Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Celebrity Wednesday--Katie Couric
Although not over sixty, Katie Couric has let Yahoo in on some easy tricks to add sparkle to your beauty routine.
She recently stopped by "Daily Shot" to talk beauty secrets with Ali, and she shared an easy tip for keeping pearly whites sparkling. "Take a whitening toothpaste, any brand," Katie says. "Put it across your teeth, and then when you get in the shower, you just keep it there. ... It will do the same thing as whitening strips." The 56-year-old also keeps her skin glowing by always trying to wash her face before going to bed, even though she admits to slipping up every once in a while. "Sometimes I forget, and I rationalize it and say, well, it's good because I'm not drying out my face with water," she said. Katie also stresses the importance of exercising to keep a youthful look. "I try to spin," she says. "You burn a lot of calories, and it's so good for cardiovascular health ... because it does really push you." Another routine? "I try to walk with my friends to socialize instead of going out to lunch." To find out what the journalist is most insecure about, despite getting many compliments on it, check out this episode of "Daily Shot."
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
WD 40--Hmmm, what can I use it for
WD-40 USES: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. (I love this one!) 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewelry chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers... 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.. 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. 37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.' 38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P.S. The basic ingredient is Fish Oil. google.com
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Shift Dresses: The Perfect Style for Every Woman
Shift Dresses: The Perfect Style for Every Woman from Yahoo
Finding the perfect dress is a daunting task, but we set out on a mission to find one style that's universally flattering on every woman from size 2 to 20. After scouring endless silhouettes, colors, and fabric, we reached out to Nikki Pennie, celebrity stylist and style council member for David's Bridal, who told us the shift dress is the ideal frock for ladies of all ages, shapes, and sizes. "The shift dress is so timeless and classic," says Pennie, who thinks Jackie Onassis put the style on the map. "If you get the right one it should skim your body and cleverly hide the parts you don't want to emphasize like the waist, hips, or bum. The stiffness doesn't grab your body the way other styles do. Instead it gives that slimming, vertical line that elongates any figure and makes you feel comfortable." Not only is the shift dress universally flattering, Pennie says it's a no-brainer for any occasion. "If you have an office job it's something you can wear to work with flats and then to a dinner with heels and a jacket. And you can just as easily wear it with girlfriends on a weekend." We got Pennie's tips on selecting the best shift dresses and how to style them. Read on to find your perfect match. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Photo by: Bloomingdale's
For the most versatile look, stick to neutral solid colors
Pennie's favorite shifts are cream for summer, chic navy, or black, which she feels is the most flattering. "It goes with everything, it's timeless, and it's something you'll have in your wardrobe forever," says Pennie, who also advises against prints. "They can add inches on to your shape." (Anne Klein Shift Dress, $89,
Photo by: Debenhams
If you're tall, any hemline will do
Pennie does love the midi length, though. "This fall season there's a new longer length we're seeing a lot that hits between the knee and ankle. It's elegant and chic." (Damsel in a Dress Colette Coral Shift Dress, $98.12, debenhams.com)
Check out Yahoo for more styles.
Add a scarf, some funky jewelry or a blazer for a savvy look.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Drugstore Beauty Finds under $12
Drugstore Beauty Under $12 from I Heart Daily
June 12, 2013
Michiko Boorberg has done makeup for everyone from Yoko Ono to Penn Badgley, and she's worked on runways like Alexander McQueen and Chanel... and I met her recently. So I asked her for her top three beauty buys in the drugstore aisle. Listen up:
♥ CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm ($7 each). "I like a balm with a little light color, and these are really good for layering -- you can add more if you want a bright look. Plus, the color is very true to what it is on the package so you don’t have to guess."
♥ Almay Eyeliner Crayon Contour ($6). "I love this black liner -- it's thin and really dark, dark black, making it nice for lining the inner rims of eyes for a sexy effect. You don't have to sharpen it, just twist."
♥ Neutrogena Bronzer Blush Duos ($12). "The blush gives you color and then the bronzer softens it for that glowy, dewy look. Take a brush and mix both together to apply on the cheeks -- it's amazing. These are good on EVERYBODY."
Monday, June 10, 2013
Glamour Dark Circle Hints
Did you wake up this morning, look in the mirror and go EEEK, look at those circles.
Glamour has some hints you can try.
1) Start eating citrus.
In a piece about foods that promote great skin on Self.com, I found this nugget of wisdom for the scourge of undereye bags and dark circles:
"Dark under-eye circles can make you look like the Crypt Keeper—not cute. But the vitamin C in oranges banishes bags. It strengthens collagen, the skin's supportive structure, to lift sunken areas that create shadows."
