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UCL final social reaction: Mandzukic's golazo in vain as Real, Ronaldo win
The 2017 Champions League final was one for the books. Two European giants in Real Madrid and Juventus met in Cardiff and didn't disappoint. In the end, it would be the Spanish giants who emerged triumphant: Saturday's 4-1 win made them the first team to successfully defend their CL title.
Real Madrid resoundingly restated its case as the world’s best soccer club on Saturday, getting two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and outclassing the Italian champion Juventus, 4-1, in the Champions League final in Cardiff, Wales.
The victory made Real Madrid the first team to repeat in the Champions League era, and the first to win consecutive titles in the competition since A.C. Milan in 1989 and 1990, when the tournament was known as the European Cup.
Real Madrid’s title was its 12th, extending its record, and its third in four years.
Ronaldo scored in each half, and on similar plays — clinical finishes inside the penalty area after he had found a pocket to receive a pass from a teammate on the right wing. Casemiro scored Madrid’s second goal, on a 30-yard shot that deflected off the heel of a Juventus defender, and the 21-year-old substitute Marco Asensio added the capper by turning in a cross in the 90th minute.
Mario Mandzukic scored a memorable goal for Juventus on a scissoring shot midway through the first half, but it wasn’t nearly enough. Juventus lost in the final for the seventh time, another record. It was the third defeat in the final for Gianluigi Buffon, its veteran goalkeeper, and denied the 39-year-old fan favorite the one title he covets most in his career.
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After the referee Felix Brych blew his whistle to confirm Real Madrid’s victory, Ronaldo — the first player to score in three Champions League finals — fell to the turf. On the sideline, his manager, the French World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane, pumped his fist to mark his second title in two seasons as Madrid’s coach. He had earlier lifted the trophy as a player for Madrid.
Far down the field, Buffon peeled off his gloves and walked slowly toward the center circle. Madrid players took turns seeking him out to offer their condolences amid their joy. Buffon, a three-time loser in the final, accepted each hug with a wry smile and a knowing shrug.
However congrats...
Real Madrid resoundingly restated its case as the world’s best soccer club on Saturday, getting two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and outclassing the Italian champion Juventus, 4-1, in the Champions League final in Cardiff, Wales.
The victory made Real Madrid the first team to repeat in the Champions League era, and the first to win consecutive titles in the competition since A.C. Milan in 1989 and 1990, when the tournament was known as the European Cup.
Real Madrid’s title was its 12th, extending its record, and its third in four years.
Ronaldo scored in each half, and on similar plays — clinical finishes inside the penalty area after he had found a pocket to receive a pass from a teammate on the right wing. Casemiro scored Madrid’s second goal, on a 30-yard shot that deflected off the heel of a Juventus defender, and the 21-year-old substitute Marco Asensio added the capper by turning in a cross in the 90th minute.
Mario Mandzukic scored a memorable goal for Juventus on a scissoring shot midway through the first half, but it wasn’t nearly enough. Juventus lost in the final for the seventh time, another record. It was the third defeat in the final for Gianluigi Buffon, its veteran goalkeeper, and denied the 39-year-old fan favorite the one title he covets most in his career.
Continue reading the main story
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After the referee Felix Brych blew his whistle to confirm Real Madrid’s victory, Ronaldo — the first player to score in three Champions League finals — fell to the turf. On the sideline, his manager, the French World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane, pumped his fist to mark his second title in two seasons as Madrid’s coach. He had earlier lifted the trophy as a player for Madrid.
Far down the field, Buffon peeled off his gloves and walked slowly toward the center circle. Madrid players took turns seeking him out to offer their condolences amid their joy. Buffon, a three-time loser in the final, accepted each hug with a wry smile and a knowing shrug.
However congrats...
How to Stay Cool in Hot Weather
Staying cool in humid weather will help you to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Prevention is the key and is fairly easy to accomplish when you know the weather is going to be humid. Read on to learn more.
Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing and a hat when you'll be outdoors. Stay in the shade if at all possible.
Know that your body takes a couple of weeks to acclimate to humid weather, so use particular care in the early part of the summer. If you exercise outdoors, gradually increase your time to allow your body to adapt to the warmer temperatures and high humidity.
Keep yourself well hydrated by consuming an ample supply of water or diluted fruit juices throughout the day. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as these both contribute to dehydration.
Help to cool your home through the use of the air conditioning and fans, and keep the blinds closed to block the heat from the sun. If you don't have air conditioning, try going to a public place that does, such as a mall or public library.
Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion, which are nausea, headache, clammy skin, and disorientation. If you feel any of these symptoms, try to get to an air-conditioned location to cool off.
Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Wear lightweight, loose fitting clothing and a hat when you'll be outdoors. Stay in the shade if at all possible.
Know that your body takes a couple of weeks to acclimate to humid weather, so use particular care in the early part of the summer. If you exercise outdoors, gradually increase your time to allow your body to adapt to the warmer temperatures and high humidity.
Keep yourself well hydrated by consuming an ample supply of water or diluted fruit juices throughout the day. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, as these both contribute to dehydration.
Help to cool your home through the use of the air conditioning and fans, and keep the blinds closed to block the heat from the sun. If you don't have air conditioning, try going to a public place that does, such as a mall or public library.
Recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion, which are nausea, headache, clammy skin, and disorientation. If you feel any of these symptoms, try to get to an air-conditioned location to cool off.
Should You Take Collagen for Your Skin?
What is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body (it makes up for about 33% of the protein in the human body and about 75% of our skin). It is responsible for keeping the skin firm and smooth, acting like a glue that keeps it tight. In fact, the word collagen itself, as translated from the Greek word "kolla", means glue. Healthy, plump skin generally means abundant levels of collagen, and collagen also participates in skin repairing processes, such as wound healing.
Why should you consider collagen supplements?
Collagen production decreases with age, which leads to the sagging of the skin and the formation of wrinkles. Since it is impossible for collagen to be absorbed through the skin due to its molecular size, topical application of collagen does not work — the only way to increase the amount of collagen in the body is through nutrition and supplementation.
The best way to keep healthy levels of collagen in the skin is to prevent collagen damage in the first place. Here are a few effective ways that you can do it:
Protect your skin from UV rays. Use a broad spectrum physical sunscreen and wear a large brimmed hat when you spend time outdoors.
Quit smoking.
Only use non-irritating skincare products (products that suit your skin type and are free of irritating ingredients).
Consume a diet that is low in sugar and high in vitamins and minerals.
Protect your skin from environmental stressors and pollutants as much as possible.
It may improve skin's elasticity.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study from 2014 showed that oral supplementation of collagen significantly improved the skin elasticity of the women who had been taking collagen peptides for eight weeks.
It may improve skin moisture level.
A 2015 study focused on measuring skin hydration levels for eight weeks. At the end of the eight weeks, evidence showed that taking a collagen peptides supplement is effective at improving skin hydration.
Another study conducted in the UK in 2015 showed that taking a supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic, vitamins and minerals lead to a significant improvement in reducing wrinkle depth and a noticeable improvement in hydration and elasticity.
It may promote the healing of a leaky gut.
