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"You don't run the business, The business runs YOU."
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T
hese are the words from a prominent
After marrying,
Las Vegas Pioneer also known as "The
the couple
First Lady of Gambling and the First Lady
relocated
of Charity, Judy Bayley. Many of us here in
to California
the Valley have grown up attending various
where they
performances at the Bayley Theatre & Artemis
started a successful
Ham Hall located at our local University,
fruit cake business
UNLV. Only the real Las Vegas locals recall
which they later incorporated
the first Nevada woman to own and operate
and banked the money on some land outside
an entire Hotel & Casino empire after her
of Fresno. Their first establishment was the
late husband passed in 1964. Judy Bayley
Fresno Hacienda, which was so lucrative they
took the helm of the Hacienda empire she
grew into Bakersfield and Indio, becoming a
built with her husband and demonstrated
bona fide California based motel chain. The
herself to be a celebrated expert in hotel
glitz, glamour and explosive growth of Las
management, gambling and entertainment,
Vegas seemingly beckoned the Bayley's. With
and she generously contributed to the
their innovative business acumen, foresight
business, community, progress and cultural
and growth potential as well as being mixed
development of our fabulous city. Judy was
with their passion for the arts and ultimate
originally from Dallas, Texas and eventually
desire for making people happy, they truly
married Warren "Doc" Bayley from Wisconsin
enjoyed the fabulous entertainment the
in 1936. Before she met Doc, Judy was active
city offered. The Hacienda Hotel debuted
in her Father's Business in Dallas and modeled
here in Las Vegas in 1956 and the casino
for Niemen-Marcus, quite the savvy boss
in 1957 where the Mandalay Bay stands
babe very early in life. Warren Doc Bayley
today. During the 1950’s, here in Las Vegas,
found her natural charisma, warm hearted
the South end of the Strip was considered
nature, and stunning beauty completely
to be the outskirts of town, 2 miles down the
irresistible.
strip from the other hotels which created a
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more inclusive resort style setting for the
Since Doc was well aware of all the logistics involved in hotel
American Heart Fund, March of Dimes,
establishment and growth, as well as the Las Vegas infrastructure,
and many other countless community organizations and initiatives
he knew that Judy would be well prepared to rule his empire should
from helping abandoned animals to pushing equal rights initiatives.
anything happen to him and when he passed away in 1964, she
She was an all-around Women Who Wows, and we are proud to
was primed and positioned as The First Lady of Gambling, Queen of
have her as one of our incredible city founders. Judy was the first
Keno. She oversaw all the hotel operations for all their properties in
woman in Nevada History to be the sole owner and operator of a Las
Las Vegas and California and paved the way for many of the casino
Vegas Hotel and Casino and she maintained the fortress until her last
games that we enjoy playing to this day like Keno, Poker and Pan.
year with us in 1971. Her leadership and marketing foresight locked in an unforgettable legacy for
As a double major in Music and English, Judy was inherently fond of
a historic iconic hotel, the Hacienda and drew
entertainment and the arts and generously donated funds for the
international acclaim for our city.
establishment of the Judy Bayley Theater across from Artemis Ham Hall at UNLV. Doc and Judy donated and held events regularly for charity organizations much like the American Cancer Society,
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Hacienda, albeit less foot traffic.
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Native Juice.......................................................................................................... Pg. 02 Forever by Her Side............................................................................................... Pg. 08 A Young Woman's Journey to Motherhood...................................................... Pg. 16 Real Women of Substance...................................................................................Pg. 18 Who Is She?........................................................................................................... Pg. 22 Not So Hidden Jewelz........................................................................................... Pg. 28 An Iconic Self-Made Fashionista......................................................................... Pg. 38 Love Brings Us Hope............................................................................................. Pg. 42 The Beauty Column.............................................................................................. Pg. 48 She's the Bee's Knees............................................................................................ Pg. 50 Some Women Can't Stand Winter ..................................................................... Pg. 66
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ere at Real Vegas, we are full of
of you and the fact remains: I’m not afraid
replica or sheep in wolves clothing will prevail.
gratitude and thanks for this past
to eat alone, because I know what I bring
#familyfirst will always be our motto and every
holiday season has been the best one
to the table! With that being said, I can’t
single reader and advertiser is considered
to date! As I sit and reflect on all of 2019, I’m
remember a time I ever had to eat alone
our Real Vegas tribe! We are thankful
vastly aware that in order to grow and shed
because I’ve been truly blessed with such a
beyond belief for each and every one of
of what no longer serves you in both your
large and incredible family support system!
you. Where the fakers make condescending
professional career and personal lifestyle,
As the sibling of 8, our blessed family screams
comments and awful lies, we rise above.
it’s really just a matter of taking inventory.
the kind of abundance that can’t be bought.
Always remembering; confidence is silent,
You wouldn’t keep making deposits into an
So, last fall, I started the purge with my closet.
but insecurities are loud!! Our disposition here
account that remains to reflect a zero or
I’ve always been the girl who would hold
at Real Vegas will remain humble and full of
negative balance; therefore when it comes to
onto material items, mainly because of their
gratitude and please keep your eyes open
empty relationships between friends or family
sentimental value. So and so got me this shirt
for the phenomenal things we have in store
and you start putting down boundaries that
and it reminds me of this and that, etc... but as
for 2020!
are meant to protect you and the only people
I looked upon the wardrobe I’ve established
who get mad about these boundaries are the
over the 25+ past years; I thought to myself...
A special thank you to a beacon of light,
ones who benefited from you having none.
am I really going to rock those short fringe
generosity, wisdom and abundance is a
Those who really and genuinely love you will
jean shorts as a grandma? Nope... do I really
really beautiful one that’s extremely near and
understand when you express the boundaries
need to keep all of those mini dresses I still
dear to our heart, Sinni Singh. We couldn’t
that works for you and serves you and your
have from my 20’s that are all size 0, 2 or 4’s?
be more blessed and gracious to have your
current and future goals, not just for yourself
Again, nope... do I really need to hold on to
guidance as a spiritual mother and are
but ultimately important for the legacy you
those 20 plus year old purses? No... it all felt so
excited for what all of our futures entail. Also,
intend to leave and the mark you intend to
healing to rid of all of this unnecessary weight
please be sure to check out Bailey Wiener’s
make on your existence.
just taking up space in my closet. Much of that
journey to motherhood article in this special
was also altruistic in my personal relationship
feature edition! We will be composing Sinni’s
Real Vegas magazine had a baby on
with both family and friends. Keep what’s
“Real Love” column and Bailey’s “Journey to
Christmas Eve, December 24th at 5:44am. I
authentic, real and genuine but shed that
Motherhood and Beyond” column each and
am so blessed and proud to share with you
of which no longer or has never served its
every issue so you can stay up to date with
all that my oldest daughter, Bailey Wiener,
purpose in your life and it truly felt like a ton
real life stories and follow these incredible
gave birth to my first granddaughter, Eden
of bricks were removed from my shoulders!
journeys! Lastly, but never least; don’t forget to
Elise. It was one of the most precious and
Both literally and metaphorically. I remember
check out former Mayor, Oscar B. Goodman’s
beautiful milestones in my entire life and I’m
my late Godmother telling me; “I go through
contribution especially in this issue and each
absolutely thrilled to step into a brand-new
my closet every 6 months. And if I haven’t
and every issue thereafter as this specific
role as her Grandmother. As we all waited
worn it, I donate it or toss it out!” This always
article brought us to sweet tears for our former
eagerly anticipating her arrival for the past
proved difficult for me. But it felt so enriching
mayor and current Mayor; the admirable and
9+ months to meet our angelic new addition
and empowering to get rid of the old, dead
beloved, Mayor Carolyn Goodman. This piece
to the family, I had the urge to start purging
weight. Not just materially but also personally.
will lead any empath to tears!
serve me. As someone who has had difficult
We hosted baby Eden’s baby shower at the
Please be sure to follow us on social for all
time letting go of both people, material and
incredible Lola’s in Summerlin and it was
of our upcoming events and we greatly
sentimental things in my life in the past; this
evident that as both Eden’s mom and dad’s
appreciate your commitments to continue to
last year I have found this seemingly much
families all came together, that our beautiful
support and uphold something so real as Real
more simplistic in nature to do. I started with
family will continue to grow and be blessed.
Vegas magazine! From our hearts to your eyes
the realization that not all that are in your
As fifth generation local Las Vegans, we came
and ears, here’s to wishing everyone the best
boat or claim to be are actually rowing.
together and celebrated our anticipation of
winter leading into spring season we have
In fact, when you open your eyes to real
beautiful Granddaughter to be on both sides
ever seen!
revelation, it becomes easier to see that
of our beautifully blended families and we all
some of those you trusted by nature were in
molded together so well. We look forward to
fact poking holes, attempting to sink you and
this journey to come over the next year in 2020
your boat. Some call it glass ceilings, some
and of course sharing with you all each step
view it as manipulation to portray that they
of the way! What’s hard won’t come easy and
actually care about you when in fact they
wants easy won’t remain. The fruits of our spirit
keep making withdrawals and feeding off
are humble and meek in nature and no fake
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things in my life that are toxic and/or no longer
"I was so in love, so proud, so happy..."
