Happy Groundhog Day - Prediction from Puxatony Phil

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Happy Groundhog Day, the day when Puxatony Phil in Pennsylvania comes out of his hatch to predict weather (pun intended) we will have a short winter or a L-O-N-G winter, depending on his ability to see his shadow or not.


Well here it is, folks.....




Isn't he a cutie pie? So it looks like winter will be six more weeks. I wouldn't mind having six more weeks of the wonderful weather we have been having here in Florida. We have been having temps in the mid 70's to 80's and sunny. It is beautiful..... come on down. =)

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Common Questions about Winter Skin

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~ I’m using the ANTI-AGE Regimen as directed and my skin has recently become dry and a little flaky. Should I stop using the Daily Cleansing Mask?

~ Skin and skincare needs change over time. Dryness could be the results of a few things: changes in diet, hydration, weather or activity levels. The ANTI-AGE Regimen helps to increase cell turnover. As new cells push up toward the skin’s surface, the old cells are forced to fall off and unfortunately some cells won’t let go. As a result, skin appears dry and flaky. We suggest that you gently massage the ENHANCEMENTS Micro-Dermabrasion Paste  (I myself, LOVE this, and Bill also uses it, too!!) on wet skin one to three times a week as tolerated in place of the ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask to lift off flaky skin.

If your skin still feels dry, we recommend applying ESSENTIALS Moisturize with Melaslow several times a day, as needed.


~ My sister told me to wear sunscreen in the winter but it’s snowing and cloudy—what’s the point?

~ The aging rays of the sun, UVA rays, are present 365 days a year, rain or shine, sunup to sundown. They are as strong at 7 a.m. as they are at noon and even 7 p.m. They are so powerful they can penetrate clouds, rain, snow, glass, some plastics and clothing (especially loose cotton weaves and wet fabrics).

UVA rays destroy our collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging over time. UVA rays also stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands and chest—a true hallmark of aged skin.

Take your sister’s advice and protect your skin year-round with a Rodan + Fields broad spectrum sunscreen that is designed for your skin type every morning before you leave the house, and reapply throughout the day.

Each skin regimen has a sunscreen for your face and decolletage - use our Solution Tool to find out which regimen is right for you. Plus we provide a wonderful SPF 30 body sunscreen that is lightweight, non-sticky and non-greasy and contains contains dimethicone to protect skin’s moisture barrier along with antioxidant vitamins C and E.

Thank you to Mary Radford, RN; Director of the RF Connection at Rodan + Fields Dermatologists for the answers to these questions this month.

Nurse Mary and her team of Nurses and trained product experts at the RF Connection stand ready to answer your product and skin related questions.




Disclosure: I am an independent skin care consultant with Rodan + Fields and I would love to help you discover what skin care regimen is right for you or how becoming a business partner with me can change your life. Please head on over to my website to see the products or to learn more about how this incredible opportunity is changing skin and changing lives, I'd love to have you join my business team!  LJSBlog@aol.com    (407) 433-2806

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Holiday Skin Care Questions and Answers

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With the holidays upon us, our schedules are completely a mess and our food consumption has definitely changed - and our skin pays for this. Here are a couple of commonly asked questions and answers supplied by Mary Radford, RN of Rodan + Fields Dermatologists.....

This is my favorite time of year and I love to entertain which means my hands are taking a beating from either cleaning or cooking. What should I use?

Every time you wash your hands you are disrupting the moisture barrier. The good news is you can quickly fortify that barrier and protect your hands from future damage with our ANTI-AGE Hand Regimen. This two product treatment routine protects and defends against the telltale signs of skin aging – brown spots, thin, creping skin, wrinkles and dryness. It visibly brightens and evens skin tone, restores moisture content to improve elasticity and resiliency, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and crepey skin, and most important, won’t give away your age.

Attending holiday parties, indulging in cups of “holiday cheer” and overall lack of sleep has me waking up with huge bags under my eyes … Help!

Before your head hits the pillow, remove your eye makeup with our multi-functional ANTI-AGE Eye Cloths. This 2-in-1 treatment deposits two powerful forms of peptide technology to replenish and strengthen the delicate tissue around the eyes while you sleep. You will wake up to eyes that feel refreshed and puffiness and fine lines will be less noticeable.

In the morning, apply ANTI AGE Multi-Function Eye Cream which combines powerful collagen-stimulating and anti-inflammatory peptides to minimize the appearance of crow’s feet, help reduce puffiness, and diminish dark under eye circles while special optical diffusers instantly brighten the eye area.

For even more benefits, try storing the Eye Cloths and Eye Cream in your refrigerator to cool and tighten skin.

I use all three of these products and completely LOVE them, especially the eye cream - it is a life-saver. I hope these tips help you keep you looking your best and brightest this holiday season. Merry Christmas!

{Disclaimer: I am an independent consultant for Rodan+Fields, but the opinions expressed in this post are mine and 100% honest}

Happy 125th Groundhog Day

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Happy 125th Groundhog Day everyone.... This is the day that, instead of being the sensible adults we normally are, we turn to Punxsutawney Phil, a rodent - as adorable as he may be, to get a prediction of how long winter is going to last. 

So, what did Phil predict for this year???

I am delighted for my friends and family up north to say that Phil DID NOT see his shadow!!

This means that winter will SOON BE OVER!!! YAY!!! 

I know that all of you in the northeast and Midwest who are buried under ice and snow are very happy to hear that - even though it may take you the next six weeks to shovel yourselves out! Be safe and stay warm... and know that according to Phil, it's almost over.

{Information supplied by AOL}
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365 Project - January 11th & 12th: Winter in Connecticut

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I figured since I missed posting a photo yesterday - I wasn't feeling too well - I would add more than one today and I'm going to cheat just slightly. I didn't actually take these photos, they were taken by a dear friend. His name is Butch and he lives in the house next door to the house we used to live in up in Connecticut. He wanted to show us what we were "missing" up there.

Our dear friends' house, next door to our old one.

The house across the street from our old one.

Our former house covered in snow!

So, they have about 21" of snow and temps in the mid 20's with a total accumulation of around 28 inches. Oh, yeah, I'm missing it a whole lot.... NOT!!!

What's your weather like?

To join the 365 Project head on over to their Facebook page or to view other participants submissions head to the "Browse Latest" page.

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Cartoons of the Day: Who Knew Snowmen Where Sooooo Funny?

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ALL mom's are always right:

You should always use a tissue:

OMG, how embarrassing:

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Hope I made you smile... Have a great day!!

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For Those of You Who Are Sick of the Snow

Just a little something to make you smile:

Until next time..... Lorie

Happy Groundhog Day - Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction

I hate to be the bearer of bad news folks... but Punxsutawney Phil, the famous forecaster at Gobbler’s Knob, Pennsylvania, has fore casted six more weeks of winter! YUK!!

I was SO hoping for an early spring, I am so sick of the cold and I don't have it half as bad as a lot of you guys around the country.

Stay warm, my friends!!

Until next time..... Lorie