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Nutrition Plans: Diligent Dinners

January 4, 2019 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Eating healthy isn’t necessarily easy for a lot of us, but using nutrition plans can help. If you struggle to get a healthy meal on the table, consider a nutrition plan. Nutrition plans convert to diligent dinners that do all but prepare themselves.

Benefits of nutritional plans

I speak from personal experience with nutrition plans. It’s actually one of the best things I’ve ever done. It is true that most nutrition plans may seem a little expensive,however, it also qualifies as the best investment I’ve made in my health! By following a healthy nutrition plan, you can easily experience at least some of the following healthy benefits:

Better health and productivity
Savings on your health and life insurance
A healthier weight
Better mood
Live Longer
Help to manage conditions like diabetes

These healthy benefits are in addition to the benefits of easier meal planning. Depending on the nutrition plan you follow, you may receive a menu plan, recipes, and complete grocery lists. This makes a home cook’s life so much easier!

Nutritional plans

Here is a varied list of nutrition plans that are available, with their pros and cons:

Clean Simple Eats is a macro-based plan that makes good nutrition and macro-counting as easy as 1-2-3! Simply follow the menu plans with the accompanying grocery lists. Every recipe is pre-balanced with 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat. Clean Simple Eats makes healthy eating easy and delicious!
Consider a menu plan from Six Sisters’ Stuff. They have several different options to choose from, including a standard menu plan, a healthy menu plan, and even a gluten-free menu plan. When you sign up for a Six Sisters’ Stuff menu plan, you receive weekly menu plans that each include 6 main dish recipes, 2 side dish recipes, 1-2 dessert recipes, and a detailed shopping list. All you have to do is shop and cook!
Check out the offerings from Eat at Home Cooks. Membership includes access to four different types of menu plans, including the family-friendly Traditional, Wholesome Traditional, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot meals, and No Sugar/Flour plans. User testimonials say that these meal plans save them both time and money, therefore, why not check it out.

Family meals are about to get easier, more nutritious and definitely delicious!

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Goat Milk Soap: This is No Billy Goats Gruff!

January 2, 2019 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a wonderful natural soap that’s good for your skin, look no further than goat milk soap. And that’s no fairytale! There’s a lot to love about soap made with pure, natural goat milk. Keep reading to learn more about goat milk soap and its many benefits.

Pure goat milk contains lactic acid, which is great for skin because it helps to remove impurities that contribute to things such as dullness, dryness, and acne. Goat milk also has natural alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids naturally break down and remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. And because it’s all natural, goat milk soap does this without excessive drying to your skin.

Goat milk soap is full of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, vitamins C and D, and zinc, copper and selenium. The good news is that since goat milk can actually penetrate the outer layer of your skin, it directly feeds your skin with all those good things!

Once goat milk penetrates your skin, its natural emollients help moisturize your skin and keep it moisturized for longer. Goat milk gives the soap a creamy texture which is soothing to your skin and lovely to use.

The proteins present in goat milk have natural anti-microbial properties, making the soap very effective at fighting and preventing acne. It is also great at fighting inflammation and reducing the redness that accompanies acne blemishes. Even those with sensitive skin can use this for acne. Goat milk soap won’t cause the drying effects that come from some commercial acne-fighting preparations.

Goat milk soap contains a beneficial fatty acid known as caprylic acid. Caprylic acid lowers the pH of the soap, which makes it so the skin can absorb its nutrients more readily.

If you’re ready to take the plunge and try goat milk soap, check out the nearly 5-star rated Legend’s Creek Farm handmade goat milk soap available at Amazon in either scented or unscented varieties.

More beauty tips can be found here:

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https://fauxsho.org/apply-makeup-proper-order/

Maintaining Privacy in the Digital Age

December 22, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Privacy in the digital age is one of the biggest challenges of our day. News of hacked personal information seems to be a constant thing. So how do you protect yourself and keep your private information out of the wrong hands? Today we have some tips on maintaining privacy in the digital age. Though it’s true that there are no absolute guarantees, you should definitely check out these tips. They might just help you keep your personal information away from prying eyes.

Update, update, update

One of the best and easiest things you can do to protect your digital privacy is to update all your devices regularly. This includes your cell phone, laptop, tablet, router, and others. Manufacturers of electronic devices are pretty good about providing regular security updates, but they can’t help you if you aren’t taking advantage of them! After each update, take the time to check your privacy settings. It’s possible that one or more of your settings changed during the update process.

Use a password manager

Keeping track of all your digital passwords can be one huge headache. A password manager stores all your passwords in one place. That one place is also password-encrypted with a master password that you create. The password manager generates strong passwords for you whenever you create a new account. These individual passwords are stored so you never have to remember them. All you need to remember is the master password for your password manager. Most password managers also use multi-factor identification. Your password is also locally encrypted before it leaves your personal device. This means that the risk of a hack is very low. For more on the best password manager apps, see CNET.

Put your credit in deep freeze

So in spite of these things, data breaches at retailers and other companies are bound to happen. So in case the next data breach affects you, freeze your credit. A credit freeze prevents anyone, including credit lenders, from looking at your credit. If lenders are unable to check your credit, they can’t extend a credit card or give a loan to anyone pretending to be you. The downside is that if you need to apply for credit, you’ll have to contact each credit bureau to lift the freeze temporarily. But the peace of mind might be worth it!

These are just three easy things you can do to protect your privacy in the digital age. Peace of mind is worth a lot!

8 Uses for Chapstick Besides Chapped Lips

December 12, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Do you love Chapstick as much as I do? Lip balms such as Chapstick are the way to keep your lips soft and healthy instead of dry and chapped. But the very emollients and moisturizers in Chapstick are good for a lot of other uses besides chapped lips. Check out the following uses for Chapstick that will actually make your life easier!