Heaving a healthy gut is considered essential to keeping the skin healthy. Collagen is packed with amino acids that help to repair the gut lining, leading to a healthier gastrointestinal tract. A collagen supplement can promote the healing of the gut, and therefore, lead to skin improvements.
How to choose a collagen supplement
Of the many types of collagen that have been identified (so far, twenty eight), the most abundant in the human body are type I and type III, which account for about 80-90% of the collagen in the body. When choosing a supplement, it is important to look for one that contains type I collagen.
In order to be properly assimilated by the body, collagen is hydrolyzed. This process breaks down collagen into short chains of amino acid, called collagen peptides. A collagen peptide supplement is easier to digest and has similar beneficial properties.
When choosing a collagen supplement, you should look for one that is sourced from healthy animals: grass-fed, pasture-raised (rBGH-free) cattle and wild-caught fish, such as Vital Proteins collagen products. A healthier source guarantees a more nutritious supplement.
Collagen supplements come in different forms, including powder, liquid and capsules. Powder supplements have become very popular due to the fact that they have a mild taste and are convenient to use. They can be mixed into any liquid, such as juice, smoothies, coffee or tea — which makes them easy to drink any time of the day and be readily absorbed into the body.
Why should you consider collagen supplements?
Collagen production decreases with age, which leads to the sagging of the skin and the formation of wrinkles. Since it is impossible for collagen to be absorbed through the skin due to its molecular size, topical application of collagen does not work — the only way to increase the amount of collagen in the body is through nutrition and supplementation.
The best way to keep healthy levels of collagen in the skin is to prevent collagen damage in the first place. Here are a few effective ways that you can do it:
Protect your skin from UV rays. Use a broad spectrum physical sunscreen and wear a large brimmed hat when you spend time outdoors.
Quit smoking.
Only use non-irritating skincare products (products that suit your skin type and are free of irritating ingredients).
Consume a diet that is low in sugar and high in vitamins and minerals.
Protect your skin from environmental stressors and pollutants as much as possible.
It may improve skin's elasticity.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study from 2014 showed that oral supplementation of collagen significantly improved the skin elasticity of the women who had been taking collagen peptides for eight weeks.
It may improve skin moisture level.
A 2015 study focused on measuring skin hydration levels for eight weeks. At the end of the eight weeks, evidence showed that taking a collagen peptides supplement is effective at improving skin hydration.
Another study conducted in the UK in 2015 showed that taking a supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic, vitamins and minerals lead to a significant improvement in reducing wrinkle depth and a noticeable improvement in hydration and elasticity.
It may promote the healing of a leaky gut.
Heaving a healthy gut is considered essential to keeping the skin healthy. Collagen is packed with amino acids that help to repair the gut lining, leading to a healthier gastrointestinal tract. A collagen supplement can promote the healing of the gut, and therefore, lead to skin improvements.
How to choose a collagen supplement
Of the many types of collagen that have been identified (so far, twenty eight), the most abundant in the human body are type I and type III, which account for about 80-90% of the collagen in the body. When choosing a supplement, it is important to look for one that contains type I collagen.
In order to be properly assimilated by the body, collagen is hydrolyzed. This process breaks down collagen into short chains of amino acid, called collagen peptides. A collagen peptide supplement is easier to digest and has similar beneficial properties.
When choosing a collagen supplement, you should look for one that is sourced from healthy animals: grass-fed, pasture-raised (rBGH-free) cattle and wild-caught fish, such as Vital Proteins collagen products. A healthier source guarantees a more nutritious supplement.
Collagen supplements come in different forms, including powder, liquid and capsules. Powder supplements have become very popular due to the fact that they have a mild taste and are convenient to use. They can be mixed into any liquid, such as juice, smoothies, coffee or tea — which makes them easy to drink any time of the day and be readily absorbed into the body.
Homemade Business Christmas Cards
Personalize your holiday greetings to employees, clients or customers by designing handmade Christmas cards instead of ordering the traditional corporate versions. Create eye-catching yet simple cards featuring shapes like Christmas trees, ornaments, snowflakes or stars. Use your mailing to spread holiday cheer, express your gratitude and promote your business at the same time.
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Select a Motif
Choose a simple holiday image to adorn the front of your card. Because you'll send the corporate holiday card to associates and clients with a wide range of backgrounds and beliefs, stick to seasonal designs, such as holiday trees, silver or gold stars, Santa Claus, Santa's sleigh, holly leaves, snowflakes or snowmen.
Write a Sentiment
Add a message inside the card that combines business and personal sentiments. In addition to a basic holiday greeting like "Happy Holidays," "Wishing You a Festive Holiday Season" or "Best Wishes for the New Year," thank clients for their business, praise employees for a job well done or commend vendors for a successful year. If you're sending holiday cards to customers, consider thanking them for their support--and ensuring additional business--by offering a discount or promotional offer if they bring the holiday card in sometime during the new year.
Save Time and Money
Stick to your holiday promotions, gift budget and mailing timetable by selecting your materials and Christmas card design wisely. Take a minimalist approach by using a 4-by-5-inch, folded blank card and adding a simple embellishment to the center. Print the sentiment on a piece of card stock that matches the card. Buy blank cards and envelopes in bulk, preferably in a neutral shade like white, cream or tan so you can use leftovers for invitations, greeting cards or thank-you cards in the future. Use a tool like a scrapbooking paper punch or rubber stamp to create as many embellishments like Christmas trees, snowflakes or stars as you need, rather than buying multiple packages of expensive stickers or die cuts.
Create the Cards
Produce the cards assembly-line style, particularly if you have a long mailing list. Place rows of blank cards along the table. Gather the card embellishments--if you've chosen to make your own accents with a paper punch, create one shape for each card ahead of time. If you've chosen a die cut, flip them face down on the table and add snippets of double-stick tape to the backs. Go from card to card, affixing the embellishment on the front. Print and trim the sentiment for the inside of the folded card. Flip multiple pieces over and add double-stick tape to the backs. Go from card to card, affixing the sentiments inside. Sign all the cards, place them inside envelopes, seal the envelopes and add handwritten addresses or address labels to the front.
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Select a Motif
Choose a simple holiday image to adorn the front of your card. Because you'll send the corporate holiday card to associates and clients with a wide range of backgrounds and beliefs, stick to seasonal designs, such as holiday trees, silver or gold stars, Santa Claus, Santa's sleigh, holly leaves, snowflakes or snowmen.
Write a Sentiment
Add a message inside the card that combines business and personal sentiments. In addition to a basic holiday greeting like "Happy Holidays," "Wishing You a Festive Holiday Season" or "Best Wishes for the New Year," thank clients for their business, praise employees for a job well done or commend vendors for a successful year. If you're sending holiday cards to customers, consider thanking them for their support--and ensuring additional business--by offering a discount or promotional offer if they bring the holiday card in sometime during the new year.
Save Time and Money
Stick to your holiday promotions, gift budget and mailing timetable by selecting your materials and Christmas card design wisely. Take a minimalist approach by using a 4-by-5-inch, folded blank card and adding a simple embellishment to the center. Print the sentiment on a piece of card stock that matches the card. Buy blank cards and envelopes in bulk, preferably in a neutral shade like white, cream or tan so you can use leftovers for invitations, greeting cards or thank-you cards in the future. Use a tool like a scrapbooking paper punch or rubber stamp to create as many embellishments like Christmas trees, snowflakes or stars as you need, rather than buying multiple packages of expensive stickers or die cuts.
