By Crystal.RitchieGuest Blogger(view all posts by Crystal.Ritchie)
at 10:11AM Monday February 22, 2010
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As a parent, the idea of visiting a store or shopping mall in person is more of a source of stress than a pastime for me. I try to keep a list of items I need to purchase but, in my rush to get out the door with my kid and his diaper bag in tow, I often forget the list at home. Once in the store, I wait in long lines brooding over the lack of open registers while my three year-old tries to climb the shelves or hide under clothing racks. I don't want to lose my place in line and make the trip take even longer, but I just know that whole shelf is going to crash down on my kid's head if I don't do something STAT.
Add whispers and eye-rolling from the kid-less folks in line, and it's no wonder I avoid leaving the house.
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 9:53AM Sunday February 21, 2010
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Can you talk on the phone while simultaneously texting a friend, tweeting an update, typing an email and watching TV? If you're like most of us, you've gotten pretty proficient at combining at least a few of these activities: According to
Nielsen, last year 57% of us went online while watching TV, averaging nearly three hours doing both.
And while a
2009 Stanford University study found that people who multitask are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to completing psychological tests, nobody seems to be making a move to stop any time soon.
Multitasking saves time. Time is of the essence. That's the bottom line.
So if you're time-crunching by multitasking, but spending tons of it applying single-function beauty products, you're squandering the essence, ecoista. We scoured the land of eco-beauty to find products that multitask as well as you do, so you can spend more time text/tweet/type/TVing--or maybe, just maybe, taking a break?
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By coupiedoll(view all posts by coupiedoll)
at 2:18PM Wednesday February 17, 2010
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Despite Punxatawny Phil's rude six more weeks of winter warning, really America, Spring is right around the corner. And in honor of the warmer months to come we thought we would go ahead and get our spring fashion preview on, particularly for those of you bearing the brunt of the snow.
Days for spring dresses are right around the corner, promise.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 10:11AM Wednesday February 17, 2010
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You know you need the right shampoo, the right conditioner, and the
right styling products--but did you know the right brush could
transform your hair? Using the wrong brush can damage your strands, undo your do, or deflate your coif. You don't want to spend half an hour blow drying your hair just to have it puff out, fall flat, or curl up--and you
DON'T want to snap and snag your hair on the wrong brush.
Use this guide to find the perfect brush for you at the perfect price.
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 8:45AM Sunday February 14, 2010
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By coupiedoll(view all posts by coupiedoll)
at 4:34PM Wednesday February 10, 2010
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Yes, Valentine's Day is almost here! So just in case you are a man with a sweetie and still giftless and clueless, here's one more blog post that might help you out. And no, the snuggie on sale at your local drugstore is not an acceptable Valentine's Day fashion gift. We surveyed some very fashionable ladies from Savings.com and around the country to see what they wish for this Valentine's Day.
Listen to the ladies and you can't go wrong.
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 7:18AM Sunday February 7, 2010
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If you're like most of us, the week before Valentine's Day is a scramble to find sweet things to give. But here's the dirty little secret behind mass-produced candy: According to the
Fair Trade Federation, the U.S. State Department estimates that 15,000 children have been sold as slaves to the African farms where most cacao is cultivated. On the sugar side, massive amounts of herbicides and pesticides are routinely sprayed on sugar cane crops, which are burned after harvest, leading to ground, water and air pollution.
Not so sweet.
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By coupiedoll(view all posts by coupiedoll)
at 4:31PM Wednesday February 3, 2010
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Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and for some of us ladies that means getting the lingerie out, or getting ready to receive. For you guys, that means the intimidating and thrilling process of crossing through the doors of a lingerie store. Unless you're a burlesque performer, you might not be regularly sporting fancy panties and lace. And if you're a guy, you may have only recently entered lingerie relationship territory.
Have no fear, we're breaking down the joys of voluptuous velvet and soft silk at prices that won't break the bank. So treat yourself, or get treated this Valentine's Day!
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 10:49AM Thursday January 28, 2010
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A great pair of jeans can make your day. Once you slip into that perfect pair, the rest of your outfit is a piece of cake to put on. Gone are the days when one pair acted as your catch-all. I recommend at least two styles so you can vary your look to suit your mood.
Here are my favorite pairs of the moment, all for under $100, most much less. You'll find one to fit whatever your fancy is at the moment. I've also hunted a few deals down for you; I am a DealPro, after all.
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By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 10:15AM Wednesday January 27, 2010
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Bigger is better! Buying in bulk saves you money (
I call it "The Costco Effect"), but professional beauty and hair care products usually come in teeny, tiny packages. Now more and more hot brands and products offering pro sizes to the general public, you can save on all your favorite beauty go-tos.
Check out a few of my favorites.
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By RachelSarnoffGuest Blogger(view all posts by RachelSarnoff)
at 8:24AM Sunday January 24, 2010
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We've all heard about the health and beauty connection, but never before have we seen as much leap-frogging between the two industries--probably because this market is expected to reach $6 billion in 2010, according to a recent study on Research and Markets. Why the crossover? Think on this: The study cited more than half of European and U.S. consumers said that they "consciously acted upon the link between diet and appearance," yet 78% of them believed "
claims by cosmetic and toiletries companies are often exaggerated." What's a beauty product developer to do?
Perhaps take a look at some tried-and-true health and lifestyle trends and think about incorporating them into a product or two.
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By Angela-TheSuburbanJungle(view all posts by Angela-TheSuburbanJungle)
at 10:07AM Wednesday January 20, 2010
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We all shop on Amazon, right? Well, here's a simple trick to help
you save even more when you shop at Amazon.com. Find the item you
want to buy and place it in your shopping cart. Then take a few
days to think about it. More often than not, Amazon will "lower the
price" in your shopping cart or send you an email with a discount
related to the items in my cart.
I usually receive a price reduction or discount code within one or
two weeks.
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