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6 Tips to Coping with a Partner’s Incarceration. By Guest Blogger, Erika R.

By Guest Blogger, Erika R.

6 Tips to Coping with a Partner’s Incarceration

Photo Provided By Guest Blogger Erika R.
Photo Provided By Guest Blogger Erika R.

When a person is incarcerated, their family and friends often serve the sentence right along with them.

The difference is loved ones serve their time on the outside, where they’re expected to continue to handle their responsibilities and shuffle on as if nothing has changed.

Unfortunately, when a spouse or significant other is locked up, life can feel put on hold.

Here, you’ll find six tips to coping with a partner’s incarceration.

If you have concerns about your loved one’s case or lack of quality representation, encourage them to call a respected law firm like Suhre & Associates.

Write Letters Regularly

Sometimes regular visits aren’t feasible. When your partner is out of reach physically, there are many ways to stay in touch.

Develop a routine of regular letter writing. Receiving mail is often one of the few highlights of an inmate’s week, and your letters can help keep your bond strong.

Send a Selfie Every Week

Frequently print updated photos of yourself to include in letters where applicable.

Important: become familiar with the facility’s policy on mail.

Sometimes, only postcards will be given to the inmate. In other cases, long letters and a limited number of photos are allowed.

Plan Phone Calls

It’s difficult for an inmate to pinpoint exactly when they’ll call home, but they often have a time-frame.

Try to rearrange your schedule at least occasionally to accommodate that time-frame. This may be the only way to make sure you connect over the phone regularly.

Your work schedule or problems on your partner’s end will eventually interfere with phone calls; try not to let it ruin your day if and when you miss a call.

Find Support

If your significant other is incarcerated, talking to others in your situation can be helpful.

Join an online forum or find a support group locally that focuses on your situation.

You’ll be surprised how many people are going through this experience. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Pursue Interests and Hobbies

Remember that you are not responsible for your partner’s situation, and you need to provide yourself with distractions until you can be together again.

Do not allow guilt to prevent you from enjoying yourself even when times are tough.

Taking steps to better yourself, further your career or work on hobbies you have been putting off can help you maintain peace of mind.

Keep a Journal

For the length of your partner’s sentence, consider keeping a journal or diary.

You can keep this as a safe place just for you, or you can compile it with the thought of giving it to your loved one when they are released.

It’s entirely up to you how to use this tool, but writing down your frustrations and thoughts can be a healthy way to cope with stress.

In conclusion, making the most of every day and staying busy with things that are meaningful to you should help the time pass more bearably.

Here at TipsfromTia.com we like to provide you tips for things that we know, can be embarrassing or uncomfortable to some of our readers. We know any family going through this situation, deals with a lot of pain. We just offer tips to help and for you to use at your own discretion.

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2015 is the Year of Nails: 8 Hottest Nail Trends to Watch Out For. By Guest blogger, Kathleen

By Guest Blogger, Kathleen

2015 is the Year of Nails: 8 Hottest Nail Trends to Watch Out For
Mani fans, listen up! 2015 is going to be the year of surprising nail trends and you’re definitely going to want to try them. Remember Rita Ora’s $56,000 VMA manicure last year? And what about the ombré, marble and nail, tape trends – will they stay or will they go? It’s time to find out what your nails are in for in 2015!

1. Negative Space is Positive Taste

All Photos Provided by, Guest Blogger Kathleen
All Photos Provided by, Guest Blogger Kathleen

Short nails are definitely in for the coming spring and with it the A+ trend of negative space nail art. By not painting in creative shapes, you can craft pretty and eye catching art on your fingertips. Crescents, stripes, chevron, you name it – they can all be designed by cleverly using some tape.

2. Criss-cross Your HeART
2One of the biggest trends for the Spring/Summer runways, carefully painted criss-crosses seem to have taken over. It’s the perfect nail look for sophisticated events, parties and even for when you say, “I do.†Such nail art is taught by reputed beauty schools such as Marinello all over the country, so if you’re interested in learning nail art, you shouldn’t have any trouble getting the training you need for it.

3. Pretty in Pastel 3
Who says you need glitter to look glamorous? Sheer, nude and glossy pastel shades are in! It may surprise you, but that age old beauty tip – “keep it simple,†applies to manicures too! The best part is, you won’t need a fancy artist to do it for you – it’s easy enough to do at home.
4. Think Linear Thoughts
If you can recall Sarah Hyland’s 2014 Emmys manicure you know you can’t go wrong with nail tape. It adds elegance to dainty tips and is super easy to use. It’s no wonder the trend is still popular, and will remain so. Don’t be surprised if you see it again on the red carpet this year.

5. Double French Tips
4French manicures are classy by themselves, but add a little twist to it and you’ve started a new trend. Two different polishes, a steady brush and ready fingertips and you’ve got a cute manicure you can wear for a bachelorette party.

6. Ombré Monday to Friday
Even those not really into fashion noticed the trend of half dyed hair. Blending a color into another became popular enough to try on nails and what a trend it has turned into! Ombré nails will not be ushered out anytime soon. If you didn’t try it last year, 2015 gives you a whole new chance!

