*These are good ones....but I will have to save up for them...but nice to keep in mind....hmmmm Christmas and my bd are coming up....may have to put these on my list....
Why reward yourself with empty calories when there are so many fun — and calorie-free — ways to celebrate instead? Try these!
A Spa Day: Indulge in a spa treatment, or turn your bathroom into your own private sanctuary. Set up some candles, fill the tub with fragrant bubble bath, get in, and you'll be relaxed and rejuvenated within minutes!
A Makeover: Many cosmetics companies give free mini-makeovers. Visit a cosmetics counter in the mall nearest you and set one up, or call an at-home beauty products company and schedule an appointment. Don't feel pressure to buy! Just pay attention to the techniques and colors the experts choose, and then adapt what you like about the new look.
A Pedicure: Pedicures are a simple way to treat yourself without blowing the budget. They also make you feel wonderful! Most beauty salons offer the service for around $20, and beauty schools sometimes offer this kind of pampering for even less. You deserve it!
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The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
We are clearancing out some hair color so I am going from what I consider dull and boring black/brown to a rejuvinated light auburn. I will post pics after I take it, While the hair color processes, I am going to give me a homemade facial. My skin is oily in some patches and dry in others. For the oily, I mix up 1/2 c of plain oatmeal. and some honey. For the dry, I mash up 1/2 avicado and apply it. Sit in a warm bath until my hair is done processing, and then rince everything off. I did splurge this past paycheck. I got some lavender and chamoille essencial oils at Potions and Lotions at the mall, Just the tiny bottles that are 5 bucks and just a drop or two will do for the soak. To finish the facial, I will use toner and my ever present beauty lotion.
Sounds wonderful!!!! Can't wait to see your hair!!!!
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The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
It didn't process very well on the shaft or ends. It did really well on the roots and for the first 1/2 inch, I am in IM with my cousin in a few minutes to see what I need too do to correct it.
*Found this in a daily devotional and thought it added to this......
October 17,2006
Encouragement for Today
Principle 4
"Coveting Pedicures "
Sharon Glasgow,Proverbs 31 Speaker Team http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/speaker_sharon.htm
Key Verse
: Philippians 4:11," Not that I speak in regard to need,for I have learned in whatever state I am,to be content ." (NKJ)
Devotion:
I saw my friend ’ s to-do list posted on her refrigerator;Grocery store-Milk,eggs, butter;Post office-stamps;Nail salon-pedicure.That last word grabbed my attention.Does everybody get a pedicure,I wondered? Everybody you see seems to have one,and I mean everybody!I instantly felt sorry for myself-I ’m the only woman who can ’ t put pedicure on her to-do list.
Have you ever felt sorry for yourself over something as petty as a pedicure? Pedicures aren ’ t a sinful desire,but when I get resentful that I can ’ t get one it becomes trouble.Every time I notice that I ’ m slipping into that discontent mind-set I must stop myself and remember what God said in His Word about being discontent.
My attitude is my choice.So here is my plan for dealing with my desire for pretty, pampered feet: Decide what you can afford.Buying a French manicure set can be as cheap as $4.You can also purchase the heel shaver and file for under $4.Soak your feet for 10 minutes in warm water,then scrub away all that dry dead skin.Follow the directions on the French manicure set for beautiful nails.Wait until your nails are dry and then rub lotion or Vaseline on the bottom of your feet.Finally,put some old socks on to lock in the moisture.Tomorrow you can show off your perfected toes.
If you know of someone who can ’ t afford the money or time for a manicure or pedicure,bless them with your new skill.People like young mothers with babies, mothers of children who are critically ill,single women who struggle financially or elderly women would all love to be pampered.
I look forward to the day when I can regularly visit a nail salon for my manicure and pedicure,but until then I ’ m choosing to be content with my homemade nail salon.
My Prayer or Today:
Dear Lord,help me to put all things in the right perspective.Help my thoughts to be without covetousness,and help me to be content with such things as I have. In Jesus ’ Name,Amen.
Application Steps:
It requires God ’s help to be content with every condition of life.To have the right attitude requires constant guidance from Him.Read His Word -it will be the source of your strength.
Reflection Points:
What things prevent you from being content? What are you doing to counter your negative thoughts?
Power Verses:
Hebrews 13:5,"Let your conduct be without covetousness;be content with such things as you have..." ((NKJ)
I Timothy 6:6,"Now godliness and contentment is a great gain."(NKJ)
Psalm 37:3,"Trust in the Lord and do good.Live in the land and feed on truth." (NCV)
Additional Resources:
Cents and Sensibility
by Bethany and Scott Palmer http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/newresources_sensibility.htm
Dollars and Sense
by Cynthia Summer http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/newresources_dollarsSense.htm
Material Girls,ETC Corner March 2 05
http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/etcMar05.htm
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The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love. He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
