Burt's Bees Cream Blush In Strawberry Cream

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Not Sponsored: As I was looking at what NEW products were coming out in makeup, I took notice of Burt's Bees Cream Blush in Strawberry Cream. I loved the name. I loved the color online. I dropped it in my online shopping cart and couldn't wait to try it. Burt's Bees description is, "get a natural flush of color that nourishes and moisturizes your skin with this luxurious, ultra-blendable cream blush in Strawberry Cream." Even though this is just a blush, I figured I could use it as a lip color as well. I love when makeup can serve more than one purpose (whether it works or not, is another a question). Its a beautiful color when applied, but when you spread it on your face it then becomes lackluster ... dull. Its ok, but its nothing that I'll be reaching for over and over again. I love Burt's Bees values! Their ingredients are from nature. They don't test on animals. They have responsible sourcing. Their packaging is recyclable. Their products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS. I don't know you guys. I was just expecting more. I do love Burt's Bees Moisturizing Lip Crayon, liquid lipsticks and lip balms. You can read my Burt's Bees reviews here. Great all-in-one makeup that I've tried: Nudestix, Ilia and Glossier. 

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium Matte Revolution Lipstick Review And Swatches

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Not Sponsored: I'm a HUGE Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk fan. I purchased her original Pillow Talk collection in 2019 (check out my YouTube review). I also purchased her Pillow Talk Superstar Glossy Lips in 2019. You can read all of my Charlotte Tilbury reviews here. Well, I just purchased her Pillow Talk MEDIUM Matte Revolution Lipstick (Nordstrom, ASOS, Nordstrom Rack, Net-A-Porter, Space NK, Bloomingdales, Selfridges) and I AM IN LOVE. When I was younger, I use to say OH! THAT'S A DEAD COLOR LIPSTICK! HAHAHA Well, I am loving this color lipstick! FYI: Other lipsticks in my collection like this color is Glossier Cloud Paint Storm, Becca Red Velvet Lip Souffle, MAC Taupe, Kat Von D Lolita, Pixi Evening Rose, Too Faced Hot Buttered Rum, Kylie Jenner x Jordan Woods, Burts Bees Peony Puddle, Nudestix Purity, Nudestix Deep Maple Huh?, Too Faced Nip Slip, Gerard Cosmetics French Toast, MAC Liptensity Smoked Salmon, MAC Magic Spell and Tuned In, MAC x Taraji Strip Me Down, NARS Overheated, NYC New York Color Tribeca Mocha, Bobby Brown Sandy Nudes and Sephora Pure Marsala. Pillow Talk MEDIUM really works with my hue and is great for everyday. It also works with all the neutrals in my wardrobe (which are basically BLACK). Pillow Talk MEDIUM is #2 in the Pillow Talk Lipstick Wardrobe (Original, Medium and Intense). Pillow Talk MEDIUM is considered a Matte Warm Berry Pink Lipstick. Its deeper than the ORIGINAL Pillow Talk Lipstick (Universally Flattering - Nude Pink Lipstick) and designed specifically for Medium Skin Tones. Again, I'm not a MATTE lipstick fan, but Charlotte Tilbury's formula is superb (not dry at all). Her lipsticks have Lipstick Tree Extract, Orchid Extract and 3D Glowing Pigments. I love her lipsticks! I also love that she offers an assortment of choices. I want to try her Pillow Talk mascara :) The Pillow Talk Collection is a huge collection. See what works for you!

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  Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium Matte Revolution Lipstick is Supersweet

 

Kylie Jenner NOVA Matte Lipstick Review And Swatches

Not Sponsored: It's been a minute, but I've reviewed a number of Kylie Jenner's Makeup. Except for those horrid Kylighters and Leo Matte Lipstick, I've really loved all of her lip products and makeup. I received Kylie Jenner's NOVA Matte Lipstick for free, because of an order I purchased. When I saw that it was a light pink, I said to myself either this is going to be a flop or a hit. That is just a personal thought, because some shades of pink do not look good on me. I love the packaging! The dark black box with various shades of lips (kisses) scattered about is really cool. How is the formula? Despite it being a MATTE lipstick, it is not dry! I have dry skin & lips, so I'm constantly trying to moisturize both. I usually stay clear of any type of matte lipstick. But you know what guys? This lipstick worked for me. I think the color compliments my skin tone. It's perfect for Spring & Summer. To achieve the color below, I did have to swipe several times (but that just means it's buildable). Is this my favorite pink lipstick? No. I love many before it such as, Selena Vive, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Gloss, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium, Burts Bees Niagra Nude, NARS Orgasm, Marc Jacobs Eat Cake, Too Faced Melted Chihuahua, NARS Get Dirty, Tarte VIP and SASS, Too Faced Melted Chocolate Milkshake, and Anastasia Beverly Hills Undressed.

