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I decided to sit down and answer some of your ?'s and up-date you on what I'm thinking about cloth diapering now that I'm home with baby :)

So, get ready for answers, and i hope they aren't too personal or awkward for anyone, just sharing my thoughts!

xoxo

Tiffany

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Cloth diaper update & lets get personal! Talk about cloth diapering, cloth diapers. cloth diapering from the hospital, cloth diaper bag, dad husband thoughts on cloth diapering diapers, trial and error, prefolds and covers, all in ones, lil joeys, thirsties, snappis,

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2 min. Cute Holiday Updo Tutorial

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Visit us for more fun fashion, beauty and healthy yummy food tutorials and even our diary as we share secrets and tips from movie sets we work on all over the world. http://www.naturesknockout.com

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In order to stay on top of the fast pace of a movie set, we use a lot of super fast hairstyles on actors all the time. We've gotten a lot of requests for more....so we've got a lot in store for you! So keep watching :+) Love you guys! xox Laurie & Tiffany

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Dear Diary,

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I had another full week on set.  But for now, I'll share one I did with ATT U Verse and HGTV in this year's new Dream Home.  I got permission to share photos- yay!!  We went all the way through it filming.....the pics don't do it justice, but, well....what do you expect when using an iphone (maybe to get a newer model? lol!)   I love home decor and getting ideas, but this one was pretty incredible I must admit, definitely something I could see myself moving into...ahhemmm, stop dreaming Laurie...okay, here ya go..

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The above pic was of our Director, Chris, Host, Nicole Dabeau and our Producer, Rebecca.  After we wrapped the shoot, we all went out to eat and then Nicole, Rebecca and I went out on the big town of Midway Utah.  It's one of the best kept secrets ever...... and we actually had a blast!  So here are some pictures are from our little escape =)

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Anyway, lots of fun....I'm headed off to bed--had a super early call time today and tomorrow I've got a production meeting to get ready for.  Luvs!

Oh p.s.  I've been meeting with printers on printing our cookbook---super excited!!!  I'll keep ya posted on the progress, k?  =)

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xoxo

Laurie  =)

Dear Diary...

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I have several neat stories to share with you, but today I'll focus on a recent shoot with People Magazine.  A few weeks ago I promised you I'd post my experience from it but I had to wait until the story was published.  We also did tapings for CNN's "Anderson Cooper Show" and "E" News so I also had to wait until all of those aired as well.  They've all aired, the story was published...so now :) it's our turn--YAY!

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I actually think this is a wonderful story of gratitude, and I'm excited to share it at the end of a US holiday which focuses on being thankful.  I personally feel that gratitude is one of the greatest attributes we can acquire in this life and it's something I'm working hard at.  So enough of all that, let's get started....

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So this story was of a reunion of a boy, Brandon Wright (below in wheelchair) with several strangers who risked their own lives to save him from a burning auto/motorcycle crash.

You may remember hearing of the story, if not, I'll include a news clip of the actual rescue, it's quite compelling...

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The story we shot was even more compelling though.  I had a chance to visit with each of the heroes as I did their makeup and hair throughout the shoots.

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Most of them are students from all different walks of life and I really don't think any one of them saw themselves as a hero.  In fact, they were embarrassed about all of the publicity and made comments like, "Anyone would do what we did."  But I don't know, would they really?  I would hope I would and I would want to, but seriously, what would I do in the same situation?

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Another comment I heard was, "I really don't want attention for what I've done, I'd rather go along quietly than to be made into something great."

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The saddest comment I heard was from one of them who received some hate emails for the rescue.  That was disheartening to think anyone would be hurting so badly to stoop that low.

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I spoke with Brandon and his parents as well.  They were still quite moved and grateful for the second chance Brandon had at life because these total strangers were more concerned about his life for a few moments than they were about their own lives.

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Then, the moment that brought everyone to tears was when Brandon met his rescuers for the first time, face to face.  They each spoke of their feelings, motivations, gratitude, and even for a few moments spoke nothing at all.  The silence said so much more than words could ever begin to.

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I was deeply moved as I could only imagine the range of emotions each of them was feeling...the immense gratitude, concern, compassion.  Prior to that incident, everyone was going their own way, doing their own thing, without concern for the others.  But now, we all shared the overwhelming sentiment of humanity at it's peak.  It was truly a beautiful experience.

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I'll share tear sheets from the rest of the People article below:

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I'm grateful for the opportunity to see good in a world that sometimes seems too busy to care.   There truly is goodness in the world and that makes me happy :)  Here's a quote I really like, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John F. Kennedy

love it!!!  Please feel free to share your thoughts below, we love hearing your comments..

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xox

Laurie

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In order to stay on top of the fast pace of a movie set,  we use super fast hairstyles all the time on actors.  We've got a lot in store for you if you'd like to see more!  Just let us know and enjoy! :+)

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Brought to you by a mother & daughter makeup & hair team, taking beauty beyond the movie set, with eco-chic goodness that just might change your life.  Lots more fun on our website!  www.naturesknockout.com   Enjoy! xox

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Giovanni Hair Spray

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I remember reading a cosmetics dictionary over 30 years ago which stated that Cosmetologists had one of the highest mortality rates amongst professions.  It scared me, but I really didn't want to believe it, and went on to pursue a career in the industry.  But even though I wanted to deny it, I was obviously alarmed by it, because I still remember it 30 years later.

