tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79381770109015384552024-02-06T23:31:43.410-08:00Penny CrossonBeauty is inside and outPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-14140938288505086842014-02-13T11:38:00.001-08:002014-02-13T11:42:12.669-08:00What do you really crave?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">What
do you really crave?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">As Valentines Day approaches
I think I’m craving dark chocolate as I see all the candy boxes in the grocery
stores. But honestly, I don’t have to see a box of candy to crave dark chocolate!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">I learned a while back that
your body doesn’t crave what isn’t good for it. So if you are craving a food
that is unhealthy for you it is not a craving, but an addiction. So we are
addicted to that bad, but can crave only what is truly good for us. That
actually makes sense to me. I have read that a little bit of dark chocolate
several times a week is actually good for you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">1) Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Heart<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Studies show that
eating a small amount of dark chocolate two or three times each week can help
lower your blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and may help
prevent the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: normal;">2) Dark Chocolate
is Good for Your Brain</span><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate increases
blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve
cognitive function. Dark chocolate also helps reduce your risk of stroke. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate also contains
several chemical compounds that have a positive effect on your mood and cognitive
health. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), the same chemical your brain
creates when you feel like you're falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to
release endorphins, so eating dark chocolate will make you feel happier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate also contains
caffeine, a mild stimulant. However, dark chocolate contains much less caffeine
than coffee. A 1.5 ounce bar of dark chocolate contains 27 mg of caffeine,
compared to the 200 mg found in an eight ounce cup of coffee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">3) Dark Chocolate Helps Control Blood Sugar<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate helps keep
your blood vessels healthy and your circulation unimpaired to protect against
type 2 diabetes. The flavonoids in dark chocolate also help reduce insulin
resistance by helping your cells to function normally and regain the ability to
use your body's insulin efficiently. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic
index, meaning it won't cause huge spikes in blood sugar levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">4) Dark Chocolate is Full of Antioxidants<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate is loaded with
antioxidants. Antioxidants help free your body of free radicals, which cause
oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals are implicated in the aging process
and may be a cause of cancer, so eating antioxidant rich foods like dark
chocolate can protect you from many types of cancer and slow the
signs of aging.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">5) Dark Chocolate Contains Theobromine<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate contains
theobromine, which has been shown to harden tooth enamel. That means that dark
chocolate, unlike most other sweets, lowers your risk of getting cavities if
you practice proper dental hygiene.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Theobromine is also a mild
stimulant, though not as strong as caffeine. It can, however, help to suppress
coughs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">6) Dark Chocolate is High in Vitamins and Minerals<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Dark chocolate contains a
number of vitamins and minerals that can support your health. Dark chocolate
contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentrations:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 19.5pt;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Potassium<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 19.5pt;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Copper<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 19.5pt;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Magnesium <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 19.5pt;"><span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Iron<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">The copper and potassium in
dark chocolate help prevent against stroke and cardiovascular
ailments. The iron in chocolate protects against iron deficiency
anemia, and the magnesium in chocolate helps prevent type 2 diabetes, high
blood pressure and heart disease. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">I wished all the foods that I
think I am “craving” had these health benefits. So if they aren’t healthy, I
need to ask myself why do I desire them?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes it just feels good to feed an emotion with food. Celebrations
often lead to portions of food we don’t normally eat and certainly types of
food I might not prepare for myself at home. Doesn’t it seem ridiculous that we
choose to celebrate life events with foods that are not the healthiest for us?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">So I figure an 80/20 rule.
Eat 80% of the time healthy and 20% of the time foods you just want regardless
of their nutrition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Cravings and addictions run much
deeper. We are addicted to certain foods because our body is telling us we are
not satisfied nutritionally, so we keep trying to respond to our body’s message
by giving it what it doesn’t need. When we have truly satisfied our body’s real
needs, and not addictions we no longer want for something else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">We often feed our emotions
with foods, instead of feeding our emotions with truth. We are often longing to
be satisfied emotionally because we are not grounded in the truth in our
everyday life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">So what are the basic needs
in our life that we all crave that keep us hungry and filling it with the wrong
things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">As human beings we all want
to be loved. We all want someone to love, and we all want to have something to
look forward to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">The world glamourizes a type
of love in unrealistic ways that are impossible to live up to in everyday life. Life has challenges and real love looks different than what is often portrayed
on TV and in magazines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">So what is the truth about Love?
