Tim McGraw - Humble And Kind - Are we?

"Don't take for granted the love this life gives you

When you get where you're goin'

Don't forget turn back around

And help the next one in line

Always stay humble and kind"

“I think, in the times that we live in, it’s an important song, by itself, just by what it says” ~ Tim McGraw

It’s simple lyrics are exactly what we need to hear in a world filled with selfies, political finger-pointing, and the ever-present search for acceptance. Do we, as a society, understand the true meaning of these words? Or do we, as the song suggests in its lyrics, use them as a “pick-up line?” All of us, I believe, want to be humble and kind people. But hearing the song had me thinking about how often we offer platitudes to one another or on Facebook. We say things like, “I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time,” or “I will send good thoughts.” A few minutes later, we are thinking or saying things that are not so flattering about someone. We aren't being as considerate or kind as we perhaps should be. ~ Tracy Lynn

Tracy and Tim are spot on, aren't they? I used to consider Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd my "mantra" to my sons. I dedicated that song to each of them on the radio (and of course in their baby albums!) the day they were born. Now? Why is it so hard to pick just one? This song - this truth has absolutely touched my soul, expanded my own humbleness. I have always considered myself as a humble person. I strive, as a mother and a woman, to instill in my sons the same values. Both songs, Simple Man and Humble and Kind, describe just perfectly all that we can hope for our family, our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, parents, and friends. Doesn't it go back to that age-old "Golden Rule"?

"Humble." Merriam-Webster.com.
Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2016.
Definition of humble
adjective  hum·ble \ˈhəm-bəl also chiefly Southern ˈəm-\
1: not proud or haughty :  not arrogant or assertive
2: not proud : not thinking of yourself as better than other people
3: given or said in a way that shows you do not think you are better than other people
4: showing that you do not think of yourself as better than other people

"Kind." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2016.
kind
adjective
Definition of kind
1 chiefly dialect :  affectionate, loving
2 a: of a sympathetic or helpful nature
  b: of a forbearing nature :  gentle
  c: arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance <a kind act>
3: of a kind to give pleasure or relief

Humble And Kind Tim McGraw Album: Damn Country Music

LYRICS VERIFIED BY Tim McGraw 

HUMBLE AND KIND LYRICS

You know there's a light that glows by the front door

Don't forget the keys under the mat

When childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind

Go to church cause your momma says to

Visit grandpa every chance that you can

It won't be wasted time

Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you

Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie

I know you got mountains to climb but

Always stay humble and kind

When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you

When the work you put in is realized

Let yourself feel the pride but

Always stay humble and kind

Don't expect a free ride from no one

Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why

Bitterness keeps you from flying

Always stay humble and kind

Know the difference with sleeping with someone

And sleeping with someone you love

I love you ain't no pick up line so

Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you

Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie

I know you got mountains to climb but

Always stay humble and kind

When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you

When the work you put in is realized

Let yourself feel the pride but

Always stay humble and kind

When it's hot, eat a root beer Popsicle

Shut off the AC and roll the windows down

Let that summer sun shine

Always stay humble and kind

Don't take for granted the love this life gives you

When you get where you're goin'

Don't forget turn back around

And help the next one in line

Always stay humble and kind


New Year's Resolution anyone?
What are your thoughts on this song?
What do you try to instill in your sons and daughters?
Give me a song that's touched your soul, your heart.

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Exclusive: Tips for effortless sugaring your chin and facial hairs

There's a lot of women out there who struggle with hairs growing on their chins and upper lips. Here's how to use JBHomemade Sugaring Paste to remove those hairs lasting up to 2 weeks.

Yay! It's here! Are you ready? Sugaring will transform your skin! Sugaring the facial hair with JBHomemade Sugaring Paste.
No more painful ingrown hair, no rashes, no breakouts and no itchiness.
There's a lot of women out there who struggle with hairs growing on their chins and upper lips. Here's how to use JBHomemade Sugaring Paste to remove those pesky, stubborn hairs lasting up to 2 weeks.
Hair removal, especially from the face, is a personal process. As the unwanted hair is on the face, women are typically more careful about the type of treatment used compared to removing hair on the legs. Sugaring, used in ancient Egypt, is popular in many parts of the world but has only recently been made popular in Western cultures. Many regard this as a more natural, and therefore safer, approach to facial hair removal.
Facial sugaring comes with a range of short- and long-term benefits and is suited for all skin types and hair textures. Sugar cane's natural alphahydroxy acid (AHA) content makes for a refining and a moisturizing hair-removal method, which is known to improve facial texture and tone. Because you are pulling in the direction of hair growth, sugaring helps eliminate and prevent ingrown hairs and is said to be less painful than traditional waxing and threading. Unlike traditional hot-waxing treatments, sugaring will not burn the skin and can be reapplied to catch missing hairs without irritation. It’s also hypoallergenic and water-soluble, which makes for easy cleanup.
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Exclusive - How to use Sugaring Paste to remove underarm hair

