Recipe for DIY Tropical Mango Body Scrub

In My Mind, I’m Somewhere Tropical
DIY Mango Body Scrub

Mango Body Scrub

With kids screaming and one million and one household chores to complete, sometimes it’s nice to take a moment, close your eyes and imagine you’re somewhere tropical. This month is Pregnancy Awareness Month, and whether you’re currently expecting or have passed the days of baby showers and infants, it’s the perfect time for each and every mom to take a second to take care of herself and de-stress with a gorgeous DIY beauty treatment that will leave her glowing and rejuvenated.

This DIY treatment is inspired by the tropical beauty of Honolulu – specifically the Na Ho’ola Spa at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. This gorgeous island destination is home to some of the most tropical and luxurious pampering spa treatments in the world. The masks and treatments are all-natural and inspired by the reinvigorating ability of a tropical getaway. During the LomiLomi Facial, estheticians harness the natural exfoliating properties of fruit acids – in this case, the fruit acids found in mangoes. Mango does absolute wonders for the skin, leaving the complexion purified and deeply exfoliated and cleansed.

Even if you aren’t jetting off for your own LomiLomi Facial anytime in the near future, you can steal this Tropical treatment inspired by one of the more popular hotels in Honolulu, for yourself in the form of this DIY Mango Body Scrub. It’s incredibly easy to make and use and is the perfect way to experience the relaxation of a spa day in an hour or less in your own home.

DIY MANGO BODY SCRUB

You’ll Need:

salt
1 Finely Chopped or Pureed Mango
1/4 Cup Instant Oats
1 Cup of Castor Sugar
1 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
4 Drops of Essential Orange Oil
1 tbsp Pineapple Juice

What To Do:

Place the peeled mango and oats into a blender and mix. Next, add the remaining ingredients and stir until well incorporated. If you want a deep exfoliate, increase the amount of sugar used. The finished product will have a thick, gritty consistency and a very fruity, tropical smell. Take the scrub into the shower with you, and slowly rub in circular motions over damp skin to exfoliate, cleanse and tone the skin. When you rinse off, be sure to put some sort of covering over the drain to capture the remnants of the scrub. This treatment is luxurious, but can be a little messy. Remember to also wipe down the shower or tub after using any body treatment that contains oils, as they can make surfaces slippery. Enjoy!

The Entrepreneur Revolution

This is, without doubt, one of the most exciting times to be living and working. The 21st century millionaire looks very different to the millionaires of the past. No longer do you have to be male, from the ‘right’ family, and running a multi national organization to be a millionaire. The person who walked past you yesterday on the street, the person in front of you in the queue to get your morning coffee this morning could likely be one of today’s entrepreneur millionaires – or on the way to becoming one.

And, guess what? They are not all men!

Welcome to the entrepreneur revolution. A ‘job for life’ has not existed for many years now, but most people are having a hard time catching up with that fact. The portfolio career has come into its own. This revolution is perfectly positioned to tap into everything that women do exceptionally well, quite naturally and unconsciously and without any stress.

Why? Because we were born to multi task in our sleep, our default communication style is one of collaboration and sharing, our natural characters are empowering and inspiring, we automatically see the best in everyone, we know how to operate on minimum sleep and maximum distraction and still get the job done, and we have creativity and vision coming out of our pores.

The Body Shop was devised over a cup of tea around the kitchen table, and look what happened with that idea!
By its very nature, the entrepreneur revolution is the perfect fit for the 21st century woman. The woman who has given up the ridiculous vision of previous generations of being super woman, rather the woman who knows what she wants, appreciates her value and power, is prepared to ask for what she needs, is able to stand in the centre of her own magnificence without blame or guilt and has the ability to change the world whilst changing nappies at the same time!

Welcome to our time! And it’s about time frankly! Enough with waiting in the wings for our curtain call, we can do our own calling thanks very much! However, we can live our lives our way whilst keeping our bras on – it would be a disaster for all concerned if I took mine off! We no longer have to mimic male testosterone driven character traits to be successful. We can now embrace our fabulous female character traits with pride and know with every cell of our bodies that we will succeed, flourish and blossom as a result.