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All truth begins with God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;"><i>John 3:16 says that “God so
loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in
Him will not perish but have eternal life.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">So we definitely have one who
loves us more than anyone in this world could ever love us, and who was willing
and did die for us. Real love starts with God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">He created it, He
demonstrated His love for us on the cross and it can never be taken away from
us. Even if we are left feeling abandoned by someone else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;"><i>Romans 8:35; No one and
nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">So if this if you believe the
bible is true, than here is a truth to cherish for life. We are loved deeply
and have someone to love back who will never leave us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;"><i>Hebrews 13:5; “Never I will
leave you; never will I forsake you.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Heaven is a future we have to
look forward to. Spending the rest of our life in eternity with the one who
loves us most, the one we love the most and our loved ones who have gone before
us sounds like a great future to me!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">We have alot to look forward
to everyday with God. Just like we love to give our own children and loved ones
good gifts and blessings, so does God enjoy doing the same for us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><i style="background-color: black;">Psalm139:14-16<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><i>I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.<br />
Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden
from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths
of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance;<br />
in your book were written, every one of them,<br />
the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.</i></span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 19.5pt;"><i style="background-color: black;">Psalm 37:4 Take delight in
the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">I am convinced that until we
truly pursue God, we will never be satisfied this side of heaven and will
forever be longing for the His desire for us, yet trying to satisfy it with the
wrong things. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Without God we will always
seek after the world’s standards and ideals and allow others to have an agenda
for our lives rather than God. In the end it is only God that will truly
satisfy our deepest desires.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">I am convinced that we don’t
even know half of our desires, until we seek God first. He is the author of
them all and knows how to give them to us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">What God intends for you, no man can take it away from you. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">All of this to say . . . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">After 4 weeks into having
started the new P90X3, it has proven to be a healthy choice for my body. I look
forward to working out, it is short sweet and effective. I look forward to it each day. My body is even starting to reject the taste of coffee. It seems all I’m truly craving to drink is nothing
but water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">I have always been a water
drinker, but the more good I do for my body I am seeing how my daily food
addictions are not as strong as they used to be, until the next celebration
where there will be an amazing dessert somewhere! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; font-size: 16pt;">Happy Valentines Day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="background-color: black;">Enjoy the dark chocolate, it
is good for you. </span><span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-45918413624541611262014-01-15T19:52:00.001-08:002014-01-15T19:52:47.662-08:00Are you off to a Fresh Start?"Off to a fresh start" as we all have high hopes for new year. We all have great intentions<br />
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I'm smiling as I think about coming off of a two week beach vacation of holiday bliss with my family of crazy baking, cooking & eating that doesn't happen at home & lots of relaxing. We have all agreed that we need to go without food for a few weeks to offset the damage we feel has been done. It seems that athletic wear was the big gift item this year that everyone received. Is this a new fashion we must<br />
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I wished making all changes were as easy as putting on a different outfit. Change is challenging, even good change. We tend to keep wearing the old things that feel comfy. So what is wrong with that? Not one thing. But if we want different results, we have to do things differently.<br />
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It is funny how a new year, month or day gives us the hope that something different can happen, but often forgetting that we have to do different to get different. We are inondated with tips, steps or strategies to get the results we often desire but fail to see it through. Does this mean that we are failures?<br />
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Maybe it means that we focus on doing the wrong things that don't drive us to accomplish the things in life that God actually created us for. <br />
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I have no idea what all the new year will bring, but I know who brings it and it will be amazing. I know that God has a plan, and I want to always join Him where "He" is to keep my life growing and filled with His purpose.<br />
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<i>Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans for you, "declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope."</i><br />
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There is certainly nothing wrong with making plans and setting goals, we all love to follow our dreams and work to make them happen. Always trust God first, He knows what is best for you and He is working His plan in you, whether you realize or not. Don't get discouraged if what you have set out looks very different at the end of the year. If we seek Him, He will make great things happen and we will be transformed into better people.<br />
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<i>The mind of Man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9.</i><br />
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Seek God first and let Him direct your steps. He will never disappoint you.<br />
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<i>Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.</i><br />
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God loves you and has amazing plans for you! He loves to give us what we are passionate about, like we do for our own children and the people we love. Let Him show them to you. There is nothing like accomplishing what you have set out to do, only to find out that you still feel empty at the end. Without God there is no real purpose in life. He created us and knows how we are wired better than anyone.<br />
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<i>Jeremiah 1:4-5 The word of the Lord came to me saying, before I formed you in the womb I knew you. before you were born I set you apart;</i><br />
