3) Stay STEADFAST!


1)Network with people living "the dream" as you'd like to live it. Successful people are always up to something adventurous; become a part of what's going on! Stay connected via social media and /or in person!


2) Make a plan that is doable and stick to it. Make a point of doing certain tasks at the same time every day. Sometimes you will wander off. Gather yourself together and get back on track, as quickly as you can!


3) Don't give up! You never know when your "big break" will come. If you give up, it will never happen. Stay in the flow of things and don't get discouraged by naysayers, failures, minimal funds, etc.If there is a will, there is a way "up!"


Whatever your desires, following these "stays", will have you on your way to living your biggest dreams!

Friday, May 25, 2012

Confrontation...can anything good come out of it?

Confrontation is usually associated with emotional outbursts and mean-spirited language...but it can be a good thing. Firstly, in all of the heat, the truth comes forth. Hidden grudges are revealed, enabling them to be healed. We must first know exactly what the problems are...only then can they be solved!

Secondly, in many instances, we fume and walk around in anger, rather than approach the one who's causing the complications. It is an unhealthy way to be. If confrontation will release the stress, that particular "coming together" is a good thing!

Sometimes an "excited" meeting (minus the "blows", of course) is the only way to get to the root of the problems, that are stagnating an otherwise profitable relationship!

Do you agree? What are your thoughts on this? Please leave your uplifting comments below and Have a nice day!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Reclaim your power after a break-up!

Your five year, romantic relationship abruptly comes to an end. You wanted to work your problems out; your mate didn't. Before your mate exits, he/she tries to bury your self-esteem with insults and hate. You are dejected and hurt. The good news is that you can  rebound and live to love again!

Dry your eyes and dust yourself off...do all  the things, you do, that bring success. We all have those "up" things going on where we JUST CAN'T FAIL...what are yours? Immerse yourself in those tasks, the ones that guarantee victory! For example, you've always been complemented on your handmade scarves. Now is the time to knit enough scarves to open up an online shop! Work to make your website beautiful, informative  and customer friendly, then bask in the success!
But because you freeze up and stumble over your words when giving speeches, in front of large crowds, hold on before you share your new, successful business endeavor at the big, Annual Civic function. The time will come for accomplishing that task! Don't attempt any new or "shaky" assignments until you've accomplished enough of the successful tasks, that will start healing your self-esteem.


In time, you'll feel confident and positive again. You never know, maybe a potential new love interest has been checking out all of this "shining" you've been doing lately!



Monday, May 14, 2012

Simplify living in close quarters with one another!

As apartment rents rise, people are opting to share residences. As adults, a lot of habits have been formed ( in indelible ink, LOL), but when living with others we have to take our roommates' practices into consideration. It will simplify the experience. To keep the peace, bear in mind the suggestions below:

1)Respect the privacy of your roomies- Don't look into others' belongings and/or food in the fridge. Don't listen to phone conversations or "peek."

2) Keep fragrance and odors down- You may love to spray Red Rose air freshener all around, but it may make your roomie feel sick. Refrain from releasing overly perfumy smells into the shared atmosphere.

3) Clean up after yourself- Did you make a sandwich on the kitchen counter? Please wipe your crumbs away. Don't leave your "juices" on the toilet seat! You're  not in that much of a hurry!

4) Meet and Greet- A "hi" upon arriving, does wonders to build a "happy place" in your shared residence. Other "happy place" builders are "good-bye", "thank-you", and "I apologize...it won't happen again."

5) It's not a library, but- Please don't slam doors or stomp. Keep the volume on your T.V. moderate and save the loud sing-a-longs for Karaoke night at the club!


Sharing living spaces CAN work! Strive to live the Golden Rule ( "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you") and it will be a beneficial experience for all parties!
Do you have anything to add? Leave your helpful comments below-Thank-you!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012


Open yourself!

Be creative...expand your mind and see newness start to unfold...everywhere!

1)Pick up a pencil to release the inner artist. Start doodling and see where it takes you!


2)Start singing about the objects in front of you! Make up a song involving the colors of those things
and how they make you feel, their usefulness...

