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January 6, 2014
Winter Cake Display from Loverly
[Photo by Nicole Cassano Photography on Wedding Chicks] Tying the knot this month or next? Let the details of your celebration work with that natural winter wonderland theme. Take the classic white cake, for example, which can be easily embellished with pine cones and lush greens to feel totally in season. Find more cake ideas and winter wedding inspiration.Filed under: […]
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January 3, 2014
An Easy Styling Tip for Winter Accessories
It can be tricky to look pulled together when bundling up to face the elements. The easiest way to manage this? Make sure your accessories match! Just the way the right jewelry can tie an outfit together, balancing your winter accessories will keep your outer layers looking polished. Try a matching set (hat, gloves and scarf) in a neutral or […]
A Great Excuse to Get a Massage
Here’s a good—if not a bit luxurious—way to fight back during cold and flu season: Get a massage. Research shows that it can keep your immune system in top fighting form. According to the American Massage Therapy Association, studies in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine examined the effects of Swedish massage therapy on the body’s hormonal response and immune function, […]
Don’t Throw Away Greeting Cards
If you were inundated by season's greetings, don't toss them. As you purge your home of all things holiday, set aside any old greeting cards to sent to St. Jude's Ranch for Children.
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January 2, 2014
Healthy Snack Ideas for the New Year
January is a time for fresh starts, new beginnings, making changes—and it’s also the time when most people are trying to drop a few pounds and eat healthier. Stock your fridge with basic ingredients like sliced turkey, hummus, and nut butter, then use them in creative combinations next time you’re craving a snack instead of reaching for a bag of […]
An Easy Way To Get Your Finances in Order
If your New Year’s resolution is getting your finances organized, take this advice from Alexa von Tobel, Founder/CEO of LearnVest.com and author of Financially Fearless, and start by setting up calendar reminders for all of your financial to-dos. Says von Toblel, “Create reminders for all of your bills, your taxes, your credit score checks, and your health. I like to […]
56 Tips and Tricks to Drop Pounds from PopSugar Fitness
It’s that time of year: New Year’s resolutions, eating healthy, working out… the list goes on and on. I love this article from our friends at PopSugar Fitness that offers 56 tips and tricks to dropping pounds. They say, “If you’re looking for quick fixes or a lose-10-pounds-in-10-days kind of promise, then you’ve come to the wrong place. But if […]
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