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<i>Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible for God.</i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="versetext" id="pr3-5" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="strongs" sn="0982">Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust</span> in the <span class="strongs" sn="03068">LORD</span> with <span class="strongs" sn="03605">all</span> your <span class="strongs" sn="03820">heart</span> And <a href="" name="2"></a>do not <span class="strongs" sn="08172">lean</span> on your own <span class="strongs" sn="0998">understanding</span>. </span><span class="versetext" id="pr3-6" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">In <span class="strongs" sn="03605">all</span> your <span class="strongs" sn="01870">ways</span> <a href="" name="3"></a><span class="strongs" sn="03045">acknowledge</span> Him, And He will <a href="" name="4"></a><span class="strongs" sn="03474">make</span> your <span class="strongs" sn="0734">paths</span> <span class="strongs" sn="03474">straight</span>. </span><span class="versetext" id="pr3-7" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Do not be <span class="strongs" sn="02450">wise</span> in your own <span class="strongs" sn="05869">eyes</span>; <a href="" name="6"></a><span class="strongs" sn="03372">Fear</span> the <span class="strongs" sn="03068">LORD</span> and <span class="strongs" sn="05493">turn</span> <span class="strongs" sn="05493">away</span> from <span class="strongs" sn="07451">evil</span>.</span></span></i><br />
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I pray you find the treasures God intended for you to find this year.<br />
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<br />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-38608701413831883902013-07-20T16:27:00.000-07:002013-07-22T10:23:17.659-07:00Restoring Hope / Beauty with a purpose<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My life has been greatly impacted by a recent disaster. My husband and I along with our kids have recently teamed up with organizations Help Disaster management, ITDRC and companies like Dish Network and more to come, who give hope to disaster relief areas. Our personal efforts are in the name of Restoration-Hope along with the use of our eighteen wheeler. We offer a jointed platform with all the logos on it from these amazing organizations. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been such a blessing to meet so many people who really care about others in times of great need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> While our </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Restoration-Hope</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 18-wheeler serves the purpose of hosting the VIP's at the events and building the stage for the main events, I offer a "</span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">beauty with purpose" </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">segment as well. This segment will be featuring a woman and her story, private hair & make-up session, and a contemporary glamour shoot taken by my talented daughter Kendall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She took me to the gentleman in the truck, and after telling him what we were all about and what I wanted to do, he </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">excitedly volunteered his wife! ...She was not with him initially so I waited until she arrived. When she arrived we introduced ourselves, hugged and walked to the building that my daughter and I had scouted out earlier to give her a full makeover and photo shoot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kara was a beautiful woman on the inside and out. She began telling me everything they have been going through as I began working on her. It was really hard to hold back tears as I imagined her family and so many lives being altered instantly in just a few seconds of disaster.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She and her family were actually headed out of town for a family vacation when the Oklahoma tornados hit. Her husband went back immediately to "watch over" the property to protect any possible things that my have survived it. Sadly, there are those people out there that take advantage of such events and rummage through the victims belongings, looking for valuable items.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We lost everything but didn't lose a thing" Kara said. "When you have your family intact, you have the most precious things in your life. People / relationships are the most valuable commodity that we have."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I finished with her hair and make-up my daughter Kendall began to photograph her. Kara said she had so much fun & felt so special with our <i>beauty with purpose</i> work. Kara is a beautiful woman of faith to begin with, and certainly encouraged us as she shared pieces of her life with us for a short time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kara is a an incredible woman of faith who continues to look for ways to help others in need in spite of her own losses. I asked her what she needed at this point. She responded; I really don't "need" anything. But what I would "love" to have is a photo printer and scrap booking supplies to start making memories with my family again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One thing that really struck me as she trusted me with her heart, was how it is a struggle to get your identity back after a disaster. Everything you own that was an expression of your style and your life of accumulated loves . . . exists no more. Your clothes, your personal home decor that have been collected over the years, the memories of all your photos, hygiene items, jewelry . . . I could go on and on but you get the picture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The guilt that seems to enter into the minds of those effected that says; "you shouldn't focus on yourself, there are too many needs. You shouldn't care about your style, just be thankful the clothes donated to you fit, if your lucky. You shouldn't care what kind of pet food your animals receive, if they are hungry enough they'll eat anything. It is sad that victims are expected to have a "settle with what you are given" mentality, as if their preference, opinion or taste should never matter again as they try to get back to a new normal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All I now is that "guilt does not come from God". It is the deceiver of the enemy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is ok to want to put yourself together with the expression of your style once again and get back to your new normal as quick as you can. Once a person is back on track feeling like oneself again, how much better can one serve and do unto others as we would love to be treated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I pray that all the victims find true restoration in all areas of their life and get their sense of identity back, along with their place of rest. How we relate and help others in times of need is a big part of what life is all about. </span><br />
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Download ShopBuddy for free today at <a href="http://www.shop.com/pennycrosson/home+260.xhtml">SHOP.COM!</a></span>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-58916549720728068942012-10-07T18:23:00.000-07:002012-10-07T18:30:34.413-07:00Save more, live better!<div>
<span style="font-size: large;">Times are tough and it often seems like we just can't get behind the 8 ball.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I
want to share some powerful things that can change the course of your
business and help your clients at the same time which will increase your
bottom line. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">When your client comes to you, they want to "feel"
better. Feeling better always gives hope. We often waste our time chit
chatting with our clients to pass the time and give no real purpose but
to get through. I know, I have been there. Trading time for money,
working toward the weekend. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you ever heard service to
survive, retail to retire. There are only so many hours in a day, right?
