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Jan172012 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Bringing Out The Claws

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contributed by Miss Tee My hands (particularly my nails) have always been one of my favorite parts of my body. Thanks to our great readers and my interest in a nice set of nails, I decided to write about nail health and the latest nail trends. Nails truly can be an accessory, so we have to make sure that they are HOT! First things first, this is a health and beauty section so we definitely want to make sure we discuss the health aspect of your natural nails. Nails that are pale, white, or yellow and nails with dark lines could indicate fungal infection, disease, or sickness. It’s important to note that the above mentioned does not always mean that something is wrong, but it is important to pay attention…

Nov282011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

A Few Holiday Health Tips

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by Miss TeeIt really is the most wonderful time of the year and while Thanksgiving has already passed, we still have at least another month of being tempted by great tasting food. If you want to try to avoid one of the typical New Year’s Resolutions that involves weight, use the following tips to get you through the rest of the holiday season and the winter months with minimal to no weight gain!Find Balance: Of course you are going to indulge in some of your favorite holiday foods, but remember to always start off with small portions. You can always go back for seconds if you are still hungry. In addition to all the great tasting not so healthy choices you make, make sure you are picking healthy choices too.…

Nov142011 by Blondie1 Comment

My Skin So Soft

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by The Blonde OneI was inspired by this tweet from Miss Tee:"@iTANtalizeU If u want to exfoliate your lips, Mary Kay sales a lip exfoliant, but the lady at Ulta told me u that brown sugar & olive oil works too!"so here are some exfoliates to keep your skin feeling soft & looking good even in those cold winter months!***REMEMBER***: When using exfoliates take into consideration your skin type and allergens. I have tried all the recipes listed but what works for some does not work for all. I'm a Lipstick Lover so of course I had to start with the LIPS! *Muah!* Here's that Brown Sugar Scrub recipe for your lips to keep your kisser pucker perfect!Combine 1 tsp. of olive oil with 1 tsp. of white granulated sugar or brown…

Nov22011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Making Sure Your “Black Don’t Crack”: A few tips on Exfoliating

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by Miss Tee When was the last time you exfoliated?The skin is the largest organ of the body, so we gottta takecare of it! Of course regular skin cleaning is a must, but exfoliating on aregular basis can do wonders for your skin. You can use a mild exfoliatingcleanser once or twice a week and more intense treatments once or twice amonth. Exfoliating is helpful for all skin types: dry, oily, normal, orsensitive skin. There are a lot of benefits of exfoliating; some include promotingsmoother, healthier skin, ridding the body of dry dull skin by removing the deadskin cells from the surface, and helping to ease discoloration. Exfoliatinghelps removes the dead cells on the skin and helps keep pores from becomingclogged. It leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. And men,…

Oct32011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

It’s gonna be a PINK Month!

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by Miss Tee Pink will be everywhere this month and I’m not talking aboutVictoria’s Secret either! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and chancesare that we all know someone who has been affected in some way or another by thishorrible disease. My great aunt passed away in the 90’s and I have a friendwhose mother is a breast cancer survivor. The good news is that with the earlydetection and the advancements in medical treatments women are surviving at amuch higher rate than before. I want to encourage you all to do self breast exams. The best time to examine yourbreasts is usually one week after your menstrual period begins, when yourbreast tissue is least likely to be swollen or tender. You should do thisregularly so it will be easier for…

Sep202011 by BlondieNo Comments

Consumer Report

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So on the anniversary you know I have to review my favorite thing:LIPSTICK!!! A couple of weeks ago I decided I wanted some new lipsticks forfall- a warm berry and a neutral with a hint of peach. I kept seeing all these Covergirl Lip Perfection lipstickcommercials and saw that as a sign. Now I haven’t been a fan of Covergirlcosmetics for some time but I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt andtry it out. First things first: appearance. I like how the shade youchoose is displayed at the bottom of the tube. I’ve been duped before thinkingthe color I see is how it’ll look on me (happens all the time with nail polish)but with this line what you see is what you get! And the names were…

Sep52011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Fall Fitness Advice

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In the last health and beauty issue The Blonde One gave some very helpful beauty advice. This week I want to give you all a few fitness suggestions that can help you get and stay healthy in the coming seasons.It is common for people to gain some weight during the fall and winter months and then struggle in the spring and summer to lose the extra pounds. We are going to put an end to that once and for all with a few tips to help us keep those unwanted pounds away! Here is what I suggest:Fall mornings and evenings are perfect for outdoor walks and outdoor exercising in general. Invest in a good pair of walking/training shoes and get moving! I have been using Reebok’s Easy Tone shoes and…

Aug292011 by BlondieNo Comments

Time to face Fall!

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Guys your faces need to be fresh for fall as well as any time of year! Skin care is no longer just to women, in fact your skin maybe in even more need of care because of the constant shaving it requires. There are plenty of ways you guys can take care of your skin, here’s a few tips: Find a good moisturizer. Retailers are noticing the high demand for men’s skin care products so there are plenty of products to choose from. You want to stay away from heavily fragranced facial lotions and make sure they’re not oil based, that can break out your skin and clog your pores. A plus, not hard to find thanks to the American Skin Cancer Association, is one with spf. EVERY skin tone…

Aug112011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

SHOTS… SHOTS… SHOTS… SHOTS!!

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An Immunization Guide for the Upcoming School Year It’s that time of year that we’ve all been waiting for…that’s right BACK 2 SCHOOL!! I just wanted to take the time to remind you of the importance of having up to date immunizations. This is important for those of you who will be headed to college as well as the general child and adult population as a whole. Here a few of the common vaccinations that you want to make sure you have and the reason why they are important. Most are free or inexpensive and can be received at your local health department.MMR-Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine- This is a “3 in 1” vaccine that protects against all three of the viruses. This vaccine is especially important to children. It comes in two…

Jul252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

EAT This NOT That: Blondie’s Edition

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I love our faithful readers so much and your advice and input is greatly appreciated. The idea for this article came from one of our loyal readers, so thank you!The popular nutritional book Eat this not That is actually a series of books that offer alternatives to some of our favorite foods. Seeing as how I am on this healthy living and lifestyle journey, I decided to share a few of my own suggestions with our readers. 1. One 8oz glass of 2% Reduced Fat Milk--120 Calories, 4 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein instead of One 8oz glass of Vitamin D/Whole Milk-- 160 Calories, 9 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein *Most doctors and nutritionists recommend 1% or Skim Milk, however these taste too much like water…

Jul112011 by Blondie's Staff5 Comments

HOTT Summer Health and Beauty Advice!

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Summer is here and BA-BY it is HOTT, so I decided to compile a few health and beauty tips to help you get through the rest of these scorching summer days: *Need something to keep your skin soft, smooth, and radiant?!? Palmers Deep Radiance Oil Gel is a great product to add to your summer beauty regimen (Make sure you do not get Palmers Moisturizing Gel this one will leave you sliding all over the place) Vaseline’s Cocoa Butter Oil Gel work wonders for your skin as well. Both products are wonderful and they do not leave your skin feeling heavy, oily, or greasy. I highly recommend these products.*Are certain areas of your body unusually darker than the rest or have you gotten a really dark tan and you want to…