Friday, December 11, 2009
World's Softest Spa Socks are Back!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
FREE SHIPPING ON WICKING SLEEPWEAR!
Do you have a baby boomer family member or friend who tosses and turns night after night because she is suffering from night sweats? Give her a gift that is not only attractive and comfortable, but will bring the relief she so deserves.
Click here to see for yourself how fashion and function merge to bring the ultimate relief!
ZAZZLE OFFERS FREE SHIPPING TOO! 12/5/09
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Have You Purchased Your Holiday Cards?
Festive Personalized Holiday Party Invitation by WinterHolidayGifts
Sparkling Christmas Tree Photo Card by WinterHolidayGifts
Friday, November 27, 2009
Happy Black Friday! Wicking Sleepwear on Sale!
Black Friday is here and so is an awesome chance to scoop up your favorite wicking pajamas, wicking nightgowns and wicking pillow cases at a discount!
10% OFF ALL ORDERS OVER $39.99
Just enter promo code Holiday09 at checkout!
Wicking sleepwear makes the perfect gift for yourself or someone else who suffers from night sweats due to menopause, peri-menopause, cancer treatments or medications. Whoever receives one of our soft, comfy nightgowns or pj sets will be one happy lady! Sale is on through Cyber Monday, but quantities are limited. Treat your favorite baby boomer woman.
Say "Nightie, Night" to Night Sweats!
Friday, November 20, 2009
One Week and Counting
Keep your eyes peeled and check back here for details on Lunar Radiance's Black Friday Special Discount. All of our fabulous wicking pajamas and wicking nightgowns will be discounted just in time for the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Have you seen our newest nightgown? Our soft, ruffle wicking nightgown is made of the finest wicking fabric that you have come to know and love. Click Here to read more...and it's only $44.99!!
This will be the perfect opportunity to let your family or friends say "Nightie, night" to night sweats in comfort and style! They will love you for it!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Bio Identical Hormones - Sotto Pelle Anyone?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Is Divorce Ever Equitable?
Sunday, October 18, 2009
World Menopause Day Means $5 Off Wicking Sleepwear!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Happy Columbus Day - It's Our 14.92% Sale!
All day today (Sunday) and tomorrow, all purchases of wicking pajamas and wicking nightgowns will receive a discount of 14.92% on purchases of $39.99 or more. All you need to do is enter promo code COLUMBUS09 at checkout. It's that easy. So pick something new, grab another one of your favorites and be prepared to sleep in cool, dry comfort! Say "Nightie night, night sweats." CLICK HERE now! Spread the word to you baby boomer and menopausal friends!
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My Zazzle store NightSweatsDiva, is also having a 14.92% sale. Grab your Halloween goodies at a fabulous price. Adorable tee shirts, goodie bags, mugs, stickers, postage, greeting cards and more!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Potpourri
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Fall Is Upon Us
Halloween is always a fun time to dress up, decorate and send entertaining greeting cards. Over at my Zazzle store, NightSweatsDiva, I have been busy creating many new greeting cards, Halloween postage stamps, trick or treat bags, tee shirts and so much more. Below are just a few samples, but there is so much that I can't fit everything here. The best part.....You Can Personalize almost everything and have you never have to leave your house!!
Teachers, baby boomer grandparents, moms and dads need to pay a visit, and check back often because new additions are being made every day.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Boomer Birthday Cards
Just wanted to share some new and unique birthday cards for you to send to your fellow boomer friends who are celebrating the BIG 5-0 Enjoy!
Would you like a customized card? Just send me an email to lunarradiance@aol.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
What Has Happened to My Decollete?
I have now joined the ranks of thousands of women who are looking for just the right combination of cleanser, moisturizer, serums etc. to help us battle father time. There are 11,000 baby boomers turning 50 every day and it is projected that there will be a $12 billion increase in money spent on anti-aging products and supplements in the next year and a half alone. Wow!! Those of us who either choose to refrain from costly cosmetic procedures or simply don't want to shell out the bucks for botox, are most certainly spending some serious cash on skincare.
Most recently, Monday to be exact, I started a new regime using a new product line called Striking. According to the literature, I should begin to see firmer skin, a reduction in the appearance of of fine lines and wrinkles, smoother skin, and an overall improvement in the appearance of my skin in as little as 14 days. I can also use it on my weathered decollete!! The system is a simple 4 step program consisting of a creamy cleanser, serum, eye cream and moisture cream.
What is their secret you may be asking....PEPTIDES.....patented "Smart Peptides" Now this is where it gets scientific, so I will let you see and listen for yourself at an short informational video on YouTube. Just click here for a little education on the product. I did because I wanted to know what made this different from other anti-aging products. Plus, when I'm going to lay down some cash I like to be educated.
