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Why I Make New Year’s Resolutions
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ~ Tony Robbins I’ve always believed in the power of visualization! If you listen to most inspirational coaches they too will tell you that in order to achieve the goals you set out for yourself you need to visualize yourself realizing your dreams. Let me explain why I think it is healthy and beneficial to set new years resolutions for yourself. Goal setting is always a good thing because it focuses your mind on working towards something in your life you want to accomplish. Having goals in the first place is always good! I can’t ever…
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DreamWorks Trollhunters premieres on Netflix December 23rd in time for some holiday fun!
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means the inevitable “I’M BORED” heard around the house is even closer. There’s only so much time new presents will keep the kids entertained, but starting December 23rd, DreamWorks Trollhunters is giving families 250+ epic moments to fill family downtime. From the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes a tale of two worlds set to collide in the epic saga DreamWorks Trollhunters. When ordinary teenager Jim Lake Jr. stumbles upon a mystical amulet on his way to school one morning, he inadvertently discovers an extraordinary secret civilization of mighty trolls beneath his small town of Arcadia. Suddenly…
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A Monster Calls Opens in LA and New York Theaters December 23rd, Nationwide January 6th
A visually spectacular and unabashedly emotional drama from director J.A. Bayona (“The Impossible”). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (portrayed by Liam Neeson in performance-capture and voiceover) appears at his bedroom window one night. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. When I saw the movie…
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Part One :: SKIN CARE BASICS FOR AN AGELESS LOOK!
SKIN CARE BASICS FOR AN AGELESS LOOK! This summer I started thinking about really uping my skin care game. I was a lifeguard for over three years in high school and into college and let’s just say I wasn’t too interested in using sun protection over 10. Remember Ban de Soleil? Yep, that was my preferred sunscreen. Fast forward a few years and I wised up and haven’t really been in the sun for most of my adult life. Of course, we hit the beach and pool but I always cover up and wear a hat. Skin cancer scares me quite a bit and that is one of…
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Dwell :: Decorating with Greenery, Pantone Color of the Year 2017 Edition
Greenery, Pantone Color of the Year 2017 edition Every year, the famous Pantone Color Institute (https://www.pantone.com) releases its Pantone Color of the Year, a symbolic color selection that both reflects and influences the current color moods and trends in design and fashion among others. Last year Pantone had selected 2 colors as Color of the Year: “Rose Quartz” and “Serenity” blue (PANTONE 13-1520 & PANTONE 15-3919), two pastel and subtle colors that were reflecting connection and welness. This year, Pantone Color of the Year is unique! Greenery, a fresh and zesty yellow-green (PANTONE 15-0343) is ‘’a refreshing and revitalizing shade, symbolic of new beginnings. The shade evokes the first days…
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Woman-owned Kollekcio Boutique Offers European Style at Reasonable Prices
A friend of mine introduced me to her friends’ boutique, Kollekcio, in Old Town Tustin and it was love at first sight! I have always loved European clothing but not always liked the prices! But the owner, Viktoria Gallegos, was able to negotiate great deals and has brought gorgeous clothes to us ladies in Southern California! I love her taste in fashion and I think every girl needs a pretty dress or two hanging in their closet ready to be worn out on the town. We tried on some of our favorite dresses and outfits. You can really feel the quality of the materials and one of the things…