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Sweatproof Makeup & Long Lasting Makeup that’ll OUT- LAST your Workout

Sweatproof Makeup?  Yeah, right!

You know those girls at the gym . . .

The ones who look like they didn’t break a sweat in your spin class

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While YOU needed 3 towels to mop your forehead

Then when you’re lifting after class – you see them up close

AND they look like they just applied makeup

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I’ll let you in on their secret  . . . shhhhhh it’s SeneGence !!

SeneGence makeup is long-lasting.  FOR REALS!!!  It is water-resistant and stays ALL DAY!!  Even when you break a sweat – it LASTS and lasts.  It’ll take your workouts & trips to the gym to a whole new level!!  In face, I OFTEN shower with my makeup on and it’s STILL THERE when I get out which is weird, but kindof cool! YOU NEED this magic in your life!!

So, whether you are looking for that FULL-FACE, all done look or the “I just woke up like this” look I’ve got your back and with SeneGence – YOU CAN Look Amazing – ALL DAY LONG!!

Let’s get started :

  1. Foundation – Our Full-Coverage Foundation is oil-free & water-resistant.  It’s the BEST sweatproof makeup on the market. Our foundations do come in a Sheer, Medium and Full Coverage formulation.   Sheer = Color Correcting Tinted Moisturizer  Medium = Advanced Anti-Aging Foundation   Full = MakeSense Original Foundation

For an Article on HOW to find the Perfect Foundation Shade click HERE

      2. EyeShadow – SeneGence Eyeshadow is called ShadowSense and comes in matte, shimmer and a few glitter shades.  ShadowSense are a creme to powder shadow and blend so perfectly and the BEST PART is – once applied – you have about 30 seconds to blend and then IT IS ON – until you remove it at the end of the day with makeup remover!  It is sweatproof makeup at it’s finest!!  At the end of the night I almost feel guilty taking my makeup off – because it still looks SOOO good!  (Talk about long lasting makeup!) ShadowSense can be worn seperately, blended with additional colors or used as a soft eyeliner and they come as individual colors see them all HERE – so create your own palette by picking your own Eye Trio HERE.  I suggest starting with AT LEAST 3 colors.

Do you ever wonder – What color EyeMakeup you should wear?  click HERE

       3. EyeLiner – SeneGence has two types of eyeliner: liquid and pencil, both are waterproof, smudgeproof, budgeproof & sweatproof makeup – so you just have to pick which one you prefer.  I like them both but I LOVE the liquid liner!!  It definitely takes some practice – but the sharp lines you can create with it are WORTH it.

Favorite Quote:

“Eyes without Lashes are like Cake without Frosting!”

4. Mascara – SeneGence introduced a NEW Mascara in 2018 called VolumeIntense Mascara and it TRULY lives up to its name as it has been so popular – they’ve struggled to keep it in stock!  They offer two kinds: Original and WaterProof – both come in both Black and Black Brown. The Original VolumeIntense formula is water resistant.   There is a special ingredient in both called Capixyl – over a 4 week time period – it will increase new lash growth by 46% and this special ingredient is IN the mascara.  You don’t need to do anything else – just apply the mascara and watch your lashes grow!!  Here is the difference with just 3 coats – Incredible, right  AND it’s long lasting makeup!!!  Totally Volume – Intense!!!!  sweatproof makeup, long lasting makeup, SeneGence volumeintense mascara

5. LipSense – Complete your look with some soft, nude lips – so you look finished and “ready” for the day without your lips entering the room before you do! My go to colors for working out are:

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Pantone 2019 Color of the Year : Living Coral

The Pantone Color Institute is a US Corporation based in New Jersey that is known for their Pantone Matching System (PMS).  Many different industries use the PMS to ensure consistent color – including: paint, fabric and plastics.  Every Year the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color that “represents” our current moment in time.  As a result of their choice, this color becomes a focal point for the ENTIRE calendar year for all things fashion, home decor & beauty.

The Pantone 2019 Color of the Year is Living Coral:

 In their words, Living Coral is

“An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.”

They stated that in our digital world – where much of our life exists on our mobile/computer screens – we are yearning for things that are REAL.  You can’t get more REAL than nature.

Pantone Institute also called it,

“A nurturing color.  We are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy.  Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression.”

There are MULTIPLE color palattes that this color would look amazing with.  There is truly something for every taste.  Accent items are my favorite way to incorporate the color of the year.  So, what will YOU add to your world this year to incorporate this gorgeous color.

Here are 5 of my FAVORITE ideas:

  1. Throw Pillows – Throw Pillows can transform a room – the little touches of color bring the room up to date in seconds. They can be added to couches, beds, outdoor furniture – your imagination is the only limit!  Grab a few of these that speak to you and “sprinkle” them around your home to immediately incorporate this beautiful color.                  

