Giving birth is a beautiful process. It is amazing how the woman’s body is scientifically engineered to accomplish this miraculous process. But a lot of times, women don’t come out from it satisfied and happy. After the process of giving birth, a woman’s body changes forever and a lot of times, the changes are anything BUT desirable.

Yes, I’m talking about stretch marks, sagging breasts and a whole lot of extra pounds!  So what do you do after you’ve achieved the ultimate goal – giving birth? Well firstly, give yourself a big, nice pat on the back because you’ve got an edge over all the men around you!

After giving birth, women should concentrate on getting a whole lot of rest because they need to give their bodies enough time to recover from the stress of giving birth and also to prepare it for the forthcoming repair “schedule”!

Now don’t get too complacent, because after this period of rest comes the killer exercise routine! Yes, it’s time to get back into shape. But you already know what to do, in order to stay fit with regard to weight, don’t you? But what most of us don’t know is how to handle or take care of those ugly stretch marks.

The bad news is, while it is entirely possible to cover up stretch marks and conceal them to a certain extent, it is not possible for people to get rid of them completely. Now there are many products out there in the market which claim to have the magical property of eliminating stretch marks, but let me tell you, more often than not, it is a wasted investment!

Of course, one can go in for plastic surgery or regular trips to the dermatologist. But, let’s face it, these treatments are really expensive and most of us don’t have that kind of money to throw around. A sensible, convenient method of hiding stretch marks is what most people look for.

But no, before you get totally discouraged, the situation is not complete irreparable. Tretinoin cream is a common over the counter product which helps a lot of people with stretch marks. But let me tell you; please don’t expect them to miraculously disappear. What you can expect on the other hand, is for them to get considerable lightened.

A clever method of hiding stretch marks is with the help of a self tanning lotion! Combine that with a Q tip and you’re all set to conceal the last traces of your stretch marks! Do this for two to three days before you wear that awesome outfit you’ve got lined up, for that special occasion and follow this up with a full body tanning routine! Works wonders AND makes you look sexy! Could anyone ask for more?

It’s not enough that Tiger Woods had an umm…overdose of “wild oats”, now his lawyers are accusing the erstwhile Mrs. Woods’ lawyers of leaking information to the press? Is there any justice in this world? Well, I’m guessing that’s a rhetorical question, because the answer to that is NO and everyone knew that!

Elin’s lawyer, a Walter H. White, who is based in London, had sent an email to his staff, dated April 19^th, saying that “the other side” had accused them of leaking information to the press! What is more, team Elin is pretty much certain that there have been no leaks from their side, yet they have been accused on more than one occasion!

These accusation from Tiger’s side come as a surprise, because last heard, he just wanted a quick and quiet divorce – basically, he wanted to get over with the mess as soon as possible! It is even more surprising since White had specifically instructed his staff against making any sort of public statements at all regarding the matter, especially after Times magazine discovered that White represented Elin!

The email sent by White to his staff also highlights the fact that Elin’s sister, Josefin is a staff at the firm and also notes that it came as a surprise to the firm that it took so long for the press to figure out the connection between Elin and White.

Even more juicy is the fact that, reliable sources have discovered that Elin had planned this a really long time ago! Less than a month and a half after Tiger Woods’ (in)famous car crash, Elin had decided to call it quits and had hired White to fight her case.

One wonders of course, whether the couple’s so called “progress” post Woods’ accident was just a publicity stunt. After all, all the good work really did get undone too fast!

But back to the topic, White goes on to say that the law firm is committed to resolving the matter as fast as possible and plans on working closely with Elin and Josefin to sort it out. Lawyers from both the teams are trying to settle on an agreement which will settle the matter of who gets custody of the kids as fast as possible. Reportedly Tiger wants custody or visitation rights and also the right to fight in court just in case Elin violates these conditions.

So finally, the question is, if both sides just want to get it done and over with, why all the drama from Tiger’s side? Moreover, considering the fact that he has not exactly set a good example for his kids, can anyone blame Elin? I’m guessing that’s a no! So what’s it going to be?

A quick agreement or an ugly, messy one? We’ll just have to keep waiting!

Every time I go to a party and head for the dessert counter, I always feel a pang of guilt. It isn’t something I can control; it just comes to me automatically. This is because ever since I was a child, I had been trained to think that desserts equals a whole lot of calories and if you want to lose weight, then you should DEFINITELY avoid them.

Well, while this is true for conventionally made desserts, you would be surprised at how a little change here and a little change there can make to a dessert!

