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groggy on school mornings?

October 13, 2008 By

If your kid is groggy on school mornings, it may be because he’s sleeping late on weekends, changing slumber patterns not just those two days can have the same negative effect on brain functions as jet lag.

Researchers analyzed high school kids for two weeks. During week one, kids stuck to their typical school-day sleep schedule every night such as 11pm to 6:30am. In second week, kids switched to a later shut-eye routine on the weekend 12:30am to 9:30am. When students stayed up late and slept in on Saturday and Sunday, reaction-time tests showed they were less alert on Monday morning – even though they got about three more hours of weekend sleep.

So, encourage your kid to go to bed, and wake up, at the same time every day. Set your talking watches as a reminder just in case your kids forget their sleep schedule. When she aces the first-period pop quiz, she’ll thank you.

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chalk it up!

October 13, 2008 By

You can turn a cabinet into a memo board by brushing on chalk-board paint. Just apply two coats right over the existing finish, let it dry and you’re ready to jot down grocery list, reminders like paying your travel medical insurance monthly dues, etc. With a large board like this in the kitchen, your kids and husband are bound to get the message. Try this treatment on a lower door, too, as a drawing spot for kids.

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makeup perfection!

October 13, 2008 By

Tips on how to achieve everyday makeup perfection:

  • Give a slightly thicker coat of foundation to the cheek areas to make the skin look plump, and a slightly thinner coat to bony areas such as jawline to naturally emphasize the facial structure. You can also glide the sponge more smoothly when applying along the flow of the muscles.
  • Few people have eyes that are exactly the same shape on both sides. Eyeliners are the makeup items used to change the shape of the eyes. Before drawing the line, check the balance of both eyes to determine the position of the outer corner of the eyes. This helps prevent mistakes.
  • It is particularly difficult to apply mascara to the outer corners of the upper lash lines, so cover these areas by holding the brush vertically. Apply mascara likewise to the lower eyelashes. In this case, remove all excess mascara from the brush and use a small amount to finish.
  • The key for drawing eyebrows is to naturally add color to the areas where the brows are sparse, moving from the arch to the inner edge of the eyebrows. Drawing the inner edge of the eyebrows helps enhance the dimension of the face without using hose shadow.
  • The lips do not have sebaceous glands, so they are prone to roughness and dryness. Thoroughly moisturizing the lips before applying lipstick prevents dryness.
  • After applying the lipstick, place facial tissue closely to the lips and blot them once. This produce a dye-like blending effect and prevents the color from fading.
  • Applying too much lip gloss jut to create a glossy feel can make the lips look sloppy. To accentuate the fullness of the lips, try applying the lip gloss to the center of the lips. Amazingly, you can make your lips look sharper simply by gathering light to this area.
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