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3 Clever Tips to Grow Your Brand

What is the point of having the world's best business if nobody knows about it and what it is offering? Making people aware of your brand increases your chances of getting leads and making sales. When your customers are aware of your brand, they are more likely to learn more about it. According to the SEO Tribunal, 97% of people learn more about a local company online than anywhere else. Regardless of your specific niche, you will have to reserve resources for advertising using various strategies, including social media. Brand awareness is critical for staying ahead of the competition, growing an audience, and generating more leads. So, how do you grow your brand to achieve this degree of success? Below are three tips for building your brand.

Improving your website

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Suppose you already have a website for your business and are still looking for ways to promote your brand. In that case, your website is probably not working like it should, among other things. If you don't already have a website, you should get one to put your business online. For current and potential clients, your website is the go-to resource. Even if they find you on social media, they'll want to visit your website to know more. A decent business website is vital for assessing and enhancing the performance of your other promotional strategies. It offers contact information and displays your brand's personality and unique qualities. You will be surprised by the number of people that judge your business by the quality of your website design - so you need a professional to design it. In branding, it is all about perception. Even if you don't have the resources to hire a professional web designer, you can still find a free website builder online with multiple business templates already integrated.

Try out social media

Another option to promote your small business is through social media. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter are the most popular business accounts. Still, it would help if you also considered using other sites that are relevant to your specialties, such as Pinterest or Reddit. Suppose you are having difficulties exploiting social media to promote your business yourself. In that case, you could look into hiring social media influencers. Your company can be a part of both geographically and specialized-based groups, and influencers are celebrities in your niche. They may not walk the red carpet or host their talk shows, but they are well-known, well-liked, and well-trusted specialists in their respective fields. Influencers have a sizable social media and blog following, which means that being referenced or featured by one of them might expose your company to a vast, relevant audience. Influencer marketing, on the other hand, is a calculated plan. Before contacting an influencer, acquaint yourself with their accounts across all social media platforms. You should also pay attention to analytic features such as the number of comments, likes, and shares on their content. Be sure to approach them with a specific request and offer something of equal value in return. For example, you could offer them a month of free sessions in exchange for a blog review and social media mentions. Alternatively, you might offer to create a high-quality guest article on their blog that will benefit their readers while also providing a backlink to your website.

Create a blog

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For businesses, a blog is not the same as a LiveJournal. Sure, you can write about anniversaries and events. Still, a successful business blog publishes informative content in your brand voice based on queries and keywords that your consumers are searching for on Google. The cornerstone of any branding strategy should be content marketing. It's how the rest of the world knows who you are and why you're in business. It is an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and abilities. If you haven't already, start a blog today. More importantly, make sure it's up to date. Many business owners establish blogs and then abandon them after a few weeks, months, or even years; this causes them to lose viewers in the long run, so please try your best to keep your blog running at all times.

Brand awareness is a step beyond brand recognition. It entails remembering the company's name, its content, and information about its products and services. When a company has a high level of brand awareness, its marketing and advertising initiatives are meaningful to its target market. Your business won't get very far if it doesn't have a brand to set itself apart.

5 Easy Ways To Change Your Style

After a while, you might think your current style needs a few changes, and that’s perfectly fine. It is vital always to rock a style you are comfortable and confident in. So, if you have outgrown your current style or need to come out with a fresh look, there is no better time to do so than now! But, how can you change your style? Here are a few simple ways you can make a unique statement with a new style.

1. Do a closet rotation

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You can’t change your style by keeping clothes and accessories you have worn countless times. This doesn’t mean you should let go of your old clothes (some clothing pieces are iconic!). Your closet may be filled with clothes you have neglected or thought were outdated. Therefore, it would be a good idea to create a closet rotation. This involves taking the clothes stacked at the back and bringing them forward. By doing this, you expand your style options and try new ways of creating a unique style.

2. Participate in fashion challenges

The truth is, to get into your new style, you may have to try a few others first. Joining or creating a fashion challenge expands your style options and allows you to find one that best suits you. These challenges can involve creating an outfit with a particular color scheme or incorporating various elements into a look, such as beads, diamonds, chains, hats, and bags.

3. Experiment with your hair and makeup

Your style is not limited to just your clothes and what accessories you adorn. Your hair and makeup also add to creating a new, fresh, and unique style. To revamp your look, you should consider new ways of styling your hair. You can consider investing in a ceramic styling iron to create a new hairstyle. You can also get a dye job of colors representing your aurora or simply illustrating your creative side. For makeup, you can experiment with using different shades of eyeshadow and lipstick. You can even try a cat-eye eyeliner look for an edgy and feisty look, or a classic bar look for something more subtle.

