Day 1 - June 2009 30 Day Self Challenge

1. Rewarding Yourself!

Here is a list of ideas to reward yourself after hitting small and big goals on your weight loss!

1. Manicure/Pedicure
2. Spa Day
3. Get A Massage
4. Buy New Clothes
5. Buy A New CD or Some MP3/Itunes Downloads
6. Buy A New Pair Of Shoes
7. Get A New Hair Style/Cut
9. Buy Some New Earring/Jewelry
10. Buy An Ultimate Thermal Spa Bath Mat Massage
11. Got To A Movie/Rent A DVD
12. Go To A Cosmetic Counter & Ask For A Makeover
13. Buy A New A Bra
14. Buy A New Cookbook
15. Buy A Smoothie Maker
16. Buy A New Charm Bracelet, Then Add A New Charm For Each X Pounds You Lose
17. Subscribe To A Magazine
18. Hang A Pretty Ribbon Around Your Rear View Mirror & Add Pretty Beads To It As You Go
19. A Bouquet Of Flowers
20. Put A Set Amount Of Money In A Safe Place (Don't Have To Be A Lot $1.00, Or Whatever You Choose), And Add To It Every Time You Lose 1 Pound, So In The End When You Reach Your Final Goal You Have A Big Money Reward!

Day 28 - May 2009 30 Day Self Challenge

28. Pamper Yourself With This Easy-To-Make Facial!

Ever though of making your own facial? I never really thought about it, but I'm going to try it. Here is a list of links of different kind of facial recipes to try!

All Skin Types

Homemade Clay Mask for All Skin Types
This clay mask will make skin super soft.

Yogurt Face Mask for All Skin Types
This refreshing face mask is made up of only 2 ingredients.

Oatmeal and Yogurt Mask for All Skin Types
This is a great basic face mask that includes just 3 basic ingredients.

Homemade 'Cat Litter' Mask for All Skin Types
We got this recipe off a TV show years ago. The beauty expert (Diane Irons) swore cat litter is made of the same ingredients as special clays found in $100 spa facials. We tried this and loved it.

Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

Banana Mask for Oily Skin This recipe requires super-ripe bananas and a bit of honey.

Homemade Juice Mask for Oily Skin
Strawberry and lemon juice contain natural astringents.

Green Clay Mask for Oily Skin Types
This clay mask will help draw out excess sebum from pores.

Homemade Clay Mask for Oily or Acne-Prone Skin
Clay masks help neutralize skin. You can pick up clay from any health-food store.

Simple Mask for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
Recipe adapted from Paula Begoun's 'The Beauty Bible.'

Combination Skin

Homemade Face Mask for Combination Skin
A rose-based mask is perfect for balancing out the oily and dry areas of your skin.

Dry, Chapped Skin

Homemade Face Mask for Dry Skin
Avocados and honey are particularly moisturizing.

Homemade Milk Mask for Dry Skin

Aging Skin

Homemade Face Mask for Aging Skin

Homemade Face Mask for Dry Skin
Avocados and honey are particularly moisturizing for mature skin.

Sensitive Skin

Homemade Face Mask for Sensitive Skin
This soothing mask is great for chapped, sunburned or irritated skin.