There is a happy medium between skin tight jeans like jeggings and baggy, unattractive jeans that do nothing for the wearer. If jeans are too baggy, it won’t matter how nice a haircut, top or shoes one might be wearing…
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You can’t go wrong if you own a little black dress. This one item of clothing can go from the boardroom to the schoolroom. You can put it on for a lunch with the girls and with a few changes,…
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How nice for those of us who color their hair that the current trend of allowing dark roots to show is in fashion today. There was a time, when even a quarter inch of dark roots was looked upon with…
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The number one reason for finding yourself hosting a rowdy, obnoxious guest is alcohol. Either they had too much alcohol prior to coming to your house, or consumed too much alcohol at your party. Either case this person needs to…
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Picture a lazy Sunday afternoon and you are in your sweats, lying on the sofa, watching TV, when who comes walking up the sidewalk but your cousin, and her new boyfriend. You love her and don’t want to be rude,…
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How would you handle this situation: You are coming down with a cold and your house is a mess. You don’t feel like entertaining anyone, but your spouse opened the door and in came your old college friend Karla. Now…
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Just as you are concerned about giving your house guests privacy during their stay at your home, you must also think about your own personal privacy and how to maintain it during the visit. You have a right to keeping…
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Oh no, someone has had too much to drink and you aren’t sure just what to do now. Drunken guests can be infuriating and pathetic; maddening and pitiful. Most likely, you know this person when they are sober and you…
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Some Muslims have a modern approach to their religion and do do not wear traditional Muslim garb and are so assimilated into Western society you would not know by looking at them, what religion they follow. Others are deeply devout,…
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Tights and pantyhose are back in style and leggings, without feet, are still smoking hot, this year – all great to wear in cold weather when you choose to wear a sassy mini skirt but still want to be toasty…
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How nice for people who color their hair that the current trend of allowing dark roots to show is in fashion today. There was a time, when even a quarter inch of dark roots was looked upon with a raised…
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May 14, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Danger signals in a marriage: Is he cheating on you? Many wives say they could feel something was wrong with their marriage before they knew it for a fact. The perception that something is wrong in the relationship is usually…
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Bad hair days seem almost diabolical in their ability to pick the days when we are interviewing for a new job or the day of the office holiday party. They seem to choose some of the most important days of…
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It’s a pretty Ann Taylor suit and it’s only $7.99 so you grab it quickly before someone else takes it. The tag is ripped out, but it looks about the right size. You don’t have time to try it on…
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Five beauty products: one woman’s point of view I thought long and hard about what five beauty items I would select to share with others; products that truly were worth the money, made a huge difference and were a step…
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Even if I won the lottery, I’d still go to Goodwill, because shopping at Goodwill is more like a treasure hunt than a simple shopping trip. Rarely have I gone to Goodwill without finding some incredible bargain whether it was…
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Vintage clothing brings us back to another era – reminds us of what clothing our mother or grandmother used to wear. Vintage clothing reminds us that styles change, hems go up and down. Necklines are plain then ruffled then plain…
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There’s one in every family, the perpetually late relative that can’t seem to be on time for anything. This person doesn’t own a watch, and the clock in their car is never set to the right time. Go to their…
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March 24, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
A woman at 50 has barely left her 40s and is still in peak form. She might dye her hair to cover a few strands of gray, but her hair is still thick, shiny and lush. Her facial skin might…
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March 24, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Look at yourself in the mirror. You look pretty good, don’t you? But you want to look a little bit better if you can. So start with your hair and work your way down. – A good haircut is the…
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March 23, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Aging is inevitable, but aging with grace takes some work. One of the most important parts of aging with grace is being comfortable in your own skin, embracing each year as it comes as another year filled with opportunities to…
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Although at times you might think differently, your hair stylist really wants to make you happy; wants to cut your hair exactly as you would like it. This is how he or she makes a living and your satisfaction and…
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Quick fixes for hair disasters Why do we do this to ourselves? A momentary flash of insanity, and the next thing you know we’ve cut our bangs too short or totally uneven. Or perhaps we’ve fallen for the easy do-it-yourself …
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The Urban Dictionary defines “Mom Jeans” as: Extremely high waisted, and always a crappy shade of blue or black. Usually found in Kohl’s or Mervyn’s. The question I must ask is why anyone, mom or otherwise, picks this style of…
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The number one best online store for bargain priced school clothing is Lands’ End (Landsend.com). Lands’ End has changed its marketing strategies and lowered prices making it a store that sells high quality items at discount prices. There are many…
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February 15, 2015 Communication
According to my mother, I was born a “Type B” baby, and she wasn’t talking about my blood type. She was talking about my laid back ways. I’d wake up in my crib and keep myself cheerfully occupied until she’d…
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January 12, 2015 Communication
She watches her husband walk to the car in his ironed khakis and long-sleeved blue shirt, cuffs rolled up just so. His hair is still damp from his shower and he exudes confidence and charm. He looks so good, so…
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There’s some confusion as to what exactly constitutes business casual clothing for men. Some people believe that “jeans” fall into this category, while others see nothing wrong with wearing an untucked shirt and flip-flops or tennis shoes in the office.The…
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August 10, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Most spouses love each and don’t want to nag or fight over small things, so they often elect to let a minor annoyance slide in the hope that it will go away. But sometimes the annoyance doesn’t go away and…
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May 12, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Heather is a hard working mother of two who has basically kept her family together while her husband Todd has squandered their money on get-rich-quick schemes and new toys that he wants like snow mobiles and sailboats. She has worked…
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