NCTV BLOG

    Love The Retro Look  It's always in style, really.  I mean, who doesn't want to wear a Marilyn Monroe style swimsuit once in a while?  Or, if you're like me, you want to wear one often!  Orange Is The New Black  Well, sure, it can be.  Not the kind of orange that was in the TV show lol, but, orange in swimwear is definitely a good choice.  Why?  It's bright, fun, and can enhance an olive or warm complexion beautifully.  When you wear an orange swimsuit, you feel happy.  I know I do.   Stripes Are Not The Enemy  Of course not.  Stripes can be terrific, even horizontal ones.  It depends on the overall fit of the garment.  Which is always what I say comes first.  Fit.  Fit.  Fit.   You'll Project 50s Class  And that's a very positive thing.  Back then women like my mom, and maybe yours too, did not want to be "skinny".  In fact, if a woman was ever called "s...

       Nancy's Sat Chat  Today I have products in the virtual boxing ring.  One is GK or Global Keratin, and the other is BNY or Better Not Younger.  The products I'm comparing are shampoo and conditioner from each company.   You Should Watch  My video gives you a lot of information about each product, my background knowledge and why I formed the opinions I formed.  And continue to form.   Many Thanks  For coming to my YouTube Channel , subscribing, liking my videos, and for taking the time to watch them.   If anyone has any questions, you can publish it on theYouTube Channel, or, if you prefer, make a comment here on the blog.  

      A Great Strapless Sundress  I am very positively impressed with this dress.  It's a great look!  And coming in under $30 you can't beat the price.   Sunset Colors Are Beautiful  And a little out of the norm.  I find lots of bright colors, and of course the classics such as navy blue, but these sunset colors are different and quite versatile.   The horizontal stripe pattern sometimes gets a bad name.  It does not automatically make you look bigger.  It depends on the garment.  In this case, I don't feel it does at all.   You can wear heels or flip flops with this dress.  Add a jacket or wrap if you like.  It's all good.  You really can't go wrong.   I also have this same dress in navy blue, with a boat anchor on the front. Also a keeper!  Click on the link to my YouTube Channel below and you'll see it there.   COME SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  SUNSET...

      Nautical Theme  I really love the way this sundress looks.  It's got an anchor on the front, which gives it a fun nautical theme, and makes it perfect for the Summer 2023 - and beyond.   Low Priced  You don't have to pay a fortune to look good.  In fact, I'm finding out from my research these days that affordable clothing is oftentimes better looking than the higher priced merchandise.  How nice is that?   And There Is This  This sundress is a perfect example of style to love, that comes at a low price.  At less than $30 it is in fact a steal!   Pairing  You can easily change the look by wearing a higher heel, or going with flip flops.  Add a jacket if you're going to a nice restaurant, theatre, party, etc.   COME SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  Amazon Affiliate Link  Nautical Sundress      https://amzn.to/3AwSzrE

    Nancy's Choice  You can take that literally.  I have been using the soap I make for over four years now, and I would not use anything else.  I love the way my skin looks and feels.   This is real handcrafted honey soap.  As opposed to the types that simply add color and fragrance to make it smell like honey.   My honey soap is made with raw honey, harvested from our own beehives.  And the truth of it is that you actually don't smell a heavy honey scent.  It's light and fresh, and beautiful.  That's what real honey soap is like! BFF For Your Skin  Oh yes.  You can take that very seriously.  Want to see what the hundreds of my previous customers think?  Just click on the link below.  You'll go to my Etsy store where you can read about it for yourself.   One More Thing  You'll see whiskey smoke boards available there at the Etsy store as well.  My husband makes them.  The...

      Growing And Growing  That's what my garden is doing!  And it's a beautiful thing to behold!   My garden beans, summer squash, gourmet lettuce, roma tomatoes and best boy tomatoes, are all growing like crazy.   I added a sweet green pepper plant a couple of weeks ago and it's already producing!  I pulled a small pepper off the plant for us to add to our stir fry dinner - it was about 2 inches across in size.  That's big for such a young plant to produce.   Two Month Update  It's hard to believe that it's already 4/25/23 and that the two month anniversary of my new garden planting is right around the corner.   My herbs are doing nicely.  You have to understand herbs.  I have come to do just that.  They are finicky.  Unless it is actual rain, herbs don't respond as well.  Even hand watering twice daily does not have the same affect.   However, I'm very happy with my litt...

     Day Night  Skin care can be a mystery to some.  And the advertisements don't always deliver on their promises!   That's where knowledgeable and experienced people, like myself, can help.  I have tried so many many products on the market.  For decades!  And it's during the past 6 or so years that I've really found out what products work - and work great!   Nancy's Choice  That's me.  Nancy Welker.  I have lots of research and experience behind me, and my training in fitness and nutrition really does come into the picture.  I know vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial ingredients, that are plant and/or animal derived.  I'm not put off by creative names and slogans! What I Aim For  Looking healthy.  That's first for me.  The glamour is nice, and lots of fun, but it's the basic health of my complexion that interests me the  most.   COME SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL...

