Well Past 50: The Weblog of Boomerful.com

Got Silk?

What a lucky accident!  The PR firm for Relastin Eye Silk inadvertently sent samples of their product to both me and our Boomerful editor.  We both tried the product for two weeks and agreed enthusiastically that it is the best eye cream we have used that didn’t come from a physician’s office.  It actually does feel like silk when you apply the lotion.  It is not greasy or heavy, it just feels like smoothing silk under and over your eyes.

Since the two of us suffer from different eye-area concerns it was a great way to test for both dark circle and crow’s feet repair.  Both of our problems showed marked improvement.  The product  is pricey at anywhere between $55 and $69 online, so it’s difficult to spread the word that everyone should use it.  However, if you are suffering from dark circles, crow’s feet or puffiness, and don’t mind paying dearly to repair them, this is a product that beats any product I’ve purchased online or over the counter. 

Fighting Back At Stress

by Megan Manecke, Lifestyles Editor

The country is in a state of economic turmoil and people are feeling the pressure. Along with the concerns about the economy, there are always personal issues we all have to address. So what does one do when the stress piles on and there is no sign of relief?

According to PeopleJam.com there are some simple steps a person can take to lift the stress off their shoulders. These stress relievers reduce the strain of everyday worries. Taking action to include some of these things into our daily lives is a step in the right direction

Incorporating the right type of foods into one’s diet can be very effective. Almonds and fish are two foods that contain a number of B and E vitamins as well as minerals that help to increase the serotonin in the brain. An increase of serotonin improves one’s mood. Wholegrain pasta is another food that contributes to lower stress levels because it has a ‘slow carb’ effect. Which means the body digests slower and keeps energy levels normal, avoiding sugar crashes in the middle of the day.

Another simple stress reliever is running. Going for a run releases endorphins, a naturally-occurring hormone that attaches to the receptors in the brain and spinal cord to fight pain. Endorphins cause a euphoric feeling that improves the runner’s mood significantly. Running also raises one’s metabolism and improves cardiovascular health.

If all else fails, shout! However, try not to shout at the people around you. Instead drive to a remote location, get out of the car and just scream, yell, or cry. Once it is all out, drive back home and no one has to know. Shouting out anger and frustration is a great way to lower stress.

PeopleJam.com suggests other stress relievers like golfing, laughing, and even breaking things. Do you have an alternative way you let out stress? Let us know!

Shopping Secrets Exposed!

by Megan Manecke, Lifestyles Editor

As the economy slows, many experienced shoppers are hitting up their favorite department store sales racks. In times like these, it is perfectly okay to brag about the great deal you got a pair of shoes, pants, a purse, and so on.

“A sale is a retail store’s way of flirting with you. They are saying to you, ‘come into the store and see the bargains!’ It is very tempting thing to do, especially when you are trying to supplement your wardrobe,” says Janet Wood, style expert and founder of Fashion Fit Formula.

According to Wood, shoppers need to be aware when they are shopping the sales racks at higher end department stores because a lot of the time the sales items are not up to the quality of the non-sale items. “They are loss-leaders. Clothing sold at almost no profit to attract buyers into the location where they will then see the high profit clothing.”

So how is it done? The sale garment is not as nice as the full price merchandise but the cost of the sale item is not much lower than the regular priced product. Right next to the sales rack, there is a rack with better quality clothing at a higher price. So, the buyer (you) rationalizes that for just $30 more, you can get a better quality outfit.

So where can you find true bargains? Wood says when the seasons change, the unsold items’ prices go down. Also, invest in clothing that you will wear twenty times a season and make sure you pick a color that will not be “out” in a year. Evening wear is great but choose wisely, you don’t want to end up with an expensive outfit you will only wear once.

Lastly, you may be wondering, ‘what if this doesn’t fit me right but it is on sale!’ For this reason Wood invented the Fashion Fit Formula. The Formula is a mathematical system based on the 12 vertical measurements of a women’s body. The Fashion Fit Formula helps women to avoid closet guilt – for more information, please visit www.fashionfitformula.com.

Go ahead and try it out! Are you a bargain shopper? Have any advice for the rest of us? Let us know!