-
Fun family board games from Endless Games
More and more, we need to disconnect, unplug and get offline! I always see families each on their own smartphones and ipads and not even communicating with each other. Nowadays, we are so attached to our phones that we hardly take our eyes off it and we suffer from high anxiety having to constantly check our phones with FOMO. A really good cure for this is actually boardgames. Get back to tradition and have conversations, make eye contact and be competitive. I know you might be tempted to Snapchat your game playing but try to just get off your phone for at least 2 hours!
There are so many games available from Endlessgames.com to check out. They are fun and affordable.
I dare you to have fun! PS I am amazing at games so if we are ever together make sure I am on your team! Because of the way I think the best game for me to play is Scattergories. I am frightfully good at it.
Endless Games is always on the cutting edge of games that are fun for the whole family! For ages 3 to 103, Endless Games offers card, dice, party, word, strategy, trivia, survey and pop culture games for everyone! Games like Camera Roll let your pictures tell the story of your life. Let’s face it, you have photos on your phone… do you have a snapshot from a birthday party? How about a picture from your vacation? You have 30 seconds.
Can you find something hot or a big mistake in your photo library? Every player is involved in every round. Just find the photo with whatever the card says. Does your picture best fit the card description? Will you have the winning camera roll? And, Oddly Obvious, the wild party game where all the answers are right in front of you. One player reads clues while the other players race to spot the correct answers on a game card. The trick, the answers are each in different fonts and colors, written up, down, and even upside down. Shout out the most correct answers to win.
It’s not as easy as you think! And, CRAZY LEGS, is a fun game that gets players up and moving. Each space on the game board represents a new physical challenge for children and families to jump, twist, shake and exercise their way to victory! Other great travel games and board games at www.endlessgames.com.
-
End Your Dry Skin Problems With These Simple Solutions
Skincare is big business. There are so many ways the skin can let us down. It can get greasy, itchy, red, or dry. And all of that can occur in the same month! This is why there are so many great skincare products out there right now. Nobody wants to suffer the embarrassment of problem skin. After all, the flawless look is so hot right now.
When you suffer greasy skin that is prone to breakouts, there is a temptation to over-treat it. Most oily skin problems on the face occur because of hormone changes. A change in diet or some hormone treatments from your doctor may help you in this case. Using strong pimple creams will simply dry out the skin. And if your skin is no longer in its teenage years, you could be damaging it.
When skin has dried out, it’s important to rehydrate quickly. The longer it stays dry, the more damage can occur. It is more prone to burning in the sun and wind. It may flake and crack, causing sores and even infections. Then you’ll be left with redness and itching on top of everything else. Start by upping your water intake and reducing your use of water on the skin affected.
You should use a moisturizing cleanser with a soft cosmetic pad. Then try to tone with something that is alcohol-free, like a micellar water. Cut down on the foundations that contain blemish balms unless they are designed for sensitive skin. As the irritation reduces, consider adding a gentle facial scrub to your weekly skincare routine. This will remove the dead, flaky skin cells and let the healthier cells breathe.
Dry skin can be a problem on the delicate lip area too. Only three skin layers deep, lips are vulnerable to chapping from the sun and the wind. Use something like a NYX soft matte lip cream rather than a stronger lip gloss that can sting and irritate. Be sure to dab-dry the area with a clean towel when you brush and floss. This will prevent any toothpaste or whitening treatment residue from upsetting your lip area.
Feet suffer from dryness more than most other parts of the body. In the summer you want your feet to look silky soft in your sandals. Don’t be so shy you avoid a pedicure, though. These can be very helpful when it comes to restoring the balance of your skin, especially around the toes. At home, you can soak them in an oil based bath. When they are dry, gently buff away the dead skin cells. Moisturize daily for the best results.
Gorgeous legs are always well moisturised. These are the best parts of your body to apply oil-based moisture. Baby oil has long been popular but use it sparingly to avoid an excess greasiness. Legs often dry out if we shave, so avoid this if you are prone to dry skin. Stay safe in the sun to avoid flare-ups of dryness or burning. Love your skin.
-
Mouth’s New Summer Finds + George Motz’s Burger Kit
I’m excited to share a few all-new summer items and tasters from MOUTH — the ultimate online store for American-made indie foods, spirits and gifts. See below for their awesome new taster with burger guru George Motz, featuring his signed new book and favorite burger add-ons; a new over-the-top bourbon collection of bottles from around the country; and for the first time, they’re 100% Wagyu steaks and burgers from a family farm that makes incredible Wagyu jerky.
The Mouth team is so excited to work with friend, author, filmmaker and burger expert George Motz to introduce a new burger kit guaranteed to create a great American burger — especially when paired with Motz’s new book featuring tips, recipes and delicious and obscure regional burgers from coast to coast.George’s new taster includes: a signed copy of Great American Burger, bourbon smoked sea salt, French onion confit, classic grain mustard and traditional dill pickle slices.And if you’re looking for the ultimate burger-making tips, George has shared them here – from hamburger architecture to salt usage to flipping and more, but just don’t ask the man about ketchup.
