A Little About Me

  • Shawn V. Kilgarlin, earned a Bachelor of Science in microbiology and chemistry from Southeastern University in 1991. She is an expert in antibody and conjugate development. Very active in her industry and community, she is affiliated with the American Probation and Parole Association, the Texas Probation Association, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. She has won a Chamber of Commerce Spirit Award, Outstanding Diplomat; a Rising Star Writing Award; and in 2011 was named a Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Health Care Support. Shawn has two decades of Procurement experience, has created a prayer card line, runs her own website store at shopcatholic.com, and has published 10 books for inspiration and self-support. Shawn’s philanthropic efforts include an annual toy drive at Holy Angels Children’s home, where Shawn personally packs and delivers Christmas gifts, and meals to families in need. This is one of Shawn and her four children’s favorite activities of the holiday season!
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Garden Sanctuary Makeup

“Garden Sanctuary”: Share gardening tips, plant care advice, and reflections on how nature and gardening can nurture the soul and promote well-being.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8956164/ Excerpt from case study related to makeup usage amongst women and positive body image and confidence: omen wearing makeup are perceived by others as more attractive, competent, dominant, and more socially prestigious. Individuals differ in how much and how frequently they use makeup. Some studies show that women with lower self-esteem use more makeup, probably to hide imperfections. However, women with higher self-esteem can also use makeup to attract attention. This study verified whether social and general self-esteem and body image are associated with makeup usage in Brazilian women. We collected data from 1,483 women (Mage = 31.08; SD = 11.15) about body image (appearance orientation and appearance evaluation), social self-esteem, general self-esteem, and makeup usage (frequency of makeup usage, time spent applying makeup per day, and money spent on makeup per month). Appearance orientation positively predicted frequency of makeup usage, time spent applying makeup, and money spent on makeup, whereas appearance evaluation inversely predicted money spent on makeup per month. Social self-esteem and general self-esteem also positively predicted money spent on makeup, but in different directions. The results suggest that the significance given to appearance and social interactions are importantly associated with makeup usage in women. Mafra AL, Silva CSA, Varella MAC, Valentova JV. The contrasting effects of body image and self-esteem in the makeup usage. PLoS One. 2022 Mar 25;17(3):e0265197. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265197. PMID: 35333869; PMCID: PMC8956164.

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