4. Change clothing stores

 

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Usually, when you are changing to getting a new style, you may also want to change your current go-to clothing stores. This is because these stores are stocked up with the styles you are trying to revamp! Although it may be challenging, try shopping in stores with more of the clothes and accessories you want to incorporate into your style. For example, if you are going to move from skater chic to a city girl, you would like to shop more in retail and online shops such as H&M and Pretty Little Thing to find clothes that cater to your new style needs.

Revamping your style is always a great idea. Therefore, do not hesitate to try something new! These tips would help you move into a unique style that reflects you and makes you comfortable.

How Can You Overcome The Nuisance Of Obesity?

Obesity or being overweight can cause a variety of health issues. Although numerous diet plans are available, the secret to a healthy lifestyle and a nutritious diet is a balanced lifestyle and a nutritious diet.

Excess body weight can put you at risk for serious health issues, including heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.

No matter how beneficial their supporters believe them to be, Crash diets are not a long-term remedy. It is essential to make incremental, sustainable, and practical lifestyle improvements to lose weight safely and maintain it over time.

In this post, we'll give you several weight-loss tips. 

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1. Primarily, shift your paradigm towards a healthy diet.

The human diet should be built around nutritious meals and snacks. Ensure that each meal contains 50 percent fruits and vegetables, 25 percent whole grains, and 25 percent protein as an easy way to build a meal plan. A daily fiber intake of 25–30 grams is recommended. Remove trans fats from your diet and limit your intake of saturated fats, linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. On the other side, Monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are both forms of unsaturated fat, can be consumed safely.

2. Eliminate the use of liquid calories

Drinking sugar-sweetened soda, tea, juice, or alcohol can add up to hundreds of calories per day. These are known as useless calories because they provide additional energy without providing any nutritional value. Unless a smoothie is being consumed to replace a meal, people should stick to water, unsweetened tea, or coffee. Water combined with fresh lemon or orange can be flavorful. Dehydration should not be confused with hunger. A glass of water will also satisfy hunger pangs between scheduled meal times.

3. Use prescribed medicinal drugs.

While medicinal drugs can aid in the recovery of a disease, if taken without proper care and prescriptions, they can also harm the body and cause adverse side effects. Health officials have implemented stringent legislation banning the purchasing of drugs without a legitimate medicine in response to the growing self-medication epidemic. Local vendors and shopkeepers can embrace the law without hesitation; however, online pharmacies are committed to providing genuine cures to their customers and patients. The PricePro Pharmacy from Canada is designed to fight self-medication by only serving patients with legitimate prescriptions.

4. Go for the Liposuction operation.

Liposuction is a surgical operation that eliminates fat that won't alleviate despite strenuous exercise and dietary habits. To improve the appearance of your body, a plastic or dermatologic surgeon operates. However, liposuction can be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as facelifts, breast reductions, and tummy tucks.

5. Go for controlled food portions.

Weight gain can occur from overeating any food, even low-calorie vegetables. As a result, people should stop guessing at serving sizes or eating straight from the package. Using measuring cups and doing size guides is preferable. Overestimating and the probability of eating a larger-than-necessary portion results from guessing.

6. Stay positive and motivated.

Weight loss is a gradual process, and if the pounds do not come off as quickly as anticipated, an individual can become discouraged. When it comes to sticking to a weight loss or maintenance program, certain days can be more complicated than others. When self-change seems too complex, a good weight-loss program requires the client to persevere and not give up. Some people will need to reset their goals, perhaps by modifying their workout habits or adjusting the total amount of calories they want to consume. The most important thing is maintaining a good attitude and persevering in overcoming the obstacles to weight loss success.

Summary

People who want to lose weight don't have to stick to a strict diet schedule. To maintain a negative energy balance, they should concentrate on consuming fewer calories and moving more. Weight loss is primarily based on lowering overall calorie consumption rather than changing carbohydrates, fat, and protein proportions throughout the diet.

Your Wedding Day Checklist For The Perfect Day!

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The perfect wedding is what many girls dream of, but for those who want a stress-free day, then a few lists must be made and adhered to! You must try and juggle as much as possible, and even with your event organizers, there are added extras that you should personally consider. You must be sure to keep the numbers of everyone involved on your phone and keep track of all your guests.

