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  • The two things I love most about beach cover-ups are their versatility and the fact that they come in so many different styles.  In general, cover-ups are typically done in light, breezy fabrics that are perfect for the blazing hot swimsuit weather.  Some are even made with swimsuit fabrics so they can be worn in the water!  For the 2012 season, we’re seeing a definite shift in styles and trends.  The hottest designers are taking their favorite beach cover-ups and transforming them into chic ready-to-wear styles that can double as sw

  • The brown sugar scrub is wonderful to use all over the body. I especially like it when I give my daughter an at-home pedicure or she can scrub her whole body with the mixture in the shower.

  • In exploring data on women’s entrepreneurial success, and in my national research with executive and entrepreneurial women on the 12 hidden challenges working women face, I’ve observed 5 core behaviors that help differentiate successful entrepreneurial women from those who experience failure and hardship.  These key behaviors fall into five categories of professional achievement.  If entrepreneurial women (and men) ignore these behaviors, failure is far more likely.

  • The obesity crisis sweeping America is due to hormones being out of balance, not a lack of willpower.  The true driving force behind our obesity crisis is the rapid increase in diet-induced inflammation that turns on the genes to make us fat and keep us fat.  This inflammation comes from the combination of the over-consumption of refined carbohydrates that raise the hormone insulin coupled with increased dietary intakes of cheap vegetable oils rich in omega-6 fatty acids.

  • You have put so much time and effort into making sure everyone receives just the right gift or maybe you spent all your energies baking everyone’s favorite dessert or meal. Whatever activities you immersed yourself in to make these holidays special for the people you love, it is now time for you to kick back, relax and take pleasure in all your hard work and truly enjoy these holiday festivities.

  • Social networking is a huge force to be reckoned with.  We are consumed by posting on news feeds, giving status updates, and sharing pictures with our "friends." But what does all of this mean? More than you think...in some cases, this type of behavior can be both physically and emotionally dangerous.

  • With the holidays fast approaching, we should be focused on family and friends—not stressing over cleaning the house to impress out-of-town guests.  It’s easy to remember to vacuum and dust; however, many people forget about the little things that your mother-in-law is looking out for.

  • You know the old adage “The customer is always right.”

    Guess what?

    Sometime they’re not.

  • Beauty Resolution#10:  Take better care of your teeth! Sip coffee and tea with a straw to avoid stains, floss after meals, and brush with whitening toothpaste.

  • Drawstring bags are the most versatile bags you can own! They can be slung on the shoulder or across the body for a nice hands free style. They come in various sizes and fabrics and are great for easy access when you’re on the go. A simple tug and presto, your bag is closed without nary a care. Here are my picks for the chicest versions around $60 and under.