That Girl At The Party Magazine | April 2019 | The Wellness Issue

That Girl At The Party Magazine

The Wellness Issue

Vo l . 1 I s s u e 3 | A p r i l 2 0 1 9

A Lifestyle Magazine

by Courtney Henley

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YOUR HEALTHY HEALTH PEOPLE IS ARE YOUR WEALTH SEXY AF

Editor’s Le tter

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While I usually work 18-hours a day, I was hit with the worst flu I have ever had followed by tummy issues followed by an infected tooth, I was forced to stop everything and focus on my health. I was midway through my March issue, working through illness when I realized I have to quit pushing myself so hard. Thus, I had to skip doing a March issueand heal. So welcome to The April issue, which is all about health/wellness and Easter.

As I am a curly haired gal, you.will find tons of tips on taking care of your curls and the best products to use, Chef Christine Hazel of Chopped offered two recipes her Crabmeat and Corn Tostada and one for Easter Brunch. Brian Solis teaches us how to bring our lives back into proper balance with tips from his new book, “Life Scale.” On the fashion side, I am featuring the latest workout gear to keep you looking cute while you work your body into shape. And of course, there is my monthly movie guide with the best films to see this month..” Happy Spring!

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Disclaimer: I, Courtney Henley, Editor-in-Chief of That Girl At The Party, am not a medical expert and the recommendations in this issue are strictly based on my own personal experience and what works for me.

Consult with your doctor before trying any of the supplements or trying the treatments mentioned in this month’s pages.

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Healthy Is The New Black Enjoy these 
 100-pages filled with great tips and products to help you achieve maximum health and wellness of mind, body and Spirit.

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“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.� ~World Health Organization

THE SUPPLEMENTS

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“If you want to create better health in your body, there are definitely some things you must not do: You must not get angry at your body for any reason. Anger is another affirmation, and it's telling your body that you hate it, or parts of it.

Your cells are very aware of every thought you have.�

Louise Hay

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Alive Max6 Daily Multivitamins

$15.99 for 90 I have used numerous multivitamins in my lifetime. But I just discovered this line at my last visit to The Vitamin Store. Nature's Way Alive! Max6 Daily Multi-Vitamin is the ultimate nutritional energy source—with the greatest diversity of daily essentials, whole food concentrates, phytonutrients and antioxidants to nourish, protect and invigorate your body. Each serving delivers exhilarating natural energy from vitamins & minerals; fruits & vegetables; amino acids; green foods; organic mushrooms; digestive enzymes; plus antioxidant sources.

In veg caps.

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GAIA Herbs Product of The Month

MOOD UPLIFT I have partnered with Gaia Herbs, my favorite herb brand, to bring you a different product each month. Though undiagnosed, I swear I suffer from SAD. Because

by March, I can be experiencing full on winter blues. Gaia’s Mood Uplift has been an amazing help through the current winter season.

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Combat Those Mean Reds Maintaining a healthy emotional state is key to an optimal quality of life. Gaia Health’s Mood Uplift™ is designed to support mental and emotional wellbeing.

By combining herbal extracts that have been traditionally used to help the body cope with daily stress, nourish the nervous system,

calm the mind, and support a balanced mood, this formula helps foster a better outlook on life.

With Ginkgo, Gotu Kola, Oats, Passionflower, St John’s Wort. Vervain, Rosemary, and Schisandra, I feel different instantly.

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Gaia Tumeric Boost
 $22 Dr. Oz hipped me to the healing properties of Turmeric. On one of his shows he explained that the majority of diseases are caused by either inflammation or dehydration. Turmeric helps fight inflammation and is great for a host of ailments, including joint pain. Gaia’s whole food Turmeric supports a strong heart, liver function and a healthy inflammatory response.

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Ritual $30 per month A vitamin company for the digital age, Ritual provides the essential vitamins that we need. The minimal ingredients are sourced from the finest manufacturers in the world. There is no extra coloring, they are delay released so they will not upset your tummy. Best of all, they taste like mints!

Subscriptions are just $30 per month, which is only a dollar a day.

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I am a recovering sugar addict. I used to have to have something sweet after every meal. EVERY meal. My belly protruded like I was 9 months pregnant from the harm sugar was doing to my body.

The wonderful people at YO1 Wellness started me on my sugar detox in January, Having cut it back, as much as possible, I have released 18lbs in three months and am working on releasing more. Crave Crush is a lifesaving new supplement that helps you beat the crazy cravings that sugar causes.

Sweet Defeat Crave Crush
 $49

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Bio-K Plus $49 for 6 Québec company Bio-K Plus International is the leader in great probiotics . Their formulations give your body a mega dose of probiotics to ensure maximum gut health. I love that there are both dairy and non-dairy/vegan options. I take one to start then do a 1/2 or 1/3 of a jar once every two months.

You can also use this product, whenever you have to do a course of antibiotics, to restore balance to your gut flora.

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“The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet.� ~Wayne Fields

M A D A B O U T C U R L S

My Curl Journey

Over the course of my Life, I have had my hair totally wrecked twice. At 13, this woman kept putting a lye relaxer in it that eventually broke the back out and I had to have it all cut off which was a traumatic event. Then thirteen years ago, after a serious of upsets including the loss of a child, a break-up with a beau and the attempted theft of my TV show, I mistakenly relaxed my hair after eight years of letting it grow long naturally. Once again it was broken all out. I continued to relax it for another eleven years, abet with a much better, though unreliable hairdresser. But then, two years ago, I decided to transition it back to its natural state because it wasn’t growing.

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I have never really liked my natural hair. My Mama had lovely wavy hair and my father had reddish Afro hair. I would have loved to have had one or the other - either crunchy thick afro hair or my Mama’s Spanish wave Instead my hair is an annoying combo of the two - soft with a tight curl pattern. It is not coarse but it is not wavy, it is not thick or thin. When blown straight it is too thin, when left curly it is too tightly coiled. It just sorta is. In short, it’s a beauty pain in the ass.

For curly gals, it is an expensive beauty research experiment to find the ideal products for your hair.I have tried out two dozen or more products. Many worked and many didn’t.