3)Make a recipe (from scratch), then cook it!

4)Buy a beautiful remnant of silk! Do a hem stitch( by hand) around the edge.  Wear it or give it as a gift!

5)Make a story about how your first name originated! Have your definition to mean something you'd be proud to embrace  like boldness, strength, peace-maker...you get the idea!
 
Be creative, in your every moment, and a brand new you will be born every minute!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Monday, May 7, 2012

How to live with a sterotype!

There are many stereotypes associated with the person that I am. First, let's define stereotype: "A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing: "sexual and racial stereotypes".
I'm an unmarried, Black American woman, living in a big city. WOW! See all the stereotypes that pop out at you? LOL. But let's zero in on the "single woman" aspect. Single and lonely is a banner I supposedly wear- Nothing could be further from the truth! I ENJOY my own company, when not with friends. I am never lonely as there are so many outlets for activity, so many ways to expand the mind. Meditation, prayer and problem solving take up a good part of my existence!

No, my name is NOT "single and lonely"and I can live, successfully, with this stereotype and the multitude of others associated with who I am. Yes, I belong to many groups, but I fight and claim my individuality. I am UNIQUE unlike any other human being! Embrace your own unique- ness and you, too, can live free from society's labels!



Definition for "stereotype" from Wikapedia

Friday, May 4, 2012

Happy Mother's Day..Gone but Not Forgotten.....

For my mother, Joyce Brown~ 18 years in Heaven

Totes, tee-shirts,tablecloths,bedsheets,scarves......

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Batik is a wax resist dyeing technique...think of it as Tye-Dye, using wax instead of string and rubber bands. Want to add some pizazz to your bed and get those creative juices flowing at the same time? Purchase plain white, cotton pillowcases and design them using the batik method! Be motivated by the batik patterns included here.
Your only limitation is your own imagination!
Please share your masterpieces, here on the blog, for everyone to ENJOY!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Tip Tell #8

Cleaning out your closet for Spring's new beginnings? Help another open a life on a new beginning! Instead of dumping that gently used business suit into the garbage, DONATE IT! There are many organizations that help low-come individuals, by providing business attire for job interviews. Two that aid individuals here in the U.S.A. are The Doe Fund, inc. and Dress for Success, inc. Partner with these organizations, or similar ones, to help a man or woman take the next step into financial independence...a fresh start!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012


First Row, Center Seat,everyday!

You're sitting in your  favorite movie theatre, lights down low; a popular flick is up on the screen, buttered popcorn and a drink are by your side. To the right is your spouse and kids...but where is everybody else? You have the place to yourself because your favorite movie theatre is your HOME!

Home theatres are gaining popularity again as families are nesting (coming "in" to entertain one another). There are sizes and budgets to fit every pocketbook! Here are a few tips to help you design your home theatre space:
1)"A length 1.5 times the width is a good starting point to create a space and soft surfaces are a must for sound purposes." Look carefully at spare rooms and furnished basements.

2) Enlist the aid of an audio consultant to configure DOLBY according to movie industry standards.

3) Where do you like to sit in your neighborhood movie theatre? If you like the front, place your seat in your home theatre close to the screen. Do you like the middle? Place your seat right in the middle of the room.

4) Keep colors dark and ideally, the room should be windowless.

5)Go ahead and put up those movie theatre curtains and wall sconces. Movie posters are also a nice touch, just post them at the rear.

At one time it was only the very wealthy that could afford home theatres, "but anyone, even you, can have a private in-home movie theatre with a giant, high definition projector screen, sound you can feel in your chest, a few rows of big, comfy chairs, and maybe even a fiber-optic star ceiling."

Seems like a good idea  for promoting family good times, comfortability and (smiles) traveling time to the theatre is cut tremendously! Would you ever consider doing an expansion to accommodate a  home theatre? Do you already have one? Pros? Cons? Please leave your helpful comments below, Thank-you!



Quotes and ideas for tips, taken from an article by Gene Elafino entitled, "Home theatre extraordinaire" via L.I. Pulse magazine (Oct.2011 issue)