You’re About to Become a Mrs.? Dare to Dazzle with These Divine DIY Tips

Congratulations! You are preparing for the most memorable day of your life! Creating an event that will mesmerize and make your story of love unforgettable is more easily done with a few shortcuts! For an appearance that is lovely and alluring, treat your skin to NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment and spare yourself of hassles with these tips.

-Hotel gift bags made easy

Making your out-of-town guests feel welcome is hardly a task you’ll have time to take care of during the days that precede your wedding. However, hotel gift bags can be assembled in advance and are a simple way to let your friends and family know that you are thankful for their presence upon arrival.  Here are some budget-friendly, innovative tips to creating DIY welcome packages that will be thoughtful and look exquisite in the end.

*Make time for a quick trip to your local Dollar Tree or discount store or send a trusty bridesmaid to pick up perfectly priced gift bags and trimmings. Tissue paper, corrugated, brightly colored cardboard filler and a variety of cards and bows will be available. 

*Lint rollers, specialty soaps and travel candles are also great additions to any hotel gift bag and can often be found at local dollar stores.

*Include chocolate, cookies, pastries, jellies or jams created by local artisans to give your guests an introduction to your city.

*Wrap up some coffee or chocolate covered espresso beans from your favorite independent coffee shop, along with restaurant, sightseeing, and live music venue recommendations.

*Don’t forget to inform your guests with taxi numbers, directions and or a map to the venue and reception (including parking information or hotel shuttle information.)

*Finish your gift bags with a couple of pre-stamped postcards that boast your city’s beauty and allow your guests to stay in touch with and report wedding news to loved ones back home.

-Take charge of your skin’s appearance with NeriumAD

As a very, very busy bride-to-be, there are many things that you simply won’t have time for. No worries! Most of those tasks can be delegated to friends, family and hired help that is worth every penny. However, there is one thing that must not escape your attention during the months leading up to your wedding, and that one thing is the opportunity to pamper your skin. Choose NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment for a glow that is as radiant as you feel. When you are gliding towards the altar and looking into the eyes of your groom, you’ll want to make sure that your skin is looking and feeling it’s best. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment diminishes the signs of aging and revitalizes skin cells, making an astonishing difference in the appearance of your skin within weeks of the first application. Your wedding day is not a time to take chances- especially when it comes to presenting a more flawless face! If you’ve had problematic skin in the past, now is your opportunity to celebrate your love worry-free by indulging your appearance with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment.

Thank you for allowing me to make your day a little more spectacular! Stay tuned for more health and wellness tips in the near future. 

Spotlight on Skin Care & Award-Worthy Beauty Practices

The most recent Oscar winners & friends seem to be winning in more ways than one; even under the literal spotlights,

their skin mimics that of up-and-comings that are 10 years their junior.  I can’t help but think… maybe there’s a

conspiracy? Or, perhaps they have discovered my favorite age-defying secret: the transformative power of Nerium International’s anti-aging products. The following beauty tip is a celebrity-status secret- no need to thank me- just give me a little wink from the stage when you are accepting your award.

Most of us are never going to find ourselves on stage in front of hundreds of people, fumbling through an acceptance speech (thank goodness!) However, many of us find ourselves in our own versions of the limelight a few times a week, if not each and every day. Whether we are giving a presentation at the office, hosting or attending a dinner party, meeting new people, rallying at a PTA meeting, or dressing for a gallery opening, “all eyes on you” situations arise often in our everyday lives. 

Make the most of the limelight with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment, an anti-aging solution that delivers real results. Thanks to NeriumAD, a lack of self-esteem due to problematic skin can be a thing of the past. I, for one, noticed a difference in the overall appearance of my skin within weeks of my first application. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment targets uneven skin tone and combats the signs of aging. Say “sayonara” to those tiny lines and wrinkles that surface on your face, the crow’s feet that gather around your eyes, and the enlarged pores that are all a part of aging. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment will soften those creases and diminish the intensity of the appearance of unruly skin that cues others in to our actual age. NeriumAD will reveal your skin’s naturally youthful glow and have you looking and feeling younger and ready to embrace the limelight, daily.

I suspect I could trade remodeling my kitchen for a gazillion visits with a renowned personal trainer and give up my occasional fast-food indulgence and still never have anyone ask me who adorned my dress with Swarovski crystals. (How much does one crystal cost? Can I order them online?) However, using NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment daily has not only revitalized my skin, I am looking and feeling prettier than I ever thought possible. Post your own health, wellness, anti-aging and beauty tips in the comments section below. With our combined knowledge, we’ll adhere to one another’s tips and gain the confidence to put on the performance of a lifetime- a performance that is memorable! (And doesn’t center around static cling.)

Your Handbook for a Refreshed Beauty Routine this Spring: Chapter 2

I can’t help but wonder if the Zeta-Jones and the Brangelinas of the world have gallons of some ancient desert secret that they slather on their skin each night and morning. As for those of us who are not so rich and famous, and often find ourselves lacking one or fifteen of the resources that celebrities have access to, is forty really the new thirty? Chapter 1 of “Your Handbook for a Refreshed Beauty Routine” introduced various strategies for a sensational look this spring, including NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment, which is, by far, my go-to skin care solution. Here, you’ll find additional ways to revamp your regimen this season.  

-Get bombshell beauty at a 5^th of the price

For a blowout that will have you looking like a must-have on the dating market, visit your local hair stylist institute. The likes of Redkin, Aveda, and even Vidal Sassoon will give you the glamour of a starlet’s style for a fraction of the price. For a risk-free revamp of your current hairstyle, turn to stylists that are about to be graduates and pay a price that will leave your wallet unscathed and your hair deserving of envy!

