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Reading Beauty Labels: Petrolatum

You may run across petrolatum as an ingredient in some of your favorite skin care products. Or, you may be familiar with petroleum jelly — a staple in many medicine cabinets. Moisturizers in beauty products fall into two categories: humectants (which draw moisture out of the air and into the skin) and occlusives. Occlusives trap water in the skin and prevent it from evaporating. Petrolatum is most definitely an occlusive, reducing water loss from the skin by as much as ninety-eight percent in laboratory tests! Other studies have pointed out that petrolatum can help fill in spaces between skin cells … Continue reading →

Stewart And Oscar—Will The Second Time Be The Charm?

Jon Stewart sealed the deal. America’s favorite faux newscaster is going to give hosting the Academy Awards another try. His first stab at the prestigious gig came in 2006 when he got mixed reviews for his performance. In 2007 the show was hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and drew 40.1 million viewers—-about 2 million more than when Stewart hosted. But, producers insist that the show’s lackluster ratings in 2006 weren’t due to Stewart’s performance. “He did a great job two years ago,” Oscar telecast producer Gil Cates told reporters. “You need a host who is not afraid of the unexpected, who … Continue reading →

The Academy Awards—I Want In

So, you want to hobnob with the stars during Hollywood’s biggest party? Dreams are great to have aren’t they? (Pardon the sarcasm.) Seriously, though, who hasn’t dreamed of walking down Oscar’s red carpet while flashbulbs explode in every direction and rubbing elbows with Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman or Steven Spielberg? Unfortunately, the granddaddy of all award shows is an invite-only affair and unless you somehow, someway become the next Jennifer Hudson, date the next Ryan Gosling or parent the next Abigail Breslin you’ll likely have to settle for a front row seat… in front of your TV. Then again, maybe … Continue reading →

Oscar—The Day After

If you stayed up to watch the entire Academy Awards broadcast last night you may be just as tired today as the winners are. Okay, maybe not, but if you live on the East Coast and watched the nearly four-hour long telecast then you likely didn’t get to sleep until after 1 a.m. (I happen to live in the Central time zone and was in bed by midnight.) Regardless, it was a long show and many are now saying it could have run even longer if it wasn’t for an ingenious use of modern technology. Last night, the Academy unveiled … Continue reading →

Oscar Glam: The Million Dollar Massage

With just a few hours until Hollywood’s biggest party kicks off, many of tonight’s Oscar nominees have segued from the relaxation portion of the day to the “I-wonder-if-I’ll win-and-if-I-do-will-they-cut-me-off-during-my-acceptance-speech” part. I for one am not feeling bad for any one of them. PUH-LEEZE! Do you know how many of those nominees and their celebrity friends have spent the week getting the star treatment at super-secret spas? I’m talking about $500 facials and $1 million massages. A million dollar massage?! No, it’s not a misprint. According to InStyle magazine, Hearts on Fire, known for its perfectly cut diamonds, has partnered with … Continue reading →

Traveling to the Academy Awards

When I was younger I would sit in front of our family’s TV on Oscar night and wonder how fans secured the bleacher seats that put them within reach of Hollywood’s biggest names. (Okay, within reach if the celebrity crossed the street to the bleacher area.) As a 13-year-old girl I promised that someday I would travel to L.A. so I too could touch the jacket sleeve of a Tom Cruise or Tom Hanks. More than 20 years later, I still haven’t made good on that promise. However, I know others who share the same dream, have ditched their seats … Continue reading →

Creating Your Own Red Carpet Moment

In a previous blog I provided tips on how to get ready for personal red carpet moments. (Not the ones that are televised; rather the moments in life when we want to look our best–weddings, prom, etc.) After I posted the blog I wondered if anyone out there had actually attended a televised red carpet event. Was it possible that I overlooked the remote possibility that a person reading my blog could have actually stepped foot on a real red carpet, surrounded by paparazzi, and masses of cheering onlookers? So far no one has come forward. Which brings me to … Continue reading →

Preparing For Your Own Red Carpet Moment

Do you have a favorite red carpet moment? No, not one you saw on television. I’m talking about an actual, real life red carpet moment, such as a date to the prom, your wedding day, or another occasion when you got dolled up and all eyes were on you. Personally, I haven’t had too many… and the ones I’ve had weren’t well documented. But alas, such is life. Bottom line: you don’t have to be the reigning queen of Hollywood to be the star of your next high profile event. With a little planning you can make your red carpet … Continue reading →

Grab And Go Kids Travel Bag

In a previous blog I wrote about preparing a grab and go bag, a bag you would use in case of an emergency where you would have to evacuate your home. Today I want to talk about a different grab and go bag. This bag is for traveling. The idea came from my own, duh moment yesterday. Over the next few months I will be making frequent trips to New Orleans as I prepare to return home. On Sunday I met with the contractor to pick out colors for the wall, tile, carpet, kitchen cabinets and to take care of … Continue reading →