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Let’s Play a Love Game with Lip Savvy | November 25, 2011

Looking for multi-purpose products? Lip Savvy! will plump and moisturize lips, fill in cracks and wrinkles, AND help protect against signs of aging. Besides the adorable packaging, the new pens come in a variety of fun, flirty, fabulous colors – including some deep wines and reds for Fall.

New Lip Savvy! glosses come in 22 shades in two different textures to flatter any skin tone, plus they offer painless plumping action to hydrate lips and target fine lines and wrinkles with Hyaluronic Filling Spheres™ and collagen boosting peptides. They also put a damper on the aging process with a patented Complete … Read More »


 

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NovaLash Candied Lashes Light Up the Holiday | November 25, 2011

What’s sweeter than candy and twice as nice to gaze upon? This season’s most eye-opening accessory, Candied Lashes! Candied Lashes, brought to you by NovaLash, are premium lash extensions hand-dipped in ultra-fine, colored crystals and freeze-dried for stay-put shimmer. Applied by a certified lash artist (find one at novalash.com) to the outer corners of the eyes, these sophisticated and seasonal lashes pair with a standard full-set of NovaLash extensions to add just the right amount of look-at-me glam to every holiday look. The best part? Candied Lashes are as securely fastened and carefully crafted as the NovaLash extensions … Read More »


 

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The History of Thanksgiving | November 24, 2011

Republished in memory of our dear friend, Annette Martin.

Thanksgiving is a holiday we celebrate to express gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation to God, family and friends. Traditionally, it has been a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in the United States and in Canada.

We generally think of Thanksgiving as an American holiday, due to the Pilgrims at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in Massachusetts. This celebration occurred early in the history of what would become one of the original thirteen colonies that later were to become the United States. Thanksgiving was … Read More »


 

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So You Want To Be A Fashion Blogger? | November 23, 2011

Just five short years ago, if you told someone you wrote on a blog and had followers, their first reaction very well might have been ” what is a blog, and where are these people following you too “?

Fashion Blogging is an ever evolving medium, in which hundreds of thousands of people communicate every day. Bloggers are now working hand in hand collaborating with companies, advertising products, hosting blog giveaways to readers, and some are even being showcased in major fashion Look Books.

Just how glamorous is the life of a fashion blogger? Are they pining away on … Read More »


 

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Evening Primrose Oil: The Benefits | November 23, 2011

Evening primrose oil has proven to be an all-rounder when it comes to improving women’s health. Here we take a look at ten reasons why it might be good for you and there are some reasons that men can benefit from it too.

Evening primrose oil is a natural product, free of chemicals and is said to be great for relieving discomfort during the monthly cycle.

It is said to alleviate pain in tender breasts, abdominal pain and lower back pain.

Arthritis sufferers may find it helps relieve symptoms such as joint pain and swelling.

By reducing pain and discomfort felt during menstruation it … Read More »


 

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Mustard Trend by Motel Rocks | November 22, 2011

On-trend mustard makes a bold statement this season and Motel Rocks (www.motelrocks.com) has the right pieces to add to your Fall wardrobe. Our dreamy vintage Nancy sleeveless dress in mustard makes for a perfect work to night piece, pair it with a blazer for work or sky high wedges for a dinner date! The smart Shannon high waisted pleated skirt is also available in this seasons hottest shade of yellow, team with a black lace top to complete the edgy on trend look. Our leggy Pixie hot pants will have you channeling your inner hippie, sexy 70′s style with a fitted … Read More »


 

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Fall Meals: Meatless Wild Mushroom Meatloaf | November 22, 2011

Vegetarian Wild Mushroom “Meatloaf”
Adapted from thekitchn.com

By: Robin Donovan and Juliana Gallin, authors of The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy

Ingredients:

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms

2 tablespoons oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

¾ pound domestic mushrooms (e.g., button, cremini, portobello), finely chopped

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¼ cup sherry or wine

2 cups cooked brown rice

2 cups cashews, finely chopped or crushed

½ cup pine nuts, finely chopped or crushed

7 ounces Parmesan cheese

5 eggs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a 9 x 5-inch (or equivalent) loaf pan.

Cover dried porcinis in hot water and let them soak for about … Read More »


 

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Blue Blazing Media: Digital Development for your business | November 22, 2011

In this digital age, almost every business needs an online standing. From small businesses to large corporations, you are expected to have some sort of website or social media presence. Yet, not every one has the knowledge or technology to create a strong digital brand. That is what Blue Blazing Media is all about; “Simply, we use digital media to bring your brand to life with your bottom line in mind.” From web/blog development and design to mobile apps, reputation monitoring to community management, Blue Blazing Media has all the services and tools to help you become a major success. … Read More »