Jackie

No I don't run- but Jackie does

Well as I was getting ready to clean up some magazines and paperwork at home -

like always I breeze through my magazines and save any articles I want to keep.

I came across this ad and thought of my 4Wk Challenge partner Jackie!

I know the weather has been bad for outside running and I really feel for her as we are on Week 3 and it has NOT been easy with weather and all.

How much easier would it be if the sun was shining and we didn't have to wear our winter coats?

Well- we just make adjustments. 

So this post is for Jackie- Hang in there!

Spring will show up I just know it

Here's some eye candy Jackie! 

I LOVE this outfit- Could see Jackie in this taking her kids pics 

Loft Jeans- Old Navy shirt

Had to throw this up as well.......digging the links!

Oh and the nails!

It's been so nice to know someone else out there is trying real hard these 4Wks to kick start them self like me.

I've know Jackie since we were wee girls.  Although we may have never been close friends- she is someone who would be there for you- that's a pretty amazing quality!   I'm so lucky to have a friend like Jackie- she had been there for me from before my breast cancer and during that time I know she prayed for me and it helped me SO much. 

She is truly one of those people who only gives off goodness and joy. 

Cheap Trick Tuesday

Do your own nails.  I LOVE getting my nails done, but it does adds up and sometimes (never actually) there is no time.

Here's a great article on taking care of your nails from Woman's Day

RIGHT HERE

Always split or peel Blame it on your lifestyle or aging (or both!).

Washing your hands a lot, applying nail polish remover often or using hand sanitizer with alcohol daily can zap moisture; it also happens naturally as you age.

“Gently rub cream over your nails and cuticles each day to keep nails hydrated,” says Dr. Daniel. Also, switch to an alcohol-free hand sanitizer. Try Herbalife Hand Sanitizer ($5.50; Herbalife.com) to help prevent nails from drying out.

Are stained yellow

Some causes: smoking (from the nicotine); fade creams with hydroquinone (which helps lighten the appearance of dark age spots); constantly wearing nail polish without a base coat (which can discolor the nail plate).

Visit SmokeFree.gov for tips on quitting smoking. If you use a hydroquinone cream, Dr. Daniel suggests wearing gloves to apply it. Always use a base coat before adding color and let nails breathe for at least a day between manicures.

Contain vertical ridges

There’s no scientific reason for the ridges that run from your cuticle to nail tip, says Dr. Daniel. What we do know, however, is that the ridges deepen with age, especially after 40, and they usually don’t indicate health issues.

Keep nails hydrated and fill in deep ridges. We love Essie’s Fill The Gap Ridge Smoothing Base Coat, which helps polish go on smoothly. ($10; EssieShop.com)

Have a beau’s line (a u-shaped horizontal ridge across the nail)

It may appear after you’ve been ill, taken certain drugs (as in chemotherapy), or had a baby or major surgery. These traumas to your body can cause hormonal changes that affect the growth of the nail plate.

As you recover, it will grow out or disappear. But to help cuticles and nails get back to normal, Dr. Daniel recommends applying a moisture-rich cream before bedtime; cover your hands with cotton gloves or socks.

My favorite nail polish would have to be Jessica because years ago that's what Toni used to use on my nails and they always looked great.

Here's the steps of doing your own manicure right from Jessica Nail's website RIGHT HERE

I really love this French Manicure

Here's some tips on doing your own French Manicure

CLICK on the PICTURE