Life's Necessities & Luxuries

Greetings Lovely Lifers, In this special Valentine's Day episode, I explore the significance of self-care. I've always been a fan of self-care. On this beautiful day of love, we need to remember that we should place an emphasis on how well we love ourselves just as important as how we treat our loved ones. As women, we wear so many hats, are so many things to so many people. Sometimes we forget how important it is to do something kind for ourselves. This episode emphasizes the importance of self-love as the foundation for all other forms of love. It can be a catalyst for self-reflection and self-care practices. A great way to begin practicing self-care is to begin to set boundaries in your relationships (not just the romantic ones, but, also regarding family and work). Think about some of the activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Are you currently doing any for yourself? If not, why not? Will you make yourself a promise right now to begin today? It is so important to include practicing mindfulness and self-compassion. It will provide us with a healthy mindset and help us maintain emotional well-being regardless of our relationship status. We need to remain open-minded and receptive to new connections and experiences. Life is too short not to live it happy and peacefully. Take yourself out on a date not only on Valentine's day, but throughout the year! Happy Valentine's day to you. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful discussions on living a necessary and luxurious life! Love Always, Dawn-Marie XOXO

Do you like the way your skin looks? Today's episode I'll share 5 quick tips that can get your skin glowing like the sun. It's never too late or too early to begin to take good care of your skin. Our skin is one of the largest organs on our bodies and if we don't take care of it, it will show up in various ways like acne, wrinkles and fine lines, bumpy skin, or flakey skin. Grab your earbuds, take some notes and get your skin looking and staying beautiful. Enjoy and let me know how they work out for you. Much Love, Dawn-Marie

Greetings Lifers, I just learned that today is National Ex-Spouse Day. Breaking up is truly one of life's hardest things to do, especially when you're head over heels for the person, or you've dedicated so much time and energy into the relationship then it abruptly or slowly decays and ends. If you've never had a heart-wrenching breakup then thank the good Lord above. Did you know that the National Today Data Science Team surveyed 230 previously married Americans about their exes and found that: 17% say their ex got on their nerves! 9% said they split the household chores with their ex-spouse.6% say they wear the pants in the relationship. 16% of divorced men, the most popular annoying trait about their ex-wives was being a "control freak" (any control freaks out there? I think I'm one of them). 17% of women said their most popular was their ex-husband's "selective listening". Let's not just look at the breakup as a bad thing. Let's instead, look at what some of the good things that might've come out of it. I did this exercise a few times and it really makes me happier. I've always believed that we meet people for a certain reason. They may only be in our lives for a short period of time, or, possibly a much lengthier one. Think about some of the amazing times you spent together, or, maybe they taught you how to do or live some way you never did before. If you look at the positives of what you actually got out of the time together, it will be easier to put the hurt behind and heal. If you're newly divorced, I'm sorry for your loss. But one thing I've learned is that we can lick our wounds only for so long. We must get up off our laurels, take a shower, get dressed, put on some nice clothes, a bit of perfume, do our hair (or get a new hairstyle and color), and some makeup, and get back in the game. One of the best things you can do for yourself right now is do something loving for yourself. Give yourself or treat yourself to a mani-pedi, a much-needed massage, facial, or take yourself out to a nice restaurant for a bite to eat. But, doing something good for yourself is the first step to healing. Another great way to heal from past hurts is to spend more time with family and friends that feed your well. That breaths life into your life. Don't hang around those who will deplete your energy. Now is the time to protect yourself from them. Call friends with whom you can spend hours laughing together, you know the kind, those deep belly laughs where you can't catch your breath and your face starts to hurt from laughing so much. This is the best medicine of all that you can find on this earth (and it won't cost a penny). Clearing out clutter can also be a refreshing way to begin anew. Out with the old, in with the new. Do a mini closet clearing. Take out all of the clothes that no longer serve your life as it is today. Remove all clothes that no longer fit, have any altered that you love and still want to have. And, if the budget allows, pick up a couple of new items to mix in the old ones and give it a bit of a refresher. Donate or give away any of the older items you no longer want....