We have the passion, the vision and the determination to make the most of this entrepreneur climate, we are in control of how business will run in the future and we are responsible for creating the healthy future for the women coming up behind us to step into.

No longer do we have to wait to be ‘seen’ as being good at our jobs to get the promotion and salary we deserve, as entrepreneurs we set our own salaries and always know we will be paid what we are worth.

All businesses will benefit from female entrepreneurs as we crate a catalyst for change wherever we go, we introduce the benefits of collaboration and inclusion that even the most established multi national organizations cannot ignore.

One of the tracks of my life is Sisters are doing it for themselves by Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin. That song was released a couple of decades ago, but now we are really living the message, with passion, conviction and power.

This is the time to step into the spotlight of your magnificence and shine. The world needs you!

Guest post written by: Katie Day

katie dayAbout Katie:

Katie Day is now on her 2nd book The Heart of Business continuing on from the The High-Heeled Leader: Embrace Your Feminine Power In Life And Work
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Katie is currently working on some very exciting projects, as well as her new training program from her 2nd book. This very successful program around Unclogging the Arteries of Business and creating workability and love in the work place has been a big hit with small business as well as large corporate company’s.

The Best 2011 Swimwear for Fashionable Housewives

Women are a lot like fingerprints – no two are the same. While one housewife may enjoy gardening, an occasional glass of wine and extravagant fashions, another may loath anything with stems, abhors alcohol and would rather play with leaves than pay full price for her clothing. Who is right? The beauty is that in the game of fashion, there are no wrongs, only wrongs for you. And with summer a few short months away, every fashionable housewife will need this summer staple – the swimsuit. Whether you’re into bikinis, tankinis, or one-pieces, there is a style for everyone. Read on to find the best swimsuit for your personality, body type and a few tips to guarantee you’ll be wearing the best fitting swimwear this season.

For the Housewife with a Large Bust

Freya Swimwear: To often women with large breasts must sacrifice support for style. Not anymore! Freya Swimwear is designed for women with D cups and larger and suits run up to a size 40G. The line consists of tankinis, bikinis and one-pieces so you’ll have plenty of options regardless of your coverage style. The best part is the tops run by bra size so you’re guaranteed a great, customized fit. (If you don’t know your size, check out my bra fitting calculator.)


For the Housewife with a Small Bust

Voda Swimwear: The grass always seems greener on the other side. Big busted women want to look smaller and small busted women want more cleavage. Thankfully both can have their cake and eat to it. For the petites, there’s the fabulous Envy collection by Voda Swimwear. These attractive bikinis have special padding that will push your girls up but won’t get heavy when wet. Suits run in small, medium and large and come in four fun colors.


For the Housewife with a Pool Boy

Karla Colletto: Three words. Oh. Em. Gee. This season’s selections are beyond hot, with trendy one-shoulder one pieces to red-hot bandeau bikini tops, this collection will make you want to go to the beach just to rock your new swimwear. The line consists of one-pieces, bikinis and swim skirts and runs in dress sizes so you’re sure to find your best fit.


For the Chic Housewife

Panache Swimwear: Like Freya Swimwear, Panache is for gals with D cups and up who wish to have the utmost support with bra-size bikini and tankini tops. The collection is diverse in its designs and you can either select a solid-color swimsuit or one with a chic print. Suits are supportive and will cover all the right areas.


For the Pregnant Housewife

Anita Swimwear: Anita Swimwear understands what pregnant women want and they design their swimwear accordingly. Comfort, support and a flattering silhouette that won’t constrict baby is the goal of each piece.


Swimwear Fit Tips

    • Your swimwear top should fit as snuggly as a good fitting bra. The snugger the band, the more support your bust will have.
    • If you have a hard-to-fit body type, consider buying your tops and bottoms separately. This way you’ll be able to buy the correct bottom and top size without sacrificing fit or style.
    • For a perfect fit, consider bra sized swimwear. This will provide the most amount of bust support.

If you have any questions, feel free to call my expert bra fit hotline at 1-888-262-4887.

