Volume 2 August 2011
REVEAL THE DIVA IN YOU: MAKEUP 101
MEET OUR COVER GIRL Tiffany Sykes
Baby Let’s Cruise Away From Here
Confused? Ask Dr. Jan
The ABC’s of Hair Care
The Power of Motivating Your man
Exclusive Interview with Anointed Christian Couple –Rev. G.L. and Lady Sharon Wilbourn
Contributing Writers Janice Alston resides in High Point ,NC. She contributes articles for the Poetry and Prose pages.
Contact writers wefgwmagazine@yahoo.com
Jan Stevenson Is an diagnostician for the HEB school system. She resides in Ft Worth, Texas
Kendra Timmons is a Master Stylist, salon owner, educator, and publisher who is on the cutting edge in the latest hair industry trends and styles. She resides in Arlington, Texas
Steve Harris is an Asst Pastor. Steve lives in Hurst, Texas with his wife Roxanne He writes the what me wish women knew column.
CJ Kervin contributes articles for the Movie Madness column . She resides in Mansfield ,Texas .
Rona Walton owns Destynee Travels. She is an avid traveler and resides in Austin, Texas.
Send Questions ,Comments, Suggestions to wefgwmagazine@yahoo.com
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Chef Will Fleming. Resides in Euless TX. Loves to cook and create . He has attended The Culinary Institute of America and Johnson Wells University.
Olivia Williams resides in Austin Texas. She is an aspiring model. She contributes articles for the Full Size Fashioinista column.
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Contributing Writers
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Movie Madness 12
From the Editors Desk
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Full Size Fashionista 13
Meet our Cover girl 4
Tantalize your Tastebuds 16
Your Travel Destinations 6
Shop Talk 18
Poems and Prose 7, 16
Ask Dr. Jan 20
Motivating Your Man 8
What Are You Reading? 21
Interview w/Wilbourn’s 9
Contact us
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Attended the Thick and
woman. If you possess these
Sassy Fashion show on July
admirable traits of a woman
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and wants to promote a
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next generation. I found out about a group called Miss Plus Size America. Got a chance to meet the 2011
winner. Miss Plus America Pageant is committed to the confident, ambitious, dedicated and community service-oriented plus size
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Brianna Williams Miss Plus USA and Editor in Chief Roxanne Harris At the Thick & Sassy Fashion Show July 30 2011 Ft. Worth, Texas For more pics and info visit www.thicknsassy.com
Works @ Carle Clinic Is a RN Studied at Parkland College Lives in Urbana, Ill From Danville, Ill.
Born on September 26 Loves bowling and softball
Is in a relationship
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7 Ways 2 Find Value N Cruisin' Preparing for back to school, already! Though the economy is rebounding and prices along with it, the best place to look for a deal is CRUISING. Here's 8 ways to sail affordable: 1) Keep up with excess inventory. Get on the email list of a local travel agency or the cruise line of your choice. Make sure the cruise line has many ships in one destination, such as Princess in Alaska / Carnival in the Caribbean. 2) New ships mean new deals. This tip is true even in the luxury market, where value options have been historically harder to score. Seabourn will have launched three ships in three years debuts that have come with great discounts. (Offering 7-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the new Quest
starting at $3,499 per person - a savings of up to 50% off brochure rates.) 3) Book during "wave season" for freebies. During January through March, when cruise lines try to entice Americans to book their summer vacations remains a great time to score deals - Especially at the beginning and end of the season. 4) If your dates are not flexible, BOOK EARLY. People who must travel during the popular weeks of the year (Spring Break / Winter Vacation) should make arrangements now instead of waiting for wave season; adjoining and family cabins are snapped up quickly. 5) What's included in the price. With the high-end cruise lines, sticking to the published rates, they offer good value when you factor in the airfare, transfers, alcohol other extras. 6) Skip the "run of the ship" option. Many cruise lines offer deals for a "run of the ship" booking,
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which guarantees a cabin, but not always a particular type. This pays off with an unexpected upgrade, but more often than not the gamble isn't worth the risk. 7) Check out shoulder-season cruises. Now, if you hit the Mediterranean in April, May, or September, not only will you beat the heat and crowds; you'll find lower rates. In early April, cruise to the Caribbean. Please be mindful of weather issues. *Most cruise lines are pushing the definition of all-inclusive and the value of their additional offerings. The savings are significant.
