thank God for this day, for this family, for this homeNational Candy Corn Day is today. Enjoy a handful of this sweet Fall treat. And, what perfect timing. National Candy Corn Day comes just a day before Halloween. That means you can eat plenty of it, before you go out Trick or Treating.
Candy corn is enjoyed all year long. Place it in a candy dish any time of the year, and watch it disappear by the handful. By far, the vast majority of candy corn is consumed during the Fall months, with both Halloween and Thanksgiving being the biggest times to eat it.
Candy corn was invented in the 1880s by George Renninger, and first manufactured by the Wunderle Candy Company. The Goelitz Candy company was the first to manufacture mass quantities around the turn of the century.
Candy corn consists primarily of corn syrup, honey, and sugar. There's lots of carbs(sugar), but it's fat free!?
Have a happy National Candy Corn Day.
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What's Your Virtue® is excited to offer its first line of lip gloss "lip bliss™". Lip Bliss™ contains cranberry seed oil, a fantastic moisturizer that contributes to the lipid barrier protection of the skin and assists in moisture retention. Lip Bliss™ will keep your lips silky soft and is long lasting with just the perfect blend of color and shine.
If your focus has been on looking after the kids, the husband and the house, it’s high time you got your groove back by adding beauty to your daily routine. Sounds impossible? Think again.
But first, a word of shopping caution: For good coats, boots or other items that you’ll wear for years to come, stick to the classics. For up-to-the-minute fun, shop on!
Hit the racks. Stylist Laura Maffeo makes a point of popping into some of the fast-fashion retailers that have made a mark in recent years with their spot-on, yet affordable apparel. “Stores like Target and H&M have designer lines,” she notes. “These lines are very fun, very fresh and very inexpensive.”
Think ahead. You’ll always find the best deals on clothing that is out of season, says Jay del Rosario, another New York stylist. “I tell people that the way to save is always to be shopping.” The rewards can be great. “I love finding leather jackets in the heat of summer and swimsuits in winter,” del Rosario says.
Accessorize. Want to try out a new trend without committing to it? It’s easy with accessories, says stylist Kayte Terry. “Add a bangle or two in purple or citrus — the hottest shades of the season — or a scarf with an interesting ethnic print and you’ve instantly updated your look.”
Shop sales. Even the best stores have regular sales. “Don’t miss out,” Maffeo says. “Call up your favorite store and find out when the next one is.” You may have to wait only a week or two to get a terrific deal on, say, new hothouse floral motifs.
Think two for one. Don’t shop solely by event or season, del Rosario says. Instead think broadly to get more use out of your apparel. For example, he says, consider buying lightweight cashmere separates rather than bulky winter knits or light summer sweaters. “When it’s cold, layering cashmere can be warm and cozy and add a touch of luxury,” del Rosario says. “In spring a cashmere knit is perfectly lightweight and always appropriate.”
Surf for coupons. You’ve found the perfect coral clutch for spring while shopping online; before you check out, take a moment to Google for an online shopping code or coupon. “Often,” del Rosario says, “you’ll find a savings, ranging from free shipping to a good percentage off, that wasn’t offered directly on the site.”
Get thrifty. Another great way to update your wardrobe on the cheap is to hit your local flea markets and thrift shops. “New trends are often recycled from eras goneby, so it makes sense to buy pieces secondhand,” Terry says. This spring, for example, Terry says she’ll be on the hunt for dirndl skirts, romantic blouses, wide-leg trousers and anything patchwork — all now-fashionable looks that were also in a few decades ago.
Be unique. Consider buying an artful item directly from an indie designer or crafter. You’ll get something unique for a price that’s right. Websites that group crafters together, such as etsy.com, are a great place to start. Also, Terry notes, springtime means a new craft fair season: “Fairs can be the perfect places to find that special new skirt or one-of-a-kind necklace.”
Mostly Bs: Congratulations! You’re good to your tresses. The gentle products you use and the regular conditioning you do keep your hair manageable, maintained and healthy. Now get out there and flaunt your lustrous locks!
Congratulations to me (ALL Bs she says smugly) - looks like some lock flaunting is in my future.