7. Geometrical Patterns

8Triangles, squares, rectangles – you can make the Pythagorean Theorem fun with a shapely pattern on your fingernails. With a little creativity, you can create your own never-before-seen mani. It’s guaranteed you’ll want to experiment with this trend more than once.

 

8. In 3/4 Time
Going geometric is gorgeous, but if you’d prefer something simpler, simply paint ¼ of a nail one color, and the remaining ¾ another. Nail art doesn’t get simpler than that – and it doesn’t look too shabby either. Here’s to another nail trend you can try at home!

New year, new resolutions, new fashions and new nails. Give your tips a treat this year and try out a few of these nail art trends to celebrate 2015.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

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7 Sure-Fire Tips for Less Stressful Travel. By Guest Blogger Karleia S.

By, Karleia S.

7 Sure-Fire Tips for Less Stressful Travel

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.
Photo Provided by, Karleia S.

For most people, traveling involves plenty of stress that can include delayed flights to heavy traffic. Traveling can often be the worst part of any trip and can even make it difficult to want to escape. To ensure that you remain calm and have an enjoyable time, there are a few ways to prepare before it’s time to depart.

1. Pack Healthy Snacks

It’s important to remain energized during your travels to prevent sugar crashes or feeling sluggish. Pack healthy snacks that you can take on the go, which will allow you to stay full without relying on fast food.

2. Bring Essentials in a Carry-On Bag

A common way to feel stressed when traveling is worrying if your luggage will arrive at your destination. Although you may not be able to control where or when your best checked luggage arrives, you can still pack the essentials you need in a carry-on bag to get by until you reunite with your belongings.

3. Use Transportation Services

Avoid fighting traffic and trying to navigate different routes by hiring a company like Airflight Services when heading to the airport. You’ll be able to enjoy relaxing in a luxurious vehicle and even get a bit of work done before arriving for your flight.

4. Schedule a Red Eye Flight

You can reduce the stress involved with traveling by scheduling a red eye flight when the roads and airport will be less crowded. It will ultimately make for shorter lines and less risk for delays.

5. Dress Comfortably

Dressing comfortably for a flight will work to reduce the effects of jet lag and can allow you to fall asleep easily. Get cozy by wearing yoga pants, a sweatshirt, and shoes that are easy to take on and off.

6. Limit Your Caffeine Intake

Although it may be tempting to reach for a cup of coffee or an energy drink while running on a few hours of sleep, the caffeine can cause you to be on edge and crash later while traveling. Limit your caffeine intake to 200 milligrams throughout the day to ensure that you don’t feel jittery or anxious.

7. Expect the Unexpected

When traveling, a number of delays or interruptions are likely to occur. It’s important to remember that not everything will go according to plan and to remain flexible to ensure that you can go with the flow and reduce your stress levels.

To ensure that you can travel without as much anxiety involved, it’s important to practice a few steps and prepare ahead of time for a smooth trip. You’ll be able to relax before arriving at your destination and can have true peace of mind with the escape.

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What Skincare Routine You Should Follow Based on Your Skin Type. By Guest Blogger, Duane R.

By Guest Blogger, Duane R.

 

What Skincare Routine You Should Follow Based on Your Skin Type

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Duane R.
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Duane R.

This article was submitted by Cosmetology & Spa Academy. Located in Illinois, CSA is a beauty school with over 30 years of experience in the cosmetology, esthetics and beauty industry.

When it comes to skincare, your unique skin type should determine what types of treatments you apply. The same cream or gel won’t work for each person because these solutions are designed with particular skin types in mind. It’s not a one size fits all industry. Below, we delve deeper into the issue and provide some advice as to how to properly treat each unique skin type.

The Many Skin Types
When you broach the subject of skin type, the first thing that you should do is forget all that you have learned from aestheticians, magazines and so-called experts on television.
They have one common goal and that is to sell you more skincare items. This means that they have not told you the entire truth about skincare and skin types.
While the standard categories of dry and oily are good starting points, they do not shed light on the grey area that most of us fall into. Most people do not have overly dry or overly oily skin.
They tend to fall in between these extremes. Think about all of the people who suffer from acne, eczema, rosacea and sun damage. Their skin types don’t fall within the rigid categories of oily and dry.
Consider how skin types can change according to hormones, environmental and biological stresses and even weather. Each unique skin type will require a distinct product formulation.
The key is to educate yourself about the nuances of each skin type to determine the proper treatment. You can learn the intricacies of each type of skin from an esthetics program. This way, you will know how to treat your skin when its type alters due to factors like the incorporation of a new medication, changes in your diet, picking up a smoking habit, hormonal changes, sun exposure etc.

Skincare Solutions Can Actually Be Problems
It is imperative to understand that certain skincare products can actually make your skin worse. Numerous products are designed to treat one specific skin type or skin problem but contain ingredients that will irritate other skin types and produce a brand new problem. Consider the skincare products designed to treat acne. Many have a substantial amount of alcohol or problematic ingredients like citrus or peppermint that can actually irritate the skin and cause even more oil to be produced.

