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Party Crasher

Sunday morning in Nagpur, India, and I am lonely. My kids have not sent emails, nor have my grandkids or friends. Twenty-eight spam messages urge me to buy Viagra. If it would stiffen my skirts, I wou…

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ONO Jasmine-Vanilla Body Scrub

This gently exfoliating Jasmine-Vanilla scrub revitalizes your entire body. Rich in natural green tea antioxidants plus delicious brown sugar and vanilla, it removes dullness and purifies the body whi…

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Couches Gone Wild!

Need I say more? You’ll get the picture. My friend Deborah over in Leicestershire, England started her own on-line furniture store, simply named, Couch. Fully restored period couches, chairs a…

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Boozy Pumpkin Pie

I am not a pumpkin pie kind of gal. Mostly, I dislike the glurping noise it makes when you mix it and the texture of the finished pie. But I was very intrigued when I saw this recipe for Boozy Pumpkin…

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Scratch the Christmas Cards off the List!

At this point of the season I just want to scratch everything off of my list! This weekend I decided to tackle or attack our Christmas cards. My husband loves for us to send out a card with a pict…

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The Modern Gal’s Guide to Surviving the Office Christmas Party

It is that time of year dear friends. The time that some of us dread, some of us love, and some of us would rather not acknowledge. The office Christmas party. I have worked in many workplace environm…

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Giveaway: Children’s Books and Blanket

Husband and wife team Tony and Angela DiTerlizzi have made a splash in the children’s book world with their Adventure of Meno series. Meno, a sweet space-elf, is accompanied on his journeys b…

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Book Giveaway: Autographed Verna Hargrove Books

Spiritual readers who enjoy being transported to another time and place will want to check out the Companion Heritage Trilogy, written by California resident Verna Hargrove. The novels blend Biblic…

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Book Giveaway: I Used to Know That

12 Days and 12 Facts for This Holiday Season By Caroline Taggart, Author of I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot From School Ever catch yourself saying I Used to Know That? Each holiday season brin…

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Organizing Your Spending

Yes, I am going to try and organize your spending. I know, I know I have gone over the line this time but if someone doesn’t cross it you maybe wondering how to organize your budget after the firs…

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Romanov Potatoes

Christmas is ham time at our house. I make this easy potato dish to go with the ham and it compliments it very well, no matter what kind of glaze may be on it. Romanov Potatoes 5 c. cooked, cubed po…

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Know Your Body; Worry if it’s Different

It’s been years now and I no longer feel like a “victim.” Cancer is just a memory, like my childhood home in NY, or breaking the Stueben glass bowl – although the latter memory still makes m…

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Fabulous Boost

There are many people nowadays that work from home – whether they’re job is a stay at home parent or business individual. While this gives us wonderful freedom and flexibility in our schedules, it…

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Holiday Gift Ideas: Sippy Straw Cleaner

If you know a mother, or are a mother, the Sippy Straw Cleaner is the most ingenious stocking stuffer EVER! The Sippy Straw Cleaner was invented by a mom, for parents all around the world who are con…

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A White and Red Wine Christmas After the Tornado

A White and Red Wine Christmas After the Tornado By Mick Harrison My wife is from Parkersburg, Iowa. That’s where they had the F5 tornado in May of 2008 that destroyed half the town and the only g…

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Tea Chick’s 3 Day Juice and Tea Detox Journal/Day 3

I’m on Day 3 of my juice and ONO tea detox. I woke up with a slight headache, perspiring a little more, and a slight sore throat – that means my body is burning up and excreting even more accu…

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Decorating in an Organized Style

Can you believe Christmas is going to be here in a few weeks? I swear I can still smell turkey in my house! Not only did I not go shopping on Black Friday, I didn’t finish decorating our house f…

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Russian Rocks Cookies

This recipe is one given to me by my husband’s great-grandmother. These cookies were a staple at my husband’s house at Christmas. They sound a little old-fashioned with the nuts and dates,…

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Aurora Borealis

I’m sure by now, by my abundance of posts about Iceland, you can tell that I have fallen in love! The people are warm and welcoming, the country is absolutely beautiful, and it’s so close.…

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Holiday Fashion Tips

Christmas time – the time of year where men and women race to the malls to purchase presents, cards, and outfits for the many occasions they are being invited too. It can make anyone’s head spin w…

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Holiday Gifts: Judith Ripka Inspired Cocktail Rings

There is nothing more stunning than a beautiful cocktail ring. I remember as a child my mother getting out a gorgeous sapphire ring for special occasions and I was always mesmerized. Not only is a…

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Holiday Gifts: Royal Apothic Candles & Home Scents

Royal Apothic was featured in O Magazine in November….Sold at Anthropologie…and now at the Pink Pig! The sense of smell is the body’s strongest link to the past. A single trace of an aro…

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Rock Your Holiday Party with Bodega Jewelry

As women of all ages start booking holiday parties in their calendars, they can rest assured that they can always rock any occasion with vintage-style jewelry. Bodega Shoppe, based in New Jersey̵…

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Blue Lagoon

No visit to Iceland would be complete without a dip in the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa that is filled with hot water (38*C) fed from the adjacent geothermal plant. Believe it or…

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Men in Heels

I am all about staying on top of trends, looking for the next big thing, and letting you in on all the sweet details. So while hunting down fabulous shoes, I couldn’t help but to be a bit surprised…

