The Value of a Smile

It costs nothing, but it creates much;

It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give;

It happens in a flash, and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever;

None are so rich they can get along without it, and none are so poor but are richer for its benefits.

It creates happiness in a home, fosters goodwill in business, and is the counter sign of friends.

It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and natures best antidote for trouble.

Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is of no earthly good to anybody until it is given away.

Nobody needs to smile so much as those who have none left to give.

Smile, Smile, Smile

Marion T. Phillips

That first kiss!

My very first kiss... yes, I remember it well. He had been visiting my family that Sunday afternoon into the early evening. It was in the middle of winter and it was very cold.

Time finally came for him to return to his family a couple of blocks away from where I lived. He put on his coat and we stepped through the door onto an uncovered porch. The window in the door was all steamed up from the heat within so no one could see us outside except as a blur. When we stepped outside, we found that is was pouring down snow in very large flakes and starting to gather on the ground.

As we were standing there watching the snow, we turned toward each other, no words had been spoken, as if the snow had taken away our ability to talk. We looked into each others eyes and still without saying a word, we stepped toward each other, we embraced and then our lips met; soft, warm, moist a totally sensual moment, but being so young, we had only the vaguest idea what sensual was. Our lips stayed together a long time, the snow falling in these huge drops around us and on us.

Finally we parted and we both knew that it had finally happened for both of us. Our First Kiss. Unforgettable.

Love and kisses!

Engela

Beauty Tips for First Dates

Ah, first dates. They can be intimidating, exhilarating…even completely mortifying. To pump yourself up for the big event, spend a little extra time primping and planning. Pamper yourself with a bubble bath. Listen to some music. Indulge in a glass of wine to calm your nerves. Dates are meant to be fun for both parties, so lighten up, loosen up and let the preparation games begin!

If you’re fishing for some kissing, keep those lips glistening. Apply your favorite lip-gloss or Chap Stick as needed. Sparkles and added shine draw more attention to just how kissable your lips really are! Don’t skimp on the tasty lip treats…you may not be the only one enjoying them!

For the ultimate mysterious guise, accentuate your eyes. Many people consider the eyes to be the window to one’s soul. With a language all their own, eyes convey every emotion – joy, sorrow, uncertainty, nervousness, mischievousness, sarcasm and on down the line.

Let your eyes engage their own conversation with your date, thanks to a special flair and style stemming right back to your choice of mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner. Select shades that complement your skin tone as well as your wardrobe, and apply enough to be noticed, but not too much to be overwhelming. Lengthen and thicken your lashes with a bold mascara and swipe on a little eye shadow to bring some color into the equation. Use eyeliner to emphasize your eyes, bringing their intensity up just a bit.

Got a blemish? Fret not. Some concealer and pressed powder can save the day. Zits happen. We’ve all had them, and we’ll probably see many more of them in our days. Now, unless you’ve got the honker of all honkers, chances are you’re more than likely overreacting to the situation at hand. Have you ever noticed when a friend exclaims something like, “Oh my gosh, can you believe the size of this sucker?!” – sometimes you still can’t see the blemish, even after she points it out to you? It may be true that we are always more critical of ourselves, sometimes to the point of excess.

To help erase the unsightly mark on your face, try a drop of Visine to get the red out, or apply a solution containing benzoyl peroxide. Once the area dries, apply concealer to the affected area and blend it in as best you can. Now apply the pressed powder to your entire face, step back and examine the damage. Most times, this method clears up the spot enough that you’d have to be looking for the blemish in order to identify it.

Select a sexy fragrance and flaunt it. If scent truly is the strongest sense tied to memory, choice of fragrance can be an invaluable factor in your preparation for the big night. If you end up connecting with your date, you will probably want to instill a completely sensual and mind-blowing impression on him. Do this effortlessly with a perfume you love - and one he won’t be able to get enough of!

Pack a “beauty survival kit” and keep it with you, just in case. This kit should contain all emergency items and still fit safely out of sight, inside your purse. Consider including items like dental floss and/or toothpicks for stubborn broccoli, tissues, eye drops, aspirin (in case your date drives you bonkers), and toiletries in case of a surprise visit. If you are driving separately and meeting somewhere, you may wish to keep an extra pair of pantyhose in your car in case your skirt or dress gets a runner.

By Kathryn M. D’Imperio

Beautiful You, Today and Tomorrow

Beauty is in the eyes of beholder, beauty is something more than skin deep, beauty is unique charm and self-confidence, a shining light that twinkles through the smile and eyes. Every women desire to look good, some has natural beauty and some tends to make them look beautiful and looking beautiful everyday can be a complicated task, however, to look beautiful everyday all you have to do is to take proper care of yourself. For instance if you want to look stunning you can not leave from your home with dirty hair, you must wash it almost every alternative day and if you have oily hair try to wash them everyday, and on the top don't forget to visit your hair dresser as frequently as possible. Dire hair may ruin your whole day, so it is very important to take care of your beautiful and delicate strands.

Be adequately careful with you attire, to look beautiful you do not have to be extremely fashionable or modish, Just make sure that your dress is clean and fresh and no matter what your style is, you will definitely will look beautiful. For that ensure that your clothes are not much small and not much shaggy for you as it can make an impression of untidy personality and person. Your nails as well, are very important as you yourself will be amazed to know how much attention people give to your hands. Nobody would find person with broken or dirty nails attractive, and sure you are not an exception in any case, and to be more attractive and beautiful be very attentive with every minute and little-little details.

When it comes to make up, do not forget one rule natural is equal to beautiful, try to use make as rare as possible and try to flaunt your natural beautiful skin more, just accessorize it by mascara or a lip liner as excess of everything is bad. Don't forget elegance, small steps and straight back will ensure an elegant look that will definitely add charm and attractiveness in your personality. for most women it may be a shock or surprise as graceful walk are so important, women's who always walk with straight back and head up are always considered beautiful.

Take care of how you behave in public, doing nonentity which is objectionable in public does not mean that your behaviour and manners are good, never forget to thank and sorry people, control your tongue and tone whilst talking with others and even clean your lingo. The properly and in nice tenor will help you in building healthy relationship with friends, colleagues, and family members as well making you a beautiful woman not only from outside but from within too.

Not to forget Scent, which is an essential part of your personality as well, people those are around you willed finitely remark your new perfume and how you smell actually. Knowing that people smell your fragrance and not your sweat will make you feel good yourself. Combining all these features will undoubtedly make you a good looking, beautiful woman as beauty is not just about the body shape or facial feature. Also always keep in mind, you will feel beautiful from inside and outside then only other people will find you attractive, charming and beautiful.

By Abrahamson Owen