~Finding A Way 2 Your Purpose~ Rona Walton, Travel Designer Austin Texas
It's All About Prayer , Praise and Worship I awoke one morning feeling sad and Blue. Nothing was wrong, But I Thank God I knew what to do. Down On my knees in Prayer I went Praying to God I began to Vent. I heard him speak deep in my heart . read my word, and don't give in, you have a WONDERFUL COUNSELOR THAT LIVES WITHIN... I shed some tears and began to worship and Praise,
I Thanked God for all of my Days. The Good and the Bad, the Bitter and the Sweet. I cast all my cares at my Savior's feet. It wasn't long before I felt at peace The love of my God is so very tender and sweet.
Let all God's children Glorify Him- Magnify Him- Worship and Praise him... whether Happy or sad. Then Watch the Windows Of Heaven Open Up. GLORY To God.. I feel Like A shout out to my Omnipotent God is the Order for the Day... by Janice O. Alston
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Motivating your man can have such a positive effect on your man that no other woman can , not even his mother. When we think of the word motivation we think of a drill instructor barking out orders to his soldiers. He motivates them through fear to accomplish the task at hand. That’s not what we are portraying here. The motivation we mean here is filled with loving , encouraging words
designed to show the man in your life that there is a support system in place (AT HOME) ready with kind words
that are both encouraging and motivating that builds up and does not tear down .It will always be easier to tear
down –But who will be there to build him back up .When was the last time you thanked your man for anything ?. Cooked hot meals ,clean underwear ,a clean house does not happen by the “clean up fairy” men-Build one another up-motivate one another, this will take the relationship to a whole different level .Encouragemotivate and watch him soar above the clouds…. Steve Harris Hurst, Texas
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Pastor G.L. And Lady Sharon Wilbourn Chosen Generation Fellowship Hurst ,Texas 76053
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“people person”; I grew up around preachers/pastors. I saw enough to never seek after it without God strong arming me. I have fallen in love with it now. I am hooked for life. As a wife I can honestly said that I did not always want to be a pastor’s wife. I just wanted a God fearing husband who loves the Lord. I can truly say now that I have been blessed with that husband.
WEFGW sat down across from Rev G. L. Wilbourn and Lady Sharon Wilbourn to get to know the heartbeat of the couple about life, being a young pastoral couple and the future.
WEFGW: Pastor and lady Wilbourn what is your most rewarding aspect of being a 21 century pastoral couple? Wilbourn’s: The most rewarding aspect of being a 21st century pastoral couple is seeing people being transformed by God right before your eyes. Watching God’s people go from level to level, dimension to dimension and from faith to faith, it’s like watching a caterpillar being transformed into this beautiful winged flying creation.
WEFGW: Have you always wanted to be a Pastor and a Pastor’s wife?
Wilbourn’s: No! I did not always want to be a pastor. I know that’s the typical African- American preachers answer, but in my case it’s so true. I’m not a talker or a
WEFGW: Describe your church its congregants. Wilbourn’s: Wow! In a nutshell. Real people with real issues seeking the real God. Chosen Generation Fellowship is basically fifty percent babes in Christ or first timers being ‘Active” in church. We love them dearly. They keep us laughing, smiling, hoping, believing and encouraged. This is how we describe God’s church and its congregants at Chosen Generation Fellowship. WEFGW: What direction do you believe God is moving His church in this day and time? Wilbourn’s: We believe the next move of God for His church is the
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breaking down the wall of denominationalism. More and more churches-Pastors are fellowshipping beyond their denomination.
WEFGW: What do you see as the difference between the 1st church and the church today?
Wilbourns’ : Do we have to answer this question? How would you compare the modern church to the church in the book of Acts? Right now in this country, it’s almost comparing fire crackers to a stick of dynamite! That church had not just the power, miracles and growth, but she was so unselfish. It’s like what we would call a cult today.
Chosen Generation Fellowship is located at 817 W. Pipeline Rd in the beautiful city of Hurst Texas. Stop by and meet the Wilbourn’s any Sunday at 11AM.
CGF Church Pastoral Anniversary 8/28 2011
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Movie Madness
On today’s list is Transformers: “Dark of the Moon” I was intrigued as usual by the performance of Shia
Lebeouf he was the star in the first and second, Transformer movies and he did not give us a discounted performance in this one. I am continually amazed at his ability to give us all of him and then some. He remained the hero and
kept with his hopeless romanticism all at the same time. I was however disappointed by the choice of the director to change his love life and to bring in someone new although Rosie Huntington-Whitley is beautiful, she does not have the same edge as the previous character Megan Fox. I miss her hands on approach and her non prissy qualities. Overall
this movie was engaging and suspenseful it pulls you in from the beginning and never lets go. I cannot wait to see what’s next.
