Protecting Your Skin This Winter

Don’t know about you, but the thought of Jack Frost nipping at my nose, contending with frigid temps and snow drifts higher than my 5 foot frame does not make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  

I wouldn’t say I was a “Humbug” about this changing season as there is nothing more beautiful than an untouched landscape of pristine, virgin snow that glitters like diamonds in the sunlight.  Winter does a heck of a number on our skin, however, and if not cared for properly, can cause some damaging effects.  Frigid air lacks humidity and dries up natural oils in your skin, causing it to lose its moisture.  Blustering winds can cause chafing windburn and indoor heating systems can prove a culprit as well. 

So what’s a girl to do?  Here are some tips on protecting your skin this winter.

•  Suppose to be doing this anyways – water – water – water – at least 8 glasses a day

• Use a soap for sensitive skin this time of year

• Wet clothes can irritate so, change right away from winter activities & exercising outdoors

• Use laundry detergents pure of perfumes and dyes

• Don’t soak/shower long in hot water

• Moisturize your skin while it’s still damp after bathing

• Use petroleum jelly on skin exposed to long periods of cold, wind and sun

• UV rays are just as strong so, protect your skin with at least an SPF 15

Happy Holidays From My Home To Yours

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa in your homes with family and friends.  We so appreciate your visits and loyalty throughout the year and hope your journey will continue as we enter into 2012.

Have You Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Do you need a homing device to relocate your sex drive?  Nearly one third of American women actually “aren’t in the mood” and proclaim a headache coming on to cover up their lost desire.  We all know menopause can be a major factor and generally strikes women around age 51.  However, it’s not an excuse.  What many women don’t release is that active sex stimulates blood flow to all the right areas and a topical cream will help relieve the dryness that sometimes occurs and makes having sex painful.  So, the more you have and cream up, the more you won’t be saying no and enjoying.

It’s amazing how many times stress is a leading cause for whatever ails you.  When it comes to sex … well, that too.  We all know we can multi task with one hand tied behind our task.  Asking your partner to share in some tasks like bathing the kids, throwing in a load of wash at night or helping with dinner, will give you both time for enjoying each other.

Taking contraceptives so you can play without the fear of getting pregnant ironically can lower testosterone levelsenough to depress the desire.  Talk to your gynecologist about swapping brands. Birth control pills contain estrogen and various types of synthetic progesterone called progestin.  In some pills, the progestin behaves more like testosterone and can actually increase libido.

Keep a look out for the medications you may be popping.  Valium and Xanax can off kilter your sex drive while those taken for high blood pressure, migraines and antihistamines for colds and actually dry up the vagina. 

When it comes to sex or, the lack of, there’s always a reason around for what is ailing you to help you get back into the arms of the one you love.

Moves to Slim Down That Muffin Belly

Before I recommend an exercise video I've come across, I like to try it out myself to determine the true impact.  OMG !!!!  If you want great workouts for abs,  I hurt for three full days after doing these moves.  Not looking to scare you away but, if you want to strengthen your core and work those ABS, this will do it.  It's always good to switch it up ladies and why not go with something that really works.

Share A Christmas Wreath Design Blog Hop

Happy Holidays ladies!  This is my very first blog hop, "Whoo Hoo!"  So, I apologize in advance for any blunders the first of which I confess was figuring out the correct time stamp date on my digital camera. Ugh!  I wrestled with this I can't tell you how long and just gave up so ... onward to the fun part.  This Christmas Wreath Blog Hop is simple.  Share your wreath design instructions or just a photo of one you love to inspire and bring joy to someone's home for the holiday.  You don't need to follow 15 steps to participate just 3 easy ones.  (1) Become a Follower of The Girlz Korner via email or Google (2) grab my button and linky code below and post about the hop on your blog to share with others posting the instructions of a wreath you perhaps made yourself with a photo or just add a  photo of a wreath you love in your post.  (3) When you add your information below to join the blog hop, make sure the link you add is the one that goes directly to your post so our visitors will see your wreaths.

My wreath only cost me $25 to make mostly because I bought everything during an end of season sale at Michael's.  The pine cones I collected from Mother Nature and tipped the edges with gold paint from the craft store.  If you don't know how to make a bow like mine, just follow the instructions on this awesome link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70gvnlixO04

Hope you enjoy ~