Happy Day My Lovely Lifers, When you were a kid in school, or, possibly even recently, have you ever felt awkward when you raised your hand in class to ask the teacher a question? You might've thought "the kids are going to make fun of me with this question". I know only too well. I'm a big question asker and I found that by asking them over the years, I was truly able to attain what they were talking about and maybe even have dove a bit deeper than anticipated. Or, I might've asked questions and got the response "that's a good question" because they may not have thought about it and made them go a little deeper on the subject. Today's podcast is a gentle reminder to ask good questions when it comes to getting answers to important things that happen in our lives. Asking good questions will not only help you with what you're trying to achieve but, can also help you make good decisions when need be. One should never feel silly when asking a question. Especially if you truly don't understand, or, need more information to get it. Don't ever let yourself feel inadequate or ashamed to ask questions, remember there's no such thing as a bad question. So, ask away, you may just be surprised what you find out. With Love and Gratitude, Dawn-Marie Stay in touch and join us over at: IG: @Dawnmariemutell FB: facebook.com/groups/lifesnecessitiesandluxuries

Greetings Beautiful Lifers, Happy 2022!!! I hope you had a fantastic holiday season and you're off and running to an exciting new 2022. Today we are going to talk about one of my favorite accessories...hats! Hats are one of the quickest ways to change up an outfit. Let me ask you this question, do you like hats or do you find yourself saying "I don't look good in hats?” Well, if you're saying the latter, then, it’s probably because you haven't found the right hat style for your face shape. I just love hats. I've been wearing them since I was a kid. I remember being teased about it when I was in my twenties. People would always ask me, "Why do you always wear hats?" And I'd reply, "because they're so much fun". Hats you can say are multi-talented, they can be a great conversation starter, can enhance any outfit, shield you from the sun and its damaging rays, and, last but not least, show a bit of one's personality to the world and last but not least because they're sooo freakin' cool! One of the reasons you may be thinking you don't look good in hats is because you may not know your face shape and which style look best on them. So be sure to add some "hat-itude with attitude!" With Love and Gratitude, Dawn-Marie XO Let's stay in touch: IG: @DawnMariesFashionFinds P.S. Want more tips on how to look stylish for pennies on the dollar? Pick up a copy of the 151 Secrets and in Parts #6 & #7 they are dedicated to helping you in the areas of looking and feeling great by helping with fashion and skincare tips. Click here to grab your copy 151 Secrets Book P.S.S. If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, please help us at: www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork

Greetings Lifers I hope you're having a great summer!!! Today's show is a quick reminder of how to have fun in the sun without damaging your beautiful self. Hope you have a safe and fun rest of your summer season. Cheers, Dawn-Marie XO

Greetings Lovely Lifers, Did you know that you only have about 10 seconds when meeting someone for the first time to make a great first and lasting impression? Today I will cover 12 attributes to help you do just that. Take good notes and knock your first meeting someone new out of the park. I'll see you inside. Cheers, Dawn-Marie

Welcome Lifers, Today is National Splurge Day. What's yours going to be? Can I just say, I think this day may just become my new favorite day of the year. I think sometimes we feel we shouldn't indulge or say “splurge” on ourselves. That we should do for others instead, well that's fine and dandy, but you do deserve a splurge on yourself from time-to-time. Whatever your indulgence, today is the day to do it. Now you may not be able to jet off and take that yacht on the French Riviera, but, maybe you can “fake it till you make it” so if you have a ferry boat or schooner nearby, jump on and take a ride. Or it just might be your local 'cruise' around the lake, just get going and have some indulgence. Have you ever smelled the wonderful fragrance from a Jo Malone scented candle, or her amazing fragrances? Or, what about a lovely Diptique candle or even better yet, how about their body lotions. I once bought one from Bergdorf Goodman's in NYC and used it for years (a long-lasting splurge indeed). Yes, I said years, since I would only use it on special occasions, or, days when I felt down in the dumps and needed a quick pick me up. That's one of the wonderful things about fragrances, they really can kick the senses into high gear. What about a splurge on taking yourself on a much needed over-night stay at your favorite bed and breakfast hotel or even a friends cabin? Can you feel the peace rolling off you yet? What about taking a splurge with a splash in a beautiful bubble bath, or, any body of water will do, do you live near a lake, a pond, a pool, or have a friends with one? See if you can swing by and take a dip, be sure to do it alone if possible and float your worries away. Don't delay, be sure to give yourself a bit of a splurge today and have fun. Cheers, Dawn-Marie XO