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By: Oscar Goodman
W
hen you’ve been in love with someone
Basically, they opined that, “Of course, you just can’t
for almost 60 years, and married for 57 of
sit around the house. You have work you want to
them, most of the time you can finish a
finish.” With that she said that she would file for the
sentence they started. I knew when Carolyn called
office the next day. It was a non-issue as to whether
me that something was terribly wrong. She didn’t
she should tell the public of her condition. There
have to finish her sentence, because it wouldn’t
was the briefest of discussions, but it wasn’t even
have made any difference, I was already suffocating
close, the public was entitled to know what she said,
when she said she had been to the doctor and… I
and potentially other candidates were entitled to
was driving home when she called me, and the tears
make it part of their discussion with the voters, if they
cascaded down my cheeks and I couldn’t think,
deemed fit to do so.
other than to say I’ll be home, I’m on my way, I’m coming home.
The media was advised Carolyn would be filing at 9am the next day, nothing more, nothing less. The
When I came to the door, I went for her and hugged
TV channels and print media were present, City
her tightly. She was seemingly cool, while I was
Hall employees were there to show their support. A
scared to death, not for only her, but selfishly for me
little before 9, Carolyn asked the communications
since I knew I couldn’t live without her.
office to advise everyone, before she would go into the clerk’s office, she had wanted to say a few
The doctor told her after performing a mammogram
words. This piqued interest. The hallway filled up.
the week before, and taking a biopsy, that she
She went up to the many microphones, looked out,
had stage 2 breast cancer that it was contained,
acknowledged the attendees and began to speak.
and would be treatable. I can’t imagine how she
She wasted no time. Right off the bat she stated that
kept it to herself, and with that knowledge, had the
in the past few days she was diagnosed with stage
gumption to give her “State of the City” speech
2 breast cancer. I don’t think anyone heard much
as though she didn’t have a care in the world. Our
of what came after. The tears and gasps with those
4 children were at City Hall Chambers with their
in attendance flowed. The love and concern were
spouses and their children and discerned nothing
palpable.
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which would have suggested the turmoil that had to be coursing through her very being.
She spoke optimistically about the future, the
It was the day after that she told me. She said she
the energy of a pack of wolves. The euphoria was
had to tell our children. She called them to come
contagious with smiles, cheers, congrats and thanks.
over the house. 1st time she ever summoned them
She went in to declare that she was seeking re-
like that. She told them. They sat together trying to
election. The clerk who assisted in the process was
control their emotions, so Carolyn would not be upset
overcome with elation.
with their distress. After explaining the diagnosis, she said she had a serious decision she had to make and
I was so in love, so proud, so happy with the way
wanted their input and opinion. She had to decide
Carolyn was. Carolyn and I knew that I would be by
whether she would run for re-election to a third term
her side forever.
as Mayor of the City of Las Vegas.
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Motherhood By: Bailey Wiener
I
wanted to write a piece for this 2020 Women Who Wow special feature issue about the beauty of the journey into
motherhood, but I feel like it will be more real,
"...after all, this is a
honest and truthful to write some things also
REAL VEGAS baby ..."
about the struggle. You hear about women feeling empowered by the challenges facing this daunting journey to parenthood and I wish that were me. My desire was strong to write and share about my own personal journey to motherhood as after all, this is a Real Vegas baby who is directly related to Real Vegas magazine family and will be a 5th generation Las Vegas local, which is a pretty amazing and rare thing. I understand that it’s not sunshine and daisies for even the women that have loved being pregnant. The physical challenges; although not ideal, aren’t my concern. The emotional side of the spectrum is where I feel I was hit by a bus. Everyone’s story is different and beautiful in its own way, but here is some insight into my journey. First, I felt the nausea. I almost didn’t even have to take a pregnancy test to know I was pregnant. That didn’t stop me from taking 10 more after the
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original test already confirmed what my body already knew. I took the test all alone and immediately started shaking and trembling. This was the moment I came to the realization that my whole life was about to change forever.
proved to be one of the most challenging
gender with some of our closest family and
Now, I am just days away from giving birth
and scariest experiences of my life. The
friends. I felt like if I knew the gender, I would
to her and officially almost fully through the
1st trimester I felt sick and continually like
be able to feel a stronger connection to the
pregnancy and I am ready to deliver her and
a mess. The 2nd trimester felt more like a
little bean inside of me. Once I found out the
meet my beautiful baby girl, Eden.
waiting game to me, but during this time
gender, I was able to visualize my life a little
I will continue to write and share about
I felt comfortable to share the good news
more clearly, but even up until now I think
the steps of motherhood and all of the
with my close friends and family about the
the connection will be so amazingly insane
moments I encounter in newborn baby stage,
journey I was embarking on with my 1st
and beautiful when I can hear her cry and
breastfeeding and throughout her life to
pregnancy. I applaud the women that have
hold my little sweet girl in my arms. I long for
share with her moments that I am certain
the patience to actually wait to find out the
the moment where I can see my precious
will pass by so quickly. We hope you enjoy
gender of their baby, and although initially I
baby’s face! She kicks and kicks day and
seeing her development and learning more
was going to attempt to wait until the baby’s
night. She kicks when she hears music, when
about my journey to motherhood and baby
arrival to learn what the gender was; mainly,
I drink something cold, when I eat something
Eden’s transition in the days and issues of the
I just wanted to be sure my baby would be
sweet, and especially when she hears her
magazine to come.
a healthy baby. I ended up giving in to the
father’s voice. It’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever
strong desire to find out the gender. I was
experienced in my entire life so far. These little
just so excited to see what I was going to be
pleasures are what makes all the heartburn,
having. I soon found out we were having a
aches, pains, and crazy emotional battles all
girl and we had a small and intimate gender
worth it.
reveal party at my mom’s house to share the
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Abbie Friedman
Dida Clifton
Kamelia Kohlmeier
Monica Pappas
Alexandra Barilla
Dina Ladah
Kema Ogden
Natalie DeNardo
Kimberly Joi McDonald
Natalie Manning
Alexandra Glassman
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Dr. Amel Youssef
Alexis Amity
Dr. Bess Chang
Kimberly Schofield
Nieve Malandra
Alexis Aranda
Dr. Eva Littman
Krista Whitley
Nina Waldman
Alison Wainwright
Dr. Hayley Brown
Kristen Mainor
Nittaya Parawong
Alison Wainwright
Dr. Renee Coffman
Kristin Cogburn
Noel Terracina
Allison Monette
Dr. Souzan El-Eid
Kristine Williams Anderson
Pam Payne
Alyson McCarthy
Dr. Suzie Su
Lark Williams
Paula Reis
Amanda Connor
Dr. Victoria Chen
Leah Vigil
Peggy Pruchnicki
Amanda Kouretas
Dr. Vinne Chen
Leiandra Gaskill
Rachel Horton
Amy Rosetti
Eliza Budiarto
Leila Hale
Rachel Smith
Andrea Dupper
Elizabeth Teramoto
Leticia Mitchell
Rachelle Razon
Andrea Schubert
Ella Gagiano
Lia Yulianti
Rane Rose
Anja Ringgren Loven
Erica Harvey
Lilly Ruiz
Raquel Ryan
Ann Simmons Nicholson
Erika Kimble
Linda Gonzales
Rita Vaswani
Anna Billings
Eva Martin
Linda Naw
Robyn Yates
Anna Zakowska/Cartwright
Falisha Rexford
Lisa Davis
Safia Campbell
Arezou Piroozi
Fauzia Carullo
Lisa Santwer
Sandy Roche
Ashley Hawks
Gabriela Loredon
Lisa Smith
Sara Colson
Ashley Vlastaris
Galit Rozen
Lissette Waugh
Sarah Guindy
Ayesha Mehdi
Gatha Stephens
Lola Elizabeth Pokorny
Sarah Thornton
Beli Andaluz
Gigi Roundtree
Lori Nelson
Shannon Wilkinson
Betsy Lemper
Gina Corena
Madeline Kelley
Shawn Smith
Betty Bonanno
Ginnie Salazar
Mallory Nathan
Shelley Berkley
Brandi Cassady
Glenda Lippman-Monkarsh
Mandy McKeller
Sheryl Best
Brandy White Elk
Heather Harris
Marcella Williams
Sinni Singh
Brenda Beltran
Holly Silvestri
Maria Miuccio
Stacey Laricchia
Brittany Madsen
Ina Mohan
Mariah Fineman
Steph MacKenzie
Brooke Neubauer
Jainine Jaffer
Maribeth Trainor
Susan Spencer
Candace Carr Easdale
Jamescia Hambrick
Marissa Castillo
Sydney Smith
Carolynn Towbin
Jamie Kiger
Mary Vail
Tammy Eden
Cassie Mor
Janice Wolfenbarger
Mayor Carolyn Goodman
Tamra Trainer
Cathy Brooks
Jasmine Taylor
Meena Ramanathan
Tania Michaels
Cathy Jones
Jenna Montijo
Meesha Araich
Tiffanie Craddock
Chera Leigh
Jillian Batchelor
Melanie Jupp
Tiffany Jackson
Connie Naill-Hunt
Jennifer Bradley
Melissa Warren
Tracy Eglet
Courtney Grossa
Jennifer Braster
Mercedes Martinez
Tricia Costello
Cyndy Robbins
Jennifer Burbank
Merri Perry
Trish Nash
Dani Bradford
Jennifer Ciancio Ronquillo
Michele Fiore
Trish Williams
Darcy Spears
Jennifer Lynne Phillips
Michele Rothstein
Trisha Marie Chamberlain
Dawn Gibbons
Jennifer Vaughan
Michelle Cadiz
Trisha Marie Chamberlain
Debbie Banko
Jennifer Walsh
Michelle Curran
Tyra Bell-Holland
Debbie Roxarzade
Jerrie Merritt
Michelle Howard
Tzigane Libson
Deborah Clayton
Jesika Towbin-Mansour
Michelle Velez
Victoria Seaman
Denise LaForest
Jill Worley
Molly Hamrick
Virginia Toalepai
Deshani Hughes
Jodi Friedman
Molly O'Bryant
Wendi Schweigart
Desiree Sagesse
Julie Adams
Monica Garin
Di Redman Wolfgram
Kady Casullo
Monica Jackson
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LEA RN
WHO SHE ? is
The Mystique of
GORGEOUS SPIRITUALITY meets
POWERFUL BUSINESSWOMAN By: Candice Wiener
T
he pure essence is one of the things
embodies true grace and elegance that
in addition to mobile homes she owns in
that draws us to the beautiful and
she displays in her everyday life. Owner of
multiple states as well as rental properties.
