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this tip’s for you, belle…your friday friend-1-1

14 Friday Mar 2014

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A few years ago we started using these:

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Gotcha huh???

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They are virgin olive oil cotton swabs. Why, whatever for, you might ask. Well:

They are great for cleaning up tough-to-remove eye makeup residue.
They erase makeup prep errors.
They add a little moisture to the under-eye area to help blend concealer.
They moisturize cuticles.
They moisturize the lip area (especially the corners) without feeling greasy.
They are $6.00 for 50, double-ended, and individually-wrapped for portability.
So there…a miracle product!

We have tried several other brands but keep returning to this one. Just can’t beat the quality or the price. Bonus…they are made in San Francisco which we are partial to, of course.
Here is the link

Now swab to your hearts desire!
a&a

a RARE stroke of genius…your friday friend-1-1

07 Friday Mar 2014

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Sadly, we can’t take the credit for coming up with this brilliant idea. Pinterest has been one our entertainment tools of late as we have been stuck in our homes for what seems like a coon’s age.

This neck of the woods is unaccustomed to being accosted by such frigid, aggressive, and downright abrasive weather. We scurried into our humble abodes to wait it out. Thanks to being forced to set a spell, we have discovered some interesting things to keep us occupied.

Obviously, we have been wearing our boots a lot, and when we came across this idea, we just HAD to share because that’s what belles DO. Pinterest told us we don’t need boot stands . We can use Manila folders!! What??? They don’t cost a mint (use that money toward the next pair) or fall on your tender toes, they don’t take up room in our meager closets (c’ mon, y’all know belles never have large enough closets) and they neaten things up in a skinny minute!! What’s not to love?!?!

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A little multitasking tip like this warms our lil’ ole hearts just when we need it.

a&a

tap that app…your friday friend-1-1

28 Friday Feb 2014

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Can you hear what we hear??? That’s right ladies, no more excuses not to reach your Fitbit goal of the day. With the fit radio app, you can be motivated to step up!! So even if you forgot your own tunes, your walking pal ditched you at the last moment, or you are feeling a little weary, this app will fix your woes and keep you going.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fit-radio-workout-music/id440844625?mt=8

With several genres to choose from, you can get fit, stay fit, and listen to your choice of fit-focused music.

And it’s free so you can’t use that excuse either!!

We are loving our Fitbits and the fit radio app has helped us keep at it…especially when we need that extra boost to meet our goals.

Try it, y’all! You will like it.

Hope you find this fit tip as helpful as we did.

a&a

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A venti sized friend-1-1

14 Friday Feb 2014

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Due to the thoroughly abhorrent weather conditions that continue to abuse us tender belles, we have had to become very resourceful. Some of us prefer to have a blotting paper or two on hand to temper the occasional shine. Belles glow…we do not shine.

In these difficult times, resources are becoming low and the ability to replenish quickly near impossible. Bless our hearts!!!

But lo and behold, a little bird told us that our local Starbucks could help us in a pinch. Just so happens…the napkins at this coffee house extraordinaire make the perfect blotting papers!!

Who knew?? Now we all do!

Cheers to belles looking their best.

a&a

nail it, belle!…your friday friend 1-1

07 Friday Feb 2014

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As true belles we reserve the right to change our mind from one moment to the next. Turns out we are pretty good at it too.

We have remained loyal to one color for sometime now and we intend to stay that way.

You Don’t Know Jaques!! is an Opi color that has become a uniform. Who can resist a polish with that kind of attitude?!?

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We have cheated a tad lately on our beloved Jaques because we couldn’t resist the gamble. A dark and swarthy sort with an air of mystery and a winning glow caught us in a moment of weakness. OO, Belle, how could we resist? Casino Royale by Opi is his name. Doesn’t that just have a lovely ring to it??

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via The Polish Hideout

Clearly we are suckers for Zee French.  These two rang our belles, hope they ring yours too.

a&a

an apple a day…your friday friend 1-1

24 Friday Jan 2014

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Can it possibly be true, that old saying about keeping the doctor away?  Well, these belles never claimed to have anything resembling a medical degree…we leave that to the professionals…but we have actually come to the conclusion that a good old apple can be just about the perfect snack/breakfast/lunch…yes, we have even been known to nosh on one for dinner!  Add a tablespoon or two of freshly ground almond butter (our favorite is Fresh Market…but Whole Foods comes a close second) with a pinch of sea salt, and you have quite the power meal!  Yum!!

One of us has had an apple habit for quite awhile and introduced the non-breakfast-eating one of us to it. Lo and behold, she liked it!  Lets see if you are willing to give it a try after reading these benefits:

Apples have been shown to:  reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, reduce the risk of stroke, regulate blood sugar helping to reduce the risk and symptoms of diabetes, help prevent some types of cancer, and aid in the prevention of heart disease.  They are an excellent source of antioxidants…a very good thing…with the highest concentration being in the peel (which is why I buy organic..pesticides…not a good thing). Bonus…apples and other whole fruits and vegetables are REAL FOODS…nothing pre-packaged or artificial in sight!

Read more on the benefits of this little goodie:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=15

By the by…if you have already tossed out a resolution or two, this might be an easy update to get you back on track!!

Belles ringing here…how about there?

a&a