Your outfits reveal your personality

What women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too, a new study has revealed. Jennifer Baumgartner, a clinical psychologist, has claimed that one’s wardrobe decisions tell others about their secret desires.
    In her book, the 34-year-old, who is also a wardrobe consultant, described the mistakes women typically make when buying clothes. Many fall into the trap of only buying designer labels, wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much. Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut, defined as having not changed your look for the past five years.
    Cleavage-exposing clothes, such as those favoured by actor Christina Hendricks, are about feeling powerful and in control. Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that “femininity means weakness, not power”. While high heels can make women appear less intelligent, it inspires confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues at the same time. If you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair, beware. You may be “overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself out of guilt or exhaustion”. A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker, while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grownup.
    “All of our behaviours, from the food we eat to the men we date, are motivated by internal factors. Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them? All you need to do is note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns. It is then that you can make real change, and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you,”
source(timesofindia)

Tattoo Care And Tips

Getting inked may be painful, but all that can go to naught if you are unable to ensure that your tattoo heals properly. Its a few days of extra care and attention, but the time invested will go a long way in ensuring that your tattoo remains the same way for a long time. Here’s a basic checklist of what you need to keep in mind when it comes to post tattoo care for your skin.

• Do not scratch if your tattoo itches. It is important to let the skin form a scab, which falls off on its own in due course. If you peel it off by force, you run the risk of having the ink leak out.
• Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight.
• Avoid swimming pools, especially public ones.
• Also avoid hot tubs and hot showers.
• Avoid pouring water on your tattoo for at least 10 days. Wash your hands, put a few drops of cold water over your tattoo to wet the surface, pat it dry lightly with a clean tissue and apply Vaseline over the entire surface of the tattoo.
• Do not apply sunscreen lotion on the tattoo.
• It takes the skin about three-four days to form the scab, and then it takes anywhere between seven-10 days for the scab to come off, though in some cases, it can take up to a fortnight.
• Once the scab falls, the skin will still have a shiny dry layer which is actually the skin that is healing. Take care of that too.

  source(timesofindia)

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Tackling the Muffin Top

After bingeing out and being lazy, I now have a muffin belly. What fitness regime and diet should I follow?
A: Abdominal fat is the most common problem related to weight gain and also the most difficult to get rid of. A 'muffin belly' may not only look ugly but is also associated with problems like type 2 diabetes and heart ailments. Abdominal weight gain is largely due to a high-calorie diet, lack of exercise, and high stress levels.
One has to attack the fat through a three-dimensional plan which includes nutrition, cardio and abdominal exercise. 


Have smaller meals: Never skip a meal (especially not breakfast); eat smaller portions five to six times a day. Your diet should have low carbs, low fat and no starch and sugar. Avoid canned juices, aerated drinks and alcohol. Drink at least two to three litres of water daily.
Shed calories with cardio: Hydrate well before, during and after the cardio workout. Warm up before the exercise and cool down after.Cardio exercises like jogging, swimming, aerobics or dancing for up to an hour a day will help you burn excess calories.Doing crunches while lying on a mat or using a stability ball for 15-20 minutes a day helps tone the abdominal muscles. While the focus is on your abs, do not neglect your lower back. Some back-strengthening exercises are required as well to balance the muscular strength in and around the trunk area. Do these exercises under supervision as they need to be correctly executed.
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How to prevent yourself from getting a tan

The harmful UV rays of the scorching sun can damage your skin. While some can pull off that sexy tanned look, others detest that bronze tinge in their complexion. Here are some ways to avoid getting a tan:
• Always keep a sunblock/sun-screen lotion handy and keep applying it at regular intervals throughout the day. This layer of lotion will protect skin from getting damaged.
• Use homemade face packs like ubtan (a mixture of besan and haldi). This nourishes the skin, leaving it healthy and rejuvenated after it’s drained in the sun.
• Scrub your face at least twice a week to get rid of that dead skin. This will remove the tan as well.