        Sat Chat  I enjoy making these videos.  I  have made many in my lifetime, but never on a daily basis!   Today I have an Amazon jumpsuit, Perricone No Makeup Makeup Eye Shadow, Bliss Block Star, and together they made a great haul!   Dress It Up Or Down  It's up to you.  This jumpsuit is made of terry material, however it's not a thick terry.  Very lightweight.  Wear it with heels and head out to dinner or with flip flops to run errands.  It would also make a great travel outfit - it is not prone to wrinkling.  COME SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  Amazon Links to this video's items  Perricone No Makeup Makeup Eyeshadow            https://amzn.to/3H6n3V7 Bliss BlockStar  Universal Tint                                https://amzn.to/40yGwVL Navy Jumpsuit      ...

     Somaluxe  I have bought from this company in the past.  Hand cream I believe.  A few years back.  I was happy with that product, but, I am super impressed with this lip complex.   They are not making wild claims!  You will not have lips like Angelina Jolie five minutes after applying!   However, it feels great on the skin.  I applied it to  my lips, around the eye area, including my brows, and also rubbed in the rest to my hands.  It was terrific everywhere!   It Is A Keeper  I feel very good about recommending this product.  It works well.  It is one that I will keep in my usual skincare supply from here on.  So, I will buy again for certain.   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK TO SOMALUXE LIP COMPLEX  https://amzn.to/43Ql69b

     Fit Flops  For me, they made a huge change in my life.  Comfort.  Style.  Safety.  All of it.  I wear them when we go on the boat, or to the beach, and honestly, I love them for everyday wear as well.   I currently have six different colors.  And I may add more.  Stay tuned.   Comfortably Chic   That's the way I roll anymore.  I must have both.  Good looking.  And good wearing.     A Visit   My dogs, Macky and Krissy, show up in the video.  They didn't understand why mommy was in a room with the door closed and they were not with me!   I hope you enjoy the video!   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL AMAZON LINKS   FitFlops https://amzn.to/3K0tZnD Sterling Ankle Bracelet https://amzn.to/4301wXt

     Michael Kors  A well-respected company, with good reason.  The company has always delivered on their promises of quality and style.  This beautiful tea rose pink colored bag is no exception!   There's lots of room inside, but, it's not so big and awkward to carry around.  It works on the shoulder and the arm as well, which is not the norm.   Cheapie Bag  What a surprise!  I have never found a handbag that comes in lovely pink color, in this case kind of dusty rose or dusty pink, is quilted, and looks great at a very low price!   Another versatile hag.  On the shoulder, cross-body, or even on the arm, it all works.   Awesome Pink Colors  For Spring and Summer you can't beat pink.  It works for casual, dressy, and even business wear.  There's such a wide range to choose from that there's pretty much a pink for everyone.   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  AMAZON AFFI...

      L'Oreal  A company that has been around for a long, long time.  And with good reason.  Their products deliver on claims made!  Moisturizers  This is a huge category.  And it can be confusing.  What to spend?  What ingredients really work?   Hyaluronic Acid in skin care products is an ingredient that is based on a naturally occurring lubricant in our bodies that keeps our joints moving without difficulty.  This ingredient is one of the best, if the not THE best, at attracting moisture to our skin by drawing it up from the lower skin layers.  In addition to drawing the moisture, hyaluronic acid helps seal the surface of the skin itself so that the moisture stays put.   Soluble Collagen can be animal (including marine life) or plant based, and uses protein to help give our skin some of the collagen we need as we age.  Beginning around age 25, our bodies produce less and less collagen every year....

     Sunday Chat  Botox results are in!  I got my injections on Tuesday, April 11th, and today is Sunday the 16th, I'm seeing the full benefit from that.  I'm very happy!  My crow's feet can be very pronounced and my little jab every 4 or 5 months does the trick!   Smoked Pork And Today my hub is smoking a roast pork.  I'm doing the seasoning mix for it, and then we are adding homemade coleslaw.  I do buy the pre-shredded cabbage from Walmart (the tri color mix is great), and then we add mayo, dried cranberries, sometimes roasted pecans or walnuts, and occasionally pineapple chunks.  It's all yummy!   Autism Ramblings  I can't help but go into what life's like with an autism son.  It makes a big difference!  It's not all sad or difficult, in fact there is a lot of joy, but it does make significant changes to one's life.   Oxygen Etc  I go into my knowledge about how our digestion system d...

  More About Me And What I've Learned I wanted to get my background down in black and white for everyone to see.  When I speak about a subject, I don't take it lightly.  I have learned and/or researched that topic as thoroughly as possible.   I've been online as a publisher/writer for the past 15 or so years, and I sometimes assume that people who find me already know all of this.  But just in case you don't already know me......here is more about me.   At the bottom I've also listed my most recent experience as an actor/model.   Stay healthy everyone!  Nancy Resume: Nancy Welker   Age: 66 (2023) Personal:   Married.   Two children.   One is a 30 year old autistic son.   We have NEVER used prescription drugs for our son's autism.  For the past 23 years, we have used dietary intervention, nutraceuticals, homeopathic protocol (under the direction of an M.D.), and most recently, the S100 protein for brain ...