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Holiday Gifts: Xtrema Ceramic Cookware Gift Ideas

Xtrema ceramic cookware is a perfect gift for any foodie on your shopping list! The beautiful handcrafted pieces are non-scratch and environmentally friendly. Xtrema can be used safely and effectively…

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JLo: Get the Look, Naturally

If you love JLo’s look at the “This is It” premiere, but want to use an all natural line of makeup to get the look, you’re in luck! Christopher Drummond, creative director of Christopher Dru…

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This Year Victoria Did Have a Secret

Heidi Klum walks the runway at last year's show. The Victoria’s Secret annual lingerie show is the Super Bowl of the fashion world and it is probably the only fashion show men will watch w…

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Holiday Perspective

Given that the holiday season is upon us, everyone is in a mode of giving and steeped in thoughtful reflection of the first ten months of 2009. Almost every day I am reminded in some way of the very m…

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HANKY PANKY LINGERIE IS NOW JUST A CLICK AWAY

Hanky Panky, the fresh and flirtatious lingerie and sleepwear brand, announces the much-anticipated launch of its first-ever online store, www.hankypanky.com, which will begin full-service e-commerce…

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Michael Kors Teams With Lucky to Create Metallic Tote

Lucky Magazine and renowned fashion designer Michael Kors have collaborated to create the Hamilton Chain Tote. This bag is perfect for carrying all your daily beauty items and the gold color really…

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Fashionable Friends Attend “Leading Men of 2009″

On Thursday, November 19, Instinct Magazine and Delta Airlines sponsored the chic party “Leading Men of 2009 and 12th Anniversary” at the Greenhouse in New York, NY. The event was hosted…

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Organize Toys Now, to Make Room for More Toys?!?!?!

No, I am not kidding…have you looked around your house? The toys are taking over your entire home and Christmas is right around the corner. How will all the new toys fit into their bedroom or play…

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Seven Ways To Manage Your Diabetic Waistline During the Holidays

Seven Ways To Manage Your Diabetic Waistline During the Holidays By Frederic J. Vagnini, M.D., FACS, and Lawrence D. Chilnick, Authors of The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes: The 5-Step Program…

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10 Ways to Become a Girl on Top

10 Ways to Become a Girl on Top By Nicole Williams, Author of Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success She knows how to work a room, she’s always impeccably dressed, and…

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Book Giveaway: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day

Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients By Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., and Zoë François Published by Thomas Dunne Books…

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Book Giveaway: Your Astrology Guide 2010

Your Astrology Guide 2010 By Rick Levine & Jeff Jawer Published by Sterling What does 2010 hold for you? The world’s most accurate astrology team shows you how to apply astrology’s anc…

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Geothermal And Circle- A Golden Combination

For every destination, there is always a to-do list of things you should see and experience while jet setting. In Iceland, two of those things include an outdoor bath at one of Reykjavik’s geoth…

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Book Giveaway: Diabetic Weight Loss in Five Steps

Diabetic Weight Loss in Five Steps By Frederic Vagnini, M.D., FACS, and Lawrence D. Chilnick, Authors of The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes: The 5-Step Program That Removes Metabolic Roadblocks…

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Size her Up!

The other day my co-worker handed over an article from the Canadian Press titled “Hey, guys, put down the beer and take a hint”. Strange title I know, but great article. So the premise behind this…

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Misinformation From the Stepmothering Industry

Misinformation From the Stepmothering Industry by Wednesday Martin, Ph.D., Author of Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do Books for stepmothers tend to p…

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Cheer and Hope Spread Through Happy First

Long before it was a company, “Happy First” was a simple greeting conceived by a woman named Debbie Vinyard. It was her way of celebrating: the first day of every month, the first big milestones…

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Eating Our Way Through Iceland on Day 1

Icelandic cuisine is fresh and delicious – locally caught fish and free roaming lamb are common dishes that are always great. You can also find interesting delicacies like puffin, wild goose and…

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Winterizing Your Body

Dropping temperatures, winds that make you wonder why you did your hair in the first place, and dry air – all signs that winter is on its way, and so is less than gorgeous skin if you let it. But…

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Stunning Jewelry from Deborah Grivas Designs

Debra Grivas necklace Deborah Grivas is one of the hottest names in jewelry design right now. Since her launch in 1995, she’s been known for her bold and colorful designs, that are also affordable a…

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LG Fashion Week Part 3: Lizares

As Christie and I ventured through the glamorous week of clothes and accessories, we stumbled upon a relatively new design house, Lizares. Both Christie and I had not seen their runway show before, bu…

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Why Iceland?

I’m back!!! I took a short break from travel writing for a few days to jet set to a new destination and now have new material for all my jet setters. I just returned from Iceland and the questio…

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The Ultimate Way to Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony

Hearing those special words, “I Do”, on your big day is something that everyone looks forward to. It is the ultimate symbolization of commitment to the love of your life. There are numerous opti…

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Three Bean Turkey Chili

I’m here again with another feel good recipe. With the “chili” months approaching this will surely warm you up on a cold day, and again, is figure friendly!! What you need: 2 tablespoons of oliv…

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Divine Intervention- An Open Letter to the Recent Single Lady

To all the fabulous ladies recently out of a relationship: I once read an article in which actress Cameron Diaz equated the breakup of a relationship by claiming it was divine intervention. The concep…

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