Yes! I've been low on citrus lately, so I'm going to boost my intake and see how it helps blast these dark circles (and, um, I'm also going to try to get to bed earlier, too!).
2) Use super-star makeup artist Pat McGrath's one-two punch of a mask and a concealer packed with anti-aging ingredients.
You've heard of Pat McGrath, right? Oh, she's only the supermodel of makeup artists who's worked on countless magazine covers and, um, every celebrity ever. Recently, I got to pick her brain a little and find out all her secrets. Aren't I lucky? Well, I'm going to share. Here's what the CoverGirl spokesperson had to say about her tricks to hiding undereye circles:
"The trick to preventing dark circles under the eyes is to use a great skincare regimen daily. For a fresh complexion, use SK-II Signs Eye Masks as a mini treatment. They instantly moisturize and liven up the face and the nutrients in the masks refresh skin for a healthier, more hydrated appearance. Then apply a dab of CoverGirl + Olay Concealer Balm under the eyes with your finger—it has anti-aging and skin care benefits, which minimizes dark circles. Lastly, dust a light dose of loose powder as the finishing touch to perfected skin. Remember to moisturize every day and night! Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream is an amazing choice for all skin types."
So there you have it: A ton of moisture to plump fine lines and concealer that doubles as treatment. All sounds pretty genius to me.
3) Apply your concealer in this shape for the best results. Hey, it works on makeup artist Trish McEvoy's clients.
Makeup artist Trish McEvoy spilled her big secret for hiding dark undereye circles, and I think it's a game-changer. Her tip?
"Apply your under-eye brightener in an inverted triangle under the eye—what I call my signature Triangle of Light—to lift and light up your face."
A triangle of light! Interesting. Personally, I've always just smeared my brightening concealer (I'm obsessed with this one at moment) around haphazardly until the majority of the darkness disappears—I've never given any thought to the idea that the way I'm putting it on could make a difference. I haven't tried it out yet but I will and hope that it's the answer to all my dark-undereye-circle prayers. Fingers crossed.
4) Get a little help from some shimmer.
Sure, you can use concealer to hide the circles around your eyes. But there's also another method you can try.
You can use just a bit of shimmer cream--think pearly, not glittery--to catch the light there and brighten things up a bit. You can either wear it alone of over you concealer for a little extra insurance. And then you just do your eye makeup as usual.
5) Look for caffeine to deflate puffiness—it's what makes this product such a reader favorite!
Oh, lovely, lovely caffeine, the thing that probably helped you get out of bed this morning. Caffeine is a diuretic, so it's an immediate skin de-puffer that makes the area look firmer and less tired pretty much on contact.
Got puffy eyes at this very moment? You can get the effect by hanging out with a couple of cool, moist green tea bags on your eyes or you can always look for an eye cream that's packed with it like 100% Pure's Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream .
Which of these five strategies have you tried with success? And what's your dark-circle-erasing secret? Spill your secrets below in the comment section!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Hidden Benefits of the Aging Brain | Yahoo! Health
From Yahoo Health for those of us out there who get frustrated when we can't remember something:
Not long ago I tried—really tried— to get a book for a book club I’m in. I went online and carefully ordered The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. About a week later, I had a free moment at work and I thought, Oh, I should order that book club book. I went online and carefully typed in an order for The Alchemist—again.
Then a few days later, jogging in the park, a faint bell went off in my head and I thought, I think I ordered the wrong book. At home, I checked my email and, sure enough, we were supposed to read The Archivist by Martha Cooley.
I’d ordered the wrong book—twice.
That wasn’t the end of it. Later that week, I was talking with a fellow book club member, a neurologist, who, after hearing my embarrassing story, started to laugh. It turns out that she’d gone to the library to get the book club book and had just as carefully come home with a copy of The Alienist by Caleb Carr.
So there you go. Two middle-aged brains, three wrong books.
And of course it doesn’t stop there. One recent morning, I went down to the basement to get something. But by the time I got there, I had no idea what it was. Lightbulbs? Serving platter? All I could do was go back upstairs and try to figure it out. There it was, the empty paper towel rack. And so, with my 58-year-old brain in tow, I went downstairs again, saying over and over: “Paper towels, paper towels, paper towels…’’
Ahh…it can get bad out there. And scary. We all know we’re going to get older and possibly become sick. But what we really worry about is losing our mind. Will we fumble our words or forget to tie our shoes? Are our brains on an inevitable downward slide? It seemed as I reached middle age that this was the case. I could almost accept it, but I wanted to find out why.
Several years ago, I wrote a book on the teenage brain and found that new technology had given us a fresh view on what was happening to the brain in adolescence. So I began to wonder, what is science finding out about our middle-aged brains?