No, not in terms of taste! That is one thing I would never compromise on; being a complete foodie, but yes, in terms of health a bit of modification to the dessert recipe could do wonders.

Moreover, why would anyone want to go for the conventionally made, excessively rich desserts when they can go in for a much lighter option which tastes just as great, but doesn’t harm the body? That’s what I thought when I tried this Mardi Gras cake recipe!

Ingredients:

For the filling:

Cinnamon – 1/4^th tsp
Sugar – 2 tbsp
Brown Sugar – 2 tbsp, firmly packed

Topping:

Powdered Sugar – 1/4^th Cup
Sugar – In green, purple and yellow colored sprinkles (some things should NEVER change!)
Water – as required

Cake:

Flour – 1 cup
Sugar – 1/4^th cup
Egg whites – 2
Plain Yogurt – 1 cup, low fat or fat free
Vanilla Essence – 1 tsp
Baking soda – ½ tsp
Canola oil – 6 and ½ tbsp
Salt – As per taste
Water – 1 and ½ tbsp

Method:

1. Pre heat your oven to a temperature of 350 degrees.
2. Place a greased baking tin of appropriate size – an eight inch one will do – and keep aside.
3. In an appropriately sized bowl, put in all the ingredients for the filling – cinnamon and the two kinds of sugar – and keep aside.
4. With the help of a mixer beat the egg whites until a smooth, light and fluffy mixture is formed.
5. In another bowl, cream the fat, water and sugar together. Mix well and whisk the yogurt and the vanilla in. Thereafter, add the beaten egg white mixture and fold it in.
6. Sieve the flour, sugar and salt and then add gradually to the batter, folding it in.
7. Pour or spoon approximately half of the batter into the greased baking pan and make sure to spread it evenly across the surface. Then sprinkle the filling over the batter and then finish off by pouring the rest of the batter onto it.
8. Thereafter, bake the batter for about half an hour in the oven. Test whether the baking is complete with the help of a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it means the baking is done!
9. As the cake is baking, make a thin glaze with the powdered sugar and water. After the cake has cooled on a wire rack, decorate with the glaze! Tada! The Cake is ready! Small changes, can really make a huge difference!

We all long for that perfect, healthy, rosy skin. But sadly, most of us just don’t have it! Or do we? It is entirely possible for a large majority of the “have-nots” to actually have the skin that they long for! It’s just that most of us are not aware of the right way to go about things! But the knowledge I’m about to share with you is guaranteed to transform you into a glowing beauty!

First off, it’s time to change that lifestyle! I know what you’re thinking; you’re thinking that it’s absolutely not possible to change your schedule or routine. Well, the bad news is, stress is not just bad for your heart, it is also bad for your skin and hair. Avoid stress as much as possible! So how are you going to accomplish this?

In case you’re thinking that I’m going to ask you to quit your job, you couldn’t be more wrong! Take some time out for yourself everyday and practice meditation. Or if you want to save on time, why not try Yoga? It will help you keep the weight off AND the stress away. So instead of sweating it out at the gym, you can just as well try yoga!

While using cosmetics – not that you should be using much of them anyway if you want to keep your skin healthy – do yourself a favor and go in for products which are hypoallergenic.

Another tip, with regard to cosmetics – splash your face with cold water before you apply them! This does wonders for you! And lastly, though this has been repeated way too many times, you MUST WASH IT ALL OFF before going to bed! Sleeping with make up on is probably the worst thing you can do for your skin!

You know what they say about avoiding the sun to look younger? Well, my friend, they’re not entirely wrong. But not entirely right either! Avoiding the sun altogether is UNHEALTHY and moreover, the rays of the sun help your body to synthesize Vitamin D! So what you should do is, use a really strong and reliable sunscreen when you’re out. Never forget to carry it in your bag!

Try a few natural supplements to get the healthy and flawless skin you’ve always dreamt of. You know what they say about Aloe Vera being really good for all skin types? This time, they’re totally right! Try using a moisturizer or a lotion which has Aloe extracts.

Also, try and include a little bit of Zinc in your diet because it ensures that wounded skin heals really fast. Oh and while we’re at it, don’t skip out on the Omega-3s! Trust me, with these tips; your skin is going to start glowing in no time at all! So, I can safely say, mission accomplished!

