BEAUTY IS A LIFESTYLE THING

Don't throw your cards away! Make things like other cards and gift tags for example! Such an easy craft and you'll spend less money, you use things you have on hand. I make tags for birthdays too! So Easy! I'm down to the last thing to put away from the Christmas decorating season, I hope you are too. What to do with all the Christmas cards that got sent to you? That's easy, recycle them into something else or upcycle them into new and different cards. Don't throw anything away! As many of you know, I barely ever buy and cards anymore (this includes birthday cards, unless, the card or the event is very unusual), and I never buy gift tags ever!  This year I did not make my cards for the first time in many many years as I was ill just after Thanksgiving and just before Christmas this year. This made it difficult to start and worrisome that I wouldn't finish making them in time, I decided to buy them. I usually start just before Thanksgiving and finish th...

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...