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In my early days when I rented a couple of my apartments in Brooklyn, I didn't have a bathtub in the studio apartment.  It only had a shower stall and the bathrooms were super tiny.   Then I moved into a one bedroom in Bath Beach and I actually had a tub again.  I had missed out on using the bathtub which I desperately needed with all of the aches and pains from my injuries from the car accidents and fall into the sinkhole and a shower never quite helped me the way soaking in some Epsom salts in a bathtub would.    Are you a fan of taking baths?  If not, why not?  I know some people have never stepped into a bathtub, yet, I am still baffled by this.  Why wouldn't you want to soak the stress of the day away? One of the things I love to do is to add fragrance oils as well as salts and bubbles to make this oasis concoction and help me unwind and de-stress. Some of my favorite oils to use are:   LAVENDER OIL L'Occitane Moisturizing Cream L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel     and I love to add a facial an

This episode is a little bit of a rant and rave!  I walked into a Dollar Tree store a few days ago and saw that they were starting to hang up Christmas Decorations and I immediately became a bit perturbed.     Do you think they're starting a bit too early to begin the holiday season?  I'd love to know what you think.   But, on the other hand, since its up an ready, maybe we can begin our shopping a little bit earlier this year so that we can actually enjoy the holiday season this year. I just got my beau his gift so, I'm good to go, lol. Happy shopping!!   Remember to live peacefully, happily, lovingly, successfully, necessarily and luxuriously!   Love, Dawn-Marie XO Let's Stay in Touch:   https://www.facebook.com/dawnmariemutell (Dawn-Marie on Facebook) Dawn-Marie's Instagram   Support this podcast

Today is National Tequila Day.  Tequila is one of my favorite drinks.  The first time I ever had it was in Mexico back in 1983.  Have you ever seen the worm at the bottle of Tequila?  It freaked me out the first time I saw one.  Couldn't believe that people actually drank it. Tequila is made from the blue agave plant which is harvested by hand.  It's stripped down and ground up in a stone bowl and then the extract is collected and distilled.  One of my favorite brands is Herradura Tequila it's smooth and best when chilled. How can you celebrate Tequila Day?  Well, if you have a Bahama Breeze restaurant near you, they're offering $5 Margaritas 7/24 - 7/26.  Better yet, pick up Or, pick up a nice bottle of tequila (see above link) and make them at home with some fresh squeezed lime juice and simple sugar, blend with ice and viola - you're Margarita.  You can also add fruit of your choice.  I just love a Strawberry Margarita.  Be sure to call over some friends, and have them bring the Guacamole, chips and Sals

When the pressure is on, it's easy for us to crack under it.  Are you able to remain calm and poised or do you fly off the handle like a madman when things are getting out of whack? I used to be the second one above many, many years ago and then I quickly learned that it wasn't going to do my health any good so I learned how to adjust and become more peaceful when handling stress. It's never easy when we're faced with challenging moments.  Our fight or flight response will always kick into high gear leaving us frazzled and exhausted.   Today's quick episode contains a podcast I did about this topic,  then I actually had a challenging moment, and I recorded another message while I was in the thick of it.     Remember when you're in that stress zone to stay as calm as possible and remember "this too shall pass".   Here are some books on the subject that will help with all of the above: https://amzn.to/2uLL0w6 (When Life Sucks) https://amzn.to/2LAPYW4 (Stress Proof) https://amzn.to/2NLMRIj (Stress Man

Would you like for your significant other to compliment you more?  Sometimes it's hard to get a compliment from the one you love, yet, it can be so easy to compliment a stranger on the street.  Why is this? Today's episode we cover a simple rule of thumb, if you want more compliments, then give more compliments. Whether you're newly dating or involved with your romantic partner for ions.  This episode will quickly remind you what to do if you're looking for more of a connection and stay connected.   Happy listening and enjoy!   Love, Dawn-Marie XO Let's Stay in touch:   Facebook Support this podcast

Today's guest is Teresha Young, she is known as “The Confidence Restyler”.  Teresha is an accredited and certified Relationship Master Coach specializing in showing women how to reconnect with who they are and find confidence in themselves in order to have healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves and with others in any kind of relationship; be it professional, family, platonic or romantic. She has spent years becoming skilled and experienced in the areas of coaching, personal development, self-confidence and in how to have a true connection with others.  Today she is our guest and she is ready to help you get connected to yourself and to finding ways you can heal yourself and find true love with yourself and others. She's come to talk with us from the other side of the pond, from the lovely United Kingdom.  We will discuss:   The importance of loving yourself and how you can love yourself more fully. How forgiveness is crucial to living a high quality of life. How to stop sabotaging your relat

