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  • Stephanie’s Tips: 5 Qualities To Get You Through Hard Times

    Here’s a fact of life:  Tough times will come. Deal with it. “BUT HOW?!” you ask. Good question.

    I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but life have taught me some experiences I’m willing to share. It’s possible to turn even the most upsetting situations into opportunities for growth if you have the necessary qualities to do so. Here are 5 of them:

    1. Have Confidence In Yourself: No one can do this better than you.  People can encourage, friends can give their support, family can cheer you on, but not without you believing in yourself. Having confidence that you are able to surpass hard times is a very vital quality you must possess.

    2. Creative Problem Solving Solutions: A tough time is a problem. Problems demand solutions. You’re the leader, so you’re responsible for leading the problem solving. If you understand problem solving, the whole process becomes easier — maybe even fun. Try to understand the nature of the problem and try some solutions to solve it. If it doesn’t work, don’t give up. Just try again.

    3. Patience: This is the capacity to accept and tolerate difficulty without anger or sorrow—and it’s your lifeline when you find yourself in the midst of a hard time.

    4. Have Courage: Many times when going through difficult situations, we get overwhelmed by fear. Yes, I understand. But don’e let such fear weigh you down, rather let it deepen your resolve. A strong mind is not built on something that is slapped together on a shallow foundation. It needs solid rock—like a skyscraper, the higher you want to go, the deeper you must go.

    Don’t forget ~ Courage is the tendency to see life’s obstacles as challenges to be met rather than threats to be avoided.

    5. Pace Yourself: Give things time. Situations don’t change overnight. Create targets and milestones on what you want to achieve after a certain period concerning that problem and work towards it. Take it step by step.

    I hope this helps SL Fabz and I sincerely wish you the very best in everything you do.

    Best wishes everyone!

    xoxo

    SL

  • 8 Amazing Kitchen Tips To Make Cooking Easier

    It’ a beautiful Saturday and I’m sure like me, some of you would be spending some time in the kitchen.

    To make your cooking experience easier, here are some interesting kitchen tips I’d like to share with you:

    • Always wash your meat thoroughly with lime or lemon. It kills off all the bacteria & gets rid of all that awful smell.
    • When boiling rice or pasta always add a tablespoon of butter. It gives it wonderful aroma & makes it taste even nicer.
    • Always wash rice thoroughly before cooking at all times. This way you don’t need to parboil the rice. Especially Basmati rice.
    • If you don’t like the skin of chicken and you happen to be the one taking it off, all you have to do is get a cloth or napkin, place it on top of the chicken part & pull the skin off. Easy!
    • If you aren’t sure how fresh your eggs are, place them in about 10cm of water.Eggs that stay on the bottom are fresh. If only one end tips up, the egg is less fresh and should be used soon. If it floats, it’s past the fresh stage.
    • If you over-salt a pot of soup, just drop in a peeled potato, the potato will absorb the excess salt.
    • For burnt rice, place a piece of white bread on top of the rice for 5-10 minutes to draw out the burned flavour.
    • Don’t store your bananas in a bunch or in a fruit bowl with other fruits. Separate your bananas and place each in a different location. Bananas release gases which cause fruits (including other bananas) to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer.

    Do you have any more kitchen tips to add?

  • 5 Beauty Habits You Should Be Doing Every Night

    Your skin can do serious work for you while you sleep-you just have to give it a little help along the way. Try one or all of these treatments to wake up looking refreshed and gorgeous.

    1. Remove all your makeup. Lipstick, mascara, powder…. everything. This ensures that your pores will be clean and your eyes free of leftover gunk.

    2. Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase. Their texture prevents wrinkles and fine lines because it causes less friction between your skin and the pillowcase.

    3. Once you remove your makeup, use a facial cleanser to remove any dead skin, dirt and sweat. Pick a facial cleanser that right for your skin type.