I learned about the different curl patterns - mine is 3C/4A - and about low and high porosity. On the next pages, please find what I have learned Including the best products and tips to care for your curls.

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CURLS ROCK!

Thank God, times are different now. Natural hair is finally being accepted and promoted. There are loads of great products plus social media to help. I watched dozens of YouTube videos - and still do - for the best products and protective styles. I also just got to go the magical curl palace Beleza Natural and they made me love my natural hair for the first time.

CURL 
 PATTERN CHART It is vital to the health of your hair and your pocketbook to figure out the exact curl pattern of your hair. This will allow you to buy the best products that suit your type.

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Normal VS Low VS High Porosity Hair Porosity is the ability of your hair to absorb and retain water and water-soluble prodycts.

Curly hair is the most fragile of all hair types. Thus, as well as, your curl pattern, it is crucially important that you know whether you have low or high porosity hair.

Normal Porosity Hair

Low Porosity Hair


High Porosity Hair

Low porosity hair tends to be less shiny and tends to be dry and have trouble retaining moisture. It is hard to wet this hair and the wrong products will sit on strands and roll off the hair strand.


With high porosity hair cuticles open and stay open. Caps between the cuticle layers make hair wet easily but it also tends to tangle and break. Takes a long time to dry and can appear weighed down with product.


 The easiest hair to maintain, normal porosity hair easily maintains shine and volume.

Cuticles float open and close. Water stays on top but then absorbs into the strands.

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Test Your Porosity Level

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The Float Test Take some strands of clean hair from your brush or comb (note: only clean hair as hair products can alter your results),and drop them in a bowl of water. Let them sit for a few minutes. If your hair floats after the time is up, you have low porosity. If it sinks, you have high porosity. If it floats in the middle of the bowl your porosity is normal.

The Slip ‘n Slide Test

The Spray Bottle Test

Slide a strand of your hair through your fingers in an upward motion toward your scalp. If you feel small bumps along the way, you have high porosity. If the shaft is smooth, your cuticle is bound tight and you have low porosity hair.

Take a small section of your hair and mist it with a spray bottle. Watch closely: if the water beads up on your hair, it is low porosity. If it absorbs quickly, your hair is high porosity. If the water sits on your hair for a couple minutes before absorbing, you have normal porosity hair.

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Caring for Normal, Low & High Porosity Hair Once you know your porosity type, you can pick the proper products and methods to treat your hair. Here are some tips!

Normal Porosity Hair

Normal porosity hair needs different things at different times. Experiment with a variety of products to see what works and doesn’t for you.

Low Porosity Hair

High Porosity Hair

Low porosity hair needs loads of moisture-rich products since it is resistant to moisture.

Use protein rich daily conditioners and moisture-rich products like my fav, coconut oil or shea butter. Avoid heavy products that lay on top of your strands. Use apple cider vinegar products, like DP Hue, to clarify your hair and avoid build up.

The key word for this type of hair is lightweight. Be careful not to overuse products, which will weigh your hair down. Silicone free leave-in conditioners and weekly deep conditioning is best.

1.Handle With Care No vigorous brushing or combing, especially when your hair is dry. As much as possible avoid brushing and combing and separate your curls with your fingers.

2. Moisture and condition regularly Curly hair tends to be very dry so it is crucial to moisturize it daily from root to ends. Also the tighter your curls, the more you need to co-wash and condition. Many women of color falsely believe they only need to shampoo one a week or once every two weeks. But, in actuality, our hair needs more conditioning,. I shampoo and deep condition once a week. But I also condition every 3 to 4 days.

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Tips For Curly Hair Care

Tips For Curly Hair Care I used to avoid getting my hair wet. However, water provides the vital moisture that curly hair needs. You don’t have to get your hair completely wet. Just spritz it or wet your hands and run them through your hair daily in between shampoos.

4. Find the oil that works best for you and use it regularly.

I have tried numerous oils but my favorite is coconut oil. It is not greasy and moistures both my hair and my skin. Every two days I use coconut oil and water to re-moisturize my hair.

5. Use only sulfate-free shampoos Sulfates are very bad for curly hair and in fact, not that great for any hair type.

Check your labels and use more organic shampoos.

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3. Water Is Your Hair’s Best Friend

6. Deep Condtion Weekly with a Steamer You have to deep condition at least once a week, preferably with a steamer.

This is imperative to the health of your hair so fo not skip this step.

7. Airdry Heat damages curls since it sucks out moisture. So I always airdry my hair unless getting a trim. This requires planning in the winter since it means you can’t go outside. However, your curls will stay healthier if you forego the heat.

8. Give your edges extra TLC
 My edges, both in front and back get extra dry. So I condition them regularly in between shampoos

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Tips For Curly Hair Care

9. Make sure to get regular trims Rather than a “big chop�, I have my hair blown out and trimmed every 8 weeks or so, to endure healthy ends.

10. Check out all the YouTube gals When I first decided to work with my natural hair. I discovered all kinds of great tips on YouTube. Type in your curl type and watch these awesome gals.

11. Invest in silk scarves and pillow cases to sleep on I use both scarves AND pillow cases since I find that my scarves come off in my sleep.

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Tips For Curly Hair Care

The Magic Of Rice Water

Asia’s best kept secret, rice water has been touted as a magical elixir to aid in hair growth.

Loaded with amino acids, B vitamins, Vitamin E, minerals and antioxidants, i’s a simple DIY for everyone, especially curly girls looking to grow our natural hair out.

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1. Place 1 cup of rice in 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water.

Peppermint for extra stimulation and orange for scent.

2. Boil the rice for about 10 minutes on a low heat so that the water does not all evaporate.

6. Shampoo your hair and use your rice water as a conditioning rinse

3. Add water if it seems to be evaporating too quickly and lower the heat.

7. Gently massage and pull through your hair.

4. Strain the liquid into a tumbler

8. Leave in for 20 minutes under a cap

5. Let cool and add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil. I like

9. Repeat in 7 days.

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Fermented Rice Method 5. Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil and 2 cups of warm water.