We can only do so many services in a days work. Retail will absolutely
boost income. But then, we don't want our customers to feel like they
are being hounded every time they come in for an appointment, because
our perception of sales is often feeling pressured to buy something we
are unsure of. On the flip side, customers love to shop and save time if
you offer extended retail items, purses jewelry etc. Remember we are
all consumers and we do all love to buy, but no body wants to be sold.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">If
we could see ourselves as educators (which you may already have that
mind set) We are no longer selling, we are matching products to our
clients needs because we listened well. So then, we have to carry a lot
of items in order to match a lot of products to our clients needs. It
can get expensive and we may have space challenges.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">If we want to
help clients to a greater degree, then we first open our minds and get
our own solutions resolved, or at least be on our way, after all life is
a process. We are all on a journey and we learn from what others have
already been through. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">What do you think is most on our clients (and our) minds right now?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Remember, you are your client too!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How can I afford to keep my services up?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">End of year taxes!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Holidays are quickly approaching.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">How to look great and save money at the same time.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you think it's safe to say that a lot of people are stressed?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I want you to do an exercise that will show you something very powerful and proven.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Go to my website, <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gLk1YjMglvdCl2PM-sh_zWQfYv-p7HRPofnddN-0wTMr-CSQuDJP4Dk7BiaDvKbbtU3ImmMzorsIqgE6wKX2uPKW4rs3DeDa0Zow88FtHYU=" shape="rect" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">pennycrosson.net</a> > products > shopping list</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Print
out the shopping list and check off everything that you consume at home
and your work place. Then I want to know if you spend more than $100.00
a month on everything you checked off. In fact, let me know
approximately about how much you really do spend on everything if you
can.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Then send your answer to me in an email at Penny@pennycrosson.net</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I
will ask you a few more questions and give you some proven statistics
to show you something very powerful that could revolutionize your
business and give you a powerful tool to help yourself and your clients.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">It is important to know how you think about things you consume in everyday life and your business. This is a very cool exercise. We all want to save more and live better!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">I look forward to hearing from you!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Sincerely,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Penny </span></div>
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Cosmetologist/ Author<br />
Beauty / Health Educator<br />
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Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-64978261070931156062012-06-25T17:24:00.001-07:002012-06-25T17:25:35.280-07:00The Beauty of Giving by Shopping Smart.<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Times are tough, and as we look for ways to save, we don't want to skimp on quality. The beauty is . . . we don't have too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">We all know that everything is going online...click & order vs brick & mortar.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Did you know that over 60% of beauty products are sold online. I cannot tell you how many packages show up at my door that are auto parts, computer gadgets etc...that I personally did not order! The beauty is...everyone shops 24/7 for anything, anytime anywhere.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">And it feels like Christmas when packages arrive. It always feels like a gift, even if you bought it yourself, for yourself. Why is that? It's just fun to receive new packages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">So saving time, money and gas by shopping online is the way to go.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to show you how you can get the most out of your time and money. Go to . . . <a href="http://shop.com/pennycrosson/">Shop.com/pennycrosson/</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">This shop site is the largest shopping website in the world. It has over 35 million products, over 3000 stores. 5 times bigger than Amazon! All the popular stores where you already shop. You can shop by product, price, brand or store. You can even comparison shop with a click. Price alerts can be set up for when you want to be notified if something goes on sale for the price you want to pay. Create a wish list for yourself and have family members do the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">So check it out.... you have nothing to lose but more savings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">At the top right you can sign in and set a <i>FREE</i> preferred customer account to start earning 2-50% cashback everytime you shop.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can apply your cash toward products or have a check sent to you once it reaches $10.00 or more. I had some mailed to me! