BEAUTY IS A LIFESTYLE THING

photo credit: telegraph.co.uk HANGOVER! OVER INDULGENCE What is it? A hangover can be described as various types of physical symptoms and psychological effects from the overconsumption of partaking in drinking alcohol.  It can be caused by beer, wine, or spirits. The effects can last for several hours or up to and past twenty-four full hours. Symptoms The symptoms can include a laundry list of things, but the main list (not limited to) can be complete fatigue, headache, rapid heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weakness, dizziness, "bed spins", depression, irritability, can't sleep, and sensitive to light and sound. ***Please note heavy drinking and binge drinking Can cause/otherwise induce alcohol poisoning!  The person will be far worse than the symptoms listed above*** Please call your emergency services if you suspect this! It could be deadly. Better to always be safe than sorry. How to prevent this The only way to prev...

All over the world, a hush comes over the landscape; A Child is born and it becomes a holy night. Whether you say, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noel, Frohe Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad or Peace, Liberta', or Sante'... My wishes for you are that you will be surrounded by family, and a home filled with laughter and love. Along with that a year ahead filled with Kindness, Hope and Peace. May your hearts swell with the pride of family, and open doors to friends. I'm wishing you all the best! No matter how you spend it~ I'm wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2020.

 HOLIDAY TRADITIONS I have found over the course of my four children growing up, we've not only passed on family traditions, but we have created many of our own. We make a very big deal out of meals. We, in fact, highlight them especially Christmas meals and treats. Christmas mornings usually are filled with presents and laughter, and then, of course, a lot of eating. We would let our kids when they were little, pick something that they loved the most to be included in their "big breakfast" on Christmas. Usually, the kids wanted donuts, coffee cakes and of course cinnamon rolls. So naturally, I did include an assortment tray of pastry, and they were delighted. But they grew up, became teenagers, and now adults, their tastes change and we suddenly were now including hot cocoa into our morning. The little ones "big breakfast" now also became brunch. Hot Cocoa I also have three grandchildren now and made really wonderful homemade "crockpot' hot coc...

Here is the Raw Cut Crystal set in "Rose Gold" How gorgeous! Pura Vida Bracelets Here's a great last-minute gift!  These little pretties are available right now!  There still time~ or even give a gift certificate and let the recipient choose! You can use my code: MARYCALIENDO20  at your check out and get 20% more off! Why do I like this company? shown here: Rose Gold Raw Cut Crystal ring & Celestial Stack Rings In a couple of words, they give back. They help artisans with jobs and they give to charity. This is the kind of company that makes me happy because not only am 💥I an ambassador for them, I am also a valued long-time customer as well.💥 This company's mission is to give back. Here's The Story In the summer of 2010, two friends, Paul Goodman and Griffen Thall took a college graduation trip to Costa Rica. Here they fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle the country offered. They met Jorge & Joaquin who made beautifu...

Photo Credit: Irishtimes.com Holiday Loneliness The holidays bring together family, friends and a boatload of stress, the blues, and even isolation. This can be attributed to many reasons. First, we have our own personal expectations, and those people around us help to contribute to the continued pressure and less-than feelings. Everyone is different and everyone is different in different stages of their lives. Levels of Expectation Different stages of our lives bring different feelings. Happiness is gauged by feeling. Examples can be anything from becoming a new empty-nester, to suffering a loss of a loved one near to you. You are considered vulnerable during times such as these. These, however, may be brief in nature or have even varying degrees of loneliness associated with them, But interestingly most psychologists agree that another level of loneliness can be associated with your personal self-worth or self-esteem. Definitions A simple Oxford dictionar...

Today is December 3. 2019 and is designated as Giving Tuesday. You can make the world a better place by supporting causes that are of importance to you. Philanthropy- defined as: noun the desire to promote the welfare of others expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes This is me~ I hope you find it in your heart to be philanthropic and join me in supporting #givingtuesday  On this one day #givingtuesday, each year it is a global day of giving. If childhood hunger is an issue you feel strongly about as I do, won't you please find it to your heart to donate to @feedthechildren @feedthechildrenorg ? You will help to make it possible for children in the United States and all over the world to receive the food and nutrients they need to grow and thrive.   During the holiday season, our hearts are filled with love for our families, but we can make room for just a little more. Join me won't you a...

Photo Credit: psychologytoday.com The Holidays Can Put Your Pet In Danger The holidays are here and so is all the food preparation going on in the kitchen. Your pet can see, hear, and smell what's going on. They are naturally curious and will be happy to quietly sneak around with their noses to the ground and sniff around to further see what they can. Most domesticated animals are opportunists, meaning "hey if something just so happens to fall on the floor", or an overflowing garbage basket proves too hard to resist, and finally "that darned cat", he's on the counter again, to them there is no 5 second rule; if it's there~ it's gone! But please beware that the foods you are preparing for your family, may also get Fido and Fluffy sick or even prove to be deadly! I have a lot of the first-hand knowledge and experience with a curious dog, His name was Frankie. Frankie was our male Yorkie and he knew he was a star. We got him abo...

Photo Credit: GlobalResearch.com Glyphosate, What Is It? It's in the news, you're hearing about it all the time, so what is this? Simply put glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants and grasses to control the Broadleaf plant and grasses. Broadleaf is an invasive weed that can/will overtake plants, crops, and grasses if it is left to grow uncontrollably. Broadleaf will "smother" the plants and crops and starve them for sunlight and water. Glyphosate is used as a way to regulate this plant growth, and even ripen some crops. It was first introduced in the United States in 1974, and itis the most widely used herbicide in the United States. photo credit: npic.orst.edu Safety According to the EPA, glyphosate is low in toxicity for people. In December of 2017, the EPA did what they call a Risk Assessment on glyphosate and found the is NOT likely to be a carcinogen to humans. However, pets and other animals may suffer stomach up...

Finished jelly being used with 90second bread (a recipe later) I am always on a quest to find recipes that are not only simple to make and are tasty as well. The Ketogenic lifestyle cuts out sugars and high carb foods such as slices of bread and jelly, so breakfast seems a bit lost without it. *Sorry I guess that's me lost without that bit of sweetness and filling from the bread. I do also like recipes that I can make ahead because let's face it, I enjoy just reaching into the refrigerator and grabbing whatever I need just like the next guy. I also like recipes that I can share with my family too, and that anyone can eat and enjoy it. When making this recipe you can feel good that you would be sharing something that is good for anyone. Why Chia Seeds Chia comes from a salvia plant, which is in the mint family of plants. The salvia originated in Central and South America. Chia seeds are in recipes like jelly and pudding because they absorb liquid and in this recipe ...

Bees, a species in danger Photo Credit: Earthday.org I find subject matter that I hope will make a difference in someone's life or lifestyle. I also love to post things that are for the "greater good" of the world or people. Today I choose to highlight the Earthday.Org website.   https://www.earthday.org/ I learned so much from this website and I thought that this was something I had to pass on. You can become a "Global Citizen". You can become involved by learning, passing on the knowledge, or by taking individual action to make changes yourself. You can join the world's largest environmental movement. This organization works year-round to solve climate change, end plastic pollution, and to protect the world's endangered species.  The website is user-friendly and will help to educate while broadening your knowledge, and this goes across the globe!                 **THE WEBSITE IS CONVERTIBLE TO 10 DIFFERENT LA...