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Beauty Sleep, Interrupted

Posted by Karen on August 19th, 2008

The Beauty Benefits of Milk

In addition to promoting better sleep, milk’s beauty-related benefits include…
BONES: Milk can significantly reduce the risk of bone disease and fractures.
PMS: Calcium may reduce the symptoms of PMS (PMS symptoms reduced after three months for a majority of women taking 1,200 mg of calcium per day).
SLEEP: Milk helps promote better sleep.
TEETH: Milk helps reduce the risk of cavities (with normal brushing, flossing, check-ups and cleanings).
HAIR: Milk helps promote healthy hair.
MUSCLES: Milk helps rebuild muscles.
NAILS: Milk helps with stronger nails.

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80 Responses to “Beauty Sleep, Interrupted”

  1. Eru Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 5:30 am

    OMG, Karen!
    That comic is SO~ CUTE!!!!! :D
    I’ll have to try the facial scrub recipe. :)
    Hugs!

  2. Adina Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 5:54 am

    That definitely helped me start my day with a smile. Thanks Karen :)

  3. Julia Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 5:58 am

    you crack me up! so cute!

  4. PJ Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 6:06 am

    Too cute! and that’s exactly what’s happening to me *everyday*, at 4:00am sharp D:

    I’ll try the facial scrub, thanks for the recipe! But I can feed milk to my kitty, I think she’s lactose intolerant D:

  5. nyspender Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 6:31 am

    This is me EVERY NIGHT! My cat, Bullitt, wakes up at 4 or 5 AM and he feels I should be up too, so he comes and does whatever it takes to wake me up (licks my face, chews on my hair, bites my nose) Beauty sleep is a thing of the past for me… thank goodness for makeup!

  6. Dao Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 6:33 am

    This is so cute! Marvel comics need to enlist you to their team. Or maybe DC, so you can be close to Batman :)

    I did not realize Tabs is such a big cat. He’s as big as your upper body. Who took all of the pictures? The close-up of Tabs is adorable. And btw, how can a cat be in a dog house? That’s just a rhetoric question, you don’t need to answer ;)

  7. Elle Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 6:50 am

    This was such a cute start to my day :) Tabs is too cute–love the sleeping picture of you two! Glad you got your sleep, Karen!

  8. cloudburst Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 7:38 am

    I love your kitty he’s so cute!

  9. Alyssa Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 7:42 am

    Awwwww…what a great way to start my day! Tabs is a cutie, makes me wish I wasn’t allergic to cats :(

  10. Megan Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 7:55 am

    LOL too cute Karen…Yeah I’m so not a milk girl…I can only get down skim milk…and then it’s not that often. I do eat my yogurt though. I think I probably should pick up some viactiv chews…I used to take them, but i’ve gotten lax about it.

  11. melissa Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 8:05 am

    Karen, this is the coolest thing evar!!!! and you even have milk beauty tips!

    Thank you for making my morning brighter Karen. I SO NEED it today!

  12. Anna Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 8:14 am

    Awwwwww, Karen thats sooo cute !!!

    Love the milk tips too ! Oh if you can get it Pearl powder and a teaspoon of milk is a fab mask to brighten your complexion and ease redness of the skin and spots.

  13. Brittany Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 8:57 am

    lol, that made my smile.
    I feel your pain, on occasion my cat likes to be obnoxious (like at 4 o’clock this morning) and he jumps up on my bed and runs across the top of my pillow. Occasionally he’ll just plop down on my head. It’s pretty ridiculous and drives my BF nuts. :P

  14. Elena Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 9:24 am

    Karen!

    That cat is too cute! I love the story. :D I’m lactose-intolerant, so I can’t enjoy too many of the tips, but it’s a fun read nonetheless. I don’t have a cat, but my family has a dog and, whenever I visit, she pretty much does the same thing until I tuck her into bed with me (lol) so I’m with you on the sleep thing.

    Have you guys officially adopted Tabs yet? :)

  15. Jess Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 9:42 am

    Tabs is a cute cat! Give him a big hug for me, Karen.

    My mom used to do milk baths all the time when I was a kid. I just realized I haven’t had one in years. Yippee! I have something to look forward to treating myself tonight.

  16. Glosslizard Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Girl, you are brilliant! :D

    You should totes sell that to the Dairy Council and collect a hefty sum! Convert milk into Chanel (talk about a cash cow — yuk yuk)! ;)

  17. hazeldazel Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 10:06 am

    awww, so cute! Watch out though, he might figure out that waking up Karen = yummy treats!

