Thanks to L'Oreal for sponsoring my post about my favorite beauty looks, tips and tricks! Check out Makeup.com for beauty advice from the experts. Long lashes are one of my top beauty obsessions. Unsure when this began, I can remember in high school always being on the quest to find the perfect volumizing mascara. This was the one item I loved to splurge on and if the package included the words volume or amplify, I bought it. Blame it on my small eyes. They drive me crazy and I rarely ...
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Land’s End, Nautica, LL Bean and Gap–Quality Coat Challenge
Land’s End, Nautica, LL Bean and Gap – what do these four brands have in common? Each produce winter coats of similar design,but which would stand up to our rigorous quality standards and endure a Chicago winter? We put each coat through intense testing for the past week in various weather conditions and temperatures ranging in the mid 50’s to high 30’s. Our job was to evaluate design, insulation, hardware (buttons, pulls,zippers, snaps), hood features, warmth, wind resistance, inner lining ...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month – Speak Up, Reach Out. Be A Friend.
Bullying is terrible and can have serious affects on the victims. With the recent suicide of Jamey Rodemeyer, the 14-year-old boy from Williamsville, NY who took his life prompted by years of bullying from classmates, this topic has been on the forefront of my mind. Chances are your child or someone you know will be affected by bullying in some capacity. According to PACER, 160,000 kids miss school every year because of bullying. Bullying can be as “innocent” as name calling or more ...