This post covers exactly that.

How to use Sugaring Paste to remove underarm hair.

I know no one whats to talk about pit hair.
None of us LIKE pit hair.
Well, that is unless you're a manly man or a die-hard feminist.
But guess what? We ALL have to deal with underarm hair.
I mean, after all - we are mammals after all. But what about those of us who want smooth pits for more than a day (from shaving)?
OK, I'm sure you came here for a reason, so Let's jump right in, shall we?

There are three main reasons for sugaring your armpits. Underarm hair grows pretty fast, so shaving it daily is a must. As we all know, daily shaving can cause irritation, ingrowns, etc. If you have thick or dark hair, you can still see the hair follicle through the relatively thin skin in that area regardless or how closely you shave. The hair in your armpits is a huge culprit for body odor. Removing the hair by the follicle eliminates odor until the hairs begin to grow back past the surface of the skin. Moisture plus hair is a great place for bacteria to grow. Remember life before puberty? You didn't need deodorant then. The hormones of puberty caused hair growth in your armpits. And the subsequent stink thereafter.

Side notes** Sugaring your own armpits can be a little scary but the right technique can make it pretty easy. You will need moderate shoulder flexibility You will need a mirror and cornstarch or powder. Know in which direction your hairs grow on your armpits before hand. Most likely, the hair under your arms grows in two main directions. You probably have have one main horizontal crease. Above that crease grows in one direction and what is below that grows in another. In the middle, there may be a swirly area. You may have to do two pulls over that area. If this is your first time sugaring your armpits, you should not work in sections larger than your pinky finger or tip of the applicator provided.

Click play below to see it in action.

Ready to move on to the legs? See the next tutorial, Sugaring the legs with Sugaring Paste here

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🌿 The Astonishing Truth About Body Sugaring at Home

🌿

...and why this ancient method changed everything for me.

Hi, I’m Jen — founder of JBHomemade, herbalist, homesteader, and your friendly neighborhood Sugar Plum Fairy. 🌙

Years ago, I traded razors, Nair, and painful waxing appointments for a forgotten ritual rooted in the wisdom of women who came long before us. The Egyptians were doing it 4,000 years ago. I picked it up on a homestead in Tennessee.

It’s called body sugaring — and yes, it really is made from sugar (plus lemon and water). 🍋

Why I’ll Never Go Back to Shaving or Waxing
Sugaring is the most skin-loving method of hair removal I've ever found. Once I made the switch, I stopped dealing with:

• Razor burn and stubble
• Ingrown hairs
• Harsh chemical creams
• Itchy regrowth
• And throwing away plastic razors every week (💸 + 🗑️)

Instead, I now sugar at home — naturally, gently, and way more affordably. My skin is softer than it’s ever been, and the hair grows back finer each time. It’s like a botanical wax, but better. No pain, no chemicals, no salon bills.

💫 “But is it hard to do at home?”

Nope. You can learn how to make sugaring paste at home (I teach it right here), but if you’d rather skip the trial-and-error of mastering the cook — I’ve got you.

I’ve spent years perfecting my own small-batch sugaring paste, and you can order it here in my shop. It's shipped fresh and handmade just for you.

✨ Watch the Sugaring Revolution in Action

Instead of embedding four iframes, I’ve gathered my most helpful sugaring tutorials in a single YouTube playlist for easier watching (and faster page loading):

📺 Watch the Sugaring at Home Playlist on YouTube »

🧂 What Makes My Sugaring Paste Different?

I make it from scratch, by hand, in small batches using certified organic sugar and lemon juice. No additives. No preservatives. No junk. Just pure, botanical goodness cooked into a golden taffy-like paste that gently lifts hair from the root — even short or stubborn hairs.

