I love shopping experiences. It’s the reason I can find heaven at a flea market as easily as I can at a chic boutique. It’s also why I love the idea of pop-up retail stores. They take my love of temporary kiosks and stores in area malls, which normally only show up during the...
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One of the things I have started doing to help me post entries regularly is create a schedule. This came out of my participation with the SITS Girls 31 Days to a Better Blog Challenge, and I must say it has been very helpful. October’s schedule is almost complete and I am so excited!...
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Today is National Chocolate Milk Day! Did that make you smile? If so, the next sentence is going to make your day. According to this article on fitnessmagazine.com drinking chocolate milk after a workout can be a good thing! It seems the combination of carbohydrates, protein, calcium, sodium and sugar can aid your workout...
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I’ll let you in on a secret. While I LOVE chocolate, I’ve been scarred when it comes to baking my own chocolate treats. See, back in 2003 (YES! I said 2003… don’t judge me…) I baked a chocolate cake from scratch and it was the UGLIEST cake I had ever seen! It fell in...
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When the opportunity to host a Johnson’s Girl Talk Cause Party was presented, I jumped on it because I wanted to host a girlfriend “gift-together” and I knew this would be a great opportunity to talk about Birthday Blessings (BB), one of the most amazing nonprofit organizations ever. Their mission includes celebrating, inspiring and...
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If you find shopping off-season daunting, try my Top 5 Rules for buying clothes a year ahead and garnering your favorite designers marked down 40-80% off retail. Look for staples. Every summer wardrobe needs crisp white shirts, light-colored slacks and fabulous sandals. The key to buying these pieces is to stick with classic cuts....
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Last weekend Princess #1 came home from school asking for a Zhu Zhu pet. This was huge for a couple of reasons. First, my 4 year old is a true girly girl and rarely requests anything that is not shiny, sparkling or princess-y. Secondly, it’s not often that the stars align so well for...
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If you share a public restroom at work, school or anywhere else for that matter, please read. And if you have colleagues or classmates that struggle with restroom manners, please share. It’s for the public good and it can make everyone’s life away from home a little more pleasant. Stall selection is key. If...
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You already know what to do. Now is the time to do it. Stop reading the same tips over and over. Stop looking for a quick answer to give you the motivation and discipline you need. The answer is the same. The only way to get to where you want to be is to...
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Yes, I know it’s Monday. And I know many people have “a case of the Mondays” every week. But I think a great Sunday can help you not dread Monday. You may even find yourself refreshed, rejuvenated and looking forward to it (YES, it’s possible…). So, if you’re game, here are a few time management steps that you...
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