Thursday, March 15, 2012

Guest Post ...

I am more than happy to share dot...dot...dot... today. Such a great reminder that cancer, as nasty as this disease is, doesn't always have to be ugly.

Hi,

My name is Jackie and I do outreach for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, a leading web resource for mesothelioma cancer. I was interested in seeing if you allow guest posts on your site?

I have always had a passion for fashion-from shoes to makeup, nail polish to handbags, and everything in between! Coupled with that is belief that all women need to feel beautiful, no matter what circumstances they may be facing. Women are powerful beings and WE need to realize it! Sadly, many women are hearing those devastating words 'you have cancer.' Despite a cancer diagnosis, women can still feel beautiful in their own skin. Fashion is a wonderful way to feel strong and confident. I would like to share with your audience the reality of cancer and how women can say 'YES I have cancer', but I am no less beautiful than I was before my diagnosis.

Hope you find this topic as compelling as I do. Please let me know if this opportunity interests you and I would be happy to share with you and your audience a powerful article on women and beauty.

Thanks!

Jackie


Feeling Beautiful After a Cancer Diagnosis
By: Jackie Clark

Being diagnosed with cancer often destroys a woman’s self-esteem. However, it is important for women who have been recently diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other type of cancer to know that they are still beautiful regardless of the diagnosis. There are many different ways for women to still feel beautiful in their own skin, even while fighting cancer. In fact, fighting cancer makes a woman even more beautiful because it shows that she is a strong individual who can overcome just about anything.
Fashion and makeup play an important role in helping women, especially those with cancer, to feel good about themselves even while undergoing different types of treatment to get rid of the
cancerous cells. Mineral makeup is, by far, a popular choice amongst all women, not just those with cancer, because there are so many benefits that come along with this natural type of makeup. Mineral makeup is composed with all-natural minerals and is free of chemicals. The makeup will not irritate the skin or cause any problems, which are definitely important because women suffering from cancer do not want to have to deal with irritated skin as well.
When applied to the skin, mineral makeup brings out natural beauty. All women are beautiful in their own way and the mineral makeup only exemplifies that beauty. The mineral makeup
covers flaws and goes onto the skin very lightly while providing a natural look so that it does not even appear that the woman may be wearing makeup at all. It has been used by women to cover wrinkles, age spots, acne and acne marks, and to simply enhance beauty.
Fashion is also a way for women with cancer to continue feeling confident. Just because a woman has been diagnosed with cancer does not mean that she has to give up on dressing nicely
and caring about her appearance. Instead, women with cancer can feel good while wearing some of their most favorite and fashionable pieces. And, when a woman feels good about how she looks and has a greater sense of confidence because she feels beautiful, she will be able to get through the battle of fighting off cancer much easier than someone who is depressed and not confident at all.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Spring Swap on dot...dot...dot... !!

Happy Monday, Dolls!!
It is time to sign up for the Spring Swap here on dot...dot...dot...!
The theme is going to be Spring Essentials. Anything you find to be a must-have for this beautiful new season ... accessories, flip flops, polishes, cosmetics, home decor, recipe goodies, etc.
The rules are simple ...
$20 is the amount to spend on pampering your swap buddy. This does not include the shipping or packaging.
Packages are to be shipped no later than Monday, April 9th.
The Spring Swap is for US residents only ... sorry, but this will help save on shipping costs.
And most important ... PLEASE do not sign up if you do not plan on participating!! There is nothing more frustrating or more tacky than when someone receives their goodies, but does not follow through in giving back!!
Sign-up is easy ... leave a comment here with your name and email address. Entries will be taken until this Friday, March 16th. Partners will be announced here on dot...dot...dot... on Monday, March 19th!
Have a wonderful week!!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Spring Swap on dot...dot...dot...

It's SPRING!! Nothing lifts my spirits better than warm sunshine, blooming flowers, and receiving goodies in the mail!! Let's celebrate the gorgeous weather and swap our favorite Spring essentials! Ideas are welcome for a theme, just leave them here in the comments. I was thinking a $20 budget ... too high/low?? Sign-ups will start on Monday and go for a week or so, then I will partner everyone up. Be sure to spread the word so all your favorite girls can participate!
Happy Thursday!!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Recipe of the Week ... No Carb Pizza

Did anyone try last week's recipe? What did you think?
This week's recipe claims to be carbohydrate free, however, when I made it this week, mine was about 5 grams of carbs for the ENTIRE pizza!!
And guess what?!?
It was delicious!!
If you are counting your carb intake like I am lately, then give this recipe a try. Your family will love it, too. Mine did!
The only downside is not having that hunk of pizza crust to enjoy at the end (personally, my favorite part), but bread and my stomach are not getting along right now, so they are on a break.
The pic below is of the pizza I made ... black olives, turkey sausage and turkey pepperoni - YUM! Click on the pic and you will be directed to the recipe. Enjoy!!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Call Me Maybe

A couple of weekends ago, I saw the Justin Bieber movie, Never Say Never. And I watched it twice! Not back-to-back, of course, but TWICE in the same weekend (with several family members I should add).
I have always been a fan of this kid - little cutie with swagger and such talent! I was happy to see him and Selena fall in love. I heart seeing their random pics that pop up here and there, and seem to get sad when I hear of break-up rumors.
Wierd?
Nah. Just impressed with seeing this guy doing things right. So rare these days.
So I was visiting Christina's {Pop} Life one day and she had this video of Justin, Selena, Ashley Tisdale and more of their crew dancing around to Carly Rae Jepsen's song, Call Me Maybe. First off, I had never heard this song before, and now I listen to it everyday ... my 5-year-old son sings along to it, too. It's pretty catchy. But I adore this video rendition, because I love seeing Justin and Selena kick back and let loose, in their own world without the cameras, being all made up and in character.




 
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