An organized list of suppliers

Make a neat list of all the vendors that take part in the event, whether it's the wedding photographer, the DJ, the event designer and anyone who gives you service during the wedding day. Photographers in particular are going to be really important - especially if you want wedding photography in Geelong, Australia. It is recommended to include their name, position, telephone and even a summary of what exactly was agreed (arrival times for the event, highlights agreed with it, etc.) You should also print several copies in order to give to the event managers in the hall as well. If you haven’t done so, now is the time for you to get your wedding rings organised. If you have an engagement ring that doesn’t fit any more, it could be worth going to buy engagement ring today, so you can make it match your wedding ring on the big day.

Catering and menu selection

You will probably want to put together a winning menu, in order to provide a rich culinary experience and offer a variety of delicious dishes to guests. You should ask for recommendations, read reviews on quality and reliable catering companies, and after filtering, you will be able to set taste tests to be impressed by the quality of the food and the level of service and function at the event. Make sure to take into account any food allergies or intolerances and get an idea of what people may want beforehand.

Comfortable shoes for resting

It is advisable to take an extra pair of shoes for outdoor photography, as you will be moving from location to location that may be far away at times. Equipping oneself with an extra pair of shoes is a professional tip from annabellaw, ensuring their photographers are prepared for any location, no matter the distance. Walking in heels all day is no fun for any woman, therefore if you can have some other shoes to relieve your feet a few times during the day, this will be helpful!

Sunglasses

Sunglasses always save the day and even add chic to outdoor photography if you are having a summer wedding. They can even complement your new hair!  Of course it is more than possible to achieve the perfect wedding day hair so why not be a little more chic and add some shades too. There is nothing worse than being blinded by the sun when you’re trying to have your photos taken.

First aid bag

Paracetamol, allergy pills, sore throat lozenges, plasters, bandages etc. It sounds extreme, but it is vital to be prepared. Just in case your voice starts to crack as you’re about to walk down the aisle, or perhaps your feet have blisters from your shoes. If you’re prepared, then it will make the experience a little more comfortable.

Phone charger!

You don't want to lose charge on your phone during your wedding day! Neither does anyone else. To avoid the super-sucking scenario of zero percent battery life, make sure you have an attached charger in advance, and if you have a portable charger, even better.

When Is It Time To Be Seen By A Medical Professional?

Are you experiencing some kind of issue with your body or your mind at the moment? If you are, then it might be time to go and see a medical professional in order to get the advice and help that you require. We understand that some people are reluctant to do this, even when they know they need to go, but you need to put all of the reasons why you shouldn’t aside, and instead focus on the reasons that you should. Your health must always come first and be the most important thing in your life. Down below, we’re going to be looking at when it’s going to be time to be seen by a medical professional, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.

Something Doesn’t Feel Right

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The first sign is that something doesn’t feel quite right. One of the mistakes that people make is that they should only see a medical professional if they are in pain. This isn’t true, and sometimes the symptoms aren’t going to be painful at all, and you still get that nagging feeling that something isn’t wrong. This is your gut telling you that things aren’t all as they seem and you should get checked out sooner rather than later.

You might be worried about wasting the time of the medical professional, but trust us when we say that this is never true. The only way that you can waste their time is if you book an appointment and then you don’t show up. If you go, and there is nothing that they can find that isn’t regular, then at least you know for sure. When it comes to your health, it is always going to be better to be safe than it is to be sorry!

You Are In Pain

Of course, if you are in pain and you don’t know why, then this is cause to go and see someone. If you know exactly what has caused the pain, and you are aware that it will go away in a few days or weeks then there is no need to consult a professional. Usually, these kinds of injuries or pains can be treated with over the counter painkillers and a hot water bottle if you have pulled a muscle. But, again, if you think something isn’t quite right with this, book in to see a doctor. You don’t want to be one of those people who takes 12 weeks to heal when with the help of a professional it could have been a lot less.

Pain is usually the first sign that something isn’t quite right. We won’t say that pain always means something is wrong because it doesn’t, sometimes the body just does random things. However, if it lasts more than a couple of days and you can’t explain why, we do recommend that you go and get checked out. For example, your doctor might be an expert in treating neck and back pain, or they might refer you to a specialist, but you won’t know until you go.

Your Mental Health Is Slipping

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If you can feel your mental health slipping, don’t try to hide it. Way too many people do this, and they end up doing themselves more harm than good. It’s not something that you want to do because the longer this goes on, the worse it is going to get. Eventually, you are going to end up feeling so bad that you no longer see a way to talk to anyone, and this can be dangerous for some people. You should always talk about your mental health if you feel as though it is slipping because the more you keep it inside, the more it is going to fester. You might feel as though nobody understands what it’s like to be in your position, but you would be surprised. You would also be surprised about the amount of things that professionals have heard, so trust us when we say that you are not going to shock them with how you are feeling or what you are thinking.

