Nothing better than a rescue dog—you are their world.
Thanks to all the people who drew these cartoons.
A Guide to Finding Your Lifelong Partner
Many say that you will find your partner when you least hope. As ridiculous as it may seem, it stems from not being desperate to find someone. When you are desperate, you seem more anxious, more eager, and you may be a little too much for a potential partner, as opposed to passive partner seeking. When you are passively seeking a partner, you are much calmer in your quest and do not come off as too eager.
However, making yourself ready to love when you find a partner is a much higher priority than actually finding one. Here is a simple guide on how to find your lifelong partner.
Open yourself to new things
Actively trying to find a new partner can get tiring. Going out to bars, always looking at people, trying to figure them out, asking yourself whether they are single or not; if they are your type apart from a physical appearance, their likes and dislikes… it can be difficult being out there.
However, there is an easier way. Open yourself up to the possibility of online dating.
If you are a busy entrepreneur who simply lacks time to go out and try to meet new people, only to find out that you are polar opposites, a dating agency from Sydney will do that for you.
One of the many perks of online dating is that it saves time. Your profile only matches up to people of similar interest, and those whose lifelong goals can be compatible.
Similar is better
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While many people perceive that polar opposites attract, it may be correct, but as a short-term relationship. You may learn something new from a completely different person from yourself, but in the long run, being with someone who has similar views on life is a smarter choice.
Being with someone who has strong views that are not so compatible with your own can become tiring—constantly having to explain yourself, and always bickering about who is right.
People who have a corresponding outlook on life will be steadier partners. Say you like to spend your Sundays lounging and doing nothing, while your partner likes hiking—such a simple, yet striking example. A compromise is possible, but it requires a lot of communication, patience, and will, which not many people seem to possess these days.
Be emotionally available
For any relationship to be successful and healthy, you need to work on your relationship with yourself first. How can you expect to love anyone else if you don’t love yourself?
We all carry emotional baggage, from our childhood, and from past relationships. And in order to thrive in any type of romantic commitment, you need to take care of that baggage in a healthy way and not suppress it, hoping it will go away.
To be emotionally stable, and available for your lifelong partner, you need to effectively recognize your problems and work on solving them. Some emotional baggage takes years to shake off, but merely trying to solve it still counts.
Renovate a house together
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Smart people do not value their partners in good times, but in bad. Even the marriage vows state: In sickness and in health, for better or for worse.
You never know a person until you’ve seen them at their worst. How they approach a problem, what type of reaction they have, how they are at communicating what troubles them, how they treat you — are all the best indicators if the person in question is a suitable partner for the long run.
Renovating a house together will provide you with all the answers — you will have ups and downs, choices to make, money to spend wisely, and if a disaster occurs, it will show you whether you need to get out that door and be thankful the opportunity gave you an insight into your possible future.
If they react to your liking, congratulations — you have a house of your dreams with the person that suits you. If not — good riddance!
Finding a quality partner to walk with you is not always the simplest of tasks. However, you need to remain hopeful and open to new experiences.
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3 Ways to Change Your Thinking
We all have an amazing gift and once we tap into understanding it, it can be life-changing. The gift that we have, is called “the power to choose.”
We choose what we think about. If we change our thinking, we can completely change our lives. It’s all about what we focus on. If we constantly focus on negative thoughts, we will not have a life filled with growth and joy. This is why it’s important to change your thinking.
If you have been the type of person who has suffered from stinking thinking, changing your mindset is no easy task. You must have an open and positive mind. Your personal growth is what helps you to make choices for your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Bottom line, something as simple as changing your thinking can certainly change your life. Here are some ways which will help you do that.
1) Show up
Your feelings have nothing to do with it. Whether you feel like it or not, you still have to make the commitment to do it. The blessings of showing up and committing go a long way. You will find that you’ll begin to build confidence and with that, your mindset will change.
Make a success list. Start with small daily goals and make a commitment each day to follow through.
