Since we are watching our figures (wax or wane I'm not sure), I thought I would look for some healthy snacks. Jamba Juice Popsicles are calorie friendly and affordable at your local Walmart.
Park City Coffee Roasters Latte
I'm not sure about you, but I'm getting a little bored with Starbucks. I prefer my designer drinks with plenty of frothy foam and with a happy design on top such as a snowflake or heart. It seems that Park City Coffee Roaster is the only joint in town capable of pulling this off. They have recently added beer and wine to their menu, as well as more seating. It is a good place for a casual business meeting, or to rendezvous with a friend and catch up. If I'm going to pay $5 for a cup of coffee, it better look like this...
The Everywhereist
When I first began my endeavor to start a blog, I did a bit of research. Time Magazine rated the best blogs of 2011. There were many "helpful" websites and more than a few devoted to the trials and tribulations of being a mom, but this was my favorite. Geraldine left her job to follow her husband around the world while he travels for work. She is a creative and witty writer; I particularly enjoy "WTF Wednesdays", "Food Porn Fridays", and "Dick Move of the Week". This is a good indicator of just how bad a sales person I am, I'm actually recommending the competition.
http://www.everywhereist.com/
Rescue Repair for Split Ends
This stuff is awesome. Of course I just paid $15 for it at the salon and just found it on amazon for $9, thus perpetuating my love/hate relationship with amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Schwarzkopf-Bonacure-Repair-Sealed-Colors/dp/B000ULRDJU
Sonia Kashuk Perfectly Neutral Palette in color 10
Last time I got my hair color refreshed, I was able to peruse several beauty magazines for much needed advice. Of course, I was drawn to Newsweek, WSJ, and Forbes, but I took one for the team and instead read InStyle, Vogue and Bazaar. One article indicated that a bit of champagne shadow is flattering for all, but particularly those in the middle aged bracket. I found the neutral palette below at Target. It is perfect because it has a built in neutralizer that you apply to your lids to get rid of redness, veins, etc. In yet another article I read that to achieve an alluring effect you should apply the "medium" shade in the center of your eyelid, the lighter shade toward the inside of your eyelid, and the darkest shade extending out to the corner of your lid. Then apply mascara and THEN eyeliner. This is different from how I have been doing things for the last 30 years, so I thought I would bring you all up to speed and make the world a little more alluring.
Self Tanner
With spring fast approaching, our bodies ever expanding, and skin cancer always looming, self tanner is a must before any post -hibernation bodily revelation. The most professional (and most exposed) option is to have a tanning professional spray tanner on you at a tanning salon. The next best solution is to rotate yourself like a rotisserie chicken in one of the stand up spray tan booths. However, if neither of these are in your future, there are some at-home options that will work nicely.
Nivea Sun-kissed Radiant Skin Self Tanner offers a natural looking tan that you build over time, with no streaks. Available at most drug and grocery stores.
If you need a darker tan fast, definitely go for the Fake Bake. Available on Amazon and possibly Sephora. You will need to apply it with gloves, and it looks streaky at first, but the next day in the shower, the streaks come off to reveal a glowing tan. I recommend application at least two days prior to your event. You will need to enlist help to reach your nether regions. This is one of my husband's favorite jobs.
Katherine McPhee Workout
Finally, with regard to spring break preparation, I offer an efficient workout from Katherine McPhee in Self Magazine. If you skip the stretching, it can be done in an hour. Often if I am feeling strong I increase the weights and reps. It can be done at home or at the gym, you need access to a treadmill (or run outside) and preferably a stationary bike, but not necessary. Three minutes of jumping rope seems like an eternity, so nine minutes is close to infinity. The jump rope kicked my ass. And my bladder.
- Five minutes on the treadmill at six miles per hour
- Total body stretches
- 20 jumping jacks
- 10 push-ups
- Upper body circuit: 10 one-arm rows, 10 lateral side rises, 10 front rises and 10 bicep curls going into overhead press with five-pound weights
- Five push-ups
- Five burpees
- 30 seconds of alternating jump lunges
- Running up and down a flight of stairs twice
- Five minutes on a stationary bike at resistance 10 or 15
- 20 jumping jacks
- 10 push-ups
- Abs circuit: 45 crunches (15 regular, 15 pulling knees toward head, 15 with legs straight and hands under butt if needed), 15 full sit-ups, put hands under your butt and do leg flutters for 30 seconds and then scissors for 30 seconds, plank for 30 seconds
- Three-minute run on treadmill at seven miles per hour
- Repeat the abs circuit
- 20 jumping jacks
- 10 push-ups
- Assisted pull-ups (three sets of 10 reps) (do dips on a chair if you can't do pull ups)
- Jump rope for three minutes
- Repeat upper body circuit
- Jump rope for three minutes
- Plank for 30 seconds
- Repeat stair run
- Pull-ups (three sets of six reps)
- Three minutes on a stationary bike at resistance 10
- 10 push-ups
- Jump rope for three minutes
- Total body stretches
- 20 jumping jacks
- 10 push-ups
- Upper body circuit: 10 one-arm rows, 10 lateral side rises, 10 front rises and 10 bicep curls going into overhead press with five-pound weights
- Five push-ups
- Five burpees
- 30 seconds of alternating jump lunges
- Running up and down a flight of stairs twice
- Five minutes on a stationary bike at resistance 10 or 15
- 20 jumping jacks
- 10 push-ups
- Abs circuit: 45 crunches (15 regular, 15 pulling knees toward head, 15 with legs straight and hands under butt if needed), 15 full sit-ups, put hands under your butt and do leg flutters for 30 seconds and then scissors for 30 seconds, plank for 30 seconds
- Three-minute run on treadmill at seven miles per hour
- Repeat the abs circuit
- 20 jumping jacks
- 10 push-ups
- Assisted pull-ups (three sets of 10 reps) (do dips on a chair if you can't do pull ups)
- Jump rope for three minutes
- Repeat upper body circuit
- Jump rope for three minutes
- Plank for 30 seconds
- Repeat stair run
- Pull-ups (three sets of six reps)
- Three minutes on a stationary bike at resistance 10
- 10 push-ups
- Jump rope for three minutes
J. Hilburn Men's Clothier
Finally, I would be remiss if I did not include my new semi- employer, J. Hilburn, on my list of favorite things this month. As of Friday March 30th, I will officially be an Independent Style Consultant (translation: I try to sell high end men's clothing at affordable prices for them and they have no obligation to me). I made a New Year's Resolution to make some $$$ in 2012 and this is my first attempt at revenue generation. At no time during my college and grad school toils did I picture myself measuring men and selling them custom dress shirts; but life changes, markets collapse, real estate flails - you have to adapt accordingly. Not all has gone to waste, I used my hard earned marketing skills to create my own business cards, advertising post cards and thank you notes. I made two spreadsheets to help me track my contact with potential clients as well as my expenses. I placed hand lotion and wintergreen mints in my bag so as not to offend any male clientele with my parched appendages and sour breath. So if you or your significant other are in need of men's clothing made from the finest Italian fabric and crafted by the best Asian tailors, or just need some nice looking clothes for an evening out, contact me at kristie.henderson@jhilburnpartner.com. Your man may not look exactly like the fellow below when I'm done with him, but I will try my best.
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