It might simply be a case that they think you need to talk to a specialist about how you are feeling in order to get the best possible help. Or, they might offer you some kind of medication to help with how you are feeling. It’s up to you whether or not you take it, but the offer will be there which is the important thing.

You Keep Doing Unusual Things

If you find yourself doing unusual things, then it might be time to go and see a medical professional. There are a range of unusual things that you can do, and essentially we mean anything that is not normal for you. This could be scratching an area of your body constantly when there is nothing there to indicate that it could be itchy. It could be something like having the TV on a high volume, but it doesn’t sound loud to you. It might even be that you are going to sleep and ending up in places other than your bed. There are so many possibilities that it’s difficult to give you many examples.

If you start doing anything that is completely out of character for you, or something that you have never done before, you should consider getting checked out by a medical professional as soon as possible.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the ways that you know it’s time to go and see a medical professional. We know that a lot of people don’t want to do this and it could be for a number of reasons, but your health must always come first. Sometimes, we all need to see a doctor or a specialist, and there is simply no way around it. We hope that you will consider going if any of these are true for you.

4 Simple Ways to Create More Space at Home

If you’d love a bigger home, moving to a larger property or adding on to your house seem like obvious solutions. However, both of these options require significant investment. What’s more – it can take months for renovations to be completed, while finding a new home can take even longer. Fortunately, there are other ways to make your existing home feel larger than ever.

To find out how you can maximize space in a fast and budget-friendly way, take a look at these simple ways to create more space at home:

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1. Make the Most of Your Attic

If you’re not making the most of your attic, then you’re missing out on a vast amount of space that could be utilized. Converting your attic into a bedroom or office is one way to increase the square footage of your home but even turning it into a super-efficient storage space is a great way to make your home larger. With attic remodeling and storage from https://atticprojectscompany.com/, for example, you can transform your attic into a usable space. By doing so, you’ll free up other areas of your home and have lots more space to enjoy.

2. Add a Deck

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, it’s easy to create more space at home. Adding a deck gives you the opportunity to create an indoor-outdoor environment that can be used in all weathers. With an awning and outdoor heaters, for example, you can spend more time outdoors in Fall and Winter, as well as being able to enjoy the sunshine throughout Spring and Summer. With bifold or trifold doors, a deck can even increase the size of your kitchen or downstairs room and create a multi-purpose space for the whole family to enjoy.

3. Create an Open Plan Living Space

If your property consists of separate rooms on the ground floor, it probably feels smaller than it needs to be. By removing non-load-bearing walls, you can create an open-plan living environment quickly and easily. Alternatively, load-bearing walls can be removed and replaced with alternative structural supports, although a little more work will be required. By creating an open plan living space, you can make your home feel much larger and, with non-essential walls removed, you’ll gain extra space too.

4. Start Decluttering

Clutter instantly makes a room feel smaller, so get to work discarding or donating the things you no longer use. By letting go of things you don’t need, you can free up space for the things you truly value. As well as creating more space at home, you’ll also find that a clutter-free environment can promote relaxation and enable you to enjoy your property even more.

Planning Your Dream Interior

If you’re making changes to your property, now is the perfect time to update your décor too. The color or themes you choose can have a big impact on how spacious a room feels, so bear this in mind. By planning your interior design in advance, you can find chic and stylish ways to maximize space and transform your home.

How To Protect Your Skin In The Summer

The summer is filled with beach days, cold drinks, and spending all your time outside. The summer is undeniably one of the happiest times of the entire year. I mean, it’s hard not to be happy when you’re spending your days hanging out in the sun. But as wonderful as a hot summer day is, it’s imperative to stay protected from the sun.

It’s tempting to let your guard down in the summer, especially if you’re trying to catch a tan, but not taking the proper steps to protect your skin will be extremely detrimental later in life. Exposure to UV rays can trigger premature aging and wrinkles.

You may not notice it at the moment, but your skin will show it later on. Taking steps to protect your skin now will always prove beneficial in the long run. So before you run outside to spend the entire day under the blistering sun, make sure you take the proper precautions. Here is how to protect your skin in the summer:

1. Always Wear Sunscreen

And I mean always. Even when you’re sitting inside with no intention of seeing the sun, UV rays can come through windows and damage your skin. So, if you have any plans of seeing the sun this summer, put on your sunscreen. Use one with at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours. Make applying sunscreen part of your beauty routine and it'll become second nature.

