Hey, I wanted to let everyone know that I have worked with a formulator to create the most intensive moisturizing body butter bar – well, I think it is. We reformulated 8 times since the inception. I know it’s been a hidden secret but I was so fustrated with the moisturizers that I’ve found out there in grocery stores, boutique stores from all over and still I didn’t feel like I was getting smooth creamy skin. I still felt dry and the moisturizer in the big tub that I paid 25.00 for laid on top of my skin.

EEK! This was not good for my wrinkes which I can’t believe is happening to me. So I decided that I would make my own to my own specifications. There are a variety of fragrances because each person has their own tastes. We have Cocoa butter which is the majority of the ingredient and smells like chocolate. OF course if you are trying to watch what you are eating you can wear it instead of eating it! The other fragrances are Coconut, Citrus, and Unfragranced. These are primarily made of Ultra highly refined cocoa butter and soy so the bar lasts longer but you still get amazing moisturizing properties that penetrate the skin while you are wet in the shower.

The coolest part is that I discovered, right before you hop out of the shower you need to make sure you have massaged the butter into your skin to get the full benefit. Hop out, the cool air hits yours skin and closes it up therefore giving you the benefits of holding the moisturizer in longer. Just pat dry. They have been available at either salon. Feel free to go in to experience the Indulge Body Butter Bar. Let me know what you think.

Why is it that a tan can boost our self confidence?

We are in the day and age where our skin idols are Snookie and the cast of the Jersey Shore. Don’t get me wrong, this season’s Jersey Shore cast is in shape now more than ever before, and JWow has a body that could compete with any Victoria Secret model.

Okay…off topic, I know, but come on…it’s true. A tan, whether it be a Driveway Diva Tan, or the delicate mist from an aerosol bottle, is a true self-confidence booster.Here’s what I don’t get-How do we go from high society and royalty staying indoors to avoid the sun and look as pale as possible to the more tan the better?

I have tried several self-tanners. The most recent self tanner is the Banana Boat “Summer Color” self-tanning mist. It has a light citrus scent, and seems to apply evenly while standing like a naked star. The hardest part about a misting self-tanner is applying evenly on your mid to upper back. I mean, it’s quite difficult to wrap your arm and aim the nozzle at the same time. Best bet is to have a girlfriend help you out.

After I’ve applied one coat, I start noticing and feeling instantly confidence about my body and my overall appearance. Hey, for $6.97, I’ll take confidence in a mist! Toward the back end of the week, and several self-tanning applications, I really start to feel good about myself. It’s an excellent way to start any day, especially a Manic Monday.

Here’s to Spray on Confidence!

As always,…Live your life…FULL THROTTLE!

Normally, I skim the yahoo headlines (briefly!) every morning before beginning my day, and lately, all I’ve been seeing are articles about our “economic climate,” stocks, and the feds, and,to be honest,…I’m sick of it.

My brain is overloaded by all the chitter chatter of the downturn of our economy. I studied economics in college, and yes, there are a zillion facets to our economic environment, and a million things that can have an impact on whether or not we are climbing up or sliding down.

Here’s what I think.

We all need to manage our own economic bubble. Plain and Simple.

Prices are constantly going to rise and fall, and it’s no surprise that our fruits and vegetables sections at the grocery store are always going to be more expensive. Let’s face it…we need to take responsibility for our own actions. Sometimes our desires outweigh our actual needs, and that is where the trouble lies. For example, I desperately want a couch from Pottery Barn. The soft fluff of the cushions, the cozy comfort, luxuriously silky fabric, the way I am perfectly propped whilst being snuggled ever so safe in the embrace of the cushions.

Here’s the reality- A Pottery Barn couch can cost upwards of $2000-3000 depending on the style. Last time I checked, my money tree was just a seedling. Here’s the point-I either make a decision to save money, then, once I have saved enough money, purchase my dream couch-OR-settle for a couch that resembles my beloved Pottery Barn. We need to manage our spending, our debt, our desires, our needs, and, in doing so, we’ll level out our own economic bubble. Additionally, we must not forget to give to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. There is always someone in this world who is worse off than you and me. By giving, we will receive ten-fold back. The Main Man will watch your back, whether you believe it or not.

If we manage our money, pay off debt, and save money to purchase the things we desire, we’ll turn our economy around, and will influence the National Economic environment as well.

If you have no idea how to begin managing your money start by reading these great books to help you understand your relationship with money: “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace D. Wattles, “Thoughts or Things” by Prentice Muldoon, “Automatic Millionaire” by David Back, and any book by Bob Proctor will be well worth the investment.

Let me know how your Money Tree Flourishes.

As always..Live Your Life…Full Throttle!