mystifying Sinni Singh. Often referred
businesses in 4 different states including her
It’s no mystery to us that Sinni handles all
to by her amazing staff as Ms. Sinni, this real
mining operation, Flintrock Products based
of her 11 LLC’s in the utmost professional
woman of substance exudes a pure, gentle
out of Oklahoma, her healing center, “Home
manner. Flintrock Products has multiple plants
and loving nature like no other woman I’ve
4 Divine Healing”, and subsidiary location
which make various grades, to supply for
ever met. The powerful and nurturing qualities
of Flintrock Products offices here in Las
bridge decking and the road building. Flint
she embodies is like a real kind of love. Sinni
Vegas, companies in Missouri and California,
is a product that is much like Sinni; strong
yet flexible in all aspects of the products
from all over. She has an incredible Brazilian
as bridges tend to sway and the flexibility
chakra machine that helps aid her to help
of the stone makes it an ideal material for
open up people’s chakras to assist her in
bridges. Perpendicularly, Sinni herself is
healing and helping to align their past pains
also strong and flexible in her professional
and provide true peace and healing in their
and business life. She has a generous and
lives. Generously, Ms. Sinni offered sessions to
loving nurturing spirit, yet a strong business
myself and I got to first-hand experience her
acumen in which she has to remain firm and
gifts. When you first come into her healing
masculine with all of her employees; while
center, she gives you a contract to sign that
balancing a very strong feminine healing
is essentially a contract between yourself
energy. She has always used her obstacles as
and God stating that you will simply pay it
steppingstones to rise higher. When she found
forward when you receive blessings from her
out her past manager was dishonest, she
healing powers. This was certainly something
made the decision to move to Oklahoma.
very unique that I had never experienced.
After removing him from the company, she
Eastern countries are seemingly much
made her company more successful. True to
more advanced when it comes to healing
form as Sinni is, she withstood the low blows
modalities. It’s very interesting to learn about
and emerged stronger than ever; like a true
the holistic type of treatments Sinni provides.
stone or diamond in my opinion, through this obstacle similar to the sedimentary refinery
Her magnetic nature intrinsically draws you
process. She says it took coming through the
into Sinni and creates an instinctive desire to
fire multiple times to become pure gold.
want to learn more about her. We can only imagine that men are lining up to take her
In addition to this woman who wows us
out and have the opportunity to meet this
each and every day’s boss babe mentality,
fascinating and equally gorgeous woman.
Sinni exemplifies the epitome of a balanced
Always impeccably dressed, women also look
woman leading a very delicately balanced
up to Sinni and admire her image and noble
life both professionally and personally. Sinni
stature. A natural stunner, she so humbly
also runs her healing center here in Las Vegas
gives of herself and what Sinni is all about is
and conducts healings for specific individuals
a beautiful energy and aura. It’s no wonder
who seek out her healing strengths and gifts
she is a master manifestor and allows God
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and the universe to continue to bestow on intellect and has learned what some may refer to as a secret; she most definitely has unmerited favor and is blessed beyond measure by creating the energy she wants in her life whilst manifesting God’s favor in her world. Her standards are high and for good reason. You’d have to be a man of substance beyond measure with impeccably high standards to approach her with an intimate intent. Sinni has a strong desire to motivate and guide our youth. Her work with the youth shelter in Las Vegas is admirable to say the least.
Every Wednesday she worked with
around 80 youths, ages 16 to 25, teaching them mediation and how to create vision boards. She would also provide them with pizza, dessert and drinks. Motivating them, guiding them and simply just loving them; and letting them know dreams do come true and showing them how to make them come true.
Also, an avid animal lover, Sinni has 4 German Shepherds, (pictured on our front cover is one of her Shepherds, Rock). Rock is a beautiful dog and very well trained and behaved. Sinni also has a horse she loves dearly named Rocky. Sinni will be authoring a continual column in Real Vegas each and every issue. Keep an eye out for her King & Queen article every quarter. Each issue she will share her feelings about real love from a Queens perspective and we will be looking for submissions from a Kings perspective to work with her to coincide this intriguing journalist piece each issue. If you are interested in giving the Kings perspective portion of the ongoing article for consideration in an upcoming issue, please email: info@realvegasmagazine.com
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her what she prays for. Sinni is of such high
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n o i t a Invit
to know
REAL LOVE By: Sinni Singh
more pleasurable if you have a partner who is
not the right time to analyze the relationship
you read stories of powerful kings
going in the same direction. The only way you
if you want to think independently. Most of
and queens and you see the
will know it if you have invested time in getting
the decisions to move forward in relationships
ones who made history. People still learn from
to know each other. If you are dreaming about
are taken in the energy of the influence of
them, and they are the kings and queens who
owning a private jet and your partner just want
the other person. If one person wants to be in
experience true love because that’s where
a reliable car, then you’re not in alignment and
the relationship their energy can influence the
real power resides. When you fall in love things
the both of you coming together will cause
decision to move forward in it. The best way to
that were dull suddenly you experience them
friction.
be sure that it’s the right relationship and it’s coming fully from you is when you know what
as being much brighter. You feel fully alive
to do.
and motivated to achieve amazing things.
When you are in a relationship where you both
What is the mystery? Everyone around you can
have same dreams and are working towards
feel the difference in you and then something
the same goal, it naturally becomes a lasting
A happy relationship is complementary to
changes. You go in doubt about your feelings.
relationship. Men and women have different
one another. When you are in a relationship
You go into a deeper disturbance within you
strengths that come to them naturally. Being
that is of complement and not of competition
and then conflict arrives. You try to figure out
with a partner who is balanced makes life fun.
or conflict, then you thrive. A relationship is
what changed. You lose the desire to do things
Vision boards are very helpful in keeping a
supposed to bring the best in you and that can
that used to excite you. Life feels burdensome.
clear vision and seeing your partner’s vision. For
only happen if you have a supportive partner
Either you get yourself busy with work, so you
instance, if you have a house by the water on
whose dreams are same as your dreams. It
don’t have to think about it, or you get into
your vision board and a boat but your partner
helps dreams manifest when you believe in
another relationship with the next person you
has a house in the desert on their vision board,
them, talk about them and get excited. The
meet, and then same experience happens
or if you are a person who likes to plan and
universe thrives on the energy of excitement
again. What went wrong is the question?
save for a flourishing future and your partner
and love and you get universal support that
Love at first sight. When you are attracted to
is a big spender and doesn’t like to save that
manifest and make your dreams come true.
someone physical appearance is the first thing
opens up a conflict. If you have chosen a
What the universe wants for you is to be in love.
you see, and you feel the chemistry. Then the
partner who has the same goals, then none of
next step is to get to know the person. Do you
these obstacles will arise. When neither of you
Sinni Singh is a queen in her own right. Real
remember in school chemistry was just one
have to give up on your dreams and neither
Vegas will be discussing topics about real love
subject not the whole course? Chemistry has
one is trying to change the other, it makes life
between men and women in each upcoming
its importance but there are other aspects of
easier and much more fulfilling. When you have
issue. We are currently looking for a counter
a lasting relationship. What’s your goal for the
support at home you perform better at work.
part of a man who is living his best life as a
relationship and does it match the goals of the
When you bring harmony in your relationship
modern-day king in both his personal and
other person? Do you have the same vision for
you are more productive because your energy
professional life that is interested in writing
life? Let’s say you went to buy a Ferrari and
is flowing in your success, not in your conflict.
from the king’s perspective on topics related to love. We are also accepting questions from
you are attracted to the beauty of it then you went on a test drive. You are impressed with
Love making generates the most powerful
readers that want to have Sinni (as a modern-
the performance, but you don’t just stop there
energy that we call orgasms. It has much more
day queen) and the king to answer. Please
and buy the car. You have to figure out the
significance other than the simple fact that
submit your interest and request to: info@
payments, insurance, durability, etc. Then you
it feels good. You become one with another
realvegasmagazine.com
see if it aligns with what you want, and you
person. It is the most intimate exchange.
with any requests.
decide to buy it. So, it will bring you lasting joy.