It’s:

Biodegradable ✅

Kind to sensitive skin ✅

Vegan and cruelty-free ✅

Made by someone who actually uses it ✅

💚 Your Skin Deserves Better Than a Razor

You don’t have to keep putting up with the cycle of shaving and suffering. There is a better way — and if you’re a DIY soul like me, you’ll fall in love with the whole sugaring experience.

Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to switch from waxing to something more holistic, you’re in the right place.

👉 Start your sugaring ritual here

Or…

👉 Learn how to make it at home yourself

🛍️ A Few Favorites to Explore:

Sugaring Paste Tubs

Sugaring Starter Kits

Botanical Prep Sprays & Aftercare

🔗 Stay Connected With Me

I love sharing my journey through herbalism, self-sufficiency, and natural living. Let’s grow together:

🌐 Visit my website

📸 Follow on Instagram

📌 Pin with me on Pinterest

📺 Subscribe on YouTube

You can also still find me on Etsy — though you’ll always find the lowest prices and exclusive formulas right on my website.

A Final Thought 🌕

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If you know someone struggling with shaving or waxing — or just someone who loves skincare made the old-fashioned way — share this post with them.

Because caring for our skin doesn’t have to come at the cost of pain, chemicals, or waste.

It can be sweet. ✨

It can be herbal. 🌿

It can be homemade. 💚

🌿 Love this? Pin this post! 📌 Save it for later, share it with a friend, and follow me on Pinterest for more herbal beauty wisdom.

How do you know when the sugaring paste is ready?

Organic Sugaring paste should be room temperature when ready to use.

If it's not, it will stick to you and the results will not be what you want.
This simple fingerprint test will tell you it's ready to use.
If you dip your finger into the paste and it tries to come out
of the container with your finger (sticks to your finger)

IT IS NOT ready and room temperature. It's too warm.

Stick it in the fridge for 5-10 minute intervals until you see
your fingerprint in the sugar when you dip your finger.
As seen here:     Fingerprint impression test
.
You want your fingerprint impression to show up in the sugaring paste.
This ensures that the Organic Sugaring Paste is ready to use.
If you dip your finger into the paste and it tries to come out of the container
with your finger (sticks to your finger)
IT IS NOT ready and room temperature. It's too warm. Go here to learn how to make your sugaring paste at home or

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The Ultimate video guide: How to use Sugaring Wax at home

 JBHomemade's Video Tutorial for Organic Sugaring Gel/Wax

Organic sugaring (or body sugaring) is natural, holistic, gently exfoliates (and helps clear skin as well), while sugaring wax gently removes your unwanted hairs by the follicle, leaving petal soft skin Gentle Hair Removal
©JBHomemade 2014 More to come~!~

 I just can't get enough of talking and sharing about organic sugaring y'all.

Not only is it my business, it is also fits my lifestyle of trying to
live green, healthy, chemical-free, holistic, organic, NONGMO homesteading.
We live on a rural farm in TN, hunt, and grow veggies, herbs, flowers all for our diet and medicine.

Join me in sugaring for hair removal. The Sugaring Revolution, if you will.

...find out what you COULD be doing differently there's so many more benefits to sugaring it still amazes me! No Shave November? Paaashaaww!! I laugh. Bahhahaahaha! I haven't shaved in months! I haven't waxed, shaved, had ingrown hairs, had sensitive skin, razor burn, stubble (yea! like when you get out of the shower after shaving and you get the goosebumps!
That's always a joy! *looks around** Crickets...*
Y'all know what I'm talking about! It feels like you didn't shave at all!
I don't get that with sugaring. My skin is petal soft without:  

• Picking up a razor (Um..non-degradable waste)
• Using chemically concocted shaving creams
• Even ones that literally chemically burn the hairs off of your skin
• going to a salon! $$$$$ (sorry, pros, but it's true ~in my own humble opinion, I realize not everyone will agree with me on this point~. I could not fathom spending $60 every two to three weeks to bear the pain of waxing. It's like masochism of some sort.)
• Dealing with itchy, dry skin aftermath result of shaving
• Dealing with Ingrown hairs!
• Knicks from the razors
• Red, irritated skin reaction to chemicals in some
  waxes and most creams
• Shaving is a daily CHORE.

