Fresh vegetables from the garden: This spring we planted a little vegetable garden, including several type of heirloom tomatoes, eggplants, chard, and cucumbers.  There is nothing quite like fresh veggies from your own garden, picked right before dinner, put on the table still slightly warm from the sun.  I’ve really been enjoying slicing and marinating [...]

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Did you know that today is National Coffee Day?  Of course, we can’t be surprised there is such a day since nearly every day seems to be National Something or Other Day. Interestingly, a couple other countries celebrate a version of National Coffee Day, just on different days - in Ireland it’s September 19th, in [...]

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As a licensed esthetician and spa owner, I am often asked about exfoliation. There is a lot of information, and many of my clients and friends are confused about exfoliation products and procedures. Let me attempt to clarify for you…
What is Exfoliation?
Exfoliation is basically a fancy word for the removal of the oldest dead [...]

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My Kids. I’m really at a point where I absolutely could not imagine life without them. DS is such a joy, even through the teething. When he smiles, it goes all the way to his eyes causing his whole face to light up! DD has hit the age where she blows me away with [...]

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As of your 18th birthday, you became an adult in the eyes of the law. Even though your kids may still act like teenagers (or you may feel like one), in the eyes of the government, turning 18 means you need to have legal documents in place in case of an accident.
Every adult should have in [...]

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1. iPhone 3G - I’ll admit it, when the original iphone came out, I thought it was ridiculous.  Why would anyone pay that much for a phone when you can get them for free/cheap!  Then the 3G came out, and my husband wanted one.  So I got one too.  Man, I love that thing.  I [...]

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The types and combination of salad dressings are endless: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Caesar, Buttermilk Ranch, Champagne, Avocado Lime - you get the picture. I could write an entire book on dressings and fill each category to the brim, but let’s start with one of my favorites: vinaigrette. Vinaigrette is always a nice accompaniment [...]

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To gain an understanding of where I’m coming from, first, you must understand that I’m over 38 weeks pregnant. And it’s September.
With that in mind, five things I’m loving right now include:
Milk shakes. I’ve had horrible heartburn this go around. Milk products are about the only thing that seems to soothe the [...]

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This fall, shopping is all about not breaking the bank — after all, just paying the bills will cost more this year.  This is a good time to invest in basic pieces that you can mix and match and wear forever.  Choose pieces that will work together; stick primarily with neutrals but add a pop [...]

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I ran across yet another person this morning promising the entire world that financial riches lie just beyond that glass wall, and for $19.95 plus shipping and handling, she will tell you how to break through that glass wall and embrace all that dough, find Mr. Right, and lose 30 lbs.
Let’s see…that must be the [...]

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