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Product n Press – Beatrix New York

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My granddaughter loves ladybugs.  As do I.  They are the only bugs that we are not afraid of. As a child, I was told that the tiny dots on the ladybug’s back  tell you how old the bug is.   This has never been verified, but we both love to count the dots and like to think we know the age of the ladybug.  So who would not love a ladybug backpack?  Sophie did.

JuJu the ladybug, from Beatrix New York, was a big hit with Sophie.

 

 

JuJu’s dots told us that she is 6 dots old.      

Beatrix New York’s   “Creatures of the Forest”   http://www.beatrixny.com/

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Food and Health

Cooking With Spice

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Looking to liven up your summer ?   Try using these spices next time you prepare your family meal. 
Coriander – Use along with salt and pepper for seasoning everything from roasted chicken to grilled vegtables.
Cumin – Mix with ginger and garlic to add Indian flavor, with oregano and cilantro to add Mexican flavor.
Cinnamon – Add to pancakes and baked goods, or blend with cumin and coriander to make an exotic spice rub.
Smoked Paprika – Give vegetarian dishes a meaty taste, or blend with ketchup to serve on grilled burgers.
Chile Flakes – Sprinkle over sauteed greens, pasta and nut mixes.  Use in place of dried chilies in Asian cooking.

Hope you try one or all of these essential spices in some of your favorite recipes!!

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Shopping

Bathing Suit Time – OH MY!

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Woman In Black Swimsuit Looking Down Side ProfileI love summer!  Summer is the season of pools, beaches, sun.  What I don’t love about summer is shopping for a bathing suit.  OMG!!! Not my favorite cup of tea.  But there is always a suit for me and you, we just have to know how to  choose the right suit for our bodies. So here is some advice from Ladies Home Journal –

Pear Shaped bodies –  Try a tank suit with a bright color block on the top half. This will draw the eye up, minimizing your lower half. High-cut legs work well to make your legs look longer and leaner. Also, look for two-piece suits where the tops and bottoms are sold separately, since you might be a size smaller on top.

Petite bodies –  A triangle-top string bikini will look great on you, as will a sportier two-piece with boy shorts and a bandeau top. Or go for a simple tank in a bright color or medium to small print.

Straight up and down- A tankini or bikini with boy shorts is surprisingly flattering, as the shorts give your hips a bit of width. Or go for a tank with a belt or detail like a cutout at the waist, to give the illusion of a shapelier middle. Small bust too? Try a suit with details or patterns on top, which can make a small bust look fuller

Big on top – Try an athletic-inspired suit, or one that has a not-too-low scoop neck in front. Look for suits with built-in bras for support.

 

Curvy or plus-size. – Forget the plain black tank! Instead, go for a one-piece with a deep V-neck to show off cleavage, a halter top to maximize your feminine shape, or a two-piece with an adjustable string-tie bottom (you can customize the fit so it doesn’t pinch or pull). Separately sold tops and bottoms can also help you get a perfect fit.

Miraclesuit swimwear Camilla slate Wild cat bandeau underwire swimsuit Control swimsuit size 8 to 16

Have a bit of a tummy – Try a strapless tank in a dark color with a subtle tone-on-tone pattern. Or go for a trendy style this season: a shirred tank, with camouflaging gathers across the belly or to one side. A suit with details down the sides also takes the emphasis off your belly.

GO AHEAD SUIT UP!

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Did You Know

Excercise on the sneak

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Can’t get to the gym, or maybe just  not the gym membership type.

 

 

Well small changes in your daily life can help you burn calories and maintain your weight.

Here is how.

Do your own gardening and housecleaning.  Digging, hauling, bending and lifting keep your body in motion.
While cleaning stretch and reach higher also scrub harder, this will double your calorie burn.   When grocery shopping lift those cans of vegetables,  a few times before putting them away.
Don’t let TV baby-sit the grandchildren – take a walk to the park. Push them on swings to kick it up a notch.        Little Tikes 617973 2-in-1 Snug 'N Secure <em>Swing</em> If you are on a line that is not moving, start standing on one foot, then the other, do this a few more seconds each time.
Remember a body in motion stays in motion.
Source: United Healthcare

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