Create the Cards
Produce the cards assembly-line style, particularly if you have a long mailing list. Place rows of blank cards along the table. Gather the card embellishments--if you've chosen to make your own accents with a paper punch, create one shape for each card ahead of time. If you've chosen a die cut, flip them face down on the table and add snippets of double-stick tape to the backs. Go from card to card, affixing the embellishment on the front. Print and trim the sentiment for the inside of the folded card. Flip multiple pieces over and add double-stick tape to the backs. Go from card to card, affixing the sentiments inside. Sign all the cards, place them inside envelopes, seal the envelopes and add handwritten addresses or address labels to the front.
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How to Make a Relationship Stronger
Research consistently shows interpersonal relationships can be highly beneficial for both mental and physical health. Social relationships can exert a positive influence on the choices people make about their health, and the support close friends and, in addition, family provide can help people successfully face adverse events. These benefits, along with others, make it very important to pay attention to and nurture relationships you have with friends, family members and others. To strengthen a relationship, both parties need to make that a priority, putting time and effort into cultivate it over time.
MAKE THE EFFORT TO BE INVOLVED
Without active involvement, personal relationships can stagnate. While the two of you might think of yourselves as friends, if you don't make the effort to communicate, relate to one another, and be an active presence in each other's lives, you could potentially lose the connection and understanding you once had, suggest the experts at Helpguide.org in the article "Relationship Help." You may have the misfortune of discovering this during a difficult time, when the support you expected isn't there. Call, talk and see each other on a regular basis.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF
In healthy, strong relationships, each person takes responsibility for personal feelings and needs. This is an extremely important part of a solid bond with another person, because it means that instead of expecting that the other person will make you happy or feel loved, you learn to do this for yourself, writes counselor Margaret Paul, Ph.D., in the article "7 Ways to Improve Your Relationship" on Innerbonding.com. Paul recommends treating yourself with kindness and acceptance, the way you would treat a dear friend. Taking responsibility for yourself also means not blaming someone else for things that are upsetting you. According to Paul, blaming is a major source of discord in relationships.
SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
One sign of a strong relationship is the ability to be an individual, while still allowing family, friends and loved ones to connect with you, say psychotherapist Rita DeMaria, Ph.D., and Sari Harrar in their article "8 Ways to Reconnect and Strengthen Your Relationship," for Reader's Digest. As much as it's important to fulfill the wishes of your partner or family members to make them happy, you shouldn't be doing so at the expense of your own wants and needs. Don't be afraid to cultivate your interests outside your social circle, calmly and honestly expressing your desires to others.
VIEW YOUR RELATIONSHIP AS A JOURNEY
All relationships are works in progress. There's no one thing you can do to suddenly create a strong relationship, says life coach Celestine Chua on her website, Personalexcellence.co. Whether you're looking to make a happy relationship even better, or working on improving a relationship that has been fractured by the past, it's valuable to think of a relationship as a journey that consistently moves forward. Just because you tried something and it didn't work, counsels Chua, doesn't mean you should give up, if the relationship is truly important to you.
MAKE THE EFFORT TO BE INVOLVED
Without active involvement, personal relationships can stagnate. While the two of you might think of yourselves as friends, if you don't make the effort to communicate, relate to one another, and be an active presence in each other's lives, you could potentially lose the connection and understanding you once had, suggest the experts at Helpguide.org in the article "Relationship Help." You may have the misfortune of discovering this during a difficult time, when the support you expected isn't there. Call, talk and see each other on a regular basis.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF
In healthy, strong relationships, each person takes responsibility for personal feelings and needs. This is an extremely important part of a solid bond with another person, because it means that instead of expecting that the other person will make you happy or feel loved, you learn to do this for yourself, writes counselor Margaret Paul, Ph.D., in the article "7 Ways to Improve Your Relationship" on Innerbonding.com. Paul recommends treating yourself with kindness and acceptance, the way you would treat a dear friend. Taking responsibility for yourself also means not blaming someone else for things that are upsetting you. According to Paul, blaming is a major source of discord in relationships.
SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
One sign of a strong relationship is the ability to be an individual, while still allowing family, friends and loved ones to connect with you, say psychotherapist Rita DeMaria, Ph.D., and Sari Harrar in their article "8 Ways to Reconnect and Strengthen Your Relationship," for Reader's Digest. As much as it's important to fulfill the wishes of your partner or family members to make them happy, you shouldn't be doing so at the expense of your own wants and needs. Don't be afraid to cultivate your interests outside your social circle, calmly and honestly expressing your desires to others.
VIEW YOUR RELATIONSHIP AS A JOURNEY
All relationships are works in progress. There's no one thing you can do to suddenly create a strong relationship, says life coach Celestine Chua on her website, Personalexcellence.co. Whether you're looking to make a happy relationship even better, or working on improving a relationship that has been fractured by the past, it's valuable to think of a relationship as a journey that consistently moves forward. Just because you tried something and it didn't work, counsels Chua, doesn't mean you should give up, if the relationship is truly important to you.
How to Use Water with Lemon for Weight Loss
Some fad diets claim that you can lose a lot of weight and melt away fat simply by drinking lemon juice mixed with water. Some of these "detox" diets even recommend going without food for days or weeks, and make other potentially unhealthy recommendations, such as the use of herbal supplements and laxatives.
But lemon water doesn't have any magical fat-burning properties, and fasting isn't a healthy or sustainable way to lose weight. However, as a virtually calorie-free beverage with a little zing to it, it makes a great diet drink, and staying hydrated is key to losing weight. Always consult your doctor before changing your diet.
Replace Sugary Sodas
Losing weight is all about controlling your calorie intake. To shed pounds, you need to remain in a calorie deficit, meaning you're taking in fewer calories than you're expending each day. By reducing your calorie intake by 500 each day, you can shed about a pound a week. Water is, of course, calorie-free, and lemon juice is virtually calorie-free -- the juice of one whole lemon only has 11 calories. If you typically have two sodas a day, just by replacing them with a glass of lemon water, you can shave 300 calories off your daily intake.
Stay Hydrated, Eat Less
If you've ever felt hungry and then drunk a glass of water only to notice that you're not hungry anymore, you've experienced firsthand that thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Instead of reaching for a snack the next time you feel peckish, gulp down a glass of water with fresh lemon juice. Then, wait a few minutes to see if you really need those extra calories or if the lemon water was enough to satisfy you.
Drink It Before Meals
Drinking a glass of lemon water before a meal might help you eat less at that meal to reduce your daily calorie intake. Researchers from the American Chemical Society conducted two studies on drinking water as a weight-loss strategy. In the first study, they found that participants who drank two glasses of water just before eating a low-calorie meal consumed 75 to 90 fewer calories at that meal.