1. Soak one cup rice in 3 cups of water 2. Allow to set for a couple of hours at room temperature.

3. Transfer the liquid to a mason jar and leave it to sit at room temperature for a day or two.

6. Shampoo your hair and use your rice water as a conditioning rinse 7. Gently massage and pull through your hair.

8. Leave in for 20 minutes under a cap

4. The mixture will begin to ferment and emit a sour smell so place it in the fridge.

9. Repeat in 7 days.

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Beleza Natural Salon I have discovered a wondrous magical place for us curly haired divas!
 Originally founded in Brazil, Beleza Natural caters to naturally curly gals of every type.

There is also an awesome line of products and they are available to their clients for questions on home care.
 
 This is now my go-to salon to maintain and grow my natural hair because they transformed my hair into ringlets and curls that I love.

Healthy Hair Products For Curly Girls Curly hair is the most delicate hair type and requires very special care. I have tried hundreds of products in my curly gal lifetime. Most lines have a few products that I like, so I alternate them. On the following pages are all my favorites.

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BN Bio Mix It Up Collection (prices vary) The newest line from my salon 
 Beleza Natural is a customizable set of products. This allows you to change your regimen based on your changing hair needs. For example, mix in the minerals concentrate one week and the lipids or vitamins the next. Or you can do a drop of all three. The combinations are endless!

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Rahua Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner

$34 each I have had two occasions to meet Fabian, the Founder of this amazing line. He’s a gentle wonderful man, who gifted me with Palo Santo when I first met him. Infused with Rahua Oil, this is my favorite shampoo and conditioner. The products are plant-based symbiotic®, vegan, non-toxic and free of parabens, siliciones sulfates and gluten. It’s very expensive, so I faithfully stick to a dime size!

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Marc Anthony
 Bye Bye Frizz Line (prices vary) Packed with Abyssinian Oil, Amino Acids and Silk Protein, the Mark Anthony Bye Bye Frizz line is perfect for curly girls! It’s free of harmful sulfates, paragons, phthalate and silicone. Since the company believes that defrizzing is a process each product compliments the next.

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Hau Hair Mask

Hau Hair Mask was an Indie Beauty Expo discovery and I live for it now.

Leaves my curls hydrated and defined.

I use these every other week.

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DevaCurl (prices vary) Some of the DevaCurl products are not moisturizing enough for tight curl patterns. But their Heaven In Hair mask is miraculous and I also like the Supercream for light control of edges.

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Carols Daughter Monoi Oil Repairing Line (prices vary)

Curly hair is very fragile and prone to breakage. The Carol’s Daughter Monoi Oil Line helps strengthen our hair and prevents breakage by 96%, allowing hair to live 13x longer! After just 1 use, you'll have stronger, longer invincible hair.

Formulated without parabens, synthetic fragrances, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals or phthalates.

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Miss Jessie’s Super Sweetback Treatment $14

Miss Jessie’s is a beautiful scrumptious line and I love many of their products.

My very favorite is the Super Sweetback Treatment. I sometimes leave a light amount in as a leave-in conditioner on damp hair. I am happy to see they have finally gotten real about the pricing and made the line affordable.

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Camille Rose Naturals (prices vary)

This line is totally incredible. Free of everything harmful, Camille Rose Naturals is one of the first, and best, organic black hair care lines. It was founded by a gorgeous vegan Mom of 5, who created the conscious brand in 2014. I only discovered her amazing line this year. My favorite product is the Curl Definer.

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Shea Moisture Strengthen and Restore Masque (prices vary) You can’t go wrong with any of the Shea Moisture products. I use their Strengthen and Restore Treatment Masque at least one a week.

I also plan to add the rest of this line to my curly hair arsenal.

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DP Hue (prices vary)

I was introduced to this great line at the WWD Style Dimension party during February Fashion Week. The line is made of Apple Cider Vinegar, which clarifies the hair and helps rid it of product build-up. This line is wonderful and leaves my curls clean and hydrated. I am particularly mad for the Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse that I use as a co-wash.

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“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?� ~ I Corinthians 6:19-20

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AROMATHERAPY

Scents offer a special sensory experience that is both soothing and healing. Here are some tips and products we love,

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ADORATHERAPY Founded upon the belief that Mother Earth’s abundant resources offer the ability to transform the human experience, these aroma perfumes lift and shift your mood in the moment, allowing you to tap into your best self.

I am mad for the founder Adora, who also does great readings at trade shows.

Vitality Chakra Boost | $12

Blissful Room Spray | $20

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Aura Cacia (prices vary) Founded in 1982, Aura Cacia is one of the first aromatherapy lines I ever used.

I love their mists with cool names like Panic Button, Chill Pill, Cool Hottie and Pep Talk that keep me calm and well. They’re great for hot summer days or personal summers!

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SHIRA SYNERGY SPRAYS Another great product from a great female founder, Shira Synergy SpraysÂŽ harness the ancient power of pure essential oils and CBD to invite vibrant wellness and transformative shifts into your life.

Simply spray 2-3 times around your face into your hands, cup over your nose, and inhale deeply.

Per bottle | $40

Full set | $180

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Book Of The Month Life Scale

By Brian Solis This book could not have come at a better time for me. Working 18-hour days almost 7-days a week has left me burnt out and exhausted.

Brian’s book teaches us to disconnect and focus in order to work more productively.

His tips are saving and restoring my Life, so I wanted to share them with you.

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8 Tips To Regain Your Focus from Brian Solis Author of “Life Scale” In the age of ubiquitous social media, our society as a whole has become “distracted,” unable to focus on one thing for more than a few minutes without checking Facebook or our smartphones. How extreme is this problem? In New York, there’s a mini epidemic of distracted teens who are getting plowed down in crosswalks; they’re glued to their smartphones and so are many of the drivers who hit them!

In his book Lifescale, author, SXSW speaker and cultural anthropologist Brian Solis explores this phenomenon from a broad perspective and in a personal way, homing in on his own struggle to put social media in its place while regaining focus, productivity and creativity.

