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Red, Green and Yellowing
Pretty (reused) paper, pretty (reused) ribbons of blue...
By Christina Deanne
When I was in sixth grade, my mom decided that we should recycle Christmas wrapping. Before you say what a great environmentalist she was, my mother recycled wrapping paper only because she didn't want to buy any. I had to hand wash aluminum foil until...read more |
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'Tis the Season
To receive the title, families must win the holiday trifecta.
By Kelly Miller
The children are so proud of themselves. We all stand around, enjoying this holiday moment. They have worked so hard, and are proud and pleased at what they have accomplished. We look on in awe; the lights are wrapped in a festive ring, not too tight,...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
Writing the book on makeup; Halloween makeup for kids; Removing temporary tattoos
By Kelly Reising
It's officially October people. And ya know what I just did? Painted my toes black. Well, not actually black, but Russian Navy from OPI. It's a dark sparking (subtle) navy color that looks almost purple-black in the bottle. I love it. Thank goodness for...read more |
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Mama and More Mama
The only thing that matters is love and respect.
By Gabriel Constans
On a network show about gay parenting and during her fight in Florida over gay adoption, former talk show host, comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell talked about her and her partner raising their adopted children. When she was asked how the youngest...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
This week: thin lip solutions, an easy homemade spa recipe, and dealing with beauty products and the TSA.
By Kelly Reising
Q: My lips are thin, should I use lip liner to draw them bigger?
No! No! No! Just the other day I was leafing through a magazine and I saw a picture of Kathy Ireland in an advertisement. I guess she’s a big brand name now with...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
This week: Beauty gift ideas, expensive makeup, and flat irons.
By Kelly Reising
What are some beauty gift ideas that aren’t your standard, boring makeup gift sets?
Beauty gifts are my favorite! It’s very simple to find something for all the makeup mavens out there, but you have to think outside the gloss a bit. ...read more |
| Category: Lifestyle |
Sick Days
I don't feel so good...
By Peggy Duffy
My oldest succumbed first. She came downstairs in the gray light of a winter morning, her face blazing with an unhealthy flush.
“My head hurts,” she said.
A quick hand to her forehead confirmed what her glassy eyes had already revealed....read more |
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Mother Magnetism
This week: budget friendly beauty gifts, cellulite creams, and gentle cleansers
By Kelly Reising
I am definitely splurging on my sister and getting her a Sephora train case per your suggestion, but could you suggest a few more budget-friendly items in the $10-15 dollar gift range?
There are lots of great beauty items or stocking stuffers in the...read more |
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A Gourmet Wannabe Drops Out
I'm throwing in the kitchen towel.
By Sherry G. Antonetti
All those helpful cooking recipes in parenting magazines designed to get kids to eat healthy gourmet meals? They lie. Those glossy photos depicting cute little moppets happily chowing down on exotic feasts like sushi, asparagus, and roasted bell peppers...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
This week: makeup brush care, Oprah, maintaining baby's skin, and mom spa etiquette
By Kelly Reising
I received some great new makeup brushes from Origins this year. They are synthetic, but super soft. I know they were expensive so I want to make sure to take good care of them so that they last and last. You made some recommendations previously; do those...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
This week: makeup and beauty tips for tweens and teens
By Kelly Reising
My daughter is raring to wear makeup. She’s always digging through my makeup drawer, begging to put on just a little. The problem is that she is only 11! Should I let her wear some, and how much?
If I were you, the best thing you can do is indulge...read more |
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Who Reincarnated the Electric Car?
General Motors tries to win the hearts and minds of environmentalists with the Chevrolet Volt.
By Julie Marsh
I may not be a tree hugger, but I can envision a future beyond the middle of next week. And I’m always in favor of saving a buck or two whenever possible.
Conversely, I’m reluctant to sacrifice style – along with tens of thousands of...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
Your beauty horoscope.
By Kelly Reising
So, how did I come up with a “beautastic” horoscope for each sign? Well, I looked into my big blue crystal ball and abracadabra! Poof! Well, the truth is that I don’t really have any of that fortune telling crap, but I took a general...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
Makeup for men?
By Kelly Reising
My husband is a doctor and is getting his picture taken for a brochure at his office. The problem is that his skin is super oily and I don’t want him to look like a greasy, shiny mess in the picture. Is it OK if I just powder his nose and forehead...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
Mother’s Day gift guide -- beauty and style edition.
By Kelly Reising
I don’t know about you, but I really expect my husband to pony up for Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s because I had both of my girls shortly before Mother’s Day, so after a grueling 24 hour labor the first time, and a botched epidural...read more |
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Mother Magnetism
BlogHer '07 - Beauty & Style Wrapup
By Kelly Reising
My oldest daughter told me today, when I was doing her doll’s hair, in elaborate pin curls, that “Wow, Mom, you are quite a fashionista!” Where did she even hear that term? I thought to myself that my kid is a chip off the old block...read more |