In their second study, the researchers divided 48 adults into two groups, both of which followed a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks; one group drank 2 cups of water before meals and the other group didn't. At the end of the study, the water drinkers lost almost 5 pounds more than the water drinkers. The researchers presented their findings at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
A Twist on Lemon Water
You can drink your lemon as a soothing hot drink or as a cold refreshing drink. Use fresh-squeezed lemon, or buy bottled lemon juice for convenience. Just be sure whatever you buy doesn't contain added sugar. If you get bored with lemon water, try jazzing things up with fresh mint, cucumber slices, watermelon cubes or crushed berries. Fresh fruit will add a little sweetness to your water while contributing negligible calories.
Best wishes...
But lemon water doesn't have any magical fat-burning properties, and fasting isn't a healthy or sustainable way to lose weight. However, as a virtually calorie-free beverage with a little zing to it, it makes a great diet drink, and staying hydrated is key to losing weight. Always consult your doctor before changing your diet.
Replace Sugary Sodas
Losing weight is all about controlling your calorie intake. To shed pounds, you need to remain in a calorie deficit, meaning you're taking in fewer calories than you're expending each day. By reducing your calorie intake by 500 each day, you can shed about a pound a week. Water is, of course, calorie-free, and lemon juice is virtually calorie-free -- the juice of one whole lemon only has 11 calories. If you typically have two sodas a day, just by replacing them with a glass of lemon water, you can shave 300 calories off your daily intake.
Stay Hydrated, Eat Less
If you've ever felt hungry and then drunk a glass of water only to notice that you're not hungry anymore, you've experienced firsthand that thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Instead of reaching for a snack the next time you feel peckish, gulp down a glass of water with fresh lemon juice. Then, wait a few minutes to see if you really need those extra calories or if the lemon water was enough to satisfy you.
Drink It Before Meals
Drinking a glass of lemon water before a meal might help you eat less at that meal to reduce your daily calorie intake. Researchers from the American Chemical Society conducted two studies on drinking water as a weight-loss strategy. In the first study, they found that participants who drank two glasses of water just before eating a low-calorie meal consumed 75 to 90 fewer calories at that meal.
In their second study, the researchers divided 48 adults into two groups, both of which followed a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks; one group drank 2 cups of water before meals and the other group didn't. At the end of the study, the water drinkers lost almost 5 pounds more than the water drinkers. The researchers presented their findings at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
A Twist on Lemon Water
You can drink your lemon as a soothing hot drink or as a cold refreshing drink. Use fresh-squeezed lemon, or buy bottled lemon juice for convenience. Just be sure whatever you buy doesn't contain added sugar. If you get bored with lemon water, try jazzing things up with fresh mint, cucumber slices, watermelon cubes or crushed berries. Fresh fruit will add a little sweetness to your water while contributing negligible calories.
Best wishes...
How to Accept Payments on eBay Without PayPal
So you want to sell on eBay but don't want to use PayPal to process payments? No problem. Although PayPal is the default payment method, you do have alternatives. You can accept wire transfers and money orders for certain listing categories, you can create your own merchant account, use Skrill or ProPay, or offer payment on pickup for any type of listing.
Use Alternatives
Skrill, previously known as Moneybookers, is an online payment service accepted on eBay, Skype, and other websites. First, register at Skrill.com. When you sell an item on eBay, the buyer will check out with his form of payment, which is then processed and sent to your Skrill account. ProPay is a similar alternative to PayPal. You need to sign up at ProPay.com. After the eBay buyer checks out, his payment is sent immediately to your ProPay account. Neither of these PayPal alternatives requires the buyer to sign up for anything, and both provide eBay's seller protection. However, as with PayPal, eBay collects fees from sellers.
Accept Cards
An alternative to signing up for Skrill or ProPay is to accept credit card payments to your Internet merchant account directly through eBay checkout. You need to have an Internet merchant account -- a bank account that allows you to accept payments by debit or credit card online -- and provide eBay with your payment gateway account. The buyer will pay using the Pay Now button, and the payment is securely processed online from eBay checkout through your payment gateway. You will then receive an email notification of payment. Although eBay does not charge a fee, consider the credit card processing fees charged by your merchant bank before choosing this option.
Accept Personally
Ebay also allows in-person payments, called payment upon pickup. Forms of payment upon pickup include checks, money orders, cash, PayPal or credit card. When you write your listing, specify which of these payment methods you are willing to accept. Be cautious about accepting checks or money orders, because if they don't clear after the buyer has picked up the item, you have fewer options for resolving the problem than if you had accepted cash or a credit card. Be careful when arranging in-person meetings. Take a friend and try to arrange a meeting in a public place, not at your home.
Consider Limitations
You can accept payments by personal check, cashier's check, bank-to-bank transfers or money order for certain eBay categories. These forms of payment are restricted to capital equipment, real estate, adult only and some motors categories. For eBay Motors vehicles transactions, you can use Escrow.com, eBay's approved escrow service.
Remember, never accept overpayments from buyers, especially if the buyer asks to be reimbursed. This is likely part of a counterfeit cashier's check scheme.
Also, you can't require buyers to pay using methods you didn't include in your listing.
Use Alternatives
Skrill, previously known as Moneybookers, is an online payment service accepted on eBay, Skype, and other websites. First, register at Skrill.com. When you sell an item on eBay, the buyer will check out with his form of payment, which is then processed and sent to your Skrill account. ProPay is a similar alternative to PayPal. You need to sign up at ProPay.com. After the eBay buyer checks out, his payment is sent immediately to your ProPay account. Neither of these PayPal alternatives requires the buyer to sign up for anything, and both provide eBay's seller protection. However, as with PayPal, eBay collects fees from sellers.
Accept Cards
An alternative to signing up for Skrill or ProPay is to accept credit card payments to your Internet merchant account directly through eBay checkout. You need to have an Internet merchant account -- a bank account that allows you to accept payments by debit or credit card online -- and provide eBay with your payment gateway account. The buyer will pay using the Pay Now button, and the payment is securely processed online from eBay checkout through your payment gateway. You will then receive an email notification of payment. Although eBay does not charge a fee, consider the credit card processing fees charged by your merchant bank before choosing this option.
Accept Personally
Ebay also allows in-person payments, called payment upon pickup. Forms of payment upon pickup include checks, money orders, cash, PayPal or credit card. When you write your listing, specify which of these payment methods you are willing to accept. Be cautious about accepting checks or money orders, because if they don't clear after the buyer has picked up the item, you have fewer options for resolving the problem than if you had accepted cash or a credit card. Be careful when arranging in-person meetings. Take a friend and try to arrange a meeting in a public place, not at your home.
Consider Limitations
You can accept payments by personal check, cashier's check, bank-to-bank transfers or money order for certain eBay categories. These forms of payment are restricted to capital equipment, real estate, adult only and some motors categories. For eBay Motors vehicles transactions, you can use Escrow.com, eBay's approved escrow service.
Remember, never accept overpayments from buyers, especially if the buyer asks to be reimbursed. This is likely part of a counterfeit cashier's check scheme.
Also, you can't require buyers to pay using methods you didn't include in your listing.
How to Use a Kindle
Still one of the top names in the e-book market, as of September 2012, Amazon's family of Kindle devices are designed to work without excess complication. Whether you have the basic Kindle, or the Kindle Fire tablet, adding your books and enjoying your content shouldn't be difficult at all. Once you've gotten the hang of it, using your Kindle will become second-nature. If you have a specific problem, Amazon offers comprehensive Help documents on all of their Kindle models, going all the way back to the first generation of the Kindle.
