H2O

Its Hydration Season........

I dont know what the weather is like where you are.... but here in New Jersey its been so HOT! It is so important to drink water through out the day and stay hydrated. Here are some facts from an article I read in Women's Health Magazine (July/August 2013 issue) 

We all know that more than half of our body is made up of water. 

Dehydration kicks in when you've lost 2% of your water weight. You are now prone to headaches, cramps, and fatigue. 

H2O deficiency can also affect the brain. Research suggests that mild dehydration --which may not even make you thirsty-- can interfere with your ability to concentrate and can ramp up stress and anxiety. 

Scientists suspect a lack of water adversely affects the nerve cells that control mood.

The Institute of Medicine recommends the average woman get at least 11.4 cups of water a day (this includes fluid you get from food)

You can always check your urine to see how hydrated you are. Pale yellow?? You're fine. Any darker means you need more water. If its consistently crystal clear..... you're trying to hard.

Article written by: Laura Beil

LBB

So a few weeks ago I stumbled across this website ::

ITS SOO ADDICTING! Here's how it works..... 

Take a little style quiz and search through bags, shoes, jewelry, etc. Once you purchase an item, the stylists will select 1 to 3 extra items based on your personal style. Now here's the fun part.... next you have a week to swap your items online with other members on the site. Your items ship once your trading is over or when you click the 'ship my bag' button. 

My items arrived today :) Check out what I got for only $46 including shipping!!

The bag was what I purchased first.... The perfume was a promotional gift 

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bag. Olivia & Joy Retail $98  perfume. LaVanila Laboratories - Pure Vanilla

I kept my sylist picked earrings but traded a stylist picked bracelet for this bracelet ::

earrings. Carol Dauplaise  Retail: $26 bracelet. Lydell NYC Bangle Set Retail $24

Monthly Box Subscriptions

Monthly box subscriptions are becoming so popular... Who doesn't love getting a surprise in the mail every month?! Below are some boxes definitely worth checking out!!

birchbox. Subscription based beauty sampling box. Receive samples from high and low end brands..... $10/Month

ipsy. Subscription based beauty sampling bag often compared to Birchbox.... $10/Month

glossybox. Subscription based beauty products box. Receive 5-6 deluxe sized beauty products. Available in 16 countries..... $21/Month

letote. Subscription box filled with three pieces of apparel, two accessories, and a tote bag. Send everything back when ready to receive the next box. Perfect for those who hate repeating outfits... $49/Month

popsugar. Subscription box filled with items in beauty, fashion, home, fitness, and food......$35/Month

rocksbox. San Francisco-based jewelry delivery service, 3 pieces wear up to 60 days then exchange for new pieces.....$19/Month

tog&porter. Request an appointment and meet with a stylist in a 1-on-1 consultation via Skype. Tell them about you and receive hand picked styles for you. Keep the pieces you love, and return those you don’t..... Pick your budget use this service as much as you want

citruslane. Monthly box for your baby's precise age and development stage because they grow up so fast!! All the goodies are parent-approved.... Starts at $21/Month

Living In Flip-Flops

HOW SAFE IS IT?

University of Miami Researchers tested one pair that was loaded with more than 18,000 bacteria!! Wash your hands and feet after touching your flip-flops that you've worn. Be sure to soak the flops in a mild bleach solution for 2 minutes every other week.

Source: Women's Health Magazine - June 2013 - Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D. at NYU

The Habit: Constantly looking down to refresh your Instagram feed and group-chat with your girls

How It’s Screwing You: It’s called text neck—a slack, untoned neck and jawline caused by breakdown in collagen and elastin. The constant up & down weakens that support structure.

Quick Fix: Hold your phone at eye level to minimize folding, and apply skin-firming, peptide-rich cream on your jawline and neck twice daily.

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The Habit: You talk long enough for your phone to get hot while chatting

How It’s Screwing You: Prolonged exposure to heat from any source can increase melanin production in that area.

Quick Fix: A headset or speakerphone is your best bet.

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The Habit: You must read that last work email (or tweet or text) before bed

How It’s Screwing You: Artificial light from your smartphone messes with your body’s ability to produce melatonin, the chemical responsible for making you sleepy.

Quick Fix: If you have trouble shutting down before bed, dim the intensity of your phone’s light or make use of the invert colors feature (it turns your screen black and fonts white)

Source: Cosmopolitan Magazine - July 2013, By: Nicole Cantanese

introduction

Hi to my first readers! I decided to start this blog because I wanted to share interesting news, facts, and information about health, beauty & lifestyle. Whenever I read something interesting I ALWAYS feel the need to share it.... so this is why I created my blog goood to know.

I hope you enjoy my posts and can help me 

spread the word :)    -Nicole