From the Editor
Susan Caldwell
From the April 2006
Issue of Applaud Magazine

Hello Readers. I want to again address the layout of the magazine. I am hearing positive and negative things about it. The Pros are saying that it’s too busy, needs more white space and professional photos for the writers. I consider this a work in progress and am grateful for the input that I receive. Although I have three college degrees none of them is in graphic design, I have only a certificate. Funny how life works. The one thing I love the best I have the least education in. So I am learning as I go. Just to let you know that I am listening, all of my writers have professional photos and I have made some exciting new changes to the layout which include more white space and organization. I hope this helps my readers. I want you all to know that I want Applaud to be more then just a magazine. I want it to become a community, where women in New Hampshire are represented for their uniqueness; where they can learn and be inspired by each other; where they will be listened to and where they can communicate with the writers who provide material on issues that concern them. We always include contact information for our writers with each article so that you can contact them with questions. Our website will shortly have email links to the writers as well. One of the things that has also been added to the website is a forum. I encourage you all to use this as a method of communicating with each other. I believe that each of us has something of worth to share. I am hoping that you will use the forum to give and receive information, inspiration and of course to communicate to us about what you think of our articles. My background is somewhat different from most of you. I come from New York (relax I’ve been here for over 30 years, so I’m approved). One of my first memories is of my Mom sitting in front of her vanity refreshing her makeup before my Dad came home from work. So I learned the importance of taking those few extra minutes to make the best of my appearance. I have noticed after being in New Hampshire that many women don’t take that time. I’m not sure why, maybe there is more then one reason. I know one woman said recently that she just didn’t know what product to use. So I thought this issue would be a good opportunity to give you some options for changing your physical appearance. Remember that by the very act of investing the extra time into yourself you are saying – ‘I value myself and I value what God gave me so I’m going to make the most of it’. If you still need more information about what things you can do with your particular face you can always consult an makeup artist like Kriss Soterion (Kriss has a very great line of products for sale) or just call a Mary Kay representative. Mary Kay offers free makeovers and their products are also very good. So with this theme in mind and since most of us start off each new year by looking at ourselves to determine what kind of positive changes we can make, I offer you some information to help you decide what, if any, positive changes you would like to make in 2006. We have included an exciting makeover, to illustrate how the beauty in one woman can be hidden but reclaimed after a little help. We have an article illustrating what you can do to always have your makeup on. Another article describes the importance of wearing the correct size bra. And, don’t miss our makeup tips article. Finally, we’ve included a page of testimonials from the male segment of the population just to show you how valued we are by the men we work with.