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I’m pretty picky when it comes to food which is one of the reasons you rarely see food reviews on this blog. Every once in a while though, I get food items to review that actually surprise me and become a part of my weekly shopping list. Arnold Pocket Thins™ are one of those items……
The following is a great article that appeared today on Fashionista.com. It was written by the lovely Hayley Phalen, and brings to light an important aspect of our culture and society. A close friend of mine is a teacher in an inner city school, and has told me many stories of children frustrated and confused…
Crocs Santa Cruz Realtree Camouflage Slip-Ons I got these for my Brother In Law for Christmas and he immediately took off his old Wal Mart slippers, put these on and never took them off again. He loves them! He said these are better than slippers because they are comfortable enough to wear around the house,…
Are you fed up with having to always search through your wallet or dig through your bag every time you want to access your cash and cards? Now you will never misplace your credit cards and cash with the CALLET! This is absolutely the coolest thing I have had the pleasure of reviewing this month….
“We Failed Prince– The State Says Prince Cannot Have a New Mate” “The Princess Express” by Israeli artist Kukula I am sorry, Prince. We have failed you– and Princess, or any Princess, for that matter, will never be coming back. Bill sent everyone a very disappointing email. The two senate committee heads decided that our…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 7 “Then The Lake Froze” Courtesy of International Bird Rescue & Research Living in Washington State at sea level, we rarely see snow and ice, if ever. You have to go far into the mountains for that, and even then, we don’t have the best snow in the…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 1 The Swan Cafe This week, many feathers have been ruffled in Washington State. A new bill, #6255, has been introduced before House and Senate committees, down in our capitol, Olympia, Washington. And this government bill was born from the loneliness of another dear creature, who happens to…
As a Matter of Fact I Can’t Fit into My Size 4 Jeans After Having Just Given Birth… Dear Readers, all of us mothers have certainly come across that urban myth about the friend, of the friend, of an acquaintance who went to high school with the so-and-so who used to know our sister, but…
This Holiday Season, Eat Your Heart Out and Still Look Swell, Without Looking ‘Swollen’ Oh my! Is it that time again? All of a sudden I am hearing Perry Como, from the 1958 recording, gently crooning “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in the background. The kids are all sweetly tucked under fleece…
My friend Sarah was insistent. “I promise, you’ll like what you see,” she said. But I refused. I just couldn’t bring myself to even look at the shoes. I’m not that kind of person. But she told me that if I just looked, then she would buy me lunch. So I did. That’s when I…
Is it just me or everywhere I turn there is Rihanna with her inseparable shoulder pads? Seriously, every magazine, newspaper… every time I Rihanna she’s wearing an outfit with bold shoulders. Now, is it just me or shoulder pads are one of those trends that should’ve stayed in the 80’s? I was talking to a…
If you are a regular reader of The Fashionable Housewife, you probably already know about my plight with acne. It has been a consistent and long-term problem for me since adolescence. I’ve tried everything from Proactiv, Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Acne Therapy, Murad Acne Complex Kit, Acne Free Clear Skin Treatment, Avon Clearskin Line, among many…
We asked Saks Fifth Avenue’s Fashion Director Michael Fink what he thought the best trends for Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 would be, and he said… “One of my favorite looks for women is a romantic blouse with ruffles, bows or lace worn under a slightly revealing suit jacket. Then you can easily ditch the…
Healthy teeth and gums are important and no one likes going to the dentist. Especially me! I went to the dentist last week for my annual appointment. Now, technically, you’re supposed to go 2x a year to get your teeth and gums cleaned and checked. I was due for my 6 month appointment in April…
One of our Fashionable readers tipped us off to this uber fabulous sale! She said: I just recently found your blog and LOVE it! I recently saw a piece in Lucky magazine about fall trends and one being a look with a great tie neck blouse, pencil skirt and snug sweater. I found an outfit…
www.MamaMio.com Supermama skin care company Mama Mio has just released two new skin care kits! Bootcamp For Boobs and Bootcamp For Butts. Mama Mio was awarded ‘Best Pampering Product’ by Pregnancy & Birth Magazine. They have products to tighten slack skin, reduce cellulite, and lift your boobs back up where they belong. I don’t know…