5 Gifts for a Youthful Holiday Spirit

As a grown adult, I truly do appreciate the value of a great pair of wooly, warm socks. However, when I find them under the tree, I can’t help but feel a tinge of that disappointment that we all felt as a child upon receiving socks instead of a toy. One way to liven up your gift-giving this year is to allow yourself to get nostalgic. Make shopping this season a delight by adding NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment and these additional youth-inspired presents to your list:

-Make sure NeriumAD is under your tree

Nothing raises my spirits more than feeling and looking rejuvenated and more youthful. NeriumAD Age Defying-Treatment is a stellar anti-aging skin care cream that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. NeriumAD’s powerful skin care solution reveals skin’s natural beauty and youthful glow, which it makes it the perfect stocking stuffer for revitalizing one’s appearance and holiday spirit.

-Sweeten stockings with a Rubik’s Cube

They probably have an ap for that now, but there’s nothing like having the real thing. The Rubik’s Cube was the ultimate 3D puzzle. And who knows? It might still be.

-Frame great memories with a vintage concert poster

Is there someone on your shopping list who adores music? Did they follow a band during college? Or do they have every box set of DVDs from their favorite artist? Do they collect vinyl? Search eBay or Amazon for a vintage concert or festival poster. Check your local framing shops for holiday sales and specials on frames and services. The music enthusiast in your life will be thrilled to receive a blast from their past and will love their new piece of art far into the future.

-Wrap up a remote control airplane

Certain to make the receiver nostalgic and put a smile on everyone’s face, a remote control airplane is a gift that adults can actually play with on Christmas morning!

-Have a long winter’s nap on memory foam

Remember what it was like to wake up with more energy than you knew what to do with? A great night’s sleep is possibly the best gift that anyone could receive. Make a huge impression (pun acknowledged) with a memory foam mattress, or let someone know you care by having “Santa” deliver memory foam pillows to his or her house this holiday season.

So put on your warmest socks and lean back and relax, knowing your Christmas shopping list is ready to bring back memories and create new ones. And whatever you do, don’t forget to leave cookies and milk for Santa. Happy Holidays!

Part II: The Most Commonly Believed Beauty Myths

If you believe common beauty myths, your routine may contain habits that are holding you back. You could end up needlessly throwing out products, missing out on great products like NeriumAD, or excluding delicious treats from your diet because of a misconception. Keep reading as we round out our list of commonly believed beauty myths: 

Myth: When mascara clumps, it’s time to throw out the tube.

It’s recommended that you throw out your mascara every three months, as this is when bacteria can begin to grow in the tube. But if your mascara is making your lashes clump, then the tube has dried out, and this can often happen before this three month mark—especially if you accidentally leave the cap off for too long. These mascaras typically end up in the trash with unused product still in the tube. 

Instead, you can simply rejuvenate your mascara. Put the tube in gently boiling water for 2-3 minutes. This will rehydrate your mascara, making it feel like a brand new tube! 

Myth: If the product really worked, there wouldn’t be so many brands to choose from.

I’ve never quite understood this philosophy. It’s a common thing you hear about the effectiveness of diet pills, even though there are new supplements available that have been approved by the FDA and tested positively in clinical studies. But it’s also a frustrating conversation when this is applied to beauty products. Why are there so many types of soda to choose from? Why do we all choose different careers? Because everyone has unique needs. Not every product is going to work exactly the same for every individual, and not everyone has been exposed to great products. Sometimes the most effective products are best-kept secrets.  

Don’t let this misconception hold your beauty routine back. Whether it’s the latest BB cream, a much buzzed about trendy product, or a wrinkle cream, put your confidence in products that have proven results. One of the most frequent requests I hear is a recommendation for that “holy grail” wrinkle cream. This is because you won’t find that wrinkle cream in your neighborhood store. Look to one-of-a-kind beauty product, NeriumAD, an ant-aging cream that stands apart from the rest. NeriumAD cream is the only beauty product to utilize the healing powers of herbal medicine’s superstar ingredient: Nerium oleander extract. Simply adding NeriumAD to your beauty routine can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and there’s research to back this up—in clinical trials, subjects saw an average improvement of 30% in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. So, there’s no need to be intimidated by “the chase,” because with NeriumAD, you can skip right to the finish line. 

Myth: Chocolate causes acne

I love chocolate so much, I’ve made it my personal mission to defend my favorite treat by busting this myth. Or, rather, misconception — it’s not exactly proven that chocolate can cause acne, but rather an unhealthy diet, of which chocolate may be a part. If you struggle with acne and think your diet may be the culprit, dairy could actually be the cause of your blemish woes.

Thanks for reading our series on commonly believed beauty myths. Stay tuned for more beauty and lifestyle advice!

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3 Things to Indulge in this December

The holidays are on their way, and more and more my days and nights are becoming anything but silent. As I begin planning for parties and menus, creating shopping lists and sending out Christmas cards I find that I have to make time to indulge in a few things for myself. Make sure your holidays don’t turn from “Ho, ho, ho!” to “Ho-hum” this December. Remember to treat yourself once in a while.  Here, you’ll find nourishing your skin with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment to be among a variety of irresistible indulgences:

1. NeriumAD 

You’ll spend days during this Christmas season making sure that your tree, house, even your lawn looks luminous. Why not spend a few minutes each day brightening your skin? NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment not only makes the perfect stocking stuffer, it is the perfect way to pamper your skin this season. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is a result of breakthrough biotechnology, allowing this skin care solution to deliver results you can see. NeriumAD’s biotechnologists infuse their product line with the patented NAE-8 extract. A derivative of the Nerium oleander plant, NAE-8 extract uses the healing properties of the plant to fight the signs of aging on your skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. More youthful looking skin is the ultimate accessory to your holidays.