2. Wear the Right Headgear

On particularly hot days, just wearing sunscreen isn’t enough and you have to break out some headgear, like a sun hat. Women’s sun hats will not only keep your skin protected, but your ears and neck as well. Whether you want a stylish visor for a beach day or a wide-brimmed hat for a more adventurous summer day, there is a sun hat for just about every occasion.

3. Put On Your Sunglasses

Your eyes need just as much protection from the sun as your skin does. And that means wearing your sunglasses at all times. Just make sure you wear a pair with UV protection, so you know your eyes will be kept safe from the sun. A good pair of sunglasses will protect your eyes from UV rays that can damage the cornea, lens, and retina.

 

4. Check Your Medication

Certain medication can make your skin more susceptible to sun damage, so it is good to check if that is a possible side effect of any medication you’re on. If this is your case, then it’s even more important to take the right steps to protect your skin. Just be sure to check with your doctor first.

5. Avoid the Sun During Certain Times

If possible, it is best to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., which is when UV rays are the strongest. The sun during this time can be the most damaging on your skin. If you can’t avoid the outdoors, then just be sure to be adamant about applying sunscreen, wearing a hat, and staying under an umbrella.

The summer is a time to have fun and let loose. But that doesn’t include not protecting your skin. It is imperative to protect your skin from harmful UV rays all year long, but especially in the summer when you’re spending your days under the hot sun. While taking these steps might seem unnecessary in the moment, you will certainly be happy when your skin looks youthful for many years to come. Take the time to apply your sunscreen and put on a cute hat. You’ll thank yourself in the long run.

6 Natural Ways To Fall Asleep Quickly

We all have trouble falling asleep from time to time. You don’t exactly know why, but every time you go to bed, you can’t seem to turn off your mind enough to fall asleep. Maybe you have been extra stressed recently. Or maybe you have just been drinking a little bit too much coffee.

There’s not always a single way to determine why exactly you can’t fall asleep- but there are ways to help it. No should just have to live with getting poor sleep every night. We all deserve to fall asleep quickly and wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. There are countless natural remedies to insomnia that don’t require the commitment of medication. So if you’ve been experiencing some difficulty getting to bed at night, check out these 6 natural ways to fall asleep quickly:

1. Avoid Napping

I know, napping is tempting. When that midday exhaustion hits, all you want to do is lay down and take a quick nap. But often those “quick naps” can turn into full blown sleep. Napping can seriously disrupt your sleeping schedule and makes it harder for you to get tired when it’s actually time to go to sleep. So just in general, try to avoid napping.

2. Move Your Body

Your poor sleep might just be a result of not moving your body enough throughout the day. You don’t have to go crazy with a HIIT workout every day, but just doing something as simple as going on a walk or practicing yoga should do the trick. Living a healthy lifestyle and exercising daily will benefit you in more ways than you think, including your sleep.

3. Use a Sound Machine

One of the reasons many people have trouble falling asleep is because they can’t get relaxed at night. A good way to help with this is to use a sound machine for sleep. A sound machine will eliminate annoying background noise that may be interrupting your ability to snooze. You can choose from a myriad of sounds, like white noise and ocean waves.

4. Read a Book

There is a reason why so many people read before bed- it tires your mind and gets you sleepy. Instead of aimlessly scrolling on your phone in bed, try reading a book instead. It’s beneficial for both your mind and your sleep schedule!

5. Try Aromatherapy

Part of falling asleep is feeling calm and at ease. If that is something you struggle with, you may want to consider trying aromatherapy. Not only does aromatherapy make your room feel more comfortable, it can actually help with getting you tired. Certain scents, like lavender and chamomile, are especially helpful. You can use a candle, a room spray, or an essential oil diffuser.

6. Practice Breathing Exercises

Deep breathing can seriously impact your ability to fall asleep quickly at night. Make it a goal to practice different breathing exercises every night in bed. Deep breathing will relax your body and get your mind off of the various stresses that may be hindering your sleep. Different techniques work for different people, so just try to find a breathing exercise that works for you.

There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to fall asleep at night, despite feeling tired. It happens to all of us, but there are certainly ways to combat this. Natural remedies, like using aromatherapy and exercising, can have amazing benefits to your sleep schedule. Try out one of these and you will find yourself waking up every morning feeling well rested and renewed before you even realize it.

Top Tips To Make Your Family's Health A Priority

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Taking care of the whole family's health and wellbeing is no easy task. Keeping everyone healthy is a significant responsibility and can feel like a never-ending challenge, especially if not every family member is on board with the idea! But, finding ways to make your kids healthier is an excellent way to set the foundation for a lifetime of good habits. Putting healthful habits in place while the kids are young should help them to keep them throughout life. Here are some ideas to make your family's health a priority and make a significant change in your lives:

Keep Up With Health Appointments

When wanting to make healthy changes for yourself and your family, the first thing to do is to get checked over. Keeping up to date with scheduling family dentist visits or appointments with your family physician can be challenging, as family life can be super hectic. But, making time for these essential appointments is the best way to keep your whole family healthy and address any health concerns you may have. Getting checked over by the doctor is vital to ensure any health problems are detected early and can be resolved quickly.