2) Get out of your comfort zone
We all have a comfort zone, but in order to change our thinking, we must be willing to step out of that comfort zone—no matter how much we enjoy being there.
Our mindset will only begin to change if we allow ourselves to be exposed to the possibilities of change.
Make a commitment to learn something new each day. You may feel uncomfortable at first, but you will find your confidence starting to build.
3) Get rid of excuses
We could all think of a million reasons why we are not succeeding. Unfortunately, excuses are a bad form of thought process. It’s time to change that. If you find yourself using the word “but” after your sentences, begin eliminating that word.
You will see that this is a powerful technique to change your thinking. It’s all about getting rid of those emotions and stop using excuses. It’s important to focus on the positive. Start by changing your focus from the “buts” and start working toward the “hows”.
Starting today, pay close attention to your thinking. No more stinking thinking! Keep your focus and your thoughts on positive things. Changing your mindset will be very rewarding. You will find that you are getting to know yourself and you will begin to love yourself even more. Focus on the positive. Change your thinking and change your life—you can do this!
Have a super positive week!
RICH NORTON
Regional Sales Manager RMS
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Dos and Don’ts for a Successful Sale
When selling your home, you probably want as quick and lucrative a sale as possible. And the key to achieving it is preparation.
By taking the proper steps before we list your place, we can ensure that it appeals to the current market — and that it’s smooth sailing once you’ve found an interested potential buyer.
Are you thinking of listing your home soon? Make sure you follow this list of dos and don’ts:
Do repair or replace anything that’s broken or in poor condition. You can bet buyers will notice upgrades. And if they don’t, their agent or the home inspector will.
Don’t paint the walls bold or bright colors. Buyers need to be able to envision themselves in the home, and that’s hard with hues they may not be a fan of. Stick to neutrals.
Do get a pre-listing inspection. This will alert you to any potential problems so you can fix them before listing, which will keep them from hurting your sale.
Don’t make elaborate renovations. You can update things, but don’t go overboard. You want the property to fall in line with comparable ones in the building or neighborhood.
Do remove any signs of pets. Address any obvious signs of pets in the home, including fur, odors or damage they caused to the space. This should be part of your cleaning and repairs.
Don’t set too-high expectations based on emotion. Make sure what you expect is realistic, regarding both price and timing. We’ll discuss these things early on.
Need more help preparing your property for a successful sale? Get in touch today.
Nicole Kasten
Licensed Broker Associate
COLFAX REALTY GROUP
www.nicolekasten-miamiliving.com
55 Merrick Way
Suite 202A
Coral Gables, FL 33134 USA
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Burning Questions About Anti-Aging? We Have Answers
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Aging is an inevitable fact, and the costs associated with trying to delay the process can often break the bank. Gone are the days when aesthetic procedures and plastic surgery were only for the rich and famous. In 2019, nearly 1.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States, and according to the Aesthetic Society, Americans spent over nine billion dollars on plastic surgery in 2020.
Despite today’s challenging economy, people still want to look good, and worldwide, they are turning to plastic surgeons and skilled injectors like Peggy Pruchnicki to enhance their appearance to look good, feel better, and boost their confidence.
Peggy Pruchnicki is the owner and operator of Simply Radiant, a state-of-the-art med spa located in Las Vegas, NV. Peggy holds a master’s degree in Nursing. She furthered her education by attending conferences and taking intensive training courses to become a skilled injector and an anti-aging specialist. Under her supervision, the experienced beauty and medical team at Simply Radiant specialize in making you look and feel your best. This popular med spa provides a warm and welcoming environment for their clients and offers the latest skincare products, procedures, and services at affordable prices that will help enhance your natural beauty, improve your wellbeing, and increase your self-esteem.
No Strings Attached E-News sat with Peggy for an in-depth interview to learn about the current trends and products that are changing the face of the beauty industry.
NSAEN: What are some of the latest anti-aging treatments and techniques?
