Coming to America, No Trojan Horse Required
- Editorials
- February 20, 2019
A Family-Oriented Publication
Outfits, Not Just Clothes
Winter Foundation Tips0
No matter what that groundhog said, it’s still winter with freezing temps, snow, slush, chapped lips, and flaky skin. And while everyone agrees that human hibernation is a great idea, it’s unlikely to take hold, so we still must get up each morning and face the day. The key word here is “face” and, more
READ MOREWhat to Purge in Your 30s0
- Advice, Lifestyles
- February 13, 2019
In my ongoing 2019 project of being more organized, I’ve started to look toward my wardrobe and realized it’s time, once again, for a clothing purge. For this year’s closet cleanout, I’m evaluating my style in terms of what is and is not age appropriate. My early 30s style-wise weren’t all that different from my
READ MOREGetting Organized at Work0
- Advice
- February 6, 2019
Tidying up and getting organized at home can be a very daunting task as you sort through possessions and rearrange storage. Of course, with all that labor comes the reward of a clean home. You can keep the organization ball roll by getting back on track at work. Everyone has different professional/organizational challenges. Whether it’s
READ MOREHow to Base Layer0
- Advice, Lifestyles
- January 23, 2019
With the end of the holiday season, we are now facing the brutal business of winter, which includes freezing temperatures, ice, snow, sleet, and wind. To survive this time of year means dressing in layers, more specifically base layers. Normally reserved for outdoor activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, base layers are now becoming a
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How to be Tidy0
- Advice, Lifestyles
- January 16, 2019
Last year I gifted my mother and mother-in-law the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. Basically, it breaks down the Japanese method of decluttering and organizing. Marie Kondo now has a Netflix show where she reorganizes people’s homes. This got me thinking that this will be my year of being tidier,
READ MOREHow to Dress Up if you Hate Dressing Up0
Unless you’re a total humbug of a Grinch, chances are you’re going to at least one holiday celebration where you’ll have to dress up. But what if you’re more of a t-shirt and jeans kind of gal? How do you dress up when you’re averse to sequins, heels, and form-fitting frocks? Here are a few
READ MOREKeeping Off the Weight this Holiday Season0
- Arts
- December 19, 2018
I recently heard on the radio that the average American can expect to gain 1-5 lbs. over the holidays. A pound or two doesn’t seem like much, but year after year that weight builds up, and one pound becomes five pounds, becomes ten pounds, etc. This Christmas season, I’m not only trying to avoid gaining
READ MOREHoliday Makeup0
- Advice
- December 12, 2018
This holiday season as parties, activities, and events start filling the calendar, you may have your festive outfits all planned, purchased, and pressed, but what about your makeup? Too often, a great look will fizzle or sizzle depending on the head-styling (i.e. hair and makeup). While you may have your day-to-day beauty routine down pat,
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