Greetings Lifers, Today's National Crayon Day so I thought it would be appropriate to ask which is your favorite color crayon? Did you play with crayon's as a child? I loved coloring in books for many years as a kid, did you? I want you to be child-like today and have some fun. Take out your kid's box of crayons, or some colored pencils, pens and go to town. Doodle, draw, sketch. Do something fun and feel like a kid again. I'd love to see what you did so DM me over on Instagram @DawnMariesFashionFinds. Have fun and stay creative. Love, Dawn-Marie

Hello Beautiful Lifers, Have you ever gone shopping for makeup whether at a department store counter, or, at a CVS, only to go home, try it on and think to yourself "what was I thinking?". Makeup colors can be very tricky, as a professional makeup artist, I've been studying color and in particular, makeup colors and which looks best on which skin tone. But, one thing, I found is that all makeup is NOT created equal. Nor, are the treatment products. Today I will cover how to find the right colors for your skin's temperature and how to find your skin's temperature now. So, what do you do when you went to the store and purchased all these goodies? Well, the first thing I want you to do BEFORE you go to the counter to purchase your goodies is to ask them their return policy for makeup. Most places you can return open makeup products as long as you let them know you have opened and tried the product. This will be sure that it doesn't end up back in the aisle. I had a friend who never took anything back to the store to return items. It made me crazy. To think she wasted hundreds of dollars and left it for them to have. She'd never wear the clothes she bought that she didn't like, or, any makeup or skincare (even expensive perfumes). These all can be returned. Again, just double check with the store's policies and you'll know. Whatever you do, do not use the samples that they put out on the counters. There are a gazillion of bacteria that get into them. Purchase the item and if you don't like it, be sure to return it. I also cover some ways on how to beat S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) (yes, it's a real thing) and make your winter feel less dreary. So grab your favorite pair of ear buds, your favorite beverage and pop on over. I'll see you inside. Cheers, Dawn-Marie Let's Stay in Touch: IG: @DawnMariesFashionFinds P.S. Want more beauty and skincare tips? Pick up a copy of the 151 Secrets book today: 151 Secrets Book

Happy New Year my Lifers! I hope you had a great New Year's Eve. Aren't you excited about having a new beginning? Last year was a train wreck and we've learned so much from it. Hopefully 2021 will get us back up and running like before the Pandemic and we can reclaim our lives. The other day was #National Sleep-In Day and I thought about how sometimes I get hit with insomnia and it's not so easy to sleep at all for that fact. I did some research and you'll be surprised to hear that most folks don't get a good night sleep. I've been dealing with insomnia for decades now. I am listing below some of the products I refer to in this episode that I use to keep me from staying awake all night long. (Please note that if your purchase any of these products, I will receive a small commission). Satin Eye Mask Satin Pillow Cases Gel Eye Depuffer/Sleep Mask Lavendar Pillow Spray Egyptian Cotton Sheet Sets Feather Bed Topper Black Out Curtains Sound Therapy CMT Oil Having a good night's sleep is imperative to good health. We need our Z's to keep up with all of the stress we have in our daily lives, stay on our A-Game and give the ones we love the energy they need to feel loved. So, check out today's episode and start getting some good rest. Sweet Dreams, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. If you're looking for some more easy ways to add more positive changes in your daily life, check out the 151 Secrets book. It's the only book you'll need this year to see some incredible changes into your life! P.S.S. are you looking to update your wardrobe or your look? Check out The Let's Shop in Your Closet At Home Styling Academy

Happy New Year my Lifers! I hope you are ready to kick-off a new year and reach your desires and goals. Do you find that you take on more than you want? Do you say to yourself that you "never have time to decompress and relax?" I get it, sometimes it's hard for us to say "NO". It's taken me years to learn how to put up some boundaries, but, I have to say, once I did, it made such a big difference in my life (for the better). I want this for you as well. Check out today's episode and I will cover a few ways on how you can get started. See you inside. Cheers, Dawn-Marie XO Let's Stay in Touch: Looking for a new style? Want to unclutter your closet? Bored with your clothes? Check out the Let's Shop in Your Closet, the Styling Academy in your home: www.LetsShopinYourCloset.com Looking to make some important changes in your up coming year? Look no more, this book will help you get there and quickly too! Don't delay, get a copy today and grab hold of your destiny. www.151secrets.com STAY IN TOUCH IG: @DAWNMARIESFASHIONFINDS