How To Clean Stuffed Toys

Stuffed animals can take a lot of abuse, but can also breed bacteria and nastiness. keep them looking (and smelling!) their best with the instructions below. You may need to perform only the first couple steps if your toy is only lightly soiled. Otherwise, consider performing all five steps.
What You’ll Need

• Soft cloth
• Vacuum cleaner or lint roller (optional)
• Brush
• Laundry detergent
• Washing machine
• Zippered pillowcase
• Baking soda (optional)

Give those Stuffed Animals a Bath

• Surface clean first to remove dust - If you use a vacuum, do not use the short- or long-pile adjustment.
• Be careful not to vacuum up any accessories that may be attached to the toy.
• Check for spots and stains - Mix 3-tbsp. dish soap with 1/4-tsp. ammonia and 3/4-c. water. Whisk the solution and apply only the froth to the affected areas. Wipe off with a damp cloth.
• Mix 1/4-c. water with 1/2-c. rubbing alcohol and 1/2-tsp. dish soap. Whisk the solution and apply only the forth to the affected areas. Wipe off with a damp cloth.
• Machine wash - Do not washing old or delicate toys in the washing machine. To remove odor, you can try placing them in a paper bag with some baking soda. Shake the bag until the toy is covered and let sit 30 minutes.
• You may then brush the baking soda off with a towel.
• Do not place very large toys (over 18 in.) in the washing machine.
• Do not wash any toys that are stuffed with fiberfill or foam beads, stuffed very densely, or contains paper or plastic stiffeners or joints.
• Remove toys from the washing machine, brush, and air dry.
• Maintain your toys and keep them looking new

Eating Healthy Breakfast

While any breakfast may be better than no breakfast, there are some foods you might want to avoid because they're high in added sugars, sodium, saturated fats and calories. Cut back on sugary breakfast cereals (over 5.0 grams per serving), high-calorie pastries, and meats like bacon and sausage that are high in saturated fat and sodium.


Breakfast should include a healthy source of protein and plenty of fibre; the combination will help satisfy your hunger and will keep you feeling full until lunch time. The protein can come from low-fat meat, low-fat dairy products, or nuts and nut butters. Eggs are also a good source of protein. They're also high in saturated fats, but one egg only has about 75 calories and they're quite satiating so it can help keep the hunger pangs away. High-fibre foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
A healthy breakfast doesn't need to be extravagant or take a long time to prepare. Try an easier breakfast -- something simple like a hard boiled egg, a piece of 100-percent whole grain toast along with a cup of 100-percent fruit juice. And there's nothing wrong with a bowl of cold whole-grain cereal with berries and low-fat milk (remember to check the cereal label for grams of sugar). You can also purchase breakfast bars made from different types of cereal, but remember to read the label because many of these bars are high in sugar.
If you really don't like to eat breakfast first thing in the morning, you can split it up into two smaller meals. Eat a hard boiled egg, or a small cup of yogurt at home before you leave for work, then about an hour or two later, take a break from work and snack on an apple and a handful of healthy nuts like pecans or walnuts.
source(shreen jegvit)

Don’t Skip Breakfast

Research tidies indicate that children who eat breakfast perform better on cognitive tests and in school. Maybe it works that way for adults too since our brains need fuel to work properly. If that's the case, skipping breakfast may be a bad idea.

Skipping breakfast is a common strategy for people who are trying to lose weight, but unfortunately, it's usually not a successful strategy. Your body (or more likely, your brain) expects to be refuelled a few times each day. When you don't eat breakfast you may feel so hungry by lunch time that you eat more foods than you normally would, which cancels out the calories you cut by skipping breakfast. You may also be tempted to choose foods that are not the healthiest choices when you feel like you're starving.
For many people, eating breakfast may is an important part of a weight loss diet. Research studies tell us that people who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight. Some experts believe eating breakfast keeps your metabolism running higher because skipping meals causes the body to kick into 'starvation' mode. This sounds impressive, but it really isn't what happens -- it takes three or for days of eating nothing before the body starts gearing down your metabolism. It's more likely that people who regularly eat breakfast also make good dietary choices the rest of the day.
source(shreen jegtvig)

