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I Reside in NJ with two sons and husband. The Youngest of 5 siblings and by far the most intelligent. ha ha. I like to try and see the fun and funny side of things. Being the only woman in the house , this is an absolute must to keep any level of sanity. I love my home and family. On the flip side, meeting new people and discovering what lies in their hearts' is fascinating to me.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

A Love for Romance and Romantic Art

Debi Coules is an award winning artist who's romantic art work is highly sought after by collectors world wide and has been featured in many publications including Romantic Homes Magazine. Recently she has been producing artwork for the international print market. Her painting style is reminiscent of Monet with a pallet of soft serene colors. Her subject matter consists of  gorgeous roses and florals  as well as romantic scenes depicting women and children from French and Victorian  times. Debi produces many beautiful original works of art on furniture and furnishings as well as Giclee' Canvas Prints, Framed Achival Paper Prints, Romantic prints with Easels, Garden Signs, and gorgeous Keepsake Boxes. Whether your decorating style is Shabby Chic, Paris Apartment,Victorian, Romantic Cottage, French Country, or Traditional Debi's beautiful pieces will fill your home with beauty and romance. New works of art are being added regularly so check back often to find Debi's latest offeringsWholesale inquires always welcome.  Contact: 215-635-8822 ====> http://www.debicoules.com 

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Why Arnold, Why?

I am so dissapointed in the whole Schwarzenegger situation.  If the couple has issues that they can't get past, that is one thing but this is such a let down.  An eye opener as well.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Serve This

If you are entertaining or hosting a Home Spa Party, You might want to keep the snacks simple, but in tuned with the idea of feeling well.  Too much heavy food might make your guests packed and uncomfortable.  Here are some easy fun alternatives to confections and heavy foods that will contribute to a successful event and allow you to enjoy your time there as well.

Let's take a look at Green Tea.
Green tea has been well studied and seems powerful in reducing breast cancer and skin cancer risks. Research also indicates that green tea fights fatigue, increases alertness and boosts metabolism.

Why not offer Green Tea hot or as a smoothie?

the following will serve 2.  Multiply as needed for # of guests.
1/2 c boiling water
2 small bananas
2 green tea bags
1 c frozen strawberries
1 c yogurt
a pinch of stevia

-prepare green tea by steeping in boiled water for 3 minutes
-remove tea bags and squeeze squeeze to remove any leftover tea from bags.
-let tea cool for 5 minutes
combine all ingredients into blender, blend until smooth and serve!

How about  offering a few these easy selections for nibbling
-almonds
-dark chocolate
-red grapes
-turkey
-kiwifruit
-berries
-eddamme
-fresh guacamole
-rice crackers

Envision your experience to be one that leaves you and your friends walking away feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and good from the inside out.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

$50 Referral contest

Get in on the contest and invite your friends while you mix, mingle and meet new and exciting social networking women in blogging, crafting and direct sales.

Time: May 4, 2011 to June 4, 2011


Location: Online at Southern Belles Shoppes - for Baby & Mom.

Organized By: Jackie Ladner (Owner/Creator)

Referred by; Kathy Miranda

Event Description:

$50 Referral Contest: Announcing a Referral contest for our Grand Opening of Southern Belles Shoppes and this contest will reward:1.) The top referrer (he who has the most friends win)....2.) The referrer who referred a member with the most amount of site activity... will come in 2nd place.*You and your friend must join our site at http://www.southernbellesshoppes.ning.com/ for all entries to be valid.Choosing The Top Member With The Most Referrals:The contest starts today (5/4/11) and the member with the most member referrals on June 4th, 2011 will be entitled to $25.00 cash and the referrer who referred a member with the most amount of site activity will also recieve $25.00 cash payable Via PayPal.NOTE: Each referral would not become valid until the new member referred joins our site.*Site activity would include creating a free profile, uploading up to 20 photos, creating a free group, family friendly blog posts, creating a event, welcoming new members, inviting your friends to the site, commenting on other posts, sharing to facebook and twitter.PLEASE NOTE: On June 4th we will announce the winner(s) of the contest in this thread. All payments will be made via PayPal. You must email us your paypal address to JackieLadner1@gmail.com Thanks,Forum Admin.Jackie LadnerWebsite: http://www.southernbellesshoppes.ning.com/Blog: http://www.southernbellesshoppes.com/Email: JackieLadner1@gmail.com*This is a hosted promotion by Jackie Ladner, Owner/Creator, Southern Belles Shoppes.