Come on over to www.jbhomemade.com
or any of my other social medias to follow me.

SHARE with your friends!

I know it sounds corny, but sharing really is caring!
(Especially about something like this...
your skin, your legs, ANYWHERE...YES...ANYWHERE
from your eyebrows to your toes.)
It's not my invention, (the EGYPTIANS started sugaring!) by all means!
I just absolutely LOVE SUGARING and have found a way
to share it with you without YOU having to go through
40 POUNDS of sugar while you try to master the cooking.
I've got that down.
Go here to learn how to make your sugaring at home or

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The Ultimate video guide: How to use Sugaring Paste at home

Organic, Natural Sugar Pasting the legs with JBHomemade's Organic Sugaring Hair Removal

Instructional tutorial pictures, close-ups and video all in one. Organic sugaring is and all natural and holistic hair removal method while gently exfoliating the skin. It helps clear skin as well while sugaring paste gently removes your unwanted hairs by the follicle, leaving petal soft skin.

I just can't get enough of talking and sharing about organic sugaring y'all.

Not only is it my business, it also fits my lifestyle of trying to live green, healthy, chemical-free, holistic, organic, NONGMO homesteading. We live on a rural farm in TN, hunt, and grow veggies, herbs, flowers all for our diet and medicine.

Join me in sugaring for hair removal. The Sugaring Revolution, if you will.

...find out what you COULD be doing differently there's so many more benefits to sugaring it still amazes me! No Shave November? Paaashaaww!! I laugh. Bahhahaahaha! I haven't shaved in months! I haven't waxed, shaved, had ingrown hairs, had sensitive skin, razor burn, stubble (yea! like when you get out of the shower after shaving and you get the goosebumps!
That's always a joy! *looks around** Crickets...* Y'all know what I'm talking about! It feels like you didn't shave at all! I don't get that with sugaring. My skin is petal soft without:

Picking up a razor (Um..non-degradable waste) Using chemically concocted shaving creams Even ones that literally chemically burn the hairs off of your skin going to a salon! $$$$$ (sorry, pros, but it's true ~in my own humble opinion, I realize not everyone will agree with me on this point~. I could not fathom spending $60 every two to three weeks to bear the pain of waxing. It's like masochism of some sort.) Dealing with itchy, dry skin aftermath result of shaving Dealing with Ingrown hairs! Knicks from the razors Red, irritated skin reaction to chemicals in some waxes and most creams Shaving is a daily CHORE.

Instructional tutorial pictures, close-ups and video all in one for #sugaring hair removal! #jbhomemade blog

Join #jbhomemade for sugaring hair removal. Sugaring Revolution, if you will. Click to read more on the #blog

Go here to learn how to make your sugaring paste at home or

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Getting a beautiful Clean Ponytail Look with Sugaring

I've been asked on a number of occasions to share videos of sugaring being done. I can share these professional estheticians performing sugaring all day long.
There's a lot of salons in populated areas such as
Seattle, WA, NY, Miami, LA, Fort Lauderdale and the like.
But until you have sugaring paste in your hand and
you are learning the method THAT is when you will have your
"AH-HA" moment and truly "get it" and understand HOW to sugar,
why it's so much more gentle and beneficial for your skin. Sugaring removes hair from the back of the neck; keep the nape of your neck looking trim and smooth with sugar paste hair removal.
Vito Mazza Salon & Spa in Woodbridge, NJ
Presents Alexandria Professional Body Sugaring. Men LOVE sugaring the nape of the neck! Why? Because the hair on the nape of the neck typically grows in before it is time to get a new hair cut. Most men will tell you they cannot stand the bushy, fuzzy hair that grows on their neck. The only drawback to this is that hair removal from this area is rather discomforting, more so than a Brazilian. The hair is strongly rooted and sometimes course. The discomfort will dissipate within 15-20 seconds. You can expect re-growth in 2-3 weeks, but it should be less dense and softer. The more you continue to this area, the finer your hair will become. If you are a cosmetologist, this is a perfect example of a service you can offer your clients. Most cosmetologists I know have a passion for hair and not waxing. If you do offer waxing services to your clients, consider sugaring as an alternative. Sugaring is safer and yields superior results.   Nape of Neck Sugaring Hair Removal from Jamie Nelms on Vimeo.

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