Yes, Earth Day has arrived!  I’ve been celebrating in little ways including writing this with the lights turned off (FYI, natural lighting does wonders for cutting down on computer screen glare). I’ve also spent most of the morning outside, toted my recycable coffee mug (filling it up the local Starbucks and saved a dime) everywhere [...]

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The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, and was the brainchild of Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, an environmental activist. His goal was to create an environment not just of clean air, water and beautiful scenery, but to also promote respect among people and all living creatures on the planet. That’s something smile [...]

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When you think of the Avon Lady, are you still thinking of prim women and home shopping parties? Then you haven’t met mark! mark is Avon’s chic, super-affordable line for the woman on the go. They’ve got a huge range of skincare, hair care and cosmetics products (most are under $10!) as well as cute [...]

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I love so many of the looks I see in magazines, but definitely don’t love the prices I see attached. I am a firm believer that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to look fabulous; all it takes is a little sleuthing and creativity. Above is a Day to Night look put [...]

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My three-year old son is really into drawing these days.  He loves crayons and coloring, but is partial to markers, so that he can sketch out a Picasso-like drawing on paper and the occasional playroom wall (no worries here, I buy the Crayola Washable ones). He loves holding the marker in his hands and squeals in excitetment when the nubby [...]

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At brunch yesterday I spied the perfect trench coat: It was a classic khaki with gold-toned hardware, but had pleat-ruffled cuffs, an open neck and turned up collar. Of course, the woman wearing it found it at some little discount store, so I couldn’t rush right out and buy it (drat!), but it sent me [...]

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Mothers really do know best. When my mom insisted on giving me a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, I cocked a skeptical eyebrow. I know how to clean my house, after all, and this looked… well, gimmicky and useless. But I tried it, and lo and behold, it’s AMAZING. It’s a simple foam sponge that you [...]

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It’s almost time for backyard barbecues and days at the beach, and in the quest for perfectly smooth legs for summer, I discovered King of Shaves. This boutique shaving brand started in the UK, when Will King started experimenting with his girlfriend’s beauty products. When he discovered that her essential oils gave him the softest, [...]

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Until recently, environmentally-friendly clothing either resembled a hemp-based gunny sack (that made you resemble Mother Earth), or uber-pricey designer duds from Stella McCartney and co. Sometimes, it was both! But now, designers in all price ranges have gotten in on the act, crafting cute, budget-friendly clothes out of 100% organic cotton. So why is it [...]

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