If you find yourself chronically distracted, here are 8 suggestions for regaining your focus and productivity:

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#1: Visualize Use Visualization to Overcome Procrastination.

We all do it to some extent, but for some of us chronic procrastination has become a destructive habit, and one of the top symptoms of our perpetual distraction. When you find yourself putting off an important assignment, rather than focus on the negative aspects of the project (“I’m not entirely sure how to do this.”), visualize the tangible benefits and the feelings that will result from delivering quality work on time.

Lean into that anxiety and uncertainty, rather than finding easier tasks to distract you

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#2: Prioritize Tasks Focus on your most challenging project first thing in the morning.

Our brains are strongest (and science shows, actually larger!) in the morning and, all things being equal, morning is when we’re most capable of doing our most mentally demanding work. So try getting an early start, avoid email, pinging phones, etc. for as long as possible and you’ll find that you’ve made serious headway in your big project. You can schedule meetings, respond to emails and phone calls, and organize your files later in the day (when your brain is smaller).

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#3: Practice The Achor Rule Try the Achor (20 second) rule. Psychologist Shawn Achor believes that making tasks slightly easier or more accessible will encourage you to do them (or be distracted by them!), whereas making a behavior slightly harder will decrease the likelihood that you will give in to your urges. If something – such as checking your social media or answering unimportant emails – takes you 20 seconds longer to do, you’re less likely to do it. So, when you need to focus, put your phone in the next room and get to work.

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#4: Utilize the Pomodoro Technique Use the Pomodoro Technique. Named for the Pomodoro kitchen timer (the one shaped liked a small tomato), this time management technique was developed in the 80s by Italian Francesco Cirillo. It’s a brilliant hack for focusing in on essential tasks for short, predetermined periods of time and demands that we shut out phones, email, coworkers and other distractions during those manageable periods.

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6 Steps To The Pomodoro Technique • 1 Choose one task

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Set the Pomodoro for 25 minutes.

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Focus exclusively on your assigned task.

Stop when the timer rings and put a checkmark on a piece of paper.

Take a 5 minute break before starting again .

• 6 After 4 “pomodoros”, take a longer break of up to 30 minutes and use that time to check email, and follow up with callers, coworkers, etc.

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#5: No Multitasking Abandon the Practice of Multitasking. If you haven’t picked up on this from the previous tips, we’ll say it directly: Multitasking doesn’t work! It shrinks your I.Q., makes you mistake prone, reduces the quality of your work, makes you irritable and devoid of empathy (lowers your E.Q., or emotional quotient) and, bottom line, actually reduces your productivity by 40%. So, trim the nonessentials from your To-Do List and tackle projects one at a time. It may seem counterintuitive, at first, but you’ll get a lot more accomplished.

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  #6: Meditate Meditation. A lot of us, including Lifescale author Brian Solis, were initially averse to meditation for any number of reasons.

Often, its simply because the celebrities endorsing the practice make our eyes roll. However, once we allow ourselves to cut through the clutter, we realize practicing meditation is a direct route to gaining focus and eliminating distraction from our lives.

Meditation allows us to return to the simple practice of paying attention. No-nonsense meditation tips can be found in Lifescale and in the writings of noted speaker and yoga practitioner Swami Rama.

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#7: Practice Mindfulness One of a number of highly effective way to achieve mindfulness, is mindfulness meditation - the practice of bringing out attention to the present moment, not fretting about the past or stressing on scenarios for the future. Learning and practicing mindfulness techniques on a daily basis helps us eliminate distractions and reduces the anxiety surrounding our inability to focus. It starts with always remembering to breathe.

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#8: Know Your Values Identify and embrace your core values. This may seem like an odd cure for distraction, but it’s actually one of the most important. Lifescale includes an easy-to-follow exercise to help you identify the aspects of life that are most important to you. Create a list of your Essential Personal Values and then begin the process of narrowing the list down. You’ll get a better handle on what’s important to YOU (not your friends, family or society), which will help you stop going in 20 directions and actually focus on your priorities. By eliminating things you believe you should value (but don’t really) or that your friends value but you don’t (extreme affluence vs. security and leisure time, for example), you’ll arrive at a core list of values that truly matter to you. Do this work, and greater focus will follow.

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About Brian In the 20 years since he founded Futureworks, his groundbreaking new media consulting firm, Brian Solis has developed a reputation in the tech world and beyond as one of the leading digital analysts of our time. In addition to studying disruptive technology and its impact on business, he is also a digital anthropologist who has devoted his professional life to understanding how technology affects and shapes behaviors, norms, and society.

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Currently, the principal analyst and futurist at Altimeter, a division of the global brand management company, Prophet, the Silicon Valley based “godfather of social media” has shared his expertise via numerous bestselling books over the years. He’s never written a volume as potentially impactful and culture-shifting, however, as his latest titled Lifescale: How to Live a More Creative, Productive and Happy Life.

Since writing Lifescaling, Brian has experienced a new lease on life, in which he can actually feel change and great relief; an enormous weight off his shoulders of crushing pressure that he was used to bearing.” A recent Facebook post reveals Brian’s excitement as he looks forward to the release of the book, while connecting his exuberance with a revisit of the U2 classic “Where the Streets Have No Name.” He wrote: “I went on this journey. I’m still on it. Soon I’ll be asking you if you want to go on this journey together. . .to a place of discovery and imagination…a place of awareness and fulfillment…a place where we can dance and sing on the streets with no name.”

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“The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it are sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise and diet.� ~Wayne Fields

NY Budget Wellness 
 Guide

These are my favorite spots in the City for affordable holistic healing services.

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Worksong Accupuncture 208 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn
 347-742-3834 www.worksongacupuncture.com

I met a wonderful woman named Byrdie, who told me about this awesome community Accupuncture clinic in Greenpoint. They offer great treatment on a sliding scale starting at $30, 7-days a week. 
 The center also offers cupping and herbal consultations.