The energy exchange that happens during
Let’s say if you got emotionally invested just
an orgasm stays in you for three days. You
We look forward to
by the looks of it and didn’t take the time to
can’t be independent in your own energy for
bringing you this each
investigate anything else, the experience will
next three days. Your feelings, your thought
and every issue.
be very different. Journey of life becomes lot
processes are intermingled for that period. It’s
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hen you look in the history of love,
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By: Alisha Wiener
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L
as Vegas Native Jewlz, professionally
modern design and studio lighting create
Jewlz inspires hundreds of women in our
known as Julie Adams, certainly
an air of professionalism that make this a
local community every day. The joy of
embodies the Real Vegas magazine’s
unique experience, not just getting your hair
helping individuals look and feel better in her
Woman Who Wow concept in her everyday
done. "VIVA" is located right across from
profession sparked a joy in Jewlz that inspired
life. Born in Las Vegas, Jewlz had a lifelong
the Red Rock Hotel & Casino in upscale
her to create her Non-Profit Organization
inspiration to help make Las Vegas the
Summerlin and "9037" nearby on Sahara and
called Carestream. With Carestream, Jewlz
best place possible in the world. Jewlz
Fort Apache.
is able to give haircuts and personal care
creatively expresses this inspiration for our
to individuals in our community whom
city as an entrepreneurial businesswoman
Much like Jewlz herself, both of her Salons
otherwise would not have the means to
leading 2 teams of creative stylists for both
are incredibly comfortable and inviting. The
do so themselves. Jewlz finds stimulus in
of her state-of the art salons; bringing
first impression upon walking into her salons,
so many of her projects and community
both to her philanthropic efforts with her
you will feel right at home. Jewlz cleverly
events while continuing to inspire and speak
non-profit organization, Carestream and
explored different styles & revitalized both
positivity to her teams, with "VIVA", "9037"
Jewlz is also the mother of three beautiful
spaces to give a luxurious yet comfortable
& Carestream. Jewlz is truly a hidden gem
daughters. Jewlz beautifies Las Vegas on
beautifying experience. With both her
here in Las Vegas and we encourage you to
an individual and community scale. Both
Salons, Jewlz runs 2 teams of highly expertly
visit her salons in Summerlin and Carestream
her Salons, "Viva" & "9037" encapsulate
trained & qualified stylists as well as talented
who holds monthly events for the Las Vegas
everything the beauty experience should
creatives who look up to her for inspiration
Community Progress with their “Cuts for Kids”
have. The ambiance is friendly and inviting
and motivation of her leadership, business
program. You will be truly enriched after
like a friend’s elegant living room. The
skills and business acumen.
meeting her and her team! She is one of our
top Women Who Wow for Real Vegas and
“When given the opportunity to become a
unstoppable. We’ve set
that goes without question and measure.
salon owner it was always just that simple. I
a new benchmark. The
was chosen for this. Every salon I have ever
love for our craft and our
“My girls have been "my reason" for 20 years.
owned a part of, is because someone has
community will guide us
Everything I have done has been in hopes
asked me to step in, make changes or take
as we continue to give
of giving them the life they deserve. They're
the lead. My love for my craft comes from
more and do more.”
so worth it, I’ve learned to love my craft
my love for the people I get to meet along
Adds Jewlz.
knowing it is to provide for them.
the way. Every day is a new day. And every
moment is an opportunity to do something
Carestream was created after a failed
that can change the way a person feels. As
attempt, one Thanksgiving when I wanted
stylists, we’re responsible for so much more
to go feed the homeless. I was too worried
than our clients’ look and overall image. We
about poisoning them that it created so
get the call when a family member is fighting
much stress I had to find another way to
cancer. When they or even their child is
give back. I wanted my kids to grow up
pregnant. We are the first to know what’s
helping others, loving the community and
going on in their lives. We’re so blessed to be
this beautiful city, that we get to call home.
the people they come to with their hearts
Everything I've done is for them. Because
full or broken and know that they will leave
I know they're always watching. I always
feeling so much better. What we do is so
wanted their normal to be so much more
much more than hair. We hold a space for
then to be raised by a single mom,” says
clients that is so sacred it can’t be replaced.
Jewlz.
And together as a team, our salons are
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A
nne Fontaine was born in Rio de
her local Las Vegas General Manager, Anna
proceeds to her foundation, the Anne
Janeiro, Brazil and has seemingly
Billings, who has also been in the fashion
Fontaine Foundation. Fontaine moved to
had a long-time love and passion
industry for many years and brings a ton of
France when she was 18 to study biology and
for fashion. Launching her incredible brand,
experience to the Anne Fontaine location
never imagined that she would become a
Anne Fontaine, at the young age of 22
right here at the Forum Shops at Caesar’s
fashion designer. Her passion for doing her
after discovering a trunk of white shirts in her
Palace. A high-profile boutique right on the
part to preserve the environment was brought
husband’s family’s attic, she created her
strip where tourists and locals alike can go
on after her spending 6 months living with the
fist collection and opened her first store in
to get a sharp and classy looking ensemble.
Canela tribe in Amazonia. In 2011, Fontaine
the Saint-Germain are of Paris in 1994. Her
Fontaine received the French National Order
created the New York-based Anne Fontaine
husband, Ari Zlotkin was running his family
of Merit and received the award of l'élan de
Foundation, to inspire support of reforestation
business manufacturing white shirts for men
Mode in 2006 by the French Federation of
and to help facilitate the protection of
in Normandy. Anne and Ari co-founded
Fashion.
endangered forests. The Foundation's projects are focused on the Brazilian Atlantic
the Anne Fontaine brand and additional stores followed 1 year later in Boston and
The company now operates 60 locations
forest, also known as the Mata Atlântica. The
Toyko. Her brand is well known for the
nationwide, with 28 of those locations being
Foundation has planted 40,000 trees thus far
iconic white women’s shirts and blouses,
based in the USA. The love of the classic white
attributing to her philanthropic desires.
yet, has expanded immensely to now offer
button up shirts comes from the symbolic
accessories, shoes and handbags. Let’s get
meaning of white in her hometown of Brazil
Anne Fontaine has a vast area of embellished
real when we talk about classic items for your
meaning purity, good luck and happiness.
and fabulous collections in all their 60 locations as well as online and us Las Vegas
wardrobe and the timeless beauty of simple but luxurious elegance. That’s what the Anne
Not just a fashion designer, entrepreneur and
locals are very fortunate to have a location
Fontaine collections and brand represents to
businesswoman, Anne is also a celebrated
right here in our hometown at the Forum
me. We were 1st introduced to her brand by
philanthropist donating a portion of her
Shops at Caesar’s as well.
RVM: Who was your most inspirational and/or
RVM: And where and when do you find most
favorite designer of all time?
of your creative ingenuity when developing lines for your brand?
AF: Saint Laurent has been an inspiration for me. He was one of the first people to dress
AF: I like to look back at the history of
women in men’s suiting. I love the idea of
fashion and how some of the first designers
masculine glamour mixed with femininity. I
help evolve it into an art and outlet
like to see women being given confidence
of expression. It is important
by what they wear, and still being able to
for me to provide my
be sexy, chic, and glamourous. I also love
customer with beautiful
Comme de Garcons Rei Kawakubo, she
clothing she can
is an artist that knows how to draw you in
show her personality
using the expression of the fabric textures. I
through. When we
am attracted to 3 dimensional fabrics and
are comfortable
texture on clothing, and she uses a lot of
and feel good on
this in her work. I like to play around with this
the outside, our
concept as I design, it adds an element of
true confidence,
interest that is special and eye-catching.
creativity, and happiness come
RVM: What is your favorite collection that
out from the inside.
you’ve ever designed for the Anne Fontaine
It is important
brand?
for me to make every woman feel
AF: I will never forget my first collection of
beautiful this way to
white shirts. It was the first time I was able
embrace who they
to see my vision come to life and see what
really are. Nature is
I was trying to express in the clothing. This
also a big inspiration
moment was very moving and continues
for me, I love the
to be an inspiration for me. When I finish
natural beauty and
a collection, I don’t like to look back at it
wonderment of what
because it no longer has the new inspiration
our planet has to
that I am feeling and trying to express.
offer. There is a simple
Whichever collection I am working on is
pleasure in admiring
always my new favorite. Starting a new
things like the colors
collection or season is very exciting for
of a butterfly wing,
me, and love to know that I get another
or a beetle shell. I
opportunity to create beauty through my
like to bring this into
clothing.
my accessories
and cufflink
RVM: What are your favorite textures you
collection so that
often use in the majority of your designs?
we can wear it every day.
