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Get Organized – Tips from a Professional Organizer

Get Organized – Tips from a Professional Organizer

  I don’t know about you but I am an extremely organized person. I hate clutter. I clean up  the dinner dishes before my family is even finished eating from them; I sort, fold and put away my... Continue reading »

Melody
Haven’t Read Fifty Shades of Grey? What Are You Waiting For?

Haven’t Read Fifty Shades of Grey? What Are You Waiting For?

  If you’re one of the very few, like me, who hasn’t read Fifty Shades of Grey, this offer on OpenSky.com may be the inducement you need. Open Sky is a member-only shopping site. It’s... Continue reading »

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Dare to Bare Your Booty with The Body Bartender™

Dare to Bare Your Booty with The Body Bartender™

  The warm weather always sneaks up on me. I don’t know why. I know it’s coming – but I’m never ready for it. I am loathe to pack away my cozy sweaters, long sleeved shirts and long... Continue reading »

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Show Off Your Manicure and You Could Win a $1000 Rite Aid Gift Card

Show Off Your Manicure and You Could Win a $1000 Rite Aid Gift Card

Heads – and hands and feet – up, EBers! Think you’ve got a unique approach to the traditional manicure? Then, show it off and you could win a $1000 Rite Aid gift card and, of course,... Continue reading »

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What, Me Worry?

What, Me Worry?

  I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I am brilliant. In fact, I’m practically a genius. I know, I know. Sounds obnoxious, but a new study bears this out. The study, from SUNY Downstate... Continue reading »

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2012

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2012

Looking for the perfect gift for the moms in your life? Here are a few ideas – for your lucky giftees and for you. Jewelry by Jennifer Fisher Celebrities including Naomi Watts, Sarah Jessica... Continue reading »

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7 Weeks to 300 Sit-Ups – My Review

7 Weeks to 300 Sit-Ups – My Review

For the past few weeks, I’ve been closely following and performing the carefully honed exercise program in the book 7 Weeks to 300 Sit-Ups by Brett Stewart, a certified personal trainer, fitness... Continue reading »

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The Jean Jacket is Back …

The Jean Jacket is Back …

    Some may argue that the jean jacket never went away but I know that, while I couldn’t bear to give away my not-worn-in-years jean jackets, they were relegated to the back of my out of... Continue reading »

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Earth Day Beauty

Earth Day Beauty

Tomorrow is Earth Day – but everyday should be Earth Day, in my opinion. Celebrate Mother Earth all year long with these earth-friendly products …   From Everyday Minerals …... Continue reading »

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Protect Yourself from the Rain and Look Good While Doing It

Protect Yourself from the Rain and Look Good While Doing It

Saw these, loved them, and wanted to share in time for April showers, Mother’s Day and everyday. How cute and clever are these rainproof scarves that do double duty as a chic accessory when... Continue reading »

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Today is Equal Pay Day

Today is Equal Pay Day

Today is Equal Pay Day, symbolizing how far into the year women have to work to earn what men earned the previous year. So, simply, today, women have to work 15 1/2 months to earn what men earn in 12... Continue reading »

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Don’t Break the Bank on Spring Fashion Trends

Don’t Break the Bank on Spring Fashion Trends

  Colorblocking, bold prints, metallics, brights and dresses, dresses, dresses – these are a few of the fashion trends you’ll find this season. I love to add a couple of trendy pieces to... Continue reading »

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Intimia Breast Pillow … Chest Wrinkles Be Gone!

Intimia Breast Pillow … Chest Wrinkles Be Gone!

  Listen up ladies. Today I’m going to talk about breast wrinkles. You heard me – and we all know someone who has them. The first time I noticed them on my very beautiful (and very vain)... Continue reading »

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A (Healthier) Chocolate Mousse Recipe

A (Healthier) Chocolate Mousse Recipe

  Today is National Chocolate Mousse Day. (I didn’t make that up. Don’t know who decreed it, but way to go!) Celebrate with this recipe that cuts the fat and calories with tofu. (Oh... Continue reading »

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Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Daily Tinted Moisturizer – My Review

Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Daily Tinted Moisturizer – My Review

  Mogul Bethenny Frankel is taking on the beauty market. Notice I didn’t qualify the term mogul because Bethenny Frankel is a mogul in so many areas. She’s a successful... Continue reading »

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And the Winner is …

And the Winner is …

Sue G. from Warminster, PA!  Congratulations to Sue on winning EverBeautiful.com’s Fabulous Fragrance Giveaway – and thanks to all who entered by subscribing to the site. Keep reading... Continue reading »

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An Open Letter to Fun Girl

An Open Letter to Fun Girl

And Others Who Write to Me With Similar Offers … Thank you so much for writing (every day, I might add. And sometimes more than once a day.) I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to write... Continue reading »

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Bling’s the Thing …

Bling’s the Thing …

  I must have been a magpie in another life. I’m so attracted to anything shiny, glittery, glossy, shimmery, it’s become a running joke in my family and among my friends. I can spot a... Continue reading »

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Nailing it

Nailing it

  Beauty, like fashion, has its trends and one I’ve been noticing for a while – and have been wanting to try – is the almond-shaped nail. Lady Gaga and Rihanna sport the extreme... Continue reading »

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Be Well!

  Today is the start of Wellness Week 2012 (March 19-25, 2012), a nationwide initiative aimed at helping Americans feel and look their best. With that aim in mind, why not participate in a... Continue reading »