Bourbon Legends ($500)
While Kentucky is undoubtedly the ancestral home of bourbon, this true American spirit can be made across the US. This new over-the-top taster features 8 of Mouth’s most distinct bottles from all over the map. Each brings a unique flavor profile that will up boost any bourbon lovers’ bar cart to a completely new level of enjoyment.
Wagyu Steaks, Burgers & Sausages
Mouth is obsessed with the unique beef jerky from Lone Mountain Wagyu in New Mexico – so they jumped at the chance to carry their Wagyu steaks, sausage and burgers this summer. Their 100% Wagyu beef, renowned for its marbling and rich flavor, comes from cattle raised humanely on a 50+ year old family farm. Mouth is offering three new sets:Wagyu Sirloin Steaks: Includes four super-thick all-Wagyu steaks – pictured cooked at right ($92)
Wagyu Sausage & Hamburger Grill Set: Includes four
pre-formed burger patties and eight plump sausages ($60)
Wagyu Steak & Hamburger Grill Set: Includes 2 ribeye
steaks and 2 lbs. ground beef ($160)These items are packed with care and shipped on dry ice anywhere in the contiguous US.
Summer Sipper ($114)
For all you gin lovers out there, Mouth has you covered. This new playful, seasonal collection of indie cocktail must-haves includes 3 different gins (woodsy, floral and roasted) and yummy mixers: lime cucumber syrup and perfect small-batch syrup. Four lovely tropical fern glasses make this the perfect summer hostess gift.
It’s a Picnic ($99)
Just add wine and a perfect picnic blanket to this new al fresco set, which includes crumbly cheddar, savory salami, hazelnut crisps, whole grain mustard, white truffle popcorn, French onion confit, chocolate gingersnap cookies & stemless wine glasses.All items and many more are available for nationwide shipping on www.mouth.com. -
Lip Obsessed? 4 Tips for Luscious Lips
The desire for full lips is not anything new. From classic bombshells like Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren to today’s starlets such as Margot Robbie, Angelina Jolie and Rihanna, luscious kissable lips are a trend that never goes out of style. Kylie Jenner has made lip augmentation a hot topic with countless pouting selfies and millions of Instagram followers. Social media is always buzzing with debates over models with fuller lips. How full is too full? When does it start looking fake?
Why such an obsession with a perfect pout? We spoke to Dr. John Zannis board certified plastic surgeon in New Bern North Carolina, to get to the bottom of why now, more than ever the lips are a facial focal point and what women can do to achieve the look.
People see Kylie Jenner’s Instagram and think they’ll just get lip injections too. “The more that celebrities admit to having lip injections and the more attention this particular procedure receives in the media, the more accessible it becomes.” He adds, “The danger is, that the procedure is complicated. Not just anyone can do a lip augmentation artfully and naturally,” explains Dr. Zannis.
There are ways to work with what you have got. Dr. Zannis explains that the key is to strive for facial symmetry. “If you use lip liners, glosses and other cosmetics to create a fuller look consider your other features and natural lip shape.”
4 Tips for Luscious Lips
- Use matte liquid lipstick.
Liquid lipstick is popular because it’s easy! It goes on like a lip-gloss but dries matte on your lips like a lipstick and is nearly impossible to smear or take off without makeup remover. Liquid lipstick ideal for creating a bombshell look for a night out or special occasion where you want lipstick to stay put for a long time.
You can use it to make your lips appear fuller, shapely and defined, depending on what your “perfect look” entails. Try one of the best-reviewed brands like LA Splash Cosmetics or Kat Von D.
- Go for lip fillers.
Dr. Zannis who works with fillers explains that lip fillers are a great option if you want to alter the shape and volume of your lips semi-permanently. “They mostly contain hyaluronic acid, which can be injected safely in multiple sessions. The amount is easy to control by a skilled cosmetic surgeon, which allows you to achieve your goal gradually. The effects last around six months, at which point you may do another round of injections.” He goes on to say that achieving a natural look is the goal and that over-filled cartoon mouths look distorted.
- Try some cool contouring techniques.
Contouring is another awesome makeup trick to achieve a fuller look. It involves using lighter and darker shades of makeup to play up your features and give you a more defined, chiseled look. The great part is you probably have all you need in your makeup bag already. There are plenty lip-contouring tutorials on YouTube for free.
- Use a lip plumper.
Lip plumpers are great in that they are easy to use, non-invasive, work fast and are affordable. They’re typically infused with lip tingling ingredients like cinnamon, pepper and peppermint which leads to an instant, yet slight swelling.
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme is a popular choice among make-up artists and beauty industry pros. When used both morning and night the difference is noticeable fast!
Clearly there are many options to achieve your “perfect” pout. Experiment!
About The Doctor:
Dr. John Zannis is a New Bern, North Carolina board-certified plastic surgeon and best selling author. A graduate of Stanford University and The University of Cincinnati Medical College, he received his formal training in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina under the guidance of world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Louis Argenta. During this time, he performed over 5,000 surgical procedures and covered all aspects of plastic surgery including cosmetic surgery of the face and body, complex reconstructive procedures of face and body, cleft lip and palate surgery, hand surgery, facial and jaw fracture repair, and reconstruction following massive weight loss. He blends his interests and studies of classical art and symmetry to his surgery practices. Connect with him via twitter @JohnZannisMD or his website www.zannisplasticsurgery.com