The next time you buy a new pair of shoes, keep a tube of Chapstick on hand. The reason is because it’ll save you if you start to feel a blister coming on. The second you feel that blister starting, get the Chapstick and use it to lubricate the back of your heel. Rub a good layer on your heel. It’ll actually reduce the friction between your heel and shoe, and save you until you can cover it with a band-aid.
Use Chapstick to lubricate around your nose when you get a cold or allergies and have to blow frequently. The Chapstick will help keep your nose from getting red and irritated.
Uses for Chapstick include hiding scratches on your favorite leather goods, like your purse. Just rub the Chapstick over the scratches to lubricate the leather and magically hide the scratches.
Apply a little bit of Chapstick to your messy eyebrows. They’ll instantly look neater!
Uses for Chapstick also include lubricating a broken zipper. The wax and oils in the Chapstick can help you get that zipper back together, or loosen a stuck zipper. Give it a try!
Got a stuck ring? Lubricate your finger with Chapstick. Now try that ring again–it should slide right off!
The next time you accidentally nick yourself while shaving, grab some Chapstick to help stop the bleeding and soothe the burn.
Before you store your tools for the winter, rub some Chapstick over the metal parts to protect them from rust and oxidation during storage.

There are just some of the uses for Chapstick that will make your life easier. Be sure and stock up at Amazon!

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https://fauxsho.org/10-tips-finding-perfect-haircut-face-shape/

https://fauxsho.org/apply-makeup-proper-order/

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These are a Few of My Favorite Christmas Things

December 5, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

These are a few of my favorite things

Merry Christmas! There is so much to love about the season. How do you decide what you love enough to include in your décor and celebrations? Today I’m going to show you a few of my favorite Christmas things. Maybe you’ll be inspired to make them your favorite, too!

Poinsettia

One of my favorite Christmas things is the poinsettia plant. There’s just nothing else like those fabulous red leaves. Poinsettia has a long and interesting history. Did you know that it is native to South America? The color was extracted from the leaves to make beautiful textiles. The white sap of the plant is known as laytex. Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, fell in love with the plant. It’s from him the plant got its name, and he’s the reason we enjoy it all over today!

Going UP

Another of my favorite Christmas things is a banister decked out in garland. It’s just so pretty and festive! While we’re enjoying a little history lesson, I’ll tell you that Christmas garland originated in Europe, where they were first used to decorate Christmas trees.

Nutcracker

My very favorite Christmas thing is the nutcracker! I collect them, and every year it is so fun to try to find a new and original one. They were first produced and given in Germany. German folklore states they are given to bring good luck to a family and protect the home.

Hygge

Ever heard the word hyyge? It is a Danish and Norwegian word, pronounced “hue-guh.” It is used to denote that feeling of warmth and coziness that we want in our homes during the Christmas season. There’s no better way to bring hyyge into your surroundings than to light a bunch of candles, turn the lights down low, and heat some hot cocoa. Thus candles are one of my favorite Christmas things!

Christmas Books

It wouldn’t be Christmas without reading some classic Christmas stories with the children or grandchildren. Cuddling up with a copy of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve is another favorite of mine.

Brown Paper Packages

“Brown paper packages tied up with string,” isn’t just a song lyric. It’s a charming and favorite way to wrap up those Christmas gifts you’ll be giving away. And I love a cute handmade tag!

That’s just a few of my favorite Christmas things. What are yours?

Here is another article about one of my favorite things https://fauxsho.org/10-dramatic-poinsettia-crafts/. Hard to go wrong with poinsettias.

DIY Holiday Centerpiece Ideas

November 28, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

This holiday season, make your entertaining a little extra special with a DIY holiday centerpiece. Don’t let the words “DIY” or “centerpiece” scare you off. A DIY holiday centerpiece can be as simple or as involved as you want to make it. So no matter where you fall on that scale, there’s something on this list of DIY holiday centerpiece ideas for you. Take a look!

One pretty easy DIY holiday centerpiece idea is to make an evergreen base for a pillar candle. You can make this centerpiece with either natural or faux evergreen sprigs, and a real or battery-operated candle. You’ll need a circle of floral foam, some red berry picks, and silk roses. Starting at the base of the foam, insert evergreen sprigs evenly around the foam every couple of inches. Once you have a base, continue to fill in until your centerpiece is as full as you want it. If you use natural evergreen sprigs, soak the floral foam in water before using, and your DIY holiday centerpiece will last much longer. Find all the supplies for this project at Michaels!

If you want simple, try this DIY holiday centerpiece idea. You’ll need a trio of small mason jars, some Himalayan pink salt, jute or twine, wooden stars and tealight candles. This idea highlights the power threes in any of your décor ideas–an odd number of items always looks better than an even number.

This idea is more of a tablescape, but it can easily be adapted to cover less of the table. Just arrange antlers, evergreens, oranges and Clementines together down the center of the table. Add some clear glass votives for extra effect. Did you know you can buy natural-looking antler picks at Michaels?

Another easy DIY holiday centerpiece involves a simple gold charger, glass vase, ornament balls, faux snow and evergreen sprigs. I like the fact that once this is arranged, you can easily move it from place to place as the need arises. And it’s so inexpensive you can make more than one! Find gold chargers and everything else you need for this project at Dollar Tree.
If you’re into interesting color combinations for your Christmas décor, then something like this blue and white DIY holiday centerpiece might be for you. Start with a square vase. Add evergreen sprigs, white-tipped pinecones, blue & white ornaments and a white pillar candle. I love this!