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Skin Care Secret

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When I was still getting zits in my mid-20’s I decided that something drastic had to be done.  I mean, wasn’t I supposed to be finished with that phase of my life?  I was no longer a teenager.  I was eating healthy foods.  I was even drinking enough water.  Why did I keep getting pimples […]

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TripIt Pro Is Worth It

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My alarm clock went off at 4:16 am this morning. It’s an ungodly hour to be awake. The sun hadn’t even risen and the house was freezing cold.Time for another business trip.I don’t call myself a road warrior. That label of distinction is something I reserve for the true travel die-hards who […]

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Product Review: Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy

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I consider myself a connoisseur of makeup. I am especially well-versed in concealers, foundations and powders, thanks to the gift of terrible skin bestowed upon me very early in life. I have put in my time and have been a makeup aficionado for quite awhile now. I have tried just about all […]

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Product Review: TomTom GPS for the iPhone

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As anyone who knows me well will attest, I am someone who gets lost easily when driving.  Thanks to the advent of GPS, I’ve been able to get where I’m going much more quickly and with fewer wrong turns.  When we moved to New Jersey a couple of years ago, my husband’s gift to me […]

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Product review: (the fabulous) Mac Dazzleglass

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If, in a parallel universe, I happened to be Oprah and if I was doing one of those ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things’ shows, then rest assured each hyper-excited-high-pitched-screaming audience member would be receiving their very own gorgeous Mac Dazzleglass lipgloss.
I. Love. This. Stuff!
Being no stranger to retail therapy, I bought mine a few months ago […]

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Product Review: Snugburys Ice Cream

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Sometimes we all deserve a treat and I recommend Snugburys ice cream for those hot summer days. It’s made from Jersey cream and comes in a variety of flavours varying from ‘Pecan and Fudge’ to ‘Mint Oreo Blitz’. This summer I had a wonderful ‘Honeycomb’ flavoured one, which I can certainly recommend.
Recently Snugburys have introduced […]

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Dolphin Encounter - Sea Life Park, Oahu, Hawaii

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One of the most amazing experiences that I was fortunate to have this summer was my Dolphin Encounter at Sea Life Park in Oahu, Hawaii.  I have always been fascinated with dolphins’ intelligence and grace.  This was my first opportunity to get up close and personal with one of these incredible creatures.
Upon arriving in Oahu, […]

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You Only Have One Face

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As the summer holidays draw to a close and school begins, don’t forget an important part of your beauty routine:  protecting your face daily with sunscreen.
“But wait,” you say, “I don’t use sunscreen every day.  I just use sunscreen when I plan an outdoor activity or am going to the beach.”
I beg to differ.   Your […]

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A little wine review: Diemersfontein Pinotage

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They say life’s too short to spend it drinking cheap wine but let’s face it – with this dreadful recession we’re all plodding through, fine wine is often relegated to lower on the list of must-haves. Sad, but true. Which is why I feel compelled… no, obligated to tell you about a lovely wine that […]

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Product Review: Yorkshire Tea – Decaffeinated

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About five years ago the doctors advised my husband that he needed to go onto decaffeinated tea. We tried a number of brands and they all had a pink tinge and a tinny taste. I decided that if ever I was advised to drink decaf tea I’d ignore the advice because it tasted so disgusting. […]

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Review: Ashes to Ashes

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I’ve just discovered this wonderful programme. It’s a typical police drama, where the chief character has been shot, but in her mind she has travelled back in time to the eighties. D.I Drake played brilliantly by Keeley Hawes, is fighting for her life both literally in the real world, where they are trying to remove […]

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Product Review: Zone Perfect Bars

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I am one of those people who sleeps until the very last second in the morning and then rushes around like a crazed person trying to get out the door in time. I even got a speeding ticket this week on the way to work. Really, that should teach me, but it won’t. […]

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Product Review: Olbas Oil

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This has been one of the worst years that I can remember for colds and flu in the UK. Nowadays if you want to protect yourself from flu you may be entitled to a flu vaccination from your doctor. Even if you’re not eligible you can often be vaccinated at the local supermarket for about […]

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Product Review: Chuao Chocolatier’s Abuela Hot Chocolate

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We don’t get snow often here in Oxford, but for the last few days we have been pleasantly surprised with some lovely snowfalls. I realise not everyone loves snow - especially anyone having to drive on treacherous roads - but I am not one of those people. I adore snow. Watching it fall, while being […]

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Joe’s Jeans LOVES All Things Girl!

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Last December, one of the girls of All Things Girl - Frances - shared a review of Joe’s Jeans.
Well, the folks who arranged for us to have Frances try their product liked the response so much, that they’re offering a special discount to our staff and readers. Use the code JoesLovesatg when you purchase […]

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Product Review: Soap & Glory Great Shakes Hand Cream

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Is winter weather causing your skin to sing the blues? Every year, I struggle with flaky and dry skin and even cracked skin on my hands. I’ve tried half a dozen potions and lotions and while some help a little, I hadn’t stumbled on one that helped a lot.  ‘Til now, that […]

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