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Caramel Slender Latte | July 6, 2011

I’m starting my morning with a cup of ONO Caramel Slender Latte. Did you know Puerh tea is widely used in Asia as an after-meal beverage due to its famed ability to break fat, lower bad cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and thus contribute to smooth digestion? Here is my delicious recipe. ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/4 cup of your choice of milk – I used vanilla soymilk
* 1 cup strongly brewed ONO Caramel Slender or Caramel Slim (I recommend 2 tsp per 8 oz cup and brew for 15 minutes)
* sweeten to taste (I used maple syrup)
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:
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Tropical Dream Smoothie | July 5, 2011

What better way to start your day than with a healthy and delicious tea smoothie. This tropical drink makes a great breakfast to go, fills you with lasting energy and provides you with a ton of antioxidants and slimming power! The catechins in this green tea has been shown to burn fat and the fiber from the banana, strawberries, and lychee also helps with your weight loss program! Lychee fruit is low-calorie fruit that has more Vitamin C than many citrus fruits, as much fiber as an apple and potassium levels comparable to a banana. There’s a reason … Read More »


 

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Jim Bianco contest to Fans Produces “Sinners” Video | July 5, 2011

The video for “Sinners”  is a result of the SIN FOR JIM contest to fans where contestants submitted clips and the winning clips were edited into the video.

Bianco elaborates on the video idea:

“I wrote a song about mucking things up, pissing people off and drinking with your friends. Thankfully, my fans are experts at these activities. When the time came to make a video, I decided to let folks show off their skills. This video is a compilation of clips submitted from fans and friends all over the world.”

“I was at a 10-day silent retreat … Read More »


 

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Tips for Transitioning from Crib to Big Kid Bed | July 5, 2011

By Katherine Johnson

The transition from a crib to a “Big Kid Bed” is a huge milestone for a child- and it can be a scary one. Kids can be easily intimidated by the change, bringing on insecurities, negative behavior, even nightmares. So it’s important that the process is done with care and strategy.

Here are some tips to help make the switch go smoothly.

Skip the toddler bed. This is an unnecessary expense that some parents can’t afford. As long as bed rails are attached if needed, one big-kid bed … Read More »


 

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Redefining Italian Elegance: Tod’s Diego Della Valle | July 5, 2011

Everyone has to start somewhere. For example, Barneys New York founder Barney Pressman funded his first store in 1923 with the $500 he raised by pawning his wife’s engagement ring. In this column, we talk with the fashion industry’s luminaries about how they got their businesses off the ground. In other words: the Big Bang, or how it all began.

This week, we shine our light on the ever-elegant Diego Della Valle, the driving force behind iconic Italian leather goods brand Tod’s. A connoisseur of comfort and style, Mr. Della Valle adheres to the simple philosophy that attire should be both effortless and luxurious, … Read More »


 

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On the Grill: Cowboy Steak | July 4, 2011

As the summer sun shines, we need any excuse to be outside. Well fire up your grill because The Meat House is providing three succulent recipes. Add some light veggies on the side for a health kick. Enjoy this hearty family meal, gain some protein, and get a tan all at once.

Cowboy Up Steaks
Entrée / Beef Recipe
with Cheesy Spuds & Bourbon Baked Beans
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 3/4 – 2 hours

Ingredients:
• 2 Cowboy Steaks – approximately 1 ¾ pounds
• 1 can pinto beans and 1 can black beans
• 1 medium yellow onion – cut … Read More »


 

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Loyalty | July 4, 2011

I had no intention of addressing the subject of loyalty today, but, for myriad reasons, I’m compelled to do so. Loyalty – a vitally important concept that simply isn’t put into practice enough these days.

Our society, I fear, can only be described as a disposable one. Many folks are far too concerned about ‘the next big thing’ without really taking a moment to appreciate what they already possess. It occurs in relationships and in businesses. It happens because we pretend to have some fantastic, pie-in-the-sky vision of how things should be, rather than nurturing those things … Read More »


 

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Summer of Stripes | July 4, 2011

From uptown to downtown, from the East Village to East Hampton, it’s official: summer is the season of the stripe.

A French maritime tradition turned international staple, stripes have become de rigeur for anyone looking to stay seasonally chic come summer. No longer relegated to the realm of seafarers, this classic print kicks up any outfit to the next nautical level.

But once you dive in, there are still decisions to be made: vertical, horizontal, bold or Breton? Check our street-style inspirations and favorite finds below!

