Life's Necessities & Luxuries

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Life's Necessities & Luxuries

This podcast is to offer you tips, tricks, tutorials and interviews on how to live a very necessary and luxurious lifestyle for the home, body, spirit, and, business (on a beer and pretzels budget). Join us over on the Face Book Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifesnecessitiesandluxuries

  1. #82 - The Importance of Self-Care and Being Open to Love on Valentine's Day

    FEB 14

    #82 - The Importance of Self-Care and Being Open to Love on Valentine's Day

    Greetings Lovely Lifers, In this special Valentine's Day episode,  I explore the significance of self-care. I've always been a fan of self-care. On this beautiful day of love, we need to remember that we should place an emphasis on how well we love ourselves just as important as how we treat our loved ones.  As women, we wear so many hats, are so many things to so many people.  Sometimes we forget how important it is to do something kind for ourselves.  This episode emphasizes the importance of self-love as the foundation for all other forms of love.  It can be a catalyst for self-reflection and self-care practices. A great way to begin practicing self-care is to begin to set boundaries in your relationships (not just the romantic ones, but, also regarding family and work).  Think about some of the activities that bring you joy and relaxation.  Are you currently doing any for yourself?  If not, why not?  Will you make yourself a promise right now to begin today?   It is so important to include practicing mindfulness and self-compassion.  It will provide us with a healthy mindset and help us maintain emotional well-being regardless of our relationship status. We need to remain open-minded and receptive to new connections and experiences.  Life is too short not to live it happy and peacefully.  Take yourself out on a date not only on Valentine's day, but throughout the year! Happy Valentine's day to you. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful discussions on living a necessary and luxurious life! Love Always, Dawn-Marie XOXO

    7 min
  2. #79 National Ex-Spouse Day Learn to Forgive Them & Move On

    04/14/2022

    #79 National Ex-Spouse Day Learn to Forgive Them & Move On

    Greetings Lifers, I just learned that today is National Ex-Spouse Day. Breaking up is truly one of life's hardest things to do, especially when you're head over heels for the person, or you've dedicated so much time and energy into the relationship then it abruptly or slowly decays and ends. If you've never had a heart-wrenching breakup then thank the good Lord above. Did you know that the National Today Data Science Team surveyed 230 previously married Americans about their exes and found that: 17% say their ex got on their nerves! 9% said they split the household chores with their ex-spouse.6% say they wear the pants in the relationship. 16% of divorced men, the most popular annoying trait about their ex-wives was being a "control freak" (any control freaks out there? I think I'm one of them). 17% of women said their most popular was their ex-husband's "selective listening". Let's not just look at the breakup as a bad thing. Let's instead, look at what some of the good things that might've come out of it. I did this exercise a few times and it really makes me happier. I've always believed that we meet people for a certain reason. They may only be in our lives for a short period of time, or, possibly a much lengthier one. Think about some of the amazing times you spent together, or, maybe they taught you how to do or live some way you never did before. If you look at the positives of what you actually got out of the time together, it will be easier to put the hurt behind and heal. If you're newly divorced, I'm sorry for your loss. But one thing I've learned is that we can lick our wounds only for so long. We must get up off our laurels, take a shower, get dressed, put on some nice clothes, a bit of perfume, do our hair (or get a new hairstyle and color), and some makeup, and get back in the game. One of the best things you can do for yourself right now is do something loving for yourself. Give yourself or treat yourself to a mani-pedi, a much-needed massage, facial, or take yourself out to a nice restaurant for a bite to eat. But, doing something good for yourself is the first step to healing. Another great way to heal from past hurts is to spend more time with family and friends that feed your well. That breaths life into your life. Don't hang around those who will deplete your energy. Now is the time to protect yourself from them. Call friends with whom you can spend hours laughing together, you know the kind, those deep belly laughs where you can't catch your breath and your face starts to hurt from laughing so much. This is the best medicine of all that you can find on this earth (and it won't cost a penny). Clearing out clutter can also be a refreshing way to begin anew. Out with the old, in with the new. Do a mini closet clearing. Take out all of the clothes that no longer serve your life as it is today. Remove all clothes that no longer fit, have any altered that you love and still want to have. And, if the budget allows, pick up a couple of new items to mix in the old ones and give it a bit of a refresher. Donate or give away any of the older items you no longer want....

