by D.F. and ss_shopgirl No matter the location, you need the hydration! After summer’s taken its toll on our beautiful glow with all the frolicking we’ve done in the saltwater, sun, and chlorine, we have only a few months to repair our skin before the dead of winter approaches – and that time is now, [...]

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What do names like Dimetapp, PediaCare, Triaminic, and Tylenol all have in common? They’re some of the top brands we turn to for relief during cold and flu season – but should they be? Last week, the companies that make these top-selling cough and cold medicines voluntarily recalled their products due to an FDA survey finding [...]

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by ss_shopgirl Are you the Ms. Fix-it in your family? When the kids clog up the toilet and your other half burns down the kitchen, do you come to the rescue? Do you know the difference between a flat-slot screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver; a pipe wrench and a Lowell wrench; grout and mortar? Well [...]

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No, not Gidget. Widget. Everyone’s talking about them, why not get one yourself? Here are the 5 Ws of Widgets: Who: People who love to multitask (read: shop while doing other things) What: Widgets…hello?? When: Now Why: Widgets are small, safe, free, and make doing a million things at once easy! Look busy at work [...]

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by D.F. and ss_shopgirl It’s October, and that means Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Some quick facts about breast cancer: Leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15-54 3rd most common cause of cancer death in the US Expected to cause over 40,000 US deaths in 2007 1 in 7 women will contract breast cancer [...]

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by ss_shopgirl Raise your hand if your holiday gifts as a child consisted of: A.) One Barbie B.) Ugly sweater C.) Pet rock D.) Pat on the back E.) None of the above Apparently, times have changed, and these days parents might be competing with their own kids for the best gifts under the Christmas [...]

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by ss_shopgirl courtesy of The New York Times I…need…my…Starbucks. There’s nothing like a company that can both capitalize off of addiction AND our need for instant gratification – and make it look, taste and now SOUND sooooo good. Starting today, select Starbucks stores across the country will now allow a person with an iPhone or [...]

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by D.F. and ss_shopgirl Wanna be a chick magnet? There’s nothing wrong with a cat lady… Okay, so you can get creative this Halloween by purchasing one of those fun punny costumes out there like “Chick Magnet” or my personal favorite “Crazy Cat Lady” or…you can try and win that costume party this year with [...]

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