Kindle Basics
Turn on your Kindle. All Kindle models have the power button along the bottom. Some models, like the Kindle Fire, only require that you press and hold the button; others, like the Kindle Keyboard, use a sliding power button.
Register your Kindle device; this links it to your Amazon account, and allows you to use the device. The first time you use your Kindle, you are prompted to join and a Wi-Fi network and register the device.
Navigate your Kindle menu using either the directional buttons -- also called the five-way controller, referring to the four direction buttons and the "Enter" button in the center -- on the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard models, or by swiping your fingers across the touchscreen on the Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch models. All models of Kindle except the Kindle Fire have a "Home" button to take you back to the main menu.
Choose a book by either clicking the center button of the five-way controller or by tapping on the touch screen. Turn pages by either swiping your fingers on the touch screen, tapping the right or left sides on the touch screen, or using the page turning buttons on the left or right side of the Kindle.
Change your Kindle by plugging the small micro-B USB end into the Kindle, and the normal USB plug end into either a powered-on computer or a wall adapter.
Adding Content
Purchase your Kindle content through Amazon. Anything you purchase on Amazon is saved to your account and sent automatically to your Kindle -- so long as your Kindle has an active Internet connection. If you have a basic Kindle, this only includes books, magazines and newspapers. Kindle Fire users can also access movies, music and games.
Email personal documents to your Kindle, using the Kindle email settings. Go to Amazon's "Manage Your Kindle" page and click "Personal Document Settings" on the sidebar. Your device's email address is listed beside the Kindle's name, usually in the form of username@kindle.com. Click "Add a New Approved E-mail Address" to add your email address to a whitelist that allows you to email documents to your Kindle.
Add Amazon content manually by connecting your Kindle to your computer via USB. Go to Amazon's "Manage Your Kindle" page and click the "Actions" beside the book you want to transfer. Select "Download & Transfer via USB." Open your Kindle's drive from "My Computer," and copy the downloaded book file to the "Documents" folder on your Kindle.
Other Functions
Browse the Internet using your Kindle's built-in Wi-Fi connection or 3G, if your model supports it. On the Kindle, Kindle Keyboard and Kindle Touch the browser is included along with other experimental features, which you can access from the menu. On the Kindle Fire, select "Web" on the Home screen to open the Amazon Silk browser.
Highlight portions of documents on your Kindle. To highlight on the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard, use the five way controller to move the cursor in the text; click the center button of the controlled to start to highlight the text, move the cursor to the end point you want to highlight, then click the center button again. On the Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire, you can just use your finger to select a portion of your text.
Configure social networks to share notes, text and ratings from your Kindle. On the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard, go to the Settings page and navigate to "Social Networks." On the Kindle Touch, go to the Settings page, click "Reading Options" and choose "Social Networks." On the Kindle Fire, go to "Settings" and choose "My Account."
Kindle Basics
Turn on your Kindle. All Kindle models have the power button along the bottom. Some models, like the Kindle Fire, only require that you press and hold the button; others, like the Kindle Keyboard, use a sliding power button.
Register your Kindle device; this links it to your Amazon account, and allows you to use the device. The first time you use your Kindle, you are prompted to join and a Wi-Fi network and register the device.
Navigate your Kindle menu using either the directional buttons -- also called the five-way controller, referring to the four direction buttons and the "Enter" button in the center -- on the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard models, or by swiping your fingers across the touchscreen on the Kindle Fire and Kindle Touch models. All models of Kindle except the Kindle Fire have a "Home" button to take you back to the main menu.
Choose a book by either clicking the center button of the five-way controller or by tapping on the touch screen. Turn pages by either swiping your fingers on the touch screen, tapping the right or left sides on the touch screen, or using the page turning buttons on the left or right side of the Kindle.
Change your Kindle by plugging the small micro-B USB end into the Kindle, and the normal USB plug end into either a powered-on computer or a wall adapter.
Adding Content
Purchase your Kindle content through Amazon. Anything you purchase on Amazon is saved to your account and sent automatically to your Kindle -- so long as your Kindle has an active Internet connection. If you have a basic Kindle, this only includes books, magazines and newspapers. Kindle Fire users can also access movies, music and games.
Email personal documents to your Kindle, using the Kindle email settings. Go to Amazon's "Manage Your Kindle" page and click "Personal Document Settings" on the sidebar. Your device's email address is listed beside the Kindle's name, usually in the form of username@kindle.com. Click "Add a New Approved E-mail Address" to add your email address to a whitelist that allows you to email documents to your Kindle.
Add Amazon content manually by connecting your Kindle to your computer via USB. Go to Amazon's "Manage Your Kindle" page and click the "Actions" beside the book you want to transfer. Select "Download & Transfer via USB." Open your Kindle's drive from "My Computer," and copy the downloaded book file to the "Documents" folder on your Kindle.
Other Functions
Browse the Internet using your Kindle's built-in Wi-Fi connection or 3G, if your model supports it. On the Kindle, Kindle Keyboard and Kindle Touch the browser is included along with other experimental features, which you can access from the menu. On the Kindle Fire, select "Web" on the Home screen to open the Amazon Silk browser.
Highlight portions of documents on your Kindle. To highlight on the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard, use the five way controller to move the cursor in the text; click the center button of the controlled to start to highlight the text, move the cursor to the end point you want to highlight, then click the center button again. On the Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire, you can just use your finger to select a portion of your text.
Configure social networks to share notes, text and ratings from your Kindle. On the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard, go to the Settings page and navigate to "Social Networks." On the Kindle Touch, go to the Settings page, click "Reading Options" and choose "Social Networks." On the Kindle Fire, go to "Settings" and choose "My Account."
How to Remove Feedback on Amazon
Amazon's feedback system benefits both buyers and third-party sellers, helping buyers make informed decisions and helping sellers build reputations. The company allows both parties to remove feedback in certain circumstances but restricts removal to ensure that the system is as fair as possible. Buyers can delete feedback within a specific timescale; sellers can ask Amazon to remove feedback that breaches company rules.
Removing Feedback as a Buyer
Amazon allows you to remove feedback for third-party sellers but sets conditions of removal. You can remove feedback only within 60 calendar days after leaving it, and you can't then post new feedback. From your Amazon account, select Personalization and then Seller Feedback Submitted by You. Go to the feedback you want to delete and select the Remove link. If you don't see a link, you're outside the 60-day window and can't delete the feedback.
Removing Feedback as a Seller
Sellers can't remove buyer feedback, but you can ask Amazon to delete posts in some circumstances. For example, the company may remove feedback that contains obscenities or personal information that identifies you. It also removes posts that are just product reviews with no service comments. If Amazon fulfilled an order for you and you get negative feedback about shipping, the company may agree to amend the feedback to clarify that you weren't responsible for this part of the process.
To ask for feedback removal, email Amazon Seller Support. If the feedback you want to remove doesn't meet removal criteria, you can also ask the buyer to remove it -- within 60 days of the date of feedback -- or leave a response explaining your side of the situation.
