By Gabriella Lee

When you were little, you were taught how to brush your teeth, comb your hair and wash your hands. These little life lessons have carried on into adulthood, but one thing that we might have missed growing up is how to properly cleanse our facial skins. Each day we’re faced with many elements that can harm or age our most prominent feature but with proper care your complexion can stay clear, clean and glowing.

By Kelsey Semler

Nothing says fall is here and Halloween is coming quite like the sight of a big orange pumpkin. Whether it’s a trip to the pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving or perfecting your grandma’s pumpkin pie recipe, this traditional piece of the harvest season is quite versatile. One way to use the season’s squash is to glam it up for a festive fall décor item all your own. Here are a few ideas to turn an ordinary pumpkin into extraordinary!

By Erica Murphy

When Halloween arrives are you prepared to be scared? For those LV residents who love to spook and be spooked, we gathered some of the most frightening and festive events, sure to have you sleeping with the lights on long after your visit. Take the whole family or gather your friends, but be ready for some frightening sights at these top Halloween attractions:

By Jan Bubbenmoyer

Jan Bubbenmoyer believes that no one can “out love” the heart of a woman. Because of their compassion and caring nature, women have the ability to save the world and the people in it.

Inspired by Mother Teresa and St. Francis of Assisi, Bubbenmoyer, of Orefield, wrote The Tree of Love to unite women and ignite a quest for change. Her beautiful words represent a philosophy, which she hopes will soon be incorporated into everyone’s daily lives. The Tree of Love outlines a three-part plan and starts with a simple list.

The secret to great skin isn’t found in a bottle or pill—unless you count sunscreen bottles, of course. To keep your skin looking its best, you’ll need a good skin care routine. Wash your face daily with a mild cleanser and use a good moisturizer to prevent dry skin. (If you are concerned about blemishes or adult acne, use a noncomedogenic moisturizer, which is less likely to block the pores.) Most importantly, avoid excessive sun exposure, especially during the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and use sunscreen outdoors.

 

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