AF: I like to use natural fabrics like the poplin cotton in the white shirts. I am drawn to the purity of white, and its endless possibilities to be draped into each unique design. I love to use organza too; it has the ability to organically mold into the feminine shape. Textured and 3D fabrics are also important in my designs. They give a variety and allow for the customer to choose what their sensations are drawn to. In addition, I like to use a lot of lace and feminine trims because it is important for me to celebrate femininity.
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LOLA,
Owner and Founder
A LOUISIANA KITCHEN
southern comfort food Some of the best
in all of Las Vegas you will find at
LOLA’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN
By: Henry Black III
style barbecue shrimp, bronzed shrimp and
Southern cuisine here in Las Vegas.
grits, fettuccine Alfredo with blackened
Lola’s Louisiana Kitchen takes the
chicken, jambalaya chicken and sausage,
guest’s experience to new levels by sticking
bronzed catfish and grits, shrimp Creole,
to its New Orleans roots. Lola’s encapsulates
shrimp etouffee with delicious red beans and
the Southern Louisiana attitude through its
rice. And, of course Lola’s boasts delicious
welcoming interior designing to the famous
dessert items that are decorated with some
flaming flavor of their Jambalaya and other
of the unique tastes of the southern comforts
dishes. Lola Pokorny, the owner of Lola’s is
including sweet potato pecan pie, many
a Louisiana native who has always had a
variations of bread pudding and a decadent
passion for sharing the amazing flavors of her
chocolate cake.
home to be experienced by people all over the world. Diners literally travel from all over to
Lola’s has 2 locations to serve the greater
experience her delicious delectable dishes.
Las Vegas area; 1 in Downtown Las Vegas
After being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and
in the Holsum Lofts, off of Charleston and
Dives with Guy Fieri on the Food Network.
Main Street and 1 location in Summerlin off of
Guests from all over the world, including
Town Center and Summerlin Parkway, where
Dubai and further regions have reportedly
the environment is slightly different from one
told Lola that they were drawn to her
another, but the amazing food and menu
restaurant from seeing the episode of Diners,
is the same. With each location you have
Drive-Ins and Dives.
distinct accents that make it unique from the other and will not want to resist the desire
two
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you have a cocktail or a glass of wine from
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have shaped their menu to satisfy the most
amazing drink specials, or you can sit back
specific of our Las Vegas foodies. Some of
and sip a calming mojito while relaxing in the
Lola’s signature dishes feature creamy hot
beautiful garden for brunch & drink specials
crab and artichoke dip, crab cakes with
at the Summerlin location, but this restaurant
a lemon garlic aioli, craw puppies, gumbo
is one that the entire family can enjoy. Oh,
and charbroiled oysters. They also have the
and did we mention Lola is a die hard Saints
best chicken fingers ever! Their impressive
fan? There is nothing but black and gold
salads include their signature “Orange Bowl
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ola’s is the local spot for down home
LOVE
HOPE
BRINGS US
BECAUSE CHILDREN CANNOT BE WITCHES
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DINNødhjælp Making an International Difference By: Candice Wiener
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H
ere at Real Vegas, we recently
him of being a witch and abandoned him.
named "the most inspiring person of the year
watched a video that went viral on
When Anja Ringgren Lovén found the infant,
2016" by Germany's OOOM magazine, in
the internet of an incredible woman
she shared a video of her giving him water,
the midst of some pretty strong competition
rescuing a young 2-year-old boy in Nigeria.
and now he is known by the name she gave
that she defeated for the esteemed #1 title,
Her philanthropic work started years ago
him, Hope. Although Hope was severely
including Pope Francis, the Dalai Lama,
for the youth in Africa and has some pretty
malnourished when Anja found him and his
Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg,
impressive results, with her organization,
body was infested with worms, she felt that
Bob Dylan, Charlize Theron, Leonardo
DINNødhjælp, saving over 70+ young
there was a strong chance for his recovery
DiCaprio and more, based on measures of
children’s lives thus far. We couldn’t watch
and therein the reason she named him
cadence regarding her philanthropic heart
the entire video without tearing up with both
Hope. She continued to raise awareness
and heroic humanitarian efforts.
sadness from the initial state in which she
and funds to help provide the necessary
found him roaming the streets for 8 months
medical treatment and blood transfusions
Grievously, the facts remain that many
at the young age of 2-years-old, scavenging
Hope so desperately needed to combat
citizens in the central Nigerian society
for food to simply survive and ultimately
the conditions he suffered on the brink of
believe in witchcraft assuming that certain
tears of joy for the phenomenal transition
death before Anja found him. Anja is well
children and women are witches. Those
of this child. His parents seemingly accused
known for her humanitarian work and was
that are deemed to be witches are subject
to abuse and neglect, both physically and
RVM: What was the inspiration as
mentally that arise from the stigmatism that
a young child for you to one day
is cast upon them and perpetuated by child
travel to Africa and help children
witch hunting in Nigeria. Some of the victims
in need?
have been said to have been burned to death and buried alive based on the stigma.
ARL: I grew up with my mom
Poverty and religion are said to be the
and two sisters. My parents got
biggest proponents of the belief system and
divorced when I was only 3 years
Anja is certainly doing her part to educate
old. My father was an alcoholic.
those among the villages as she believes
My sisters and I were surrounded
education is fundamental in putting an end
by love and care from our mom.
to those being harmed or casted out of
She was a strong woman. My mom
society and labeled as witches.
worked in an elderly home and she always told and taught me that it´s important to take care of
Land of Hope care center, which is the
people in need. My mom gave me
largest of its kind in the region. The center
all the tools of the importance of
and team provide trauma counseling for
taking care of people in need and
the orphans, psychosocial development,
she often told me about African
physical fitness activities and much more
children who were starving if I did
regarding positive development for
not finish my food. So, from a very
the children, in addition to awareness
young age I developed a very
and advocacy for the locals within the
strong fascination about African
community. She and her team educate
children, and I developed a huge interest in
villagers to contact their facility if a child is
the African culture. As a young child I began
accused so they can provide an alternative.
to dream about travelling to African to make a difference for vulnerable children. My
We caught up with one of our 2020 Women
mom died of cancer when I was only 23
who Wow for Real Vegas and had a Q&A
years old and after her death, I was really
session with the benevolent Anja.
struggling with the pain of losing her. She was my hero and the person who gave me strength and courage. My dream to travel to Africa and help children was no longer an option because the sorrow and pain filled me up and I became very weak. It took me almost 10 years before I found my strength again to pursue my dream. But when I did, I did it with all the passion, caring and love my mom taught me and I finally found my home again, in Africa. RVM: How long has the problem of families accusing their young of being witches date back and does this stigmatism and belief take place in specific regions of Africa or all over the continent? ARL: From the late 15th century to the late 18th century a wave of persecution washed across parts of Europe. Tens of thousands of people were executed for witchcraft. In Denmark more than 2,000 women were killed; burned alive on the stake because of witchcraft accusations. Belief in magic was almost universal in the past. Almost
all cultures believed that you could use supernatural means to help hunting, to make your crops grow better or to make humans or animals more fertile. Magic could also be used to heal the sick. For the great majority of people who lived before the
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18th century, magic was an ordinary part of everyday life. To them the world was a mysterious and frightening place. They did not know what caused disease and other natural phenomena and so they sometimes assumed there was a supernatural explanation. Witch accusations is a growing problem in many African countries, especially in Nigeria. The causes of witch accusations may be due to death and illness in the family. It can be crop failures, layoffs, or infertility. According to traditional African beliefs, everything has a supernatural cause, and very often it’s the children that are made to be the scapegoats. Superstition in Nigeria is most common in the states of Cross River State, Rivers State and Akwa Ibom State where I live and run my children center Land of Hope. In Akwa Ibom the Pentecostal Christianity believes are mixed with local tribal religions to a deadly cocktail that involves belief in witches and exorcism.