CJ Kervin Mansfield Texas
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be natural, and it should not overwhelm you or the person that
sees you. Know you all are expecting to be told
I f you have a pimple breakout, cover
Most of us don’t have flawless skin
with a liquid bandage prior to
what to wear this fall. And I am going
and require foundation; for those
applying foundation or blush (rouge
to address that but not clothes but
that do yaah for you! For those that
as my mother called it).
makeup .
require foundation, make sure that it
Never, ever use your fingers to apply
matches your skin tone. This may
your make up because it can pass
Fashion encompasses the full effect.
require using two different shades on
bacteria. You should always apply
And the first things noticed is a
your skin Try using cream based
your eye shadows, blush, and lips
woman’s make up, good or bad.
foundations if you have dry skin an
with brushes. And if you lips are dry
I was inspired to write this article
water based for oily skin. If your skin
and cracked apply a small amount of
after I attended my daughters college
is extremely dry, you may try mixing
coconut oil. This will hydrate and
Freshman Orientation. I noticed lots
your facial moisturizing cream with
even out the lips.
of ladies, young and old, with too
your foundation. A little
much make up, foundation, and
experimentation maybe involved in
incorrectly placed false eyelashes.
finding the right foundation, that lightly covers and doesn’t feel like
Ladies make-up should enhance your
paste
complexion/natural beauty. And for everyday work and school it should
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enhance. To complete your face, use a colored hydrating lip gloss, eyeliner and mascara. You don’t have to use basic black or brown mascara. A thin to
This
means
light
and
Shop around.
natural unless you are going out on the town, then you can add a little sparkle or layers to the eyes and bold
lip colors.
medium line of colored eyeliner can
Most make-up retailers will give you
give you a little boost for the day. If
samples if your just ask. Places such
you are like me and have barely there
as MAC, Sephora, and Macy’s will
lashes, use a lengthening
and
even complete a makeover to help
thickening mascara. Or you can use
you find the your perfect face. And if
falsies, false eyelashes, to get the
you want to make a fun girls time,
lashes you weren’t born with. But
contact Avon or Mary Kay and invite
ladies, please make sure the your real
some
lashes can’t be seen when the false
commitment to buy.
lashes are applied. And you or the
Ladies beauty enhancement does
person looking at you should see the
not have to cost more than your
glue. Ok, so you now have a perfect
monthly grocery purchase. Lots of
flawless even toned look. Again,
‘drug store’ brands are just as good if
remember your make-up should
not better than the name brands.
friends.
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All
without
a
Olivia Williams, Olivia Williams Austin Texas Austin Texas
Black Bean Dip
Creamy Spinach Dip
1 can (15 ½ oz ) black beans ½ cup of prepared salsa or picante sauce 1 tsp fresh lime juice 1 Tsp of bottled chipotle sauce Tortilla chips for serving
1. 2.
Package of (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 ½ cup of mayonnaise ½ cup of sour cream ½ cup of packed parsley leaves ½ green onions chopped ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
Rinse beans under cold water drain well In the bowl of the food processor with the blade attached, combine beans, salsa, lime juice, and hot sauce. Pulse until smooth then spoon into serving bowl.
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Place the spinach in a colander and squeeze out the moisture with the back of a large spoon.
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In the bowl of a food processor with the steel blade attached, combine spinach and remaining ingredients Pulse until well mixed spinach after mixed scrape into bowl and refrigerate until ready for use.
Chef Fleming Euless Texas
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What a Joy To L i v e e a c h d a y.
Giving your cares to The Potter K n o w i n g , y o u a r e t h e c l a y.
Through out your life He will make you and break you
He swill smooth out the cracks Bestowing you with whatever you lack.
What a Joy To k n o w , Yo u h a v e a p o w e r w i t h i n That will reconstruct you through thick and through and through thin. What a Joy To c a l l o n h i s N a m e Knowing That whatever you’re going through will not be in vain…… … What A joy
Janice Alton High Point , NC
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Shop Talk With Kendra
ABC’s of Back to School Hair Care Alternate between different styles to keep it fresh, stylish an exciting! Ponytails, twists, half up, half down, spirals and zigzag partings are some examples for the younger crew. Budget time and money into your child’s hair upkeep. Don’t think about chemical relaxing if you’re not willing to invest the time and money to maintain it. Choose one-length haircuts such as bobs for tweens and teens because it’s easy to maintain. Avoid haircuts with lots of layers if you don’t have the time to style it. Also freshen up a cut with choppy or side swept bangs. Don’t over use products. Children don’t need heavy products such as gel, pomades or spritz to have a cute style.
