Month: April 2021

Luxe Gua Sha Tools to Lift, Contour & Refine Your Angles in Just Minutes

Beauty tools, whether it be jade rollers, facial massagers, or microcurrent devices have rapidly become one of the biggest trends in skincare in recent years, and while some of them surely seem like nothing more than a gimmick suitable selfies rather than improving your complexion and refining your angles, a lot of them actually do yield some pretty impressive results. One of the latest tools garnering popularity by both beauty influencers and the professionals are gua sha facial tools. Originating from Chinese medicine, these jade, amethyst, and rose gold gadgets are used to contour the jawline, stimulate blood flow to the skin’s surface, and help promote lymphatic drainage—just to name a few benefits.

Gua Sha loosely translated to “scraping” in Chinese, but these tools aren’t exactly used to shed or scrape the skin’s surface like an exfoliant. Rather, they work to lift, sculpt, and define by way of upward, slow motions. Unlike similar tools, this one features a flat shape with a curved end, which beautifully your angles tightly allowing you to apply more pressure to the skin and therefore give you more instant results. The best part is that, while estheticians and beauty experts may swear by them, you don’t have to book a pricey appointment to reap their benefits—there are plenty of high-quality options on the market that will do just the trick without breaking the bank. See below for some of our favorite models to try for yourself.

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Kandi Burruss’ Metallic Polka Dot Dress

Kandi Burruss’ Metallic Polka Dot Dress

Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 13 Finale Fashion

I’ve always really admired Kandi Burruss for so many reasons, and ICYMI, Friday December 18, 2020 was named Kandi Burruss Tucker Day during a ceremony on last night’s Real Housewives of Atlanta. And even if not all of us live in her community we need it to happen again so we can all celebrate.

She was awarded for her work bringing more jobs and education to her community, and major props to Kandi for giving so much back on top of managing a super successful, multi-faceted career, being a mom and more. And I think in the event this is a yearly event, I might just have to scoop up her metallic polka dot dress to celebrate in.

 

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Luxe Gua Sha Tools to Lift, Contour & Refine Your Angles in Just Minutes

Beauty tools, whether it be jade rollers, facial massagers, or microcurrent devices have rapidly become one of the biggest trends in skincare in recent years, and while some of them surely seem like nothing more than a gimmick suitable selfies rather than improving your complexion and refining your angles, a lot of them actually do yield some pretty impressive results. One of the latest tools garnering popularity by both beauty influencers and the professionals are gua sha facial tools. Originating from Chinese medicine, these jade, amethyst, and rose gold gadgets are used to contour the jawline, stimulate blood flow to the skin’s surface, and help promote lymphatic drainage—just to name a few benefits.

Gua Sha loosely translated to “scraping” in Chinese, but these tools aren’t exactly used to shed or scrape the skin’s surface like an exfoliant. Rather, they work to lift, sculpt, and define by way of upward, slow motions. Unlike similar tools, this one features a flat shape with a curved end, which beautifully your angles tightly allowing you to apply more pressure to the skin and therefore give you more instant results. The best part is that, while estheticians and beauty experts may swear by them, you don’t have to book a pricey appointment to reap their benefits—there are plenty of high-quality options on the market that will do just the trick without breaking the bank. See below for some of our favorite models to try for yourself.

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Have a Safe Spring! Important Spring Health and Safety Reminders for Seniors

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What’s on your spring cleaning list? Organizing the pantry? Putting together a big donation of gently used clothes? When it comes to refreshing your environment (and life) this spring, don’t forget these important health and safety reminders:

Medicine

It’s time to go through the medicine cabinet and clean out old, unused and expired products and prescriptions.

Did you know that flushing medicine down the toilet or simply tossing it in the trash isn’t always the best way to dispose of it? For pills, capsules and liquids where the box does not describe instructions for disposal, follow FDA guidelines:

  • Empty the medicine into a re-sealable bag.
  • (Optional) Add dish soap and a little water to pills and capsules to help them dissolve.
  • Place a scoop of kitty litter, coffee grounds or dirt to absorb the liquid.
  • Throw in the trash

If you have unused prescriptions, you may want to instead see if there are any drug take-back programs coming up in your area.

