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Jennifer Aniston Plays Stripper in We’re the Millers

May 24, 2013
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I fell in love with Jennifer Aniston on Friends, and cried with her when her marriage ended with Brad Pitt, and have enjoyed many of her movies. While she is no stranger to looking sexy, she’s always pulled it off and still maintained her girl-next-door image. With her role in We’re the Millers, I’m wondering [...]

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Why Floss? You Might Be Surprised!

May 22, 2013
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Every time I get my teeth cleaned, the hygienist reminds me to floss in a kind way. A year ago, she asked, “Have you been flossing regularly?” I felt my face turn red. While I did floss, I couldn’t really say it was a regular practice. She said that my gums had receded some, and [...]

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What We Can Learn From OC Fashion Week 2013

May 21, 2013
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It always amazes me what walks the runway at fashion week. The Orange County Fashion Week was no different. A few of the outfits looked like fashionable Klingon-ware with a mix of blacks, reds, ankle-length sleeveless coats, leggings, and pinkish-purple platform ankle boots. Not the type of thing I’m looking for on the racks.

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What Happens if You Drink too Much Tea?

May 20, 2013
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When my kids were younger, I cleaned houses so I had control over my hours and still brought in a paycheck. It was hard work, and I drank ice tea to keep me going. When I went to the doctor and he found lumps in my breasts he asked if I drank much caffeine. I [...]

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Anti- Teen Pregnancy Stirs Controversy

May 17, 2013
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Have you seen the latest public education anti-teen-pregnancy campaign in New York City? The poster features a toddler with crocodile tears along with a dire slogan…”I’m twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen.” A yellow banner slashes across the center of the poster and says, “Kids of [...]

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Angelina Jolie has Double Mastectomy to Reduce Cancer Risk

May 15, 2013
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Angelina Jolie’s mom died after fighting breast cancer for 10 years at the age of 56. Now the well-known actress chose to have a double mastectomy to reduce her risk after she tested positive for the BRCA1 gene which is known to cause breast cancer.

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Learning How to Use a Neti Pot

May 14, 2013
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I was complaining to a friend about my sinuses as warm spring temperatures filled the air with pollen and other allergens. She asked if I’d tried using a neti pot. I said, “What’s a neti pot?” She didn’t just tell me, she took me into her bathroom and showed me.

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Cleaning the Closet a Day at a Time

May 13, 2013
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I’m a self-admitted pack rack, but an act of nature taught me to stop squirreling things away that I don’t need. One of the biggest reasons “stuff “collected in my closets and drawers is that I didn’t know what to do with those things. They didn’t have a place, so I’d stash them away thinking [...]

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Kim Kardashian’s Unflattering Red Carpet Dress

May 10, 2013
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I’ve been watching Kim Kardashian’s fashion choices since she announced her pregnancy. The 32-year-old mom-to-be showed up at the Meta Gala 2013 (Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala) wearing a bold floral print dress designed by Riccardo Tisci. This year’s theme was “Punk: Chaos to Couture” and while Kardashian’s dress offered the chaos element, it wasn’t [...]

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