Weekly Motivations

God says do not be anxious. " Patience is virtue."

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 (Read all of Philippians 4)New International Version

I Can Do Bad All By Myself

"I can do bad all myself" is a phrase that many women say today because we have a preconceived notion that we can do it all without any help and don't get me wrong WE CAN!! Especially if you are trying to bring us down while we're trying to get up. We will leave you behind and rather struggle alone. That's why we are INDEPENDENT because we don't look for handouts. We will work hard to achieve our goals and appreciate our blessings so much more because of our struggles. Now this movie I am excited to see. It comes out September 11, 2009; Tyler Perry always presents us with great plays and movies with real life situations and also the humor. This movie has some great actors, starring Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson. Also, Mary J. Blige, is in this movie I can't wait to see her and many more. Taraji Henson was in another good movie I rented not too long ago by T.D Jakes" Not Easily Broken" is the name of it. If you haven't seen it go rent it!! This is a great movie, believe me it will strengthen your relationships.

Here is the Plot Summary of the upcoming Tyler Perry Movie "I Can Do Bad All by Myself"

When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino, a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April's basement room. Making amends for his own troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Raymond and the new possibilities of family, faith ... and even true love.
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Weekly Motivations

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:7-9 (Read all of Galatians 6)
New International Version

Fashion Trend Fall 2009

This coming fall season plaid seems to be the thing, not only that but also the sculpted shirts or jackets and always leather jackets (motorcycle). The colors for this season are soft colors that I can definitely get with. Some of the colors I will be wearing are purple, iron, olive, and lastly my pink might be more of a fuchsia pink because I love being unique. So, here is a quick run down of some of the fashion trends, but I will give you some tips on how to save money and still look fabulous for the fall season.



You may find this dress in your nearest department store ranging from $30.00-$60.00. I believe in looking for the best deals and not buying the first thing I see. I went shopping around and found something similar at A.J. Wright marked down on clearance for $10.





Plaid shirts and leggings are cute and trendy. I'm pretty sure every girl has a pair of leggings. So finding the shirt is key but for a bargain price. This shirt in your regular stores might run $20-$30. Well I did a little hunting and came up on one similar for $10 at Ross.

I haven't found sculpted jackets anywhere for cheap, but I know there are some sculpted shirts out there. I found one for $15 at Wet Seal a long time ago, but I will keep researching this and update you when I find out.







Another trend is always leather, but this season we are seeing more of the motorcycle/bike jackets that look very edgy and fashionable. These do cost a lot ranging from $90 and up for real leather. If you are a bargain shopper you can get this much less, it might be faux leather but looks the same. It's best to look for these items at the end of the summer because you may find it cheaper. WHY? Well most retailers have new items coming in and need to make room, so last seasons jackets have to go. They mark them down so they can still make a profit but also get rid of them. I purchased one on sale from H&M for $20, it was originally $49.50. Get this, I went back there a week later and they were doing more mark downs in the middle of the week. The jacket would have been marked down to $5..WOW!! I hadn't wore it, so the manager let me return it and purchase it for the new markdown price. I was in shock I saved $15, and got a motorcycle jacket for DIRT cheap. So please look towards the middle to end of summer and you will be surprised what you'll find.

Eating Fruits

Eating fruit is essential to our bodies!!

Remember the days when our parents said "Eat your fruits and vegetables they're good for you." Well ladies it is very true, and we need to take full control of our diets and incorporate fruit in our daily lives. If you need a little more information on what fruits are good to eat, here is a very informative email I received explaining just that. Take a glance!!!

EATING FRUITS....... It's long but very informative

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths.. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.. What is the correct way of eating fruits? IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil. So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals!

You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach. There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins. But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium..

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C.. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Our Ability to Earn Money comes from God

Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth. Deuteronomy 8:17-18 (ESV)

Books

The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color By Iman

This book is an ultimate must have for every woman. I received it for a birthday gift in August and I absolutely love it. It covers different skin types that women have and how to care for your skin properly. The book also covers how to find the perfect foundation for your complexion, concealer (for those trouble spots and blemishes), what brushes to use for our face and eyes and more. I enjoy this book because it gives you ideas for different make-up looks and steps on how to achieve that look. Some of the models and celebrities it features are Kimora Lee, Tyra Banks, Alicia Keys, and Eve to name a few. You can purchase this book for a really low price new or used at Amazon price ranging from $1.00-$3.00.