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Last-minute holiday gifts that give back
Contribute to a local charity Many local organizations help out those in need — from children’s shelters to food banks. Make a donation to a charity in your area in the name of a relative or friend. Then, give a card to the recipient notifying him/her of the donation. This is the perfect gift for…
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Champagne taste on a beer budget: A budget-friendly New Year’s Eve
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a good time. Discover simple tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve on a budget without sacrificing fun. Celebrate New Year’son the cheap On New Year’s Eve, don’t get swept away by indulgent, over-the-top celebrations. Celebrate on a budget without losing out on fun or…
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Ipsy Glam Bag subscription box review
Beauty in asmall package In a sea of subscription boxes, Ipsy’s $10 Glam Bag has been making waves. We take a look at two Glam Bags to see how they measure up. Subscription boxes are hugely popular right now, and for a good reason. Who doesn’t love getting a package of goodies in the mail…
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Calorie-free beauty: Thanksgiving treats to indulge in
Scrumptious sides 1 Delight your pout with the tart taste of Cranberry Joy lip balm from The Body Shop (Thebodyshop-usa.com, $6). The light berry tint and soft shimmer are perfect for a subtle touch of color, and best of all, the cranberry scent will invoke Thanksgiving memories all year long. 2 While Thanksgiving is the…
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Top 5 Mother’s Day gifts for the stylish mom
Mullet-hem skirt Don’t let the name throw you — this is the one (and only) time mullets are in style. Mullet hemlines give you the best of both worlds: You get the feel of a shorter skirt in the front to keep cool in the summer, but also the coverage of a long skirt in…
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Black Friday beauty preparation
Avoid a hairy situation The last thing you want to think about at the crack of dawn this Black Friday is what to do with your hair! To avoid a hair disaster the morning of, prepare the night before. Instead of waking up in the morning and washing your locks, wash the night before and…
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8 Beauty and skin care products you need for fall
Our favorite fall beauty products Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe applies her EOS pomegranate raspberry lip balm on a coffee break with a friend in Los Angeles this fall. Photo credit: Todd Seligman The air is crisp, the days are shorter and your skin is … drying. Don’t let the weather take your skin hostage! Find…
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Tips for shopping on a budget
First rule: create a budget “You can’t shop on a budget if you don’t have a budget,” says Karen Hoxmeier, owner of MyBargainBuddy.com. Her advice? Sit down with your bills, checkbook and paystubs (or visit one of the top money management websites). “Figure out how much you have coming in, how much you have going…
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5 festive outfits to wear to a Thanksgiving dinner
Dinner in the city ‘Tis the season of oxblood, and Thanksgiving is the perfect day to wear it in this H&M blazer ($50). Put it over your favorite basic tee and add a statement necklace like this one from Forever21 ($20). Black stretch skinny pants go with just about anything. If you wear them to…
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Best budget-friendly beauty gifts
Pacifica Take Me There You’ll be a huge hit no matter whose house you turn up at with this box of Pacifica favorites in their much-loved blood orange scent (so yummy!) Each set comes with a roll-on portable perfume, light pink lip tint and ultra-hydrating body butter in travel sizes ($18). e.l.f Studio Makeup Clutch…