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Anja and her husband, David, now run the
RVM: What is the portion of
their actions directly impact the
proceeds your organization
outcome of a situation. The same
gives back from the donations it
goes for our snails. Our snails require
receives?
a clean and damp environment that is not to cramped. Our snails
ARL: If people want to know
and fish need to be fed like any
about how we spend donations
other animal. When we teach
our financial reports are by law
our children to accept chores, it
published on my website. We use
encourages a feeling of pride in
a lot of volunteers in Denmark to
accomplishment and fosters a
run my organization to be able to
sense of responsibility. We have
spend most part of the donations
sent our children to different
on charity and not so much on
bootcamps for many years during
administration fees. That has
school holidays. It gives not only
always been my focus.
the children, but also us a chance
RVM: What was the most heinous
to know the children’s skills and
rescue that will forever stick out in
interests. In general, employment
your mind?
opportunities require vocational skills. School education is therefore
ARL: My Nigerian husband, David
not enough to secure the future of
Emmanuel Umem, myself and
our children. In today’s world too
our team have been on more
many students are unable to get
than hundreds of rescue mission during the past 7 years. Right now, we have 72 children, all accused of witchcraft, living with us at Land of Hope. I cannot mention a rescue that is more heinous than the
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other. All of our children have been beaten, abused and tortured. But what haunts me the most is actually not so much the abuse. It is the fear and loneliness I see in the children’s eyes. Imagine being outcasted by your community and trying to survive on the street and being hunted in the night because someone wants you dead. The loneliness of not being wanted, loved and cared for is much more worse than the actual abuse itself. RVM: What strengthens you to keep up the good, humanitarian work when challenges
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are presented? ARL: My son, my husband and the children. Despite the challenges we face on daily basis in Nigeria, our children are always full of life and hope. If you wake up in the morning and feel hopeless, the smiles of the children and their happiness is the greatest motivation one can ever have. And keep in mind, that it is not me who has gone through hell, it is the children. And if they can smile every morning, despite the abuse and torture in their past, then I have nothing to complain about.
My son is the greatest accomplishment in my life. He makes life so much more beautiful, and he and my husband give me strength and hope every day. And then I´m very lucky to have the most passionate and devoted team in the world. Today we have 53 staff at Land of Hope, and every day they work hard to develop and educate our children into strong individuals full of courage and self-esteem. RVM: With education on the forefront at the Land of Hope, what are the other primary focuses for the children that are also very important to the center? ARL: Entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of any modern economy. We want to teach our children how to start their own business because it´s not all of our children that will continue to study at university. Some of them don´t have the qualifications or desire to study after they finish high school. So, they need to grow and develop their entrepreneur skills to become successful. For example: The children, supervised by our agriculture and horticulture teachers, are responsible for the wellbeing of our animals. Our fish tanks teach our children lessons in the fields of biology, chemistry and environmental science. The children learn responsibility, respect for nature, and how
suitable employment due to the lack of employable skills. I believe, without any doubt, that it is possible to eradicate poverty if every society in the world genuine invest in children’s education, development and health care. At Land of Hope we also see sports as an essential part of our children’s development. Sports play an important role in educating children as it teaches them to become strong from inside and also develop a fit and healthy body. Physical activity stimulates growth and leads to improved physical and emotional health. Today, research shows that the importance of physical activity in children is stronger than ever. Combining sports and education helps children to develop a self-motivating spirit. Sports education has a direct impact on maintaining the child’s health and increasing their physical strength. Our children are very active every day in different sports. We have a very big football field, volleyball field and a field for other athletic games. Many of our children have amazing sport talent. RVM: What are some recognizable companies in the U.S. that have contributed to Land for Hope and made a positive impact, if any thus far?
ARL: Only a very few so far. Currently, we are mostly supported by companies in Denmark, Germany and European countries, but we do have some private donors from the U.S. I hope to have more companies from the U.S. to sponsor us in the future. RVM: Do you live in Nigeria? And, if so, do you ever travel back home to Denmark? ARL: I live in both Denmark and in Nigeria. I´m booked for conferences very often to give keynote speeches in Denmark and I have a lot of fundraising work in Denmark, interviews, meetings with sponsors etc., so I cannot stay full time in Nigeria, but, I try to spend as much time in Nigeria as possible. RVM: What’s the most common language spoken at Land of Hope? Has there been any language barrier that you have had to overcome to effectively communicate with
What I love most about our work is to witness the
INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION of the CHILDREN
the children and locals? ARL: No, not at all because the national
populated country in Africa with almost 200
the government by giving the children in
language in Nigeria is English so that is the
million people. It is a country divided in two;
our home a good sound and qualitative
language we speak. All schools in Nigeria
the Muslims in the north and the Christians
education, because it is key to open the
teach in English, but, Nigerians often use
in the south. Thousands of people have
doors of awareness.
their own local African language when they
died over the past few years in communal
speak with each other. In our area the name
attacks led by the Islamic State-aligned Boko
RVM: Aside from Hope, what are a few of
of the language is ibibio. There are over 500
Haram. Separatist aspirations have also been
your other greatest “success stories” in the
native languages spoken in Nigeria.
growing and the imposition of Islamic law
children’s lives?
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in several northern states has embedded RVM: Do you feel that the Nigerian
divisions and caused thousands of Christians
ARL: All our children are survivors and
government could do anything additionally
to flee. Nigeria's insecurity has added
therefore they are all success stories. What
to help alleviate the problem of the
to its economic woes, hindering foreign
I love most about our work is to witness
abandonment and rejection of “so-called”
investment. The former British colony is one
the incredible transformation of the
witch children? Have they already done
of the world's largest oil producers, but few
children. From the day we rescue a child to
anything in an effort to contribute?
Nigerians, including those in oil-producing
the day that same child becomes number
areas, have benefited.
one in his or her class is truly an amazing
ARL: Structural inequality in Nigeria shows RVM: How has your organization supported
on the street, feeling lonely and scared, to
the rich and the poor. The country has
the effort of the government since the story
going to school every day, playing sports,
experienced economic growth, but the
of Hope went viral?
having friends and full of self-esteem and
progress has only benefited a small group of
courage is a success story of all our children.
the most-wealthy in Nigeria. Today, Nigeria
ARL: All over the world government cannot
has the largest number of children out-of-
do everything. The fact is that the story of
RVM: It was reported that the Dalai Lama
school in the world. Government funded
Hope opened our eyes to the fact that
requested you to visit him and called you
schools in Nigeria have collapsed over
there is enough work to do to compliment
one of his heroes. What was the most
the years because of poor funding and
the effort of the government if we have to
memorable and incredible things about that
corruption, leaving children from poor homes
pull the Nigerians from this terrifying level of
specific visit? And has he continued to aid
with nowhere to go but the streets.
ignorance. We have supported the effort
your organization in any way?
Nigeria is a country that has so many
of the government by constant advocating
problems. The biggest problem is the
that people should protect the right of every
growing corruption. Nigeria is the most
child. We are also supporting the effort of
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journey. From being outcasted, abandoned
a significant and growing gap between
ARL: Yes. I met Dalai Lama at his residence
and do administrative work. David and I
and spend a lot of time with the children.
in Dharamsala, India and he told me that I
lead a team of 53 staff members, so we are
Playing games, sports and helping with their
was one of his heroes. We had a meeting
always very busy. We also spend a lot of
homework. David and I have established
for about 2 hours, and he gave me a lot
time developing advocacy programs in the
Land of Hope like a family setting. Staff
of good advice and guidelines to live a
local communities and go on field work in
are like parents guiding the children. I love
meaningful life. I asked him how one can live
the weekends. We cannot change the world
everything about our life at Land of Hope.
a life without hate against all the injustice
behind a computer. We need to be in the
My least favorite thing is when I think of all
in the world, and he told me that hate is
field where the problems are. When the kids
the children suffering and knowing that I
like cancer. It will eat you up if you let hate
are back from school, I pause the office work
cannot save everyone. I try to avoid thinking
control your emotions. I learned a lot from our meeting and my son was there with me. Dalai Lama was very impressed by my son even though he was running around and making trouble in the temple! RVM: Is there anything that you would have done differently, in retrospect, in launching your organization? ARL: No. RVM: With Africa being “not-recommended” for visitors to travel to and deemed extremely dangerous; do you ever get afraid during your time there? Even with the 24-round the clock police and guards who assist in you and your family’s protection?
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ARL: What I fear the most is letting fear control my life. I have a tattoo on my body that says: "Don´t fear death, fear missing the living". RVM: What’s an average day in the life for you at Land of Hope? What’s your favorite and least favorite things to do within the course of an ordinary day? ARL: I wake up early and go to the kitchen to make coffee and sometimes walk around Land of Hope alone and enjoy the sounds of Africa and beautiful morning scenery. Then I
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sometimes feel like I´m in a dream because today David and I have built the biggest private owned children center in West Africa. We have built our own children’s hospital, vocational and entrepreneur center at Land of Hope. I sometimes forget the incredible journey we are on because we have put our own needs aside. When I finish my coffee, our dog and the children will not allow me to be on my own, and I start to help with the morning duties. When all the children have left the center to go to school, I spend a lot of time in our office
We cannot change the world
BEHIND A COMPUTER We need to be in the field
WHERE THE PROBLEMS ARE
of that, but it is not always easy. David has
During “The Children’s Parliament” the
campaigns in the local communities without
taught me to focus on all the children we
children sponsor bills and debate on the bills
financial support from memberships, private
have saved, and not on the children we
through different stages and finally pass the
donors and sponsorships, and therefore
cannot save. That has helped me a lot. He
bills into law that they have named “children
that is paramount for us to continue our
is always there to guide me and lead the
policies”. The policies are implemented by
work. Other than financial support, people
way. He is definitely the biggest inspiration
the children to guide their conducts and
can share my stories from my social media
in my life.
instill discipline. I love to sit and watch the
platforms for us to reach more people in the
children’s parliament. It’s amazing to witness
world.