Removing Feedback as a Buyer
Amazon allows you to remove feedback for third-party sellers but sets conditions of removal. You can remove feedback only within 60 calendar days after leaving it, and you can't then post new feedback. From your Amazon account, select Personalization and then Seller Feedback Submitted by You. Go to the feedback you want to delete and select the Remove link. If you don't see a link, you're outside the 60-day window and can't delete the feedback.
Removing Feedback as a Seller
Sellers can't remove buyer feedback, but you can ask Amazon to delete posts in some circumstances. For example, the company may remove feedback that contains obscenities or personal information that identifies you. It also removes posts that are just product reviews with no service comments. If Amazon fulfilled an order for you and you get negative feedback about shipping, the company may agree to amend the feedback to clarify that you weren't responsible for this part of the process.
To ask for feedback removal, email Amazon Seller Support. If the feedback you want to remove doesn't meet removal criteria, you can also ask the buyer to remove it -- within 60 days of the date of feedback -- or leave a response explaining your side of the situation.
How to have a successful blog
It seems everyone has a blog these days, but what are they keys to making a blog successful.
Blogs are basically mini web sites which people can put up very quickly. This is the beauty of a blog it can be about anything as the time it takes to get one going is hardly any time at all. Now getting it to be successful depends on many different factors. One of the most important is where do you see your blog going. Do you want it to make you money? Or is it an outlet for your opinions? These are very important decisions.
Blogs are popular for many different reasons, but one of the things that people love is tons of fresh content. Let's go over that again. Fresh content means stuff that isn't found in other blogs or other places on the Internet. Content is king and the better your content the more people will gravitate to your blog.
Effort is a big part in many things and with blogs you must give great effort for it to be successful. Millions of blogs are put up every year with a small percentage being successful. Many times the effort you put in will determine your success rate.
The last thing you need besides great content and a consistent effort is traffic. Traffic is the lifeblood of your blog. Getting it and keeping it will take some work on your part. Putting your blog on various search engines and your signature file will help spread the word. Don't forget to use forums as they are a great way to spread the word about your great new blog.
As long as you bring great content and a consistent effort your blog will be a success. Remember though it usually takes around three months before you will really see results, so stick it out and become a blogger like many others have.
Blogs are basically mini web sites which people can put up very quickly. This is the beauty of a blog it can be about anything as the time it takes to get one going is hardly any time at all. Now getting it to be successful depends on many different factors. One of the most important is where do you see your blog going. Do you want it to make you money? Or is it an outlet for your opinions? These are very important decisions.
Blogs are popular for many different reasons, but one of the things that people love is tons of fresh content. Let's go over that again. Fresh content means stuff that isn't found in other blogs or other places on the Internet. Content is king and the better your content the more people will gravitate to your blog.
Effort is a big part in many things and with blogs you must give great effort for it to be successful. Millions of blogs are put up every year with a small percentage being successful. Many times the effort you put in will determine your success rate.
The last thing you need besides great content and a consistent effort is traffic. Traffic is the lifeblood of your blog. Getting it and keeping it will take some work on your part. Putting your blog on various search engines and your signature file will help spread the word. Don't forget to use forums as they are a great way to spread the word about your great new blog.
As long as you bring great content and a consistent effort your blog will be a success. Remember though it usually takes around three months before you will really see results, so stick it out and become a blogger like many others have.
How to Make a Successful YouTube Channel
Millions of people flock to YouTube every day to watch news clips, bloopers and vlogs, or video blogs, posted by their friends. Anyone can upload videos to YouTube as accounts are free. This means that you are only a few creative steps away from making a YouTube channel full of videos that millions may see.
Upload only videos to which you own the copyright. If you do not, YouTube will flag your YouTube channel for containing illegally uploaded content. YouTube operates on a three-strikes system; upload illegal content on your channel three times and you will be banned from uploading any more content.
Select a niche or topic for your YouTube videos. Add unique videos that keep the users on the edge of their seats. Be creative; come up with original slogans and video techniques to make your videos stand out.This helps keep users engaged in all of your videos. Millions of videos exist on YouTube; watch some videos in a similar vein to the ones you are uploading to see which niches and ideas are successful. Capitalizing on compelling themes and content will yield more views and generate buzz.
Keep your videos short, when possible; if your video has to be long, break it up into segments. This will help the video load faster and keep the viewer interested in your video. A short and sweet video will keep viewers watching, whereas a longer video with filler content may make them lose interest. Adding music and video clips can also help keep the viewers watching your YouTube content.
Shoot videos with a good camera that can capture video at standard or higher resolution. The camera does not have to be a high-definition one, but viewers will quickly lose interest in videos that are grainy, blurry or distorted. Cameras with pan, tilt and zoom features give you more options in editing and can result in a more interesting video. YouTube automatically compresses videos when you upload them, which improves video quality, but this cannot compensate for subpar video or audio.
Upload your content on a regular basis. If your YouTube channel grows stagnant, regular viewers will move on to other peoples' content. If your first few videos do not generate many views, do not get discouraged; it can take six months to a year to generate a following of viewers. One of the keys to success is persistence; you must create and upload new content often to keep viewers watching and draw in new viewers.
Select a niche or topic for your YouTube videos. Add unique videos that keep the users on the edge of their seats. Be creative; come up with original slogans and video techniques to make your videos stand out.This helps keep users engaged in all of your videos. Millions of videos exist on YouTube; watch some videos in a similar vein to the ones you are uploading to see which niches and ideas are successful. Capitalizing on compelling themes and content will yield more views and generate buzz.
Keep your videos short, when possible; if your video has to be long, break it up into segments. This will help the video load faster and keep the viewer interested in your video. A short and sweet video will keep viewers watching, whereas a longer video with filler content may make them lose interest. Adding music and video clips can also help keep the viewers watching your YouTube content.
Shoot videos with a good camera that can capture video at standard or higher resolution. The camera does not have to be a high-definition one, but viewers will quickly lose interest in videos that are grainy, blurry or distorted. Cameras with pan, tilt and zoom features give you more options in editing and can result in a more interesting video. YouTube automatically compresses videos when you upload them, which improves video quality, but this cannot compensate for subpar video or audio.
Upload your content on a regular basis. If your YouTube channel grows stagnant, regular viewers will move on to other peoples' content. If your first few videos do not generate many views, do not get discouraged; it can take six months to a year to generate a following of viewers. One of the keys to success is persistence; you must create and upload new content often to keep viewers watching and draw in new viewers.
How to Celebrate Christmas
On Christmas Day, people gather with family and friends to enjoy a festive meal and exchange gifts as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Things You'll Need :
Christmas Gifts
Gift Ribbons
Ribbons
Tissue Paper
Gift Cards
CD Players
Christmas Stockings
Christmas Tree Lights
Christmas Tree Ornaments
Christmas Trees
Gift Bags
Gift Bows
Wrapping Paper
Christmas CDs
Tissue paper
Send Christmas cards to family and friends wishing them a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Set up a live or artificial Christmas tree in your home. Decorate it with ornaments and lights.
Hang mistletoe in a doorway. It is traditional for people to kiss when they stand underneath this small, scented sprig.
Place lights and other decorations on the outside of your house and on your outdoor shrubs and trees.
Buy gifts for family and friends and pile them under the tree.
