Families Are Forever

We are so grateful to know that families can be together forever!  As hard as it is to see little 2-year-old Hadley without her father, and to see Rachel go on without her dear spouse, we know that families can be together forever.  Little Hadley said, "Daddy went bye bye!  He is in heaven!"  She is just barely two!  Out of the mouths of babes!  We are at peace!

WOW! What A Month!

Sorry I haven't been blogging for thirty days due to the sudden and unexpected death of my 26 year old son-in-law, Jordan Nelson!  My dear daughter awoke Saturday morning to find him dead from a massive heart attack.  She had just earned her Bachelor's degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University Idaho!  They were just ready to sign on their rent-to-own home.  They had just gone to Florida to celebrate her getting her degree for a week vacation in Disney World.  We got to babysit Little Miss Hadley for the week before he passed.  They have an adorable little daughter, Hadley, who is two years old!  We have done a move and a re-decorate and a garage sale and so many other things (not to mention a viewing, a funeral, a burial, a luncheon).  Rachel is only 24 years old and is holding up beautifully!  Everyone has been so kind and caring.  Visits, meals, flowers, donations, cards, phone calls, texts, cake, etc. have helped ease the pain.  Just the smallest act of kindness goes a long way!  I know Jordan is watching over his two girls, Rachel and Hadley.  Love can conquer all fears! 

7 WAYS TO LOOK GREAT AS YOU AGE

Here are 7 ways to look great as you age:
1.  Layer like a stylist!  Start with the first piece to be longer and thinner then add a V-neck top or sweater.
2.  Bring back the DRESS!  Yes, everyone looks better in a dress.  Prints and rushing camouflage.
3.  Create a longer, leaner silhouette.  Expose your neck and legs without being immodest.  Add nude colored pumps to look longer.
4.  Go monochromatic!  Stay within the same color circle.
5.  Smooth lines with shapewear.  SPANX!  Need I say more??
6.  Add definition with skinny belts.
7.  Be bold with color.  Don't stick to boring black.  Do you always dress as though you just got back from a funeral?  Add color.

Four Dressing Lessons That Work For Everyone

Here are four dressing lessons that work for everyone:
Lesson No. 1-Proportion is all about balance.  Put oversize with fit pieces.  You don't want to look like a puffy balloon so if you wear a tunic top put it over tight jeans or leggings.  If you are wearing a full skirt then top it off with a form fitting top.  Even out your frame.
Lesson No. 2-Color can trick the eye.  Darker colors can slim.  Choose light and bright color where you are slimmest.  Any deep shade of plum, navy, gray, brown, or evergreen will do the trick.  You don't have to stick to "funeral black" all of the time!!!  Dressing monochromatically head to toe will cause a slimmer effect.  If you want to wear bright colored jeans,  top it off with a thigh length jacket or sweater in a matching tone.
Lesson No. 3-Structure is forgiving.  Fitted and tailored is always more forgiving.  Dart, seamings, peplums,  a shoulder blazer makes you look slimmer.
Lesson No. 4-Diagonal lines make it all better.  Ever wonder why we all look good in a wrap dress?  Thank slimming , curve creating superpowers.  Bias cut seams,  chevron prints, slanted hem lines all
slim and hide flaws. 

All Things Work Together For Our Good

God will help all things to turn out.  All things will work together for our good.  Here are some quotes:
1.  God will turn your SCARS into your STARS!
2.  He will make your MESS into your MESSAGE!
3.  He will turn your LEMONS into LEMONADE!
4.  Your ATTITUDE determines your ALTITUDE!
5.  Become BETTER not BITTER!
6.  He will help you become a VICTOR not a VICTIM!

Up in the Air

How much do you know about flying the friendly skies?  Do you know what to wear on a plane?
Here are some questions and answers:
1.  What is the cheapest way to fly domestically?  Wednesday.  Most expensive days are Friday and Sunday.
2.  When is the best time to book/buy domestic flights?  Tuesday afternoon.
3.  What is the most important thing you can do to ensure your safety in an emergency evacuation?
Wear shoes and count the rows between you and the exit.
4.  Which seat on the plane is statistically safest?  All:  right next to the emergency exit, front row, or near the back by the bathroom.
5.  What is the busiest air travel date in 2012?  July 20
6.  What day are you most likely to arrive on time?  Saturday
7.  What percentage of baggage is lost, stolen, or damaged?  .3%
8.  What should you wear on a plane?  Something that is fashionable and comfortable like polyester/spandex with FLAT shoes.  Nothing is worse that walking throughout long airport terminals with uncomfortable high heels.  I also recommend taking a light jacket or sweater in case you get cold at such a high altitude.  You can always take it off and use it as a rest pillow.

The Best Anti-Agers Under $25

Here is a list of the best anti-agers under $25:
1.  L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Serum
2.  CeraVe Renewing SA Lotion
3.  Boots No. 7 Protect and Perfect Intense Serum
4.  Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream
5.  RoC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream
6.  Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum
7.  Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye and Lash Duo
8.  Ambi Fade Cream
9.  Masque Bar by Look Beauty Brightening Sheet Mask
10. Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Eye Cream