RVM: What are some upcoming hopeful
how fluently and bold the children speak
plans that you foresee for Land of Hope?
and critically analyze situations. Sometimes a
As incredible and challenging as Anja and
Any specific expansion ideas in mind that
bill would be to clean the toilets for a week if
her team’s tasks and undertaking have been
you are looking for specific contributions for?
a child has violated the children policies.
thus far, we don’t anticipate anything but
ARL: We are currently building a Parliament
Through the children’s parliament, the
the U.S., the Netherlands, Nigeria and our
Hall at Land of Hope. Why? At Land of
children have already displayed high
entire world needs more people like Anja
Hope we don’t use the conventional way
levels of leadership skills. The children’s
and the millions of people that she inspires
of corrections like corporal punishment,
parliament is held every Friday and
each and every day. One of our favorite
which is very common in Nigeria. Many
is completely controlled, idealized,
take-a-ways is Anja’s knuckle tattoo – HOPE
years ago, David created a system where
programmed, governed and carried out
(standing for - help one person every day).
the children make their own rules and take
by the children. The Parliament Hall is first
Here at Real Vegas, we couldn’t agree
responsibility for their own actions. It sounds
and foremost the children’s hall where it
more, as it’s in our nature to not have any
almost impossible to have a system where
will house activities for the children like their
barriers in the way of inspiring support; no
we divert totally from the predominant
parliament meetings, of course. They have
matter the location of the blessing. And
means of corrections, like for example:
creative games, roleplays and do their
Anja and her team are, to say the least…
the use of cane; David told me that the
monthly debates. Debating helps children
A phenomenal blessing to these children,
best way to eradicate child abuse starts
learn new skills like to speak in public and
locals and millions more.
by giving the children much more of our
gives them an opportunity to marshal their
attention in terms of them observing our
arguments and defend their points of view.
progression in the years to follow. Las Vegas,
so much in using the cane to correct. The
The Parliament Hall will also play a very
can. A global grace is what Anja and Real
effect of such methods will lead the way for
important part of our advocacy work as
Vegas is extremely thankful to have had the
the children to live a good and moral life.
it will house meetings and conferences.
opportunity to learn more about her and her
Communication, love, care and to lead by
The Parliament Hall will be our platform of
inspirational organization.
example is a much more powerful tool of
many conferences to come held by us on
correction rather than corporal punishment.
subjects such as superstition, child abuse,
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only children center in Nigeria, maybe
and much more. The Parliament Hall will be
throughout Africa, where the use of cane
our platform to educate and enlighten the
Visit their website for options to help and/or
as punishment is strictly prohibited. Instead
local community through our advocacy
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we have “The Children’s Parliament”. “The
campaigns and right now, we need more
Children’s Parliament” is like the normal
sponsors to help us finance the Parliament
conventional parliaments all around the
Hall. The construction is ongoing, but we
world where laws and policies are made for
need more sponsors to support our project.
the general public. The children’s parliament is also a place where the children make
RVM: Aside from contributions, people and
laws and policies. The children have a
companies becoming members, hosting
speaker, a deputy speaker and a clerk.
fundraisers, people purchasing merchandise
They have a minister representing each of
and business sponsorships; what other ways
the schools the children go to. They have a
can people and companies get involved
representative from each of the rooms of
and support the Land of Hope?
the children and they have a representative from each of the departments we have
ARL: We cannot send our children to school,
at Land of Hope, like the head of the
give them medicine when needed, put food
agriculture department, health department,
on their table and give them a bed to sleep
food and nutrition department.
in, fight superstition through our advocacy
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By: Candice Wiener
N
oel is an inspirational and incredibly
Noel has been drawing her entire life since
from stuttering and struggled with her fine
talented local artist. “Art is my
she can remember. When she was 3 or 4 her
motor skills and she says that she learned a
passion and who I am,” says Noel.
mom let her use the storage closet under
different form of non-verbal communication
Noel owns some commercial real estate
the stairs to draw on the walls in that area.
with the animals that she spent so much
throughout the Vegas Valley on the side
A true lover of nature and the outdoors, she
time with. As a kid she remembers a period
which is more a part of her family legacy
was raised with horses and out in the yard
of months on end that she went with little to
and also what gives her the freedom to
with the barn cats. She had true bonding
no verbal communication. “Art is a muscle
pursue art so effervescently. She has her
with the animals, although she continued to
and an outlet when you can’t get out what’s
private studio where she does her painting
work hard to blend in with everyone. Due to
inside,” says Noel.
and tattooing.
Noel’s dyslexia and dyspraxia, she suffered
"Being a heavily tattooed woman myself, people generally gravitate and
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ask me about my tattoos and likely wind up in my chair for a piece
Art has always been a positive outlet for
feel connected.” She loved her connection
on word of mouth. She now has mothers
what was going on in her heart and her
with the animals as well in her younger years
whom she tattooed years ago that she is
mind. Outdoors and nature has always been
and felt that their purity and simplicity is
now doing tattoos for their daughters, sons
a major inspiration for her pieces of art that
what drew her to them. In her school years,
or husbands. The majority of Noel’s clients
she would create. She would observe the
she remembers oftentimes when she would
become repeat customers wanting more ink
flowers outdoors and admire the shapes,
find herself in class simply doodling on her
after loving the first tattoo they had done by
colors, variations of tons of different flowers
notebook.
Noel. “People are drawn to my tattoos.” My typical clients often seek me out after seeing
with a true appreciation for the radiant colors, folds and textures. She said: “To me,
Noel has been in the tattoo industry for years
a friend’s tattoo that I did that they really
the more you study nature, the more you
and has developed a lot of clients based
like or seeing my stuff elsewhere. Most of her
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of their own."
clients are not the types of consumers to just
their designs and their approach to the
and more. “With each new canvas, gives
show up at a tattoo parlor, pick a design off
industry. “They’re not super competitive
me the opportunity to experiment a little
of a wall and pick whomever is available
or cut-throat. They’re peaceful people
and have fun with my art. Everything reacts
that day to do their tattoo. “Being a heavily
and it truly shows in their art.” Noel adds:
different to different textures as the canvas,”
tattooed woman myself, people generally
“The current painter Cam Rackam is one
Noel adds.
gravitate and ask me about my tattoos and
of the coolest things around right now.
likely wind up in my chair for a piece of their
He embodies the true to form old school
Doing reprints and more affordable pieces
own.” Noel is full of gratitude for the people
process. I love how he paints the natural
means that more people can afford her art.
who support her and feels extremely blessed
history and the effects. He’s the bee’s knees
While her originals cost anywhere from $1800
that people are so receptive to my art.
to me.”
and up, the reprints give others who can’t necessarily afford her originals the ability to
“Non-tattooed people are a little more of a Noel was the 1st female artist to paint a
still own a piece of her custom creations. “I
mural at the Link on the largest outdoor art
am extremely thankful and blessed to have
When she was young, Noel always wanted
installation on the Las Vegas strip. She said,
a rad following of people who are happy
to be a costume designer. She was very
“it was a really cool moment in my career.”
to wait for their custom creations and most times I have a buyer for my originals before
much inspired by ornate and embellished costumes. In addition, she loved renaissance
We asked Noel what the future holds for her
I’m even done with the piece. I am very
paintings and churches were a huge
in her artistic endeavors and she let us know
honored to have that following and their
inspiration in her art. Her father would take
that she plans to spend some time over
support!”
her to churches in Italy and she always had
the next 1 ½ years mainly on her paintings,
a deep reverence for the art and stained-
creating some stock of originals, doing
Noel has an interesting insignia that helps
glass designs within the churches she would
some prints and some pop up art shows.
consumers depict her art. She has an
see. Noel was moved by Georgia O’Keeffe’s
She’s also looking to do some more murals
hourglass on a black widow that is usually on
paintings with the beautiful color palettes
and art collectives in town as well as tattoo
all her original pieces. “With my dyslexia and
she uses in her paintings. Some other earlier
conventions in which she regularly attends. “I
dyspraxia, I always hated writing my name
modern painters like Michaelangelo and
spent the past 2 1/2 – 3 years focusing mainly
on my original paintings, but I am learning to
Leonardo daVinci were also painters that
on my late father whom recently passed
take more pride in my creations and have
Noel admired. They would inspire her color
away. Now I intend to put my time back into
in some pieces been adding my first name,
palettes she would use in her own paintings.
art and travel. I do miss that aspect of my
Noel.”
