Ra l e i g h , N o r t h C ar o lin a ( 919 ) 4 1 0 - 6 8 1 2 www . di a mo n d d iv am ag .c o m Happy 5th Anniversa ry Diamond Diva. It has been a great and trying 5 years but I have loved every minute of it. Throughout this last year many changes have tak en place and the maga zine has began to evolve into something that is amazining and ever changing for the good of all women pressing their way in business and in life. It has been a honor to find these women and shine a light on them and all the great things they are doing in business and in the communities. As always these women are business women, mothers, women of God and truly Di amond Diva;s to the fullest defintion of the word. Thank you for staying with us and for your continued sup port, it really means alot to us both. Renee & Martin Dawkins
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flirting is. It is nothing more than a goodhumored and happy thing. It does not necessarily signify glaring attraction. You can flirt with just anybody also. The focus of the process must be on mak ing the other person feel great. It also helps you set up rapport with someone. When you flirt, just be self-assured and delighted about it, no need to take it so serious.
If you want to know how to get a boyfriend or even to get a man attracted to you, you really need to flirt. There is no need to be scared of flirting, but there are still many wom en who are terr ified of it. It can be a lot of fun and it can be effortless too , particularly if you do it right. It does not really need to be limited to those that catch your eye you either. You can flirt with older men and younger men if you wanted to. There’s nothing wrong with flirtin g with ladies too. Knowing the flirting game is quite important for a woman who wants to know how to meet men. It will get guys to notice you, plus it is lots of fun. Before we go forward however, I want us to spell out what
to be anxious about where things go afterwards. Just have fun with what you are doing. It’s good if it progress es outside the flirting. If not, let it happen, at least you had fun. BE YOURSELF - This is incredibly simple advice, but it looks to have gotten lost somewhere. Women now and then fail to remember that they have to be themselves while they flirt. You don’t need a new personality. Learn to have a good time with who y ou are.
Here are some tips to There is nothing wrong with help improve your flirt- flirting, do it if you want to. Uning. wind and be light and cheer ful when you do it. Make sure RELAX - ladies can be you send the correct message very anxious when they and just be you. are just starting to flirt. I have a very simple Learn the art of how to get a advice for that, just relax. Flirting boyfriend and how to talk to should be fun. It is not a sink or men. swim scenario. It won’t matter is a guy does or doesn’t respond to your moves. Remember that and most importantly, believe it. So what if he ignores you or gives you a disapproving look? You should not overreact or be all edgy when someone snubs you. Go on to the next one and shake off the experience. If you are finding out about how to talk to men, flirting can be a great tool, use it to your advantage. SEND THE RIGHT MESSAGE - This is where more than a few women, and even men, go wrong. Your message has to be a casual ‘See ing yo u today has really made me happy.’ It should never be like, ‘I really, really like you. Please really, really like me as well.’ Keep things in the now, you don’t have
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Fal l into s av ings by : Tama r a Wi l l i ams you can cut-off or cutback? • Can you make your own coffee at home instead of purchasing it daily? • Do you really need cable or can you use Netflix for a few months? • Can you change your rotation on getting your hair/nails done? (maybe every three weeks versus two or doing it yourself)
It’s the fall season, kids are back to school and we are not far from the end of 2015. How have your savings been? Are you making progress to your goals? I have a few tips that can help you fall into sav ings and hopefully put more money into your account. I. Review your budget You have to look at your budget often. Write everything down or use your phone to record your purchases. You may have to scale back on some luxuries, take a bag lunch to work or obtain a second job temporarily. Make sure your priorities are taken care (food, shelter, kids, clothingnot new clothing). Here are a few questions to ask yourself: • Are you finding your money short before the month ends? • Are there any areas
Making some small changes can create a big effect. Exam ine where your cut-offs are and use those savings to cut down debt and save towards your goal.
• Check out www.MagnifyMoney.com to find the best account for you. III. Grocery Shopping Are you meal-planning before venturing to your favorite grocery store? Are you arriving to the store hungry? What does your meal plans consist of? Are you using coupons and your grocery store a pps? I suggest planning your meals but make sure they are simple meals. Also clip those coupons for items that you use, not buying something new because you have a coupon.
Allow yourself a purposeful sav ings; whether it’s for a vacation, or down payment, you need to give it a purpose. An online savings account is awesome especially if your checking account is not linked to it; that way you’re actually saving it and not moving it to pay for other things. Utilize your cut-backs from reviewing your budget to deposit your savings here.
Also wouldn’t you love to get money back for the every single trip items you purchase: milk, eggs, bread, and juice? Well, download the Ibotta app or Checkout 51. These apps are free and allow you to receive money back on your grocery purchases. I love Ibotta because it goes by stores in your areas and the brand does not matter to receive money back. Checkout 51 is brand selected and can be used at any store. Both apps allow you to redeem within a certain week period and the amounts add up. I will defi nitely check these out to add back money into your savings account.
