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To the Wonderful Wonderbar! Something’s a foot…

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

With Spring upon us, I cannot say enough about the Wonderbar for the feet!  It’s sandal time and many of us cannot make it to the pedicurist once a week, or even once a month, SO, covering your feet in Wonderbar suds and using it as an overnight treatment is a nice alternative.  It’s tough skin, so sleeping in it is recommended.  The next day, take a skin brush and scrub your feet in the shower, follow with some coconut or almond oil and wah-lah…feels like your feet just got pampered at the spa.  The Wonderbar will help to balance and nourish the rough skin on the bottoms of your feet and will also benefit the skin around the toenails.  The one thing unlike a spa treatment?   You can treat yourself to it every day!  Happy Spring!

To Wonderful Skin! Fresh sheets…

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

In addition to your Wonderbar routine, there are things you can do to pamper your skin and keep it healthy and beautiful!  Among some of the more surprising things is the idea that dirty sheets, laden with bacteria, can have an adverse affect on our complexion.  Sounds believable to me!  It is recommended that we change our linens at least once a week—and wash the dirty ones in hot water (130° F). If you have been sick, make that daily. And don’t forget, laundry detergent is soap, so be sure to choose the “extra rinse” option. If not washed thoroughly, the residues can cause allergies and skin irritation.  Another option is to just use organic detergent!  Your skin will thank you! :)

To a Wonderful You! Faith…

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

As you practice counting your blessings, you will find that your
faith is being suddenly revitalized.
– Robert Schuller

Very true.  A friend posed a question on facebook recently that asked, “if you only had today the things you said thanks for yesterday, what would you have today?”.  My answer, sadly, was the weather and my dog.  Not my kids, health, husband, friends, home, family, education, food, etc. etc.  Count your blessings however few or many.  It does magically restore the faith if you are lacking in it, and simply confirms it if you are not.

To a Wonderful You! Kindness…

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
– Leo Buscaglia

Make it a goal to do something nice for someone today. You never know what someone may be going through and how it might make their day.  Not to mention what a natural boost it will give you in the process! 

To a Wonderful You! Smile…

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.
Anne Roiphe

Isn’t that the truth?  If I ask my husband if I look okay, and I’m rushed or frustrated, he ALWAYS says the same thing….”No, but not because of your outfit, because you don’t have a smile on your face”.  So greet today with a big, warm smile and your beauty will be prominently displayed for others to behold.

To a Wonderful You! Boldness…

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, BEGIN IT.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” Goethe

This is a great quote and so, so true.  If you don’t try, how will you ever know?  Your dreams can become reality and you’ll be the deciding factor in that!

To a Wonderful You! Beauty…

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

“Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.”

Sophia Loren

People around you will believe about you what you believe about yourself.  Everyone is beautiful in their own way!  Acts of kindness reinforce that belief.  Remind yourself every day, your brain will hear you and the world will join you!  Happy Sunday, beautiful!

To a Wonderful You! Attitude..

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

What do YOU see?

“Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens; not by what life brings us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst; a spark that creates extraordinary results.”
UNKNOWN

We are defined by how we handle adversity and our attitude attracts like attitudes.  I love sharing with friends some of the better parts of our day. It’s interesting how the mood lifts and everyone feels happy.  It’s a great way to get to know people, including ourselves, a little better. 

Focusing on the positive can become a habit and soon you find yourself looking for it, just so you can share it.  We all know it’s easy to find the negative, but it’s just as easy to find the positive, so why not?

Have a Wonderful Sunday!



A little exercise a day keeps the “old” skin at bay!

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Just do it.   Do it for your health and you’ll be doing it for you skin!  There are clearly other things you can do for your skin, like using the Wonderbar and using great protection, but here are some of the things that regular exercise will do for you, and your skin!

1) Reduce your acne. Exercise will get the body moving and will therefore create sweat. Sweat is awesome in cleaning out the dirt and toxins in your pores. Also, it can help by mediating the testosterone hormones in the skin, which cause acne in the first place.