-Do some spring-cleaning

Start fresh this season by clearing out your medicine cabinets and cosmetic cases. Toss those expired mascaras and serums that you’ve been holding onto and free up space for new and improved products. Speaking of upgrading, refer to my next tip:

-Steer clear of skin problems with NeriumAD Night Cream

Are you tired of the signs of aging and sleep deprivation showing up on your skin just in time for your morning meeting? Transform skin from “haggard” to “Hello, beautiful!” by applying NeriumAD Night Cream each evening before you head for bed. This patented solution will work wonders on dehydrated, damaged cells while you sleep and rejuvenate your skin’s appearance, naturally revealing your skin’s youthful glow. 

NeriumAD Night Cream promotes a more radiant overall look, fights the signs of aging and will have your skin looking and feeling more refreshed when you wake each morning. Jump-start your a.m. beauty regimen by pampering your skin nightly with NeriumAD.

True, twenty-five year olds are still playing 16 year-olds on the IMAX screens.  I know I’ll never be 16 again, and likely, I’ll never again pass for 35. However, the real results that NeriumAD gives my skin and these lifesaver strategies make me feel like I am ready for the spotlight this spring.

Why NeriumAD is Your Constant in the World of Skin Care

There are not many certainties in life, some we can count on, some we can hope for. Death and taxes, of course come into the equation; also, birthdays, weddings, the occasional blue-skied day, where everything seems to be promising and perfect. However, life isn’t always predictable. One thing is for sure, the arrow of time yields for no one, and outsmarting the signs of aging can be quite a task to overcome. A certainty that I have had to deal with is the signs of growing older surfacing on my skin. Aging is really nothing to fret about; you are only as old as your feel. However, taking care of your skin is so very important because you want others to perceive you as the same. I choose to combat the signs of aging with NeriumAD Age Defying Treatment, and although NeriumAD my preferred anti-aging solution, there are many other ways to ensure that your skin is more flawless and ready to face the world.

As we age, our skin becomes dehydrated, and fine lines and wrinkles become much more severe than we ever thought possible. I used to look in the mirror every day and find myself blinking twice, even three times, and label the advancement of my “crow’s feet” as the end of my skin’s youthful appearance. My skin has been assaulted every day by dirt, cigarette smoke, pollution, and other free radicals that do horrible things to damage my cells. 

I’ve been concerned with my skin’s appearance more and more as the months and years pass- of course, I don’t want to end up like celebrity personalities that have gone “under the knife,” only to emerge with leathery, stretched skin that exudes an unnaturally, embarrassingly fake attempt to disguise one’s true age. Botox can’t remove under eye bags that are likely able to be checked into the luggage compartment of a 747. And I, for one, am not willing to opt for surgery to hide my wrinkles.

The one way that I have found to rejuvenate my skin’s appearance comes in the form of NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. While there is no one simple strategy that will certainly slow the ticking of the clock, NeriumAD will slow the effects of aging as they surface on your skin. I noticed a difference in my skin’s overall look within weeks of my first application. 

You can decide to age gracefully, and in order to do so, you need to start with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. “Gracefully” means reducing the effects of previously damaged skin cells when it comes to your skin’s appearance, reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and stopping the signs of aging in their tracks. Nerium International offers a money-back guarantee within 30 days, so you’ve got much to gain, and little to lose. There are not many certainties in life, but for me, NeriumAD is an anti-aging solution I can count on. 

Anti-Aging Solutions: Every Woman Has A Secret

In a recent interview with People Magazine, this is what 41-year-old Cameron Diaz has to say about aging: “There's no such thing as turning back the hands of time, and it makes me crazy that we live in a society where that's sold to women—that we're supposed to believe that if we're getting older, we've failed somehow, that we have failed by not staying young. I wish that women would let other women age gracefully and allow them to get older and know that as we get older, we become wiser." Cameron Diaz is a beauty icon, and I find her advice to be earnest and lovely. Though I know she has a team of people that keep her looking and feeling her best for everyday life and every awards show, I agree with what she has to say about aging. However, I don’t feel like there is any reason to forego the opportunity to fight the signs of aging with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. 

Anti-Aging Cream Used on Left Side of Face

We, as women, have a tendency to compare ourselves to those around us. Whether we are in the workplace or running errands, we are always looking at other woman and wondering if we “measure up.” During a corporate meeting, while waiting in line at the coffee shop, there is a question that arises that can’t always be easily asked: “What is your secret?!”

There have been times in the past, before I discovered NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment, when would I meet a woman randomly, and they’d mention that they have kids... in college! All I could do is just stand there and look at her with a sense of awe. “There is absolutely no way on earth that they have children that are eighteen years old,” I’d think to myself!

NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment diminishes the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles that are surfacing on my face, balances out my uneven skin tone and naturally reveals my skin’s youthful glow. I no longer compare myself to the women that I see on the sidewalk without an enormous amount of enthusiasm. NeriumAD lets me start every day with the confidence that I am repairing and rejuvenating my skin.

Never again will I approach someone with amazement, asking, “What is your secret?” NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment allows me to smile, and thank a stranger politely for their compliments. How do I manage to maintain such a youthful appearance? I’m happy to tell them!

Since I’ve become privy to my own anti-aging secret, NeriumAD’s skin care product line, I’m the one that strangers approach in the grocery aisle. When we strike up a conversation about how we’ve finally gotten our kids to eat organic versions of mac & cheese, I’m the one that is presenting pictures of my grown children, and with pride. 

I’ll never look like a celebrity, but Cameron Diaz goes on to say, “If you aren’t aging, you aren’t alive!” I am aging, but thrilled to know how to slow down the aging process with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment and share my celebrity-worthy anti-aging secret with everyone I meet!