Turn on Your Star Power and kick off the Spring season.  Summer is right around the corner and things are going to get busier. Today I speak about a few ways you can quickly Turn on Your Star Power: I share a few ways you can do some Spring wardrobe-closet clearing and get your wardrobe up to date and ready for the summer days to come.  Try out some new makeup colors.  We get in a rut sometimes and continue to wear the same colors and products.  Get to a counter near you and have them do a small makeup lesson on what colors you can wear now. Relieve some stress by taking a time out and do something fun.  Have a date night with your partner and enjoy the time together. Take a different route to work or to school.  You'll never know what you might just find that you didn't know exist.  It might just be your next favorite hang out spot. Watch a sunset and let the stresses of the day roll off of you.  Add some fun accessories to your life, they can really make or break your outfit.  Try something a little

April is Straw Hat Month.  I just love straw hats.  Today's episode I give a quick talk on the history of straw hats and how many uses they have. I started wearing straw hats in the 80's in New York City.  Not only are they stylish and fun, there are so many new styles that they didn't have back then and they also serve many other great functions.  They can help with: a) Shield you from the sun's damaging rays. b) Keep a hairdo looking great from rainy weather. c) Help you stay cool by releasing the heat from the hot sun in the summer months. d) Make you look stylish, fun and creative. e) Can hide your hair on a bad-hair day. f) Conversation starter.   Straw hats are made from many types of grasses and straw.  Did you know that palm trees and grasses have much in common?   So take a quick listen, enjoy and get your hat on!   With much love,   Dawn-Marie XO Support this podcast

April is National Home Decorating month which is one of my favorite pastimes.  Is your home in need of some sprucing up?  If so, now's the time to do it.   Are you looking to just give your home a thorough cleaning, or, a full kitchen renovation, if you have the budget, go for it, now is your chance. There are plenty of Spring home furnishing sales going on right now so if  you're looking for a new set of sheets or bedding which will make your bedroom look totally different or if you're looking for  new living room furniture, the sales are bountiful, so take advantage to find what find what you're looking for to make your home feel new and vibrant.  Decorating your home doesn't have to cost you a lot of money.  Just adding a few small touches can do a lot.  If you love the scent of candles, pick up a couple of inexpensive ones at your local Walmart, Big Lots or Home Goods store.  You'll be glad you did.  There's nothing like making your home cozy and inviting. Don't forget to invite some of your friends a

Today is #National Fragrance Day. If you're like me and love fragrances, today is the day to say "hip, hip hooray".  How can you celebrate it?  Take a quick listen to this short episode and get some ideas. Some of my favorite scents that I mention in today's episode are: http://amzn.to/2FRUgX1 (Diorissimo by Christian Dior) http://amzn.to/2HSMDw2 (Fendi Perfume for Women) http://amzn.to/2DK25I8 (Angel Perfume by Thierry Mugler) Happy Sniffing!!   With Much Love, Dawn-Marie XO Support this podcast

Most of us today have a home office today, they're not only for the wealthy or for those who work from home.  Some have home offices so that there's a place to write out the monthly bills or just have time alone to read a book. Today is #National Organize Your Home Day.  So, I want to give you a few tips on how you can quickly organize your home office so that you can revel and enjoy the space. If it's full of clutter, the first thing I want you to do is turn on some music that will pump you up, grab a large trash bag and toss out the following items: Unread Magazines Toss papers that you no longer have a need for Any soda cans or empty snack bags Next step is to clear off your desk, even if it means you need to make piles and put them on the floor until you find a home for them.  I want you to be able to work on that desk.  Do you have a calendar for 2018?  Is it on your desk?  If not, where is it?  Pull it out and place it on your desk. Have you created a vision board for 2018?  If not, start one t

How to Survive an Extended Stay in a Hospital   It was three days after Christmas, December 28, 2017.  I was just about to go to bed and I fell violently ill.   I started having severe pain in my abdomen and even though I had vomited, I was still in some serious pain.  I was also having trouble breathing and nothing was subsiding and I knew I was in trouble.  My boyfriend had gone home to sleep at his apartment that evening.  Fortunately, we live in the same complex, but didn't want to wake him until he was up for work, which is unusually early, 4:30 AM.  I phoned him at 5:00 AM and told him how badly I felt and asked him if he would drive me to the emergency room.  Thankfully the hospital was a close ride from home.   I knew I wasn't going to get better until I went to the emergency room at the hospital to find out what was wrong with me. I was so grateful that the emergency room was empty and I was seen very quickly.  They sent me in for a Cat Scan of my stomach and found I had Gallbladder, Gallstones a

Today's episode, I will cover some of the ways that I was able to save myself between $25-50 dollars a week. That's a whopping $100-$200 a month or $1200 - $2400 a year. I hope these tips will help you do the same.   As we all know, saving money today gets tougher and tougher. Prices keeps rising and unfortunately, our salaries aren't meeting the increases. So, how do we save money? We begin by looking at what we spend our hard earned dollars on every day. Sometimes its the small things that wind up costing us the most money.   So take a listen to today's quick episode and hopefully you'll be able to start saving more and spend less every week.   Happy Savings!   Dawn-Marie XO     Support this podcast

