A penny saved is a penny earned. So just think of all the money you’ll be rolling in when you bypass costly gems in favor of more affordable baubles. Most people aren’t jewelry experts. Chances are you’ll be the only one who knows the difference. If diamonds are a girl’s…
If the first thing you grab when you notice unkempt tresses is your old brush from who-knows-when, then it might be time to invest in a new hairbrush. But with myriad shapes, sizes, materials and price points, who knows what kind is best? The answer lies in the texture of…
The Great American Smokeout, a nationwide push to get smokers to break the habit, happens every year on the third Thursday in November. Why not make this your year to quit smoking? You already know the negative impact that smoking can have on your health, but did you know that…
That forgotten box of baking soda in the back of your refrigerator or pantry is more useful than you think, especially when it comes to your beauty regimen. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, does double duty for a lot of more expensive beauty products, so why not start storing that…
Does the mere mention of hot oil treatments give you flashbacks of the ’80s? Well, take heart — and heat — these hair care treatments are still alive and well and exactly what your badly-damaged ‘do may need. If you’ve flat-ironed, blow-dried and colored your hair to death, a hot…
It’s great when your beauty products are not only economical, but also can serve other purposes than the one it’s meant for. Invest in some inexpensive products that will go the distance this winter. First, lip balm is a must in winter when chapped lips are common. Most everyone has…
You’ve got a few wrinkles you’d like to iron out… and almost all of them are on your face. As we age, it seems more and more wrinkles find their way onto our otherwise flawless faces. Although we can’t stop the hands of time, we can prevent the toll it…
Feeling thrifty? If you’re like most women, you have no problem making someone else’s trash your treasure, especially if it means getting more for less. But there are a few things you want to keep in mind, bargain shoppers. Before you set out on your thrift store spending spree, keep…
When you’re on your feet all day, you haven’t got time for the pain. That’s why it’s important to take care of your dogs before they start dogging you. Dry, cracked feet aren’t just an aesthetic issue – they can be downright painful. The good news is that there are…
Shapewear is a lifesaver for women who need a smooth silhouette under form-fitting garments. Skinny jeans and jeggings are still in style, and they offer the slimming illusion, too. But when you wear tight pants and shapewear, you might be getting more than you bargained for. It turns out you…