FALL Dry Skin Fix

We all know mother nature is coming with a vengeance and the winter season is arising!  I don't know about you but my skin is twice as high maintenance during this season.  I thing i learned that is muy importante is that you CAN'T use the same products on your skin that you were using during the Spring/Summer.  TRUE statement!  

If your skin suffers from dryness, itching, eczema, psoriasis, or just plain o'le ashy.  Here's the solution!  First thing is to gently EXFOLIATE in the shower with warm water.  Easy enough right?  Make sure you pick out a MOISTURIZING soap/shower gel/etc that has micro beads and use a LOOFAH.  

  

Also look for soaps with original or UNSCENTED without all that fancy shmancy complicated scents.  Hard to do since we all want to smell that nice scent while showering.  

 

Next, you want to towel pat dry and immediately after bathing/showering apply lotion!  LOTION, LOTION, LOTION!  After that nice exfoliating action we want to make sure that we replenish moisture back into the skin so that the barrier can be protected from the harsh weather.  The best and most effective product on the market that has been tested and labeled by the "Good Housekeeping" award seal is Eucerin!

Eucerin is expensive yes I know, but its worth every penny!  I have seen Eucerin used at Dermatologist offices and hospitals.  Why? because they know what works!  Wouldn't you rather purchase a product that is effective than a waste of $$$ just because it is a bargain buy?  This lotion is best because it targets the problem without all the extra additives or scents that can IRRITATE the skin.  So make sure the lotion is UNSCENTED or ORIGINAL.  If you want to smell good after showering that's what deodorants and perfumes are for right?  

Happy Skin and Happy Lotioning!

No Doubt & Pink

 

Pick up those Monday blues and stop thinking about what happened this past weekend for a bit.  Two new exciting music news coming your way!  The power houses of No Doubt and Pink returns to the music world!  

I'm really looking forward to the most anticipated reunion comeback of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young, better known as No Doubt.  The native Anaheim, California genre of Ska, Reggae, and Dancehall music group have announced its album release "Push and Shove" on September 25, 2012.  In the meantime their single "Settle Down" drops airway July 16, 2012.  

It has been a decade since the group released its "Rock Steady" album in 2001 and we are ready to have them back in SoCal!  Here is a sneak peak...

  

Back from motherhood land, Pink released a new track July 2, 2012 named "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" and is hitting the airways for the summer.  The new track still brings that "heartbreak relationship trouble" type of feel which we all know is Pink's signature forte.  

The new album named "The Truth About Love" will be released on September 18, 2012. Exciting music to look forward to in the month of September!

Bath Salts and Strawberry Quick

Within the last 2-3 wks the nation has seen bizarre true stories of Man eating man's face.  Reports of several incidents have followed since that of Rudy Eugene's story.  "Zombie-like" behavior has been described as the after math of "Bath Salts."


This drug referred to as "Bath Salts" are now being seen in local smoke shops.  With street names and nicknames such as listed below: 

What are "Bath Salts" you might as?  It is a dangerous chemical drug that if inhaled or for lack of term, "shooted up" has unparalleled behaviors of paranoia, severe aggression, hallucinations, and induce psychosis.  "Bath Salts" is often being sold or poses as synthetic cocaine. 


Another drug making popularity is "Strawberry Quick."  Referred to as "Pop Rocks" candy, and may come in more than one flavor.  "Strawberry Quick" is a new form of Crystalized Meth that takes characteristics of the actual Pop rock candy.  

Perhaps it's due to boredom or "god-like" complex feelings, it's inevitable that there continues to be a lot of bad out there in this world.  As educators, role models, or parents please take the time to advice your kids and young adults.  Thanks for reading!

AIRTIME debuts live!

Napster co-founder and co-creator, Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, unveils Airtime today!

Airtime is a Facebook-connected video-chatting platform on tres chic.  When you log on Airtime.com you see two video-chat windows, a list of your friends from Facebook surfaces to the right of the screen, and a list of your Interest or list of topics on the bottom of the video chat.  The list of interest are highlighted based on commonality.  Airtime can start a random conversation with someone based on these interest or someone who lives in your geographical area.  

