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How to Look Your Best on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that you want to look your best for. Whether you’re going out for a romantic dinner or staying in for a cozy night, you want to feel confident and beautiful. Here are some tips on how to look your best this Valentine’s Day.

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  • Get Plenty of Sleep: A good night’s sleep is crucial to looking your best. Make sure to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day to ensure you have a fresh and glowing complexion.
  • Eat a Healthy Diet: Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important for looking your best. Make sure to include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains in your diet to give your skin a healthy glow.
  • Stay Hydrated: Staying hydrated is key to having healthy and glowing skin. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated and to flush out toxins.
  • Exercise Regularly: Exercise is not only good for your health but also for your appearance. Regular exercise can help improve your skin, hair, and overall appearance, so make sure to incorporate exercise into your routine in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day.
  • Pamper Yourself: Take some time to pamper yourself leading up to Valentine’s Day. Treat yourself to a relaxing spa day, a manicure, or a hair treatment to make sure you look and feel your best.
  • Choose the Right Outfit: Choosing the right outfit is important for looking your best on Valentine’s Day. Choose an outfit that flatters your body shape and makes you feel confident and beautiful. Opt for a classic and timeless look, or choose a bold and daring outfit to make a statement.
  • Accessorize: Accessorizing is a great way to add some extra sparkle to your look on Valentine’s Day. Choose jewelry, shoes, and a bag that complement your outfit and help you stand out.
  • Wear Confidence: Confidence is key to looking your best on Valentine’s Day. Wear confidence like a second skin, and you’ll be sure to turn heads.

In conclusion, looking your best on Valentine’s Day is about feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin. Whether you choose a classic and timeless look or a bold and daring outfit, make sure you feel confident and beautiful on this special occasion. So, take care of yourself, choose the right outfit, and let your confidence shine through to ensure a memorable Valentine’s Day.

Dressing Up Tips for Plus Size Women

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It’s no mean feat raising a family that sometimes you tend to neglect yourself in the process. I’m guilty of this one. I haven’t given enough time for myself or take care of my health. The last thing I regretted was gaining those unwanted pounds over the years. 

Photo taken from my fitness journey post

With the excess pounds and age, too, dressing up becomes so difficult. It is frustrating to look for the right style and color of clothes to wear. Even if I don’t go out often, owning a few pairs of pants and presentable blouses can bring out the confidence in you. 

I’m glad I found this very helpful tip on the Internet. How to Dress Up Tips for Plus Size Women from wikihow.com.

Choose pieces that draw the eye to your best features.
Wear fitted clothing to flatter your figure.
Play around with trends that you like.

Here’s the basic tips summary. You can check the page for more wardrobe advice: 

If you’re overweight and you want to build a strong wardrobe, use light colors to draw people’s eyes to areas you like while camouflaging your least favorite attributes with dark colors. Stick to small prints, since large prints can make you look bigger, and choose diagonal and vertical stripes over unflattering horizontal stripes. You can also wear well-fitting, supportive undergarments under your outfit to prevent unflattering lines or bulges! Keep reading for tips on having a successful shopping trip. — wikihow.com 

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30-minutes Self-care Tips for Moms

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I’ve got these very useful tips from popsugar.com for moms out there to spare a few precious minutes to take care of themselves — self-care tips for you and me.

“Running allows me to set my mind free. Nothing seems impossible. Nothing unattainable.” — Kara Goucher, Olympic long-distance runner

If you have 30 minutes for self-care.

  • Borrow your kid’s coloring book, put on a Spotify playlist you like, and start coloring.
  • Write down something that’s bothering you or keeping you up at night. Then start thinking about the steps you need to take in order to complete the goal, working backward. So if selling your house is something on your mind, think about all of the steps that are getting in your way of doing it (i.e. fix the leaky roof, have the basement repaired, paint the porch, etc.).
  • Stash your phone in your pocket and go on a nature walk.
  • Make yourself some tea and take a soothing bath.
  • Cue up your favorite workout and get exercising.
  • Set up a phone date with a friend you’ve lost touch with. Make sure they’re available to chat with you too.
  • Go to a bookstore and dive into a book or your favorite magazines.
  • Start and complete a mini art project. Maybe it’s turning the pictures on your phone into an album.