by Allison 5 • 2 • 2014

Friday News Round Up + Loving On Your Teen

Lots of news in the world today: Putin is still being the dictator he is and is escalating his crimes upon Ukraine (and most of the rest of the developed world, heaven help us all), there are 200 schoolgirls missing in Nigeria who’ve reportedly been kidnapped and sold into marriage, and on a less-serious-but-still-rather-heavy-for-my-heart-matter, David Beckham is still retired from the game of soccer. Why can’t he pull a Michael Phelps and (allegedly) come out of retirement already? April has…
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by Allison 5 • 1 • 2014

Cool Wood Jewelry Watches and Accessories for You

You know what I like more than almost anything else? Accessories. I really, really, rilly love me some accessories, don’t you? Cool, bold jewelry and accessories can take an outfit from meh to bangin’ in the time it takes to slide each piece onto your hot body. Think about it; if you’re wearing regular jeans and a tee but you throw on a statement necklace and some boss rings, topped off by a cool watch, forget it. Game over, hands…
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by Pilar 4 • 29 • 2014

Make The Most Of A Walt Disney World Weekend

Ask anyone at our house, and they’ll tell you they’d rather be at Walt Disney World eating the ears off a Mickey ice cream bar right about now. 20 trips to our “second home” since 2007 have taught us a few things about making the most of each visit, and for this post, I focused on tips and insider secrets that will make spending a long weekend (Thursday-Sunday) at the parks that much more pixie dusted for your family. The very…
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by Jen Price 4 • 25 • 2014

Packing Tips For A Big Trip

In my 20 years of jet setting all over the world, I feel like I’ve learned a thing or two about packing for a trip. From one night overnights to a few months of country hopping during different seasons, I’m pretty sure I could pack a bag with my eyes closed. Ok, maybe not, but nonetheless, here a few essential packing tips that have helped me make the process smoother. 1. Make a list. Some people are natural list makers….
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by Carrie 4 • 24 • 2014

Choosing the Perfect Plus Size Swimsuit

Our community’s outdoor pool opens later this month. Squee! I can hardly wait. We’ll be purchasing our pool pass then hanging out every day to beat the heat and humidity. Of course, the number one thing on my mind is finding a new suit. So, let’s talk about choosing a truly flattering plus size swimsuit. Each of us has our own challenges with coverage, support and needs in a swimsuit. Let’s cover four basic concerns and what you should look…
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by Andrea Howe 4 • 22 • 2014

Gold Confetti Heart Art to Create This Weekend

Whenever I’m feeling uninspired in the arts and crafts department, I usually just need to get a little more organized, and dig through my supplies to get a creative jolt. That’s just what I did this week, and in my need of some purging and cleaning, I cam across some old craft supplies that were begging to be used. My watercolors and this fab gold confetti inspired some last-minute Easter decor, and this cute heart art project. I think it’s…
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by natalia 4 • 21 • 2014

7 Steps to the Perfect Smokey Eye for Beginners

I thought I’d pop in and share a beauty tutorial with you — the smokey eye. I know it sounds intimidating, especially if you’re not really a makeup kinda gal, but it’s a lot easier than it looks. There are many variations and options you have while creating a smokey eye but today I am going to focus on a very basic version of it. Maybe I’ll get into adding colors and such a bit later. Let’s get started! What…
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by Allison 4 • 18 • 2014

Look For the Best Natural Foundation for You

What do you look for in a foundation? Do you look for anything special in a foundation? Do you even wear foundation? A lot of us don’t, and I’m in and out of that camp all the time because I just don’t like the feel of heaviness on my skin. At all. The most I can handle on my face normally is a very lightweight moisturizer and some blush. When it’s a special occasion or I need serious coverage for…
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by Allison 4 • 17 • 2014

Repurpose Your Easter Baskets After the Candy is Gone

When Easter is over, as it is about to be, what do you do with all the leftover Easter baskets? In my house growing up, my mom would stash all 10 Easter baskets back under the stairs, grass and all, to wait it out until the following Easter holiday. I’m not quite as organized as my mother, maybe because I’m free to wing it with only 2 kids instead of 8, which means each year is different than the next. …
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