Your Handbook for a Refreshed Beauty Routine this Spring: Chapter 1

Fifty is the new forty, forty is the new thirty, and thirty is the new twenty, or, let me just say that similar sayings were still relevant about 2 days ago, when I was last mesmerized by the magazine covers in the grocery store checkout. If the phenomenally youthful looking faces that adorn fashion blogs and clutter magazine racks have you constantly wondering what you could be doing differently within your beauty and skin care regimen, know this: I understand, where you’re coming from, completely. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment has been the catalyst for my skin’s revived appearance and my renewed outlook on aging. Here, you’ll find out why NeriumAD is my go-to for instant gratification. Regardless of whether you are learning to embrace your 30’s or your 90’s, these tips are certainly significant ways to thrive on your beauty and skin care journey.

-Illuminate your eyes

Use a highlighting eye shadow under your brows and slightly above your arches before using brow liner to make your eyes seem larger and brighter. Use cream shadows sparingly (they tend to crease.) Swab areas where excess cream lies with a foundation sponge to remove your cream shadow to keep it from settling into the fine lines around your eyes and having your eye makeup age your appearance rather than enhance it. Another option is a highlighting pencil, available at you favorite drug store or make up counter. When it comes to eye make up, illumination (done well, using these tips,) is a maneuver that will have you strides ahead of other modern day women that are insistent in making an impression

-Take charge of anti-aging with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment

If you are looking for a way to lessen the severity of the signs of aging and soften the fine lines and wrinkles that surface on skin, consider investigating the anti-aging solution that skin care enthusiasts are blogging about: NeriumAD Age-Defying-Treatment. Worried about uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, and crow’s feet that seem to suddenly emerge one morning in front of the mirror? No worries! Revamp your skin care regimen by allowing NeriumAD to alleviate any insecurity you may be feeling over the appearance of your skin.

Look for Chapter 2 of “Your Handbook for a Refreshed Beauty Routine.” The evasion of aging and unrealistic standard of beauty that splays itself on cover after cover as I’m flipping through my coupons at the cash register used to make me feel, well... unbelievably inadequate.  After adhering to these ways of improving my image, however, I am at a wonderful place in my life.  It has been a very long time since, when someone gave me a second glance, I didn’t wonder if I had food on my face. Now, I feel that my appearance is worthy of attention, and for that, I have these tips to thank.

Thriving In Your 30’s: Ace an Interview by Adjusting Your Image with NeriumAD

The ability to maintain youthful energy isn’t an attribute that can be substituted for an illusion- you either have it, or you don’t. Youthful gumption, determination, and enthusiasm are qualities that are frequently sought out by prospective employers. They are also qualities that are easy to spot upon first meeting someone. However, one’s appearance can belie that fact during an interview. NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment is specifically formulated to combat the signs of aging. Nerium International’s skin care product line is the only one on the market that includes the remarkably effective renewal power of the Nerium Oleander plant in its constitution. Therefore, NeriumAD is, singularly, the only anti-aging solution that will provide real results- visible improvement in the overall look of your skin’s appearance within weeks of the first application! NeriumAD will allow you to disguise your “thirty-something” status and keep your couple of extra years of experience from hindering your unequivocal qualifications.

Every office is searching for the newest, freshest ideas, and many of your interviewers will be looking for a candidate that exudes youth. Unfortunately, many corporations have recently started lumping your age bracket in with candidates that are in their mid-twenties. Therefore, when you have twenty-somethings vying for the job that you’d love to have as one of the first, second or third stepping-stones in your career, it’s important to compete on a level playing field. Those same corporations are intent on finding young, eager applicants that will, once hired, deliver exciting, jaw-dropping creativity and innovation that will impress even their most experienced employees.  

While you may not be too concerned with fine lines and wrinkles quite yet, the sinister beginnings of creases can creep up on you and give away your age. Protect, nourish and rejuvenate your skin with NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment. If you’re seeing uneven skin tone, wrinkles that you’ll swear weren’t there 6 months ago, or crow’s feet surfacing around your eyes… guess what? Your prospective employer is going to notice them as well. Of course, it’d be ridiculous to lie about your age on your job application. However, if you take the steps necessary to combat the signs of aging preemptively, your interviewer may not notice that your genius ideas are derived from years of experience. Suddenly, your talent will become more valuable because your brilliance rivals your competitors,’ (even though you are all, obviously, within the same age bracket.) More importantly, by incorporating NeriumAD into your skin care regimen early on, you are investing in an anti-aging solution that your competitors won’t become privy to until you’re the one asking the questions during an interview. 

Fascinating Finds: Beauty and Skin Care Tips

If you’re finding that Internet articles on skin care and beauty tend to tout redundant tips, you aren’t alone. From the groundbreaking science behind Nerium International’s skin care products, to enhancing your look through eating delectable food, check out these unique ways of improving your appearance.

-Your alternative to going overboard with French manis and pedis

Experimenting with whiteout should be reserved for correcting typos, so don’t let your mani-pedi resemble the bright whites that you use when prepping essays. Curb long acrylic talons and keep them looking classy rather than tacky by choosing to opt for short, more natural-looking nails. Glaringly white tips aren’t becoming, but they can become an obvious façade and will never succeed in existing as a foolproof mask for the grime underneath your nails.

Take the time to clean underneath your nails and forego finagling your way to covering the dirt. However, feel free to boast dark plum polishes or hazy light blues; both are trends that have lasted throughout the most recent years. Steer clear of not-so-subtle perfectly painted nail beds and tips that involve concocted, unbelievable ultra-white hues.

-Make nice with your skin with NeriumAD

The bad news is that our skin ages and develops fine lines and wrinkles over periods of time. It’s all part of this inconvenient thing called aging. 

The great news is this: NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment will assist you on your path to renewing your skin’s appearance. Applying NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment to your face daily means that you’ll be able to forego much of the stress that comes with fine lines and wrinkles. Nerium International formulates their products through utilizing a team of expert biotechnologists that ensure your skin is in safe hands. These safe hands are committed to releasing only naturally rejuvenating skin care formulas onto the market, and only after they are certain that these products come with tried and true results. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment will decrease the intensity of crow’s feet and dark spots on the surface of your skin, help balance out uneven skin tone, diminish the appearance of enlarged pores and have you facing each day with revived skin. Fight the signs of aging with a clear mind and increased confidence with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment.