2. Throw Blankets – Every home can ALWAYS use blankets – esp. when they are cute and comfy!!  Lay one on the end of your bed, throw it over the back of your couch – there are so many options!!

3. Nail Polish – a quick and simple way to add Living Coral to YOU:

4. Bracelets – A pop of color can go a long way with any outfit.

5. Purses –  the perfect accessory that is ALWAYS with you – might as well be THE color of the year

Which of these accent items will you add to your collection first? 
I guarantee you’ll see this color popping up everywhere in 2019.  
Start watching as you are out and about and prepare to embrace 2019 in Living Coral.  
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Get Fit, Get Healthy – 5 EASY Items to Incorporate Fitness into your Every Day!

Deciding to get healthy or fit is NOT a new concept.  It’s one of the BEST things you can do for your body.  They say that doing something for 6 weeks makes it a habit.

However, in all honesty, many of us (myself included) often struggle getting past week 3 & 4

It’s not all about the workout program or the meals you plan.

                                   Often, it’s the little things that help you get past week 3 & 4.

So, get healthy, get fit – but add in some things that’ll help you on your journey.

Here are MY TOP 5 choices to a Healthy New YOU:

  1.  Gaiam’s Ultimate Balance Ball Chair – these chairs REQUIRE you to use your CORE to sit in them.  Just sitting and working on the computer, at your desk will require you to be strengthening your core – and we ALL need a strong core!!!!

In fact, grab one for each of your kids as well.

They’ll LOVE sitting in them and WILL fight over who gets to sit in yours – so just grab them their own – squelch the fighting before it even starts!!

2. Fitness Journal – This Daily Fitness Journal is one of the best out there!  A Fitness Journal can help you see what you’ve been doing right and what you can tweak to get where you want to be.  This specific one is one of my favorites and it has all the things you need in one place – and I like that.

3.  Simply Fit Board – This board can also help your core.  I like to use it while standing and working on my computer.  It also builds core strength and my kids SERIOUSLY think it’s a toy – I’m always having to ask where it is.  They love to use it while watching TV or playing video games – my oldest will even listen to music and just TWIST on it.  They do come in different colors!

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If you really want to amplify it’s use – grab one of these DVD’s or get BOTH of them:
 

Are YOU Ready for #4?

4. Bosu Ball Balance Trainer – this amazing product can be used in SOOO many different ways and provides a great core workout as well as an entertaining medium for fidgety kids. (Fidgety kids can place this under their feet to keep them occupied during dinner or a homeschool lesson.  The difference in your child will astound you!!) Work your core in MANY different ways and get a full body workout at the same time.

 
5. Fit Bit – This is one of the EASIEST and MOST FUN ways to get your steps in.  Grab a Fit Bit for each member of your family – you can download the Fit Bit app to your phone or tablet and “RACE” each week to get the most steps.  You’ll be amazed at how something sooo simple – really does motivate you and make it fun.  Plus, it gets everyone more active which is ALWAYS a good thing.  
Plus, there is a fitbit for everyone.  Small and dainty or watch sized – you can pick which works best for you or your family.  In our family, even Grandma & Grandpa have fitbits – and it’s a fun way to interact with each other.  
Which ones of these are on your WishList . . .
                                Which ones do you ALREADY have?
Let’s make THIS your year!  You got this! 
                                               Personally I am totally headed PAST weeks 3 & 4 this year – YOU?  
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How to Become who YOU want to be : Self-Development

I have a quote in my home that I read everyday . . . it says,

We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.

A visitor to my home recently commented after reading the quote, “So, what do you do – to nourish and create a love for learning?”  The question was sincere.  Long after it was answered – I continually find myself pondering his question.  What do I do?

It’s no secret that I love to learn.  I am always challenging myself to learn to do new things – I was always told as a child that you can do anything you set your mind to.  As a child, I took that quite literally – if I decide I want to learn to make stamped jewelry, craft a wreath for my front door, play an instrument or plant a garden – I do it.  I take my time – I research and try to figure out the BEST way to do something and then I go full speed ahead.  After all, anyone can do anything, right!   Self-development is HUGE.  Everyday my goal is to be better than I was yesterday.  I read once that 80% of high school graduates never read a book again once they graduate and the thought made me sad!  But you don’t have to LOVE reading to work on self-development – get an audio book on the audible app.  It is so important that we spend time working on ourselves.  It truly is up to us who we become!!self development tips, personal development tips

So, if you are one who has a hard time setting goals  – HERE are my tips to up your self-development GAME!

  1. Write a list of 3-5 people whom you most admire and look up to.  (can be living or dead)
  2. Write next to their name the ONE thing that you admire most about them.
  3. Think sincerely – when you sit and think about these people – HOW did they make you FEEL if you knew them in real life.

