by | Feb 22, 2020 | Giveaway |
It’s giveaway time at Katherines Corner and I’m co-hosting!
It’s a new year so its time to look in those drawers and pull out that old makeup, skincare, lipstick, brushes, and nail polish. Old makeup is not good for your skin. I know it’s hard to throw that red lipstick away that still has half a tube but if the expiration date was from 2018, it’s time to let it go. And if most of the hairs have fallen off your favorite blush brush why don’t you enter in the Organize it 2020 giveaway for a chance to win a new set of brushes and a snazzy makeup organizer for a new start. Your skin will thank you for it.
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by | Feb 20, 2020 | Fashion, Menswear |
In today’s digital age, purchasing goods online is like second nature to us. From technology and holidays to fashion and health products, there are no limits to what can be brought through the World Wide Web today.
Even though buying online is normal these days, there are still a number of things you want to look out for. It’s true that not all websites and digital stores are created equal, so you’re going to want to weigh up a few of the considerations in this article.
When it comes to men’s polarized sunglasses, you may want to look at Humps Optics for the ultimate solutions. With a great range to choose from, you’ll find a variety of styles to suit your budget and fashion preferences. They are a trusted store which is also another important factor as many online optical stores will say they are fit for purpose but in reality, they just aren’t up to the standard for providing sufficient protection for your eyes.
So, whenever you are about to buy glasses, whether sunglasses or everyday optical glasses, you will want to consider the following factors.
What To Look Out For When Buying Glasses Online
* How Durable They Are – You want to ensure the quality is there. If they break on the first few wears or the frame chips, then the quality and durability obviously were not strong enough. Opting for well-known brands on accredited stores provide good insight into the best quality glasses for the type of purposes you are looking for. You want to ensure they are offering polycarbonate lenses that are resistant to scratches and glare and offer high UV protection.
* Be Extra Careful For Complex Prescriptions – If you are seeking an intricate prescription such as multifocal lenses, then you may want to leave this for instore or at least have your exact prescription written by an optician before searching for it online. This way, you know exactly what you’re looking for.
* Look For Vision Insurance – Some websites do not accept vision insurance which means you might lose out on money saved. You will want to search around to see if insurance is something the online retailer offers.
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* The Returns Policy – Shopping online always comes with risks. It is tricky to try a pair of sunglasses on to know that it suits you and that you feel comfortable wearing it. This is why you want to ensure there is a good returns policy in place so you can try before you commit to the purchase. There are also great apps you can download that help you see how frames suit your face before you purchase. There are online retailers who will send you a pair to try on before you buy!
* Ensure The Store Has Different Styles – You need variety when shopping online. Make sure the online store has a mixture of frames you like so you have plenty to choose from, depending on the activities you are doing and your personal stylistic preferences.
Above are the online shopping tips to keep in mind to ensure that you get not only a quality purchase but also a pair of sunglasses you need and want.
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by | Feb 16, 2020 | Inspirations |
Hi Lovely People,
I hope you are having a lovely week and the start of the year. Friday was Valentine’s Day but really we have to celebrate every day. My hubby fell on the ice going into work on Thursday and broke his shoulder. And one of our doggies, on the same day, had five teeth removed during dental surgery. I was caring for two family members and Valentine’s day was not really on my mind. What was on my mind was taking care of them, and making sure our other little pup was getting enough playtime. He didn’t understand why my hubby couldn’t play with him because he had to rest. We have a big trip coming up at the end of next month, why did this have to happen now? Well, I know that I can’t ask why and know that God will take care of it.
I hear in the background that doesn’t sound romantic. However, it really is because I thank God that my hubby is okay and is healing. My hubby had a Valentine’s Day pizza sent to me at work with a side order of toasted ravioli. I brought most of it home but the couple slices I had with the couple toasted ravioli was delicious.
I hear people saying, “you had to take care of your doggie too?”
If you don’t know dogs, they don’t let you know if they are in pain and you have to look for signs. V had a puffiness on the side of his mouth. My hubby and I took him to the vet. He had to have five extractions and was dealing with an infection that went to his nasal passages. I thank the Lord he will feel so much better by having the dental surgery.
This is my family? What’s the definition of a family?