Over the years, we’ve been trained to think that the body and the brain age in tandem. Certain changes are undeniable. Despite the regular runs, the laps at the YMCA pool, the yoga, I’m 20 pounds heavier than I ever was before. I need glasses that correct for three different distances. My face has distinct lines, and my hair, without help, is an undistinguished brownish gray.
We assume that there’s equivalent decay inside our heads, but as I started doing some digging, I learned that there’s another story to tell—one that’s quite the opposite of what I’d expected. It turns out that our middle-aged brains are surprisingly competent and talented. That’s welcome news for someone like me; at least one body part is doing better than I thought.
Over the past few years, in fact, researchers have found out a great deal about what happens at middle age, which they usually define as somewhere between 40 and 68. Clearly, there are some glitches. Remembering names gets harder and brain-processing speed slows down, making it harder to, say, learn to play the piano or focus on one task without getting distracted. But in many ways the brain is actually at its peak, and it stays there longer than any of us ever dared to hope.
Here are just a few of the things that have recently been discovered about what happens as we age.
We Get Smarter
When it comes to most areas of cognitive performance, we’re at the top of our game in midlife, not in our 20s as many had thought. One of the most respected long-term studies, the Seattle Longitudinal Study, has found that most people are better at reasoning—which involves problem-solving and vocabulary skills—from ages 40 to 60 than they were in their 20s. So while we may be having trouble recalling the names of acquaintances, we’re surprisingly better at memorizing lists of words, getting the gist of arguments, making judgments of character and even juggling finances.
We’re also getting better at solving problems. Through the years, our brains have built up interwoven layers of knowledge that allow us to instantly recognize similarities and see solutions. One friend, a doctor in her mid-50s, says that when she gets into a hospital room now she can immediately size up the situation, which means she can often figure out what to do more quickly and easily.
And perhaps best of all, scientists are finding that this is not your mother’s middle age: Each generation is smarter in middle age than its parents were.
We’re Happier
We have all been conditioned to dread a time of midlife crises and empty nests. But there is no evidence for such widespread angst. Those who are in crisis, the studies show, have tended to have crises throughout their lives—meaning they didn’t all of a sudden crop up in middle age. Most of us are instead becoming more content. In part this is because our brains start reacting less to the negative and shifting to focus more on the positive. Perhaps we realize, on some subconscious level, that we have less time left. But we also have accumulated enough information over the years to help us put our energy into what might work when faced with a problem, rather than harp on what might not.
Several studies have confirmed that middle age is a pretty happy time. One recent large study from the University of California at Berkeley found that women’s moods and self-esteem—as well as their ability to regulate emotions— improved in midlife, when they became more confident, assertive and responsible. And a 22-year study of 2,000 men by scientists at Fordham University found that life satisfaction actually peaked at age 65 regardless of health, marital or financial status.
We Can Prevent the Loss of Brain Cells, and Even Generate New Ones
For years, scientists thought our brains lost up to 30 percent of their neurons as we got older. Now research shows that we keep most of our brain cells for as long as we live. Exercise helps, by pumping blood through our brain’s blood vessels and prompting the creation of new brain cells, even at older ages. Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that middle-aged people who did regular stints of aerobic exercise—such as brisk walking—had increased volume in key brain areas and were better at a wide range of complex cognitive tasks, such as focusing and ignoring irrelevant information.
And while it’s true that we can lose the important connections between brain cells if they are unused, the flip side is also true: We can nourish these connections and help foster new ones by pushing our brains to keep working hard. One long-time researcher at Columbia University says that if we want our grownup brains to stretch, we have to present them with a “disorienting dilemma,” something that pushes us out of our comfort zone. This can include learning to play the cello, tackling challenging Sudoku puzzles, or even confronting ideas and people who disagree with us. By reading a book with a different political point of view, for example, we challenge the assumptions that have built up in our brains over time (even if we don’t change our minds). The result is that we end up with a more nuanced view of the world— something our middle-aged brains both crave and excel at.
Since delving into all this research, I have gained a new respect for the talents of my grownup brain. My physical body may be a little creakier than it used to be, but that’s OK. Knees come and go—we can even have them replaced—but we hang on to our brains. And those brains have built up rich connections that make us smarter, wiser and happier than we were when we were younger. They let us, in an instant, make sound judgments: good choice, bad choice, friend or foe?
One friend of mine, a woman in her mid-50s who has been an editor for years and recently had to deal with her mother’s long illness, her daughter’s unhappiness at college and her husband’s brush with a serious disease, said that even though she often feels stressed-out, she also feels quite competent.
Some days, she told me, she finds herself putting bananas in the laundry basket, but at the same time, she said, “I feel like there’s not one problem, professional or personal, that I could not manage.” I couldn’t agree more.
Based on The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain by Barbara Strauch.
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