Peggy Pruchnicki: The latest and best techniques are any products or 
treatments that stimulate collagen. I like the Exosomes skincare; it’s an excellent treatment for skin regeneration. It focuses on healing the deep layers of the skin to reverse the effects of aging. I also like PRP (platelet-rich plasma). This therapy uses injections of your own platelets to improve volume, tone, and texture of the facial skin and decrease the appearance of wrinkles. Microneedling is also an amazing technique that will help improve imperfections like acne and make your skin look younger. You go into the facial skin with about five to ten sterilized needles, and you make microchannels; you’re stimulating the collagen and elastin and stimulating reproduction of the skin cells, and then what I like is to do the platelets so that you can push them into those tiny channels — you’re putting collagen, stem cells, and growth factor in there, so it helps tighten up the skin and brings that glow back. These treatments and techniques are a good place to start.
NSAEN: What do you think about coupon services for Botox and other injectables?
Peggy Pruchnicki: I don’t like them! Botox and other injectable neurotoxins are not a moneymaker; they are expensive! For example, if you see Botox discounted at $100, understand that the product costs much more than that for us to purchase, so if someone can turn a profit from that, chances are the product could be diluted or fake.
NSAEN: How much training do you need to become a skilled injector?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Injecting is a skill set. You take classes to learn how to inject, and the more you do it, the more you improve your skill.
NSAEN: Who is allowed to inject?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Dermal fillers and injectable wrinkle relaxers like Botox and Dysport must be injected by a registered nurse or higher; anyone else injecting is breaking the law.
NSAEN: What do you recommend for those annoying crow’s feet?
Peggy Pruchnicki: The majority of the time, it’s Botox for the crow’s feet. Sometimes you have to stimulate the collagen with a PRP, using your own blood platelets and plasma, and that will make the skin healthier because a lot of times, those lines are caused because your skin loses its elasticity.
NSAEN: For collagen stimulation, besides the fillers, is there anything you can take internally to help with that, like powdered collagen or collagen pills?
Peggy Pruchnicki: We tend not to have as much collagen as we get older; there are many contributing factors like stress, so yes, some of those pills and powders will also help.
NSAEN: Will you please explain a “lip flip.”
Peggy Pruchnicki: A lip flip is different from the fillers. It’s when you put Botox or a neurotoxin above the lip. It relaxes the lines, sometimes referred to as the “smoker’s lines,” and even if you don’t smoke, chances are you still drink out of a straw, so again, it relaxes those lines and the muscles a little bit, so the actual lip flips; comes up showing a little more lip and this should last about four months whereas fillers last nine months to one year.
NSAEN: I recall how painful lip fillers are, but it sure makes your lips look great!
Peggy Pruchnicki: That‘s why we have good topical numbing creams to ease the pain.
NSAEN: What are some of the dangers/risks/side effects of going to someone for injectables who might not be properly trained?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Besides blindness, swelling, facial distortion, and a host of other issues, if you inject filler and it goes into an artery, it blocks blood flow to that area of the face and causes Ischemia which damages the skin, and it turns blue. The skin can die, so then you have to have surgery to repair it. So there are risks involved, which is why it is so very very important to be sure you are going to someone licensed to administer Botox and fillers.
NSAEN: What cosmetic enhancements give you the biggest bang for your buck?
Peggy Pruchnicki: I think fillers do. I really love fillers, and while I don’t know if they give you the ‘biggest bang for your buck,’ they last nine months to a year, and fillers give you instantaneous results. You come in, and you can literally see the results the same day.
NSAEN: Before and after an injection, what are some of the dos and don’ts?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Don‘t lie down for about 4-6 hours. No facials, and do not 
rub or massage the treated area. No working out or strenuous activity; you don’t want to cause any basal dilation like sweating because it makes the vessels expand, so maybe the neurotoxin will spread, and then you could get a droopy eyebrow or eyelid; it can cause it to go places you don’t want it to go. You want them to stay where you put them. Also, don’t wear restricted headgear, only use light makeup if at all, reduce your exposure to strong sunlight, and avoid excessive alcohol 24 hours before injections to prevent getting bruised.