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Skin Care Tips

First on the list of our beauty tips for girls are some skin care essential for you to enjoy!
(Tissue Test): One of the most important aspects of taking care of your skin involves knowing exactly what skin type you have. The five basic skin types are sensitive, normal, oily, combination and dry. When you're trying to diagnose your skin type, do a simple test in the morning with a tissue after waking up. This is the easiest way to tell which of the five basic skin types you have. To perform the test, just unfold the tissue, and lay it so that the tissue covers your face. Then press it onto your skin, and remove the tissue to see what it reveals. Use these descriptions to find your skin type in order to take proper care of yourself.
(Sensitive Skin): Your tissue will have little-to-no oil left over from your skin. Sensitive skin can become a challenge to treat since it often feels tight and dry with reddish-scaly areas. In addition to this, sensitive skin can itch and tingle with spotty breakouts. If your skin becomes inflamed or irritated easily, then you probably have sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin Care Tips: Avoid facial exfoliants and cleansers with sand or peach pits to avoid worsening your red skin; instead, use cleansers made with castile soap because it is soothing and gentle on your skin. Do not use facial cleansers that contain large amounts of benzoyl peroxide, alpha-hydroxy-acid (AHA) and/or beta-hydroxy-acid (BHA) since these can irritate acne further. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find a facial cleanser that treats sensitive skin in drugstores because these are the most common ingredients in many cleansers and exfoliants on the market.
(Normal Skin): The tissue will have no oil left over from your face, and your skin will feel plump, glowy and elastic. Lucky for you, this skin type is the easiest to treat and manage because it continues to have healthy circulation and a clear complexion - even with little-to-no care involved. Those lucky enough to have the normal skin type will continue to have clear skin as they age.
Normal Skin Care Tips: The best thing to do if you have normal skin is to wash it every day - morning and night - with gentle soap so you don't irritate the balance that your skin already has. Use a toner if you like, and of course apply a moisturizer daily.
(Oily Skin): If your tissue has traces of oil from where your nose, forehead and cheeks were, then you likely have oily skin. Oily skin is a problem for a lot of girls since it causes skin to look shiny, coarse, thick, greasy, and often leads to uncontrollable breakouts.
Oily Skin Care Tips: To keep your skin looking young and supple, while also keeping it from wrinkling as you get older, use proper facial washes designed to treat oily skin. You won't have any trouble finding treatments for oily skin because there are a variety of products to choose from. But don't use the same soap you use on your body since it will dry your skin out, and leave you with unwanted pimples! Use an exfoliating scrub once or twice a week to combat breakouts.
(Combination Skin): If your tissue has oil on the areas reflecting your nose and forehead only, then your skin type is combination. You are amongst most women, who have a combination of dry and oily skin, and have to use different kinds of care for each zone of their face.
Combination Skin Care Tips: Your dry zones are typically your cheek and eye areas, and these won’t need much attention until the age of 30 or older. The other areas of your face are known as oil zones, and they require daily cleansing and weekly exfoliating with a product designed for oily skin.
(Dry Skin): Girls with dry skin will have a clear tissue, but also skin that feels dry, tight, and flaky once the tissue has been removed. Dry skin is problematic because it is known to age and develop wrinkles faster than oily and combination skin.
Dry Skin Care Tips: You can easily fight off wrinkles and aging by developing healthy skin care habits that involve plenty of moisturizers containing hypoallergenic ingredients. Use lukewarm water to cleanse with since hot water irritates skin. In the winter, these tips are especially important to keep in mind!
source(beauty-tips.net)

Tips For Teens

It’s easy for teenage girls to create looks that are natural and flawless; however, it’s just as easy to create looks that are cakey and overdone. After all, teens are battling acne, worrying about boys, and stressing out over big tests. With all of this being said, sometimes it’s tough for teenage girls to keep up with the latest beauty trends on top of everything else.

Confidence and Self-Esteem

While anybody can learn a few tricks with their makeup brush, not everybody knows how to carry themselves afterward. In short, confidence and self-esteem are also important traits in regards to beauty.

Confidence is what gets girls noticed, and self-esteem is what gives them confidence. All it takes is being willing to try new things and get out of your comfort zone. Everyone has insecurities, but accepting your imperfections is key to unlocking your true potential.

source(beauty-tips.net)

Ugadi With Kids

For all children. Even if you do not traditionally celebrate Ugadi. What better way for kids to understand and enjoy the myriad flavours and festivals of India.

• Its the perfect excuse to do some spring cleaning and decorating! Involve the kids as well. Ask them to weed out toys, books and material they do not need. There is no dearth of things to do with these extras - you can donate them to needy kids, give to friends who might need, perhaps even offload / sell to the Parent tree community. With the little pocket money, your child can buy something new or even donate to some children’s organization.
• Visit a needy children’s organization (schools, orphanages etc.) with your children, and some goodies. What joy for these kids! You might be surprised what a fun experience this might be for your kids as well. Also this can be a profound lesson in empathy, philanthropy and gratefulness for your child.
• Talk to kids about Ugadi. You will be surprised how much they can absorb and imbibe. Tell them about the mixture of neem leaves and jaggery and about life being bitter sweet. it is hands on experience about life’s fundamental philosophies. What about making this mixture? Life’s truths will surely hit hard when they taste this. A reminder for all times.

