For many single people who are pet owners, finding someone special who also loves animals is a no-brainer, non-negotiable quality. And who can blame them? For most owners, their pets are a loving member of the family, and an indispensable…
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Actress Cameron Diaz is known for her impressive resume of movie roles, but until recently she was becoming just as famous for her battle with acne, as highlighted by unflattering close-up shots of her bare face in tabloid photographs. In…
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Comedian Steve Harvey made waves on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” when he discussed the dating advice that he dispenses to women in his book “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.” One of the reasons, he says, that most…
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Spring can be the most fun time of the year to add a few new pieces to your wardrobe, and the 2009 season is no exception. After months of stocking insulated parkas and dark (and often dreary) colors, clothing stores…
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Flip-flop sandals are a popular fashion staple that shows no sign of going away anytime soon. They’re affordable, readily available everywhere, come in a variety of colors and styles, and can even be decorated with clip-on adornments. Their appeal has…
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April 23, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Have you ever looked at a fashion model in a magazine or catalog and marveled at the perfection of it all – cellulite-free thighs, even-toned skin, and perfectly toned abs – and thought to yourself, “If only that could be…
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Reusable bags are not only becoming a more popular sight in the grocery store aisle, they’re also quite a necessity if people want any chance of preserving their environment. According to the website Reuseit, over one hundred billion single-use plastic…
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Winter boots should be an essential part of anyone’s wardrobe, and today there are lots of styles to choose from. But before you splurge $100 or more on a pair, you need to make sure you’re buying the right kind….
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History is full of extreme makeup fads: think bright red lipstick in the 1940s (that was pretty much the only lip color available at the time), heavily lined eyes and pale lipstick in the 1960s, and blue eye shadow during…
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During the summer months, you can almost get away with skimping on your skin care routine and still have dewy skin. The increased warmth and humidity meant you cut down on using moisturizer, or skipped it altogether. But as the…
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A few years ago Nora Ephron wrote a book called “I Feel Bad About My Neck” – a title that, unfortunately, many women can relate to. Because the skin on our necks has few oil glands, is thin, and isn’t…
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February 17, 2015 Skin and Body
My first and last facial treatment took place at an Elizabeth Arden salon about ten years ago. It was more an exercise in torture than a stress relieving session. The skin technician squeezed my pores so hard it was excruciating…
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January 21, 2015 Skin and Body
It makes dough rise, the bathroom sink sparkle, and freshens your refrigerator, but did you know that baking soda is an effective health and beauty aid as well? This economical kitchen pantry staple owes its soothing properties to sodium bicarbonate,…
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Eve supposedly committed the first original sin in the Garden of Eden, but everyday women are guilty of the following beauty sins. These are the ten biggest mistakes that women routinely make that can zap their looks. Don’t fall for…
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February 14, 2014 Communication
It’s an embarrassing scenario that has happened to all of us one time or another: we’re introduced to a new acquaintance, and within five minutes their name has escaped us. It can be especially daunting to remember names if you’re…
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