See more details and RSVP on Southern Belles Shoppes:

http://southernbellesshoppes.ning.com/events/event/show?id=6388374%3AEvent%3A22202&xgi=3z9HzlzcuGZ2u6&xg_source=msg_invite_event

About Southern Belles Shoppes

Southern Belles Shoppes is your one stop online shopping mall. A virtual mall featuring brand name online stores to unique online shops.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Dead Sea Salts


They don't just smell good and soften skin. Dead Sea Salts provide many benefits to the body.They are extremely therapuetic and should be used in every home or spa.







The structure of the Dead Sea salt is quite unique; comprising magnesium,

potassium and calcium chlorides, in addition to a high concentration of

bromides. Moreover, the Dead Sea minerals are natural, pure, nonchemical,and non-pharmaceutical.



-Magnesium is important for combating stress and fluid

retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system



-Calcium strengthens cell membranes, cleanses pores, prevents water retention, increases circulation and strengthens bones and nails.



-Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles.



-Sodium is important for the lymphatic fluid balance (this in turn is

important for immune system function



-Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish following

intense exercise. strengthening bones and nails







A high quality sea salt could replenish the minerals, which are critical to our skin’s metabolism. Studies have been conducted on the health benefits of bathing in Dead Sea salts, with patients experiencing marked

improvement, including relief from osteoarthritis and tendonitis with

increased mobility and reduced pain leading to a decline in their use of

analgesics.



Dead Sea salt baths also helped with psoriasis, decreasing the

effects of itching, sleep disturbances, and skin scaling. There are no associated side effects from the use of Dead sea Salts.



So we can clearly see why a good quality dead sea salt is essential in our skin care regimen. Don't be afraid. Take the Plunge!



FYI

*Dead Sea salts need to dissolve completely before turning on jets in hot tubs, Jacuzzis or whirlpools.

*Host a Qualifying Home Spa ,online or catalog show in May 2011 and Receive the Large dead sea salt in your choice of fragrance for only $5



Visit my JE Store online to choose your favorite spa scent or naturally unscented or call me directly with your questions. I love questions.



Just as Celebrations are Essential to your Spirit, relaxation is Essential to your well being.



Kathy Miranda


All American Made bath/body/spa for the whole family

Check it out:

https://www.myjestore.com/Kathy

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Personality test - Compare yours and see

Wanted to share a little something fun for you today. Let's see if you really do match with the follow statements regarding color and scent choice to your mood/personality.


Now, let's have some fun. What is your favorite color and/or Scent?


Read below to see if your mood/personality matches with one or more of the following.



Green/ Fresh Melon

Reflective, fresh, innocent. Natural out door girl


Purple/ lavender eucalyptus

Relaxed and in control yet subtle and youthful



Pink /Pearberry

A mix between sweet and sophisticated, a twist on traditional feminine strength.



Orange/ Grapefruit

Rich in culture and strong burst of energy. Zesty adventurer



Yellow/ Honeysuckle

Roam the French countryside with a relaxed strolling walk is your style. Joyful, out

going and casual



Cream/ Vanilla or Oatmeal Milk and Honey

Go with everything, comfort is paramount. Classic color of style.



Unscented No color or white

Organic and pure at heart



Blue/ mountain fresh

Soothing tranquil moods strong undertone of strength



I'd like to think I am Green and innocent, but I happen to be a mix of Pink and Oatmeal, Milk and Honey.



What does color and scent say about you?

Kathy Miranda


-Honor the past. Live the Present. Create the Future.

All American Made bath/body/spa for the whole family

Check it out:

https://www.myjestore.com/Kathy

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Common Beauty Blunders

There is a common list of well advertised and lectured warnings we see about daily such as too much sun, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.  All of the above rob us of our natural beauty in some form and best to avoid whenever possible.  Daily reminders can never hurt.

Today I wanted to share a small list of very common Beauty Blunders we make each day without even realizing it.  I was surprised with some of these and think you will be too.  Take a look.