Many people have never identified their actual skin type because they have been using products with ingredients that produce the problems that they thought to be intrinsic to their skin.
Always look at your skin products’ ingredients list to see what you are really applying to your face and body. Give yourself some time in between products to fully understand your skin’s true type and how it really behaves. Beware of troublesome ingredients like thick emollients, abrasive scrubbing agents, pore clogging waxes, organic and synthetic irritants, menthol, alcohol and citrus.

Skin Types
Consider that your face likely has a combination of skin types. More oil is produced from the glands at the center of your face so you will likely have more clogged pores in this area. Take a shower, apply a gentle cleanser and use a toner with antioxidants and ingredients that repair skin. Leave it alone for a couple of hours to see how your skin reacts. This will help you determine your true skin type.

• If your skin has excess oil or oily areas combined with dry areas after you’ve waited 4 hours after cleansing your skin, your skin type is “oilyâ€.
• Those who experience moderate breakouts during hormone cycles have “acne†or “blemish-prone†skin type.
• If your skin appears flaky and tight, your skin type is “dry.â€
• Those who experience redness with or without bumps but no acne likely have a “sensitive / rosacea†skin type.
• Individuals with reddish skin or dry flaky patches that itch, swell or burn have eczema.
• If you experience fine lines and/or discolorations, your skin is likely sun damaged.
• Those with lines around the cheeks, mouth and eyes have aging/wrinkled skin.
• Normal skin is characterized by no indications of dryness or oiliness.

Treatment
Once you have determined your true skin type, it is time to choose the proper formula. It is true that each type of skin can benefit from certain ingredients present in a wide variety of skincare solutions. Yet there are distinct ingredients in some skincare products that are meant specifically for one unique skin type. For example, those who suffer from acne will need to treat their skin with benzoyl peroxide.
In general, creams, serums and lotions work best on dry skin. Liquids and gels work best on oily skin or skin that is prone to blemishes. Combination skin types can be treated with all types of skin care solutions but for powders and creams. Individuals with sensitive skin / rosacea can treat with all skincare types but for powder based solutions.

Those who suffer from aging skin with wrinkles or sun-damaged skin will be best served by avoiding liquid and powder based skincare products.

Those with normal skin often benefit the most from serums and light lotions but they can use just about any type of skincare product without significant worries. It is important to point out that most people have different skin types on the face. Therefore, it is prudent to use specific skincare products in each unique section of the face as appropriate.

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5 Tips to Make Your Bathroom Remodel a Huge Success. By Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

By Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

 

5 Tips to Make Your Bathroom Remodel a Huge Success

Photo provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.
Photo provided by Guest Blogger, Karleia S.

Remodeling your home’s bathroom is a wonderful way to improve the overall appearance of the room, make it more comfortable to use and increase the value of your home. Remodeling a bathroom takes a bit of time, patience and work, but the end result is a bathroom that you’re going to love to use and actually enjoy showing off. If you have an older home with more of an old-fashioned style bathroom, it might be time to improve it by giving it a good remodel. There are many things that make the remodel a success for you and your loved ones.

1. Getting Help from the Experts

In general, most homeowners won’t know a lot about remodeling a bathroom if extensive work is going to have to be done. If your remodel consists of just putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, it might be something you can do yourself. However, most other remodels are going to need the expertise of a professional remodeling company specific to plumbing such as Hillcrest Plumbing & Heating.

2. Know the Style You Want

Before you can begin a remodeling job in the bathroom, you need to have a good idea as to what style and look you’re trying to achieve. You might want a completely modern bathroom or more of a rustic-styled one. Knowing the style you’ll be using will help you to pick out colors of tiles, tubs, walls and cabinetry.

3. Know Your Budget

A successful bathroom remodel is only a true success if you can afford to finish it from start to end. Too many people have huge hopes and dreams for their new bathrooms, only to find out that they don’t necessarily have the money to do all of the work. Make sure that you have enough money to start and finish the project without struggle or having to wait on funds.

4. Strive for a Comfortable Spa-Like Experience

One reason why many people enjoy remodeling their bathrooms is because it’s the room in the home that often gets the most use. This is why it pays to remodel and strive to achieve a completely spa-like experience within the bathroom. This will help you to enjoy using the bathroom a whole lot more, even if it means just taking a shower each morning.

5. Shop Around for Materials

In order to save money, you can shop for your own materials and have the remodeling and plumbing company use what you have. This allows you to shop around for the best prices on the items you either want or are going to need. Shopping around for materials can be done in local hardware stores or on the Internet.

Having a bathroom remodel be a true success means that you need to be working with a good professional plumbing company, know what your budget is and to try and achieve a style you’re going to adore. You will find that remodeling your home’s bathroom adds tons of value to the home itself and ultimately makes the space a lot more comfortable for you.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!