Hair Cut and Color: Why Every Salon Visit Should Be Like a Spa ExperienceOne thing to know about me: I don’t like paying to get my hair cut and colored. I got a little spoiled when my sister became a stylist and virtually did my hair for free for more than 10 years. I played around with lots of colors and styles and…
Artistry by Amway: Skincare and Cosmetics to Help Skin Look and Feel YoungerAlthough I’m beyond embarrassed to admit this, my beauty regimen was much to be desired. I’ve never been the girl who is all about spending time in a hair salon, getting pampered at the spa, or collecting beauty products to make my skin feel and look younger. When it comes…
Chicago: Four Ways to See the City’s Architecture in One AfternoonEach city seems to have it’s own energy, personality, and style. And Chicago is no different.
Located in the central United States on Lake Michigan, I learned recently that Chicago is also referred to as “The Paris of the Prairie,” a kind of calm cosmopolitan city with mid-western charm.
I …
Today, I visited Kibera…—the largest slum in Nairobi.
Let’s get one thing out of the way right off the bat. I hate the word “slum.” It sounds so dirty, depressing, and socio-economically divisive. I’m sure the word isn’t intended to convey that meaning, but in my mind it does.
Aveda Summer Solutions Hair and Skin Care Giveawaygiveaways! • me • fashion & style
Two weeks ago, I went to sunny Seattle. Yes! I said sunny. Why? Because I’ve been there 15 times and it has pretty much been sunny every time I’ve visited. I’ve seen sun in all four seasons. And when I last went, the sun came out just for me, I’d…
Hanes: Successful Corporate Social Responsibility in a SweatshirtDid you know that when Jyl was in Florida recently, she wore a sweatshirt made from recycled plastic bottles? Did you even know that sweatshirts—comfortable ones—can be made from plastic? Well, they can, as demonstrated by Hanes, a brand that has pledged to reduce the environmental impact of the raw …
Layering: 3 Outfit Ideas to Help You Stay Cute and Comfortable…Springtime climate is utterly unpredictable. Here, in the Northeast, we go from balmy 8 degree weather to a cool 50 degrees in one day! Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year. Like the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees, I too am waking
Summer Fashion: 5 Mommy Must-Haves Under $100Believe it or not summer is almost here along with camps, vacations, and fun in the sun. While we’re all busy lining up activities for the kids, it’s also a good time to start planning your summer fashion essentials that will keep you looking fashionable, are budget-friendly, and chic while…
Body Image: Positive Affirmations for Accepting and Loving Your Body…I hear a lot of people tell me that positive affirmations don’t work. They say that they “don’t believe” the affirmations they’re repeating. They say that they “feel silly” while repeating them. Most people say they really haven’t used positive affirmations consistently. Well my friends, positive affirmations can work! Really!
Kids Clothes: Celebrate Earth Day in Eco-Fashion…I could tell you that I dress my kids in eco-friendly clothes from head-to-toe, but that wouldn’t be the truth. The fact is, most clothing that has the eco-label is a lot more money than I am able to spend on a two and a four year-old. Let’s face it—if
Find a geocache with your kids.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