    26 min
  3. #76 Get Some Hati-i-Tude with An Attitude and Find the Perfect Hat for Your Face Shape

    01/17/2022

    #76 Get Some Hati-i-Tude with An Attitude and Find the Perfect Hat for Your Face Shape

    Greetings Beautiful Lifers, Happy 2022!!! I hope you had a fantastic holiday season and you're off and running to an exciting new 2022. Today we are going to talk about one of my favorite accessories...hats! Hats are one of the quickest ways to change up an outfit. Let me ask you this question, do you like hats or do you find yourself saying "I don't look good in hats?” Well, if you're saying the latter, then, it’s probably because you haven't found the right hat style for your face shape.   I just love hats. I've been wearing them since I was a kid.  I remember being teased about it when I was in my twenties.  People would always ask me, "Why do you always wear hats?" And I'd reply, "because they're so much fun".   Hats you can say are multi-talented, they can be a great conversation starter, can enhance any outfit, shield you from the sun and its damaging rays, and, last but not least, show a bit of one's personality to the world and last but not least because they're sooo freakin' cool! One of the reasons you may be thinking you don't look good in hats is because you may not know your face shape and which style look best on them. So be sure to add some "hat-itude with attitude!" With Love and Gratitude, Dawn-Marie XO Let's stay in touch: IG: @DawnMariesFashionFinds  P.S.  Want more tips on how to look stylish for pennies on the dollar?  Pick up a copy of the 151 Secrets and in Parts #6 & #7 they are dedicated to helping you in the areas of looking and feeling great by helping with fashion and skincare tips. Click here to grab your copy 151 Secrets Book P.S.S. If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, please help us at: www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork

    16 min
  4. #73 It's National Splurge Day - What's Yours Going to Be?

    06/18/2021

    #73 It's National Splurge Day - What's Yours Going to Be?

    Welcome Lifers, Today is National Splurge Day.  What's yours going to be?  Can I just say, I think this day may just become my new favorite day of the year.   I think sometimes we feel we shouldn't indulge or say “splurge” on ourselves.  That we should do for others instead, well that's fine and dandy, but you do deserve a splurge on yourself from time-to-time.   Whatever your indulgence, today is the day to do it. Now you may not be able to jet off and take that yacht on the French Riviera, but, maybe you can “fake it till you make it” so if you have a ferry boat or schooner nearby, jump on and take a ride.  Or it just might be your local 'cruise' around the lake, just get going and have some indulgence.   Have you ever smelled the wonderful fragrance from a Jo Malone scented candle, or her amazing fragrances? Or, what about a lovely Diptique candle or even better yet, how about their body lotions. I once bought one  from Bergdorf Goodman's in NYC and used it for years (a long-lasting splurge indeed). Yes, I said years, since I would only use it on special occasions, or, days when I felt down in the dumps and needed a quick pick me up. That's one of the wonderful things about fragrances, they really can kick the senses into high gear.   What about a splurge on taking yourself on a much needed over-night stay at your favorite  bed and breakfast hotel or even a friends cabin? Can you feel the peace rolling off you yet? What about taking a splurge with a splash in a beautiful bubble bath, or, any body of water will do, do you live near a lake, a pond, a pool, or have a friends with one? See if you can swing by and take a dip, be sure to do it alone if possible and float your worries away.  Don't delay, be sure to give yourself a bit of a splurge today and have fun.   Cheers, Dawn-Marie XO

    5 min
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This podcast is to offer you tips, tricks, tutorials and interviews on how to live a very necessary and luxurious lifestyle for the home, body, spirit, and, business (on a beer and pretzels budget). Join us over on the Face Book Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifesnecessitiesandluxuries

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