2) Increase circulation. If you get in a regular workout in, you are likely to increase the circulation in your body. This will promote the increased delivery of nutrients to the skin cells. Toxins are also on the out. By increasing circulation of the blood in your body, you will be adding quite a benefiting factor to your skin. It can also help in making collagen and keep the wrinkles away.  This also accounts for the GLOW you’ll get!

3) De-stress you. By exercising, you will naturally be more relaxed. There are plenty of ways in which this is beneficial to your body and overall health. The skin is no different. Being less stressed will encourage more of a natural glow and overall youthfulness to your skin. You can’t buy that in a department store!

So, now you have to figure out what you are going to do.  Personally, I go in and out of exercise, like most of us, but when I find something I love, I get completely addicted and it shows in my skin!  Not to mention in my demeanor…I can take on four kids and a husband without breaking a sweat!   And you can be sure they can dole it out…my latest find is the new, much talked about, Tracy Anderson Dance Cardio workout.  It is a blast and I find myself actually getting excited to do it every day.  If you haven’t heard of it, check it out here: you can even make your own playlist and do it along to that.  It improves your mood, your life, your body, your health and…your SKIN!  You’ll feel so great and you might even end up with a six-pack in the process! :)

Ten simple, and not so simple, ways to keep your skin gorgeous in 2011!

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011


1) No wonder here!  The Wonderbar gently cleanses, exfoliates and detoxifies.  It keeps your skin clean and balanced and promotes cell rejuvenation.  It’s a great alternative to harsh topicals and five-step routines!

2) I’ll drink to that!  Hydrate by drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. This will help to keep your skin moist, refreshed and supple, which will help the skin fight off developing wrinkles and blemishes.  Vita- Coco is our favorite way here at WonderbarUSA to get there, boasting the five key electrolytes found in blood, there’s not a more effective or delicious way to stay hydrated!

3) Count your sheep!  Sleep allows the body to restore itself and in turn re-energizes the organs, the largest of which is your skin. By maintaining a regular sleep pattern, you will feel more energized and your skin will retain a healthy, fresh look.

4) Work it out!  Exercise increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the skin cells. When you sweat, your body expels toxins through the skin with ease from the opened pores. Sweating effectively cleans the pores from dirt, dead skin cells and excess sebum.  Plus, you’ll get that healthy glow that looks so young and vibrant!

5) Lock it in!  Moisturize in conjunction with the Wonderbar, and that should do the trick. Most moisturizers are mainly oil and water-based and work to keep our skin’s natural oils from escaping the skin. No matter how much lotion you slather on, it won’t put moisture back into your skin. With the Wonderbar, a plain one is all you need, so skip all of the fancy extra ingredients.  The most basic moisturizer will help you retain the moisture you need to stay looking young.

6) Rock that block!  Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. Sunshine and tanning beds are the main reasons for premature aging of the skin. By applying a physical sun block and keeping your face well protected from UV rays, you can help to prevent premature aging.  With the Wonderbar, make sure the active ingredients are Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide, as they won’t penetrate your pores like chemical sunscreen will and you’ll get better coverage.

7) Move to the “No Smoking” section permanently! Smoking causes premature aging and yellowing of the skin. The tobacco that is released into the air dries out your skin, while the smoke you inhale constricts the flow of blood to blood vessels, therefore preventing your skin of essential nutrients that your body supplies.  You can do everything else on this list, but if you continue to smoke, your skin will reflect it.

8)  Go the “whole” way!  Whole foods that is… your outside appearance reflects what’s on your inside. Maintain a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.  See my post here on how to eat your way to gorgeous skin!

9) Go Fish Oils! Essential Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are known to play a critical role in promoting healthy skin.  They help to regulate cellular function and maintain elasticity and suppleness in the skin.   Take the supplements daily and see an improvement in your skin, nails and hair!

And last, but not least…

10) Kill ‘em with kindness!  Goodness, generosity and kindness all breed contentment. I have a friend whose skin literally shines, along with her eyes and smile.  She would give you the shirt off her back, she oozes love and goodwill and it shows in her face. Contentment shines through your eyes and skin and helps you stay young!