1- Wearing old eyeglasses,outdated prescriptions and forgetting to wear sunglasses.
     Not only is this bad for obvious purposes of healthy eyesight, but the constant squinting can highly contribute to permanent crows feet, wrinkles and lines around the eyes.

2-Licking and biting your lips.  Sounds crazy right?
     What happens when you lick your lips is the saliva on your tongue contains enzymes which are meant to break down the food we eat and aide in digestion. It does the same thing to the lips.  Breaks down moisture.  Best advice is to stop licking your chops and carry a moisturing lip balm.

3-Applying too much moisturizer
     We hear moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.  While moisturizing skin is definetely a good daily habit, we should be careful of the amount we slather on.  The skin can only absorb a certain amount at one time and any excess will cause skin irritaions and just be wated.  Best bet is to use a good quality moisturizer, suitable for your skin type in dime size amounts twice daily.  Remember a dab will do ya.

4-Washing with hot water. 
     This is a tough one since hot feels so soothing and makes us feel squeeky clean.  Truth is washing with hot water can do more harm than good.  It breaks the capillaries in the skin and dehydrates.  If you're a hot water washer you might notice little red and purplush areas in your complextion,  Best bet is to use luke warm water and a soft foamy cleanser.

5- Using Antiperspirant
     The problem with antiperspirants is that they contain aluminum which closes pores and blocks your body from it's natural sweating process. Although we must sweat, we don't want to stink and best bet here is to choose an aluminum free deodarant.  There has also been links to aluminum in antipersperants contributing to certain types of breast cancers.

Apply the above precautions daily and you will see a difference.  Feel free to share this article with your friends

https://www.myjestore.com/Kathy


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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Gotta Love an Anniversary

April is upon us and I am excited to be celebrating my one year anniversary in great skincare with Jordan Essentials.




It has been alot of fun switching gears in my home business and sharing products that people can feel confident using on a daily basis.

It's been very encouraging and rewarding and I would like to pass that great energy on to you.



If you would like to be included or even have the slightest notion of curiosity, let me know and I will send you details.



Have an Awesome day!

Kathy Miranda

-Honor the past. Live the Present. Create the Future.

All American Made bath/body/spa for the whole family

Check it out:

https://www.myjestore.com/Kathy

Certified Spa at Work Consultant



Hoping for additional income on a choose your own hours basis?

Call Kathy (732)335-8733

Friend me on FB: facebook.com/Miranda.Kathy

Friday, March 25, 2011

Why do you Blog?

The Rules:


1. Comment below to answer the question with five reasons.

2. Create your own blog entry to continue the meme.

3. Give credit and link back to the original blog post and to the blog where you saw the meme shared.

4. Tag your friends and encourage them to participate.





Part of the fun of this is seeing how many people keep the chain going and seeing all of the different -- or similar -- reasons that people give, so be sure to read other people's blogs to see what they say!

I blog because:


1-to amuse myself

2-to possibly amuse others

3-to Learn

4-to share what I have learned

5-to connect with others who may have similar interests
 
Meme originated at
http://wordsfromdug.blogspot.com/2011/03/why-do-we-blog.html?showComment=1301061820467#c7238764767505560430

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Celebrate International Women's Day

When: Tuesday 8 March 2011


Where: Everywhere

What: International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women's Day is a national holiday.



Why Celebrate: Because each of us women works hard at personal goals, family acheivements, relationship building, keeping peace and striving to make each day count. We do our best to stand tall for what is good and treat others with kindness. We deserve to be celebrated.



I am celebrating women all month long with complimentary facials and mineral makeovers at my home, your home or your store. I have a little goal of my own to give away 31 of these.



If you would like to receive this gift from me contact me right away so I can hold your special time. You may also invite up to 3 friends to join you. There is never any obligation. The choice is always yours.



Celebrate Women Today!





Kathy Miranda

-Honor the past. Live the Present. Create the Future.

All American Made bath/body/spa for the whole family

Check it out:

https://www.myjestore.com/Kathy

Certified Spa at Work Consultant

email: mirandakathy@yahoo.com

Call Kathy (732)335-8733

Friend me on FB: facebook.com/Miranda.Kathy