How is Ugadi celebrated?

Ugadi day is heralded by the early morning oil bath ritual - a holistic cleansing and rejuvenation. This is followed by eating a special mixture of neem leaves for bitterness, jaggery for sweetness, tamarind / mango for sourness, salt for saltiness etc. Basically it is a very tangible reminder of the way life is - bitter sweet with its ups and downs - and that all these flavours of life should be accepted with calm and savoured. People wear nice new clothes and get together with extended families and of course no festival is complete without great food. It is also a time for cleaning the house, doing good deeds and donating to the poor and the needy.

Jewellery Sparkles Brighter

The budget has added more sheen to your jewellery shopping. It has reduced value added tax (VAT) on gold, precious and

    semi-precious stones from 2% to 1%. So, if you are buying a gold ring weighing 10gm at Rs 28,000 (at current prices), you'll now pay Rs 280 as VAT instead of Rs 560. "The rolling back of VAT to 1% is in the true spirit of bringing about uniformity in the tax structure. With this move, Karnataka will be on a par with its neighbours in VAT. This will reboot manufacturing, wholesaling and jewellery distribution in the state, all of which were lying low for the past two years," said Vinod Hayagriv, MD, C Krishniah Chetty & Sons. Higher VAT in Karnataka had led to flight of business and artisans to neighbouring states with lower VAT. "The announcement will arrest this exodus and will lead to increased jewellery trade in the state, resulting in more opportunities for artisans and jewellers," said Rajesh Mehta, chairman, Rajesh Exports. The trade in Karnataka contributed over Rs 150 crore as VAT to the state exchequer in 2011-12.
So this article is very useful for ladies who are very fascinated to jewellery. Enjoy your shopping.
source(timesofindia)

Dealing With Young Children Tips

• Language is a powerful tool and there are a bunch of tactics you need to learn to create the outcomes you want. Here’s a specific tip: Use positive language instead of negative language.
• If you want to have any chance at all of influencing your child’s behaviour, you MUST have rapport first. Rapport simply means having an emotional connection to another person. 

• You can learn LOTS of ways to create this crucial emotional bridge before you change a child’s behaviour.
• We tend to overuse the word “No” when we talk to our kids. You remember the story of the boy who cried wolf, right? The little shepherd boy was bored while watching the sheep so he decided to cry wolf and make the villagers come running. Before long, they stopped responding to his false cries. When a parent cries “No” at every little thing, kids stop listening. The parent’s cries fade into the background.
• You can have multiple ways to get what you want without screaming “NO” at your child – and it simply works better!
• Behaviour is driven by emotion, not Logic. This is fundamental to everything.
• Behaviour, for any person of any age, is determined by their emotional state.
• People act from their emotions, and they later justify their actions with logic.
• But small kids don’t have the ability to use logic, so they act purely from emotion.

Healthy Babies.. Happy India

SOURCE(TIMES OF INDIA)

First 1,000 days shape health for life

New data shows what a woman eats during pregnancy and the new-born's diet till age 2 determine the child’s well-being

SOURCE(THE TIMES OF INDIA)

Safety Precautions With Infants & Toddlers

As kids are very small they are very active does lot of naughty things around. But we have to be very careful about them. These helpful reminders to keep your baby room a happy and safe place to play.

Keep items that can cause choking:

• Such as safety pins, balloons, buttons, coins and bobby pins, away from children.

• Keep cribs free of items that can cause suffocation, such as pillows, heavy blankets and large stuffed animals and dolls.
• Test the temperature of infant formula and children's food and drink before serving.
• Microwave ovens are not recommended for warming bottles.
• Make sure that the sides of cribs are raised and securely fastened in place.
• Keep mobiles and venetian blind cords out of reach.
• Make sure all sharp edges are removed from toys.
• Keep dolls and stuffed animals that have small objects, such as buttons or beads on them, away from children. These can come loose and present a choking hazard.
• Use safety straps in high chairs and strollers and on changing tables.

Fighting Indoor Allergies–Tips

Allergic reactions occur when your immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances, such as dust mites, pet dander, mold and cockroach droppings. Most people think allergies  only act up in the spring, but the winter can be just as difficult because it's harder to avoid allergens when you're stuck indoors.
Winter Allergies - What Can We Do About Them?
Mostly we think of spring as the Allergy Season. Often we can see clouds of pollen and blossom blowing in the wind. So it comes as a shock to learn that many allergy sufferers have an awful time in the winter.

