Flawless Skin in Your 40s with Laser Hair Removal Results & More

February 18, 2013 By Anne

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Flawless Skin in Your 40s

Healthy choices, updating your products and practicing body hair removal give your skin a radiant, confident glow.

If you’re in your 40s – or as you approach them – chances are, you’ve probably noticed a few wrinkles and fine lines appearing on your skin, and you might feel a bit envious of younger, fresh-faced females. But you can still have beautiful skin into your 40s.

Here’s how:
Update your cleansers and moisturizers
Your skin can begin to change in your 40s as your hormones fluctuate and oil levels decrease. Even changes in your diet or in the weather can change your skin type. You may notice you have drier skin than you did in the past. Re-evaluate your daily facial cleansers and moisturizers to ensure that you are choosing the right products for your skin. You may need to choose stronger, more concentrated products than you did before. Look for products with ingredients that include vitamin A, peptides and anti-oxidants.
Eat, drink and be merry (in moderation)
Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. It can be difficult to make and consume healthy meals for busy moms juggling home life and work life. Too much sugar and unhealthy eating can cause skin problems, including acne breakouts – even in your 40s. It’s also essential to drink plenty of water and get the recommended six to nine hours of sleep daily. Overindulging in alcohol can also start to take a toll on your skin that you never noticed in your 20s. Avoid cigarette smoking, which can cause fine lines and wrinkles, and always keep your skin protected from the sun with an SPF of at least 15.
Discover the lasting effects of laser hair removal results

Put a little spring back into your step when you discover the confidence you’ll have after achieving permanent body hair removal results with laser treatment. What is laser hair removal? Laser hair removal works by sending a beam of light energy at the pigment found in your hair follicles. The heat disables the follicle and prevents regrowth. What kind of laser hair removal results can you expect? Within a few treatments, you’ll notice a reduction in hair growth and see permanent hair removal results after six months. Finally mastering body hair removal through laser treatment will make you feel sexier and more secure in your own skin no matter your age.

Don’t delay

You have to be good to your skin as you age. While you may have been able to miss a face wash or moisturizing session here and there in the past, it’s important to stay on top of your routine now. Do whatever you can to make your skin feel beautiful – whether it’s a trip to a department store for new make-up or treating yourself to a laser treatment session.

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Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Fiesta Chicken Soup from Southern Living

February 18, 2013 By Anne

Another recipe from Southern Living’s Rotisserie Chicken Cookbook. Fiesta Chicken Soup. This was by far my favorite!! It had just enough spice and it tasted so good. I had it for lunch for three days in a row and am wishing I made a bigger batch. I really want to make some more and you know what? I think I will do just that!!

The sour cream and cheese toppings made this taste even better. I would truly recommend them, if you like them. This will keep you warm on those chilly days.

Fiesta Chicken Soup

Recipe Type: Dinner

Author: Rotisserie Chicken Cookbook by Southern Living

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 40 mins

Serves: 8

This is the best soup I’ve had in a long time!

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 (15 oz.) can chili-hot beans, undrained
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Toppings:
sour cream, shredded Mexican four-cheese blend

Instructions

Saute onion in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in chicken and next 8 ingredients.
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Serve with desired toppings.

Look at all that goodness in there!!

I was provided Southern Living’s Cookbooks to try out. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Harlem Globetrotters #GlobieFamily

February 15, 2013 By Anne

The Harlem Globetrotters are making their way across the stated and what a great time to be had by the whole family!

I love spending time with the family and going to games was fun prior to Savannah, but now that she is five I would love to going some sporting events. We normally all enjoy going to the beach and hanging out at the park.

We are excited to be able to go see the Harlem Globetrotters next month!

