Turn Up The Heat On Your Sheets

No no not what you are thinking... ;)

"Bedding contains thousands of dust mites that can irritate sensitive skin and exacerbate eczema, according to a new study. Wash sheets in H2O that's at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit to make sure you kill the critters. "


This was taken from Fitness magazine's May issue

Top 11 Best Hair Cities

Total Beauty has came up with a list of the Top 11 hair Cities...

11. Chicago

10. Boston

9. Denver

8. Los Angeles

7. Miami

6. New York

5. San Francisco

4. Anchorage, Alaska

3. San Diego

2. Honolulu

1. Santa Barbara

Click here to see why these cities ranked the highest... Top 11 Best Hair Cities

The Golden Rules of Gorgeous Skin

Fitness magazine has a great section in their May issue about keeping your skin safe in the sun...

Memorize this short list to keep your skin safe-and young looking.

Slather on sunscreen: ( I know all of us hear this all the time...but there is a reason for it...it's super important!!!)

• 365 days a year. UVB rays (they burn you) peak in June, but UVA rays (they age you) stay constant year round.
• Rain or Shine. 40% of UV rays penetrate skin on cloudy days.
• At least every 90 minutes when outdoors; immediately after a swim.
• 30 minutes before going outside, to allow ingredients to activate (especially if you have fair skin!)
  

Making Out Has Great Health Benefits!

Thirty minutes of making out can improve allergy symptoms. Research shows that kissing reduces the amount of chemicals your body releases in response to allergens.

So pucker up!!

Detergent Just For Your Workout Clothes!

I found this on www.beautybloggingjunkie.com!

"WIN High Performance Sport Detergent is the first laundry detergent specially formulated to eliminate embedded sweat and odors found in athletic attire. WIN gets rid of odor while maintaining the sweat-wicking efficacy of your Lululemon and Under Armour. WIN is also the official licensed detergent of the U.S. Olympic Team and used at training centers across the country.
Available at Dicks Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, specialty stores and online at www.sweatlifter.com. WIN retails for $7."

Sounds like a winner to me...hehehe

A Cup of Yogurt a Day = Fresh Breath!

Research shows that eating a cup of Yogurt a day kills bacteria in your mouth that produces bad breath and gum disease! So eat up!!

Did You Know???

Everyone usually feels a little happier and sexier in the Spring & Summer time and here is why...

"Light affects the pineal gland, which regulates melatonin." "In winter the pineal gland is more active, creating more melatonin, which can make people sluggish and groggy. In spring, melatonin production is reduced, enabling people to feel a literal lightness of being. More light makes you more energetic and optimistic."

Light and heat also makes us apt to eat less and play more.

Click here to read the full article on MSN... Why you are sexier in the Spring time

Get Gwen Stefani Arms and Abs...

Celebrities are lucky enough to work with some of the best trainers out there! Lucky them!! Gwen Stefani has worked with Celebrity Trainer Gunnar Peterson...who by the way is fabulous I have tried his Core Secrets DVD's and they are great!!
Well here is one exercise he has used with Gwen Stefani to sculpt her Arms, Abs, Butt and Legs...all in one Move!!!

Sculpt a Sexy Body
Targets: Arms, core, butt, and legs

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a 5- to 10-pound dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent 90 degrees, with palms facing forward. Keeping chest up, squat down.
• As you lift back up through glutes, twist body to the left, allowing feet to pivot so that right heel lifts off the floor. At the same time, press dumbbells overhead.
• Return to start. Switch sides and repeat.
• Do 16 reps, alternating sides. Do 3 sets.

Bonus tip:

Burn More Calories with Cardio
"Focus on cardio that uses your whole body to challenge more muscles and burn extra calories in less time," says trainer Gunnar Peterson. Try rowing. "It's easy on joints and works every muscle," he says.


These tips are from Fitness Magazine online...to read entire article click here...
Workout like Gwen Stefani

Victoria Secret Now Has Organic Products!

A few months ago Victoria Secret launched a line of Organic Products to go with their PINK line.
And I will admit I'm a Victoria Secret addict...especially when it comes to their PINK line.

A few weeks back i bought their new Organic shave cream which claims to give you a smooth shave especially in those sensitive and intimate areas(i.e. bikini line and under arms) with out leaving any razor burn...
Well I will say...IT WORKS!!! I love this stuff! The texture is a bit different from most shave creams and it is not as foamy but it really does the trick. You can definitely get a smooth and razor burn free shave along your bikini line!

The line also includes a variety of lotions; body lotion, hand lotion, and foot lotions, as well as body wash, lip balm and body scrubs. There are four different collections, Energizing, Nourishing, Soothing and a line of Essentials. And to top it off the packaging is eco friendly as well!

Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day!!

A few things you can do to help our beautiful earth...

1. Recycle!
2. Buy energy saving light bulbs
3. Be sure to turn off the lights when not needed!
4. Walk or ride your bike anytime it is not necessary to drive!
5. Use a BPA free water bottle and refill it as needed instead of buying bottled water.
6. Buy Organic beauty products!
7. Plant a tree!
8. Use Grocery tote bags instead of using plastic grocery bags...they have a lot of cute ones out there now and there are wine tote bags too to carry your bottles of wine!