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Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 110 William Street, 19th Floor, NY, NY
 866-276-0717

The Pacific Oriental School offers comprehensive and affordable treatments in a lovely setting. I credit them with helping me quit smoking 13 years ago and I will be returning soon for assistance in other areas.

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Human@Ease 31 Nassau Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 718.388.2900 www.HumanAtEase.com

Another wonderful spot in Greenpoint, Human@Ease offers 20-30 minute “pay what you wish” Thai and Shiatsu massages on Sunday from 1-4pm.

Suggested donation is $20.

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Swedish Institute College of Health Services 226 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
 212-924-5900

Founded in 1916, the Swedish Institute offers both affordable therapeutic and stress relieving massages, seven-days a week.

April
 Beauty Best

Lucky Chick Lip Laquers These lovely lip shades are perfect for every skin tone!

I met the founder of Lucky Chick 
 (I love the name!) at NY Now last month and fell instantly in Love with her lovely lip colors. She gifted me with Courage, her fire engine red, and a gorgeous coral.
 There are 11 shades in the line and I love them all!

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April Beauty Find

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SelfKaire Kairetool Essential - Mirror $125 Ditch the needles & knives, the KaireTool Essential facial & body roller is a perfect natural and non-invasive tool to detox, contour and sculpt.

The mirror-finish is the TGATP tool of choice. I love the one I was given at the Beauty 2 event.

Daily use can help: • Improve appearance of elasticity of the skin • Reduce appearance of puffiness & fine lines • Ease muscle tension for face and body • Support circulation & lymphatic drainage • Fully detox deep tissue (juice cleanses can't)

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IT Cosmetics Confidence Line
 I had the pleasure of attending the launch for the new Confidence Line from It Cosmetics. Jaime Kima Kern gave a rousting speech. She inspired all of the attendees to ignore the inner critic, all the haters and the naysayers and to push ever forward on our businesses and/or brands.

Confidence In A Neck Cream | $52

Confidence In A Cleanser
 | $28

Confidence In A Eye Cream | $38

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It Cosmetics Confidence In A Foundation $32 Confidence in A Foundation is a long-wearing, flawless-looking, velvet-matte finish foundation provides weightless full coverage—plus, up to 24 hours of wear and hydration!

Perfect for even sensitive skin and infused with ceramides, peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid and squalane, this oil-free foundation covers the look of blemishes, redness, dark spots and other imperfections without creasing or cracking to give you all-day confidence every time you wear it.

Best of all, it’s available in 48 true-to-skin shades!

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It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Face & Neck Citrine Roller $36 The Heavenly Luxe Face & Neck Citrine Roller helps deliver an even application of your favorite IT Cosmetics moisturizers while massaging the face, neck, dĂŠcolletĂŠ and chest. This gentle, cooling face roller is made with citrine stone, which is known to enhance mental clarity and focus. It truly does the work for you to massage product into your skin for long-lasting hydration while also providing a calming and soothing experience.

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UNLOCKING CANNABIS’ ROLE IN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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“Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.� ~ Bob Marley

Medical cannabis’ prominence has increased quite dramatically over the last 5 years. Since California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1995, cannabis health products have slowly but surely reached the mainstream. Today, Medical marijuana has majority support, with 33 states endorsing the substance for those with a doctor’s prescription.

A number of medical marijuana states now offer cannabis to all adults, regardless of prescription, like Colorado, Nevada, and California, for example.

Michigan became the 10th state to legalize cannabis outright last year following the midterm elections. 2018 also ushered in the first recreational cannabis sales on the East Coast, with one Massachusetts recreational marijuana dispensary projecting sales between 6 and 8 million dollars annually.

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Furthermore, the U.S. Federal government has slowly loosened its hold on cannabis’ legality. The Agricultural Impovement Act of 2018 removed hemp from a list of schedule 1 substances, making it legal like any other agricultural product. Moreover, Epidiolex became the first FDA-approved cannabinoid oil medicine for those with severe forms of epilepsy.

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Since legal cannabis reached this state of semi ubiquity, health nuts and weed connoisseurs alike have begun integrating the plant into their regimens, opening cannabis infused yoga studios, gyms, and other fitness related areas along the west coast and midwest.

Ricky Williams, a former NFL player, launched Power Plant Fitness back in 2016, a San Francisco fitness center which allows and encourages cannabis use prior and post workout. And just last week, Martha Stewart partnered with firm Canopy Growth to sponsor cannabis derived CBD products.

But how exactly does cannabis improve your health and wellness routine? What is the science behind the craze?

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Cannabis and Your Endocannabinoid System

To understand cannabis medical properties, and its potential as a healthy lifestyle supplement, we must first understand how the human body interacts with cannabis to produce its many effects.

Enter the endocannabinoid system, or ECS. The ECS regulates bodily processes, acting in ways to preserve homeostasis, or your body’s natural balance. These processes include appetite, sleep, mood, pain sensation, and many others. When consumed, cannabis interacts with this regulatory network, producing its effects.

When used in an optimal way, cannabis may help better regulate your body and keep balance.

A long series of receptors and neurotransmitters populate the endocannabinoid system. These neurotransmitters act as cells that transfer impulses nerve to nerve, by binding to open receptors. These receptors are called cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2).

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To regulate your body, your ECS releases certain neurotransmitters during periods of high physical activity, like workouts. Anandamide, one of the two most studied endocannabinoids, is one of these neurotransmitters.

Anandamide provides a good sensation similar to that of body made endorphins. When you are in the zone during physical performance, Anandamide binds to CB1 receptors in your ECS, creating a feeling of euphoria, commonly known as “runner’s high.”

When this runner’s high ends, your body releases fatty acid amide hydrolase, or FAAH, an enzyme. FAAH metabolizes Anandamide. Once metabolized, anandamide cannot produce it’s euphoric effects, and the runner’s high ends.

FAAH acts like a switch, turning off the effects of Anandamide on the ECS’s many receptors.

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When you ingest cannabis, cannabinoids bind to and block certain CB1 and CB2 receptors. Studies show that cannabis related compounds will bind to these specific CB1 receptors, and block the FAAH switch. Without FAAH, anandamide stays active longer, effectively extending its euphoric effects Cannabis action on anandamide metabolism may explain why cannabis has been found to be so beneficial for use alongside exercise, as it helps invigorate and extend our body’s natural reward system for physical activity.