• Allergies can be triggered by many different things; pollen from flowers and trees are often responsible but for the Winter Allergy sufferer household mould is often to blame.After all in the winter we have the windows and doors sealed to prevent cold wind and rain chilling us. But the result of sealing the house is the rise of humidity which is exactly what mould needs to grow.
• Doctors have advised that keeping the humidity below 35% helps not just to inhibit mould but dust mites too.
• The common allergens in winter are deemed to be perennial -- that is, animal dander in the home or on other people's clothing, house dust mites that grow to large numbers in your mattress and pillow, and mould. Cockroach and mouse dander may also play a role.
• If allergy skin tests are negative, it's possible that a seasonal allergen or a virus produced an initial inflammation that has now become self-sustaining and persistent.
• Allergies can trigger or worsen asthma and other respiratory illnesses especially in the winter when families spend more time indoors, which increases their exposure to irritants like dust mites, pet dander, smoke, household sprays and chemicals, and gas fumes - any and all of which can make their lives miserable.

For treatment of winter allergy and asthma, the best approach is prevention. The following measures are recommended:

• Keep animals outdoor if possible and wash them once a week.
• Keep the house dust-free as much as possible. Vacuum the carpet once or twice a week. A good vacuum cleaner with HEPA-FILTER is
  very beneficial.
• The curtains and shades must be free of dust. No feather pillows and plush toys should be removed from children's bedroom.

Day Care: Choosing a Good Center

What should I look for in a day care center?
Whether you are considering a commercial day care center or one in someone's home, you should check it out carefully. Ask questions of the staff. Talk to parents of other children at the day care center. Look over the center carefully. This hand-out gives you a list of questions to get started.
Ask about the child to staff ratio.

• How many children are there for each staff member? The fewer children each staff member is responsible for, the better. The American Academy of Paediatrics recommends a ratio of one staff person for 3 to 5 small children and one staff member for 7 to 10 older children.
• Are the younger and older children separated? Separating the older and younger children helps reduce the number of infections that are passed around.

Ask about the center's policies.

• What are the center's policies on discipline and other important issues?
• Are the policies in writing? Ask for a copy.
• Ask how the center cares for sick children.

How is medicine given?

• How are parents told about illness among the children?
• When must children stay home because of illness?
• Does the center have a "sick room" for children with minor illnesses?
• Is there a nurse or doctor to help with medical care?
• Are children required to have vaccinations before coming to day care?
• Is a physical exam required before admission?
• Does the day care center keep a record of health-related problems, such as illnesses, injuries and accidents, for each child?

Ask about staff training.

• What are the training requirements for staff members?
• Are all staff members certified in basic first aid?
• Are all staff members trained in child development?
• Are all staff members trained in identification of abused children?
• Are all staff members trained in preventing illness and injury?
• Does the center have rules about careful and frequent hand-washing? This is key to reduce the spread of illness among the children. All staff members must wash their hands each time they diaper a child and before fixing meals or snacks.
• Check building and playground safety.
• Are poison control phone numbers and ambulance phone numbers clearly posted?
• Does the playground have impact-absorbing surfaces, such as wood chips, under the swings and slides?

Are young children able to get to high places?

• Are the children protected from strangers?
• Are fire drills held at least every month?
• Are there smoke alarms throughout the building?
• Does the center use space heaters? If so, are they being used properly?
• Are safety gates used in areas for small children?
• Are electric outlets covered?
• Are sharp corners of furniture covered?
• Are the toys kept clean? Washable toys should be washed every day with a disinfectant cleaner, such as Lysol or a solution of water and bleach.
• Does the day care staff regularly clean all surfaces with disinfectant?

What can I do to keep day care safe for my child?

• Visit with the staff at the day care center. Go to meetings for family members and learn about the concerns of staff and other parents.
• Suggest educational programs for parents and staff members. Helpful topics include child development, first aid, dental care, skin cancer prevention, general safety and recognizing abuse.
• Help with cleaning and repairs at the day care center. Many centers appreciate parents helping out as playground supervisors.
• Ask your child every day about what happened at day care.

What are some signs that would tell me if there are problems?

