“Everybody deserves to be beautiful,” and beauty is what you will see in the contestants of the Miss Landmine Angola 2008. Although the competition has received some criticism, I think their manifesto indicates that the organizers’ hearts are in the right place. From the website:
* Female pride and empowerment.
* Disabled pride and empowerment.
* Global and […]
o sweet spontaneous
earth how often have
the
doting
fingers of
prurient philosophers pinched
and
poked
thee,
has the naughty thumb
of science prodded
thy
beauty. how
often have religions taken
thee upon their scraggy knees
squeezing and
buffeting thee that thou mightest conceive
gods
(but
true
to the incomparable
couch of death thy
rhythmic
lover
thou answerest
them only with
spring)
ee cummings
Many ingredients that you can find in your kitchen that are healthy to eat can also be used for external skin care. You can give yourself a facial in the serenity of your own home, and best of all, it will cost you only time. Here’s how you can pamper yourself with a home […]
My Christmas cactus finally bloomed for the first time, to celebrate the new year with us. I am grateful to all my readers for your support and understanding the past few months, and wish you all abundance, beauty, peace and active wellness for 2008!
Recently I found Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic database on the web. If you are like me, you’ve heard about some of the dangerous ingredients used in the cosmetic industry, but find it exhausting to keep on top of all the information. I try to use products that are as pure and natural as possible, […]
Today I tried Kathy Smith Flex Appeal - A belly dance workout. I had read some mixed reviews about it, but I wasn’t looking for anything ambitious–just a kind and gentle workout that would get me moving. Since I am in no position to judge, I will not comment on Kathy’s belly dancing […]
I love the delicate scent of wild honey Organics line by The Healing Garden! I’ve used the body wash, lotion, mist and soap, and I also want to try the body scrub! The body wash can be used as bubble bath and is so relaxing, and the lotion soothes and softens my skin. It’s […]
One of my challenges is keeping motivated. Here are 10 tips for staying motivated in bellydance (but they can be helpful in any fitness routine) by Dolphina.
Schedule workouts: this one really works for me-schedule your workout on your calendar!
Dress up: accessories improve technique.
Make it fun!
Have the right attitude: this is an opportunity to […]
Shea butter is made from the kernel of the shea tree, which grows in Africa. It is used in many cosmetic products, soaps and lotions. The African Fair Trade Society imports pure unrefined shea butter–which is processed by the local women– from Africa, then uses it to produce lotion, soap and shampoo in BC […]