    4. Apply a good Moisturizer. It a myth that only people with dry skin need moisturizer. In fact, even people with oily skin can benefit from a regular moisturizer, though they may be able to skip a day without noticing too much change in the way their skin looks.

    5. Wear your hair up but not too tight. It’s a good idea to keep your hair out of your face while you’re sleeping to keep its natural oils from wreaking havoc on your complexion.

    SL Fabz, what else do you ensure you do to your skin/face before going to bed every night?

  • Stephanie’s Tips: How To Protect Yourself During The Harmattan

    The harmattan season is here and with it comes some cold, dryness and discomfort. Because there is a lot of dust particles being carried around by the wind, this gets into our eyes and may cause some allergy and redness. Also, the skin is usually dry with accompanying cracking of lips, soles of the feet and sometimes the skin itself. This could also be accompanied by excessive sneezing and catarrh.

    The good news is that there are certain things we can do to protect ourselves and our skin from the worst. Here are some:

    1. Drink lots of water to keep you hydrated but avoid excessive intake of caffeinated drinks. Excessive intake of caffeinated drinks (Antihistamines) can be dehydrating to your skin, and the key thing to survive Harmattan is moisture.

    2. Keep your skin moisturized always. Use one with natural oils like coconut oil , jojoba oil… or you could whip up some natural shea butter at home add some natural oils and essential oils and you’ve got your own body cream.

    3. Rinsing your eyes with clean water and reducing the exposure to the dust by wearing protective spectacles is advised.

    4. Do away with alcohol-based facial cleansers, they strip the skin of the much-needed moisture and further dry the skin.

    5. Avoid unnecessary exposure of your skin to dry air. Keep warm by always dressing appropriately for the season.

    6. Keep your hair moisturized and try as much as possible to do hairstyles that keep your hair ends hidden to avoid breakage.

    7. Avoid using hair spritz, gels and strong hair hold. Mild styling mousse can be used for styling instead.

    8. Do not completely dry your skin after shower. Your skin can retain more moisture if you apply cream on damp skin.

    9. Vitamin C is good for the skin, nails and hair. Take fruits that contain Vitamin C to keep your skin looking supple.

    10. Don’t forget to have your lip balm always with you and apply it often to keep your lips from getting too dry and chaffed.

    Do you have any more tips to add?

  • Stephanie’s Tips: Dealing With The Carbs

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    When it comes to dealing with weight and diet issues, one thing we often struggle with is carbohydrates. Because it forms a major part of our food content, we find it hard to let go of it.

    Let me share one tip with you today!

    If you’re looking for a way to stop the carbohydrates you’re eating from turning into fat, try this small diet change: (more…)

  • Getting Back Into Work Mode On Mondays

    Monday Work

    The weekend is over… It was fun and enjoyable and you wished it would just stretch on and on. You practically had to drag yourself out of bed this morning to get to work.

    Believe me, I understand that feeling. It’s not only you guys with regular office jobs that feel so unenthusiastic about Mondays. With lots of appointments, meetings and so on to get to on Mondays, it usually takes a lot more than just the alarm clock to get one up and moving.

    However, I’ve found out that these few tips help a lot: (more…)

  • Stephanie’s Tips: Natural Beauty Recipe For A Radiant Skin!

    Banana face mask

    Hi SL Fabz,

    It’s a beautiful Sunday and I’d like to share with you some natural home recipes you can use to improve the quality of your skin and fight wrinkling. 

    I know ladies would be very glad to read this tip, and guess what, the major ingredient is really affordable and can be found everywhere. It’s Bananas!

    Bananas are very popular with the vitamins are good for the health of the body and the protein that can be digested easily. Bananas also have benefits for skin care and hair beauty. In fact, the roots of banana can be utilized for hair growth.

    One again, the benefit of bananas is to get rid of facial wrinkles. You can use bananas as a natural mask for the face. And it is fabulous; banana mask can be used by dry skin and oily skin owners.