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By interacting with your ECS, cannabis has many analgesic properties perfect for pre and post workout. In terms of recovery, cannabis not only cuts down on muscle inflammation; it stimulates activities, which will help start or conclude your workout, like eating and sleeping. Cannabis indica strains, often known for their couch lock and munchies inducing effects, provide pain relief sleep aid and appetite improvement, which can help athletes pre and post workout.

Moreover, cannabis use encourages healthy hydration. ECS receptors can be found all over your body, including your salivary glands. When cannabinoids bind here, they inhibit the salivary glands, causing a dry mouth sensation known colloquially as “cotton mouth.” This encourages hydration during your workout, which can aid in your overall rest and recovery.

About the Author

Chris Matichis a professional writer, journalist, and editor living in Pittsburgh, PA. Chris blogs for Schenley.net.

TGATP Holiday

TGATP FAVORITE EASTER BASKETS
 2019

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Williams and Sonoma Premade Easter Basket $29 Treat someone special to this vintageinspired Easter basket from Williams and Sonoma, overflowing with classic confections. Each basket includes a solid milk chocolate bunny, lollipops and a handiced sugar cookie, plus chocolate and gummy eggs, chick marshmallows and chewy taffy. The vintage postcard art adds a nostalgic finishing touch.

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Williams And Sonoma
 Easter Cookie Basket $63 Another Williams and Sonoma find, the Easter Bunny himself would be hoppy to receive this basket filled with scrumptious cookies. Presented in a variety of festive shapes, the sugar cookies are baked from scratch for a buttery crumb and are then hand decorated with colorful icings. 
 No two are alike, they're individually wrapped for gift-giving or decoration for the brunch table.

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Pottery Barn Long Eared Fuzzy Bunny Basket Liners $17.99 Place these adorable liners from Pottery Barn on the outside of any basket to give it an upgrade then fill it with your kids favorite things. I opt for more healthy treats and fun toys instead of candy.

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Williams and Sonoma Easter Caramel Apple Basket $100 What could be better than a variety of crunchy, gooey, caramel-chocolate treats to satisfy every craving? This special collection includes more than a dozen different confections, from a triple-dipped jumbo apple to buttery homemade caramels and salty-sweet dipped pretzels, all tucked into a reusable classic Easter basket. I LOVE THIS GIFT!

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“If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be some dark days.� ~Kris Carr

THE
 MUST-HAVE HOME SPA GADGETS

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NuBODY I live for my NuFACE. So was very excited to try out the NuBODY. I am releasing weight, which means that I also have to fight stretch marks. NuBODY helps achieve what nutrition and exercise alone cannot. Featuring their exclusive Micro-4 Technology, NuBODY is designed to visibly help tone and firm body skin, while providing a more contoured silhouette. I just started using it, so will be posting some before and afters on the blog.

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Serene Life Bathtub Bubble Massage Mat 


$99 on Amazon I believe that every bathtub should be a jacuzzi. This is a must-have for every gal that loves to soak in the bathtub after a long day. I am so happy there is another company making this product. I had a Homedics version many years ago but they stopped making them.

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Muse 2 $249




I wrote about the Muse 2 in the premiere issue of this magazine and I am mentioning it again. Because in these tumultuous times, no one should be without this wonderful meditation aide. It tracks your brain activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements to guide your total meditation experience. And best of all, it tracks and measures your progress with each session. This is one of my very favorite products of all time.

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“Time and health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted.� ~Denis Waitley

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The Workout/Yoga Gear Long gone are the days when you can be a slob at the gym. Your style should follow you from the street to the treadmill to the mat and back to the streets again. 
 
 Get in shape while maintaining your fashionista side with these super cute workout and yoga looks.

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Stay Fit In Style With These Great Brands Athleta, Lululemon, Nike, Asics, Old Navy, Gap…nowadays there are tons of brands making great workout clothes. Check out the latest hot trends.

(At right - Lululemon Stride Jacket II - $118)

BOTTOMS

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Asics Cropped Tights | $75

Athleta Salutation Zuma Stash Pocket 7/8 Tight In Powervita™ | $

Gap Fit Crop Leggings in Sculpt Compression | $69

BOTTOMS

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Nike Sportswear Legacy Leg-A-See JDI | $50

Lorna Jane Swift A/B Tight | $110

Old Navy High-Rise Elevate SideStripe Compression Crops for Women| $69

TOPS

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Lululemon Enlite Hydraffinity Vest | $178

Athleta Essence Tie Back Tank | $14.97 - $19.99

Gap Fit V Back T-Shirt | $39

TOPS

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Old Navy
 Graphic Performance Swing Tank for Women | $8.50

GapFit Breathe Tie-Back Stripe Detail Top | $

Lululemon Muscle Love Tank | $44

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“To keep the body in good health is a duty. otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” ~Buddha

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THE SNEAKERS I am a big sneaker head so I have given one page to all my favorite brands!

(Pictured left: Reebok Legacy Lifter | $200)

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Asics I love Asics for their comfy but on trend sneaks that can take you from the city streets to the gym and back with style.

(Clockwise from top) 1. GT-2000 7 | $120 2. GEL-Nimbus 20 | $99 3. GEL-Cumulus 20 Boston | $120 4. GEL-Kayano 25 | $119

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Reebok Reeboks were the first sneaks I wore back in high school. Here are my current favs.

(Clockwise from top) 1. Crossfit Nano 8 Flexwweave® | $89 2. Workout Plus ATI 90s | $90 3. 4. InstaPump Fury Proto | $200 4, Aztrek | $80

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New Balance One of the last gifts my Mama gave me before she passed was a pair of New Balance sneaks that I still live in eight years later. These are my picks for this season. I particularly love the yoga shoes!

