• Motivation. Beautiful Motivation!! #auratenyc

    AU-Rate Necklace Bezel

    Ohhhhhhhhhh Oh yes motivation WORKS!! THE NON is giddy!! I have (yes! AGAIN!!) treated myself to a gorgeous piece of jewelry!! After all, us girls gotta spoil themselves! It keeps us sane! During Covid I decided that if I have to stay home I may as well work on me. So, treadmill, sit-ups, crunches and trying very hard not to eat every thing in my path. (I know you are wondering, what on earth does this have to do with jewelry!?! I’m gettin’ there, hang on.) I decided to find a “YOU DID IT” gift to give to myself. My first choice was a gold collar necklaces. LOVE ’em! L.O.V.E T.H.E.M!!  Ohhhhhhmmmmgeeeeeeeee, the collar necklace popped up and my eyes locked on a beautiful, delicate, diamond necklace.  IN MY FAVORITE setting!! Bezel setting!!! Yes, I am feeling very spoiled. I worked hard to lose 54 pounds! (I know… AGAIN??) I still have 15 to go, I had lost my mojo, but I have to admit I’m feeling a little motivated again with my new necklace. I believe us women have to spoil ourselves! As women, mom’s, wives, grandma’s ahhhh let’s just say ALL women should spoil themselves occasionally!! It can be…

  • The Benefits of Walking

    Exercise has become popular over the past few years. There are many ways people are keeping fit. Walking, however, isn’t the first choice amongst Americans. Your selection of physical activities doesn’t have to be for long periods or intense, for you to benefit from it. Walking for thirty minutes a day carries plenty of advantages that contribute to your holistic well-being. Let’s look at a few of the benefits you can gain from this exercise: Weight Loss Walking might seem like a tedious movement with no real benefit. Losing weight is possible if you are intentional about your exercise and walk about 45 minutes a few days a week. The frequency, duration, and intensity of your walking will determine how many calories you burn. Improves the Health of Your Heart When you engage in a routine of walking, your heart’s efficiency level will improve and become stronger. This will result in more oxygen and nutrients being delivered to all your organs. Improves other Health Conditions Walking not only helps your heart but can also help with reducing bad cholesterol, assist with your diabetes, and aid in lowering your blood pressure. Boosts your Immune System It has been proven that those…

  • 7 Safety Tips to Observe During Home Renovations

    Are you planning a home renovation soon? Home renovation is one of the fastest ways of revitalizing the appearance of your home. However, this may be a risky endeavor, especially if you have an insufficient background in construction. Safety should be your main priority. The following are some safety tips to observe during home renovations.  Understand Your Home When installing a new fixture at your home, it is essential to familiarize yourself with your home’s layout structure. These structures include electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, gas valves, water lines, and among others. For instance, applying a sledgehammer to a wall that contains water pipes may turn a simple renovation into a mess. You can determine the location of your electricity and plumbing connections by referring to the blueprints of your home. Proper Ventilation Indoor air pollution is one of the environmental concerns. However, renovation may worsen the quality of your air pollution. Therefore, it is essential to make sure your home is ventilated properly before, during, and after the renovation process. Keeping the window open and setting up oscillating fans may enhance flushing airborne particles from your house. Additionally, it is important to wear a respirator or a dust mask.   Wear…

  • Summer Might Be A While Away, But Here Are The Fashion Tips You Need For It

    Summer outfits

    Depending on when you are reading this article, summer might be a way away yet. Winter fashion and summer fashion are different as you already know, but what are the main differences that you need to think about? Well, if you don’t know the answer then it’s a good thing you have come across this article, because that’s what we’re going to be looking at. If you would like to find out more, keep reading down below. Keep Cool The first thing that you’re going to need to do is keep as cool as possible. You don’t want to be walking around and looking like you are sweating to death because you decided to wear a sweater when it’s burning hot outside. Clothes that aren’t skin tight, that are light colors and give you a breeze are the best ones for the heat. We know that a lot of you probably love black, but in the summer, it can be a killer. You need to do whatever you can in the summer months to stay cool, otherwise you risk ruining your entire look. You don’t want your clothes to be stuck to you because you are so hot, and you…