• The staff fails to answer your questions and address your concerns.
• There is no way for parents to be involved in the day care practices.
• Your child tells you about problems or is not happy with his or her day care experience.
• Unexplained accidents happen more than once.
• The staff changes often.
• The management can't offer you a written copy of the day care policies.
• Other parents tell you about problems or concerns with the day care center.

source(familydoctor.org)

Is Your Child Ready For Kindergarten

Most preschools will start accepting children at around age 2 1/2, but that doesn't mean your child is magically ready for preschool when he reaches that age. Readiness for preschool has more to do with where your child is developmentally. Is he socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively ready to participate in a daily, structured, educational program with a group of other children?

Is your child fairly independent?
Preschool requires children to have certain basic skills; most will want your child to be potty trained, for instance. Your child should also be able to take care of some other basic needs, like washing his hands after painting, eating his lunch without assistance, and sleeping alone.

Has he/she spent time away from you?

If your child has been cared for by a babysitter or a relative, he'll be better prepared to separate from you when he's at preschool. Kids who are used to being apart from their parents often bounce right into preschool with hardly a backward glance. If your child hasn't had many opportunities to be away from you, you might want to schedule some — a weekend with grandma, for instance, or a day with your sister and her kids. But even if you can't work out your separation issues up front, don't worry too much; many children leave Mom or Dad for the first time to go to preschool and they do just fine. The trick is to help your child adjust in short doses. Many preschools will allow you to drop off your child for an hour or two during his first few days there; as he gets more used to his environment, you gradually work up to a full day.

Can he/she work on projects on his own?

Preschool usually involves lots of arts and crafts projects that require concentration and the ability to focus on an individual task. If your child likes to draw at home or gets engrossed in puzzles and other activities on his own, he's a good candidate for preschool. But even if he's the kind of child who asks for help with everything, you can start getting him ready by setting up playtimes where he can entertain himself for a half hour or so. While you wash the dishes, encourage him to make creatures out of clay, for example. Gradually build up to longer stretches of solo play. Your goal here is to keep yourself moderately preoccupied with an activity so that he'll get on with his own without too much hand-holding from you.
source(baby center)

First Gifts That’s Perfect & Great For Baby

A list of ideas for baby first gifts
Baby’s first toys make excellent gifts for welcome-baby parties. The best first baby toys are easy to clean and care for, and they contain no safety hazards for the baby.
So you see that great baby toys make perfect first gifts because they may delight and becomes memorable for several years. So here are few ideas for you to follow.
Stuffed dolls or animals

Bathing Toys

Building Blocks

Classic Books

Hand-crafted Toys

Sorting Sets

Stacking Rings

Calendar For Feeding Your Baby For First Year Of Life

Pedicure At Home In 5 Easy Steps

Now a days women are so busy that we don't have time for our selves. And we forget the things we need to take care. Pedicure at home just in 5 easy steps which will not take much time. You will need: Nail clippers, cotton pads, nail polish remover, Cuticle cream, a nail file, a loofah, a good foot scrub and moisturizer.

Step 1:, you need to trim and shape your nails. Remove your old nail polish with the nail polish remover and trim your nails neatly. Make sure you cut straight across and don't cut the corners too much, as this can lead to painful ingrown nails. Use a nail file to give them the desired shape.

Step 2:
Give your feet a nice foot bath. In a basin or tub, fill warm water enough to cover up to your ankles and add some bath salts. You can also add a few drops of any essential oil of your choice. Also add a few smooth pebbles to the water. These will provide a gentle massage as you place your feet on them. Soak your feet and relax for 15-20 minutes. Dry them with a towel. 

Step 3:
The next step is exfoliating. Once you are done with the foot-bath, dry you feet and rub some cuticle cream on the base of each toe nail. Leave it for a few minutes. In the meanwhile, using a foot scrub and remove all the dry and dead skin cells. Be firm but do not scrape too hard. Next, wipe off the cuticle cream and push back the cuticles gently with a cuticle pusher. 

Step 4:
Once you are done scrubbing, wash your feet clean and moisturize them. Moisturizing helps soften, hydrate the skin and protects it from cracking. Rub a generous portion on your feet and massage well. Regular foot massages also help keep nerve endings stimulated, improve blood circulation and nourish the skin and foot muscles. 

Step 5:
Now your nails are ready to get decorated. Paint them with a color of your choice. Always apply a base coat. Wait for it to dry and then apply a coat of nail polish. Let it dry completely before you apply the next coat. This will make your nail polish last longer. You can also jazz your feet up with a pretty anklet or toe rings!

