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National Women’s Health Week 2015

Recently I was contacted by a woman who is a 9 year cancer survivor of a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure called mesothelioma. You can read Heather’s incredible story here.

She shared with me that National Women’s Checkup Day is on May 12th, as a part of an annual event called National Women’s Health Week that kicks off every year on Mother’s Day, and asked if I would want to share with my readers?

My answer? HECK YES!!!

This week is a great reminder for all women that we need to be an advocate for our own health and make regular check-ups and visits to the doctor a priority…..

How to Learn to Love Running

I used to be a person who HATED running. Loathed it. Then about 8 months after I had my second baby, in my postpartum delirium, I decided I was going to start running and I signed up for a half marathon. 13.1 miles for someone who had never even ran one. Crazy. But I did it.

And you know what happened in the course of training for that? Over time I went from hating running to loving it. Something I never thought possible, never dreamed possible! In some ways changed my life. Because if a person like me could learn how to love running? Well, then the sky is the limit!

How to learn to love running in 10 easy steps (pun intended)

Join the #DailyChargeChallenge! It Starts TODAY!

The #DailyChargeChallenge starts today and will run through September 30th! In case you missed my first post sharing self-care ideas for moms – click here. Are you up for the challenge? Here’s how it works…

1. Make the commitment to do ONE thing every day to recharge yourself during the month of September.

Whether your daily charge is doing a few deep breaths or planning a full spa day, it’s up to you. But your daily charge should be something that makes you feel balanced, happy, filled up, recharged and/or more relaxed. Some form of self-care JUST focused on you. No one else, you. You deserve it.

New Year, New Hair

My fabulous hair dresser, Tera Rae Stephens, an Orange County hair extensions stylist specializing in Hot Heads Hair Extensions is having a special hair extensions event this Sunday in her salon for women to learn more about them.

The event will be held this Sunday, January 19th, 2014 from 11am – 1pm at Tek Salon in Costa Mesa.

Tera will be demonstrating how Hot Heads are applied on two very different models with different types of hair. Hot Heads Hair Extensions are Tera’s extension of choice because they are not damaging to the hair.

There will be…

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My Favorite Hair Product EVER

Recently I discovered my favorite hair product to calm frizz. Ever. My hairstylist, Tera Rae Stephens, recommended it when I told her I struggled with frizzy ends.

It’s called Oi/Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion with roucou oil for all kinds of hair made by Davines. The Davines hair care line creates products with sustainable packaging made from renewable energy sources. As if I didn’t love this product enough already!

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