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Spring Traditions Around the World

March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Discover vibrant and fascinating spring traditions around the world.

Learning about various cultures is always fun and enlightening, not just for adults - but kids as well. This spring, people around the world will participate in activities and fun. From the ancient to the modern, these spring traditions and festivals may inspire something new you'll want to try with your family. India: In the spring, north India celebrates a festival called Holi. The celebration is marked by lighting bonfires called Holika. Both children and adults chase each other and throw ... Continue Reading

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5 Hot New Hair Trends for Spring 2012

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Check out the latest hair trends for 2012 – including romantic waves, ponytails, and braids.

One of the hottest “how–to” finds on Pinterest these days (you are on Pinterest right?) are hairstyles. After perusing different hairdos on the popular site, I’ve found myself wanting to do a little of everything to my hair - from chopping it, lengthening it with extensions, braiding it, adding a bright color to a few key strands, and blinging my locks with hair accessories. A new season invites change, and many women look to revamp their style with updated clothing and a fun ... Continue Reading

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Spring Cleaning: Forget Them Nots

February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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It’s nearly time for spring cleaning – here’s some help with those hard-to-reach spots you may be forgetting.

Spring is almost upon us and with it comes that joie de vive (NOT!) to do our annual spring-cleaning.  And, though we all know to clean the tried and true, high to low; betwixt and between there are those overlooked areas, rooms, spots, and items in our homes that also need our TLC.  So Rachael Ray asked me to join her and had her studio audience ask a few questions to make spring cleaning less of a bore chore that bores while tackling some of those 'forget them not' spots. I've also included ... Continue Reading

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Incorporating the Neon Spring Trend into Your Existing Wardrobe

February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Add neon tones such as pink, turquoise, orange and yellow for a pop of color to your spring wardrobe.

If you pay attention at all to fashion magazines, fashion blogs, or your favorite day time talk show, you’ve seen one spring trend for 2012 loud and clear: Neon. These bright colors are back with a vengeance and are showing up everywhere from tops and handbags to shoes and jewelry. Bright pink, turquoise, orange and yellow can add that pop of color to your wardrobe you’ve been begging for all winter long. What better way to snap out of the winter blues than shopping for a few bright ... Continue Reading

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