This year I contemplated over what might be my non-debatable when it comes to taking care of me in 2018. I couldn’t care less for the hair salon, I cherish clothes yet I’m not a major customer so I contemplated on that one thing that would be moderate and advantageous and my nails came to mind. As an improved hoarder of nail polish, I decided to schedule a weekly visit to the salon since I no longer wanted to do my nails myself anymore.

Barely a month in, I am already hooked. Whenever I look at my nails while typing or driving, it makes me smile. In the wake of having attempted manicure that got bad within a few days, I chose to give SNS nails a trial after someone recommended it to me. SNS is an acronym for Standard Nail System.

Before visiting the salon, I had no idea what the procedure for this manicure was like but since it looked good on her, I am giving it a trial anyway.

Essentially SNS dipping powder should be a healthy and natural option to acrylics and gel. It can rest on top of your real nails regardless of the length and it involves applying top coat on your nails, dunking them into colored powder and repeating the process all over again. Your nails are filed afterwards and the gel coat seats in just fine.

The final product can stay on your nails for 2 weeks with an astonishing sparkle and no lifting. You can try keeping them for up to 3 weeks but right now, I have a bi-weekly nail appointment.

I love this product so much so I want to throw some light on its upsides and downsides.

SNS Pros:

• Dries up in 2 minutes with no light needed
• The end product is very thin and looks so much like your real nails
• Filing your nails is minimal
• The vitamin E and calcium in the powder fortifies your nails

SNS Cons:

It is an expensive procedure. Whenever I visit a salon to get this manicure done, it costs me $25.

• Takes a longer time to complete, compared to other nail procedures
• It is difficult to check how the shading will turn out as it is in a powder shape. For you to have a glimpse of what it looks like, you have to rely on the nail dummy.

I trust you are trying out some type of self-care this year. If you are not, please look for ways to care for yourself this year.

Everybody cherishes summer breaks, however, one question you keep asking yourself is “Will I be part of the team?” High School Varsity Cheer audition is upon us.

So how would you get ready to join the squad? You need to consider many things because they end up stressing you out. Here is a rundown of things you have to consider and plan for and be prepared. The number of vacant spots on the team is little and different abilities are required. The squad is not comprised of only flyers or bases obviously. Each varsity has diverse criteria, has distinctive size groups and has distinctive ability pools to look over.

When filling up these spots, many things are considered. As usual, there will be some special treatment and that is a fact. Having had a first-hand experience over this, I know what I am saying. What’s more, every one of the junior cheerleaders who has been cheering throughout the previous years will certainly make the team, thereby limiting the available spaces for new members to fill in.

I have recorded a portion of the things to consider before you audition for a spot. Try not to surrender in the event that you were not selected. Openings may surface at any time. Confide in the coaches and find out how to increases your chances next time.  It could be an issue with numbers or many people did well but the spots were limited.

My recommendation is to look at the pointers underneath and calm yourself. Just prepare yourself to become part of the team next time.

They could just decide to make their selections based on the following criteria:

Proper dresses are worn to tryouts:

• Spandex or soffe shorts
• Plain white shirts
• Athletic shoes and socks
• Your hair condition
• No jewelry (this incorporates any piercings-nose, eyebrow, ear, and so on.)
• No gum
• Condition of your nails
• No compelling reason to wear your cheer cosmetics amid tryouts

• Softball banners

Appearance:

• Certain and energetic
• Perfectly dressed, great stance
• Fatigue

Information Skills:

• Unhesitatingly show cheers/serenades/bounces/movements/move
• Understand the arrangement and accuracy of developments
• Try not to glance around to others for help
• Commit couple of errors and recuperate rapidly without people noticing

Jumps:

• Know required hops (front hurdler, side hurdler, herkie, toe touch, and so on)
• Have great stature and positioning your legs accurately
• Have a great landing, execution, and prep

Serenade/Cheer:

• Have a precise movement
• Have loud voice, capable of being and ability to project
• Synchronize with squad members
• Be fiery and loaded with energy
• Can position legs and arms accurately

Dance steps:

• Synchronize with squad members
• Be fiery and loaded with energy
• Have precise cadence and timing
• Know the arrangement and exactness of movements
• Try not to glance around to others for help
• Commit couple of errors and recoup rapidly without people knowing

Tumbling:

• Perfect the round-off back handspring move
• Perfect the round-off or cartwheel move

If you know more of them, please let us know in the comments section.

Being a team mother is diligent work.

You need to heat cupcakes you unable to eat and manage parents that will get on your nerves but you cannot scold them.

It is tiring.

Much the same as everything else you do to improve the situation of your children, being a team mom is slightly making your own life miserable while making life better for others.

Truth be told, after numerous years on the sidelines of many cheer teams, You will get used to being less miserable while making life better for others. It starts becoming joyous.

Rules and regulations of Team Mom-ing

Get used to the game. Cheering for a block attempt at a kid softball game is not the same as this one. You should at least master the basics, and then the language. Bear in mind that you cannot keep running close to the football field when your child is heading out toward the end zone, or scream at him when he is on the free throw line. Of course, you can, but do you think he would want you to do this at this time?

Team moms are as important to their team as the coaches are, especially when the players are super youthful. They require who to lead them on the line, who to tie their shoes and who can be their mom on the pitch. What’s more, if your child is anything like my child, he just goes out on the field if you promise he gets a snack afterward. The team mom was my child’s most loved team member when he was much younger and particularly in light that she was the carrier of the after game snack. Do not let those kids lose faith in you. If for some reason you are unavailable for the season, let a more eager mom carry out the activities.

Do demonstrate your solidarity. Put on your team hues. Get a shirt with your child’s number on it. In any case, keep it jazzy. You know I know how rapidly work pants and limited time shirts can twist you up on What NOT to Wear.

