BRAS .......


BRAS! If you're having a clear out please note that most charity shops don't take bras but as they often cost us a lot of money they are too nice to throw in the bin. I have found a UK based charity that send unwanted bras to African villages to improve hygiene and prevent the rape of young girls as wearing a bra in some villages is a sign of wealth, status and power. If the bra is too tatty they recycle the material and metal to raise money to buy these young girls new knickers as some of the girls only have one pair and others have non whatsoever. Not nice when you're a young girl just starting her periods. So if you're throwing out your old bras, please send them here instead:http://www.smallsforall.org/donate/ also add the facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Smalls-for-All/126999917379012

SAD.........



York Quilt Museum has closed due to lack of funds.  I didn't even know it existed!  And now it's too late ........

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-34687930

FOR THE OVER 50s

From make-up artist and model Cindy Joseph, who happens to be the same age as me - but looks far better.  (well, it's her job (and perhaps her genes?)! - or perhaps her make-up ............)

Make up for the over 50s

The whole idea of less is more, that women shouldn’t be slaves to dozens of makeup products, is what I really believe in,” said Cindy Joseph, a makeup artist and model who’s pared down her own cosmetics kit to just a few items.  

Cindy goes for pro-ageing, rather than the usual anti-ageing, which sounds good to me, ageing gracefully and not over-doing the makeup.

see: http://www.boombycindyjoseph.com/pages/5-makeup-tips-for-baby-boomers-by-cindy-joseph?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=new-image&pp=1

and for her hair-do see: http://www.refinery29.com/2014/08/72253/cindy-joseph-short-hair

Soothing Shower Melts for Cold and Flu

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Baking Soda (I get mine here)
• 1/2 cup Sea Salt or Epsom Salt
• Up to 2 teaspoons of water
• Essential oils: I used 20 drops each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lavender, Rosemary and Lemon (any combination of these would work)
• 1 teaspoon powdered menthol crystals (optional) I bought crystals and crushed them between parchment paper to get a powder

Instructions

1. Combine baking soda, salt/epsom salt and mix well until combined.
2. Spray or drop small amounts water into the mix and stir until you get the consistency of slightly wet sand.
3. Mixture should hold together when squeezed without crumbling but should not appear wet at all. You may need to add slightly more water if it hasn’t achieved this consistency yet.
4. Once you get this texture, add the menthol crystals and the essential oils and stir to combine.
5. Quickly push mixture into silicon molds, greased muffin tins or any other greased container. Press in firmly and leave at least 24 hours (48 is better) or until hardened.
6. When dry, remove and store in air tight container.

Notes: Please use caution with products like menthol and strong essential oils like peppermint or eucalyptus on small children. As a general rule, I personally use these only on children 2+ and I dilute them but check with a qualified health practitioner or aromatherapist before using anything on small children!

FROM: http://wellnessmama.com/24777/soothing-shower-melts/

Sopranos losing it on stage – here are the 7 best 'mad scenes' in opera

By Elizabeth Davis, 3rd November 2015

The 'mad scene' is a staple of 19th century operas by the likes of Donizetti and Bellini.  Essentially, it's an excuse for the prima donna to show off her vocal acrobatics.  Here are seven of the most over-the-top 'mad scenes' of all time.

Read more at http://www.classicfm.com/discover/opera/mad-scenes-bel-canto-opera/#XAedly2qHjtik7vV.99Sopranos losing it on stage – here are the 7 best 'mad scenes' in opera - Discover - Classic FM