It's too soon for results but I can tell you one thing I love about Striking already.....NO SCENT! None of the products smell. The cleanser is very creamy as is the eye cream and the moisturizer. I'm not usually a creamy cleanser kind of girl, but this is ok. It feels good. Since my skin tends to be oily, I do not need to slather on the creams, so a little goes a long way. I would guess that even dry skin would not need too much. No break outs, no irritations, so far I am good to go. AND....if this gets the decollete in shape, I will be a lifetime lover!
Sorry....I'm too vein to post a stripped down before version of my face, but I will keep you posted on my findings!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Is Social Media For You?
While I do have a Facebook page, my favorite form of social media is Twitter. It is free and rather simple. Sign up, select your twitter user name and you are set to go. Take some time to fill out your profile, and play with the different settings and backgrounds to find one that you like. You can even upload your own image for a more customized background.
Next, you will want to find some people to follow who have the same interests. Maybe you are Twittering for business or you have a hobby. Click on "find people" and type your topic in the box that asks "Who are you looking for?" For example, I am always interested in internet marketing, so that's what I searched. What you will find is a list of people who share the same interest. Read their profile, and if you want, start to follow them. Try to pick Tweeps who have currently been active. Usually after you start following them, they will follow you back. You can accept or reject requests to be followed. Take a look at who is following the Tweeps you have selected and start following them too. That's how it becomes viral! It really is quite fun, and doesn't take much time.
Each time you login to your Twitter account, you will see what your "Tweeps" have been Twittering about. I follow Women's Health Magazine. Today one of their tweets was a link to an article about customizing your own workout. I checked it out and found it helpful since I am always looking for ways to slim down my thighs and keep my workouts fresh! Here is the link http://www.womenshealthmag.com/files/customize-your-workout/index.html
Don't be fearful! It is quite fun, but it can be addictive! Check it out and when you do, I hope you follow me on Twitter! Click on the link below to follow me!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
New Wicking Sleepwear Products at Lunar Radiance
** Bamboo is a fabric which is incredibly soft and comfortable.
** Bamboo is naturally anti-microbial helping to control odors and hypoallergenic.
** Bamboo provides superior natural wicking capabilities.
** Bamboo is environmentally friendly; it is the fastest growing plant in the world and is an easily renewable resource.
Americans Must Pay Attention
I have my own opinions about Obama, the stimulus, the proposed food and beverage taxes and the proposed healthcare plan, and I will keep them to myself. What I would like to do is encourage people to educated themselves on these pressing issues and contact your Congressmen and Senators to let them know how you feel.
Looking for additional information? Here are some websites and articles that I have found that may be of interest:
- Nationalized Health Care Pros and Cons - Click Here
- Lawmakers Warned About Health Costs - Click Here
- House Healthcare Plan to Add to Deficit: Analysts -Click Here
- Americans Against Food Taxes - Click Here
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday Morning News Just For Us
- More Women Seek Nonprescription Remedies For Menopause Symptoms - How do you treat your menopause symptoms? This article discusses the growing popularity of over the counter treatments.
- Having Babies After Menopause - Does this sound appealing to you? This article discusses with author Natalie Angier, issues surrounding women's aging and the positive effects that having children after menopause may have on the societal perceptions of women. ....interesting article, but I'm not sold!
- Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet - Do you have a regular fitness routine? Are you finding more aches and pains as a result of your exercise these days? This short article discusses simple precautions boomers can take to keep themselves on the exercise trail with a minimal amount of discomfort.
- How to Keep Your Brain Young - We often focus on building our financial reserves, but how about our cognitive reserves? Keep playing those board games, and doing those crossword puzzles because research supports the idea that keeping the mind and body fit fends off dementia and Alzheimer's.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
How Do You Beat the Heat?
This distinctive fat-free drink is a great change of pace from coffee or tea.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger
1/3 cup honey
2 cups boiling water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups (about) cold water
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves
Lemon slices
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day
Monday, April 20, 2009
Musings on Self Image - Man vs Woman
I was recently having a conversation with a male and female baby boomer about another couple who had know each other in high school, and recently reconnected and married. This led to a bit of reminiscing about high school relationships. The gentleman in the group smiled at the memory of his one time beloved, then interjected his thought that she probably had put on weight.
Whoa..........buddy. I couldn't let him off the hook for that comment and redirected his attention to the spreading middle he was sporting. His response, as he sucked in and puffed up, "It's a baggy shirt." What a classic.
I don't think this is anything new. For years older men have sought and attained the company of younger women. When the shoe is on the other foot, well....can you spell C-O-U-G-A-R? That's tad bit of a nasty title don't ya think?
How about commercials and advertisements that bombard women daily with potions, lotions and creams to wipe away wrinkles, sags and bags on various parts of our bodies. We buy....I buy. It seems like every day I notice some new sign that aging is upon me. This week it was a few age spots on my once fabulous legs. OMG...as I wrote the last sentence a commerical for a serum that assists "menopausal skin" just came across my TV screen. The maintenance, both cosmetically and physically is just plain old exhausting.