Try not to go ballistic over wounds. They ought to be treated carefully and as indicated by the physician. In any case, running top speed onto the field shouting, “MY CHILD” is not part of the protocol.

Team mothers are a piece of the group and, all things considered, have a considerably higher obligation to show initiative, great sportsMOMship, and trustworthiness than the regular sitting-in-the-stands mother. Regardless of whether you need to remove a mom’s legs or holler at the crazy guardians on the sidelines, you need to calm yourself for the kids’ sake. When you feel the need to, try distracting yourself a bit or look on to the bright side of the game.

If you feel this job is not for you, stay away from it. Not every mom can be a team mom. I suppose you know that not every mom joins the PTA, or be the room parent, or volunteer to sew cheerleading regalia for their kids (yeah, some mother did this for us when we were much younger). Eventually, you will need to contribute your quota in ways that you can. You could try being a better mom at home; however, it does not need to be on the sidelines. In the event that games are not your specialty, something unique most likely is and that is cool as well.

 

You have been preparing, molding and taking in your essential cheerleading moves all year, and tryouts are relatively here! Since you have yourself emotionally and physically ready for your tryout, do not forget to go to the cheer center with these items:

Garments

Bring some training shorts (not loose, and a suitable length), and a perfectly sized tank or tee. It will elevate your spirits when you put on the school colors. Some of the time, the mentor will require certain styles or hues for tryouts, so be informed.

Only wear indoor performance shoes that are white and clean and are intended for cheerleaders. Try not to spend a great deal of cash on your tryout shoes, since you will need to buy the team’s shoes in the event that you make the team.

Do not neglect to convey a games bra to change into before your practice. In the event that you will be doing any tumbling or stunts, wear cheer briefs beneath your cheer clothes.

Accessories

Elevate your spirit by enriching your haircut with a cheer bow. It would be ideal if the school colors were part of it. Know how the cheerleaders wear the bow before using them, so you can look like one of them and not a stranger.

If your school’s group utilizes pom poms, enhance your performance by bringing in a pair!

Purchase pre-sparkled stars in your team’s hues and wear on your cheek for an additional spirit boost! Ensure that the group permits sparkle cosmetics and embellishments first.

Magnificence

After an entire day of classes, you might need to freshen up before you go for the tryouts. Come with antiperspirant, floss, and your toothbrush, toothpaste, and you will be set up to grin enormously while you buckle down.

You will need to ensure that your hair is pulled back, away from your face. Pack a brush, hair curling accessory and you can wear a new hairdo in no time before the tryouts!

Bring fundamental cosmetics stuff, like powder and concealer, for a little touch up before tryouts. Try not to exaggerate your cosmetics. When you get to the team, you can go big at performances and games.

Jewelry is a big no. Take them off and store them in your bags. Additionally, stay away from anything that could meddle with your capacity to perform, for instance, lotions and oils apply little cologne.

Health

Drink lots of water so you can stay hydrated all through the day.

Carry some food in your bags so you can eat before you perform. You would not want to go performing on an empty stomach.

If you are currently on any medications, make sure you come with them.

Come with braces or wraps, ankle, shin or knee protective wears if you need them.

Miscellaneous

Jot down every information in a paper to read up later.

If you will be trying out using your own music, do not forget to come with them!

Even after packing everything you need, be sure to double check in the morning so you do not miss anything!

 

Cheerleading in high school is the place all the fun starts. You have summer camp, pep rallies, homecoming, games and numerous other energizing occasions to anticipate. However, be advised that not all aspect of cheerleading is fun because the practices can seem demanding sometimes.

Trying out

Upon the arrival of tryouts, you ought to have rested well, had a solid breakfast and lunch, and take a lot of water. Many high school cheerleading tryouts are comparable, however at all of them, you will be relied upon to dress perfectly, with your hair pulled up, and not expected to put on jewelry. You may be grouped into three or four girls and asked to try out some rehearsed moves or something you learned watching the cheerleading squad.

Camp

Your squad can go to several camps (private and resident camps). In the case of a resident camp, your group will go to a school or college where you will remain in a residence for three evenings. The camps here are generally vast, which means there will be numerous several groups there that your group can meet and become more acquainted with consistently. In the case of a private camp, that kind is usually held around your school. At these camps, your group will get personal guidelines from the staff. There are numerous camps different from these two but they will always be so much fun.

Practices

Generally, cheerleading practices will be held after school up to five times weekly. They generally last a few hours and can comprise of trick hones, cheer practice, or rivalry practice, depending on the event they are rehearsing. Prior to your first football game, your mentor or counsel will more than likely have you do your thing and sidelines during the games, or perhaps you have a rally on Friday that your group needs to sort out.

Games

Cheering at amusements can be diverse at several schools, but it is always a fun experience. While most groups cheer at basketball or football games, cheerleading is becoming vast and being extended to volleyball and wrestling games. Regardless of what school you cheer for or what number of sports groups your squad cheer for, cheering for your school is always a mind-blowing experience. Nevertheless, that does not mean you will have fun at homecomings and pep rallies too. Being a cheerleader is imperative for you to lead them with passion and persuade them to always cheer and support the school teams.

School

As a cheerleader, you will be subjected to certain rules and regulations and you have to maintain them for you to still be a part of the squad. Your guides and leaders will always monitor your activities to ensure you are satisfying the principles they have set. These standards may include completing a certain number of community service hours, being involved in some on-campus activities, always having homework, showing up early for classes and maintaining a certain grade point average. In the event that your counsels ask a great deal from you, do not feel constrained. They are simply endeavoring to cheer you to exceed expectations.