(From top) 1. Fresh Foam Cruz Decon | $59 2. 997 Sport | $99 3. Studio Skin | $55 4. FuelCore Nergize Mule | $65

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Nike Naming American hero Colin Kaepernick as their spokesman, made Nike top of my list for sneaker brands. Here are my favs.

(From top) 1. Air VaporMax Plus on Air Lou Matheron | $240 2. Free X Metcon 2 | $99 3. Air Jordan 3 Retro Explorer XX | $120

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1 0 H e a lt hi e s t Foo ds There are hundreds of different diets.

But these foods pack the most nutritional punch for every one of them.

FOODS

1. Strawwberries 2. Chocolate 3. Oysters 4. Chilli Peppers 5. Pomegranate 6. Watermelon 7. Maca 8. Celery 9. Bananas 10. Avocados

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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.� ~Hippocrates

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Food Product Of the Month

GTS Kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented tea that’s naturally effervescent with Living Probiotics, Amino Acids, Polyphenols, and Active Enzymes. Each unique offering from GTS’ provides revitalizing nourishment to reinvigorate the mind, body, and soul. I drink these almost daily to regulate my tummy and lift my general wellness level.

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Crabmeat and Corn Tostada with Basil Crema and Tomato Jam TGATP is delighted to partner with celebrity chef Christine Hazel, a recent Food Network’s “Chopped” winner to bring you these delectable dishes.

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INGRIEDIENTS

• 1 lb. turkey bacon • 1 lb. lump crab • 16oz. corn • 1 pint cherry tomatoes • 8oz sour cream • 1 bunch basil • 1/3 cup Apple cider vinegar • 1/3 cup sugar • 12 8 inch tortillas (cut into triangles) • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp paprika • 1/2 tsp ground thyme • Salt and Pepper to season

DIRECTI ONS

• 1. Cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Set aside. Reserve turkey bacon fat.

• 2. Sauté corn on low heat in bacon fat. Season with salt, pepper, ground thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Cook for About 5-7 minutes.

• 3. In food processor, add fresh basil and pulse with a few drops of olive oil until blended. Whisk into sour cream.

• 4. In deep fryer, fry cut tortillas in 350 degree oil until golden brown.

Season with salt.

• 5. Combine bacon, corn, and lump crab meat in bowl.

• 6. To serve: place a dollop of tomato jam on tortilla. Top with spoonful of crab, corn, and bacon mixture. Top with a spoonful of basil sour cream.

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“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating…will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ~Edward Stanley

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Easter Apple Cheddar and Turkey Bacon Gratin Chef Hazel’s second featured recipe of the month is a delicious gratin perfect for Easter Brunch. I substituted the regular bacon as I am strictly no pork. I also do not eat diary, so I veganized this recipe.

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INGRIEDIENTS

3 pounds of apples (peeled and sliced ¼”) ½ pound turkey bacon, cooked (reserve bacon fat) ¼ cup flour ¼ cup unsalted vegan butter 3 cups almond milk 2 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepp er 2 ½ cups VioLife cheddar cheese (shredded or cubed) Salt to taste Chives for garnish

Caramel: 1 cup Woodchuck Amber Cider (or comparable brewed cider) 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup unsalted vegan Mikonos butter, cubed 1/3 cup coconut cream

DIRE C TI ON S

• Place sugar in a non-stick pan, warm on low heat. Watch as it browns and begins to caramelize. When sugar is melted remove from heat. Slowly whisk in cubed butter. Whisk until dissolved.

• Return to low heat and cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream. Continue to whisk. Cook for an additional minute.

• Add cider and whisk until sauce is smooth. Cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool.

• Saute bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and chop into small bits. Pour bacon fat through a fine strainer to remove particles. Poor strained fat on sliced apples and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Bake apples for 15-20 minutes at 350F until tender but still al dente.

• Melt ¼ cup butter in sauce pot. Add flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until looks like wet sand. Cook while stirring for 2-3 more minutes. Warm almond milk.

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• Slowly add warm almond milk while whisking constantly. Stir between intervals and allow sauce to thicken. After all milk is added continue to stir for 5 minutes and allow sauce to thicken more.

• Add Dijon mustard, cayenne and 1 teaspoon of salt.

• Add half of the sharp white cheddar. Whisk until melted.

• Add remaining cheese and whisk until melted. Taste and season with salt if necessary.

• Toss apples in cheese sauce. Top with bacon, drizzle with caramel, and top with chives.

• Top with bacon and bake until golden brown on top.

• Drizzle with caramel and top with chives.

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"For I remember Easter morn, and life and love and peace are all new born."

- Alice Freeman Palmer

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

- 1 Peter 1:3

For God So Loved Us

“A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world.

It was a perfect act.”

- Mahatma Gandhi “The symbolic language of the crucifixion is the death of the old paradigm; resurrection is a leap into a whole new way of thinking” - Deepak Chopra

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“The resurrection is a description of how the universe self-corrects, life always reasserting itself even when forces of death and darkness have temporarily prevailed. Like a tiny flower growing through cracks in broken cement, peace of mind emerging at last after periods of deep grief, or people continuing to fall in love despite the ravages of war, love always gets the final say.

To lean on the resurrection is simply to recognize what’s true; that if happiness hasn’t arrived yet, then the story isn’t over.”

~Marianne Williamson

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HOME

I believe in packing the home with as many wellness products, as possible. Here are my favorite things to turn each room into a relaxing oasis and your home into a spa.

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Spoonk Accupressure Mat I have written about this amazing product numerous times over the past couple years! I LOVE mine. With over 6,000 accupressure points, this amazing mat helps ease pain and promote relaxation.

Made of CertiPur-US ECO-foam with stimulation points made from a recyclable, non-toxic ABS plastic, and hypo allergenic stimulation points are made with hemp plastic, free of styrene. I often lay on mine while meditating,

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Ninja Blender To eat right, you have to own a great blender. I have a Ninja, but am looking to upgrade to this newer version that does everything but wash the dishes!

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Canyon Ranch Fitness for Your Feet™ $65 Many years ago at a Spa event, editors were blessed to be gifted with these amazing foot massagers. I recently ran into the Director of Canyon Ranch and lamented that consumers could not purchase these.