Don’t sacrifice the foods you love, or resist the opportunity to be “in the know” with NeriumAD when it comes to skin care and beauty. Follow my blog for future tips on how to find beauty bargains, shortcuts for your skin care and beauty regimen, and other health and wellness strategies that will have you beaming with confidence and attaining a more beautiful image with ease.

Sizzle this Spring with These Savvy Beauty Tips

Beauty “must-haves,” “do’s,” “don’ts” and “can’t live withouts” are within reach at all times, but where beauty tips come into question, it is often difficult to tell the difference between “tried and true” and “follow my brand on facebook.” In order to be a savvy consumer and tailor your beauty and skin care routine in a way that will yield astounding results, discover the benefits of utilizing NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. Live and love the Nerium Experience and these other savvy tips for health and beauty.

-Eat Savvy

I’m not suggesting that you survive only on leafy greens here, but one wonderful way to maintain a leaner figure is to trade out comfort food for healthier options. Start with having salad for dinner four times a week, opting for a low fat dressing (even low-cal blue cheese dressing is available in your local grocer’s aisle.) Instead of ordering delivery or indulging in a carb-filled plate of lasagna, try making a mix of orange slices, baby kale, olive tapenade, onions and sautéed shrimp. Spend a little bit of time googling delicious wholesome recipes and for a heartier salad, top your lettuce with chicken, tofu or fish. Couscous, quinoa, boiled egg slices, berries, and nuts are also great ways to add flavor and sustenance to a bland, basic salad and keep your stomach from rumbling while avoiding packing on the pounds. 

-Savvy Skin Care

Anti-aging solutions (by the dozens) flank the pages of magazines and fill the shelves of every department store we visit. However, finding a product that actually comes with real results can become quite a challenge. Make your skin care journey easier and, more importantly, incredibly satisfying by choosing to introduce NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment into your morning skincare routine. Blend away blemishes, balance out uneven skin tone and rival the signs of aging with NeriumAD. For a complexion that more accurately reflects how young you feel, NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is the key.

-Savvy Calorie Burning

Avoiding p.m. traffic while running errands is one of my favorite ways to save myself from frustration. An added benefit is the fact that I’m able to burn a few extra calories while doing so. Instead of searching for a prime parking spot, park your car far from the grocery store and walk to the entrance. Opt for the stairs over the elevator and never resist the urge to bike to your reasonably close destination on a beautiful day. Wearing a pedometer to track your steps is a great way to measure your passive fitness efforts literally one step at a time. Affordable solutions can be found for as little as $15. There are also pedometer apps for many smart phones that make tracking your steps not only fun to do but are a cinch to use.

I don’t rely on old wives tales for my skin care tips. For me, I focus on proven products back by science. Nerium’s biotechnologists specifically formulate their skin care solutions to renew skin in a natural way. When it comes to my skin, I don’t take chances. I protect myself from the sun, I’m careful about “eating right,” and I use NeriumAD daily- an anti-aging product that I know is proven to protect my skin. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment contains natural botanicals to help keep my skin hydrated and feeling and looking younger.

Your Cheat Sheet to Banishing Beauty Blunders

“Cheating the clock” is something that most of us have never really thought of as an actual possibility. Using an ineffective anti-aging solution to repair and rejuvenate your skin is #1 on my list of beauty blunders, but NeriumAD is my answer to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Thankfully, there are all sorts of solutions to avoiding common skin care and beauty mistakes and transforming your appearance for not only the better, but also for the best it can possibly be. 

Simple Solution #1: Avoiding leaving your skin looking lackluster

Indulge your skin this spring and nourish each and every skin cell with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. Fighting the signs of aging never again needs to be an uphill battle. NeriumAD’s biotechnologists deliver real results and combat the signs of aging with an effectiveness that is groundbreaking. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment diminishes the appearance of crow’s feet, tired-looking bags that surface underneath the eyes, and also evens out the appearance of blotchy, weathered skin. Reveal your skin’s naturally gorgeous glow with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment.

Simple Solution #2: Masking mosquito bites with ammonia

Spring and summer’s rays of sun are harsh enough on skin- don’t compromise your complexion by allowing uncomfortably itchy mosquito bites to don your arms and legs. While the smell of insect repellent probably doesn’t mix extraordinarily well with your signature scent, there is a way to keep maddening bug bites from turning into large welts and eventual scars. Pick up an anti-itch stick from your local drug store or grocery store and keep it in your purse or car console for instant relief. Each day will go smoother without the nuisance of bug bites, and your skin will remain smooth and prepped for your seasonal wardrobe.

Simple Solution #3: Curbing your enthusiasm for contouring cleavage

Sure, it makes sense to accessorize with highlighters and bronzers when you are wearing a low cut shirt or dress for a special occasion. However, go easy on powders and creams when it comes to cleavage. Powder can show up on your garment or settle into skin and crease. Slight shimmer can give your body a sun-kissed look, but going overboard will have your skin looking tired and caked with makeup. Contour your cleavage with a subtleness to have your skin looking sublime.

Escape falling victim to beauty blunders by finding resolution in these quick fixes to common beauty and skin care mistakes. This cheat sheet will help you cheat the clock and become a more beautiful you. Don’t rely on outdated tips to revive your appearance. Instead, stay tuned for more strategies for health, wellness, and beauty!

