Missing Links in a Perfect CV

Last night I was reading the biography of a royal-to-be by marriage. I was impressed by the young lady's accomplishments such as the fact that she is highly educated, speaks four language and has studied at the best school that money can buy! Something was missing from the press release by the palace. Her parents were hardworking, self-made millionaires and very kind, and this young lady traveled, met the children of other affluent parents, and was now engaged in marriage. Ah, what was missing was the same missing link to all the royals, their spirituality! I wondered what the she and others in her position do in forms of daily prayer, if any, and along those lines, I also wondered if she was a woman of faith, was prepared in child rearing, if she could do a little sewing and a little cooking and what she had done to help humanity. The palace released a list of her accomplishments, but as it is with other such published press information there are missing links such as the inner values and virtues that are never mentioned. She is the daughter of such and such, they have money, she has beauty and has studied in good schools. Is that all? There is so much more to all of us. I wish that part of a person's inner soul and faith would be revealed as to their characters. I was thinking about Diana, Princess of Wales, her charity work was constant.

Racists/Bigots Hurt Children

I like to post on thrift and any home economics thought, add in a Retro illustration, and share any precious reading that might help in budgeting ideas, home ec and so forth. I have come across a so called 'friend' who is what some might call a racist or radical, one who loves her country and not its immigrants in this (USA)... a land of immigrants where the Native American tribes are its first inhabitants. I am so tired of receiving controversial, racial comments and some which offer incorrect facts so often I cannot keep count anymore. I believe that a human being who loves children and has compassion does not think along her lines because when one learns of a child in peril, a child who might be terminal by not being healthy, one does have compassion regardless of the child's color, ethnicity, religion and any other factor. The same applies to an animal or pet, one has compassion and does not spit hate. I am not Catholic, but I am very impressed by the love for the poor, the compassion for the less fortunate of the man who has become Pope Francis 1. It is important that we own compassion, be dignified, and not think that we are above the law of the land or above others. We are all immigrants or the sons and daughters of immigrants. Our presidents deserve our respect even if we do not always agree with their decisions. What does one do when one has to cope with a bigot who claims to be a patriot? I do not have an idea. Reading on home ec and skin care and budget, as well as enjoying Pinning on Pinterest are easier tasks than attempting to understand the lack of love and compassion for those who are less fortunate and poor through recent immigration. For those who are illegals, I think the government has the responsibility to make judgments and decisions, and not us. To those of you who are of the Roman Catholic faith I congratulate you on the selection of your leader, Pope Francis 1, a humble man who lives the doctrines that he preaches in the most humble and godly manner. Thank you!

NEW YORK (AP) — Valerie Harper, who played Rhoda Morgenstern on television's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spinoff, "Rhoda," has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. *The report also stated that she may have as little as three months to live. I am so sorry. -Annette Caroline based on the long report by AP

A well informed consumer: skin health and care

We all know the old saying ... A funny thing happened to me on the way to ... Well, this happened to me late last year when I was watching a video of the show with Dr. Oz. I highly respect this man. He makes it easy for those of us who are not in the medical field to understand what he attempts to communicate to his audience.

Dr. Oz discussed not using Vaseline. The petro in it is a product used in oil for our cars, and so forth. One does not use this in ones skin. I have been researching the matter and upon reading the March 2013 issue of Shop Smart (The quick & easy guide from ConsumerReports) I found a wealth of answers! On pages 68-70 I learned answers that will not only allow me to discuss skin care with my dermatologist, but I also found out what works for me. Usually we go by way of mouth on the quality of a given product and by personal experience. I was tired of purchasing creams and lotions that provoked massive rashes in my body.

Now I know that I need products that contain paraffin due to issues I have with very dry skin! Of course, I have chosen to select products where animals are not sacrificed for testing. I have learned that I need products that are oil free, those without sulfate as I have very sensitive skin and for that same reason I avoid products that contain alcohol. Also on my list of avoidance are ingredients such as PABA, gluten (if at all possible), acetone, fragrance, formaldehyde and petrolatum, an oil. I read the latter and remembered the information Dr. Oz offered.

I am in the process of purchasing a product that helps me have radiant, healthy, and well protective skin. Our skin is the body's largest organ! In France skin is treated as a measure of preventive destruction to it at an early age. In Paris there are many mothers who take their daughters as young as ages nine, ten, and eleven, to institutes where they evaluate their personal skin treatments. Yes, 'personal,' as we have different organisms, different needs, and skin that is also in need of special care. Prevent now and do not lament later, I say.

I hope this research has helped you or someone you know. Read labels! Ingredients are important. I hear that an expensive product is always best. Well, not necessary, there are expensive creams that hurt my skin greatly. A well informed consumer is always a step ahead of others. It is never too late to learn what works for us best and for that matter for those in your family. Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope it has helped you!

An introductory statement of choices and a lovely Retro pic

For those of you who enjoy Retro, I have a page on Retro on Pinterest: Retro Home. I am introducing this photograph and will start blogging soon. For those who enjoy avocado green appliances of the 1970s or simply enjoy having green in the kitchen, this is a lovely pin. We used to have greater choices in kitchen appliances. Now, mostly is steel which is ideal, and much costly, white, ivory/cream, black ... I recall when there was green, yellow, and other colors to select for both kitchens and bathrooms. Now neutrals rule and it does not make all of us Retro 'worshipers' very happy. Our next post will introduce thrift, budgets, and style in all that we do and purchase. Thrift does not always mean that an item is 'falling apart' or that we must settle for second best in product or food quality. There are options, and one option is to purchase produce that is in season. We shall explore the alternatives. I did not want to spend money on a Louis Vuitton handbag. I purchased a very good handbag, an Italian bag and for such an affordable price that I do not miss not having a French bag. We always make choices and consider alternatives. This is not an economy for overspending and for giving into our wants. Enjoy the kitchen if you like Retro and if you do not like the photo, save it or pass it along, there are many out there who enjoy avocado green in the kitchen and/or this vintage look.

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I am starting a blog on thrift home economics with a twist on style.  'Thrifting' presents many challenges.  One does not do without and settle for second best, but being an educated consumer, owning respect for ones budget, and considering other options is what makes a budget stretch and afford savings, and not simply become a slave to debt.  Retro thrift purchases helps the consumer save money.  For those who do not like vintage, there are other options, of course.  The aim is to have fun while planning a budget and spending as wisely and not by impulse.