Life would be so much easier for us baby boomer women if we could just "suck it in" and blame it on a big shirt.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
National Tea Party Day
On April 15, 2009 people will gather across the nation to speak out against leaving a debt our great-grandchildren will be paying for because our leaders will be spending trillions of borrowed dollars; a budget filled with pork and earmarks, plus so much more. You can click here to read more details, volunteer to be an organizer or to find where your nearest tea party can be found.
Everyone in our country is worried. I am a baby boomer who has a child graduating from college in less than two months. What are his job prospects? Will I have to delay retirement? With one child left in college, will there be loan money available so she can finish her education? It doesn't matter what your socioeconomic level is; on one is immune.
Planning on attending and would like to commemorate the event with a button, mug or t-shirt? Double click on any of the items below as they appear in the window!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Who's In Charge?
There are already rumors that Tim Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury, may be looking at resigning or being fired. Members of Congress and senators are bikering with each other over who is to blame for the most recent AIG bonus catastrophe. Did anyone read the Stimulus Package before it was approved?
Let's not forget about Gitmo....Attorney General, Eric Holder announced this week that some of the released prisoners may be coming to a town near you!
As this week comes to a close, I am feeling more frustrated, less safe and more unsure than ever of the future of this country. Can our President step up to the plate this coming week? Could he please stop running, like the election is still on, stay put and lead? You've been elected Mr. President, now please, do the job.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
What is Your Stimulus Plan?
I think that each of us has taken a different attitude about the current financial status in which we currently find ourselves. One friend of mine immediately withdrew all of her family's investments/retirement money and put it into a plain, old savings account.
Another friend and her husband have decided to truly stimulate the economy by buying a new car and renovating their kitchen. They have excellent credit, and very stable jobs. They had been wanting to make these changes and with their retirement just a few years off, they figured now would be the time.
I, and many of my colleagues and friends, left my money where it was never dreaming that the market would hit 6000. I spoke with my investment broker last week and he confirmed what I suspected.....I would take a major bath if I pulled out now, so I just need to ride it out. He believes that we should see a turn around beginning around the end of April/beginning of May. For all of our sakes, I hope he is right.
I am fortunate to have a career that is recession/depression proof, teaching. So I am not worried about losing my job. However, I do have another college tuition to take care of and worry about student loan money drying up.
I have a son who will be graduating from college this year with a marketing degree....oh heavens....I think he will be inhabiting his freshly painted room again as he looks for a job. I do worry about his future.
There is no doubt about it, my wicking sleepwear business, Lunar Radiance has been a bit slower than it was this time last year, but by no means is it ready to float belly up...so that is good news.
Almost everyone is impacted in some shape or form, and has a financial issue they are stressing over, but is there a mentally healthy way to approach these times without losing our minds? Obviously worrying does nothing to solve the problems, so what do we do?
How do you plan on making your way through these difficult financial times? What's working for you? What is your personal stimulus plan?
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Where Has the Time Gone??
Thankfully, my Christmas season at Lunar Radiance was good. Everyone in retail experienced a bit of a downturn, but I guess those old night sweats don't understand economics and my business was able to hold steady. Post Christmas I have been managing minimal returns and preparing for the nasty tax season. Honestly, that is the worst part of being in business for me....paperwork.
My children were home for Christmas, which I loved and there was a lot of hustle....boyfriends, girlfriends and friends were in and out. It was awesome. Tomorrow my daughter returns to school which makes me sad, and my son has been back for two weeks. I will be back to the empty nest.
However...I always find a way to keep myself busy. I have started working feverishly, allowing my creative juices to flow by creating greeting cards and gifts which are sold through two pods over at Zazzle and my newest a Greeting Card Universe.
Do you love Valentine's Day or have a bride in your house? Then visit my newest Zazzle pod Be My Valentine. It's a love fest over there!!! There you will find a wide variety of Valentine cards and gifts designed by little old me! Brides can't be ignored when we talk about love. If you have a newly engaged person in your life, then you know all about save the date cards, will you be my bridesmaid cards and other wedding accessories. Plus.....lots of adorable custom postage!!!
My first Zazzle pod NightSweatsDiva has a large selection of cards, gifts and custom postage for the baby boomers in our midst! Specific birthdays and momentus occasions particular to baby boomer women are given special attention!
My newest endeavor, Lunar Radiance's Card Store, over at Greeting Card Universe is in early stages of development, but the card collection is rapidly expanding. Here you will find greeting cards, only, but for all occasions.
So.....I guess that is why I haven't blogged in a while....ha ha. I have been having tons of fun doing my creating, while managing my wicking sleepwear business and of course teaching as well. We baby boomer women are pros at multi-tasking aren't we?
PS.....still NOT smoking!!! It's been over 4 months!!