NSAEN: Can you tell us about black market Botox; it sounds pretty scary. Is it real Botox?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Unfortunately, you never know. That is why it is so important that you get your Botox and fillers from someone reputable, accredited, skilled, and has an active medical license—that way, you know what you are buying from them is the real thing. The Botox and fillers must be FDA approved in the state where you are getting your injections.
NSAEN: What is the difference between Botox and Dysport?
Peggy Pruchnicki: That‘s a good question, and a lot of people ask me that. They are both neurotoxins. I always say the difference is between Coke and Pepsi but that the manufacturers have to change it a little bit so they can sell it as a unique product, but they do the exact same thing. Botox tends to take a little longer before you see results like 7-10 days; Dysport 5-7 days. My preference is Dysport.
NSAEN: If you’ve been getting Botox for years and years and you feel that it no longer seems to be working as effectively as it once did, can your body build up a resistance to it?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Yes, it happens occasionally. Your body doesn’t react to the neurotoxin as well; it can happen with Botox and Dysport. But there is also Xeomin, a different type of product because it uses a different molecule that is genetically different so that if you build a resistance to Botox or Dysport, 90% of the time Xeomin will work.
NSAEN: What does Christie Brinkley have to do with Xeomin?
Peggy Pruchnicki: She is their brand ambassador/spokesperson.
NSAEN: When I hear the word “toxin,” and Botox being a toxin, how is that safe to put this into our bodies?
Peggy Pruchnicki: It’s actually such a small amount of toxins – 40 to 50 units in the face, so it’s not harmful. You can also safely use Botox for stomach spasms, certain muscle spasms, headaches, sweat glands for excessive sweating, and in the bladder to treat incontinence or an overactive bladder.
NSAEN: Facelift vs. fillers… so fillers can replace fat, plump up, and smooth out, but they can’t tighten the skin, so when is a facelift recommended?
Peggy Pruchnicki: The majority of people do not want to go under the knife or go to the expense. They have come up with new ways to tighten the skin. Again, with collagen and the stimulators, some of the fillers you dilute them a different way and inject it underneath the skin and it will tighten it up. It won’t be as good as a facelift, but you will get a lot of improvement. For example, it will give you a better jowl line and lift your cheek a bit.
NSAEN: What is threading exactly? It looks painful.
Peggy Pruchnicki: Threading is suture material, the same suture material that surgeons use when you get your appendix taken out. It’s a minimally invasive procedure that can help tighten skin on the face. The sutures stimulate collagen, and they put little hooks on the sutures to liven up the skin. The thread can last 4-6 months, and then they dissolve underneath the skin. The procedure is very, very tricky, and you have to have skills to perform this procedure.
NSAEN: Is there an age limit when injectables stop working?
Peggy Pruchnicki: It depends on the individual, how well they have maintained their skin, their hormones, the amount of collagen they have left, if they are taking collagen supplements, etc. Some people may be prone to more wrinkles than others; again, it depends on the individual. It’s harder when you’re older to get the correction you want, but the benefits of Botox and fillers will last longer if you take care of your skin. Laser peels and skin resurfacing will also help by getting rid of the creases.
NSAEN: What is a laser peel?
Peggy Pruchnicki: A laser peel is a laser that burns off the top of your skin. You can control how deep it goes, so when you get, let’s say, the lines above your lip, you can do a laser peel. I don’t go that deep, but still, there is some downtime and a few days of redness because you’re taking away a layer of your skin, but the new skin that forms during the healing process will give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface. There are some plastic surgeons who do go deep, and the downtime is 7-10 days. You apply Aquaphor to help the skin heel because that new skin is almost like baby skin. Laser peels help revive the skin by getting rid of some of the old skin.
NSAEN: How is a laser peel different from light therapy?
Peggy Pruchnicki: With a laser, you are burning, you can smell the smoke and the skin — you’re burning. With light therapy, you’re just topically putting a light treatment onto the skin to stimulate collagen.
NSAEN: How often do you recommend facials?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Typically every six weeks.
