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Star Wars Fans! It's the season for the top selling Star Wars Items. Check them out!  I've listed a few items to help you start your Christmas Must-Have List.  May the force be with you! -- Carla

Do you use an appointment scheduler?If you run a business that needs to schedule appointments for clients, try www.youcanbookme.com.  This is an appointment booking site that integrates with your Google or other calendar.  You can select time slots and block out times with ease.  Preset your business hours, then share your link by email or on your website.

Do you use Instagram?Instagram is one of those awesome programs that helps you reach a large audience daily.  People are able to see your pictures and read your posts mostly from their cell phones.  As a business owner, using the cell phone is not always the most efficient way to use Instagram.  What if the picture is sent to your computer?  Would you text the image to your cell and place it in your phone's gallery to share it?  Again, time is precious. Using your computer to manage your Instagram account may be something you have wished for many times over. Wish no longer! Here are the instructions on how to post and manage your Instagram from your desktop.   Click Here.

Makeup is one of those topics that varies from person to person. I have been wearing makeup since my high school years. After struggling with acne, I had to take action about how I apply my makeup and remove  it. There are two rules that I live by: "Never apply makeup with your hands" and "always use a makeup remover and not soap".  
Application:  Get good quality make up brushes and application pads.  Change them often. If your brushes are losing bristles or your pads are leaving crumbs, you need new ones. I change mine monthly.  Keep your items organized. Get a makeup box with compartments so your tools are not pressed against each other when they are not being used. This will allow time for drying without the exposure to outside bacteria. People who leave items on the bathroom sink are breeding all kinds of  bacteria on their make-up brushes and pads.
Cleansing:  I buy bottled makeup remover for when I'm at home and removal cloths when I travel.  I keep a pack of cloths in my purse too for when I go to the gym after work.   
Preparation is key: Having a routine with makeup is just as important as brushing your teeth. You may not see the results until years later, but protecting your skin and looking your best should not be compromised. 
Here is an article with tips for applying makeup:
​www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/news/a14927/makeup-tips/

​Cranberry Spa Basket
And we have apple spice baskets also. Fall is in the air!  October is here.  A few days ago, we were complaining about seeing Christmas decorations on shelves too early.  Well we have no choice but to start thinking about the Holiday Season now, despite it still being 90 degrees daily here in Florida. ​