Beauty and Skin Care: Secrets to Looking Amazing this March

Aging gracefully doesn't just happen. You didn't just learn to walk any easier than you learned to drive. Aging gracefully might seem like an unattainable ideal held by many women who have influenced you. My mother seems to think beauty lies somewhere between good posture and her famous chicken casserole. While mom’s chicken casserole may be able to cure the common cold (her words, not mine,) the truth is, staying beautiful and healthy takes work. My mother had her beauty secrets and so did her mother. Now that I am a mother, I have my own secrets- I’ve discovered NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment, I haven't looked back. Here is more information about NeriumAD and additional tips for a remarkable March beauty and skin care regimen.

-Revamp your ways when it comes to skin care

Bless your mess of ineffective anti-aging solutions by throwing them in the trash as soon as possible. Nerium’s biotechnologists are experts in the arena of skin care. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is specifically formulated to alleviate your skin of the intensity of fine lines and wrinkles and transform your appearance, revealing your skin’s naturally youthful glow. NeriumAD comes with remarkable results, genuine testimonials and a 30-day money-back guarantee. If the same can’t be said for your current anti-aging solutions, it is most definitely time to upgrade.

-Don’t let the sunshine in

While the sun’s rays brighten your mood, they do exactly the opposite when it comes to your skin. Exposing your skin to the sun without protection will wreak havoc on your skin cells, leaving your skin’s appearance looking worn and torn. The effects the sun has on your skin aren’t limited to the blazing hot summer. Sun damage is a yearlong risk, which means each of us need to take action to avoid overexposure. Keep sunscreen in your car console or purse and apply and reapply without hesitation. Your skin will thank you- and you can restore, moisturize and condition with sunscreen while faking a sun-kissed glow with bronzer at any given moment.

-Shop Smarter

Limit impulse buys, and save receipts, always. Aging gracefully has much to do with how you present yourself. That dress that flattered your figure and made you feel runway-ready in the department store may not be the bargain you’d hoped for once you’ve had a bit more time to scrutinize it at home. Boutiques and chain retail stores often cleverly utilize marketing experts to detail the interior of their stores and allure with an atmosphere that will have anyone looking their best. From ultra-forgiving lighting to leaning full-length mirrors against the wall at an angle, which creates a “slimming” effect, there are a multitude of reasons that may prompt you towards buyer’s remorse after giving that gorgeous frock a second look. Consider your purchases carefully, save receipts and feel free to return any item that isn’t as pleasing as you first thought.

Maintaining a healthy skin care and beauty regimen doesn’t have to be a chore. Making the decision to take small, simple steps every day can make all the difference. These no-brainer tips will have you looking and feeling fantastic without spending unnecessary time and money. Make mom proud, and feel free to share these strategies with her! Your own beauty tips are always welcome in the comments section, as well as legendary chicken casserole recipes.

3 Steps to Obtaining a Sweeter Image Without Breaking a Sweat

Time spent at the gym, in the sauna, jogging, and at multiple hot yoga classes are definitely effective ways to improve one’s appearance. However, let me share with you some other, more simple strategies that will enhance your ability to present a more beautiful you.

-Satisfy your cravings (but not too often)

If fast food is your vice, don’t worry! You don’t have to give it up completely, but limit your trips through the drive-thru to once a week at the most. (This includes pizza delivery and other variations of comfort food carryout or delivery.) Fast food calories and fat grams add up quickly and while a trip through the drive-thru may seem like a time saver in the moment, extra time at the gym will be required to negate hasty, hungry decision-making. Treat yourself on a lazy Saturday or a stressful Tuesday when you simply don’t have time to cook, just don’t make an enormous habit of it. 

-Defy the signs of aging NeriumAD 

I, for one, am always unpleasantly surprised by each fine line and wrinkle that my morning routine in front of the mirror brings to light. While I’m aware that my skin is aging, I see no reason for my appearance to reflect my actual age, which is why I depend on NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment to revitalize my skin’s appearance. NeriumAD replenishes and restores damaged cells while diminishing the severity of the signs of aging that surface on my skin. Applying NeriumAD to my face each morning allows me to relieve myself of worries over the appearance of my skin. Within the first few weeks, I was able to notice an enormous difference in my complexion. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment delivers real results, making it the most valuable skin care product I’ve encountered. 

-Avoid acrylic on your toenails

Acrylic on toes during the spring and summer may seem like a lovely option at first, but even the likes of Kim Kardashian and Donatella Versace aren’t fooling anyone with extra long, super-strong toenails. Not only do artificial toenail extensions look ridiculously unnatural, they are pricey and limit you to wearing open-toe shoes all season. Do many of us have the time to rush to the salon every week and a half for a toenail fill-in? I think not. Choose properly pedicured toes that you can repaint at home and think twice before splurging on acrylic when it comes to your feet. 

Breaking a sweat isn’t something I’d ever discourage you from, but compliment your workout routines with these steps to obtaining a sweeter image. Share your own suggestions in the comments section below. Combining our knowledge will make taking the steps to a more marvelous health and wellness journey that much easier!

3 Phenomenal Ways to Make Planning Your Upcoming Wedding Easier

These wedding secrets will help make sure that you are prepared when it comes to planning the finer details of an exquisite wedding without requiring you to sacrifice the things that are most important to you. For example, NeriumAD will ensure that your skin’s appearance is youthful and glowing in plenty of time to say, “I do.” These additional tips will also guarantee that your march down the aisle is magnificent, sans headache.

-Feel free to scoff at stale skin care success secrets

Your wedding day is fast approaching, and you’ve every reason to want your skin to look it’s best! Don’t rely on the ineffective anti-aging solutions that line your shelves. Instead, discover a product that comes with real results. Not only has NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment become the highlight of my morning skin care regimen, it will easily become any bride’s best friend. For optimal results, begin using NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment months before getting married and allow this specifically formulated anti-aging solution time to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. NeriumAD also combats the intensity of brown spots, smooths out uneven skin tone and improves the overall look of your skin. Taking care of your skin is paramount- especially in preparation for your wedding! Trust NeriumAD to deliver real results that will transform your skin and make your complexion more luminous for your big day.