Have you noticed that even with COVID-19 going on, life is still pretty chaotic? Just because we're not out and about like the good old days, life still seems to be frantic and crazy. Why is this? Today's episode I cover 7 ways you can add some extra peace in your life, and, in the process, gain some more time for yourself this week. It's time to take back some time for you to do what you like to do. Instead of working all week on tasks, batch them and see if you get more time. Hope these tips will help. Stay safe and stay peaceful. Love, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. Want more ways to save time and get more peace in your life and home? Find them in the 151 Secrets book. If you haven't picked up your audio book version, check it out here: 151 Secrets

Hello my Lifers, I hope you are doing great! As the last week of summer rolls out and as Fall rolls in, are you ready to find ways to relax during this glorious time of the year? One of the most exciting times for me as a kid was to getting ready to go back to school. I loved picking out school supplies and a new fall wardrobe. I always felt that the Fall time was my New Year. Do you feel this way too? One thing I noticed over the years is that if I don't stay organized I can't seem to be at peace. Can you relate? Today's episode I share a few ways to get organized so that you can have more time to have fun whether for yourself and, or, with your family. Here's to a safe and beautiful Fall. May you turnover a new "leaf" and have many new memories to come. Cheers, Dawn-Marie PS If you want your FREE TICKET to the Tampa Jam It's Time to Pivot Online Virtual Summit. Click here Stay in touch: Twitter: @lifesnnl Facebook: DawnMarieMutell IG: DawnMariesFashionFinds P.S. If you're looking for a fun read that might inspire you to make some changes, get a new look, lose some weight, re-ignite your romantic relationship, or just learn how to save some time, pick up a copy of the 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life!

I hope you all are doing great and are enjoying your summer. Today's episode covers a few quick ways we can enjoy those last gorgeous days of one of the most fun seasons - SUMMER TIME!!! If you haven't been able to do some of the things you enjoy during this season because you've been too busy, then, it's definitely time to set aside at least a couple of days to get outside, get some fresh air (maybe even sink your toes in the sand). Spend time having fun with friends and family (socially distancing, of course) and enjoy your life to its fullest. Here's to enjoying those last glorious days of summer and a wonderful Fall ahead. Stay safe and healthy, With Love, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. if you're looking for a great summer read, pick up a copy of the 151 Secrets Audio Book IG: @dawnmariesfashionfinds FB: Dawn-Marie Mutell

Greetings My Lifers, Do you feel like things have been weighing you down lately? Well, I think we are all in this weird place right now with everything going on, it's hard to feel alive and excited. Today's show I will cover 11 quick ways that you can add some vibrancy to your day and make you feel alive and happier. Grab your earbuds and take a quick listen. I hope they will help lift your spirits and begin to take the wheel and drive yourself to your happy place. See you inside. With Much Love, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. If you haven't signed up for the 6-Day Find The Perfect Swimsuit Challenge, click here to sign up (it's not too late, even though it started June 21st). This challenge will help you find your perfect swimsuit for your body type, meet some amazing women, and have fun this summer. Hope to see you there. Let's Stay in Touch: IG: @dawnmariesfashionfinds FB: DawnMarie Mutell

Hello, my Lifers, I'm so excited about today's show. Our guest, Melody Brooke, author of "Oh Wow, This Changes Everything" is a professional marriage and family counselor who has over 30 years of relationship counseling experience. She's here with us today to talk about relationships, intimacy, and how we can get closer to our love and keep it from falling apart. In today's show we speak about: and so much more. So grab your coffee, cocktail, or green juice and let's go for a relationship ride to partnering bliss. Learn more about Melody Here's to keeping your love life burning bright try this fun game Truth or Dare The Sexy Game of Naughty Choices. With Much Love, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. if you haven't signed up for the upcoming Find the Perfect Swimsuit 6-Day Challenge, sign up here --the fun begins on June 21st. And, if you want some more tips on how to keep your love life alive, check out Part III -What's Love Got To Do With It, Tell Me Now section of the 151 Musically Inspired Secrets book pick up your copy now for only $1.

