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Sex, Murder & Magic In a Occult Thriller | March 31, 2009

The White Lady Murders – a new occult thriller – is raising plenty of Goosebumps and eyebrows. In her startling debut, first-time author Wendy Potocki masterfully combines sex, murder and magic into an irresistible bloodcurdling treat that begs to be devoured in one sitting. What emerges is the undeniably fact that she is a new, original voice of horror. What caused her to write such a spine-tingling thriller?

“I’m a lifelong fan of being scared senseless,” she explains, “This is my way of saying thank you and maybe a little payback for all those sleepless nights!” Her plan is clear. “My … Read More »


 

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Stop the Lip Service: Give Moms What They Need | March 31, 2009

So Mother’s Day is around the corner again. Expect to get bombarded with advertisements…


 

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SparklePuss Soy Candles Popular Worldwide | March 31, 2009

Michelle Gephart is the owner of SparklePuss Soy Candles. “I married my best friend at 22 and lived happily ever after. Prior to children I spent most of my time with a direct selling cosmetics company. Looking back, I really learned how to run a business from doing that. Before starting SparklePussĀ® Super-Scented Soy Candles, I went to nail school and opened a home-based nail salon. Exposure to professional nail products and having my own salon inspired me to start a line of my own.  That first product was called “Healing Heel Stick” by weeLUXURIES and is still sold today … Read More »


 

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Abrione Red Wine Body Scrub | March 30, 2009

I had the pleasure of experiencing the Abrione Red Wine Body Scrub from VB Cosmetics.  I have to be honest in saying that I am not a big fan of body scrubs.  I am one of those people that likes to see bubbles in my shower to reinforce my delusional belief that bubbles mean I am clean. 

Well I was pleasantly surprised by the Red Wine Body Scrub.  Although the directions said to use a puff or facial cloth I applied the product with my hand to better experience the feel of the scrub.  I prefer scrubs that have small … Read More »


 

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Transitions In Life | March 30, 2009

Transitions come in life to lead us on a new journey. Sometimes we have years to prepare and other times it happens in a blink of an eye. I am going through one of those transitions right now.

I fall in the category of the Sandwich Generation. This meaning I’m in between the Baby Boomers and Generation X. Well, technically I’m a Baby Boomer, but the very end. I will be caring for my parents in the future, my son has gone off to college and my daughter has yet to hit puberty. I’ve had years to prepare for this transition, … Read More »


 

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Create Your Own WOW! With A Business Coach | March 30, 2009

B. Michelle Pippin is a motivator on a mission. While relentlessly committed to producing results for her clients, she also has a passion and enthusiasm that infects her colleagues, clients and audiences almost immediately.

As founder of the Wimpy to WOW! coaching system, she has positioned herself as a true renegade in the ļ¬eld of speaking and coaching…always challenging the norm and helping others break through limiting beliefs that prevent them from creating a business, a culture, a life that makes them say “WOW!”. Michelle’s high energy, inspiring messages are peppered with humor and story-telling but grounded by her “always practical” … Read More »


 

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Travertine Spa Hoodie A Celeb Favorite | March 30, 2009

Travertine Spa has just launched our new hoodie! Travertine Spa will send it to 1 Chic Galleria reader who writes in and tells us about how they stay stylish in this economy.


 

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Planting Seeds; Old & New | March 30, 2009

Heirloom seeds are kept over generations; they do not have expiration dates or limitations as such. There are many non profit organizations focused on teaching gardeners stewardship and environmental techniques to save agricultural resources.

“The programs of Organic Seed Alliance serve the needs of today with a vision for tomorrow by promoting the value of seed and seed saving skills, prevent the erosion of this resource, and expand the benefits and abundance inherent in every single seed.” excerpt from Organic Seed Alliance.

But there are a few things you can do as a home gardener to make sure you are … Read More »