Get Inspired:: Free Printable #1

Hey everyone! It's Jess from Creative Index and I'm here to bring you the very first She Inspires download/printable. When Nycia sent me this quote, I thought it was perfect! Such a great reminder to live free of regrets and live a life full of joy, laughter and love!

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Style It Up:: Minty Fresh + Jeans

Happy Friday!!  Sabrina here with another addition of Style It Up! Hopefully this one will get you in the mood to pull out some color for the weekend!

Mint will always be a favorite of mine. There is just something about it, when you put it on, you just can't be anything but happy! This mint button up with gold polka dots and buttons is no exception to the rule. It makes me SO happy!

Let's start with the shoes, because, really... that's what I always start with. These mint pumps have been in my closet for a few years, and I have never really appreciated them until just recently.  I just adore them! The dark jeans make the gold detailing stand out that much more and lend a more casual vibe to this otherwise dressy top.

 

 

 

I love playing with color combinations and mixing patterns and prints, but sometimes you have to just keep it simple.

Keep it minty fresh!

 

Mid-Summer Must Haves

Hello Muffins! This is Shalyn here with a few mid summer must haves to get you through the remainder of this summer heat in style. I hope you enjoy!!

1. This top is a must-buy-right-now. You can pair it with shorts, skirts, or pants. It's a win-win for that closet of yours. Buy it here. 2. This dress has quickly become one of my favorites. I would wear it everyday if I could. It's the perfect material for these hot summer days and is SO comfortable! Buy it here. 3. These sunglasses from Madewell are so fun to wear! They are the perfect color to compliment that tan you've been working on all summer. You can get them here. 4. Can I just say how happy I am to see all the beautiful, colorful and feminine backpacks out on the market right now? Where were these when I was in school!? This one here is my favorite. 5. This candle has been burning in my home all summer. It's the perfect scent and smells SO good. Get it here. 6.  These shorts have been my go-to this summer. I have received so many compliments on them and that lace detail on the side is the perfect touch of feminine to dress up any top. Altar'd State is one of my new favorite stores and has SO many amazing clothes. You can get these shorts here. 7. The shirt says it all. It's also lightweight AND cute. Get it here. 8. This necklace is oddly precious. I love gold and it gives any top or dress a touch of glam! You can get it here. 9. HELLOOOO heaven on your face! This is hands down one of the best products on the market right now for your skin. It smells like lavender and leaves your skin looking rested and feeling so soft! I noticed a difference within a week. RUN to this website HERE and get it NOW. You can hug my neck later. 10. I've been using this make-up for years and can't imagine ever using anything else. It's lightweight, has great coverage, and has SPF to protect your skin from those killer UV- rays. You can find it here. 11. I LOVE this lip-treatment. It leaves your lips silky smooth and adds a sweet pop of color to your sun-kissed face. Get it here.  12. I found this hat the other day when shopping with a friend and wore it around the store like a crazy person. I love it and it would look perfect with a summer dress and some ankle boots. You can buy it here. 

 Happy Shopping!!

She Health:: 7 Ways to Relax Before Bed

Hello Ladies, This is Blessing here with another She Health series. 

Do you have difficulty winding down after a long day? Does your racing mind keep you awake late into the night? We all have busy lifestyles and stress from work and family responsibilities. Sometimes it is hard to relax because of all the things we have to take care of and deal with during the day. Here are seven Ways to Relax before Bed.

 
Put Electronics Away      

Many people take their electronics to bed with them and technology has made it even more convenient to read your Kindle and answer your email on your iphone without even leaving your bed. Did you know that all electronics emit electromagnetic frequencies? Electromagnetic frequencies can interfere with your cortisol levels and affect your ability to fall asleep. The body secretes cortisol in response to stress and prepares your body for the flight or flight response. The best way to reduce your exposure to electromagnetic frequencies is to remove all electronics from your bedroom. This includes:

• Cell phones 
• Laptops
• Kindles
• TV’s

No Caffeine                
                                                                                                                      
Avoid Caffeine at least 4-6 hours before bedtime. The time varies for different people, some people are more sensitive to the affects of caffeine tan others. Drinking caffeinated beverages before bed will keep you up and down at night.  You will end up doing more tossing and turning than sleeping.

Soothing Music    
                                                                                                                          
Soothing music has a way of calming you down and helping you get your mind and body ready to sleep. The goal is to listen to music that calms you down. Calming music helps reduce:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Lowers heart and breathing rate
• Supports more restful sleep 

Don’t Take Work to Bed with You      
                                                                                             
Most of us take work to bed instead of leaving it outside where it belongs. As a business owner it is difficult to drop everything at the door because you are constantly thinking about your business, customers and your to do list for the next day. The best way to combat this is to avoid anything that has to do with work 2 hours before bedtime. So if you usually go to bed at 10:00pm, you shouldn’t be doing anything work related after 7:59pm. This allows you to deal with work and have time to wind down before bed. If you can’t deal with everything 2 hours before bed, it’s better to tackle it when you are well rested.

Quality over Quantity                       
                                                                                                      
 It is more important to get quality sleep because you wake up refreshed and ready to face the day. Just because you get 9 -10 hours of sleep doesn’t mean that you are getting quality sleep. Everyone is unique when it comes to sleep, some people need more sleep to function and some need less. Find out what works well for you and then stick with it.

Create a Sleep Schedule                                 
                                                                                     
Go to bed the same time every night and get out of bed the same time every morning. When you have an irregular sleep schedule it can lead to problems like insomnia and fatigue. A regular sleep schedule allows your internal clock to tell your body when to go to sleep and when it is time to wake up.

Magnesium                      
                                                                                                                
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a role in over 300 different reactions in the body and more than 75% of Americans are magnesium deficient. Why is magnesium important? Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer and it helps your body relax and improves your quality of sleep. I recommend Natural Vitality Natural Calm to clients who are not able to sleep because of muscle cramping and tension. The main side effect is diarrhea if you take more than he recommended dose. You can buy it at your local health food store.


I hope these tips help you with your sleeping patterns and allow you to get a better nights rest. 

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