Some say it's similar to Google+ or Skype with it's ability to watch YouTube clips while engaging in a video chat together.  Although speculations will have many doubting the potential of the site, the unique ties to Facebook and the 900 million active users, giving it potentially more reach.

Since Airtime is integrated into Facebook, it knows your real identity and can ban you in a hurry if you try and engage in lude video sessions.  The site with snap photos of users periodically to ensure that people are following safety measures.  

Now one question remains: "Will you try Airtime?"

Downy Unstopables Scent Boosters

So I decided to try this at Target as oppose to my usual Downy Fabric Softener liquid.  New product? Why not give it a try right?  I would have to say that i will never go back to fabric softener liquids again!  I use this in combination with my Green Works and ECOS Laundry detergent.  

Target sold the Downy Unstopable Boosters for $7.99/13.0z container.  I believe they have 3 scents available (fresh, lush, and delight).  You can determine which scent is right for you by squeezing and sniffing the container.  Just throw in a cap full to your wash and no alteration is needed to the settings of your washer.  I love this product and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates fresh smelling laundry!

Sinuses/Congestion, Spelt Grain, and Tunes!

Suffer from seasonal allergies?  Spring blossoms got you sneezing?  Congested from being sick?  Have no fear homeopathic solutions are here!  I for one know this method works because my sister has been using it for weeks in place of popping sinus meds (i.e. Zyrtec, Sudafed, Claritin, Allegra, Tavist, Chlor-Trimeton, Benadryl, etc.) So here's the secret!  Are you ready?  Oregano Essential Oil is the magic solution! 

DIRECTIONS:  Fill any regular size soup bowl with boiling hot water (DO NOT microwave H2O).  Put 3-4 drops of the Oregano Oil and swish around with a spoon.  Take a workout towel and put over your head.  Breath in the vapor from the bowl.  Make sure to take deep good breaths to reap the benefits.  Best done at night before going to bed!  Repeat daily as needed!

 

For the brown rice or quinoa lovers, i've got a healthier alternative!  I recently discovered Spelt Grain Berries. Got this 1lb bag at Whole Foods for $4.  It has more protein per serving than brown rice or quinoa combined! Although it takes up more time and water to cook, (1c of grain per 3c of h2O) it delivers a nuttier taste and fluffier texture than quinoa.  With 24 grams of protein per 1c, i say its worth a try.  From a healthy standpoint it is always good to try new things to shake up the palate.  Can't always eat the same mundane flavor, it gets quite boring!

LOVE THE ORIGINAL BUT DIG THE REMIX:

Soul II Soul - Back to Life

  

Sean Kingston ft. Ti - Back 2 Life

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION!  
DRINK THAT CERVEZA, TEQUILA, AND MARGARITAS, SALUD!

JANster DV

NEW TV Shows and Music!

Ladies if you missed the premiere of The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet show on Lifetime TV then you're in luck!  The first episode is online featuring "Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Silverman, and Zoe Saldana."  This is a no holds barred conversation with celebrities describing their intimate thoughts and experiences that you won't get in magazines or the tabloids.  Here is the link to Episode 1 "Love/Loss."

Guys i didn't leave you out!  I've got something for you as well.  Check out Syfy's Total Blackout!  You will laugh your asses off!  If you are a fan of "Fear Factor" and "Punk'd, then this show is a perfect mash up!  Jaleel White host the contestants who faces off with their fears in absolute darkness!  Episode 1 "Entering the Darkness" will leave you wanting more!  First episode also has this funny Filipino guy in it name Marq..LOL!  You gotta watch it!  

It's FRIDAY guys and what better way to start the weekend with some music mash up of old and new!  Remember Eddie Murphy's 1985 hit "Party All the Time" Here's a 2012 rendition take on the song by "Asher Roth ft Meek Mill - Party Girl"

"Usher - Scream"

Have a fun filled last weekend in April and good eats!

JANster DV