Surviving Wedding Season Involves More Than Hanging At The ‘Open Bar’

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Featured Blogger: Stefanie Long of Just Trim The Ends Dancing, laughing and taking too many pictures marks this time of year and the happiness that surrounds weddings. We all love the free food, free booze and hopefully we don’t not get stuck at a table where you don’t know anyone. For those of you who [...]

Time for Your Check-up with Doc Mcstuffins

Time for Your Check-up with Doc Mcstuffins

Today I want to highlight and introduce everyone to one of my favorite shows for my daughter Jade to watch. It premiered in March of 2012. Doc McStuffins is very encouraging for children, especially children of ethnic backgrounds. There are only a select few minority cartoons for children and the content on this one is educational [...]

Movie Etiquette: Taking Your Kids To The Movies

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Facebook is a great place to find conversation topics and today’s topic is Kids and Movies. A Facebook friend recently went to see the new Tyler Perry movie “Temptation”, and was quite disturbed at the fact that people had toddlers and infants in the movie theater. This is also a pet peeve of mine. It [...]

Plus-Sized Girl Group THE GLAMAZONS in Double D-licious!

Plus-Sized Girl Group THE GLAMAZONS in Double D-licious!

April 19th at XL Cabaret in New York City  The busty, bawdy, burlesque babes, The Glamazons, are back and better than ever! The fierce foursome will be serving up their saucy renditions of current and classic pop, rock, blues, broadway, cabaret and dance hits peppered with power ballads, sexy humor, and delectable song and dance [...]

Get In Shape Curves: Three Things Plus Size Women Should Do Before Working Out

Get In Shape Curves: Three Things Plus Size Women Should Do Before Working Out

Since February 1st I’ve embarked on a path towards incorporating physical fitness into my everyday routine. I’m still trying to find my workout rhythm but thanks to working out at Planet Fitness, dancing my recent water aerobics exploration, I must say it feels pretty good to get in shape. Whenever you make the decision to [...]

Super Healthy Super Bowl Sunday

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Super Bowl parties, whether you’re a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn’t mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend.  Our friends at Lolagetts.com (Plus Size Active Wear) have come to the rescue with five ways to keep it [...]

10 Most Used New Year’s Resolutions

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New Year’s is the only holiday that celebrates the passage of time. Perhaps that’s why, as the final seconds of the year tick away, we become introspective. Inevitably, that introspection turns to thoughts of self-improvement and the annual ritual of making resolutions, which offer the first of many important tools for remaking ourselves. We’ve compiled [...]

Give The Gift Of Reading This Holiday: Books For Kids

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Give the gift of reading this holiday season! Studies suggest just 20 minutes a day of reading with a child makes a big difference in their love for books. Why not read with your child books from some of your favorite celebrities! I’ve searched and searched and here is a list of 50. Some old, [...]

The Cutest Pet Friendly Halloween Costumes

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Halloween isn’t just about kids, why not let your pets in on the action.   Allow your imagination to go wild and dress them in any costume you can think of.  The best part is that they can’t say anything about it.              

Your Spa Date: Dressing Appropriately

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Your Spa Date: Dressing Appropriately It’s one of those things you don’t think about until your appointment at the spa is less than a half hour away: what do you wear? In the commercials and pamphlets, everyone is walking around in fluffy robes. Does that mean you can just wear a robe to the facility? [...]

Why Do We Pay To Watch Scary Movies?

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I’ve never been a fan of scary movies yet every year around this time I find myself being sucked in and watching movies that interfere with my ability to get a good night’s rest. Why do I subject myself to such horror? Irwin Yablans, creator of the “Halloween” films that forever changed the genre, says [...]

Most Popular Halloween Costumes According To Yahoo!

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Every year adults and kids rack their brains trying to figure out who or what to be for Halloween.  Whether you’re thinking about being your favorite character in a movie or a random object there’s one type of costume that never goes out of style; celebrity costumes. Yahoo! has compiled lists of the most searched-for Halloween costumes [...]

Preparing For A Day At A Theme Park

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A theme park filled with rides of magic, fantasy, science fiction and a little horror thrown in, along with shows, music, food, and shops, is one of the most amazing places for children of all ages. That’s why there’s such a variety of entertainment. However, these phenomenal experiences tend to come with lots of not [...]

Swimming Lessons Saves Lives: Why You Child Should Learn To Swim

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Summer is closely coming to an end, with that follows the last of the pool parties, the beach trips or the trips to the community pool. With every event that is near a pool or any body of water, parents and those with little loved ones, we need to pay close attention. Drowning in pools [...]

Gridiron Girls: 10 Fantasy Football Tips Every Girl Should Know

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There is nothing hotter for a guy than to see a girl in a football jersey, why not have some insider advice in your pocket to go along with that? With football season on the horizon, plenty of boyfriends, husbands and friends have already begun turning their attention to the game and the “dreaded” fantasy [...]

15 Things to Consider for a Fabulous Day at the Amusement/Water Park

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I love spending time with my family and one great way to spend time with them in the summer is hitting the amusement park. We all know that amusement parks can wear a girl out though especially if not properly prepared, so below I put together a list of things to consider before your fun-filled [...]

How To Beat The Post Travel Blues

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You just had a fabulous holiday in the destination of your choice, yet you are feeling cranky, irritated and feeling glum. Why you ask yourself? Simple you are encountering post-travel blues! It is nothing to worry about as it is a feeling that every seasoned or non-seasoned traveller suffers after a fantastic holiday. The only [...]

Beach Bag Must-Haves to Protect Yourself this Summer

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With this summer’s must-read novel and an over-sized beach towel, there’s only so much room left in your beach bag! As summer’s hottest days continue, here is a roundup of beach bag must-haves so you can get lost in the twists and turns of The Hunger Games and still be protected from the blazing sun. [...]

 
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