3-Generation GLITS* Gals: 2014-01-19

Welcome

Welcome! We're 3 generations of women who said farewell to sunny Southern California and waved 'hi y'all' to sultry South Carolina. We love helping other women in need. I'm not saying you are needy! But don't you love getting tips from women who know something more than you in specific areas?

My daughter, Jacquie, is a certified nutritionist and I'm learning some easy steps to becoming healthier as the days--and years--go by. She owns and works at Life Wellness Center in Lexington, SC with her husband of 25 years, Dr. Thomas Blake.

My 22-year-old granddaughter, Destiny, is a make-up artist with MAC Cosmetics in Columbia, SC. She is teaching me simple ways to add a little glitter to my life ... and don't we all need some glitter now and then? She loves her Zumba classes and playing with her two labs.

And me? Well, through the years--sixty-eight at this writing--I've gleaned from some marvelous mentors and learned from the hard knocks of life how to fulfill the dreams that God has placed in me. I'm a writer, and I recently published my first novel, Lady and the Sea, based on my life story. (you can visit my website at www.sharonleaf.com and order my two novels at www.amazon.com/author/www.sharonleaf.com

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

A busy month of Super Bowl, The Olympics, & Skating

Ice skating is a great way to exercise ... and fun too!
Downtown Columbia, SC on a cold wintry night

Jacquie: Winter is here and our first choice is to stay indoors by the fire, wrapped in a cozy blanket, drinking hot cups of coffee or tea. Believe me, that's one of my favorite pastimes. At the same time, we need to take some time to head outdoors for a brisk walk, bike ride, or a few times around the ice rink. And don't forget the indoor gym just down the street. Whatever your exercise of choice, have fun!

A touch of blush and red lipstick can brighten up our pale winter complexion

Destiny: The long winter days, the harsh chilling wind can do a number on your skin, so make sure you moisturize daily, and especially at night. You don't have to spend a lot of money on these creams; the important thing is to REMEMBER to slab that moisturizer on. And Don't forget to brighten up your pale complexion with a few brush strokes of blush...and voila! Winter Beautification!

I love to ice skate and write

Sharon: My Christmas decorations are boxed but my winter decor continues--ice skate tree, ice skates, snowmen, and winter lights--to brighten the gray cold days and cold nights. I'm being held captive in my office. I'm preparing for the Writer's Boot Camp Advance next month at The Cove in Asheville, NC. I finished my 10-page critique and 2-page synopsis for my upcoming book, Lady on the Run. Next, I will endeavor to complete the homework assignments., plus, work on the manuscript. Do you have a project that is beckoning you to finish? Why put it off? Dive in and find out how rewarding it feels to accomplish something, no matter how big or small your project is. I cheer you on!

Whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Colossians 3:17

The 3-Generation-GLITS-Gals wish you

a jivin' January!

My daddy bought me a pair of skates
and took me ice skating every Saturday.
We twirled and danced on the ice.
When I was a little girl