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">If that isn't good enough, you can even refer your friends who also love to shop online and earn 1/2 % from their purchases.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> While you are in your preferred customer account, you can upload your friends from your email address list. If your friends shop, you earn 1/2 % on everything they buy. And your friends can do the same thing... while they earn 2-50% cashback they too can earn 1/2% cashback from their friends. Just make sure your friends type in your email address as the one who referred them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Who ever thought you could earn money while you and your friends shop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's a beautiful thing, to shop and save, time, gas and money! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are a few stores to check out: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you wear glasses > eyebuydirect.com ( 4 for the price of 1)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you like phone accessories > cellphoneshop.com (save up to 80%) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">have printer</span><span style="font-size: large;">s > </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">4inkjets.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">audio books > audiblebooks.com (first book it FREE) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Like to eat out > Restaraunts.com and so much more! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Starbucks! > starbucks.com (earn 6% cash back)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Groupons > Grouponstore.com and more . . .(2% cashback)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">You'll be amazed at all your favorite stores!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can even send someone an E-Gift and they can choose from stores or items you pick out, but they never see the prices. Once they choose it, you are billed and it is sent to them. It's really cool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">All these stores offer "better deals" through this site only....in cashback savings. It adds up fast.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just make sure you are signed in before you start shopping! And don't forget to share your great deals with your friends.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">The beauty of shopping smart allows you to give more!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy this gift! </span><br />
<br />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-19688063754492260622012-06-18T11:57:00.001-07:002012-06-18T12:06:58.184-07:00Celebrity Inspired!<div style="background-color: black; color: white;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGu4gMGMOIf44m5IhvlotxT9YOdv8BEGTLYUhdiyweh5Nr7SIUgC0x93zTNgWsL4jCesHMx_lJpSYR56HNLI4Lnf0OptuAwzRlHhaCY0rGG1AorVdCKvZj-fU-B9i80EPd8B194ZJNhtE/s1600/stephanie.aspx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGu4gMGMOIf44m5IhvlotxT9YOdv8BEGTLYUhdiyweh5Nr7SIUgC0x93zTNgWsL4jCesHMx_lJpSYR56HNLI4Lnf0OptuAwzRlHhaCY0rGG1AorVdCKvZj-fU-B9i80EPd8B194ZJNhtE/s400/stephanie.aspx.jpg" width="265" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">It is great to get make-up ideas from celebrities, especially if you have a celebrity look a like yourself. If you just like a look and want to copy it, often time it needs to be modified to your features in order to look great on you. You want to wear the make-up, not have the make-up wear you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">If you have ever tried to copy a look and it was a disaster, that is usually why. Your features are spaced differently and your personal style may be a little different. Make-up is fun for that very fact that we can play and dress up to look like a certain movie star, singer or model, and if we mess up, we can have a do-over. Here is a Selena inspired look.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: large;"><br />Make-up is just like God's grace. It is very forgiving, covers our imperfections and if we mess up, we can wash it off and start all over again, no questions asked. The ultimate do-over in life! I love it.</span>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-33745092080020306092012-05-27T14:46:00.001-07:002012-05-27T14:46:28.465-07:00The Beauty of Freedom<br />
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend...reflecting on how much we have to be thankful for. I woke up this morning and there was oxygen all around me... still. Another day, another opportunity to express my thanks to God, in thought, in looking around at how blessed we are. Walking to the kitchen to make some coffee and glaze at the sweet family photos placed strategically in the right places of course on my path to my early destination, not to forget my dog Sammy who thinks I am a rock star by the way she yelps with excitement every single day as I walk past the glass door.<br />
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Life is short and we get so caught up and stuck in our daily routines to get to the weekend to yet, start the week all over again. Sometimes I think how in the world can we get so stuck.....when we have so much freedom around us. Maybe we have too many and it can be overwhelming so we stay where we are, comfortable.<br />
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This is the time to step up and make some new choices if you feel that you are needing a nudge<br />
in a different direction.<br />
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Did you know that we are designed to move...forward! Start moving if you find yourself complacent.<br />
How many people do you see walking and driving around during the day backwards, talking backwards and writing backwards? That's what I thought...everybody is moving forward in so many ways. So think of ways where you, are you "not moving forward"? Start making some simple changes. I'll help you brainstorm... (your welcome!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.marketamerica.com/pennycrosson/index.cfm?action=services.npHome&refEmail=&switchPrdCountry=USA&refEmail=&switchPrdCountry=USA">Your health</a>, <br />
