Hair, Teeth, and Skin ~ Looking Great!

Healthy Hair ~ 

Shell fish such as lobster,oysters,clams and mussels are a low-fat source of protein (hair growth) and contain pantothenic acid , a B vitamin that helps hair to look shinier.

Whiter Teeth ~

Among the many antioxidant benefits this wonderful berry offers for skin,

it also contains a natural astringent that can aid in removing discoloration from teeth.

Catherine Zeta-Jones has often claimed in articles, that strawberries help keep her pearlies white.

Hydrated Skin ~

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, an antioxdant that aids in keeping skin fresh,smooth and clear.

These are 3 of my all time favourite foods and to learn that they are also helping to keep me looking good, what more can a gal ask for? ...

What foods do you eat to help keep you looking great?

The Umbrella of Living ~ The Foundation

I have learned that without a good foundation it is difficult to build anything. The foundation needs to be rock solid, so that it can withstand all that be required of it to endure. Looking at my Umbrella components for living (you can read about the Umbrella - for Living here) I decided to start with Spiritual as my foundation.

I know that I’m still here because God believed in me! He believed that I was strong enough to come back to this human life; figure out where I go from this point. So, I have to have faith that he knows what he is doing and I have to find the strength to believe that I will discover who I am now and will be able to create a new improved me HHL 2.0 – (version 2.0 is what my friend Suburban Princess reminds me)



I’m not religious but I believe in God! So, the question becomes how do I strengthen my faith?


Here is my plan:


~ God is everywhere, so I know I can pray to him anywhere I am and I can also speak with him

~ Speak to God not only when I need something but Thank him for all he gives me daily

~ Listen to my Angels ~ they are always there ready to help , they are God's helpers

~ Look to our local Minister/Priest as a spiritual guide/counsel


~ Read books that enforce positive thinking (please share any reading you may have found helpful)


~ Remind myself of the many blessings I have in life ~ sometimes this is difficult to do when one is feeling very lost. SOLUTION ..... a Gratitude Journal will remind me, in my own writing.


~ Gratitude Journal ~ I have been on the fence about starting one, then it seems wherever I read someone is writing of how it helped them. Most recently, if you are a reader of Classy and Fabulous as I am, you will recall her post titled An Attitude of Gratitude. Something in her post spoke to me and I started mine today.

~Continue to surround myself with people who have faith, belief and are positive

I would love for you to share your thoughts and suggestions!

With Help from my Friends ....

It's been a little crazy at the HHL household lately. Cold weather is not friendly to my joints and bones and throw in some Med changes ...and you now how the ingredients for dark and gloomy days.

But Friends know just how to brighten your day...

First, a surprise visit from my bestie from New York. She came to spend the day, before heading out to Winnipeg for a business trip. Along with her wonderful laughter filled visit, she brought this beautiful arrangement. One can't help but smile when loking at these lovelies and remember warm days.

Mr. G made us a wonderful dinner of penne a la vodka with turkey fillet and even remembered dessert, a wonderful strawberry shortcake (no he did not bake it..but did  remove it from its package,and thaw it) ...

The next day a card arrived in the mail from my friend R. she always knows just what to say...

But it doesn't stop there ... even in a snow storm ...

The universe is making sure my days are bright with reminders,

of how blessed I am...
 

In the morning mail was this adorable and thoughtful package from my special bestie;

you know her as Suburban Princess from  The Life of a Suburban Princess

Along with early Valentine wishes ...these socks have me

smiling ear to ear!!

I am truly blessed ....

Thank you to all of you who have left wonderful encouraging and supportive comments and emails. With a  little push and butt kicking  help from my Friends I'm gaining strength and keeping the faith!

For some warmth and smiles

Don't forget to visit Dolce's blog

He keeps me going.....

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