Hang stockings from your mantel so Santa can leave little items inside when he visits.
Ask your children to write down a wish list of the toys they would like to receive.
Share the list with Santa Claus so he can fill their requests. Expect him to arrive on Christmas Eve in a sled drawn by reindeer, carrying a red sack filled with gifts.
Play Christmas music in your house to get in the holiday spirit; some popular choices include "Silent Night" and "Deck the Halls."
Prepare a huge Christmas feast with foods such as turkey, ham, stuffing and vegetables; serve mince pie for dessert. Include other favorite recipes from your childhood holiday meals.
Attend church on Christmas Eve.
Remember that the true meaning of the season is really about giving.
Things You'll Need :
Christmas Gifts
Gift Ribbons
Ribbons
Tissue Paper
Gift Cards
CD Players
Christmas Stockings
Christmas Tree Lights
Christmas Tree Ornaments
Christmas Trees
Gift Bags
Gift Bows
Wrapping Paper
Christmas CDs
Tissue paper
Send Christmas cards to family and friends wishing them a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Set up a live or artificial Christmas tree in your home. Decorate it with ornaments and lights.
Hang mistletoe in a doorway. It is traditional for people to kiss when they stand underneath this small, scented sprig.
Place lights and other decorations on the outside of your house and on your outdoor shrubs and trees.
Buy gifts for family and friends and pile them under the tree.
Hang stockings from your mantel so Santa can leave little items inside when he visits.
Ask your children to write down a wish list of the toys they would like to receive.
Share the list with Santa Claus so he can fill their requests. Expect him to arrive on Christmas Eve in a sled drawn by reindeer, carrying a red sack filled with gifts.
Play Christmas music in your house to get in the holiday spirit; some popular choices include "Silent Night" and "Deck the Halls."
Prepare a huge Christmas feast with foods such as turkey, ham, stuffing and vegetables; serve mince pie for dessert. Include other favorite recipes from your childhood holiday meals.
Attend church on Christmas Eve.
Remember that the true meaning of the season is really about giving.
How to Keep a Christmas Tree Fresh
Bringing a freshly cut tree into your home is as much a treat for your senses as it is a responsibility. Left unattended, a tree not only dries out and loses its natural, woodsy scent, but drops needles and becomes a fire hazard; the wrong Christmas lights are only one form of ignition. You can decrease danger and keep the tree fresh for three to four weeks with the right care before and after setting it up.
Cut about 1/4 inch from the tree trunk if the tree was stored for more than 12 hours after harvest. Make the cut straight across, perpendicular to the trunk, using a handsaw. This improves water uptake and helps the tree stand upright in its stand.
Store the tree with its trunk in a bucket of water in a cool, shady or dimly lit area such as a carport or unheated garage if you don't plan to bring it inside for a day or more. Add water to the bucket as needed and check it daily.
Choose an ideal indoor place for the tree. The tree must be at least 3 feet from any flame or heat source such as a fireplace, candles, lamps or radiator to reduce fire hazard and dehydration. Position the tree out of direct sunlight to slow the drying-out process, extending its freshness. Rearrange furniture if necessary.
Erect the tree indoors in a suitable tree stand.
Check the stand's water reservoir daily and add water as needed. Make sure the room is not overly warm as this increases the tree's need for water. Keep the room only as warm as necessary or turn down the heat before leaving the home.
Use light-emitting-diode Christmas-tree lights if you plan to decorate the tree with lights.
Comb your fingers through the tree's needles daily to check for dryness. If needles drop off, the tree is no longer fresh. Remove it from the home.
Cut about 1/4 inch from the tree trunk if the tree was stored for more than 12 hours after harvest. Make the cut straight across, perpendicular to the trunk, using a handsaw. This improves water uptake and helps the tree stand upright in its stand.
Store the tree with its trunk in a bucket of water in a cool, shady or dimly lit area such as a carport or unheated garage if you don't plan to bring it inside for a day or more. Add water to the bucket as needed and check it daily.
Choose an ideal indoor place for the tree. The tree must be at least 3 feet from any flame or heat source such as a fireplace, candles, lamps or radiator to reduce fire hazard and dehydration. Position the tree out of direct sunlight to slow the drying-out process, extending its freshness. Rearrange furniture if necessary.
Erect the tree indoors in a suitable tree stand.
Check the stand's water reservoir daily and add water as needed. Make sure the room is not overly warm as this increases the tree's need for water. Keep the room only as warm as necessary or turn down the heat before leaving the home.
Use light-emitting-diode Christmas-tree lights if you plan to decorate the tree with lights.
Comb your fingers through the tree's needles daily to check for dryness. If needles drop off, the tree is no longer fresh. Remove it from the home.
How to Be a Princess
To be a princess, a girl must possess a personality of good morals and beliefs. Also, a princess has a positive frame of mind and knows how to be beautiful both inside and out.
Inside your heart, feel confident and happy. Smile and think about how beautiful you really are. Don't let anyone else tell you you're not beautiful because a princess is always beautiful.
Play some of your favorite fairytale music while getting ready to be a princess.
Let your beauty shine naturally and highlight your beauty when preparing yourself:
Nails: Use some sea salt to wash your hands with and some aromatic oil to help your hands look more natural. File your nails and use cuticle oil. Do up your nails with something light - either clear or pink polish is good.
Hair: Wash and condition your hair. Then, brush it real nice. Add some mouse or gel to highlight curls or nothing at all for thinner hair. Feel free to put your hair up in a fashionable do if you prefer but the more natural it looks, the better.
Make up: Use some lotion or oil as a base on your face. Find some shades that mostly match and highlight your skin tone. The more natural colors will look best. Do not use bright colors unless the princess dress can create a good match. Do, however, try a lipstick that highlights your tone. A simple pink or red will look best.
Jewelry: Wear something elegant and nice. Try a gold or silver chain with a big beautiful gem, matching earrings, and a ring. If you would like, also add a jewel to your hair.
Get dressed. If you prefer, get out some tights or pantyhose and put them on. Get out your princess dress and hold it close to your body, dance around and be merry while putting it on. Choose some pretty dress shoes to match and put them on. Get out your tiara and set it upon your head. Be sure to fasten it in place so that it doesn't fall off.
Smile and look at yourself in the mirror. Smile again and then go show everyone how beautiful you really are. Feel the magic you are able to give to everyone with your good mannerism. Talk to everyone and offer kind messages that inspire people and make them feel good.
Be kind...
Inside your heart, feel confident and happy. Smile and think about how beautiful you really are. Don't let anyone else tell you you're not beautiful because a princess is always beautiful.
Play some of your favorite fairytale music while getting ready to be a princess.
Let your beauty shine naturally and highlight your beauty when preparing yourself:
Nails: Use some sea salt to wash your hands with and some aromatic oil to help your hands look more natural. File your nails and use cuticle oil. Do up your nails with something light - either clear or pink polish is good.
Hair: Wash and condition your hair. Then, brush it real nice. Add some mouse or gel to highlight curls or nothing at all for thinner hair. Feel free to put your hair up in a fashionable do if you prefer but the more natural it looks, the better.
