Tonya Wertman

Tips on Tipping

July 30, 2012
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It doesn’t matter where you go anymore, tip jars are planted everywhere! From coffee shops to smoothie stands and everywhere in between. When I travel, especially if it’s just me and my tot, I know I need the extra help so I load up on one dollar bills for shuttle drivers, cabbies, doormen, bellhops, etc. [...]

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Celebritity Authors

July 25, 2012
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What do Ethan Hawke, Queen Rania, Billy Crystal, Madonna, Tori Spelling  and Chris Colfer have in common? Besides being celebrities of the stage, screen and political world, they are all have written books! Why you ask? Good question. Maybe it’s because they have always wanted to add published author to their already glowing resumes, or [...]

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Road Tripping

July 24, 2012
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My preferred mode of transportation is by airplane, even with a three year old, but recently I had to pack up the car and drive across the desert to Arizona. Round trip was 16 long treacherous hours. I can think of about 936 things I would rather do that road trip for that long. Now, [...]

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Ways to Bring Joy to Every Day

July 19, 2012
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Are you in a slump, feeling like the world is out to get you? Are you constantly playing interference or damage control? Need help feeling better and brighter about your life? I get it. I really get it! You could take a long nap, or long walk, spend some quality time with your girlfriends, book [...]

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Styling Do’s for Younger Looking Hair Styles

July 18, 2012
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I recently had lunch with a girlfriend and I immediately noticed a brightness to her face and a springier spring to her step. Just before I asked what her secret was, I noticed her hair was laying differently and in fact, she had cut four inches from it and had all sorts of fun layers [...]

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5 Tricks to Making Cellulite Disappear

July 17, 2012
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We are in the middle of one hot summer, which means bathing suits, shorts, skirts and sundresses. Or does it? If you’re feeling uneasy about baring your legs, trust me, you are not alone! Call it cottage cheese, bumps, or cellulite, everyone has it in varying degrees, but what is it and how can we [...]

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Dining Out With Tots

July 16, 2012
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Eating out with your child can be downright dreadful. Children can be unruly at mealtimes and they can make eating out less than relaxing for everyone involved. Hungry and overly tired children can be especially trying. Lucky for my me and my husband, our son has always been a good dinner table participant, even when [...]

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Pet Supplies

July 12, 2012
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Adding a dog to your family is almost like adding a baby. I should know; we are getting a puppy next month and I have been busy researching dog name sites (yes, they do exist) and pet products. There’s discount stores where you can get a deal on both things and then there are canine [...]

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Adding a Dog to Your Family

July 10, 2012
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There are so many wonderful reasons to add a dog to your family. I should know, I’ve been using them on my husband for years. For starters, academic research has shown that dog owners are happier, healthier and likely to live longer. It has long been well established that pet ownership makes people happier and [...]

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