It doesn’t take a battalion of brushes or an expensive makeup kit to polish a fabulous face. “With the right essentials, you can freshen up in minutes,” says celebrity makeup artist Billy B. Here’s everything you need.
The fashion world is abuzz about bold, bright makeup colors for fall and winter, says professional makeup artist Mally Roncal. “Think peacocky jewel tones,” she says. But how do real women make these vibrant hues work for their everyday lives? It’s easy — when you learn a few of Roncal’s tricks.
Choose the right color eye shadow for you. Any woman can wear this season’s deep plums and lush greens, says Roncal. It’s all in the tone you choose. “We’re not wearing those colors the way we wore them in the ’80s,” she explains. “Today’s look is more subtle.” Still nervous? “Experiment with eyeliner in one of these colors instead of shadow,” suggests Roncal. And choose pencil over liquid liner. “It’s more forgiving,” she says.
Go for a smoky–eye look. “Q–tips® cotton swabs are your friends,” says Roncal. “They really help give you a professional look.” After you apply that pencil eyeliner, “smudge it out for an instant smoky eye,” she suggests.
Cover your bases. What if you do want to try that forest–green shadow? Make sure it doesn’t end up in the crease of your eye by lunchtime. “Apply eye–shadow base before you apply your eye makeup. That’s my No. 1 secret for a professional–looking eye,” says Roncal. She also recommends using a makeup primer before applying foundation. “Many women fight a constant battle with their makeup, and it ends up running by the end of the day. Using eye–shadow base and makeup primer is a bulletproof way to look fierce all day!”
Make fall lip colors work for you. Red and hot pink are big for fall, but that can seem like a lot of color if you’re used to having a more natural–looking lip, says Roncal. “We have to get used to seeing ourselves with a bolder lip,” she explains. “It’s all about training the eye.” One way to ease into a bolder lip color is to start with a gloss “for just a pop of color,” says Roncal. “Then transition to a sheer lipstick. Finally, you can go to a full–on lipstick.”
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Twilight Beauty, a new cosmetics brand themed after the series of films from Summit Entertainment, will launch two lines debuting this Fall: Luna Twilight and Volturi Twilight. The two lines will be available in conjunction with the release of the second film, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” which arrives in theaters on November 20, 2009. The goal for Twilight Beauty was to create two beautiful and striking lines that women could fall in love with, much in the same way they fell in love with the Twilight saga. The hope is that, beyond the lure of its edgy, sophisticated packaging, true makeup consumers will find they have discovered products they can’t live without.
Putting Color to Use!
My home expresses my open, easygoing approach to life. I love unique finds, and can turn a few mismatched garden chairs or floral teacups into a charming arrangement. I appreciate a pretty mix of relaxed pieces, like painted wood or weathered furniture, lovely florals and other patterns, lots of throws and pillows, mementos and bunches of fresh flowers that give my home a unique sense of breeziness and charm.
I value comfort. My home is a warm and open friendly place, and I feel happiest when everyone is cared for and relaxed in my space. Elements like pillows, throws, overstuffed furniture, and good lighting set the mood. I also enjoy layering different fabrics or mixing patterns to create a cozy effect.
1. Your Design Challenge: MAXIMIZE Design is all about tricks, and with small spaces, the game is to literally trick the eye. Mirrors obviously expand a sense of space, and if possible, place them across from windows so they pick up the light and the outdoors. Leggy furniture gives the illusion of more space, as you can see under it. And, a mix of upholstered and non-upholstered pieces also makes a room feel less dense. Multi-tasking furniture, like a dining table pushed against the wall—can be a desk by day and gets pulled out for dinner parties. Or a bedside table big enough to accommodate a chair and function as a desk.
2. My Happy Place I can make my bath like my own private spa, an escape from the world! Every useful thing can be beautiful—from the soap dish and toothbrush cup to a pretty jar for cotton balls and a plush, new set of matching towels (white is the most calming and spa-like). I deserve this! Using trays for corralling perfumes and bowls or cups for makeup will make things look organized and attractive. A really lovely idea is to include some real furniture like a little lamp or a stool for setting towels or even a comfy chair by the tub!