During your down time, are you experiencing maybe too much TV, engaging with people with true friends, not your million face book fans and tweeters that you don't know...really! Wardrobe overhaul, maybe you are stuck in a style that you still fit in, but you want or need a change. Maybe you have matured but your <a href="http://www.marketamerica.com/pennycrosson/index.cfm?action=services.wSCAHome&refEmail=&switchPrdCountry=USA&refEmail=&switchPrdCountry=USA" target="_blank">skincare </a>and make-up choices haven't. Maybe you need to be the leader in your life and have positive impacts on people around you (by now), but you are still expecting others to be the impact on you.<br />
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Let's stay current in moving forward as we pack our purses each day.<br />
So... what you are packing in your cosmetic bag today...or did you forget something?<br />
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<span style="color: #fce5cd;">Foundation</span>: Does it match your true color? Are you covering up or enhancing what God gave you?<br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Eye</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Sha</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">do</span><span style="color: #45818e;">ws</span>: The colors of your life experience. Are you allowing the colors to change on you as they have changed life around you?<br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;">Lip <span style="color: #cc0000;">l</span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;">iner</span>: Are you letting the words from your heart, mind and lips be filtered through God's words to redefine how you speak, to others that help shape those around you.<br />
<span style="color: magenta;">Lip</span> <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Gloss</span>: Do you gloss over everything in life...or place it discreetly in careful, thought out ways to bring out only the best in yourself and others!<br />
How do you want your life's face to be remembered each day? What kind of memories are you making?<br />
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Join me for a fun workshop of change!<br />
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Time for a real ladies night out? Grab your group of ladies and bring your cosmetic bag with you. Enjoy a two hour journey through your makeup bag and let's see what is working for you and what is not for only $25.00 each. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Location: <a href="http://www.pennycrosson.net/contactus842.asp" target="_blank">My studio</a>. Downtown Garland. Enjoy a fun workshop with some fresh make-up ideas & techniques to look and be your best today...not yesterday! We "all" can use a little help! Even the celebrities.<br />
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<br />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-5889602678806367712012-02-06T11:16:00.000-08:002012-02-06T11:16:05.640-08:00February / Beauty with a Purpose<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I hear the word <span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Beauty</i></span>....many things pop into my mind. </span></div><div style="color: #d0e0e3; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Anguish...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Something to strive for as we face the mirror each day and count the number of lines on our face, or a step on the scale and allow a measly number to determine if it will be a good morning or not. Allowing the judges scoring to be photo shopped pictures that are impossible to obtain.</span></div><div style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Acceptance...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Loving yourself, the way you were made. No one is or will ever be perfect. Doing the best with what you have and making it work! Educating yourself in how to dress, best colors for you, ideal hair and make-up styles.When we know better, we do better.</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: #cfe2f3; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Peaceful...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A beautiful sunset, an early morning sunrise over fresh water or mountains with or without snow on top.</span></div><div style="color: #ffe599; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Joy...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those who embrace life and and are not bound from their past from enjoying the everyday things of, even in a day to "get things done".</span></div><div style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Laughter...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">People who have fun anywhere and do not care "what others think, who might be looking on".</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">Giving..</span>.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those who truly "get it" that life is a journey and where we have been can be a blessing to others</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">when we can stop and pour into the lives of others and share from our past experiences, good and bad to help and encourage others.</span></div><div style="color: #fce5cd; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rest...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not afraid to say no. Understanding that rest is important mentally and physically and that working from a place of rest can help to stay focused on what is really important and what can wait. </span></div><div style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Health...