Invest in different hair accessories that are age appropriate such as barrettes, hair bands, butterflies, flowers, jeweled hair clips and coated elastic bands. Invest in name brand. .99 cents brands don’t always work. Kiddie kits and “texture softeners” are not the answer. It’s marketing! It’s still a “hydroxide” that’s doing the straightening or “softening”. So don’t believe the hype, “no-lye” is a lie! Learn your child’s hair type and texture to aid you in choosing the right products. You may have to experiment with some products for the best combination. Moisture shampoos, conditioners, leave-in conditioners and moisturizing lotions should be used often. Natural hair is beautiful. Don’t get caught up in what the media thinks is beautiful. Teach your daughter’s and son’s to embrace what God gave us and learn how to take care of it.
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Oils seal your hair and helps keep it pliable with a nice sheen. Hot oil treatments are awesome! Peer pressure is sure to come. Help your child deal with it. Reinforce that all shades and hair textures are beautiful and desirable. Take “good” and “bad” hair out of your vocabulary. Quality products make a BIG difference. Cheap products that contain cheap ingredients can yield cheap results that roughen your hair causing breakage.
Shop Talk With Kendra
Regular maintenance regimens are very important for healthy hair. Help to give them a proper foundation by getting them into the habit of
Xtra time must be taken for
tender headed, so be sure to use a detangler to make hair easier to
comb. Take your time and be gentle.
notice bumps, pulling or buckling at
Be sure to comb natural hair while
the scalp, it’s way too tight. Loosen
wet.
up!
work your way to the scalp.
pillowcase, bonnet or wrapping
maintenance. Most children are
cause breakage and thinning. If you
detangling hair start at the ends ,
Wrapping and roller sets are perfect
moisture.
Too tight hairstyles will eventually
Use a wide tooth comb when
their Beauty Sleep too.
scarf to maintain your style and
they have reached puberty.
wearing it straight and smooth as
your child’s hair. Keep in mind that
important. Yes, the little one’s need
maintenance. Use a silk or satin
when you’re considering relaxing
chemicals should be applied after
curl” gives your child options of
“healthy hairstyles” that are very low
a weekly basis. Seek a competent professional if and
Zzzz’s. Sleep and rest are so
well as natural or braided styles.
cleansing and caring for their hair on
Thermal hair straightening “press n’
You tube has a host of “look and learn” videos for styling children’s
hair. Check it out.
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Kendra Timmons Arlington ,Texas
Dear Dr. Jan:
Dear Dr. Jan
I am a responsible adult, age 24. I have a college degree and a
Dear Dr. Jan:
good job. I pay my bills on time and own my own home. My
I am from a dysfunctional family. I was never close to my
situation is I had a child when I was a teenager. Often when
brothers and sister. About 10 years ago, I became friends with
people find out that I am his mother, they'll make a comment
a gentleman I'll call “Robert” Our relationship is platonic. We
such as, "Oh, you're too young to have an 8-year-old child."
"talk" almost every day by phone or in person. When I
That statement is absolutely correct. However, I don't feel I
mention to my other friends that I have a male friend, I get a
should have to go into detail about how old I was when my
funny look because they assume Robert and I are having
son was born. Can you please provide me with a response
some kind of affair. They say men and women can't be friends
that will not be rude but will end the conversation? I’m not
without something sexual going on between them. When I
proud of my past behavior; however I’m not ashamed of my
tell them this isn't the case, they don't buy it. What can I say
child. – Not Ashamed
or do to get them to believe me? – Telling the Truth
Dear Not Ashamed:
Dear Telling the Truth:
You certainly have nothing to be ashamed of. Despite
Say nothing. When someone tells you that men and women
becoming a mother at such a young age, you still went on to
can't be friends without something sexual going on, that
complete your college education and pursue a career. The
person is telling you something about him- or herself. What’s
bible says “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for
really important is your honesty with yourself. If you know
those who are in Christ Jesus”. Just smile at the person, say,
that nothing more is going on, then what does it matter what
"Thank you for the compliment," and change the subject. You
they think?
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are under no obligation to reveal any further details.
Dr Jan Stevenson Ft Worth Texas
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