3. Be Party-Ready All the Time! Mood: Nice, flattering light makes us feel good. Think the soft glow from floor and table lamps. Also, some votive candles and a couple of hurricane lanterns set around the room.
Scent: The first thing I notice about a home is how it smells. Like naturally fragrant cleaning products. If I find a scented candle or fresh potpourri I love, I stock up on it. Any scent I like, whether perfume or linen spray, can be used on upholstery, bedding or just spritzed into the air.
Food: Keeping my pantry stocked would enable me to serve food instantly!
Dr. Carol A. OsbornThe researchers say pediatricians and other providers of primary care could speed up the diagnostic process considerably by checking blood levels of creatine kinase (CK) early in the evaluation of boys with developmental delays. CK is an enzyme that leaks out of damaged muscle tissue, and the serum CK level is elevated 50 to 200 times above normal in children with DMD, most of whom are boys. A serum CK level is considered a good screening test for DMD, although DNA testing is required to confirm the diagnosis.
The initial screen, a blood test for creatine kinase, is widely available and inexpensive. In the past, one might have argued that little is gained by making an earlier diagnosis of an 'incurable' disease. Today, effective treatments are available that can temporarily preserve motor function and prolong survival. There is therefore newfound urgency in making a correct diagnosis that will become more pressing as novel treatments enter clinical trials.
I have had some inquiries as to whether Sean will be able to walk now that he has had surgery. I wish I could deliver happier news, but no. The curvatures of his spine were not the cause of his inability to walk. Rather, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the culprit.DMD, a genetic disease that involves progressive degeneration of voluntary and cardiac muscles, results from any of a number of mutations in the gene for dystrophin, a protein that plays a key role in protecting muscle fibers from destruction when they contract. Dystrophin normally is located near the membrane that surrounds each fiber. Without it, these membranes are much more fragile. Almost no dystrophin is produced in the muscles of DMD patients.
DMD is a genetic disease that involves progressive degeneration of voluntary and cardiac muscles, with resulting weakness and heart abnormalities, beginning in early childhood. Delayed motor milestones are an early sign of DMD, and cognitive, behavioral or language abnormalities are seen in about a third of cases. Weakened cardiac and respiratory muscles severely limit life span.
The disease results from any of a number of mutations in the gene for dystrophin, a muscle and brain protein. Almost no dystrophin is produced in the muscles of children with DMD. The dystrophin gene is located on the X chromosome, and, like other X-linked genetic diseases, DMD affects males almost exclusively, although some girls are affected.
Blazing reds, rich browns and neon greens?My guy is home from the hospital! He charmed his way through surgery & rehab...now he's home for recovery...and just as charming. Even when suffering, Sean kept his cheerful demeanor - sharing a smile and a giggle whenever the opportunity arose. His compassion and empathy touched many. He brightened days for many with his sense of humor and undeniable courage.
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I present to you a beautifully observant, expertly written complaint from a schoolboy by the name of Richard Millington which verges on comedy gold. The letter was sent to President Kennedy in February of 1963, just a few years after the U.S. government introduced the President's Council on Physical Fitness with a view to promoting physical fitness amongst Americans, teachers included.
Apparently I magically managed to buy a new vehicle this week all the while remaining in the hospital with Sean during & following his recovery. Don't ask me how I did it, because I don't really know.
The 179th Semiannual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is being held in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2009. The Saturday general sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; Sunday sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. (which includes Music and the Spoken Word) and 2:00 p.m. The general priesthood meeting will be held in the Conference Center on Saturday, October 3, at 6:00 p.m. The First Presidency invites all to participate by attending, viewing, or listening via television, radio, satellite, or Internet transmission at www.lds.org. Messages of inspiration and guidance will be delivered by the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and general officers of the Church.
Are you a perfectionist? Is it an obstacle that gets in the way of getting organized?
Do you subconsciously think that if something isn’t perfect, it’s a waste of time, money or energy?
How do you overcome those feelings of perfectionism to get things done?
What other things prevent you from taking that first step?
I'm looking forward to reading your comments!
Sean is so excited that it is finally October. He asked today how many days until Halloween, so I guess it's time to start the countdown. Happy haunting!
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