Laura Pepper's Blog, page 43
March 7, 2011
Pancake Day!!
Back in Blighty (the UK, seriously don't ask me why it's nicknamed that, I have no idea!) tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, aka Pancake Day. The day before lent begins (Ash Wednesday), families usually have pancakes for dinner, and it is – in my house at least – the only day of the year that pancakes are eaten.
Nobody can explain it better than Ms. Wikipedia herself:
"In the United Kingdom and many other countries, the day is often known as Pancake Day. Making and eating such foods was considered a...
March 1, 2011
A Caution on Portions
Ugh, as I wake up this morning and regret consuming an entire burrito that was roughly the size of my head last night;
I come across this diagram demonstrating just how ridiculous portion sizes in the good ol' US of A are getting. Starbucks have released a new Trenta size which is bigger than the average person's stomach. (How does that even work?!)
Image courtesy of the Huffington Post.
Yup, this size is the equivalent of the liquid in a wine bottle. Except it's coffee and you most likely...
February 28, 2011
OhMyGawd! My book.
It arrived in an ominous package on my doorstep last week, and I felt absolutely sick before I opened it, and hubby was trying to take pictures and I might, maybe, just have screamed at him to stop because I just felt so dang nervous about it!
Here is a picture of me when I had slightly calmed a little and pretended to look interested in reading it (because, to be honest I have read it so many times that I could probably recite it word for word.)
Unfortunately I still need to make some minor...
February 25, 2011
Get the Dress of your Dreams at a Fraction of the Price!
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of meeting Tracy DiNunzio, founder of www.RecycledBride.com & CEO of Recycled Media.Her awesome site allows you to sell and find wedding dresses, accessories, decorations, and shoes for up to 90% off! How? Because they have been gently used by another bride, though in some cases they have never even been worn.
So you can really afford the dress you want (and sell it again after!) AND feel good about reducing your ecological footprint along the way. I...
February 23, 2011
Stress Part 4: Wedding Planner's Advice
February 18, 2011
Stress Part 3: Natural Skincare Expert & Herbal Chemist Talks!
In Part 3 of our stress series, we're talking with Julie Longyear, Founder of Blissoma by Irie Star. Blissoma is a line of natural and organic skin solutions, perfect for conscious brides. I was impressed by how affordable they are too – check them out!
OK, in a nutshell, how does stress affect the skin?
One of the immediate effects of stress is that the body moves circulation away from the skin to support the heart and muscle tissues. This affects nutrient delivery and the overall...
February 17, 2011
Stress Part 2: How Laughter Yoga Can Help You De-Stress
For part 2 of our stress series, we're talking Laughter Yoga with Sebastien Gendry – the C.E.O. of the American School Of Laughter Yoga and a leading Laughter Yoga expert in the world. I'm sure you'll agree that just reading his words will make you feel more positive, more energetic and less stressed!
So what is Laughter Yoga, and what can it do for your stress levels?
The concept is simple: you can laugh for nor reason, anytime, anywhere, just because you want to. It's about emotional...
February 16, 2011
Stress Part 1: The Dermatologist Talks
Dr Tanya Kormeili, MD is a Board Certified Dermatologist, specializing in cosmetics and laser surgery. I took some time to ask her about the brides she sees in her office as a result of wedding stress, and what she recommends to them!
Tanya, how often do you see brides suffering skin problems as a result of
Almost every bride has an emergency flare of acne or a tender cysts that seems to be "taking over the face!" There are also rashes that are itchy and non-specific that...
February 15, 2011
Stressed Out Brides
This week I'll be talking about STRESS!!!
We all deal with stress from time to time. And sometimes stress can be a positive thing – it enables us to cope better in certain situations. It creates several chemical and hormonal reactions in the body as the body prepares to "fight or flee"- such as sending more blood to the heart and the muscles and shutting down all non-essential functions. These reactions allow the body to defend itself in danger, or to perform better under pressure. It can be...
February 9, 2011
Unusual Places to Get Married
A couple of weeks back, a couple with a mutual love for running tied the knot during mile 16 of the Houston marathon.
Marriage Vows Exchanged at the Marathon: MyFoxHOUSTON.com
That's got to be one of the sweatiest ways to exchange vows fo' sure. But it's certainly not the most unusual place:
There was the couple that got married at Home Depot in 2010. To the left you can see the bride's proud father walking her down the 'aisle'. I absolutely adore his outfit. Too stylish for Home Depot me...