Make up: Use some lotion or oil as a base on your face. Find some shades that mostly match and highlight your skin tone. The more natural colors will look best. Do not use bright colors unless the princess dress can create a good match. Do, however, try a lipstick that highlights your tone. A simple pink or red will look best.
Jewelry: Wear something elegant and nice. Try a gold or silver chain with a big beautiful gem, matching earrings, and a ring. If you would like, also add a jewel to your hair.
Get dressed. If you prefer, get out some tights or pantyhose and put them on. Get out your princess dress and hold it close to your body, dance around and be merry while putting it on. Choose some pretty dress shoes to match and put them on. Get out your tiara and set it upon your head. Be sure to fasten it in place so that it doesn't fall off.
Smile and look at yourself in the mirror. Smile again and then go show everyone how beautiful you really are. Feel the magic you are able to give to everyone with your good mannerism. Talk to everyone and offer kind messages that inspire people and make them feel good.
Be kind...
How to Be Mentally Strong
There are many benefits to being mentally strong. Your confidence will automatically increase, as will your ability to make sound decisions. Difficult situations, such as illness or work related stress, can be managed much easier if you are mentally strong.
Practice meditating. You simply have to turn your thoughts inward and relax in order to meditate. Breathe deeply and accept all things as they are in that moment. Do this several times a day to re-center yourself.
Get plenty of exercise. Push yourself hard when you exercise to prove to yourself that you're stronger than you think you are. There is a correlation between mental strength and strenuous physical activity.
Focus yourself on the task at hand. Instead of daydreaming about what you're going to do on the following weekend, be completely involved with whatever you are doing in the moment. Powerful concentration equals a mental strength.
Change your attitude in a positive direction. If you hear negative thoughts in your head, shut them off and put a positive spin on them. People with a positive attitude are more likely to respond with strength and confidence in any given situation. Share your worries and concerns with someone. You can also journal your thoughts and feelings if you prefer. Sharing your negative feelings takes away much of their power.
Accept things as they are. Knowing that you can't change anything other than your attitude and actions gives you power. You get to choose how you react to any given situation.
Good luck...
Get plenty of exercise. Push yourself hard when you exercise to prove to yourself that you're stronger than you think you are. There is a correlation between mental strength and strenuous physical activity.
Focus yourself on the task at hand. Instead of daydreaming about what you're going to do on the following weekend, be completely involved with whatever you are doing in the moment. Powerful concentration equals a mental strength.
Change your attitude in a positive direction. If you hear negative thoughts in your head, shut them off and put a positive spin on them. People with a positive attitude are more likely to respond with strength and confidence in any given situation. Share your worries and concerns with someone. You can also journal your thoughts and feelings if you prefer. Sharing your negative feelings takes away much of their power.
Accept things as they are. Knowing that you can't change anything other than your attitude and actions gives you power. You get to choose how you react to any given situation.
Good luck...
How to Teach Children to be Kind to Animals
The love of animals seems to be innate for all children, but that doesn't mean they always know how to behave around animals. Children can be cruel to animals often because they don't know any better. It is important to teach children to be kind to animals so they grow up with respect for others.
Demonstrate kindness towards animals through your own actions. Always show your child that animals deserve respect. Pet and hold animals correctly and never speak of harming animals.
Show your child the correct way to pet and hold animals. Teach your child to ask permission before approaching another person's animal. Talk about why an animal may react negatively around people.
Discuss with your children why it's inappropriate to tease animals. Tell them that animals are living, breathing creatures capable of feeling pain. Ask your child to describe proper ways of playing and interacting with animals.
Watch your child's interactions with animals. Make sure an adult is present when an animal is around your child. Observe your child showing kindness to animals.
Contact your local Human Society or animal shelter. Ask the staff if they teach animal safety and kindness classes. Take your child to the shelter to learn about how to behave around different types of animals.
Allow your child to have a pet of their own. It can be as simple as a fish. A child who has the responsibility of caring for an animal learns to love and care for animals in general.
Be kind & love...
Demonstrate kindness towards animals through your own actions. Always show your child that animals deserve respect. Pet and hold animals correctly and never speak of harming animals.
Show your child the correct way to pet and hold animals. Teach your child to ask permission before approaching another person's animal. Talk about why an animal may react negatively around people.
Discuss with your children why it's inappropriate to tease animals. Tell them that animals are living, breathing creatures capable of feeling pain. Ask your child to describe proper ways of playing and interacting with animals.
Watch your child's interactions with animals. Make sure an adult is present when an animal is around your child. Observe your child showing kindness to animals.
Contact your local Human Society or animal shelter. Ask the staff if they teach animal safety and kindness classes. Take your child to the shelter to learn about how to behave around different types of animals.
Allow your child to have a pet of their own. It can be as simple as a fish. A child who has the responsibility of caring for an animal learns to love and care for animals in general.
Be kind & love...
How to Talk to a Quiet Girl - Dating Tips
Talking to girls in general is hard enough, let alone trying to start up a conversation with a girl who is quiet by nature. There are a number of things to keep in mind when striking up a conversation with a quiet girl. Being courteous and asking about her interests go a long way when speaking with a girl who many be shy or introverted. When to keep her qualities in mind, you're likely to have success in striking up a conversation with her.
Be polite. Common courtesy and politeness will appeal to her more reserved nature. Give her a chance to respond to you and actually listen to her. Do not take superficial responses as non-interest. Being shy can make talking to others difficult at first.
Find a common interest. To get her to open up to you, find something that you both like to do, such as read, watch movies, listen to music, or take part in outdoor activities. Try to find some topic for which she can and will contribute to the conversation with genuine interest.
Drop the theatrics. Chances are she does not like to be in the spotlight. Howling like a dog or giving a "cat call" will probably embarrass and offend her. Respect her personal space and surroundings. Keep your volume and gestures down to a normal, calm level. Avoid rude or coarse language.
Do not assume she is unintelligent. How frequently or loudly a person talks is not indicative of their intelligence. She has probably been observing everyone around her and is more informed of where she is and what is happening that someone right in the middle of the mix.
Be honest and caring in your conversation and responses. Lying or exaggerating to try to get her to open up or like you will ultimately backfire in the end. Trust will probably be very important to someone who is shy.
Make her feel special. Do not compare her to other women, especially friends that she may have come with. Focus your attention on her unique and attractive qualities.
Be kind & love...
Find a common interest. To get her to open up to you, find something that you both like to do, such as read, watch movies, listen to music, or take part in outdoor activities. Try to find some topic for which she can and will contribute to the conversation with genuine interest.
Drop the theatrics. Chances are she does not like to be in the spotlight. Howling like a dog or giving a "cat call" will probably embarrass and offend her. Respect her personal space and surroundings. Keep your volume and gestures down to a normal, calm level. Avoid rude or coarse language.
Do not assume she is unintelligent. How frequently or loudly a person talks is not indicative of their intelligence. She has probably been observing everyone around her and is more informed of where she is and what is happening that someone right in the middle of the mix.
Be honest and caring in your conversation and responses. Lying or exaggerating to try to get her to open up or like you will ultimately backfire in the end. Trust will probably be very important to someone who is shy.
Make her feel special. Do not compare her to other women, especially friends that she may have come with. Focus your attention on her unique and attractive qualities.
Be kind & love...
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