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Quote of the Day
The thing that I have done throughout my life is to do the best job that I can and to be me.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Narrower Nose
To make your nose look narrower, brush a bit of dark matte blush or bronzing powder on either side.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Coloring Your Hair
Don't wash your hair immediately before applying color. Your hair needs that natural oil to protect your scalp from the dye, and it also helps the hair shaft absorb the color more easily.
Quote of the Day
Take your work seriously, but never yourself.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Winter Body Scrub
Take care of your dry hands, feet, and elbows with a homemade body scrub. Mix 1/2 cup Epsom salts, one tablespoon olive or canola oil, and a few drops of lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit juice. Apply to dry patches of skin, rub in a circular motion, and rinse it off.
Quote of the Day
Truth burns up error.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Pedicures
Do something special for yourself today and give yourself a pedicure! Remove your old nail polish completely (make sure to get around the edges). Trim your toenails straight across with clean nail clippers, and file them the way you want them with an emery board. Soak your feet in warm water for 5-10 minutes, and then (if you like) push your ...Read more
Quote of the Day
To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Ponytails
If you wear your hair in a ponytail or bun, it's very likely you pull it back very tightly. This isn't flattering -- not only could it make you look too strict, but you could also get a bad headache! Leave some hair slack, or even loose, when pulling it back.
Quote of the Day
Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch -- what make you go beyond the norm.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Avoiding Dry Lips
If you suffer from chapped lips, make sure to apply lip balm before you go to bed every night, whether or not you feel like you need it. During the day, use a moisturizing lipstick.
Quote of the Day
Morning comes whether you set the alarm or not.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Bring Out Blue Eyes
Red and brown tones in eyeshadow help blue eyes stand out even more. For added effect, apply a very thin line of copper shadow or liner just below your bottom eyelashes.
Quote of the Day
When music fails to agree to the ear, to soothe the ear and the heart and the senses, then it has missed its point.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Keep the Green Out
If you're concerned about chlorine turning it green, squeeze a lemon into your regular shampoo and wash your hair beforehand. This is especially effective for blonde hair!
Quote of the Day
Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Getting Rid of a Blemish
If you have a particularly large pimple that you can't seem to get rid of, put a piece of tape on it overnight. This can help draw out the fluid and bacteria, making it easier to treat the next day.
Quote of the Day
Love involves a peculiar unfathomable combination of understanding and misunderstanding.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Make Your Own Toothpaste
For a quick homemade toothpaste, mix together baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, table salt, and a tiny bit of your regular toothpaste. Then just use it as you would your regular toothpaste.
Quote of the Day
My favorite thing is to go where I've never been.