Healing Food To Fight Off Your Cold!

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This is a great article from The Happy Pear Natural Food Market. Read it here: http://www.thehappypear.ie/archives/1541.

 

Did you know certain foods can also keep your skin hydrated AND help combat signs of aging? For instance, cucumbers have been known to reduce puffy eyes by firming the delicate skin around the eye area, helping to soothe and reduce fine lines. Try the Youth Boost Eye Firming Gel priced at $29.

Coconut and Grape seed oil can help nourish and hydrate dull or dry skin. Try the Ocean Seaweed Hydrating Mask, formulated with fruit oils to clean your face deep down to remove dirt, oil, and impurities that build up over time. Price: $45.

Fruit extracts from grapes, kiwi, strawberries, and apples can help restore moisture to the skin, which helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Herbal Infusion Age Rewind Serum is packed solid with these extracts, along with other vitamins and natural products. Price: $34.

Ultra-Cool, Long-Lasting, All in One, Lip and Cheek Stain

benetint Rose-tinted lip and cheek stain from Benefit Cosmetics. 
Product Description: Originally created for an exotic dancer in the 1970s, benetint has soared to cult fave status. It's loved by celebs, makeup artists and gals around the world. It's the sexiest flush you can get from a bottle! The original rose-tinted stain is kiss-proof, see-through color for lips & cheeks that lasts for hours. Naturally sheer & sexy on all complexions...it’s innocent yet provocative. Price: $29.

A Healthy, Yummy Lasagna Recipe - Black Bean Lasagna

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can diced tomato
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
2 cans black beans, drained
4 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 8oz. container cream cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 16oz. bottle salsa
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, peppers and garlic. Saute 5 minutes.

Add tomato, cumin, coriander and cook 3-4 minutes.

Add beans and cook another 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in cilantro, cream cheese and eggs.

Spread 4 Tablespoons salsa in bottom of 13x9 pan lightly oil. Arrange 4 noodles, overlapping slightly over salsa and top with half the bean mixture, 1/2 cup cheese and 4 Tablespoons salsa.

Repeat layers, ending with noodles. Spread remaining salsa over noodles and sprinkle some cheese.

Cover and bake at 375F for about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes or until cheese melted.
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Wedding Dresses That Wow!

It's amazing how a few pieces of fabric can be turned into a beautiful wedding dress. Here are some beauteous handmade dresses worth highlighting. From traditional to all the rage, short to long, you can find these dresses priced nicely on Etsy from TheLittleWhiteDress. Enjoy!

First up is Lory. Details: Lory is made of hundreds of tulle squares in various sizes, hand cut and hand sewn one by one, sweetheart neckline and a ruched bodice that flatters every figure. Bodice has multiple bonings, which will give you the perfect fit and support. Corset closure, functional yet beautiful. Dress available in white, off white/soft ivory and ivory. price: $448.

FAVORITE PICK ALERT! This is Cotton Candy. It's listed as a dress for any occasion, but imaging this as your wedding dress! Very elegant. Details: Dress available in white, off white, ivory, baby pink. Neckline can be straight-across or sweetheart. The skirt part is made from over 10 yards of tulle. Each piece of tulle was cut and sewn by hand to create that magical fullness. Photo shown in baby pink. Price: $269.

Next up is Kate. Details: This design is available in White, Off White/Soft Ivory and Ivory. (Other colors may be requested) Dress is fully lined. Top is padded so bra optional. Zipper Closure with covered buttons on top (can be replace with a lace-up corset closure). The best part...it has HIDDEN POCKETS on both sides! Price: $628.

Last is Aria, and WOW to organza! Details: Aria sparkles like a star. The entire bodice was handed beaded, one by one. The entire skirt part is made from over 10 yards of frosted organza. Every pick-up detail is done by hand stitching. It literally looks and feels like clouds. Dress is fully lined. Top is padded (so you don't have to worry about purchasing a bustier). Lace-up corset back (this style of closure will you complete peace of mind, the dress will fit like gloves and you don't have to worry about pull it up the entire day). Price: $699.

Make-up trends from A-list celebs

Get the latest looks in eye makeup, from natural bronze to bright eyed beauties, check out what the leading ladies are doing to enhance their natural beauty.

Sporting a bright burnt orange eyeshadow, Scarlett Johansson looks ultra-hot. To really make a bright shade work on your eyes, it's better to keep the rest of your face makeup at a neutral color. To get this look, use MAC Cosmetics Burnt Orange Matte Eyeshadow. $15.

Katy Perry’s bold blue eye make-up works with a deep sea blue below the lower lash line and an aqua on the upper eye lid area. To get this look, use MAC Cosmetics Jeanius Eyeshadow in motorhead. $19.50

Go green, that is, mint green...Vanessa Hudgens uses a light minty green to highlight her skin tone and eye color. To get this look, use MAC Cosmetics Swimming Eyeshadow. $15.

Who doesn't like a little sparkle? Sara Jessica Parker uses a silver sparkling shadow with a light grey hue. To get this look, use MAC Cosmetics Silver Ring Eyeshadow. $15.

JLO takes bronzer to the ultimate with a touch of it swept from the apple of her cheek upward into the hairline. This is great for sculpting and highlighting bold facial features. To get this look, use MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder. $24.

Handmade, eco-friendly slippers that rock!

From Wooly Baby on etsy, find your perfect slipper. Self described as handmade, soft and warm, with non-slip leather soles, you can choose from a variety of colors and styles made for babies, toddlers, kiddies, ladies, and even men! Featured above are the Wool House Slippers for Men & Women priced at $60. The verdict? An affordable, comfortable fit for all.

Your skin deserves a healthy, radiant glow.

The daily use of a toner can help generate smoother, softer-feeling skin, and at the same time, leave your skin looking flawless. Revitalize and refresh after cleansing with a formulation designed to even out the most unbalanced skin types. This dual-action toner works simultaneously to gently eliminate excess oil and add moisture to dry spots, leaving an even, more balanced skin texture over time. Try JLU Skincare's Clarifying Facial Infusion, priced at $15.