Jun 10 2014

June Newsletter

Author: Karan Gleddie • Discussion: 3 Comments

One of our readers shared these BBQ Rules with me, I laughed my mascara and eyeliner off. I hope you enjoy the “Rules” too.

BBQ RULES

We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it’s the only type of cooking a ‘real’ man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

Routine..

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill – cold drink in hand.

Here comes the important part:

(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine…

Jun 02 2014

Swimsuit Shopping??

Author: Karan Gleddie • Discussion: No Comments

I will be enjoying a trip to England at the end of June for my granddaughter’s wedding. Looking at my 10-year old swimsuit which I’m sure could not make the trip, I decided to go shopping. Now swimsuit shopping is not at the top of my list of favorites, I always dread this trauma of this experience. I thought this story would tickle your funny bone, however I think there is and element of truth here also. Let me know if you agree.

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“Shopping for a bathing suit”

I have just been through the annual pilgrimage of torture and humiliation known as buying a bathing suit. When I was a child, the bathing suit for the woman with a mature figure was designed for a woman with a mature figure. Boned, trussed, and reinforced, those swim suits were not so much sewn as engineered. They were built to hold back and uplift and they did a darn good job.

Today, stretch-fabric bathing suits are designed for the prepubescent girl with a figure chipped out of marble. The woman with a mature figure has little choice. She can either front up at the maternity wear department and try on a floral costume with a skirt and come away looking like a hippopotamus that has escaped from Fantasia – or she can wander around any run-of-the-mill bathing costume departments and y to make a sensible choice from what amounts to a designer range of flora rubber bands.

May 26 2014

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Author: Karan Gleddie • Discussion: No Comments

Flying to Saskatchewan, Canada for some speaking engagements I thought I would be fun to rent a car for a few days. How excited I was to try out new Ford Focus with all the bells and whistles. It felt so luxurious.

After one of our meetings, a few women decided to take me out for a lunch. I followed them and parked my car in a lot next to the restaurant. However, when I was ready to get out of the car, the keys would not come out of the ignition. Realizing my predicament, some of the women went ahead to reserve a table for all of us. Sarah decided to stay and try to help me figure out what happened to the car. Twenty minutes later, I finally suggested she should go on ahead and I would be there soon.

Sitting in the car wondering what to do, I started to have a meltdown. Waiting for the rental company to answer their phone and call me back, trying to find answers in the car manual when I didn’t know what was wrong, was unnerving. I don’t read manuals; I’m the woman that buys “Dummy” books with pictures. Show me; don’t tell me, that is how I learn. Besides who can understand a manual when you’re in a crisis.

May 22 2014

Loving Your Shape, Nobody is Perfect #3

Author: Karan Gleddie • Discussion: No Comments

Triangle or Pear Shape:

You Are In Great Company:

Boyonce, Jenifer Lopez, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Kim Kardashian and Shakira

These beautiful women have learned how to style there specific body shape. They are creating an impression of a perfect shape with style by highlighting their positive features.

Today we will discuss the triangle or pear shape. Could this be you!

Do you have a clearly defined waist?
Do you wear a larger size on your bottom half than your top?
Have a small upper body
Shoulders narrower than hips
A Rounder behind
Do you Carry weight on your hips or thighs?
Do you have narrower shoulders than hips?

The goal is to choose clothing to balance your silhouette.

What to wear…

Garments to emphasize your waist
Skirts and dresses that are straight or slightly flared
Low-rise pants to avoid gaping at the waist
Pants & Jeans – Boot cut and straight pants, no belt loops, creases, pleats, pockets, patterns, turn ups.
Dresses – look for wrap or empire dress, A-line, straight or slightly flared
Jackets or coats -Details, collars, pockets, and single or double-breasted, shoulder pads are fabulous. Hoods, breast pockets, back yokes and back belts.
Blouses & Tops – Fitted shapes, wrap tops or empire lines; vests, big collars look great; all shoulder enhancing shapes, shoulder pads, big shawls, bolero, wide straps, boat neck.

May 19 2014

May Newsletter

Author: Karan Gleddie • Discussion: No Comments

It must be spring, the doctor just made an appointment for me to have my annual mammogram. Now, I don’t know about you, but it is not my favorite procedure. I thought you might enjoy these mammogram preparations.

Practice For Your Mammogram

Many women are afraid of their first mammogram, but there’s no need to worry. By taking a few minutes each day for a week preceding the exam, and doing the following practice exercises, you will be totally prepared. And you can do this right in your own home!

Exercise 1: Open your refrigerator door and insert one breast between the door and the main box. Have one of your strongest friends slam the door shut and lean on the door for good measure. Hold that position for five seconds (while you hold your breath). Repeat again, in case the first time wasn’t effective enough.

Karan K. Gleddie

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