-Designate a friend to wrap up to-go food from the reception

You may not have to eat during the hustle and bustle of the evening.  Reconnecting with family and friends, dancing the night away, posing for photo ops, or simply the sheer excitement of starting your new life together are just a few of the things that may distract you from making time satisfy your stomach. However, you met with caterers and specifically chose every dish for your big day- you should definitely get the opportunity to enjoy each. This problem is easily solved with the assistance of a close friend or relative and a little bit of saran wrap. Avoid the drive-thru on the most important day of your life. Instead, salivate over each succulent side dish- when your schedule suits.

-Don’t scrimp when it comes to hiring a photographer

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. So, unless the brother, uncle, or friend-of-a-friend is a professional, don’t succumb to the temptation of having a volunteer photograph your wedding. When the whirlwind of planning and the excitement of your big day is over, your photographs will be one of the most tangible ways you’ll have of reliving wonderful memories. Make sure those photographs are stellar by splurging on someone qualified to capture each emotion. 

Planning a wedding is never going to be easy, but taking care of the details can certainly be simplified. Congrats, by the way! All you need is love, but a little practical advice along the way never hurts. Allow these tips to assist you in dismissing worry and being able to focus on the wedding-day moments you’ll cherish for a lifetime.  

Quick Fixes for Beauty Faux Pas

While aqua blue eye shadow that screams “punk-rock fever” and teased, curled and hairspray-saturated bangs that mirror a cluster of carnations are a thing of the past, beauty blunders are not. We’ve come a log way, but 2014 has as many “beauty don’ts” as previous years. For a succinct and savvy skin care and beauty regimen, refer to these tips.

Faux pas #1: Accessorizing with excessive glitter

Unless you are prepping for your debut as a pop singer or readying your face for a photo shoot, opt for a subtle shimmer on eyes and cheekbones. Long gone are the days when it was cute to mimic the sparkle that is reserved for Disney princesses. Keep your use of  glitter-flecked products to toenails unless extreme shimmer and shine is a Halloween costume accessory.

Faux pas #2: Becoming a woman shorn amidst a breakup

We’ve all been scorned, but cutting your hair is not the solution to any problem. Any drastic decision concerning your locks should be carefully planned, but even celebrities have fallen into the trap of sheering off beautiful tresses as the result of a breakup. Sandra Bullock has said publicly that she’s many times, in the past, opted for bangs after a bad breakup and regretted her decision each time.  Not only may an impulsive choice to chop off inches make you appear to be desperate for a second glance, you may end up with a haircut you hate! After a breakup steer clear of pursuing a brand new look that may not flatter your image. Stick to time spent with close friends, exploring new hobbies and delving into a brighter, more beautiful future with someone you’ll be truly happy with. 

Faux pas #3: Failing to find and fawn over an anti-aging solution preemptively

Don’t scramble and scurry for an anti-aging method that you can count on after fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear on the surface of your skin. Instead, prepare your skin to retain its youthful glow by applying NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment each morning. Any skin care routine should require an anti-aging product that comes with real results. NeriumAD will diminish the intensity of the appearance fine lines and wrinkles, as well as combat the signs of aging long before they emerge on the surface of your skin. For a natural way to rejuvenate your skin and secure the vitality that your appearance currently exudes, compliment your skin care journey with the transformative power of NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment.

While we all love a throwback to the eighties, none of us want our appearance to resemble a reliance on outdated beauty tips. Treat your skin care and makeup application prowess to an update by adhering to these modern ways of fixing beauty faux pas with a quickness.

The Blushing Bride’s Practical Guide to Beauty and Wedding Planning

The responsibilities of planning a wedding combined with concern’s over one’s appearance can often ban a bride from feelings of bliss during the days approaching her wedding. However, there is hope! Soothe your skin’s appearance with NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment and soothe your psyche with these additional secrets to making your wedding day splendid without added stress. 

Secret #1: Manage your time (and ask others to be considerate of yours)

While booking hair appointments, mani-pedis, etc., allot hours generously rather than conservatively. Of course you will be aware of the importance of punctuality during your big day and the days leading up to your wedding, but things happen. Allow for a bridesmaid or two to be late or for your beautician’s previous client to get fussy and overstay their welcome. Traffic happens, people oversleep, etc. Delays are inevitable, but once you’ve planned your schedule with allowances for tardiness (and given your family members and the members of your wedding party a copy of their schedule as a gentle reminder,) you’ll glide through the days leading up to your wedding, prepared, focused and anxiety-free.

Secret #2: Invest in a videographer 

For the most part, gone are the days of hard-copy photo albums. Invest in a talented videographer to capture each and every moment of your wedding day. Add to your digital photo albums with stills from the film. As a result of having a videographer by your side, you’ll be able to send copies of the disk or a link to an online video to friends and family as part of your thank you notes. More importantly, you’ll be able to relive and cherish many moments and emotions from your wedding in a way that photos may supplement, but will never supersede.

Secret #3: While planning for your future, plan on obtaining brighter, more beautiful skin

You’ve been waiting your whole life for this spectacular day. Make your wedding memorable instead of stressful by relying on NeriumAD to prepare your skin for your audience and just as important, the lenses of their cameras. Fine lines and wrinkles tend to show up with more intensity on the surface of our skin at the most inopportune moments. Call it stress, lack of sleep, or good-old fashioned unwelcome signs of aging. Fortunately, NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment offers skin rescue. Diminishing the signs of crow’s feet, evening splotchy skin tone, and improving your skin’s overall appearance, NeriumAD will reveal your skin’s natural, youthful glow. Begin applying NeriumAD daily months before your wedding and have your groom do the same. Remove insecurities over skin issues and concentrate on other aspects of your wedding. NeriumAD’s Age-Defying treatment will have you both looking fresh-faced and camera-ready for your big day.