       Fashion Friday  I love fashion.  All kinds of fashion.  Casual and sporty.  Dressy.  Jeans  You name it I'm always looking for the right combinations.   I'm making videos on Fridays that cover fashion, so you get the advantage of my experience before you make that purchase.   Swimskirt  Yes, it's a must have item!  I love it!  It's comfortable, covers more of your body, and yet looks feminine and fashionable.   I combine the swimskirt with a bikini top, or, you can use any top you like.  To cover up and go out, I also toss on a cut out tank top.   Over 50 Beach Goers I have never met a woman, from 18 to 80, who does not get at least a little stressed out about going to the beach.  We all are our own worst critics!   Know your body.  Buy the right size.  Don't worry about what size that is!  If it fits you it will look amazing!   SUB...

      The Veggies Are Coming  Well, I was a little worried I have to admit.  Starting with seeds is always a little bit of a gamble.   Even if you are a seasoned gardener there are so many things that can go wrong.   Right after I planted, which was on March 2nd, our area of South Florida was going through an unusually dry period.  That's not at all what is needed to germinate.  Just the opposite.   So, I was being the good mom to my Green Kids and watered two to three times per day.  And even with that I couldn't get my moisture meter past center - at the most.   Nancy's Garden  The little guys came through for me!  Yay!  I fought through the tough time and sure enough my veggies are coming along very well.  Soon - I'll making cooking videos using my squash, lettuce and green beans!   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  *WALMART+ MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL* Membership now includes P...

     Botox Before And After  I am very happy with my results!  It's a definite improvement in wrinkles in the crow's feet area, and it's still very natural-looking.   That's what I want and need.  Natural-looking.  That's one reason why I only use Botox in the area under my eye.  Nothing more!   Under Eye Area  That's one of the most obvious places that tell a person's age.  Not to mention their general state of health.  Before I used Botox, I was tired-looking, even sickly-looking at times.  And I was neither tired or sick!   Over 50 Fix  It's a simple and relatively inexpensive fix for under eye over 50 wrinkles and to a degree sagging skin.   PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK TO THE LIPSTICK I'M WEARING  *Today's lipstick* Urban Decay Raw Footage https://amzn.to/3o2nNUF

       Day 39 Oh My!  This is my first time ever planting seeds in my garden.  I had no idea what would happen.  Would anything grow?  Maybe.  Maybe not.   Seeing my lovely little Green Kids grow, and continue to flourish, is a very rewarding thing.  I love it.  The fresh air, sunshine, heck even the showers, mud and chameleons are awesome.   Lettuce, Squash, Beans    Nancy's Garden is almost ready to harvest!  My squash is huge - and right in the center are many cute little flowers getting ready to open.  Next step?  Small squash will be seen!   My garden beans, I'm starting to think about Jack In The Beanstalk when I look at them, are thriving and also putting out little buds that will flower and then produce garden fresh beans!   Lettuce?  You bet I have it!  And it's a mix of green and red called on the package "gourmet blend".  Well, I thought it wo...

      Begin Retinol Use  Yes, retinol is truly the Gold Standard in skin care.  It's as close to a miracle in a jar as I've ever come across - and that's at any price!   You can begin today - why wait?  Just take some precautions, and of course, know your own skin and what it can tolerate.   Tips Hacks  One huge tip is that you must, MUST, use an SPF 30 or higher every single day, especially once you begin including retinol products in your skin care routine.   And one helpful hack is that you can sandwich a super moisturizing cream, such as original Nivea, which is still the best as far as I'm concerned, under and over your retinol products.  That can help prevent dryness and irritation.   Click on my video to learn more.   Of Course  Check with a physician if you have concerns.  This advice is not a substitute for a medical opinion.  Results are not guaranteed.   COME SUB...

       Cooked Tomatoes Are Easy  For sure.  And worth the time - which frankly isn't all that much, either!   I love the flavor of my own homemade cooked tomatoes.  I've used many different varieties, large and small, very ripe and somewhat green, and they all come out great.   What's For Supper  Whether it's Sunday, Monday or any day, taking a bit of time to make healthy food is the right thing!  Keeping a jar of these tomatoes in your refrigerator allows you to keep your options open for a fast and still healthy dinner.   Pasta with tomatoes and freshly grated cheese is always a hit in my house.  Add meat or fish?  Sure, why not.  Salad is a nice side, as are cooked green beans, asparagus, zucchini and the list goes on and on.  There are so many possibilities when you start out with a jar of cooked tomatoes.   Try Pizza  You can keep it simple with store bought crust or make y...