Lydia King
Lydia has nearly 20 years experience in the publishing industry as a writer, editor and business development professional. She worked with diverse subject matter including small business, real estate, beauty, fitness, philosophy and fiction. Her articles appear in various media outlets including the Houston Chronicle, Livestrong.com and Tyra Banks, TypeF.com. Jane lives in Reston, VA and is writing her first novel.
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Lydia is a natural hair stylist and personal fitness instructor. For fun she makes cosmetics and collects vintage fashion accessories. She enjoys reading fiction and biographies. Her musical tastes run the gamut from 70s soul, pop, rock, hip hop and jazz.Affiliations
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First Person: The Simple Cutbacks That Trimmed My Household Budget By $5,000Household cutbacks sound painful, but I learned that they don't have to be after I found areas where I was overspending or double spending on items. When my new budget became a way of life, I didn't miss my old habits.
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Beans, Lentis and Asian Spices Helped Me Go Vegan and Lose WeightGoing vegan sounded complicated until I researched the centuries old tradition of meat-free eating in India. To keep meals tasty, I cooked with the same spices and seasonings I used on meats and fish. The results - I had more energy and lost weight.
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Essential Oils for LaundryMany personal care products promote the benefits of essential oils. But you can use essential oils around your home as green alternatives to harsh cleansing products. Add essential oils to your laundry to disinfect clothes and make them smell good. -
Are You Ready to Go Natural?For many African American women chemical hair relaxing has been a way of life for many years. Giving up the chemicals to go natural sounds scary but easier than you think it is. And you can use some of your old standby products throughout your transition. -
Wear Your Wig the Safe WayWigs are a great way to protect your hair while you take a break from daily styling. Cutting back on manipulation can pay off in longer and fuller hair. But be careful to wear your wig safely, or the hair you grow in could easily break off.
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The Essential Shopping List for New VegansGoing vegan is a learning experience but your new vegan diet doesn't have to be boring. Have fun filling your pantry with new ingredients to begin your new vegan adventure. -
How to Buy Investment Quality Gold and Silver Jewelry in Any MarketDon't let the bull gold and silver market scare you away from investing in gold and silver jewelry. Learn how to shop for investment quality fine jewelry and get the best deals in any market. -
Pilates and Dance Fitness Reviews for 2010 and Resolutions for 2011I tried pilates, dance, and walking regimens in 2010. Although none delivered miracle results, what I learned from them will help put me on track to lose weight and get fit in 2011. -
Top Five Fashion Resolutions for 2012My wardrobe lacks definition, and needs fine tuning. Inspired by Michelle Obama, will change my fashion ways and have a new look for 2012. -
Randy Jackson SpeaksOn November 17, 2010, Randy Jackson, younger brother of Michael Jackson, held a twitter session to answer questions about the new album, the Oprah interview, and the AEG suit.
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Hold My Hand, Another Signature Michael Jackson HitThe Michael album is Michael Jackson's first release in nine years. The Jackson family has questioned the authenticity of some of the album tracks. The first track, Hold My Hand is a pleasant melody that offers promise for other songs on the album.
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5 Ways My Life Changed After Michael Jackson DiedLike many artists Michael Jackson was not fully recognized for his talent while he was alive. His death inspired me to study his life. As controversies fade, I believe he will be respected for his exceptional abilities in music and dance again.
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How I Used My Bachelor's Degree in HistoryTeaching is what comes to mind for many when they think about majoring in history but there are many other options. I used my degree in history in law publishing, libraries, government contracting and a cosmetics maker and this is just my short list.