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Every Day A Special Day

As I grow older and become less and less surprised at how life can bring drastic changes in a nano-second, I am working at treating seemingly ordinary events as the potentially extraordinary events that they might indeed be.

Life is so fragile, so very unpredictable. There is no guarantee whether I will ever see another sunset, hug that friend, feel the warm beach sand or go to my favorite restaurant. I have no way of knowing whether anything that happens won't be my last opportunity to experience it, and be grateful for it.

My wish to all of us this holiday season, and the coming year, is that we have glimpses of how once-in-a-lifetime events may be taking place all around us, and that we are graced with whatever it takes to truly appreciate them.

                          Wishing you a special day, every day,
                                                      Beth Ann

 

In This Issue:

A Random Act Of Kindness

Whatever your feelings on the war, these soldiers could certainly use some get well wishes and holiday cheer. If you feel so inclined to add one more card to your holiday list, you can address it to:

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20307-5001

Get What You Really Want for the Holidays!

Receive some "time to reVive" from your family or significant other. Request a Gift Certificate on my website www.reviveyou.com. I will take care of all the details, after all, who needs another sweater?

 

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bethann@reviveyou.com

Radiant Holiday Skin

While the holidays are a time of good friends and cheer, they are also a time when good skincare practices often fall to the wayside.

It's easy to go overboard during the holidays, and it's just as easy for impurities from alcohol, sugar and sodium to set in, making one feel sluggish and look exhausted.

I offer the following tips to help support you and your skin in enjoying a healthy and happy holiday season.

  1. No matter how exhausted you may be when you kick off your heels at the end of the night, never forget to remove your makeup.
  2. Unwind, detoxify and de-stress with an aromatherapy bath at least once a week. I love and recommend the therapeutic Dresdner Baths from Germany.
  3. Upon waking, drink a mug of warm water with lemon. This will help get your system going in a natural way. Also, the body dehydrates while you sleep, which can make the skin appear dull and dry.
  4. I recommend all my clients use the extraordinary Venta Airwasher in their bedroom to cleanse the air and humidify. Find out more at www.venta-airwasher.com. You can use one of the 20% off Bed & Bath coupons you get in the mail.
  5. The best thing for the body (besides keeping up with your exercise program) is a full nights sleep. Lack of rest can compromise the immune system, making you susceptible to colds, especially during the winter.
  6. While you may indulge in many delicacies during the holiday season, try to keep a healthy number of fruits and vegetables in your diet. They contain essential vitamins that the body and skin need to stay vibrant. Think about giving yourself a safety net with Juice Plus+, 17 different fruits and vegetables in a convenient capsule form.
  7. When all else fails, take cover! Use rich and creamy Camofleur concealer to hide darkness and Anti-Puff Eye Gel to soothe and reduce puffiness.
  8. For glam party eyes, the perfect combo is Revitalash, permanent lash lengthener, and my new favorite mascara, Lash Blast from CoverGirl, in the funky orange packaging.

Kinda Healthy Chocolate Cake
Hey, it's the holidays, indulge a little! No eggs or butter, but extra rich and moist like traditional devil's food, plus a quick fix when you've got a craving that only chocolate will satisfy!

1 cup warm Water
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 1/2 cups All- Purpose or Whole Grain Flour
1 cup Sugar or Xylitol (see last month's issue)
3/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Canola Oil
1 Tbs. Vanilla Extract
2 tsp. White Vinegar

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and oil 9-inch pan.
  2. Whisk water and cocoa in small bowl until smooth. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Make well in center. Add cocoa mixture, oil and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in vinegar. Pour into pan.
  3. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 - 35 minutes.
  4. When cool, (if you can wait) dust with confectioners sugar if desired.

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