I don’t have any children yet but that’s not the only definition of having a family. My husband and my furbabies are my family and love is the privilege to take care of them. Some may say that’s nothing compared to all the children that I have or had to raise. I have had that said to me when I would say I needed to take my dogs to the vet for a check-up. Well first we shouldn’t compare and all of our lives are different. I still get looked at in an odd way when I say I don’t have any kids yet. My life is not your life and if it were we would all be robots. Raising kids is a huge responsibility and I never take that lightly. My Mother and Daddy raised me, and I have a God-son and his mom is a single mother and raising him is a huge feat.
I know that God is good and no matter the circumstance He says that he will take care of us and give us the strength to take care of our loved ones and others.
God’s word says in Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.
If you are going through a season, remember that God is for you and he is there for you to take care of you. it may be tough but no one ever said that this life would be easy. I have a daily affirmation calendar from Kenneth Copeland ministries in my bedroom and today’s quote says:
“Something GREAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN to ME! Psalm 35:27
I believe that and stand on those words today and every day. Speaking positive words in our lives builds us up and sets us in motion for the day. Yes, positive not negative. I welcome everyone to my blog. I am a Christian and the top four things that I do to keep me up in a down world include:
*I pray – Starting off my day in prayer brings me so much peace.
*Reading my bible every day – I really like the Dwell app and the Youversion app -If I miss a day I really can tell in my spirit.
*I read- right now I am reading, “Trust” by Joyce Meyer and the book has a compatible study guide
*I journal – I write in my journal and my gratitude journal almost every day. It helps me stay focused and get things out. Technology is great but it’s nothing like getting things my chest and putting pen to paper.
These are some of the things I do each day to stay up in a down world. If I slack off in any area I can tell a difference in my mood and in my day. I have also been listening to CALM because it just became available for free on AppleTV and I thoroughly enjoy the bedtime stories.
What do you do to stay up in a down world?
by | Jan 27, 2020 | Inspirations |
Hello, Elegant Lovelies,
First off I wanted to say that my heart goes out to the Bryant Family, the Altobelli Family, the Mauser Family, the Chester Family, and the Zobayan Family who lost their loved ones in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. I will keep each family in my prayers and intercede for them. I was starting a new piano study yesterday when my hubby told me about the horrible and shocking news. No words could express my sadness. When a tragedy like this occurs; it does not matter that I am not a big basketball fan. What matters these people’s lives will never be the same.
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I felt that this needed to be a different kind of post from me today. When I was in church on Saturday my pastor said that God’s call on our life is to make a contribution. That contribution needs to be in our family, the people we work with, the people in our neighborhood, or the other people in our own world. But how do we make that contribution? God has placed gifts and talents inside of us to help others.
Our contribution can come on a basketball court with the whole world watching, or it can be in a local church group with only a handful of people around you. God wants you to make a difference with what you are doing. God gave you your gifts and talents not for you to enjoy for yourself, but to help other people.
No matter what the gift or talent is that God has placed inside of you, it is important to Him. What you may think of as being something small can make a big difference in someone’s life. Never diminish what God has placed inside of you. Something as simple as a positive attitude and a warm smile can break the walls down in someone else’s life.
What are your gifts and talents and how are you helping others with them?
by | Jan 23, 2020 | Lifestyle |
The healthcare industry doesn’t stay still for too long. There are always new ways of doing things, new practices and technologies, and new research coming out that influences and improves the overall patient experience. Though many people seem to focus on the negatives of life these days, we should all give thanks that the healthcare side of society is always improving. You’d much rather fall ill and receive treatment than at any point in history — back then, it was highly likely that you would leave the hospital in worse condition than when you arrived!
So what’s leading the charge towards better healthcare services and treatment? There are many things. For starters, we simply just know more about the human body and how it works than we did in the past. There are also better hygiene standards, and more education about the preventative measures we can all take to avoid falling ill.
One other reason why things are getting better is that hospitals are forever raising the standard of what is acceptable. This is called benchmarking, and it’s one of the reasons that help medical practices push forward. So what is it exactly? Essentially it involves setting a standard of excellence, by which hospitals and other practices can analyze their own performance. It’s all about evaluating the performance of the hospital against others, and seeing where that hospital is performing well, and where it needs to improve.
To learn more about this idea, take a look at the infographic from the University of Southern California below.
Infographic Design By University of Southern California University of Southern California
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