Redken will beautify your ‘do for the holidays!
Now that you and your besties will be seeing each other and gifting each other for the holidays, your ‘do … Continue reading Redken will beautify your ‘do for the holidays!
Cornucopia of YUM for Hanukkah: The Chef’s Garden
This year, Hanukkah is very early and very different. Inflation, employment, pandemic and supply-chain issues have probably changed your idea … Continue reading Cornucopia of YUM for Hanukkah: The Chef’s Garden
A cornucopia of WOW for the holidays: Drunk Elephant’s Trunk 5.0
Maybe this is the year where you want to give – to a loved one or to your sweet self … Continue reading A cornucopia of WOW for the holidays: Drunk Elephant’s Trunk 5.0
Fabulous Drunk Elephant skincare holiday gifts, Part 1
This year, holiday presents have to hit a lot of marks: memorable and cute, practical and affordable. While we’re at … Continue reading Fabulous Drunk Elephant skincare holiday gifts, Part 1
Have your pasta and eat it too: Al Dente’s Carba-Nada
Oh, how I love pasta! It’s easy to make, I’m a decent saucier and pasta is affordable. But carbohydrates really, … Continue reading Have your pasta and eat it too: Al Dente’s Carba-Nada
Gorgeous nails for anyone, everyone: Color Street
I’ll admit it flat out: I have the nails of a 12-year-old boy. I type all day and half the … Continue reading Gorgeous nails for anyone, everyone: Color Street
Skincare for boys (but girls like it, too!): Stryke Club
A pediatric dermatologist and 3 other professional moms realized that there was a disconnect between boys’ need to take good … Continue reading Skincare for boys (but girls like it, too!): Stryke Club
Beauty/health basics for all by QÜR
Whether you’re putting together a care package or stuffing stockings, you need some fail safe options that are good for … Continue reading Beauty/health basics for all by QÜR
Beauty multitasking supreme: PURA D’OR Vitamin E Oil
Imagine having the equivalent of a Swiss Army knife on your vanity, useful by itself and able to boost about … Continue reading Beauty multitasking supreme: PURA D’OR Vitamin E Oil
Gentlemen & Gentleladies: be beautiful, give beautifully with 18.21 Man Made
It’s officially fall and the holidays are practically upon us. Guys can be hard to buy for! I think so, … Continue reading Gentlemen & Gentleladies: be beautiful, give beautifully with 18.21 Man Made
Clean and green makeup removal with Erase Your Face
Lots of people liked the idea of disposable cleansing cloths — when they hadn’t become dehydrated. Then, they started clogging … Continue reading Clean and green makeup removal with Erase Your Face
It’s Happy Hour at home with Taffer’s Mix!
Is your hometown still closed for business? Or maybe it’s just too much a hassle to head out? The Happy … Continue reading It’s Happy Hour at home with Taffer’s Mix!
Perfecting your finished makeup with Kiss
It takes more than a dab of an interesting color to complete a fabulous makeup. When you get everything just … Continue reading Perfecting your finished makeup with Kiss
Look well and be well in your skin with Drunk Elephant
The French have a saying, “bien dans sa peau”. It means, to be well in one’s skin. This ain’t the … Continue reading Look well and be well in your skin with Drunk Elephant
Rock on, women! Sellout Life brings out your cool
Did you know I used to be an agent for rock stars? It’s a long, convoluted story that began when … Continue reading Rock on, women! Sellout Life brings out your cool
Let Fragrance.com help you make eye contact!
Many locations are reinstating or re-enforcing mask mandates – including where I live – with no end date in sight. … Continue reading Let Fragrance.com help you make eye contact!
Renew yourself with Drunk Elephant’s T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion
It wouldn’t be shocking if these days, you’ve haven’t had the desire to start a-fresh from head to toe. Well, … Continue reading Renew yourself with Drunk Elephant’s T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion
Farm fresh beauty and treats: The Chef’s Garden
Many years ago, a wizened hippie gal managing a health food store informed me, “Anything you put on your body … Continue reading Farm fresh beauty and treats: The Chef’s Garden
Mettalusso’s new goodie for everyone: MAY SPRAY Vegan Rose Treatment and Toner
Here’s something lovely and soothing for everyone — because doesn’t everyone need soothing? — from the thoughtful folks at Mettalusso: … Continue reading Mettalusso’s new goodie for everyone: MAY SPRAY Vegan Rose Treatment and Toner
Yes, D’Artagnan has seafood now!
