Author Archive: Karen Chaffee
Karen Chaffee
October 16, 2015
Skin and Body
The skin on one’s hands can take a real beating from chemical cleaners, exposure to the elements, harsh soaps, the type of work you do, and a plethora of other things. It is no surprise then, that the hands often…
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Karen Chaffee
October 7, 2015
Skin and Body
Today’s store shelves are lined with a large variety of skin care aids, all of which help skin look vital and remain healthy. While some are optional, there are a few items that rank as must-have skin care tools for…
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Karen Chaffee
August 16, 2015
Clothes
When you look in a full length mirror to see yourself in your entirety, how often have you thought: something isn’t quite right, but I can’t really put a finger on it. Knowing how to choose flattering clothes is not…
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Karen Chaffee
July 30, 2015
Clothes
Boy-shaped (also known as “ruler-shaped) women come in varying heights, but the thing they share in common is a lean, slender body-think Gwyneth Paltrow or Meg Ryan. Shoulders and hips of equal size and a waist that does not differ…
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Karen Chaffee
July 20, 2015
Clothes
The little black dress has been a wardrobe staple of many women for decades now. Known for its versatility, it can be dressed up or down, and with the right additions or subtractions, it can be worn year round. Whether…
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Karen Chaffee
July 16, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
While statistics are vague, marriage can and does continue without the couple being in love, even more so in times of recession. Some people were never really in love at all; other couples fell out of love somewhere along the…
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Karen Chaffee
July 13, 2015
Clothes
The new beauty trends for spring 2009 which were recently debuted on the cat walks should please every fashionista out there. Think contrast and variety when it comes to the new looks in make-up. Colors could have been taken from…
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Karen Chaffee
July 1, 2015
Friends and Peers
Most people think of friendship as a positive in their lives, and it should be exactly that. Sometimes, though, out of long association, fear of hurting someone, fear of making change, or even out of habit, we hold on to…
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Karen Chaffee
June 15, 2015
Dating
It is a universal worry where first dates are concerned: what should we talk about? No one looks forward to awkward spaces of silence. Equally uncomfortable is the struggle to think of interesting things to discuss, or the worry that…
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Karen Chaffee
May 5, 2015
Skin and Body
Moms are always on the go, and there never seem to be enough hours in the day, especially for self care. When you want to look perfectly groomed while raising your kids, and given that time for yourself is at…
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Karen Chaffee
April 11, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
To be sure they know exactly which ingredients go into the products they use in their beauty routine, many women have begun to make their own natural products from things found in the kitchen. Not only are the results more…
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Karen Chaffee
April 10, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
When it comes to health and beauty, how do you define yourself? Whether aware of it or not, we each have a specific look or style we prefer. If you’re not sure exactly how to define yourself in the realm…
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Karen Chaffee
March 31, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
Women getting makeovers has become ever more prevalent in today’s society. In nearly every woman’s magazine and on many of the top daytime talk shows, one can see any number of “before and after” pictures. Some women are advised or…
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Karen Chaffee
March 29, 2015
Skin and Body
You stay busy every day taking care of many things, but when did you last take time out just to make yourself feel even more beautiful than you are now? Though any time of the year is good for just…
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Karen Chaffee
March 11, 2015
Hair
Transitioning from permed hair to natural hair requires the same patience as does growing out a short layered cut. Rather than adding more chemicals to straighten hair, try some of the tips below to make the transition from permed hair…
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Karen Chaffee
March 7, 2015
Skin and Body
Skin. It is the body’s largest organ, and it has to last us a lifetime. Taking good care of your skin pays you big benefits, not only in how it looks today, but in how it will look 10 years…
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Karen Chaffee
December 12, 2014
Dating
At the very foundation of every successful relationship lies trust. Once broken, trust is hard to re-establish. In light of these facts, is cheating ever okay? And what exactly constitutes “cheating?” Most equate the word cheating with sexual infidelity. In…
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Karen Chaffee
November 18, 2014
Family
The last thing you need each time you enter your home or try to relax or work in it, is clutter, noise, and chaos. Creating a peaceful atmosphere in your home benefits not only you, but everyone who lives there…
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Karen Chaffee
September 4, 2014
Communication
Being silent-what is it really? It can be the absence of sound, or it can be the absence of talk, or the lack of communication. But there are times when those absences speak loudly indeed. When Being Silent Speaks Volumes…
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Karen Chaffee
March 7, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
With the passing of time, it is quite normal for the initial spark of passion between newly weds to dim. While this may be normal, it can leave a couple feeling estranged from one another, each feeling a bit alone…
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