The Harlem Globetrotters love seeing families laugh together during our games, and would love to see your family when we come to a city near you. If you’re looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy, get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters “You Write the Rules” tour. Your family’s smiles will start before you even get to the game because this year, your family can vote at harlemglobetrotters.com, and decide rules for the game like two balls in play at the same time that could affect the final outcome. After the game, Globetrotters will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids. The only thing better than finding an event the whole family will enjoy, is getting a great deal on it. Save $7 per ticket* by using the promo code “TOGETHER“. Get ready to experience a show your family will remember for a lifetime! *Discount available on select ticket levels”

Be sure to look for pictures and stories of all our fun after the game!!

Tickets were provided and affiliate links are included in this post. Opinions are my own.

Anne

Sausage and Egg Frittata from Southern Living

February 14, 2013 By Anne

What’s for Dinner from Southern Living has great 30 minute meals that everyone will love! I recived their cook book to review and found a wonderful recipe I just knew my family would enjoy. We love breakfast for dinner so the Sausage and Cheese Frittata would be perfect.

Sausage and Egg Frittata

Recipe Type: Dinner

Author: Southern Living

Prep time: 25 mins

Cook time: 48 mins

Total time: 1 hour 13 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) package of reduced fat ground pork sausage
8 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. butter
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded 2% reduced fat Cheddar cheese.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown sausage in a 100inch ovenproof non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and transfer to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean.
Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients until well blended.
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; remove from heat, and pour half of egg mixture into skillet. Sprinkle with cooked sausage and cheese. Top with remaining egg mixture.
Bake at 350 fro 23-25 minutes or until set.

Now, I did not have an ovenproof skillet, so I used a cake pan to put my ingredients in to place in the oven. It turned out fine. I served this for dinner and everyone loved it!

Anne

Unbreakable by Nancy Mehl

February 13, 2013 By Anne

Unbreakable by Nancy Mehl is second in the Road to Kingdom series. And while it is book one, you certainly can read this as a standalone book. I did read the first book, Inescapable and have to say I look forward to a third book in this series.

While I love reading Amish stories, this one is more of a mystery than Amish romance. The book is based on a Mennonite town, which does off similarities to the Amish but differences as well. I really enjoyed the characters Nancy Mehl creates. I would recommend this book to any mystery or Amish reader. Or if you just want something different.

Unbreakable is about a young woman named Hope who is trying to decide between a man she always thought she would marry or a newer member of the community. A member her father disapproves of but her heart flutters every time she sees him. In the meantime there is a gang of church burnings in neighboring towns and members of the Mennonite church are being driven off the road by a red truck. One of them is Hope. The Town is divided by sticking to tradition and pray or protect themselves and keep watch. Hope is also divided as her two men or on opposite thoughts.

Gentle and unassuming, Hope Kauffman has never been one to question the traditions of her Mennonite upbringing. She quietly helps her father run Kingdom Quilts and has agreed to the betrothal he arranged for her with the devout but shy Ebbie Miller. Despite the attempts of Hope and other Kingdom residents to maintain the status quo, changes have already begun to stir in the small Mennonite town. The handsome and charismatic Jonathon Wiese is the leader of the move to reform, while Ebbie insists Kingdom must remain true to its foundation. When Hope’s safety is threatened by a mysterious outsider, she can’t help but question what she’s always been taught about the Mennonite tradition of nonviolence. As it swiftly becomes apparent the threat Hope faced is only the beginning, the town that’s always stood so strong finds itself divided. With tensions high and their lives endangered by an unknown enemy, will Hope and the people of Kingdom allow fear and division to break them or will they draw on the strength of the God they serve?

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Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband Norman and her very active puggle, Watson. She’s authored fourteen books and is currently at work on a new series for Bethany House Publishing. All of Nancy’s novels have an added touch – something for your spirit as well as your soul. “I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing,” Nancy says. “God is number one in my life. I wouldn’t be writing at all if I didn’t believe that this is what He’s called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan for your life, and there is nothing you can’t overcome with His help.” Readers can learn more about Nancy through her Web site: www.nancymehl.com. She is also active on Facebook.

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