NSAEN: What about microdermabrasion?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Microdermabrasion treatments help to gently exfoliate surface layers of skin using abrasion and suction. It can help with fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and hyperpigmentation.
NSAEN: What is dermaplaning?
Peggy Pruchnicki: Dermaplaning will remove that thin dead layer of skin and that fine facial hair. I always recommend that brides do this before their wedding because their makeup will go on so smoothly. It’s the perfect procedure before an event.
NSAEN: What kind of facial products do you recommend?
Peggy Pruchnicki: My favorite product is Epionce. The skincare line is based on botanical ingredients and formulated without paraben and sulfate-free, there’s no fragrance or gluten, and it’s not tested on animals. My aesthetician got me on it about four years ago, and she made it a simple routine because I don’t like doing ten different steps at night. There’s Retinol in it, Vitamin C, it exfoliates a bit — and there’s lots of research behind these. You pay more money for a medical-grade 
product, but you get the results you want. My skin looks gorgeous; I love the way it looks. I’ve tried lots of products, and I always go back to Epionce.
NSAEN: Now that the city is no longer on lockdown, have you seen an increase in people coming back for their skincare maintenance, etc.
Peggy Pruchnicki: Yes. We saw an immediate increase as soon as we opened back up, and since then, it has been non-stop.
NSAEN: What type of services do you offer for men… are they interested in facials and fillers?
Peggy Pruchnicki: In recent years, men have become increasingly interested in taking care of their skin and enhancing their appearance. Men tend to get some of the same treatments as women, especially now since so many have to look for new positions; they want to look their best for interviews.
NSAEN: Thank you for your time and sharing your insights, Peggy; it has been a pleasure talking with you!
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Peggy Pruchnicki, Owner/Operator
5568 S. Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(702) 803-3008
www.simplyradiant-lv.com/
Kelly Clinton– A True Las Vegas Star Has a New Venue!
Anyone who comes to Las Vegas often, gets tired of the strip and is looking for local places to relax. Well, many of you have heard of Kelly Clinton, who has established a new room every Thursday night for your enjoyment, and this is definitely the place to go.
Located only three minutes from the strip in Commercial Center at the new Vegas Nevada Rooms, come enjoy a couple of hours of this great entertainer and comedian.
The new Nevada Room serves up an absolutely fabulous menu! I tried it out this week at a media luncheon and again last night upon her opening with three hours of unimaginable entertainment. Let me tell you a little bit about Kelly.
Called “The Sit In” With Kelly Clinton, she will perform every Thursday night beginning September 9 at 7 p.m. Her inaugural performance will open with an array of local talent and an official ribbon cutting, as announced by Tom Michel, President of The Vegas and Nevada Rooms.
“Kelly begins her Thursday night residency at The Nevada Room Showroom with her very own brand of charisma. Her new show, ‘The Sit In,’ is going to be a delightful variety of music and humor,” said Michel. “Of course, with Kelly, you can always expect surprises. She’s a kaleidoscope of talent, a staple of the Las Vegas entertainment community, and we are honored to have her at The Nevada Room.”
Kelly is thrilled about her new Thursday night home. “I’m very excited about my new adventure. Every Thursday night, we’ll be celebrating the incredible amount of talent in our city, from singers and musicians to comedy, variety acts, and guest headliners. Of course, my favorite part is always going to be the fact that you never know what’s going to happen next. So, I hope everyone will join me, my musical director, Mike Clark, and my band at the beautiful Nevada Room Showroom every Thursday night for the fun we’re going to have! I’d also like to offer my special thanks to the senior staff of The Vegas and Nevada Rooms – Tom Michel, Chef David Robinson and Sean Stephenson – for creating this amazing new venue and inviting me to be a part of it.”
Clinton’s new show is entitled “The Sit In” because she will invite audience members and always some surprise guests to sit in with her. Also featured from time to time will be her singing abilities and skills as an impressionist, a talent she acquired as a child while mimicking family members. The shows are complimentary, just order a lovely dinner and drinks.