  18. Nell Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am

    You are great! I really enjoyed that. And I love your cat!

  19. Josay Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 10:40 am

    This story happen to me all the time !!!

    I very enjoy your “kind of” cartoon … which program to you use to do this?

    Have a good beauty sleep lol :-)

  20. Tekoa Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 10:43 am

    Favorite. Post. Ever. You and Tabs get the award for ultimate cute coolness.

    Luna interupts my beauty sleep by dragging a shoe string around my room and “MmrrrMmrrrr”-ing loudly. She wants me to wake up and play fetch.

  21. kia Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    cute story!! these days i haven’t been getting good sleep at all. i need to hit the track and try some(chocolate) milke before bed =(

    kias last blog post..Yummy411:Pink Bronze and Purple FOTD

  22. Tanya Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    *gigglefits*
    This was ADORABLE, WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
    And, truth be told, I’m not a cat person but Tabs got it goin’ on :D

  23. Karen B Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    I have heard of milk with almond oil as a cleanser and I think that’s the only way I’ll get milk near me. I don’t drink milk, haven’t done so for over two years for my voice. It causes a lot of slime on my vocal chords which is a big no-no for singing classes and my college (I follow English and Music and have a lot of choir classes and stuff). I do drink soy chocolate milk with extra calcium to get my protein fix.

    Karen Bs last blog post..Picspam: Valerenga - Liverpool FC August 5th 08

  24. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Eru,

    Big hugs back! How is your second book going in the Twilight series?

  25. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Adina,

    Aww… glad to hear that. Have a great day!

  26. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Julia,

    Thanks! Really, Tabs is the mastermind. :)

  27. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    Hi PJ,

    What’s your kitty’s name? And what does she look like? LOL, I sound like I’m trolling for a date for Tabs.

  28. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Nyspender,

    That’s so cute… I bet it’s not cute at 5 am, but nonetheless, really cute. Does he ever bite your chin? Tabs is quite fond of that.

  29. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Dao,

    Yah, he’s a good 10 pounds and like 85% stomach. The vet says he doesn’t need to lose weight though. He’s just a husky boy!

    Hope you’re enjoying your day. :)

  30. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Elle,

    Thanks! He’s quite the lil’ monster at night, but because he’s cute he sure gets away with a lot.

  31. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Cloudburst,

    :) Thank you. Hope you’re having a good day!

  32. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Alyssa,

    Thanks! :) Even though you are allergic to cats, do you have any other pets?

  33. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Megan,

    Me too! I have an old box sitting in the cupboard somewhere. Speaking of Vitamins — it’s time for some Emergen-C! I gotta thank you for introducing that into my life. I really feel like they make a difference in my energy level.

  34. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Melissa,

    :) You’re welcome! I hope your day has been going well and that you’re smiling.

  35. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Anna,

    Great tip! Where you usually buy Pearl powder?

  36. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Brittany,

    LOL! Crazy kitties! Why do they always want to party at the most inopportune times?

  37. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Elena,

    That’s so cute that you tuck your dog in… awww! I grew up with dogs and I miss having one. Well, we haven’t officially adopted Tabs… yet. He still is over morning, noon and night, so he’s still practically my cat. The vet told me that he doesn’t have a microchip so when I take him back for booster shots in a few weeks hopefully I can get him chipped then! :)

  38. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Jess,

    Tabs gives you big kitty hugs back. :) Enjoy your milk bath. Sounds like it’s going to relaxing!

  39. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Glosslizard,

    HA! You crack me up. :)

  40. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Hazeldazel,

    LOL, oh boy! I hope he doesn’t put two and two together…

  41. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Nell,

    Thanks! Tabs would like to take full credit for the comic.

  42. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Hi Tekoa,

    Aww, I was wondering how Luna was doing. Is she helping with the wedding planning? ;)

  43. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Hi Kia,

    Oh no! I feel your insomnia pain. Do you drink coffee? For me it helps to not drink caffeine after a certain time…

  44. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Hi Tanya,

    Funny thing is I’m not either! Tabs has turned me into one! :)

  45. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Karen B.,

    That’s interesting. I know singers always have interesting drink concoctions… my voice teacher had this weird one with some stinky herb that she swore was the greatest stuff ever. I can’t remember the herb but I tried to drink it once and I just couldn’t because it smelled like stinky socks.

  46. ponikuta Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    Hey Karen,

    I am testing out this comment and Tabs is so cute !!

    xoxo

  47. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    Ponikuta!