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The following is a post from one of our friends, Kandee Johnson, who posted it on her blog.  Great info and we agree, there's a great deal to be concerned about if you choose to color your hair.  Something to definitely think twice about and do some research on so you can make an informed decision.....   xoxo  Laurie

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WARNING: Can your hair dye can kill you!?

Studies show that at least 75% of American women color (lighten or darken) their hair. Way more than the 7% that colored their hair in the 1950's. And it's not just women, last year men's at-home hair color sales reached over 113.5 million dollars! But what isn't being shown on any commercials for hair color is the fact that one of the main ingredients in 2/3 of hair color is hospitalizing and even killing people. The FDA does not approve it to touch your scalp...but it does and not many people know about it. AND YOU CAN HAVE A REACTION ON YOUR 1ST  HAIR COLOR APPLICATION OR YOUR 37TH!
And no the patch test will not guarantee anything- they said you can have a reaction to the PPD even after you've used the same product safely for years.

(please share this, post it email this- with anyone and everyone to help warn everyone you know about this hidden danger that no one knows about)

Just last week, Tabatha McCourt, 17, began pulling at her shoulder-length locks, screaming and vomiting before collapsing in agony at a friend’s house. A short 20 minutes after applying hair color to her hair, Tabatha, who had died her hair many colors, died. The doctor reported is was a chemical called p-Phenylenediamine that had reportedly been suggested as a cause for the sudden reaction.

Please meet Miriade Kelly, a 29 year mom, who just wanted to cover her grey hair like normal. She suffered an immediate reaction from her, Garnier hair dye:

'There was yellow pus oozing from my scalp and it had the most horrific smell of burning flesh.

'I knew straightaway that was from the dye but at that point I didn't panic, I just took some anti-histamines and put some Sudocrem on my hairline, where it was starting to blister, before I went to sleep.'

'Both my eyes swelled up and the skin at the side of my earlobes was really swollen and itchy.

'The worst part was the awful pus that was still oozing from my head all the time.

'We went to A&E and I was seen pretty quickly, but at that point, because the reaction was still relatively slight, I was sent home with some anti-histamines and told to keep an eye on it.'

3 hours later she had to return, this time being hospitalized for 3 days.

One of the doctors asked her if she had ever heard of the chemical PPD.

An ingredient in many hair dyes, para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is a common allergen banned in many European countries.

People can become allergic to it at any time, even if they have been exposed to it before without problems.

For this reason, it was voted Allergen Of The Year in 2006 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society.

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WHAT TO  LOOK OUT FOR:

The bad ingredient responsible for many people who are suffering near death experiences from hair dye is: Phenylenediamine (PPD) its present in over 2/3 of chemical hair dyes, and is known to be toxic to the immune system, skin, nervous system, respiratory system, liver and kidneys. It is the most toxic chemical in hair dyes. It is a substance used in rubber chemicals, photo
developer, oil, gasoline, ink, textile dyes, dark cosmetics and hair dye. The European Union classifies it as a toxin and irritant that is dangerous in the environment. In Canada, its use in cosmetics is restricted and it was banned in France, Germany and Sweden.

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PPD is a neurotoxin and is even used in anti-freeze.

PPD might also be called any of these names:

Paraphenylenediamine	Para-aminoaniline (p-aminoaniline)
PPD	PPDA
1,4-Benzenediamine	Orsin™
1,4-Penylenediamine	Ursol™ D
Rodol™ D	Paradiaminobenzene

****this is not just for store bought boxed color, this is in certain salon brand hair color as well! (see info below about Hair Stylists and Cancer levels)

And it causes Cancer: Laboratory experiments have shown that PPD damages the DNA of human cells. Accumulated DNA damage leads to cancer.

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DANGERS FOR HAIR STYLISTS:
Hair stylists who color hair at work do have higher cancer levels. Studies have shown that hair stylists have higher rates of skin allergies, asthma and breast cancer, so the risks for stylists are real.
• Hairstylists and barbers with just one year or more occupational exposure to permanent hair dyes were 50% more likely to have bladder cancer than those who did not. This increased to five times — 500% — more with 10 years of professional exposure.

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HAIR COLOR AND CANCER:
The Scientific Committee for Cosmetic and Non-Food Products is fully aware of the dangers of PPD.

The National Cancer Institute also warned that PPD can increase various forms of cancer such as:

• non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Breast Cancer
• Leukemia
• Bladder Cancer

The University of Southern California just completed a study linking hair dye to bladder cancer:

• Women who used permanent self-administered hair dye at least once a month for a year or longer were twice as likely as women who did not use permanent hair dye to develop bladder cancer.