If you’ve been wondering why Kristin Cavallari has vehemently denied rumors that she is a drug addict, but not bothered at all about maintaining her squeaky clean image, with regard to alcohol, I have the answer for you! Now before I ask reveal to you why Kristin has not bothered denying the fact that she’s majorly into alcohol, I’d like to ask one of my own. Who likes looking bad? Oops, but that was a rhetorical question!

Kristin would never have been able to live down the embarrassment had she been caught lying, after what happened today! At the Nylon, young Hollywood party, which was held at the Roosevelt Hotel, in (where else???) Hollywood, she got into a really ugly, alcohol fueled mess with a gorgeous brunette, who was supposedly, hitting on her ex, Brody Jenner!

But I ask you this, what’s biting Ms. Cavallari, since she’s supposedly in another, completely secure relationship, with Ryan Cabrera? The brunette in question, well actually there were two! The first was the beautiful Audrina Patridge! Jenner apparently stopped mid conversation, with Patridge, so as to try and calm down his angry ex, who, by the way was well into her second drink…beer! Yep, it really doesn’t take much to get Ms, Cavallari tipsy! Not much at all!

At midnight, Cavallari, definitely more rebellious for her recent drinking binge, decided to do a Britney, she stood up, with her dress hiked to her waist and flashed all and sundry around her! For those of you, who are curious, she was wearing barely there, see through underwear and she really didn’t seem at all concerned! Modesty anyone?

Trouble began again, when yet another gorgeous brunette started chatting up Jenner. A fuming Cavallari, then threw her phone, (which she’d gotten for free, of course) down on the floor in a fit of more alcohol fueled anger! Thirty minutes of Jenner’s flirtation was all Cavallari could bear! It became too much for her! So what did she do?

She began yelling at the brunette, but the brunette’s gang didn’t let Cavallari off lightly either, there was a slanging match between the two parties! Then started a huge fight! Meow! Apparently, a Hills producer was overheard saying that the fight I going to turn really ugly!

What followed was typically Hollywood ending! Jenner intervened and Cavallari pulled the seductive muse on him, suggestively flashing a hotel room key and the two of them, arms securely around one another, made their way out….so is a reunion on the cards between the drunk Ms. Cavallari and the cavalier Jenner? And what would Cabrera have to say about this? We’ll just have to wait and watch, shan’t we?

Although Bingo and Keno share some similarities, it is important to know that the two games are different in quite a number of ways. This article will point out the difference between Bingo and Keno.

One of the key differences between Keno and Bingo is betting. Keno players choose their numbers, how much money they would like to bet, and for how many games they would like to keep betting those numbers. Bingo players, on the other hand, can only choose how many tickets they would like to play. The Bingo cards cost a certain set amount and Bingo players cannot use a card’s numbers more than once.

The numbers are drawn in different ways, depending on whether you are playing either Keno or Bingo. In Keno, people choose their own set of numbers and then numbers are drawn to see who the winner is. Because everyone is free to choose any set of numbers, it is possible for more than one person to be declared the winners.

Bingo players do not choose numbers but rather choose a Bingo card with some certain predetermined numbers. Random numbers are then drawn until someone has filled their whole card. You usually get only one online Bingo winner at a time.

There is also different ways of winning in Keno and Bingo. A Keno game has a predetermined payout structure to ensure that players have equal chances of winning and that all winners get the same payout when they strike it lucky. There is quite a variety of Keno numbers and combos of numbers to choose from, so have a look at your casino’s payout schedule before you place your bets.

Online Bingo halls usually offer cash prizes for players who are first to have a complete row, two rows and full house. Some also offer other random prizes and jackpots that you can win by answering chat room questions or getting a certain random pattern.

Keno players are allowed to pick their numbers and Bingo players are not. Keno players choose between 1 and 20 numbers from the available numbers. Players register for the games they wish to take part in and then mark the numbers that they wish to play during those games.

Bingo players purchase cards that already have a set amount of numbers on them. The cards are usually only valid for one game, after which is expires.

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Players are always looking at how they can beat the notorious house edge. It is possible to stay one step ahead of the house when playing online Bingo.

If you want to beat the online Bingo hall’s edge, you will have to be prepared to put in some time and do your homework. Firstly, you will have to know your game and the options available to you. And secondly, you will have to browse the Internet to find an online Bingo hall with an excellent payout ratio and great offers.

If you are not a seasoned Bingo player, start by learning the rules. The quickest and cheapest way to do this is to read an online Bingo guide and to participate in some free Bingo games. It is real simple to play online Bingo but it might take you a few games to orientate yourself. Bingo has its own language called Bingo lingo and this might confuse beginners. It’s a good idea to simply print out a Bingo lingo sheet and keep it next to your PC for quick reference until WTG and 1TG seems like second nature to you.