Becoming used to seeing doctors and dentists at a young age should help your kids to feel confident to seek medical help as adults and not shy away from seeking treatment when they need it.

Model Positive Behavior

One of the sweetest things about becoming a parent is seeing how your kids look up to you and try to copy everything you do. Kids are often described as little sponges, which means they take in everything around them and then often replicate what they see. As your children's role model, it is crucial to model positive behavior around them, as they will learn so much of their own behavior from you.

If you are always telling your kids to eat healthily and take good care of themselves, but they see you smoking or eating junk food all the time, it can be hard to impose standards on your kids. No one is perfect, but being the best role model you can is a crucial way to influence positive lifestyle choices in your kids.

Make Family Time Healthy

Spending quality time with your kids and having fun is a crucial part of family life and something your children will remember forever. So, finding ways to make family time fun and healthy is a great way to keep everyone happy.

Cooking a meal together is a great family activity. Preparing dinner is an excellent opportunity for kids to get involved in the kitchen and learn all about the health benefits of foods and how to prepare them.

Getting active together is also a great way to spend time having fun and getting some exercise. From going swimming with the kids for fun in the water to heading out on a mountain biking adventure, there are loads of ways to be active while having a great time together.

Easy Ideas For Self-Care After Lockdown

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You may find that now lockdown 3.0 is over, your social calendar is stacking up! All the dinner invitations roll in, the shopping invites, brunches, but it's still important to make time just for you. Soothing self-care rituals may have helped us get through lockdown, but we're not going to let go of them now! So, here are some ideas to help you ease into post-lockdown life.

Spa Day

With lockdown restrictions slowly lifting, many spas will have regulations in place to keep their customers and clientele safe. What better way to take care of yourself than by pampering yourself at a Spa. And if you still need convincing, there are so many health benefits to a spa day. It gives you a chance to disconnect completely from the stress of modern life, which does wonders for your well-being. And it also helps increase your blood circulation,  which increases the flow of nutrients and oxygen throughout the system and all the body's cells. This improves your sense of well-being and allows you to feel better! A med spa (medical spa) is especially for good as it offers holistic and medical services suited to any unique needs!

Do Exercise You Enjoy

On Instagram, it seems like everyone is throwing themselves back into PT sessions and the gym, but that does not suit everyone, and that's okay! Exercise you enjoy is all about personal preference. One person's pilates or yoga class may be someone's nightmare! So, it's all about trial and error. YouTube is good for this because there are a plethora of free exercise classes you can take, from boxing and dance to tai chi. You'll find something suited for you!

Connect and Communicate

There is nothing wrong with experiencing reentry anxiety. After remaining sedentary for months, there are going to be some teething problems. So, talking your feelings through can lighten the load and see your worries in a new light, whether calling a family member or a friend or even talking to a work colleague. You will probably find that you're not alone with these emotions, and it may help you come to terms with them.

Sleep

When you're at home all day, every day and your routine remains the same, it is easy to start running empty. It's natural for bad sleep habits to form, whether it's sleeping later and staying up later. As you adjust to a busier social life, and in some cases, return to work, you need to make sure you will maintain a consistent sleep pattern; your body will thank you for it! It's good to work evening catch-ups, doing your own thing, and work around an eight-hour sleep window, and this should be stuck, too, no matter how busy your schedule gets! You may struggle to drift off after a busy day, so try winding down with tea, a book, or even an episode of a comfort show!

Unplug and Unwind!

With technology now, it's not easy to unplug and unwind completely; who knows who may try to get in touch with you and if they need you. However, allocating time for a digital detox can have a great effect on your mood! It allows you to focus on life outside social media. Endless scrolling swallows up your time to set aside one day a week where you don't look or touch your phone and concentrate on other activities that bring you joy, like a walk or reading, or sketching!  If that is a bit much to do straight away, switch your phone settings to add time limits on certain apps and set a reminder when you have spent too long on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.

Clear out Clutter

Marie Kondo has not lost her touch! Clearing out your messiest cupboards and drawers is so rewarding and therapeutic! And afterward, you will have a cleaner, more organised space that's easier to navigate, and freedom to buy more things! Organise your charity shop drop-off; it's good to call them before you turn up with a boot load of stuff. Also, make sure you check first to see if they are accepting donations for health and safety issues. Selling stuff on Facebook also works, and it helps to make sure your preloved items continue to be loved!

