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EDITOR'S NOTE
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Mother's We Celebrate U!
A Mother's Love Determines How
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BEYOND THE BEAUTY BOX
REFLECTIONS OF MOM
A Mother's Gift Guide
Quotes About Mothers
EDITOR'S NOTE We here at Real Life Real faith Women Walking by Faith Magazine would like to celebrate all of the mothers around the world. Mother is defined as a female parent, maternal tenderness or affection, but I define a mother as an angel sent by God to nurture, love, protect, lift, empower and guide her children and others. No matter whether you are a biological, step, surrogate, grand or godmother, you are a blessing to those who have been blessed to have you in their lives. We want you to know that you mean the world to us and we are grateful to have you in our lives and we would be lost without you. Take time out to care for yourself because we need you to be healthy, happy and strong. You deserve God's best because you are a giver of life and the sustainer of it, your love helps us to grow and be all that God created us to be. WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU ALL!
Cee Cee H. Caldwell Senior Managing Editor Real Life Real Faith Women Walking by Faith
This is also Mental Health Month and we want you all to know how important it is to make sure you address any mental health issues you have and ask for help. Your Mental Health matters and you must not be ashamed if you have some challenge. get help NOW!
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We also want to welcome our newest family member Cheryl Peavy, she will encourage you, inspire you and support you
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BEYOND THE BEAUTY BOX A MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
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Yolanda Matthews-Porter What can you possibly give to a woman who already has it all? Whatever she desires, of course! Mother’s Day is quickly approaching; Sunday, May 13. While I’m sure the woman in your life would appreciate flowers and a home-cooked meal, why not buy her something she really wants? Whether it’s your mom, aunt, niece, grandma, step-mother or mother-inlaw, it’s time to celebrate all the women you adore, know and love! The key is to treat her to something she wouldn’t normally buy for herself. Here are 15 gift ideas that are certain to make her day any day of the year: 1. Designer handbag Purchase a unique color and style from her favorite designer 2. A subscription beauty box If she is a fan of skincare products, makeup or perfume, this box would be a fantastic surprise! 3. Breakfast in bed Have her awaken to an awesome breakfast she doesn’t have to cook herself! 4. Cosmetic case This will help her organize her favorite beauty products 5. Weekend staycation A surprise weekend getaway will get her moving and ready to go! 6. A Gift Card Purchase a gift card from her favorite restaurant or beauty store WOMEN WALKING BY FAITH MAGAZINE | 6
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7. Spa day Pampering from head to toe will help her to relax and unwind. 8. Books Does she enjoy reading? Purchase a great fiction or non-fiction book. 9. Movie theatre gift card Perfect for a movie lover 10. Money You can never go wrong with this great gift that’s sure to bring a smile to her face! 11. Skincare Purchase a skincare set based on her skincare needs. You may have to ask a lot of questions to get some answers but it’s worth it! 12. Candles An aromatherapy candle is an excellent gift for relaxation after a long, stressful day 13. Makeup Buy the newest product from her favorite makeup brand 14. Fragrances A light fragrance or scented spritzer will save the day 15. New computer or IPAD Is she savvy with technology? Consider buying a gadget that ’s sure to keep her busy and productive! Hopefully, these simple ideas have you feeling inspired to shop for items the woman in your life is sure to appreciate and love! Yolanda Matthews-Porter Beauty Mentor & Educator Beyond The Beauty Box beyondthebeautybox@gmail.com www.facebook.com/beyondthebeautybox .
A Mother's Love Determines How .
A mother's love determines how We love ourselves and others. There is no sky we'll ever see Not lit by that first love. Stripped of love, the universe Would drive us mad with pain; But we are born into a world That greets our cries with joy. How much I owe you for the kiss That told me who I was! The greatest gift--a love of life-Lay laughing in your eyes. Because of you my world still has The soft grace of your smile; And every wind of fortune bears The scent of your caress. Copyright by Nicholas Gordon WOMEN WALKING BY FAITH MAGAZINE Â | Â 8
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Faith, Food and Family Deborah Hunter RUM & ORANGE CAKE WOW!!!!___ Your grown up friends and family with this simply delicious RUM & ORANGE CAKE. This delightful homemade beauty is definitely the belle of the ball. The perfect centerpiece for any of your dining occasions this cake is moist, rich, and aromatic a treat your guest will be talking about for years to come! The secret to this yummy cake is the glaze and it's beautiful flowered orange candied crown!