After you have the basics down, you will want to ensure that you play at the best online Bingo hall available. Just as you probably won’t attend a dodgy Bingo hall in the bad part of town, you should not even think of blindly picking one online. Most online Bingo halls are secure and reputable but it only takes one bad apple to steal your money, refuse to payout, and ruin your online Bingo experience. Read online Bingo reviews and forums, although the latter will probably be more trustworthy. If you choose an online Bingo hall, type its name plus complaints into your favorite search engine to see if the Bingo hall has wronged any clients in the past.

If you want to keep ahead of the house you can also consider playing free games with real prizes. Sure, the prizes aren’t fantastic but it’s enough to help you play some other paid games.

To win at Bingo you need one thing mostly: luck. Bingo, like most online casino games, is a game of luck and there is no way that you can really predetermine a win. Some people win a jackpot on their first day and others spend years playing Bingo before they strike it big. Most importantly, remember to have fun, and treat the winnings as a bonus!

Winning at online Bingo may be easier than you think. This article will help you to hit the ground running (and winning) whether you are a beginner or seasoned Bingo fan.

The first step to winning at online Bingo is to ensure that you play at a winning online Bingo hall. You probably won’t play at a very shady downtown Bingo joint where punters walk around with brown bags and knives, and the same rule applies online. Do some research and pick a reputable online Bingo hall that is known for its professional setup and great payout percentages.

Secondly, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basic Bingo rules before you start playing for real money. You can play some free games while making use of a no deposit bonus or you could sign up at an online Bingo hall that offers free Bingo games. Did you know that there are even online Bingo halls that offer you free games in which you can win real cash? Try some free games and if you are still not sure of the rules, have a look at the online Bingo hall’s rules and regulation page.

Thirdly, you have to know how to control your bankroll. It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to play Bingo and Bingo halls often offer games for a few pennies each. Have a look at your budget and then decide how much you can afford to spend each week or each month. Playing more games will give you a better chance to win but with lady luck on your side, one ticket a week can also lead to that super jackpot prize.

Fourthly, make the most of the Bingo chat room. This is where you can make friends and pick up some Bingo tips. Don’t be rude to any other player, as it would therefore be a better idea to skip the Bingo chat room completely. All the players are here to have fun and a friendly atmosphere can make or break your online Bingo game.

Lastly, and most importantly, the only way to win at online Bingo is to know when to stop. Yes, it’s possible to win large amounts of Bingo but you have to be realistic and accept that this will not happen to everyone. Rather play online Bingo for the fun and social aspects and treat the possibility of a jackpot as a bonus, rather than the incentive.

There are four basic types of Bingo games, each with their own particular set of variations. Learn how to master any of these four types and win some amazing Bingo prizes.

Most people pick a Bingo game according to how many balls it offers and how much the ticket costs. The major choices when picking Bingo games are therefore: 75 ball Bingo games, 90 ball Bingo games, cheap Bingo games, and expensive (but lucrative) Bingo games.

US players usually prefer the 75 ball Bingo game, whereas players from the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia mostly prefer the 90 ball Bingo variety. The biggest difference between these two games is the method in which the Bingo numbers are placed on the Bingo cards.

75 ball Bingo has one card for every game and 24 numbers are drawn. You will recognize this game by the letters B I N G O that is written on the top five rows of the card and the fact that it also has five columns. Every 75 ball game starts with the computer announcing the patterns.

For 90 ball Bingo games, you buy the tickets in strips – each strip having six tickets. The numbers one to ninety is arranged in a grid with three rows and three columns. During 90 ball Bingo games the players who are first to get one row, two rows, and full house all get prizes.

If you don’t have a large bank roll, you might consider taking part in cheap online Bingo games. Many online Bingo halls offer games for one or two cents each and some even offer free Bingo games with real cash prizes. Cheap Bingo games do not normally have very large jackpots but if you choose your games carefully you will see special events where even the cheap games have big prizes. Expensive Bingo games have very large jackpots and it’s nice to splurge out on them every once in a while.

Once you have decided on your game of choice you have to practice, practice, practice in order to master it. The best way to master your game of choice and win Bingo prizes is to choose the best possible online Bingo hall to play at. Do your homework before settling for just any old Bingo hall. Then, have a look and see which of the games offers you the best possible chance of winning, and set reminders to take part or pre-buy tickets for them.