Oftentimes, pharmacies and local law enforcement will hold special drug take-back days where you can safely drop off old prescriptions so they can properly dispose of them.

Don’t forget to remove the prescription label or mark out any personal information before you recycle or give back pill bottles though!

Home Safety

Spring cleaning plays an important role in fall prevention as you take extra care in eliminating clutter and other potential trip hazards, which is great.

But what about outside the house – are the railings on your outdoor decks or porches sturdy? Are sidewalks, doorsteps and ramps up to the house clear of leaves and debris? Is there non-slip adhesive to prevent slipping and falling? Remember these important places too!

Spring may be a great time to invest in a medical alert system as well. If you or a loved one you care for are living in fear after experiencing a fall, coping with mobility issues or battling a chronic illness, a medical alert system can provide peace of mind and make it easy and quick to contact help in the event of an emergency.

Finally, don’t forget fire prevention when it comes to home safety this spring. Make sure to:

  • Check that your fire extinguisher is charged, not expired and accessible.
  • Test smoke and CO2 detectors for live and active batteries.
  • Remove fire hazards from around the dryer (like clothes, cardboard boxes, lint, etc.).
  • Properly clean the barbecue grill and make sure it’s not sitting under any overhanging structure (like a carport or balcony) when in use.
  • If you use a propane grill, check the line for leaks or breaks.
  • Clear built-up debris, leaves and dead vegetation from around the house.
  • Empty the garage of common fire starters like old newspapers, boxes, etc.

First Aid

Is your first aid kit stocked and ready to use in the event of an emergency? If not, add it to your spring cleaning checklist.

In addition to first aid basics like band-aids, gauze, antibiotic ointment, wound solution and alcohol swabs, don’t forget elastic bandages, scissors, tweezers, anti-itch cream, an instant cold compress, antihistamine tablets, and over-the-counter pain relievers.

You may additionally have a home health kit that includes all your devices for checking vitals like a thermometer and blood pressure monitor.

Update your own and your loved one’s lists of current medications including name, dosage and frequency and post them somewhere visible, like in the bathroom or kitchen.

You can also take this time to update the Medical ID information in your smartphone. Most iPhones and Androids have a health app now where you can save your name, birth date, allergies, health conditions, blood type and medication list.

In the event you are hurt or ill and unable to speak, emergency responders are commonly trained to check your phone for this information – it is designed so they can access it from the lock screen without having to know your passcode.

What’s your favorite spring cleaning project? Do you prioritize health and safety projects like these during spring cleaning? Please share your own tips that you have found helpful over the years.

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Luxe Gua Sha Tools to Lift, Contour & Refine Your Angles in Just Minutes

Beauty tools, whether it be jade rollers, facial massagers, or microcurrent devices have rapidly become one of the biggest trends in skincare in recent years, and while some of them surely seem like nothing more than a gimmick suitable selfies rather than improving your complexion and refining your angles, a lot of them actually do yield some pretty impressive results. One of the latest tools garnering popularity by both beauty influencers and the professionals are gua sha facial tools. Originating from Chinese medicine, these jade, amethyst, and rose gold gadgets are used to contour the jawline, stimulate blood flow to the skin’s surface, and help promote lymphatic drainage—just to name a few benefits.

Gua Sha loosely translated to “scraping” in Chinese, but these tools aren’t exactly used to shed or scrape the skin’s surface like an exfoliant. Rather, they work to lift, sculpt, and define by way of upward, slow motions. Unlike similar tools, this one features a flat shape with a curved end, which beautifully your angles tightly allowing you to apply more pressure to the skin and therefore give you more instant results. The best part is that, while estheticians and beauty experts may swear by them, you don’t have to book a pricey appointment to reap their benefits—there are plenty of high-quality options on the market that will do just the trick without breaking the bank. See below for some of our favorite models to try for yourself.

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