    YAY! It worked. :)

  48. Lehea Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    That is too funny and cute! I drink Lucerne 2% too. Hehe! :P

  49. Karen Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Hi Lehea,

    Thanks. :) You got an eagle eye, girl!

  50. Tiera Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Despite the loss of sleep, it looks like you had fun anyway! I hope you didn’t have to wake up the DH to snap the photos!

  51. rita Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    thanks for making my day a little better! I hope you do something like this more often, I loved it :D

  52. ParisB Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    LOL… I love this comic and the way you slipped the milk recipes into it. I’m not into cats but Tabs is pretty cute too! :)

  53. lindsay Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    YOUR COMIC IS JUST TOO CUTE!

  54. jeannie Says:
    August 19th, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    you are too cute.

  55. Ditte Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 12:08 am

    That’s cute :)
    My cat, Fart, does the same every night - not so cute. At just about 3 am. 2 hours before my alarm clock goes off - and I barely fall asleep again before that happens. So he’s eternally in the doghouse ;)

  56. Heidi Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 12:11 am

    that was really adorable. Your blog always makes my day. <3

  57. Karen B Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 12:43 am

    Lol. It’s not concotions for me but just being careful what I eat/drink. vocal hygiëne is important to me as it does make a BIG difference. There are singers for whom it hardly matters but unfortunatly I’m not one of them. So no coffee (don’t like it anyways), no milk, limit soda (anything sparkling really) and alcohol (I just don’t drink it at all) and I should hold off the chocolate which is very bad for your voice but I refuse to give that up. lol. Even I have my limits ;)
    Karen Bs last blog post..Picspam: Valerenga - Liverpool FC August 5th 08

  58. Anna Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 2:39 am

    Hi Karen

    You can get pearl powder in chinese herbal medicine stores and I think online too.

  59. Tiffany Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 5:43 am

    Hey Karen!

    LOL, this cracked me up :) Love it!

  60. nyspender Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 6:36 am

    Karen,
    oh yes, he bites my chin! He also bites it when we’re cuddling. I understand they’re showing their affection, but man it hurts sometime!

  61. Lydia Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    ahaha that was so cute!

  62. Jessica F. Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    You do not disappoint … EVER!

    After a long day, a pulled muscle, and an inexplicable 3lb weight gain, you brought tears of laughter to my eyes.

    Thank you! I needed that more than you can imagine.

  63. Marisol Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    OMG… I can’t stop laughing. You are informative and funny.

    Marisols last blog post..…And Now You Know

  64. betsy Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    Awww, how cute! Tabby obviously knows the benefits of milk!

    betsys last blog post..Memories from France II: l’embarras du choix

  65. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Hi Tiera,

    Oh, Tabs has his way of getting his pictures! Sneaky cat!

  66. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Hi ParisB.,

    Thank ya! The funny thing is, I’m not really a cat person either. Tabs has proven to be a very special feline.

  67. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Lindsay,

    Thank you! ;)

  68. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Jeannie,

    Aw, thanks girlie!

  69. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Ditte,

    Oh boy! What a naughty kitty. Why do they always want to party at the most inopportune times?

  70. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Heidi,

    Thank you for that lovely compliment, girlie. *You* just made my day!

  71. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Karen B.,

    LOL, chocolate is a lot to ask to give up. I don’t think I could let that one go, either!

  72. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Anna,

    Oh good! Next time I go to Chinatown I will go looking for it. Thanks!

  73. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Tiffany,

    :) Thank you! Glad to have made ya laugh!

  74. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Nyspender,

    Ha, Tabs does the same thing but with my hand and my wrist. Another funny thing he does is that he likes to chase pant legs. He doesn’t really understand the concept of pants. It’s really funny!

  75. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Lydia,

    Thank you!

  76. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Jessica F.,

    Oh, sweetie! Glad to know that it cheered you up. Take care of that muscle (I so feel your pain), and I hope you feel better soon!

  77. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Marisol,

    LOL, it was all Tabs’ doing! He was truly the mastermind.

  78. Karen Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    Hi Betsy,

    Thanks! Yes, he does. He just loves it! :)

  79. Lilan Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 11:48 pm

    So cute, Karen - I love the comic! Uber creative as usual and helps me get through the late night with a smile.. maybe it’s time for warm milk for me in order to get to bed!

    Tomorrow is Thursday and I can’t WAIT for the weekend!!

    Lilans last blog post..Fall Trend: Dark Lips with Smashbox

  80. jenna Says:
    August 21st, 2008 at 11:44 am

    i hope that’s lactose free milk or soy milk, because cats are lactose intolerant. :\

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