BY DEBORAH HUNTER
•THE CAKE • Using your favorite homemade recipe or a yellow box cake mix bake a 10" cake once your cake is done refrigerated for up to 30 minutes While your cake is cooling let's prepare your orange slices and glaze CANDIED ORANGE SLICES • Thinly sliced 3 navel oranges * Add 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl place oranges in the bowl and cover oranges completely with sugar on both sides place orange slices in a arrange order on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper bake for 40-50 minutes at 350° Remove your oranges from the oven and allow them to cool they should be beautiful rustic color slightly sticky and firm to the touch THE GLAZE • 5 tablespoons butter • 1 -1/4 cups powdered sugar • 1/4 cup orange juice • 1/4 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup of Premium RUM Melts your 5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan once your butter is melted add orange juice bring to a light boil and remove from heat while still warm add in your RUM and powdered sugar stir together quickly with the with a whisper now stir in your heavy cream • PREPPING your cake Remove from refrigerator Using a skewer punch several holes throughout the top of your cake now pour the glaze in 2 phases completely cover the cake with 1/2 of your glaze allowing the cake to soak up the glaze once the glaze has settled pour the second 1/2 • Placing your orange slices_ starting from the outside in a layering effect using a circular motion place orange slices until you have created a beautiful flower design. Now you are ready to serve!!!! I truly hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do__ To learn about Me and COOKING WITH HONEY AND FRIENDS please join me on Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / LinkedIn / Local98 / and every Monday morning @ 9 AM on MPB 91.3 Thinkradio for DEEP SOUTH DINING
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Quotes About Mothers
Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother. Unknown Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. Lin Yutang I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood. Lance Conrad God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. Rudyard Kipling Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and sisters, aunts and cousins, comrades and friends—but only one mother in the whole world. Kate Douglas Wiggins
Mental Health Month
Mental Health is Defined as follows: Mental health is a level of psychological wellbeing, or an absence of mental illness. It is the "psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment". Wikipedia
Mental Health: Knowing When To Get Help
Some people can get so depressed or problematic that they even reach a point where they question their own sanity. Many people actually wonder if they have really gone over the edge. How about you? Try to answer these questions: Do you have feelings of sadness or irritability? Has there been a loss of interest in pleasurable activities that you once enjoyed? Have you noticed any weight loss or change in your appetite? Have you noticed changes in your sleeping pattern? Are you feeling guilty? Are you experiencing difficulty in concentrating, remembering things or making decisions? Have you had thoughts of suicide or death? If you answered yes to most of these questions, consider consulting your family physician as your mental health maybe at risk. Mental health, as defined by the Surgeon General’s Report on Mental Health, refers to the successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity. On the other end of the flow is mental illness, a term that refers to all mental disorders. Mental disorders are health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning. This notion of a continuum sees mental health on one end as successful mental functioning compared to mental illness on the other end as impaired functioning. Mental health is how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Like physical health, mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Everyone feels worried, anxious, sad or stressed sometimes. But with a mental illness, these feelings do not go away and are severe enough to interfere with daily life. It can make it hard to meet and keep friends, hold a job, or enjoy life. Mental illnesses are quite common and affect about one in five families in the U.S. These disorders such as depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and many others are real diseases that one cannot get away from. Fortunately, they are often treatable. Medicines and therapy can improve the life of most people with mental illnesses. But, it is more cost-effective to have a physician prescribe mood stabilizers instead of seeing a psychiatrist. However, follow doctor’s instructions on counseling and referrals to mental health professionals. People who are emotionally and mentally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. They can keep problems in perspective. It’s important to remember that people who have good emotional health sometimes have emotional problems or mental illness. Mental illness often has a physical cause, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain. Stress and problems with family, work, or school can sometimes trigger mental illness or make it worse. If you feel that you or someone you care about is at risk, ask for help, it may not be easy at first, but there are ways and steps that may save your own or someone elses life.
We Welcome Cheryl Peavy Our New Contributor to the WWBF Family
Cheryl Peavy is a best-selling co-author of Fabulous New Life Vol II, 20 Beautiful Woman, I Am Beautiful (The Evolution of Beauty), The Woman Behind the Mask and His Grace Is Sufficient. She also wrote an ebook called Take All The Time You Need. She is a speaker and inner life coach. Her passion is to help women from diverse backgrounds who are faced with life traumatic situations. They are nurtured and supported resulting in abundant personal growth and transformation. She offers support, love and encouragement to women. She experienced a tragedy in her life of losing her mother and grandmother two weeks apart four years ago. Through this experience she discovered that she is Fearfully and Wonderfully Made By God. She has created a movement called She Is You. Helping women see who they really are through God’s eyes, not the worlds. She is a mother, contributing writer on Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Authentically You Magazine and member of National Council of Negro Women.
Cheryl’s highly anticipated release, and follow-up to her acclaimed Women What the Hell are You Thinking, will be available in June 2018.
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