    We can make banana mask at home to remove wrinkles on the face. You can make a banana face mask to prevent additional wrinkles on your face. In addition to providing nutrients that are beneficial to the skin, bananas were able to hold moisture in skin cells so the skin elasticity is maintained. Its vitamin C content can also help erode the face of dead skin cells so the skin can look brighter.

    Here are some recipes of banana mask: 

    Banana mask recipe 1: 

    Materials you need is 1 / 4 section of banana and 1 tablespoon of honey. How to make: Blend the banana. Then enter the honey and stir until the texture changes such as cream.

    How to use: Apply the bananas mask all over your face and let stand for 30 minutes. Remove the banana mask with a towel that has been soaked in warm water. And then, sprinkle your face with cold water. Use this mask every once in a week on a regular basis then you can see the results.

    Banana Mask Recipe 2: Mask of Banana for dry skin

    Bananas are a source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium. Bananas also contains moisturizer that can moisturize the face.

    Ingredients:
    2 bananas and honey
    1 tablespoon oatmeal
    whole milk (to soften face) 

    Mash the banana with a fork. Do not be too subtle, because it would generate too much water. Combine bananas with oatmeal. Add honey and milk, if desired. Apply to entire face and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse face with cold water.

    Banana Mask Recipe 3: Banana Mask for oily skin

    Material:
    1 banana (you can keep ripe bananas in the refrigerator. Let thaw before use)
    1 tablespoon honey
    1 orange or lemon

    Preparation: 
    Mix the banana and honey together.
    Add a few drops of orange or lemon juice.
    Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with cold cloths or warm cloths.

    So ladies, do you have any other natural beauty recipes you’d like to share?

  • Stephanie’s Tips: 5 Amazing Christmas Gifts You Can Give To Your Special Lady This Season

    Christmas is almost here and if you’re wondering what gift you can give that special woman in your life, I have some ideas for you!

    Christmas is a special holiday when almost everyone gives out gifts to their loved ones. Hence, this is the best time for you to show your girlfriend or wife how much she means to you. Prove your love to her by giving her an amazing gift for the holidays. Most men really panic when Christmas is approaching and they do not have any idea of what to get. Have a look at some interesting gift ideas for women:

    Personalised watch

    1. Personalized Gifts
    With personalized gift items, you can have her name or a short message, embossed, carved, or printed on just about anything, from pens, to plates, to more luxurious items like wristwatches and jewelry. There’s absolutely no limit as to what you can customize. Moreover, since you are after unique presents for women, these presents are definitely the best option. Ordinary gifts do come and go but the personalized ones will be treasured forever.

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    2. Jewelry
    Women always appreciate jewelry so this is a great idea too. The best thing about jewelry is that they never go out of style so what you give her now will still look fabulous and trendy in the future. Some classic jewelry pieces that you can buy are gold bracelets, costume jewelry, beads, silver chains, diamonds rings, etc. There’s no way that you will go wrong with these ornaments as women naturally love all this.

    Gift bag of beauty products

    3. Gift Basket of Beauty Products
    How about a basket full of the best skin care products? It’s no secret that women love anything beauty related so you simply can’t go wrong with this. You can either create your own gift basket by buying items individually and nicely wrapping them up in a basket or you can simply buy a ready-made gift basket.

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    4. Gadgets & Electronics
    The world today cannot function without electronics and gadgets. They are part of everyday life now so it makes sense to buy one for her as a gift. Mobile phones and laptops would be great because these are essentials that will help with her work and communication. Gadgets like iPods and tablets are for entertainment, just pick what she needs.

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    5. Date Night
    Lastly, something simple like a special date night can also create a big impact. The feeling is even more wonderful if you and your girlfriend have not gone out for a while. Make her feel your care and appreciation by gifting her your time. Besides, dates can spark romance and rekindle your relationship.

    It will be Christmas soon and it’s one of the best times to display your affection to your girlfriend and let her know how thankful you are for her support and always being there for you. You want to convey your feelings in a unique manner. It’s is Christmas and she deserves a treat!