Happy Valentine's Day. Today's episode may seem a little risque, but, really, it isn't.  I'm offering you 20 ways to help ignite the fire in your love life.  If you feel like your love-life needs a little kick in the butt, here are some tips to help you keep the flames burning bright in your romance.   Some of the items I mention: http://amzn.to/2BWMkRH (Victoria's Secret Bra & Panty Set) http://amzn.to/2HboT6C (Adam & Eve Sexy Game Board for Couples) http://amzn.to/2Ci5XiY (Sexy Massage Oils for Couples) http://amzn.to/2BqnMzs (Adult Toys) http://amzn.to/2Hey85U (Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease)   Well, I hope these tips will bring you happiness, love and more romance.   Love,   Dawn-Marie XO Support this podcast

Today is "National Get Smart About Financial Credit Day".  I'm currently in the process of finishing up my second edit of my book "151 Musically Inspired Ways to Live a Very Necessary & Luxurious Life (on a Beer and Pretzels Budget)" I'm pulling a couple of pointers out from the book (be sure to sign up at www.lifesnecessitiesandluxuries.com to put yourself on our mailing list so that you'll be the first to know when it comes out and be the first to grab a copy). This episode will cover a couple of quick tips to help you in the financial arena as well as a few ways you can think about how you can change your job or career.   Stay financially sound and sane.  Until the next time,   Dawn-Marie XO Stay in Touch: Instagram   Support this podcast

Today is National Pasta Day.  Do you like pasta?  Which is your favorite pasta dish?  Here are a few links to some of the best pasta tools and pasta food finds you'll need to make your very special pasta dish at home. http://amzn.to/2yus7A0 (Pasta Makers) http://amzn.to/2zv0xkw (Pasta Strainers) http://amzn.to/2zgXjQz (Italian Pasta Sauce) http://amzn.to/2hMsiwT (Sauce Spoons) http://amzn.to/2gqvhP5 (Italian Sausage)   Enjoy - Mangia!!   Love, Dawn-Marie XO Stay in Touch: http://lifesnecessitiesandluxuries.com (Sign Up for Our Newsletter)   Support this podcast

Today is National Leg Wear Day and it made me wonder how many of you ladies out there take advantage of this soon to be forgotten fashion accessory? Which type do you like to wear? Are you the traditional type wearing only solid black, navy or nude? Or, are you more adventurous type wearing wild patterns, checks, prints and vibrant colors? As a professional image consultant I've learned that leg wear can make or break an outfit. Also, it is imperative to wear them if the occasion calls for it. If you notice, more and more women are steering clear of wearing them. I still consult my clients and tell them the importance of wearing a pair, especially if it's for an important meeting or if you're say, speaking on stage. When I teach my “What's My Style” fashion class, I help women and men learn what their fashion styles are – there are 7. If you're interested in learning what yours is, stop by my website at: http://dawnmariemutell.com and sign up at the bottom right hand of the page and I'll be sure to let you

Today is National I Love My Feet Day!  Do you pamper your tootsies? If you're anything like me, you love a great pair of shoes, am I right? Ladies out there, we tend to squeeze our feet into shoes that don't fit us correctly.  Are too tight around the toes or just don't fit well. Since today is in honor of our tootsies, I thought I would give a quick little homage to them.  I don't think we give our poor little toes enough justice.  We take them for granted.  How often do you get a pedicure?  Is it just during the summer months when you know people will see your toes?  I hope not.  Our feet need to be cared for year-round. If you're a runner in particular, then you must know how you can truly beat them up.   If you're ashamed to flaunt your digits it may be because you haven't been taking good care of them in the first place.  If you have a fungus, I will be adding a link below to a great product to quickly help get rid of it.  Be sure to keep your toes dry and that will also keep the fungus away.   Here

Today is National Relaxation Day. What do you do to relax? Do you take time to relax? You know what is said about stress – it's the silent killer.   I know a lot about stress. When I work a full-time job, run two podcasts and a businesses to go along with them.  I take care of all of the editing, graphics, marketing, sales, typing, webmastering, and home caring and still trying to get my workouts in so that I can stay fit. There are so many daily stresses in our lives, we MUST find time to relax.  I didn't even touch on children.  I don't know how parents do it!      One of my favorite things I used to love to do when I lived in NY and there weren't many places to go to relax was to find a fountain at one of the office buildings sit at it and hang out for about 30 minutes while I sipped a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa (depending on the time of day/ and time of year) and just from listening to the sound of the running water of the fountain, I'd train myself to immediately let go and deep breath and just BE i

Happy National Plan for a Vacation Day! Along with a new year might just mean some new travel plans.   Whether you're about to take a vacation with your honey or go on a full blown family excursion, packing can be a real drag. One of the things I've always loved best about this season is that we get to travel around with our friends and loved ones but if you're anything like me, packing for a trip can become quite a conundrum.     Today's episode will cover the tips to pack with ease.  Sometimes packing for a trip can seem a bit daunting.  Not only do we own way too many things, we seem to want to take everything along with us.    Unfortunately, we just can't empty out our homes when we travel on the road.  So, what's one to do?  One of the things is to always have a master packing list available at your fingertips.   This list has been a life saver and has saved me many hours of needless pain and agony over traveling.  I'd like to share it with you here today.  When its time to pack, I just print a n