3-Generation GLITS* Gals: 2013-10-27

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

Friday, November 1, 2013

Sharon: 'Get your Autumn Glam on!'

Flying over the Cascade Mountains
October 2013

Summer's over. Autumn is here. And with that, our surrounding colors change, from the leaves on the trees to the colors in your wardrobe; from your home decor to the color of your lipsticks. Our colors turn from summer cool to autumn warm, so look for those burnt oranges, deep chocolates, and flaming reds (Destiny found hers) for your wardrobe, make-up and home decor.

Destiny is busy helping Jacquie
get her GLAM on!

"Open those eyes real big, Mom," Destiny instructs.

A few Autumn TiPs:

Pick out what you're going to wear the night before; this will save time when you're dashing around with coffee in hand.

Make sure you start the day with a healthy smoothy (in one of Jacquie's previous blogs).

Brighten your smile with a burnt orange lipstick. Oh yeah, don't forget to brush those pearly-whites. I can apply my make-up in five minutes, so there's no excuse not to add some GLAM to your pretty little face. The hair? Well, that's another story, and since I don't like fussing with my hair, I take every short-cut possible.

Take time to go for a brisk early morning walk, or a leisurely evening stroll. As the days grow colder and darker, exercising is essential. Choose something you love to do...well, perhaps like is a better word (the GLITS gals love to zumba once a week together at the local dance studio)

I found my Autumn blouse!

Now, wasn't that fun and easy? Now, go out and knock em' dead! Be joyful. Our joy comes from the Lord, so spend time with Him. Acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.

Go in peace.
The presence of the Lord be with you
on your way.

Judges 18:6 NKJV