Qualifications of a good online savings account: • It is FDIC insured. • The amount needed to open up an account should be $0 or as low as possible. • There should be no fee associated with the account • It should be convenient to depos it money
I hope these tips help you to fall back into savings. Make sure you are prioritizing your needs and k eeping track of your expenses. Plan your meals ahead and using ge neric brands will not cause harm to your favorite dishes. Use the savings account as a savings to reach your goal.
II. Open an online Savings Ac count
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www.diamonddivamag.com The opportunity was presented to me to speak with the soft spoken, warm spirited Crystalyn Roberts. Crystalyn Roberts is a career woman, entrepreneur, and a wife of fifteen years to a man that she still adores and the mother of five young men. The fact that she chose biblical names for her boys speaks volume all in itself. Remun 19, Julius12, Israel 6, Zion 5, and Gabriel 2. All of them has names that speaks power. Crystalyn proudly stated, “I believe your words have power, so every time I call their names I want it to be powerful, and influence over their lives.” Born and raised in a small town call Valdese, North Carolina by her biggest inspiration her mother. She remembers the words that were installed in her life by a strong and independent woman who encouraged her to live out her dreams and taught her that she can do anything she put her mind to. She applies that to her life daily. Crystalyn takes great pride in being a Dental Hygienist and having that one on one experience with each client she services. She also takes great pride in being her own boss and building her own business as a Miche Bag Rep. When asked , what was it about Miche Bag that made her want to pursue this as a business she speaks on her very first encounter with the Miche Bags. Being drawn to the beauty and the versatility of the Miche Bags while attending a women’s event she quickly knew she either wanted to host a party or join the team. She just wasn’t sure which but she knew she wanted to be part of the business. Her love for purses is what ultimately drew her to want to be in the purse business. “I was that woman that collected all kinds of bags; Big bags , little bags, just bags.” Once coming on with Miche she remembers being able to come home, organizing her closet and later on getting rid of all the bags that she had to make room for, her new friend and love of the Miche Bag. “Miche is so much more than just an interchangeable bag. We now have doctor bags and those beautiful Clutches . Every year they just get better and better.” Having a desire to know her driving force and inspiration she had this to say. “First and foremost it’s the lord in my life. I really try to let my light shine through everything that I do. Through my business I don’t just look at it as hey I sell purses, but I look at it as an opportunity to start a conversation and hopefully encourage someone. I want people to know that anyone can have their own business .I want my life to be proof positive they can do it.” Her goal is simple. To live right, and encourage people. Here is the advice that she would like to leave with that young woman or girl who has a desire to have their own business. She encourages them to seek God first” You be the gas and let him be the brakes. Pray about it, and know that he is going to open every door that needs to be opened.” If you would like to learn more about the Miche Business or to place an order with Mrs. Crystalyn Roberts, please feel free to visit her website at www.crystalyn.miche.com . You can email her at crystalynroberts@yahoo.com. You can also reach her by telephone (919) 491-0358.
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W OM EN - LOV I NG YO U RS EL F I S AB OU T MORE THA N LO OK S Women should take a moment to forget about all the things they hate about themselves. They should quit worrying about the extra pounds they may be carrying or the freckles they may have on their faces. Now, it’s time to focus and take a deep breath. Women should take this time to think about all of the things that they love about themselves other than physical traits. Maybe they love the fact that they are kind to others.
Women loving themselves is very important. Although self-love is very important for a woman’s happiness, some women have trouble in that area of life. Many women are not satisfied with their bod ies, and they worry a great deal about how other people see them. Before women can be fully loved by others, they must first learn to love themselves. What does it mean to love yourself? Some people may think that it means loving the way their bodies look. If this were the case, most women would not love themselves. Loving yourself is more than just loving the way you look. Women should look deeper inside themselves instead of fo cusing strictly on the outside of their bodies. It is what’s on the inside that counts the most.
Perhaps they have a few special qualities, such as being great with children or helping others. These are the things that matte r the most. Once women discover what they love about themselves, they should put those things into action by participating in activities that make them happy, such as joining a choir or signing up to help the needy people in the community. Once women start enjoying life, others will notice that they are happier. When women are happy with themselves, it is likely that others will enjoy their company more.
plastic surgery. This just means that women should do special things for themselves in order to make themselves feel better. Regular exercise can make a big dif ference in the lives of women. Not only will it make them healthier, but they will feel better both physically and emotionall y. It is a great stress reliever as well. Yoga is a great exercise option that can help women become more in touch with themselves. A little bit of pampering is great for women. Taking the extra time to fix their hair or makeup can make a real dif ference in the way they feel about themselves. Women do not have to wear makeup and fix their hair to be pretty or love themsel ves, but it can help to make them feel more confident. A nice massage from time to time is great as well. This can help women to relax and unwind at the end of a stressful day. Remember women, loving yourself is easier when you are not too stressed.
Now that we have focused on the inside of the body, let’s focus on the outside. Yes, earlier we talked about love being more than j ust what’s on the outside, but now that we have learned the ways for women to love who they are on the inside, we need to address the outside as well. This does not mean that women need to worry about all of their flaws, go on crash diets or get
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