First Date Impressions...

Women's Health Magazine put out a survey of Dating Data that is published in their April issue...

Check out some of the results...

Don't Bare it all

52% of guys say you don't need to flash a lot of flesh on the first date-they prefer to uncover it themselves ;)

Skip the Salad

66% want you to order the sirloin already!

Grab the Check

74% think it's a total turn-on when a woman insists on paying all or half the bill

Don't Hurry Love

91% Would rather have a second date-but no physical action-with a woman they're attracted to than a meaningless hook-up with a girl they won't see again

Hangup

47% of men polled found incessant texting or phone calls during a date to be a bigger turnoff than checking out other guys.

Don't Sweat the Smooch

83% think you can have a great date even without a liplock

Top-Rated Volumizing Hair Products

Total Beauty has complied a list of the Top 23 rated volumizing hair products.
I know I love extra volume especially since I have heavy limp hair...I will pretty much buy any product that promises me great volume. I actually have used many of the products listed and I'm definitely going to try a few others!!

23. Jason The Pro-Vitamin Thin-to-Thick Hair Thickening Shampoo
22. Kerastase Mousse Volumactive Amplifying Perfecting Mousse for Fine, Vulnerbale Hair
21. Finesse BeautiFULL Volume Shampoo
20. Head & Shoulders Extra Volume Shampoo (used this and it works GREAT!!)
19. Garnier Fructis Fortifying Body and Volume Conditioner ( I have this is my shower Now!)
18. PHYTO Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray with Keratin Amino Acids
17. Frederic Fekkai Full Volume Mousse
16. Aussie Aussome Volume 2 in 1 Shampoo
15. Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Shampoo for Normal to Thin Hair
14. Bumble and Bumble Thickening Conditioner
13. Marc Anthony Instantly Thick Hair Thickening Cream
12. John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Full Shine Volumizing Mousse
11. Pureology PureVolume Conditioner
10. Nexxus Diametress Luscious Hair Thickening Shampoo
9. Biolage Bodifying Spray Gel
8. TIGI Catwalk Root Boost
7. TreSemme Thermal Creations Volumizing Mousse
6. Suave Professionals Volumizing Root Lifter
5. Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam ( This stuff works great...my sister uses it on all her clients...crazy volume!)
4. Sexy Hair Flip it Over Full & Wild Spray
3. Pantene Pro-V Root Lifting Spray Gel
2. Paul Mitchell Thicken Up
1. Ojon Conditioning Volumizing Foam


Check out the full article and reviews... Top Volumizers

Nail Polish & Warm Weather...

So this past Saturday was an absolutely beautiful day... one which finally called for flip flops and shorts!! Well lets just say all those cold winter months and lack of pedicures really caught up to me. So I decided to give myself a little mani & pedi outside so I could soak up the sun as well. Well my sister came over and decided to join me...she kept telling me that if I paint my nails outside the polish will bubble!!! Well I did not listen and of course she was right!!!
After all the effort of trying to get perfect looking nails about 5 minutes later they were filled with bubbles and are in need for a redo!! booo....

So next time it's beautiful outside and polishing your nails outdoors comes to mind...don't do it!!

Drinking Water Promotes Weight loss...

" In a study of women who upped their agua consumption to one liter a day for a year, researchers credited five pounds of their weight loss to the water-confirming for the first time an association between water and weight loss."

Click here to read more on Women's Health magazine Online ... Drink Water to Lose More Weight

Jessica Simpson's Butt and Leg Exercises

Fitness Magazine has on their website Jessica Simpson's Butt and Leg exercises...
It's an older article...when Jessica had a banging body for playing Daisy Dukes on Dukes of Hazzard...so it has some really great tips! Exercises are described by Harley Pasternak.

Try this for sexy legs...

Do at least 30 minutes of heart-healthy cardio five times a week, says Pasternak. Try cycling, running, in-line skating, and stair climbing, which all have thigh- and calf-sculpting payoffs.

Then sculpt your hamstrings...

• Lie faceup on floor with arms at sides, palms down, and calves on top of a stability ball.
• Engage abs and roll ball toward body with heels, lifting hips.
• Once heels are on top of ball, slowly roll back to start, lowering body to floor.
• Do 20 reps; 3 sets.

Do this for a bootylicious butt...

Cardio: Add some hills to your usual power walk, suggests Pasternak. "Incline walking activates your glutes and hamstrings, plus it's easy on the knees," he says. On a treadmill, set the incline to level 8, and walk at a pace of at least 3.5 mph for 30 minutes. Also try hiking, mountain biking, and climbing stairs.

Killer Butt-Sculpting Exercise
Targets: Hip flexors, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and area just above the knee

• Stand on left leg, 2 to 3 feet in front of chair, with right foot on seat behind you, leaving slight bend in right knee.
• Keeping hands by chin and chest up, bend left knee 90 degrees as right knee inches toward floor. Make sure left knee doesn't just past toes.
• Hold for 1 count. Return to start. Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat. Do 3 sets per side.

Click here to read full article... Jessica Simpson Exercises