Refuse to become overwhelmed by wedding planning! Fall in love with the journey of borrowing something old and finding something blue. Follow these steps to creating a spectacular wedding and rely on NeriumAD to have you at ease over your skin’s appearance. Just relax and enjoy every step you take towards the altar.

2014 Handbook to Skin Care and Beauty Mistakes & Solutions

The steps to a successful beauty and skin care journey aren’t always obvious. Few of us can consult a stylist or skin care

specialist when it comes to beauty blunders. Here, you’ll find common beauty mistakes with mapped out solutions. From the benefits of adding NeriumAD as an invaluable asset to your skin care arsenal to additional ways to secure a stellar appearance, use this cheat sheet for fabulous results.

-Applying too much blush

Raggedy Ann is the only female in history able to pull off excessive, severely defined circles of blush. And… her first name is “Raggedy.” Blush can be a beautiful way to revive tired-looking skin or make your face look sun-kissed. However, too much blush will turn “hello, beautiful” into “haggard.” Tame your blush brush by starting with the apples of your cheeks and applying only small amounts. Sweep upwards along your cheekbones towards your hairline for a blush job that looks lush and dewy instead of heavy-handed and over-exaggerated. 

-Sleeping in your make up

After an entirely too long of a day at the office or several nights that involve much less sleep than you and your body prefer, it’s easy to be tempted to hit the hay without first removing your makeup. Leftover bronzer and mascara can not only do a number on your pillowcases, but allowing makeup to linger can also clog pores and lead to blemishes. The same makup tips that turned you into a beauty bombshell during the evening will be detrimental to your skin if you fail to exfoliate before sleeping. Utilize the night as a chance for your skin to repair itself. That being said, refer to our next beauty blunder to avoid…

-Forgetting to indulge in an effective night cream

NeriumAD’s Night Cream not only rejuvenates skin while you rest your pretty head, it also fights the signs of aging. By exfoliating your skin and applying NeriumAD’s Night Cream before turning in, you can rid your face of the day’s dirt and give your skin the chance to recover from the harmful elements that flank cells during your waking hours. NeriumAD’s Night cream reduces the intensity of the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles that surface on your face, balances uneven skin tone and diminishes the appearance of dark spots. The anti-aging solution is formulated by NeriumAD’s own biotechnologists, ensuring that you wake with skin that is more youthful in appearance and more radiant than you thought possible.

These tips will have you well on your way to overcoming obstacles and encountering smooth sailing on your beauty and skin care journey. Post your favorite beauty and skin care tips in the comments section below. Let’s keep one another in the know and work together to obtain a healthy, beautiful glow!

Hassle-Free Solutions to Common Beauty Catastrophes

Wearing sunscreen and avoiding tanning beds are two givens; however, here’s your guide conquering common beauty catastrophes. From errant practices (e.g. failing to include an anti-aging product from NeriumAD’s skin care line) to solutions to beauty faux-paus, we’ve got you covered:

1. Avoid visible lip liner
Beauty tips from the eighties and nineties were cutting edge… back then. Resist the urge to outline your lips with shades of lip liner that are lighter or darker than your lipstick. Don’t dare become susceptible to the temptation to make your lips look larger or more vibrant with the use of shadowing or contouring. It’s apparent to everyone where your lips begin and end… the idea that you can fool onlookers is, thankfully, a long-forgotten one. Lip liner, while not necessary, is an absolutely effective way of defining your lips. Just make sure that the color of the line matches the lipstick before applying. For lips that are truly alluring, trace the edges of your mouth instead of attempting to expound on the shape of your lips. Only professional make-up artists are exempt from this update; they are welcome to stick to the 80’s, the 90’s, or whichever decade of rules they prefer. 181

2. Turn “scouse” eyebrows into “splendid”

Maybe you had tweezers in your purse at a red light that took a bit longer than usual to change to green and you over-tweezed. Maybe you are just a little heavy handed when it comes to plucking. Either way, avoid scouse eyebrows by leaving plucking and waxing to a professional. No amount of stenciling or smudging with couture brow liners will remedy over-plucking.

Select a few photos of beautiful brows from magazines that feature your favorite models or celebrities. When your brow professional offers the advice- that you are paying for- about which eyebrow styles will be most flattering to your face, take it. Revisit the salon every month or so to maintain brows and if you find a stylist that you love, stick with him or her. 

3. Trade disappointing anti-aging products for one with real results

Are your bathroom counters cluttered with ineffective anti-aging treatments? Banish those blasphemous bottles and replace them with NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment.  Nerium’s biotechnologists have a secret ingredient: the rejuvenating power of the Nerium Oleander plant. NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment harnesses that power to renew skin and reveal your skin’s natural glow. NeriumAD fights fine lines and wrinkles to transform and improve the appearance of your skin. For skin that looks and feels more radiant, rely on NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment.

Feel free to post the tips that you’ve learned on your own beauty and skin care journey in the comments section below. Thanks for reading and sharing! 

Young Entrepreneur Generation

As you’ve no doubt heard, the economy is going through a difficult period of transition. Jobs are fewer and competition is
higher than in previous years, and while this affects every level of our society, it seems that young people are being hit the hardest. In 2013, unemployment among Millennials rose to 13.6 percent, higher by far than the national average of around 8 percent. Unlike previous generations, a college degree by no means guarantees a job. Rather, it is seen as the absolute minimum requirement in many fields. In addition, college tuition costs have been steadily rising for years. The result is that the average college student graduates with huge debt and few prospects. Unfortunately, the trouble doesn’t end there. Even finding a stable job is no guarantee of security or satisfaction. Competition at the top is even fiercer than competition for entry-level jobs. Pensions are almost completely a thing of the past. There are questions about the long-term reliability of Social Security. What was once a clear path to a comfortable retirement is now a murky road with many forks and dead ends.