2. A juicer

The rich, delicious dishes that are served around the holidays are called comfort food for a reason. They bring tons of comfort and joy- to our taste buds at least. But they can also leave us feeling slow and sluggish, and bring us less joy when we step onto the bathroom scale. Keep your energy levels up and deter the desire to reach for a second slice of bread by giving yourself the gift of a brand new juicer. Dice up vegetables and fruits and smooth your cravings with smoothies. A juicer is a sweet, healthy indulgence, sure to make your mornings merrier.

3. A massage

The holidays can be joyous but can also become stressful at times. Ease the tension in your muscles and leave your worries for a while in the capable hands of a professional masseuse. Many spas offer holiday discounts, coupons or have specials during this time of year. Relax, unwind and use the opportunity to buy gift certificates and get ahead on your holiday shopping!

Little indulgences help keep us in high holiday spirits. And let’s face it- it’s smart to cover our bases just in case Santa shows up with coal this year. Don’t let the holidays overwhelm you. Instead, give in to gifting yourself something every now and then.  Season’s Greetings!

The Most Commonly Believed Beauty Myths

Many beauty and style habits are built on tradition rather than truth. After hearing some commonly believed myths over and over, I’d like to get the word out. Keep reading to find out how you can bust common beauty myths by using a single razor blade and NeriumAD: 

When shaving, a razor with more blades means a better shave.

Most of the razors available today come with three to five blades. It makes sense to believe that more blades mean a razor will shave more efficiently. Multiple blades help get a shave really close to the skin. However, it’s a common misconception that a close shave is a smooth shave. The close shave you get from multiple razors can cause irritation and bumps, and takes away valuable moisture from shaved skin. 

To get the best shave around, it’s most important that your razor is new. Using one new blade, rather than multiple dull blades, will result in smoother skin. A great shaving routine: soak skin in a warm bath, exfoliate, and apply shaving cream (or, if you’re at a loss, hair conditioner) before using your sharp blade. Exfoliation helps get dead skin cells out of the way, giving your razor better access. 

In order to see a difference with wrinkles, you have to book an appointment. 

I hear complaints all the time about how men and women alike take issue with their wrinkles and fine lines, but don’t want to keep up regular appointments with a doctor. It’s true that once you start seeing a doctor for anti-wrinkle procedures, you will likely have to keep up a regular routine of visiting the office. 

However, it is not true that you have to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in order to see results. You have to try something different in order to see results. If you look at the ingredients of common drugstore and other anti-wrinkle products, you’ll see much of the same. The ingredient you should be looking for? NAE-8 extract from the Nerium oleander plant.  The plant has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times, but has only recently been utilized in a modern product thanks to an advanced extraction technique.  The only product to improve the appearance of wrinkles using Nerium oleander is NeriumAD, a one-of-a-kind cream that can help reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines. It’s just a simple step to add to your beauty routine—no appointments or drastic procedures necessary. 

These are just a few of the many beauty misconceptions out there. Stay tuned for another installment of commonly believed beauty myths.

Ways to Keep Spontaneity in Your Relationship

I love that after so many years of marriage, my wife and I have developed a comfortable routine. Most days, I can’t wait to come home from work and put on my sweatpants for a quiet night at home. It’s how we recharge. However, there are other habits we have to liven things up, whether it’s things we do together, such as simply making time for each other, or things we do for ourselves, like integrating NeriumAD into our skincare routine—excitement and spontaneity isn’t just about suddenly doing things different, but introducing habits into your routine that maintain excitement as well. Read on for more about how to make excitement a habit:

Embrace fun whims

Even if you like your routine, you can inject excitement into your relationship by embracing spontaneity every once in a while. If you have time, indulge those whims and cravings that you don’t usually entertain for the sake of comfort and routine. This can be as simple as trying out a new dinner place or as daring as packing up on a Friday afternoon and driving to the airport before you even decide where to go.

Put extra effort into your appearance

My wife and I have been around each other long enough to where we don’t pay as much attention to each other’s looks. I think she’s beautiful even when she’s stressing about her roots growing in, and she likes to mention how handsome I look in a tie even though I wear one most days. After leaving the dating game, other things just become a bigger priority, and it’s true that appearance should not be the most important aspect of your life. However, it’s about the ritual—putting effort into attracting your partner, even if you already find each other irresistible without this effort, is a gesture in itself. It’s just a simple way to show that you care about maintaining your relationship, and it can even help to get you in the mood for spontaneity. 

For those whose beauty routines have remained stagnant for a while and wonder how to spice things up, here are some suggestions: 

• Exercise regularly. Even if you’re at the weight you want, exercise has many other benefits. It helps manage stress along with other internal benefits that will have a youthful effect on your appearance.

• Take care of those personal pet peeves about your appearance in ways that won’t take too much away from your other relationship-renewing efforts. If you want pearly whites, try out some teeth whitening techniques. If you want to improve thinning hair, there are plenty of easy options out there. If you’re bothered by fine lines and wrinkles, find a face cream that works.

I always suggest NeriumAD, a product perfect for those who want to reduce the appearance of the signs of aging without having to book any appointments. You can easily introduce NeriumAD into your routine by applying once a day before you go to bed and let NeriumAD do the rest. This one-of-a-kind face cream isn’t anything like the products you see saturating beauty aisles. Procured using scientifically advanced extraction techniques, the main active ingredient in NeriumAD, Nerium oleander extract, helps to improve the look of wrinkles and fine lines for a rejuvenated look.