Plant Something

It's time to get a houseplant (or six); greenery can offer stress-relieving, mood-enhancing properties, the right plant neutralizes the air around you, and looks really pretty!

Master Technology To Push Your Business Forward

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No corners can be cut when you are maintaining high tech equipment and servers. It is of the utmost importance that you seek a high quality and professional data centre design if you want to ensure that everything is protected and runs to an optimum level. After all, technology lies at the core of many businesses all over the world. It is fair to say that a lot of companies have become reliant on it. Thus, because it is so integral it needs to be protected properly too. Don’t attempt to take on this monumental challenge alone. You need the help of professionals who are experienced in this field, who have designed and built many data centres, and who know all about the different cooling methods and requirements.

To put it in quite simple terms; your equipment needs to have the perfect environment created for it. This is why data centres are created in the first place. The room in question is merely dedicated to ensuring all of your networks work properly. Now, if your data centre was not to be designed effectively, then your servers and your business would be compromised massively. Your equipment could easily overheat and break. This will leave you with a monumental problem on your hands as you face huge costs and the loss of key data.

You need to recognise the fact that data centre design is no easy task. All businesses are different. They have various amounts of servers and different types of equipment. They have different budgets and various limitations. Their premises differ in size and shape too. In essence, there are lots of variables and thus the designers need to know how to create a data centre design that will provide the optimum environment for the company specifically. Experts in supply chain consulting can provide advice on matters like this so that you have the right environment.

Now that we have established just how important good data centre design is, you need to learn about how to find the best company for the job. Experience is everything. You need to be safe in the knowledge that the company has designed many data centres before, you need to know that they have the first hand experience, expertise, insight, resources, research, and contacts to deal with any tasks or issues come their way. This is the only way you can be safe in the knowledge that you are going to benefit from a good data centre design and build.

In addition to this, make sure that contact with the company is frequent and useful. They should explain everything to you each step of the way; that much goes without saying. Nonetheless, they also need to find out as much information online as possible about your company and your servers. As mentioned earlier, there is no one data centre to suit all and thus the business needs to provide a bespoke service. They should also ok everything with you before they proceed.

The importance of a good data centre design for businesses with networks and technological equipment simply cannot be underestimated. If you want to ensure your servers work effectively and live a long life then this is a must.

Keep Your Wedding Budget Under Control: A Simple Guide

Wedding budgets can quickly get out of hand. Especially if you have set your original figure without realizing what everything and anything to do with a wedding actually costs. The good news is there are some tactics that can help you stay under that magic number. Read on to find out what they are.

 

Research the prices of everything before you buy

They say that comparison is the thief of joy, but this certainly isn't the case when it comes to keeping your wedding budget under control. In fact by carefully comparing the prices that your venue and vendors are offering you can make some smart budgetary decisions.

Although, it is worth bearing in mind that while looking at the cost of things for your wedding, you should also carefully examine the services you will get for your money. For example, these wedding photography prices comprehensively describe everything that is included, and the different options you can choose. This makes choosing well so much easier while also ensuring you get precisely what you need for your big day.

DIY as much as you can

Another way to keep your wedding budget under control is to use trends as inspiration for your wedding but actually do the creative work yourself. This means crafting invitations, decorations, and if you are handy with a needle and threat even some of the outfits.

After all, all of these things can really add up, and if you have time and skill, creating centerpieces, silk flower bouquets, and other decor can be a lot of fun!

Go preloved rather than new

In a similar way to saving money by DIYing things for your wedding, you can also keep a hold of your budget by opting for preloved items rather than buying them new. The good news is there is a brisk trade in second-hand wedding items that includes decor such as candy bars, centerpiece bowls, and even lit backdrops look on local groups on social media, as well as eBay and freecycle sites.

Then, there is the option to go for a preloved dress, rather than a new one to consider. The great thing about this is that you can get a high-end designer dress that has only been worn for a few hours for at least half off. Not to mention that choosing this option is so much better for the environment too.

Get a wedding budget tracker and use it

Last, of all, a vital part of keeping your wedding budget under control is tracking it. Indeed, as weddings can take anything of a year upwards to plan, so keeping accurate track of your spending is vital if you do not want to go over budget.

The good news is there are several ways you can do this. Most people opt for a digital spreadsheet, although there are also pretty paper versions available from sites like Etsy. For some, separating out their wedding money into a pot or even a different account can help them stay on top of the spending for their big day.

Tocca Cleopatra Hand Cream Review

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HUM Nutrition Private Party Review

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