1. Ella Moss Henley Stripe Top
2. Armor Lux Stripe Interlock Scarf
3. Don’t be afraid to mix prints. We … Read More »


 

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CHEATER BBQ/Cookbook Giveaway | July 1, 2011

Barbecue is tons of fun.  It’s smoke and fire, sticky sauces, ribs, pork butt, smoked chicken and brisket, and even anything off a hot grill.  Barbecue means party, friends, togetherness.

Real barbecue is also tons of work.  Exhausting smoke-fests where fanatics tend flames, split hickory, mop meats and swat flies are infrequent summer spectacles for most of us.  In the real world, “barbecue” is confined to the same-old grilled chicken breasts, a clicker stop on Food Network’s BBQ with Bobby Flay or a rack of baby backs at T.G.I. Friday’s.

Now there’s Cheater BBQ.  Cheater BBQ is the first cookbook to stake … Read More »


 

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Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Foot Spa Collection/Giveaway | July 1, 2011

Crabtree & Evelyn introduces new La Source Foot Spa Collection. Comprised of indulgent foot treatments, innovative accessories and relaxing home fragrances, this collection gives you the tools to create a tranquil spa experience in your own home. Whether you have ten minutes at the end of a long day or a leisurely weekend morning to treat yourself, La Source Foot Spa Collection contains all you need to soothe, refresh and rejuvenate aching feet and legs in a relaxing spa environment.

La Source products contain a unique blend of marine extracts specifically chosen for their revitalising properties. The delightfully refreshing fragrance … Read More »


 

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EtchArtisans Hand Painted and Etched Bracelet/Giveaway | July 1, 2011

With the arrival of Summer, EtchArtisans is excited about their 2011 collection. The new styles are perfect for the return of warmer weather and feature some new designs and a few surprises.

Featured Collections are: The Serengeti – rich earth tones featuring animal prints with optional Swarovski crystals. The Spiritual and Inspirational – combines words of wisdom and biblical phrases with hip artwork. The Custom – offers standard designs that that can be customized with initials, names, quotes and even logo’s for that special person or event … Read More »


 

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Promises to Keep/Book Giveaway | July 1, 2011

New York Times bestselling novelist Jane Green is back this summer with PROMISES TO KEEP, a momentous new novel about a family coming together in the hardest of times for one unforgettable, life-changing year.

PROMISES TO KEEP is the most personal and the most moving of her books, written to help Jane through the traumatic loss of one of her best friends, Heidi, who lost her battle with breast cancer. In Jane’s words, “Heidi didn’t just live life. She sparkled. But she couldn’t survive the cancer that swept through her body like a wildfire over seven months. One day, leaving a … Read More »


 

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The Summer We Read Gatsby/Book Giveaway | July 1, 2011

Everyone has a summer they won’t forget. For half-sisters Cassie and Peck, it was the summer of 2008, spent at their beloved aunt Lydia’s house in Southampton—the summer they read The Great Gatsby.

THE SUMMER WE READ GATSBY, by Danielle Ganek, author of the critically acclaimed Lulu Meets God and Doubts Him, is a rollicking comedy of manners about what happens when estranged family is brought together by the contents of a will. Half-sisters Cassie and Pecksland (Peck for short) convene in Southampton in July of 2008 where they have been summoned to the ramshackle home of their deceased Aunt Lydia. … Read More »


 

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Bonding over Beauty/Book Giveaway | July 1, 2011

By Marie Redd

Mother-daughter relationships have always been challenging. Moms often have a difficult time finding ways to relate, especially the mothers of tween and teen daughters.

Finding things to bond over can be hard. Simply trying to get her to come to you when she starts experiencing different changes with her body when she rather go to her friends, is a job in itself. So the question mothers of tweens and teens everywhere is now-what do I do?

Recognizing this problem, author Erika Katz has not just one suggestion, but several. Her new book Bonding over Beauty: A Mother-Daughter Guide To Foster … Read More »


 

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John Frieda Hair Care Products/Giveaway | July 1, 2011

After years spent working with chemists to develop the perfect prescriptive solutions, the John Frieda® Hair Care Experts revolutionized hair care with the innovative Frizz-Ease® Hair Serum, which eventually landed in Allure magazine’s “Cosmetic Hall of Fame” and was singled out by InStyle as “Product of the Decade.” And the John Frieda® Hair Care Experts’ dedication to solving widespread hair care problems through innovative formulas and expert “how-to” instruction didn’t stop there.

The John Frieda® Hair Care Team of celebrity stylists — Our Experts — has fueled the company’s new product initiative with the inside track on … Read More »