The New Down Under

What women are going to wear waist downward this season, is changing. Here’s how..

Hi Ladies very interesting article on style and fashion just check it out. And sure you are going to rock out with your outfits.

JEGGINGS and leggings are out of the high-style wardrobe this season. Kareena Kapoor’s sharara in Agent Vinod, as she sings, Dil mera muft ka, heralds a new beginning for what women are going to go clubbing in.
THE CULOTTE
Recognise it by I Its wide cropped shape. The culotte was renewed in fluid silk by Calvin Klein and in a stiffer cotton version by Rag & Bone. Celine paired it with a fitted blazer. Now, the culotte is far from drab; billowing in neon brights. “The humble culotte will elevate its status this summer,” says London College of Fashion graduate and designer Elisha W.
It has a history I Historically, culottes referred to the knee-breeches commonly worn by gentlemen of the European upper-classes during the late Middle Ages through the early 19th century. It hangs like a skirt, but is actually a pant. During the Victorian era, long split skirts were developed for horseback riding.
Wear it with I “For the warm Indian summer, pair it with a sleeveless blouse clinched at the waist with a belt. For a semi-formal look, wear it with a flowing tunic. It has a light, breezy, feminine feel to it,” says Elisha.
Wear it to I They are perfect for a dinner or an evening of cocktails.

THE DISCO PANT
Recognise it by: The fit that makes it hug your body like a leech. “This season, it better be gold and bold,” says designer Raakesh Agarvwal. The original disco pant was hip hugging, slightly bell-bottomed, but fitted tightly around the hips and thighs. Delhi designer Suneet Varma says, “It’s to show off your perfect body to the hilt.”
It has a history I Worn by men at retro theme parties, this style became a popular fashion statement in the late 1960s. With the popularisation of disco, a drastic change occurred in mainstream fashion. Men began to wear stylish three-piece suits, wide-legged disco pants and high-rise waistcoats. The zippered jumpsuit was popular with both, men and women.
Wear it with I A low-neck blouse in sheer fabric. “It’s a very Studio 54 look. For (Delhi restaurateur) Shiv Karan’s bachelor party, I’m getting the guys and ladies to wear the style in gold,” says the designer. Wear it to: It’s an after-sundown garment. “Wear it for a bachelorette party or a night at the club. Even size 14 aunties want to wear it to cocktail dos hosted by friends,” says Agarvwal.
THE SHARARA PANT
Recognise it by I The flair. Kareena Kapoor has given a new twist to the old sharara in Agent Vinod. Says designer Puja Nayyar, “The new version is contemporary, overly-flared, bouncy and high-waisted. It’s the best evening wear option this summer.” It has a history I Originally, it was an avatar of the lehenga, worn mostly by women from the Muslim community. The trend kicked off in the subcontinent during the Mughal rule. Veteran actress Meena Kumari made shararas fashionable in Pakeezah, a 1972 film about a Lucknow tawaif. Wear it with I Something cropped that ends at the waist, preferably a jacket. “The sharara has transformed. It has a more high-fashion Prada and Gucci kind of appeal,” says Nayyar. Wear it to I High fashion cocktail parties or a night of clubbing.

Source(Times Of India)

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Hair Care And Tips

When we see long healthy hair, we can’t just stop looking at them. Good length and healthy hair is what marks the beauty of women. Hair is an indicator of good health too. It is extremely important to maintain and enhance the quality of hair and take care of those long tresses without mess.

Traditionally it is customary for most of the women in India to oil their hair regularly.In the same way I just love long hair and had done lot of research and got some best and useful tips.

Hair Care Tips

• Normal coconut oil just helps keep the hair non-messy and neatly tied. But unlike the myth it does not help grow hair.
• Many essential oils are applied and kept overnight to make hair real smooth and shiny. Almond oil is known for its good qualities and helps hair grow long faster and makes hair silky.
• Castor oil and amla oil are widely used in India especially in all traditional homes. Mustard and brahmi oil too is widely used for its good hair enhancing characters.
• We can also use tea oils; it is an excellent hair applicant. It makes hair glow and shimmer with healthy shine.
• Regular usage of hard and strong shampoos must be avoided. Subjecting the hair to lot of blow-drying and straightening must be avoided.
• But coconut oil mixed with essential herbs and hibiscus and curry leaves makes their hair healthy and strong and black.
• Mixture of lemon and curds and tea extracts can be used as hair masks and can be washed off using good shampoo, using mild shampoos regularly to keep off dandruff and oily hair helps, but to avoid pre-mature greying only traditional ways of keeping hair healthy helps.