Usually we look up to people because we innately desire to be like them.  Even if it’s a quality about them – – or the way they made you feel.

  • NOW – look at the names you listed – what can YOU do in your life to become more like this individual?
  • What might that entail for you?

THAT is where you want to start!  Find a quality you want to emulate and start researching via internet, audiobooks, library – WHATEVER – what YOU can do to add that quality to who you are.  Perhaps you want to look at things in a more positive manner or have everyone you interact with FEEL that you sincerely care.  Start somewhere and figure out little things you can do to start to create that in yourself.  Write your goal on a small piece of paper and post it where you’ll see it each day so you are really able to work on becoming WHO you want to be.  Give it 5 or 10 minutes a day – even if it’s while you shower, get ready or put dishes away.  Every little step gets us closer to who we want to be.

I tell you, ANYTHING is possible if you put your mind to it.

Don’t settle – become the YOU – you want to be!!!

 

Here are 6 of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE Personal Development Books!  These WILL change your life if you let them!!  Grab one or two or ALL of them and start your road to Self Development TODAY!!!!!!

 

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The Choice of Positivity

I have an aversion to mornings.  For reals, I sincerely wish they didn’t exist.  I truly wonder why we can’t just wake up at 10am and start the day with brunch?

Even at age 40, mornings are still difficult for me.    I do have good days – but most involve my alarm (or a child) waking me up and ME wanting to roll over and close my eyes for “just a few more minutes”.  When I do finally pry my eyes open – I still don’t really want to move.  It takes me awhile to get up and at ’em! (AKA get out of bed).  However, I have gone thru spaces in my life when I have been up and going by 5 or 6am and I have to say, that I am consistently AMAZED what I can get done by 9am on these early morning days.  Even so, I am POSITIVE that I will never love mornings.  (although I do LOVE what I accomplish).  I may learn to tolerate them – but there WILL be no love.

I have always believed that life is what you make it.   What you put into it – you get back, and therefore, I put in 110% most of the time.  Deep down, due to this belief – I know it’ll come around when I need it.  AND IT DOES.  Most of the time.

But I’m getting ahead of myself . . . I want to take you back to my younger years for a minute.  You see, there was this girl . . . whom I looked up to and admired (there were many – but this one was different.)  Over time we became really close friends and spent lots of time together.   She was admired by many – mostly due to her kindness, her sincere love of those around her – no matter who they were (and in HIGH SCHOOL this is BIGGGGG!), but it was more than that.  She was . . . HAPPY.  Like truly, non-teenager like, HAPPY.   ALL the time.  This friend didn’t let little things get to her, she always assumed the best in everyone and tried to find ways to make them happy.  She included those that others would purposely not invite or include and did it all with a smile on her face.

I always longed to be like this friend – but let’s be honest – I’m human and I’m a woman so there’s that.   Not that I was unhappy or a sad child.  I had a wonderful childhood.   But she inspired me and I began to set goals so that “little things” began to bother me less and less, I would try (sometimes with teeth clenched) to assume the best in others and little by little – I began to “realign” my reality with what I wanted it to be.

My point?

Positivity isn’t a trait that most are born with.

It’s made.  Often in the trenches.  It begins as a choice and over time, becomes a habit.  We CHOOSE to react and respond to the things life throws in our path.  We can CHOOSE to “assume the best” in each person and situation we come across;  OR we can choose to be annoyed & frustrated about all the little things.  Ultimately – it is a CHOICE.  It is OUR choice.  We CHOOSE our own reality.

So, what IS positivity?  The google dictionary says :

the practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.

I love this definition.  Esp. that it includes the word practice.  It isn’t a way of being.  It is a practice – something we attempt (or choose) to do repeatedly and as we all know, practice makes perfect (eventually).  Over time this “practice” becomes a part of who we are.  It even gets to a point where we no longer have to entice ourselves to make the “choice” to choose positivity.  THIS is the goal – for it to become so ingrained in who we are – we no longer have to think about it.  We no longer are even concious that we are “choosing” it.  It just is . . .

 

Looking back on this friend from my youth – the two things I am MOST grateful to her for – is that she taught me by example to assume the best in everyone I meet and she taught me to CHOOSE to be happy.

Remember my morning aversion?  I still WANT to lay in bed every morning and beg for “just a few more minutes”!  But on the days I CHOOSE to get up (quicker than normal), possibly squeeze in some exercise and put a smile on my face – I am always amazed at HOW much better my days are.  It’s like I am mentally saying, “Bring it world, I got this!”  Life IS what you make it.  You too – can begin to realign YOUR reality with what YOU want it to be.  So – CHOOSE!!

Choose to assume the best in others.

Choose to not let the little things get to you.

Choose to get out of bed and PUT a smile on your face.

Most of all, CHOOSE to be happy.

 

If you liked this post, you should go read this one . . . HERE!

 

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