January,
2010Why Women Cut Their Hair
When women experience a change in their life, they frequently
mirror that change by doing something different with their
hair.
This is most frequently seen in women who have just graduated from
college and are entering the workforce as a fully qualified
professional woman. The long locks and ponytails that saw them
through their endless study sessions no longer make the
grade. They want a sleeker, shorter hairstyle for a
professional image that properly reflects their new resume. Both
woman and resume need that nicely polished look.
Have a breakup with your guy? No statistics are available for
this one, but most stylists agree that this is usually reason
number two for a new “do”! Many women keep a hairstyle because
their guy likes it…and most guys usually prefer the long locks.
When a woman’s heart is broken and her self-esteem is in the dumps,
nothing helps like a short, chic style. Take THAT!
New mommies often look for a more carefree hairstyle. With the
constant din of screaming babies and very little sleep, most women
want a “do” that looks great enough that no one notices their dark
circles and sleepy eyes. A shorter cut will mean more frequent
trips to your salon, but this could be a much needed “mommy
pampering time”!
Many women report a drastic change in their hair style or hair
color when they are faced with a major life event. Cutting your
hair and opting for a more stylish “do” does wonders for your
confidence and self-esteem.
While you might not be able to control your life circumstances, you
certainly can control your hair. Talk to your stylist about how to
look great with your new style with minimal effort.
Maintain Your Privacy!
Do you like to go to the coffee shop and do some of your
computer work there? I like doing this myself, but I have had
the uncomfortable feeling that people are peering over my shoulder.
In order to keep my work private when I’m in a public place like a
coffee shop, library, or even at my office, I bought a privacy
screen. They run about $20 at an office supply store.
What it does is makes the screen appear black to anyone who happens
to be looking obliquely at it.
This way, I’m able to work without worrying about anyone looking over my shoulder and stealing a password, or simply seeing something that I consider to be confidential.
"Do not raise your voice, improve your
argument."
~Desmond Tutu
Tips for Keeping Tidy
Many people have very small closets. Try these tips to maximize the
space:
• Use the back of the door for storage by placing
hooks for nightgowns, handbags, robes, ties, and belts.
• Or, place hooks on the wall behind the
clothes. You can hang belts, ties, handbags there.
• Convert the sliding door to a regular door so
you can use the door for storage. The amount of room you have might
make this worth it.
• Keep only what you love and what fits in your
closet. Everything else must go!
• Eliminating clutter cuts down on housework by
40% because you’re no longer trying to maintain order!
Artisan Bread
I have a great recipe for you! I was just introduced to the
easiest way to make bread! Try this…In a 2 quart plastic bowl (that
has a lid) place ¼ tsp. yeast, 2 cups cool water, ¾ tsp. salt, and
4 to 4-1/2 cups flour. Mix well with a spoon. The dough should be
slightly damp, not wet, but definitely not dry. Add a little
more flour or water if yours doesn’t seem quite right. Now,
put the lid on the bowl and let it sit on the countertop for
eighteen (18) hours! During this time the dough will begin to
slightly ferment, and the gluten will activate…all without
kneading! At the end of the 18 hours, get a linen (terry cloth with
not do) dish towel ready. It must be clean. Spread it
out and sprinkle about 1/8 cup of flour on the surface of the dish
towel. Dump the dough onto the flour-covered surface, and
sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough. Wrap the
towel over the surface of the dough like an envelope. Allow
to sit on the countertop for 1 – 2 hours. One hour prior to
baking, place a cast-iron Dutch oven with a lid into your oven and
turn the oven to 475°F. When your oven has heated for an
hour, open the towel, and dump the dough straight into the hot pan,
cover, and then bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and bake
an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool on a rack
completely. This bread will keep only about 2 – 3 days, but if
you’re like me, that won’t be a problem!
