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Fabulous Friday: Stain free sinks and tubs

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jamie
How can you feel fabulous if you don’t have a stain free tub to soak in? Let’s face it, you can’t. And no matter how hard we scrub, those stains are persistent.  Here’s a tip from SaveAtHomeMommy.com of how to … Continue reading →
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How 10 minutes can equal infinite hugs and kisses

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jamie
Each month on the 24th I remind our readers to perform their self-exam. The 24th holds significance for me, so it’s the day I choose to remind everyone. While this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month, there shouldn’t be any … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: Healthy treat

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jamie
Give yourself a treat! This is healthy, but don’t eat it everyday; it still has cheese in it! It’s all about moderation.  Ingredients Whole grain bread Low-fat Mozzarella cheese sliced thick Tomato slices White onion slices Turkey Bacon (optional) Green … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: An apple a day …

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Jamie
It’s gonna be a warm weekend, here’s a good (and healthy way to relax and keep cool). Apple Sangria Slush  Ingredients: 1 cup applesauce (use a fruit mix such as applesauce and peaches) 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate Juice … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: The perfect skin remedy

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jamie
Women’s Health Magazine recently asked readers to share their weirdest DIY beauty tips, and then they got an expert to weigh-in.  This week’s tip gets a thumbs up from the expert. ” … has astringent properties that soothe skin, shrink pores, … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: How 10 minutes can save your life

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jamie
Ten months ago my mom was diagnosed with a pretty scary and often fatal form of breast cancer. The day we found out, nothing else mattered. I was ready to pack up and move back home to be there for … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: Home edition

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Jamie
Here’s a quickie for y’all this Friday afternoon! House smelling weird? Put two caps full of vanilla extract in a coffee cup, then place it in the oven at 300 degrees for one hour. Within twenty minutes the whole house … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: Frizz Free Hair

Posted on July 13, 2012 by BakersfieldMom
Your hair looked sleek this morning, so why did you turn into the Bride of Frankenstein the minute you stepped outside? “Humidity, dehydration from the sun’s rays and styling damage cause frizz,” says Jen Atkin, stylist for Clear Scalp & … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: Perfect Polish

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Jamie
Let’s face it, it’s tough to give yourself a great pedicure without the polish getting all over the skin around your nails. I know many women polish their toe nails and then rub off the excess in the shower the … Continue reading →
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Fit & Fabulous: Soothe your summer feet

Posted on June 29, 2012 by BakersfieldMom
Summer feet get rough and calloused, and if you’re on them all day, they hurt.  This eco-friendly recipe for a foot soak will work wonders on your feet if you do it before bed. All you need is some salt and peppermint … Continue reading →
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