Happy swimwear shopping!

Written by: Linda “The Bra Lady” Becker | LindasOnline.com


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Traveling & Vacation Tips from 3floz.com

1. Jack Black Oil Free Sun Guard SPF 45- Surprise, it isn’t just for men! I am crazy about wearing sunscreen and this one is water & sweat resistant and lasts for hours so I don’t have to worry about constantly reapplying.

2. Air Repair Rescue Balm- By now you know I don’t leave home without a tube of this. I slather it on my lips & include a dolip in my body lotion to insure ultimate hydration.

3. Archipelago Mint Lotion- After a day in the sun this lotion is cooling & moisturizing.

4. David Kirsch Super Greens- I love traveling but inevitably I eat unhealthy and don’t get enough fruits and vegetables so I drink 1-2 packets daily.

Fun Fashion Trends for Spring 2011

There are tons of new trends hitting runways for Spring 2011, but a few of them really caught my eye. The best part?

These trends are actually wearable for real women – super models need not apply!

Spring 2011 Trends To Try:

1. Bangles

Bangle bracelets are infinitely wearable and are the perfect go-to accessory when you want to update your look quickly and affordably. If you’re a bargain hunter like I am, you can easily find a few bangle bracelets to spice up your wardrobe for less than $10. Forever21 has a great selection of bangles starting at $1.50 (yes, you read that right!)

2. ‘70’s inspired Dresses

Whether your tastes run on the bohemian side or you love getting dolled up with flair and sophistication, you’ll love the 70’s revival we saw on runways! Think sleek, satiny retro gowns in deep jewel tones for night, or high waist pants and a bell-sleeve top for day.

3. Sheer Clothing

While not new, sheer layers have made a huge statement on the runways for Spring 2011. To make this potentially X-rated trend work for you in the real world, stay away from clothing that leaves nothing to the imagination. Instead, wear a nude camisole under something filmy and sheer for a hint of sex appeal without the, ahem, inappropriate visuals.

4. Bright Colors

What better way to welcome Spring than with a huge palette of gorgeous bright and bold colors to choose from? Citrus hues, turquoise, and other tropical shades are making a splash on runways and you can easily pull off this look too. If you’re too shy to go totally bold in a bright orange dress, for example, you can still add a flash of color to your outfit with a bright accessory (think a hot pick statement ring or a turquoise belt.)

Spring 2011 promises to be an amazing time for fashion, and all of the trends highlighted above are totally wearable for real women.

Which trend are you the most excited for?

U by Kotex Tampons Product Review

U tampons are a really creative and intriguing new line of tampons by Kotex. These tampons are not your average tampons; they are vibrantly colored and conveniently sized to fit into any small space (a back pocket for example). Their easy open packaging and “snap into place” applicator make them hassle free and effortless to use.

I highly recommend U tampons not just because of their attractive packaging and practical use, but because of their comfort. They have got to be one of the most comfortable kinds of tampons I have ever used! The application and changing is quick and painless without the unnecessary tenderness other tampons may cause.

I not only love this product, I appreciate it. This is the first time I have used a tampon that was definitely made with a real woman’s comfort in mind. So thank you Kotex for finally making tampons the way they should have been made all along!

Head on over to ubykotex.com to receive free samples so you can try these out for yourself!

Buy U by Kotex Tampons, Pads and Pantiliners

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- Jaclyn Jenkins

Refresh Your Summer Shoes and Sandals with KIWI

Nearly everyone has a fond memory of their father – or grandfather – pulling out his shoe care kit, complete with a tin of KIWI shoe polish and that old rag you just knew had seen better days. Well, the world’s number one shoe care brand is playing hard and fast in today’s busy, multi-tasking world. Today’s KIWI is no longer just stodgy old polish. The brand has innovated its product line with new shoe polish, disposable wipes, many cleaners and protectors, and even gel insoles.

With a focus on convenience, comfort and style, KIWI has also just signed on professional dancer and two-time champion of Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke as their fabulous new spokesperson. Who knows better the importance of keeping your feet looking and feeling good?

Check out our guest post from Cheryl Burke herself!

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