But good news, she stated that they are now available on the Canyon Ranch site! No day is complete without 5 mins of foot exercises on these.

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Teeter FitSpine LX9 Inversion Table $499 Inversion therapy can be used for back pain but can also relieve stress. Also, blood flow to the brain is rumored to also help prevent dementia.

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PureCode Reflexology Mat $29 Another staple in my at-home spa regimen is this amazing mat from Pure Code. A handy code at the bottom of the mat helps you determine which parts of the body you are working out by walking across them. Use your mat to remove toxins, support healthy and flexible feet, stimulates blood circulation, adjust the function of entrails. strengthen overall immunity, relax nerve aches and ease tired muscles.

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“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.�

Hippocrates

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TGATP April Movie Guide I missed doing my movie guide for March so I have included some movies that came out in late March in this guide,

This month, I am very excited about"Avengers: Endgame”. I highly recommend seeing both “Breakthrough"and"Amazing Grace” to celebrate Easter. And”Teen Spirit" is one of my favorite films of the year, so far.

We also have the Tribeca Film Festival here in NY this month with tons of films and events. Check out https:// www.tribecafilm.com for ticket info.

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Shazam

It is a wee bit confusing that the superhero in “Shazam" is also called"Captain Marvel"since we have the Avengers Captain Marvel. I was a big Shazam fan as a kid because it was the one superhero comic that combined silliness with super powers. This is sure to be a blast for the whole family.


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Jordan Peele knocks it out of the park again with this scary, fun film. While I didn't love it as much as"Get Out"when I first saw it, once I thought about it I recognized the sheer genius of the story. My one change? The Tethered should have simply been our naturally manifested worst selves, instead of the products of some government conspiracy.

Seeing the animated version of Disney's "Dumbo" is one of my earliest childhood memories. I remember how sad it was to me.

I have yet to see this version but it looks wonderful.

The Wind

Really creepy period piece set on the prairie, The Wind will stay with you and creep you out long after the credits have rolled.

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Dumbo


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Pet Sematary

Featuring the scariest parting sentence of any book ever written,"Pet Sematary� is my favorite Stephen King novel of all time. The original film, while scary, veered toward campiness. The new version changed the story completely and not for the better! While horror fans should see it, I was very disappointed.

The Best Of Enemies

The pairing of Taraji Henson and Sam Rockwell in this true story from the civil rights era looks like the first Oscar-worthy film of the year. In these racially fraught times, it is so important that we remember what we have come through. I would love to see some high school outreach to get high school kids in the seats for this one.

An amazing film showcasing an amazing talent! This is the closest we will all get to experiencing a 1970's Aretha concert. All concert and no story, this is a perfect tribute to the Queen Of Soul.Â

Little




I loved this instant classic about a successful, but really mean black professional, who is forced to relive her childhood to heal her emotional scars. The whole cast is pitch perfect and the story is wonderful. Little a great film to take your pre-teens to. .

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Amazing Grace

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Teen Spirit I loved this film and it is just what we need in these fraught times! A Flashdance type story - there is even a tiny homage to that 80's classic in the beginning - this feel-good movie follows a very talented Polish teen on her quest to win “Teen Spirit” an "American Idol" type TV show in the UK. You will fall in love with all of these characters.

The Best Of Enemies

Just in time for Easter comes this wondrous story of a Godly miracle. It's a Christian movie with universal importance and appeal. I wept with Joy throughout this one. As a Christian, it made me realize that even though we don't often think about it, we are still living in Biblical times. The Bible is still being written and we are still experiencing miracles.

The annual Disney Nature film to celebrate Earth Day celebrates and raises money for vital penquin conservation programs.

The Curse Of La Llorona

I am a big horror fan, so looking forward to this lastest scary take on the legend of La Llorona aka "The Weeping Woman

Missing Link




Anything Hugh Jackman is involved with is a mustsee in my book. Add Stephen Fry and Zach Galifianakis and I am definitely there.

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Penquins

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 Avengers: Endgame

II have been waiting for this with the excitement of a kid for Christmas. I bought my ticket the first day they went on sale and will be seeing it on the very first day! The end of the Avengers saga looks to be as exciting as Infinity War was. All I know is that my gals Gamora and Shuri and Black Panther and all the Avengers better come back and make it through till the end! Otherwise, I am not gonna be a happy camper.

On Easter “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

- John 3:16 16

While many Christians make Christmas the highest holy day of their year, for me, it is Easter. Because it is through his resurrection that Jesus teaches us that love never dies.

It is through the resurrection of Christ that we see the promise fulfilled, the prophecy upheld, the miracle realized.

Think of all that was done to silence him, including the horrible final crucifixion. Yet, 2019 years later, his lessons and words are celebrated and add comfort and solace to the lives of millions of people worldwide. Christ’s resurrection and continuing life through his words proves to all of us, that Love never dies.

That Girl At The Party | On the Scene

Doing Face Yoga At Salthaus with Koko Hayashi

Checking out Worth Collection at #NYFW WWD Samsung Style Dimension Party

Dressed for Oscar Night

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Incredible burgers at 
 Slutty Vegan tasting at 
 Cove Lounge in Harlem

Terea Guidice, Eva Marcielle and Urban RX Founder at the Urban RX launch during #NYFW

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Fashionistas at the NYFW Bumble Lounge

At the Snuggle Launch

With one of my sheers at her It Cosmetics launch

Ears Pierced the 3rd time at the NYFW Bumble Lounge

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Deskside dinner with the Vetere gals!


C3 Church book signing with guest Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus

That Girl At The Party | On the Scene At The Westminster Dog Show

It Was A Dream And A Blast!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am crazy for animals, especially dogs and cats.

It was an honor to attend this year’s Westminster Dog Show and I look forward to attending every year now!

I Love Doggies…

…and Cats!

King the Wire Fox Terrier from Brazil was this year’s winner!

UNTIL NEXT TIME.

I hope you enjoyed this third issue of the magazine version of That Girl At The Party.

Have a blessed Easter! xoxo Courtney