The company that’s the chef and host go-to for meats, poultry, gourmet condiments – D’Artagnan – now has the finest … Continue reading Yes, D’Artagnan has seafood now!
The latest in sassy, sustainable summer fashion: Flipping Bling
Whether you’re still working from home or ready to emerge out into the sunshine or both, your soul cries out … Continue reading The latest in sassy, sustainable summer fashion: Flipping Bling
Tasty new lunch spot: Chessie’s Food Works in Stevenson Village
A local favorite food truck now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Baltimore County’s Stevenson Village: Chessie’s Food Works. A real … Continue reading Tasty new lunch spot: Chessie’s Food Works in Stevenson Village
Get luscious meats sent to your house like the famous chefs do, with D’Artagnan
If we’ve learned anything this year, it’s that basic commodities can disappear in the blink of an eye and you … Continue reading Get luscious meats sent to your house like the famous chefs do, with D’Artagnan
Clean, green volume for your hair: Pura D’Or Apple Cider Vinegar Thin2Thick Shampoo & Conditioner
Spring cleaning. We usually think of the concept when it comes to our homes, but this is a good time … Continue reading Clean, green volume for your hair: Pura D’Or Apple Cider Vinegar Thin2Thick Shampoo & Conditioner
Making eyes for Mother’s Day: Merle Norman Knockout Nudes Eye Shadow
Whether Mom is wearing a mask or not, it’s clear that this season’s makeup focus is all about the eyes. … Continue reading Making eyes for Mother’s Day: Merle Norman Knockout Nudes Eye Shadow
Give mom the look of fresh, youthful skin for Mother’s Day with Drunk Elephant
I was my mom’s mother’s first grandchild. As a small tyke, nobody was calling her “Bubbe” or “Granny” or “Nana”. … Continue reading Give mom the look of fresh, youthful skin for Mother’s Day with Drunk Elephant
Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables – With Recipes
10,000 years ago – give or take – mankind started domesticating plants for food. Permanent abodes, communities, societal etiquette and … Continue reading Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables – With Recipes
One-stop for Mother’s Day luxury gifts: Fragrance.com
When was the last time you even felt like going to the mall? That experience is dunzo. If you’re like … Continue reading One-stop for Mother’s Day luxury gifts: Fragrance.com
Visiting Switzerland through Emmentaler cheese!
Until we can all fly to Switzerland, the closest thing we can get to its terroir is through its famous … Continue reading Visiting Switzerland through Emmentaler cheese!
Quick-fix treats for Moms of all ages: gifts for Mother’s Day
Maybe you’re a mom who’s had a hell of a year or your mom has. Exciting as it will be, … Continue reading Quick-fix treats for Moms of all ages: gifts for Mother’s Day
Luxury for your pet: Prince Lorenzo’s Royal Treatment
You may remember Prince Lorenzo Borghese from The Bachelor. He comes from both a beautiful heritage and a heritage of … Continue reading Luxury for your pet: Prince Lorenzo’s Royal Treatment
Spark your palate this spring with Sonoma Farm
While you might be peeking your head out the door, you’re probably still cognizant of where you’re going out, when … Continue reading Spark your palate this spring with Sonoma Farm
The cornucopia of secret (and not-so-secret) flavors of Royal Hawaii Spirits
We recently discovered Royal Hawaii Spirits HERE. People might not realize, though, what a powerful portfolio of imaginative and high-quality … Continue reading The cornucopia of secret (and not-so-secret) flavors of Royal Hawaii Spirits
Madam approved: Mettalusso has clean, easy beauty and treats for your pet
Face it: your BFF and roommate for this whole pandemic and cold winter — your dog or cat –might be … Continue reading Madam approved: Mettalusso has clean, easy beauty and treats for your pet
Experience the exotic flavors of Royal Hawaii Spirits!