With everything going on right now we are in a state of chaos and upheaval we have never witnessed before. It's difficult when we don't know what to expect next. We definitely have had a lot of unwanted stress thrown upon us, yet, we need to stay clear and focused during these times more than ever before. I'm sure some of you out there might be going through some extra unwanted emotions, anxiety, fear, but, as you know, these emotions are poison to our well being. So, how can we take a hold of them and knock them out of our minds altogether? Well, one of the ways is through using NLP. What is NLP you may ask? NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. It is a pseudoscientific approach to communication, personal development, and psychotherapy created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in California, United States, in the 1970s. It's something I've been studying for over 20 years now. I first learned about it through Tony Robbins in his books and then onto John Assaraf where they teach us how to "retrain our brain". As with anything else, we can actually teach ourselves how to do this (with daily practice). So, with that said, would you like to learn how to: Our guest for the day is Ashley James, she is an NLP expert and holistic health coach. She's here today to talk to us about how we can immediately lower our anxiety and reverse disease (who wouldn't want that right?). So come on over and take a listen to today's show and she will teach you how. Here's to happiness, good health, and a more tranquil day! All My Love, Dawn-Marie XO Let's Stay in Touch: FB: Dawn-Marie Mutell IG: @DawnMariesFashionFinds 151 Secrets Book

I'm sorry I have been MIA for the past several weeks. I was finishing up the last touches of the book and I'm thrilled to say, it's finally done!!! Woot, woot, where's the champagne??? Since this pandemic has struck, I keep thinking about what's around the corner for us. Are you thinking about new ways that you can reinvent yourself and your career? Today's episode is here to help you think about just that. I hope you will be able to find alternative ways to help you and your family through these rough times. It isn't easy and I'm sure you're feeling its effects. But, if you get proactive and start now to think about what you might be able to do for your future, you will rise up out of the ashes. I love you and I pray for you and your families to stay safe, healthy, and prosperous. If you're still trying to figure out ways you can begin to create a part-time or full-time business, or, that side hustle you've been wanting to try out, pick up a copy of the 151 Secrets book, I'm currently selling it for $1 so that I can raise some funds for a couple of charities. This book will help you get clear on what you can do to create a new life, new business, and career, and lead you on the path less traveled. I hope you pick up a copy. Just go to 151secrets.com plus you'll also get 4 free bonuses 1) a website that houses 151 fun and entertaining music videos and original song samples from Amazon Music that inspired the secrets titles, 2) a shopping guide with some of my favorite products, books, and programs off of Amazon, 3)a free downloadable journal to answer the 151 secrets action steps and, 4) a private FaceBook community where we can all help each other out and have our questions answered and meet like-minded folks. Please stay safe. All my love, Dawn-Marie XO

Greetings my Lifers, Today's episode is a short reminder that when things are bogging us down we should not walk with our heads down, but, rather walk with our heads up and from time-to-time take a look up into the sky for answers to some of our biggest, burning questions. After I took a fall into a sinkhole back in 1998, I was forever walking through the streets of NYC looking down at the ground as I traveled from block to block. I wanted to make sure I didn't hit any cracks, bumps or God forbid, fall into another hole. Then one day I was a book from one of my mentor coaches and I heard him say, "lookup". And, I immediately felt like he was speaking directly to me. When I would walk through the streets of the city, I began looking up and it became a game for me. I was amazed at when I'd say to myself "look up" and I did, I'd see something beautiful. I'd take long strolls on the beach and look up, each time I did, I'd see a thing of beauty, whether it was a dragonfly, a beautiful bird, stars in the evening sky or a beautiful moon, sunrise or sunset or a rainbow. All of which made my heart sing. If you have a lot on your mind today (which most of us do), when you're out on your daily walk, take this advice and begin to look up into the sky for some answers to those burning questions of yours. Not only may you see something of beauty, but you will also realize that we are the smaller sum on a larger scale. Stay safe, happy and healthy. All My Love, Dawn-Marie P.S. If you're looking for something to do, I have some courses up - one of which is free just go to: starpowerstudio.thinkific.com