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We all come in different sizes and shapes. Taking care of our health to maintain energy and focus is important to keeping our ideal body proportion & composition in the muscle vs's fat war. I think we can all say we admire those "appear" to be disciplined in this area. </span></div><div style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Being...</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being "all there" where ever you are. Not wishing you were always somewhere else. Being fully engaged in mind and body to get the full experience where you are presently.</span></div><div style="color: lime; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Growth... </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Those who will not settle each day for the same old crazy! Learning from your past. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reading inspiring books, hearing from others with wisdom. Investing in your life to help others.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I was much younger, beauty used was something external only to me, until I grew up enough and experienced more things in life to know different. I then began to appreciate that everything that happens in life can be used for future references for ourselves and others who are willing to grow and learn, from...</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As we approach Valentines Day...</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Love...</span> </b>Is upon us, as we all desperately want to be loved and have someone to love us back.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love is selfless, giving, peaceful, joyful, patience, kind and not self seeking, does not brag, is not rude, does not hurt others.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You + Acting out everything you do from a place of Love = True Beauty with a Purpose.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCAh3qp_vrryDS6CqBkPNiRzeGiLxTP4_9-4u_g8_w7DcWxvwzt26ob3neY5lfcQvv86QKNsJrRMCYUWuAM-oNCSggoWrSTgl6Wuz_d33dPPKUY3V2-4nYFlRKjDH6t31EXhU_02wKtY/s1600/heart_love" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCAh3qp_vrryDS6CqBkPNiRzeGiLxTP4_9-4u_g8_w7DcWxvwzt26ob3neY5lfcQvv86QKNsJrRMCYUWuAM-oNCSggoWrSTgl6Wuz_d33dPPKUY3V2-4nYFlRKjDH6t31EXhU_02wKtY/s320/heart_love" width="320" /></a></div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-74508443521561148092011-10-12T18:07:00.000-07:002011-10-12T18:07:02.904-07:00Are all Mineral Powders Created Equal?<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #3d85c6;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">Mineral Powders have taken the cosmetics industry by storm. Mineral powders are<br /> beneficial for the skin, look natural, and can be used as virtually any cosmetic—<br /> translucent powders, powder foundations, eye shadows, blushers, concealers,<br /> eyeliners, brow powders, and bronzers. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons prefer<br /> mineral powder cosmetics for their patients for post-procedure and post-surgery<br /> wear because they are so gentle on the skin. Women love mineral powders for their<br /> many outstanding qualities and functions, most importantly, how beautiful they make them look! <br />
What Are Mineral Powders? Titanium dioxide, a critical ingredient in
mineral powders, can be micronized (milled into a fine powder) which
makes the mineral powder easier to apply and provides a more natural
look. </span></span></h6>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}"><br /> Following are mineral powder ingredients and their functions.
Most of the ingredients listed are commonly found in loose mineral
powders, while a few are less common.<br /> Pressed mineral powders will contain additional ingredients that are used to bind the powder. <br /> <br />
Titanium Dioxide -Derived from Titanium. It has the most tinting power
of (yellow) white pigments. Also recognized as one of the most effective
ingredients for sun protection. Our Titanium Dioxide is triple milled.<br /> <br />
Micronized Titanium Dioxide – finely milled Titanium Dioxide Provides
the same benefits of Titanium Dioxide but makes mineral powder finer and
easier to apply. Our triple milled Titanium Dioxide makes our mineral
powder easier to apply and gives it a finer, more luxurious texture. It
“floats” cross the skin giving the makeup a “lighter” look.<br /> <br />
Zinc Oxide – Provides opacity. It also believed to aid in healing skin
disorders. Zinc oxide also provides sun protection. This is a basic
ingredient in our mineral powder.<br /> <br /> Mica – Provides texture and
light diffusion (luminescence) and lip. Our shimmers contain mica. We
have shimmers and matte powders so that clients can choose whether or
not they want luminescence.<br /> <br /> Bismuth Ox chloride- Provides
luminescence and is sometimes referred to as “synthetic pearl”. May
cause allergic reactions to skin. Motives DOES NOT USE Bismuth Ox chloride in mineral powders since it provides shine and is a possible skin
irritant.<br /> <br /> Sericite- A derivative of silica that provides silky
texture and light diffusing qualities. The addition of Sericite changes
the molecular weight of the powder, allowing it to lay lightly on the
skin. Our mineral powder contain Sericite to enhance the silkiness and
luxuriousness of the minerals, Sericite also provides light diffusing
properties without creating shine. <br /> <br /> Kaolin- French Clay help absord oil. Motives Minerals contain French Clay for natural oil absorption.</span></span></h6>
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As the cool weather begins to set in, it's a sign that we too must change our colors. Yes, it is time to lose the spray tans and stay "current" with the season. Here are a few things to keep in mind as we transition into a different time of year. As the warm weather fades...so must our skin tone to reflect the current time. For those of us who "love" the spray tans...our tans we may feel washed out at first.<br />