Anyone who enjoys mixologist beverages, artisan crafted spirits, gourmet flavors, Asian cuisine and fusion menus will “get” the special creations … Continue reading Experience the exotic flavors of Royal Hawaii Spirits!
Renew your beauty and spirit this spring with Deborah Lippmann
This spring promises to be a chrysalis unlike any in history. Not only will vaccines free us to live free … Continue reading Renew your beauty and spirit this spring with Deborah Lippmann
Stretch and feel good with the Chirp Wheel: as seen on Shark Tank!
Have you been stuck in the house for what feels like forever? Let me guess: your home office was cobbled … Continue reading Stretch and feel good with the Chirp Wheel: as seen on Shark Tank!
What’s going on in the world today? An interview with Jérôme Rivière, French politician
I once went to a conference where the virtues of eating wild foods were extolled: it was said, even the … Continue reading What’s going on in the world today? An interview with Jérôme Rivière, French politician
Perfect your cooking with individual ingredients courtesy of Adventure Publications
I see it all the time with different cooking groups I belong to on social media: somebody is gifted a … Continue reading Perfect your cooking with individual ingredients courtesy of Adventure Publications
Fix your damaged and bleached hair to be seen again with Kerastase, OLAPLEX at Fragrance.com
If you’ve been stuck in lockdown, with maybe your salon shut down or you don’t feel safe heading there, doing … Continue reading Fix your damaged and bleached hair to be seen again with Kerastase, OLAPLEX at Fragrance.com
A body makeover for the new year with Baebody and Merle Norman
For many of us, it’s been the imperfect storm: lockdowns, eating a bunch of sourdough bread and canned goods, blizzards, … Continue reading A body makeover for the new year with Baebody and Merle Norman
Get what YOU want with Fragrance.com’s Purpl Lux subscription service
I’ve tried out a few subscription box services over the years; the concept seems especially tailored to this era of … Continue reading Get what YOU want with Fragrance.com’s Purpl Lux subscription service
Cool new hydration for the new year: Sparkling Ice and Talking Rain Elevate
One of the best things you can start doing for yourself, to reset for the new year, nearing the end … Continue reading Cool new hydration for the new year: Sparkling Ice and Talking Rain Elevate
When you venture out into the world, start with a gorgeous scent from Fragrance.com
So, you may have been restricted to your home and maybe venturing out to do the occasional errand for the … Continue reading When you venture out into the world, start with a gorgeous scent from Fragrance.com
Exciting new drinks from the star of Bar Rescue: Taffer’s Mixologist Sparkling Craft Cocktails
Jon Taffer is the star of Bar Rescue, a reality show revolving around saving failing bars of all stripes. I … Continue reading Exciting new drinks from the star of Bar Rescue: Taffer’s Mixologist Sparkling Craft Cocktails
A selection of luxe beauty holiday gifts
Whether you’re putting together stocking stuffers for loved ones or need a whole lot of holiday TLC for your own … Continue reading A selection of luxe beauty holiday gifts
Let your skin glow this holiday season with Eminence!
There are certain parts of the world known for particular beauty specialties. Hungary’s mineral rich soil and thermal springs were … Continue reading Let your skin glow this holiday season with Eminence!
Light a candle to be the light for a child this holiday season with Eufora
As tough as this year has been for we grown-ups, think of how hard it’s been for kids! They don’t … Continue reading Light a candle to be the light for a child this holiday season with Eufora
A caring gift that cares for your lips this holiday season: Trilogy limited edition Rosehip Red Set
Once upon a time, I used to enjoy picking out my lipstick and lip gloss for the day, creating my … Continue reading A caring gift that cares for your lips this holiday season: Trilogy limited edition Rosehip Red Set
Give healthy, beneficial skincare gifts to mamas & babies: vedaPURE
This holiday season especially, mamas, their babies and you need to indulge in healthy, clean skincare to make sure you’re … Continue reading Give healthy, beneficial skincare gifts to mamas & babies: vedaPURE
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