The room holds approximately 125 so there is plenty of space for a wedding or private event. Last night could have held 200 as the show and her guests were so popular. Featured with her was the terrific magician, Mac King, now performing at Excaliber; Philip Officer; Eliza Fioilla; Keith Thompson; Bill Fayne; Tony Arias; and Clint Holmes, Kelly’s husband to name a few.
The Nevada Room showroom will also offer a complete handcrafted à la carte menu with delicious food created by Executive Chef and Owner, David James Robinson along with great cocktails and an assortment of wine, beer, and spirits.
Some of the fabulous menu items that I sampled included homemade Foccacia bread with Creamy Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Spread—it was amazing. Other appetizers include a new cheese & charcuterie board, bacon wrapped Gorgonzola Blue Cheese stuffed date, and chilled poached shrimp. On the soup and salad menu is chicken and rice soup or a crispy Caesar salad. They serve slow roasted pork loin, classic meatloaf, a vegan burger, a health 
conscious grain bowl, along with sweet potato fries to name a few. We all sampled three of the desserts, a warm bread pudding, “The Best” Orange creme brûlée, and a banana pudding redux with homemade vanilla wafer. Can’t wait to see what I order on Thursday!
The artwork and gorgeous silver palm trees were designed by Mistinguett, famous in Las Vegas.
Really folks, if you are in Las Vegas, give the strip a break and come out to see this uniquely talented woman, her great band, and some surprise guests. And if you are local to Las Vegas, start coming often, as every night but Monday they feature someone on the stage. At the other end of the venue is a piano bar, so you might also try it out for a change. Plenty of parking and it is FREE!
The Nevada Room is located in Historic Commercial Center at 953 E. Sahara Ave, just three minutes off the Strip and complete with ample free and convenient parking. Reservations are highly recommended, and they may be made by visiting VegasNevadaRooms.com or calling 702.500.1813.
Decide to Make it Happen!
I have learned that success is a choice one makes every single day. The ones who consistently say yes to success reach it. I believe that most people want to be successful, however it’s the actions that count most of all.
A lot of people have a misconception when it comes to success. You’ll often hear people say those that have achieved success were just simply lucky. The truth is, there are no shortcuts to success and there are no easy roads. Success comes to those who simply make a decision to go out and make it happen on a consistent basis.
We all have a choice. We can watch things happen or we can choose today to go out and make it happen. Once you have decided that you are making a commitment to become successful, the next step is to put a success strategy in place.
Each of us are gifted with talents. It’s important to use your talents and take advantage of the opportunities that have been placed before you.
Make a commitment to do the things that successful people do. When you think about people who are successful, you will find that they seem to have what we call “the it factor“. People enjoy being around them and they look forward to seeing them. Start working on some of your people skills. For example, always make good eye contact, have a strong handshake, enthusiasm, and integrity. Greet each person you meet with a smile.
People who make it happen also have a success plan in place. Successful people have a structured plan of attack. They plan the work and they work the plan. Do not procrastinate, set up tomorrow’s schedule the night before. It’s important to be organized. Time is your capital, so make sure you are investing it properly. Successful people make every second count.
It’s important to understand that you will have failures along the way. That is part of the success process. Remember, you’re never going to lose. Either you win or you learn. You cannot control what happens all the time, however you can control how you respond to it and the meaning you apply to each moment.
Finally, if you really want to make it happen, you have to make a commitment to be a giver. The world gives to the givers and takes from the takers. Those who go out and make it happen every day understand the importance of helping other people and encouraging them. For example, in the field of selling, we cannot make it all about us. You have to put the prospect first and offer a solution to them. Make a commitment to do things each day to make other people’s day better—find a way to add value to other people.
It’s time to make it happen, and itt’s all up to you. Success is a choice that we can make every single day. Decide to be awesome today. Build momentum and allow that to carry you forward. Let’s make it happen!
Have a super fantastic week!
RICH NORTON
Regional Sales Manager RMS
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash
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