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When there is more color in the skin tone there is less color needed on our faces. So, when we have less pigment in our skin tone, more color needs to be added to enhance our features to keep from looking too washed out through the cooler. For instance, more colors on the eyes that compliment the eye color is ideal for cooler weather. If you have brown eyes and typically wear neutrals, try using gold and green. Think of green as a new neutral, because it is. Look outside at the foliage everywhere and see that there is not a color that doesn't look fabulous next to any shade of green. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0URn1-C5VQruhrwFC75HR1YefH_zpbyQvB2RsNtBkEIQO_e9akpXurGhIoJic151D1WD3Ff4tzsZF9n9DRczesVBiHfw9miaYKaqHMtl98CY4kj8xr5Gkt_TOoflfoJ31KCEAdBKrSlM/s1600/cb1865ce2fbeca1c_greeneyes-main_Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0URn1-C5VQruhrwFC75HR1YefH_zpbyQvB2RsNtBkEIQO_e9akpXurGhIoJic151D1WD3Ff4tzsZF9n9DRczesVBiHfw9miaYKaqHMtl98CY4kj8xr5Gkt_TOoflfoJ31KCEAdBKrSlM/s1600/cb1865ce2fbeca1c_greeneyes-main_Full.jpg" /></a></div><div style="background-color: black; color: cyan;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: magenta;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="background-color: magenta;" /><span style="background-color: magenta;"> </span><a href="http://www.pennycrosson.net/" style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">Great colors</a><span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">for brown and green eyes are....vintage glam & chic pressed eye shadows. Garden green eye pencil. <br />
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Blue eyes...vintage glam, cappuccino and midnight blue pressed eye shadows with electric blue eye or steel pencil. Add "so peachy" blush to spice up your cheeks and top it off with a warm amber lip plumper for a smooth hydrated finish. And yes...you can still use a little bronzer to add dimension for your face, adding it only around the hairline sides of nose and cheek bones and neck. This will keep you in a healthy believable color if applied moderately, not to make you look like you have been in a dust storm. </span></div><br style="background-color: cyan;" />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-2678053147088490692011-10-06T21:24:00.000-07:002011-10-06T21:24:33.363-07:00Anti-ging foundation for oily skin<a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Custom Blend mineral liquid foundation or loose custom mineral powder is the perfect solution for anti aging foundation for oily skin. Both can be formulated to match the skin perfect in color, textured to a T with a light, medium or full coverage with added botanical serums to control oil with a matte finish or a little luster for a slightly hydrated look that does not look greasy. It is important for oily mature skin to not look to matte, for it can often look too dry. It's great for photos but not everyday wear. For more questions about how to get your custom formula, <a href="http://www.pennycrosson.net/feedback732.asp">contact me</a>. I am located in the Dallas area.</span></div>
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<br />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-31120729153858193412011-10-01T08:38:00.000-07:002011-10-01T08:38:11.744-07:00Meet Your Match!<div style="color: #f1c232;">Find <a href="http://motivescosmetics.marketamerica.com/timelessbeautystudio/index.cfm?action=services.csCustLanding&landingID=cc_celebLook&refEmail=&switchPrdCountry=USA">the Celebrity that best matches your coloring </a>and view the best colors.</div><div style="color: #f1c232;">For long lasting colors use high pigmented, light weight mineral cosmetics. </div><div style="color: #f1c232;">Holidays are upon us and special events are beginning to book our calendars. </div><div style="color: #f1c232;">Get ready to be the celebrity at your events this year. </div><div style="color: #f1c232;">Book a private or group make-up session today. </div>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-43783858453216183432011-09-29T10:33:00.000-07:002011-09-29T10:33:58.713-07:00Holiday make-up tips & photo colors<div style="color: #6aa84f;">The holidays are upon us and we all want to look our best. If you are looking for</div><div style="color: #6aa84f;">great make-up tips in how to look your best for holiday photos and the best colors to wear, grab your girlfriends, schedule a date... come and learn. </div><div style="color: #6aa84f;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #6aa84f;">Know the colors to avoid in photographs and learn what is ideal for you!</div><div style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.pennycrosson.net/feedback732.asp">Contact me</a> for pricing and how many in your group, or schedule a private session.</div> <br />
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Learn how to apply lots of colorful products and learn great techniques in a fun<br />
interactive atmosphere. Lot's of great new make-up!<br />
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Pre-register.<a href="http://www.pennycrosson.net/classschedule.asp"> http://www.pennycrosson.net/classschedule.asp</a> Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525219211567713857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938177010901538455.post-47903975040951098662011-09-16T15:34:00.000-07:002011-09-16T15:34:47.467-07:00Skincare challenges<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> It is challenging to figure out what to use on your skin with so many products</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It all depends on your age, your diet, your skins texure and what results you are after and of course your budget. You can certainly combine different brands, but you need to know the ingredients and what they do so you are not repeating the same steps or getting too much of one thing. We often think if something is good, than more is better.</span><br />
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