• Those women who used permanent dye monthly for 15 years or more were more than three times as likely to develop bladder cancer as non-dye users.

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IT MAY NOT KILL YOU BUT IT WILL MAKE YOUR HAIR THIN:
But did you know that certain ingredients are causing women and men to get thinner and thinner hair, and in some cases hair dye has even taken lives.

This is something that many big companies are not talking about, because this would put a major dent in their millions of dollars in sales.

And dark hair colors seem to be the most dangerous. Great, I've been dying my hair different colors for years! And I wonder why my hair is so thin!

So what's a girl or guy who wants to dye their hair or cover their gray to do?

No worries, we just have to make sure what we're using or where we're going uses hair color without PPD.

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Do a little research before you head to the store to buy hair color or before you head to the salon to get your hair colored- and remember to look for the other names PPD is labeled as above.

There are natural alternatives too! I've never tried any, (my mom uses them all the time) but I think I'm going to start!

Here's a list of some of the safe, PPD free hair color or hair dye:

*Goldwell professional brand hair color is supposed to be free of PPD

*as well as Clairol Loving Care. (Oh good...because I've used Goldwell in the past!) I'm sure there's more but these are the only ones I know of right now.

MANIC PANIC- your fun, rainbow colored hair dye is free of PPD! YAY! Fun colors AND safe! Thanks Tish and Snooky (not of Jersey Shore fame)...for making this!

1. La Vita Nuova hair color - PPD, Ammonia and Paraben free

2. Tints of Nature - certified organic hair color

3. Palette by Nature - free of paraphenylene diamine (PPD), resorcinol, m-aminophenol, p-aminophenol, toluene- 2,5-diamine, azo-dyes, diazo-dyes, disperse dyes, ammonia, and parabens

4. Advanced Cosmetic Technologies - formulated with natural plant dyes and easily removed with vinegar or lemon juice.

5. Herbatint - all natural hair color free of all chemicals

you can also ask your local Whole Foods about their natural hair color or ask your hair colorist about the line that they work with... or you can also use Henna if you like too:

Henna is another alternative. Henna reacts on the outside of the hair shaft, where "normal" hair dye works by penetrating the inner part of the hair shaft. Henna Options- please check, Henna can cause different allergic reactions too. And do NOT use anything labeled "black henna", that is PPD as well.

1. Light Mountain- natural henna hair color

2. Sabba Botanical- henna hair dye

No one is talking about this enough, some doctors, Cancer Research Centers and universities and even Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG site have been trying to spread the word too.  (I am pleading no comment on how the FDA approves things. ha ha ha) Please feel free to email this, post this, tweet this to help get the word out to help your friends and family be aware of this.

Not to freak everyone out, or make everyone think they can never color their hair...I just don't want to hear of another girl dying or having their flesh burned, or coming down with cancer from their hair color. Just do a little research before you go out to get a fresh dose of hair color!

Huge love and feeling horrible about not knowing about this and just slapping on all kinds of hair color on my hair for years now...I will be carefully be reading labels or buying the healthy hair color if I feel the need to color my hair! See, another reason why the Ombre hair style is/was great- it doesn't touch your scalp!

thinning hair for years now...kandee

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SOURCES and REFERENCES:
The FDA
The Cancer Research Center
The Scientific Committee for Cosmetic and Non-Food Products

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/211736-the-health-effects-of-hair-coloring/#ixzz1bUJTl7n9

 

 

 

Dear Diary,

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We just got a note from one of our youtube loves:  AprilAthena7 saying that she's starting her gratitude journal.  YAY, that makes me so happy because I know what's in store for her and besides, what a great time to start one.

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We have a holiday coming up (in the US) that is one of my favorite.  Not only because of the food, family and fun (which I love) but also because of what it teaches me about Gratitude.

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When we focus on what we can see in each day that makes us grateful, our hearts truly change and the world becomes brighter and so much more beautiful.  In fact, my son, Brent, just sent me this video and I love how it made me stop and think...

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I really loved that and am so grateful I took the time to watch it.  When he mentioned being grateful for simple things like water, it sparked a memory for me.  I remember my cousin coming home from living in Albania 1 1/2 years and hearing her talk of how difficult it was to live without running water--something I have once again forgotten that I am grateful for.  I'm so thankful to be reminded of that again and I think I'll even be more careful to turn off the running water while brushing my teeth!

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If it stirred feelings of gratitude within you or even sparked another thought of gratitude, please feel free to share it below.  I really believe that is the start to something much greater!

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In one of my recent posts that was accidentally deleted by our server, I mentioned that I keep a gratitude journal and have been doing it for a while and it has truly been a life-changing experience.  I challenged you to join us with your own gratitude journals--nothing elaborate, just simple musings from the heart as you stop long enough to contemplate those things that move you to feelings of gratitude--just record them somewhere, that's it.   Let us know how you're doing, we're super excited to hear!  We love you guys and love the way that you inspire us each and every day!!

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xox

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Laurie

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2 CUTE scarfs + a bracelet using an old Tshirt! (no sewing!) ENJOY!!