It’s no surprise that, faced with such a difficult and uncertain road, Millennials are increasingly choosing a different one. The path of an entrepreneur is no less difficult and no more certain, but it is potentially much more rewarding, and more and more Millennials are choosing it over more traditional paths. Millennials are blazing their own trail so much, in fact, that they are being called by some the “Young Entrepreneur” generation. When you consider the benefits of starting your own business, it’s easy to see the appeal:

• Working for yourself means setting your own hours and answering only to yourself.
• Being in the driver’s seat means that you can choose projects you’re passionate about, which will make the hard work even more rewarding.
• If you work hard and grow your business, there’s no limit to how much you can earn.
• No matter what happens with your first business, you will gain experience, insight, important skills, and confidence that will help you achieve success in your next venture.

However, there are also myriad pitfalls that make starting your own business dangerous. A third of all startups fail within the first two years. If it were easy, everybody would do it. Finding financing, beginning the process of learning the necessary skills, developing a plan, and having the fortitude to weather the tough times are all daunting tasks for the aspiring businessperson. This is true of everyone, but even more so for young people. Younger people often have little or no credit history, which can make getting business loans difficult, and they usually lack the business experience that would encourage people to take them seriously.

That’s where Nerium’s Young Entrepreneur Program (YEP) comes in. YEP combines the opportunities of starting your own business with the security of an established brand in an extremely profitable, rapidly expanding industry. If you are a young adult between the ages of 18 and 24, then joining the YEP program will gain you access to a career that will offer excitement, satisfaction, security, and the wisdom of industry leaders and mentors.

3 Tips to Becoming Immune To the 2pm Slump

The delicious lunch you just ate is making you more than a little ready for a nap and the caffeine from your morning

coffee breaks has long since worn off. The 2pm slump is a conundrum that challenges every 9 to 5 employee. However, I’m here to tell you that there are many ways to gain an edge in the corporate world and avoid the 2pm. I’ll begin with conveying the benefits of prepping your skin’s appearance with an anti-aging product called NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. 

-Aim to please (your skin) with NeriumAD

How you appear to the world (or even your perception of how you appear to your co-workers) has an incredibly significant effect on your energy levels and on how you view yourself. Ineffective skin care products are rampant in their presence online. They clutter the shelves of high-end department stores and many a medicine cabinet. (I can attest to that, no doubt.) Isn’t it time that you invested in a product with results that are real? Invigorate the appearance of your skin, your self-image and your self-confidence with NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. NeriumAD fights the signs of aging, reduces the intensity of fine lines and wrinkles and has your skin looking it’s best each and every day- not to mention, having you feeling more capable of handling whatever the day may bring. 

-Reserve social media for the moments when you need a pick-me-up

The temptation to procrastinate via instagram, YouTube, Facebook and other social media outlets can sometimes be irresistible. However, reserving these moments for the times during the day when you need a pick-me-up can be a much more effective way of spending your hours at the office. Finding an invite to a party or new photos of your favorite nephew could quite possibly be the boost you’ll be thankful to have during the 2pm slump. Also, after a morning of highly productive hours, you won’t feel odd about taking a few minutes for yourself to check in with friends and family.

-Treat yourself to fresh flowers

Especially on the colder days of the year, fresh flowers are an amazing way to keep morale skyrocketing. Keep a bouquet in a vase on your desk to lift your own spirits and surprise a friend with the same to make each day a little bit lovelier.

These tips to transforming the 2pm slump will revive readers, but please post your own pick-me-up solutions in the comments section below. Stay tuned for additional ways to change your image and your mood from “blah” to brilliant! 

Preparing for Your Next Interview: 4 Things to Avoid

Competing in today’s job market isn’t always a position that is easily embraced. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to

make your job search less stressful and more exciting. Everyone knows that presentation is paramount, but knowing exactly how to present yourself isn’t always easy. Rejuvenating your skin’s appearance with an anti-aging product such as NeriumAD is a wonderful way to start. Here you’ll find invaluable information about NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment and other tips to securing an interview and enhancing your image.

1. Never say never

While perusing for job openings, don’t limit your chances of success by applying only to jobs you are certain you are qualified for. If you find your dream job but suspect you have slightly less experience than is required, let the company you are applying for be the judge. There is something to be said for taking initiative and many employers may applaud your determination and find elements of your resume intriguing and interview-worthy. If they never receive your resume, on the other hand, it is impossible for them to review it. So aim high and never hesitate to apply to jobs that might be a tiny bit out of your league. 

2. Avoid looking tired

Getting plenty of sleep the night before your interview is an obvious way to show up well rested. However, another solution to revitalizing the appearance of your skin comes in the form of NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. NeriumAD combats fine lines and wrinkles and other signs of aging that tend to make skin look lackluster. Use NeriumAD daily to revive your appearance not only for your next big interview, but also in your day-to-day life. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is a remarkable way to obtain more luminous skin and improve your self-confidence, ensuring you are ready to face prospective employers and take whatever challenges your day may bring. 

3. Don’t submit an outdated resume

Make sure your resume is updated before hitting the “send” button. Also, consider tailoring your resume for the job at hand to increase your chances of getting an interview.

4. Never dismiss the importance of practice

Feeling ill prepared for an interview can be detrimental to your performance. In order to confidently approach an interviewer, one must remember that practice makes perfect. After researching your company of choice, make a list of the questions that you suspect may come up during your interview. Develop clear, cultivated answers to these mock questions so that you are prepared to make an impression that will make you stand apart from other potential candidates.

When preparing for an interview, remembering what to avoid is just as important as adhering to your to “do” list. Keeping this roster of “don’ts” in mind will certainly make sure you are ready to wow your future employer. Now that you are perfectly suited for success, you’ll be beaming with confidence on your way through those office doors. Just remember to breathe… oh, and to pack a lint brush!