She likes the old school style of painting
art. My tattooing is sort of on auto-pilot, so
with layers upon layers that help create
I intend to get heavier into my paintings,”
What others probably don’t know about Noel
that vibrant renaissance glow. The infamous
says Noel.
is her philanthropic aspirations. She is very
tattoo artist, Jose Lopez is one her biggest
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passionate about teaching young children
inspirations in her tattoo artistry. He is a part
This woman can literally view anything as a
and the next generation how to foster and
of the black and grey Chicano culture style
canvas. She says nature inspires her as well
cultivate their own love for art. With art
of tattooing that Noel says, “dropped my
when it comes to her platforms to paint on
being such a great and positive outlet, as it
jaw!” His style is very traditional with the
and she sees surfaces everywhere! Noel has
has been for her, she believes it can benefit
black and grey ink tattoos and is big in the
been painting so long that new surfaces
at risk youth by helping them put pencil to
circle of the tattoo industry. “Johnny Bones
keeps it fun and fresh for her to try new
paper. She would love to help teach kids
and Vic Vivid are 2 other major tattoo
styles. Texture and tactile are important to
how to be more involved in art in virtually any
inspirations of mine,” says Noel. She loves
Noel. She enjoys doing oil painting on wood
capacity. She believes that children with all sorts of different challenges or struggles from Down’s Syndrome to Asperger’s, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and more can truly benefit from art and help them deal and talk about their individual struggles.
Be sure to find and follow Noel on IG here: @VegasNoel333 Or via email here: ArtbyNoel@hotmail.com
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Kohlmeier graduated in 2009 with Doctor of Pharmacy from Roseman
which often includes owning a home. But ownership often seems out of
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reach, so families have resorted to renting. And with rents on the rise, many
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people often feel stuck. Now that Kohlmeier has her real estate license, she
husband were barely affording life as a couple with student loan debt on
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zero, but when you look at a graph of real estate trends, it’s almost always
their families.
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REASONS WHY SOME WOMEN CAN'T STAND WINTER
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- AND WHAT US MEN CAN DO TO HELP THEM T H R O U G H I T . By: Siloh Moses
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rowing up in New Jersey, winter
have found success taking dryer sheets
Airtight cold brew ice coffee makers lock
was something that you get
and gently running them over their strands
in freshness and flavor for up to 2 weeks!
accustomed to. Putting on two
of hair. Secondly, they have also found
You can even make both iced and hot
sets of gloves, socks, and pants before
success running dryer sheets through their
beverages with them and (as an extra
strapping on your boots was a daily
hairbrushes before using them to get rid of
added benefit) because cold brewing is 70%
occurrence. Digging yourself out of six
winter static hair. An alternative: rubbing
less acidic than hot brewing, her at home
feet of snow just to get out of your house,
dryer sheets on your pillow cases just before
iced coffee will be healthier and smoother
typically on a Sunday. Scrapping ice off the
going to bed also helps.
than her favorite local shop. Winning!
you go to run errands, child’s play. As a boy,
Reason #2: “All the thick, layered sweaters
Reason #4: “Our upkeep gets way, way
winter was a season that you just got used
make you look like you’ve gained a few”
more intense”
to and didn’t pay much attention to. Yeah,
“It’s even harder to stuff all that covering
it was cold (bone chilling cold), but it was
into our winter coats” she scoffs.
windshield of your car 45 minutes before
“We’re dealing with cracked nails, dried split ends, furry legs, slowed hair growth,
a season that you went through just to get back to Spring and Summer again. So, when
Sometimes we forget how far a genuine
chapped lips, itchy eyes, running noses,
my editor told me that this edition of Real
compliment can go, so what’s the easiest
dry cuticles, scaly hands and elbows, and
Vegas magazine was going to be about
solution to this winter problem for women?
rough feet. It’s a tough world out there!
winter and women, I had no idea where to
Compliments! Compliments! Compliments!
Maintaining our soft, supple appearance
begin.
Complimenting her on how great she looks
takes serious effort.”
in her winter dark blue jeans, complimenting What’s a man who never gave winter a
her on how cute her winter socks are or
Once again, I’m lost, but I am sure there
second thought supposed to do when it
complimenting her on how great she looks
are a bunch of women who are reading this
comes to writing an article about winter and
(even under her thick, layered sweaters) in
right now, who in agreeance with Tiffany,
women? Why, you ask your trusted girlfriend
her new jacket today can go a long way.
just let out one big ‘hell yes!’
of course!
Some women have enough of a hard time getting through winter already so be sure
For everyone else who just as lost as I am,
So, I sat down and interviewed my girlfriend
not to repeat something that you saw on
here is an opportunity to get creative. One
Tiffany to ask her, “What are 6 reasons some
a coffee mug at work today. It is best to
creative way that you can help her pull
females can’t stand the winter season?”
keep your compliments honest, sincere and
through winter is by creating a “I’m surviving
And of course, like any good boyfriend
genuine.
winter” surprise gift bag for her. Double points for being thoughtful.
would do, I also asked “and what I can do to help her through it.” Here is what she had
This will help her forget (temporarily) about
to say. Some of these just might surprise you.
all the thick, layered sweaters she had to put
What do you fill this gift box with you say?
on this morning just to power through the
Great question!
day and what she has to continue to do to keep warm throughout the season.
When it comes with dealing with cracked nails and because nails are vulnerable to
Tiffany: “Is there a solution for hat hair? Our hair in the winter becomes flat and static-
Reason #3: “No more iced coffee!” (I think
moisture loss due to winter dryness, get her
ridden especially when we have to wear
this is a personal preference) “Pumpkin spice
an intensely hydrating hand lotion, such
hats. And let’s not forget how our manes
lattes were so last season. What are we
as Olive Oil & Aloe Ultra Moisturizer from
grow 2 shades darker in the winter.”
supposed to drink now? Peppermint mochas
Kiss My Face. She can slather it on often
Me: “Ummm…Okay?”
that have more calories than a York Pattie?
(like clockwork after washing her hands),
Gross.”
massaging over her nails and into your cuticles to keep them from cracking due to
I had no idea what she was talking about,
winter dryness.
but I knew it was time to listen thanks to
Just because it is winter and your local coffe
the little wrinkle she gets above her right
shop stopped serving iced brewed coffee
eyebrow whenever she says anything
doesn’t mean that’s the end the world.
Speaking of winter dryness, for dried split
important. So, I sought out solutions to
Making ice brewed coffee at home couldn’t
ends, get her an oil-based moisturizer to
help her through those flat, static-ridden,
be any easier today and can be the best
lock in extra moisture when it comes to her
winter hair problem days and here is what
way to get through winter without having to
hair. Dry air is not good for any type of hair.
I discovered… Dryer sheets. Yes, you heard
give up your favorite summertime drink.
The only way to combat it is extra moisture.
correctly, dryer sheets.
Start off by picking up an Airtight cold brew
“Natural, curly and wavy hair is sensitive to
iced coffee maker. You can pick one up on
cold weather, increasing the opportunity for
It seems that the urban legend is true: From
Amazon and some of them start off as low
split ends,” explains Ron Williams, national
what I discovered online, many women
as $35 bucks!
educator for Phytospecific, who suggest
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Reason #1: “Our Hair”
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Gloves. They have an adorable
hair from winter dryness.
salve with no added colors or
bow detail that I knew my girl
fragrances this moisturizer works
would like, so I went with the gray
For ‘furry legs’ pick her up a
miracles on dry winter feet,
pair that I knew would match all
brand-new razor from your local
elbows and hands. You can pick
her winter coats. At over $100,
grocery store.
some up on their website or at
these gloves aren’t inexpensive,
your local CVS or Walgreens.
but they’re definitely worth it. And 5 years later, they’ve held
Plus, at the end of the day, hair
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growth is still a bit of a mystery
Once you have your ‘I’m surviving
up perfectly, and they’re just as
to scientists and skin experts
winter’ products for her in place,
warm as they were the day that I
alike, so no 1 solution will work
it’s time to build your gift box.
bought them. You can find them
for everyone, but for slowed
Place all your items in a decent
on Amazon and also available at
hair growth, try vitamins and
size box or bag with decorative
Zappos and Bloomingdale’s.
supplements to help her get
tissue paper, tie a bow around
through winter like a boss!
the string handles and top it off
Feeling a little fancy for your
by dropping in a signed Hallmark
woman? Try upgrading to the
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winter” surprise gift bag for her
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the best results. Omega-3 and
give it to her. What a thoughtful
fatty acids, fish oil, and iron
guy!
Well, there you go- the 6 reasons
also can play into effect with
Reason #5: “Lowered motivation
why every girl’s (meaning my
speeding up slowed hair growth
for spin class when it turns dark
girlfriend) favorite season is
due to winter. Try all three and
outside at 5 pm”
probably not the winter season and what you can do to help
see what her results can be. “When the alternative is returning For chapped lips, Bert’s Bees
home to snuggle with fuzzy socks
Beeswax lip balm. Boom!
and movies, the gym doesn’t
Do you have better
stand a chance.” – I say, she’s
recommendations than the ones
For itchy eyes, Visine. Runny nose,
right and I just might have to
that I have listed in this article?
aloe lotion-based tissues.
agree with her. She had me at
Tell me about them. Email me
‘fuzzy socks’ and ‘movies.’
at getfocused@gmail.com and tell me your
For cut cuticles, shea butter-
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them through it.
based cuticle oil is essential.
Reason #6: “Unable to fit jewelry
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