 

3D Movies Display May Be Hazardous To Kids

3D is all the rage right now, with cinemas and home theatre equipment both beefing up with glasses-mandatory viewing. Even gaming on-the-go is heading that way too with Nintendo's upcoming 3DS handheld.
While 3D gives us a neat effect while watching Toy Story 3, taking the kids to see that one over and over again, and eventually when it's on Blue-ray Disc, isn't a good idea at all.

According researchers who have been examining 3D video for years, the exposing children under the age of seven could affect their vision in a bad way. You see, our 3D human vision relies on our two eyes sending an image to our brains, which then makes stereoscopic sense out of it. This gives us depth perception – something that our brains only fully develop by the time we hit six years old.
Some of us aren't able to fully develop stereoscopic vision due to malaise in children called strabismus, sometimes known as lazy eye. This condition is treatable by training the nervous system to 'learn' stereopsis.
More than 15 years ago, Sega was toying with a VR headset that would give the wearer 3D images near the eye; but following a test by the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) at Palo Alto California, Sega was warned that the peripheral should not be given to kids – a tough order given that the video game market at the time was catered to a younger audience. The project was ditched, and 3D VR headsets slowly disappeared from the market.
Now that 3D is back, bigger than ever, the risk is even greater for young viewers. Adults are believed to be mostly safe from 3D effects, though most will likely find that they reach a point of fatigue before long anyway.

Kids Really Enjoy With Pets

Hello friends.. As I told about my kid ( Abhi ) “ The Little Monster”. Is very fascinated to dolls and now recently to dogs and puppies. She wont let the puppies go away, if she finds them. But its very happy enjoying the moments with our little ones. Be free to share your thoughts through comments.

Five Foods That Help You Live Longer

Brightly coloured fruit and vegetables

Research suggests that those who eat more fruit and vegetables tend to live longer than those who don’t, due to the nutrients they contain. While all fruit and veg is good for you, brightly coloured produce is particularly beneficial as the natural pigments which give them their colour can also help prevent cancer. The Okinawans – who are reputed to have the world’s longest life expectancy and who have low rates of heart disease and cancer – have a diet that is rich in fruit and veg, especially dark green and yellow varieties. In particular, the Okinawan diet features large quantities of sweet potatoes, having replaced the traditional Japanese staple of rice with this vibrant veg.

Dark chocolate

Good news for chocoholics – chocolate can help you live longer!  Cocoa beans are packed with antioxidants which studies have found can help cut your risk of heart disease – the biggest killer in the Western world. This may be why Jeanne Louise Clamant, who lived a grand total of 122 years and 164 days (the oldest verified age of any human being ever) put her good health down to her regular chocolate consumption. However, before you go stocking up on chocolate bars, it is worth bearing in mind that one square a day is enough to boost your health. Also, make sure you go for the over 70 per cent cocoa bars which contain more flavonoids and less sugar.

Oily fish

People in Japan have the longest life expectancy in the world, which may be down to their traditional diet which is high in fish. Not only does opting for fish over meat reduce your risk of many of the health problems associated with red meat, such as heart disease, but oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and trout are renowned for their health benefits. Oily fish are a good source of vitamins A and D which are good for the immune system. Furthermore, they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to a lowered risk of heart disease, brain damage and stroke.

Green tea

Another staple of the Japanese diet, green tea boasts an impressive array of health benefits, helping to improve cardiovascular health, regulate blood pressure, boost the immune system, and lower cholesterol. Studies have even suggested that drinking green tea – which is rich in health-boosting flavonoids – can help to lower your risk of cancer. Research findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association appear to back up these health claims, as the Japanese study of more than 40,000 participants found that those who drank five or more cups of green tea a day had a death rate that was 16 per cent lower than those who drank one cup, over the course of 11 years.

Olive oil

Many of us stay away from fats and oils in a bid to stay trim and healthy; however, ‘good’ monounsaturated fats, which are found in olive oil, are actually essential for good health. Studies have found that regularly consuming olive oil can help cut your risk of stroke and heart disease, due to its high content of micronutrients called phenols which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The oil is also a staple of the healthy Mediterranean diet, which studies suggests can help you live longer. Research has found that those who follow this eating plan have a 20 per cent higher chance of living longer, gaining an estimated average of two to three years.
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