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Are you having a party to watch the Royal Wedding? What better way to watch than with Georgetown Cupcake’s Royal Wedding Dozen offered exclusively on the TLC website, TLCStore.com! Even if you can’t watch the Royal Wedding in person, you can still add a touch of elegance (and deliciousness) to your evening or any other…
Dark circles are the bane of my existence, and I’m sure a lot of you can sympathize with me! Luckily, I’ve tested my way through many products that claim to conceal dark under eye circles and found several winners that really do the trick. Here are my favorites; give one a try to banish your…
Despite the widely-publicized health benefits of breastfeeding, nearly three out of four moms quit before the recommended six-month period. While the statistic is surprising, the answer why is clear – breastfeeding can be difficult, uncomfortable and frustrating for many moms. I know it was for me with my first child! To address many breastfeeding issues,…
Congrats to Kammi for winning the Mama Mio Giveaway! Comment #27 chosen by Random.org Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge thanks to the fabulous people at Mama Mio who sponsored this giveaway! This is the mother of all pregnancy skin care kits and we want all our gorgeous readers who are moms-to-be…
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Propylene Glycol (PG), most likely. These common ingredients found in most drugstore shampoos and conditioners may seem harmless, and save you money, but they might be costing you something else. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS can cause blindness and lead to the formation of cataracts. Since SLS penetrates the brain,…
The Mama Mio Congratulations! Kit is the mother of all pregnancy skin care kits and an absolute must-have for all moms to be! Going from having a flat tummy to pampering a baby bump can be hard on you emotionally and of course, physically. These three fabulous products make the 40 week journey a lot…
Singers, dancers and actresses… it’s time to give ’em the old Razzle Dazzle! Be Sensational And Win is an amazing contest created by Maybelline New York in partnership with CVS/pharmacy, with the grand prize landing the winner on the Broadway stage, in CHICAGO, the musical. Although it is called a “walk on”, the winner will do…
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and research shows that the #1 gift this year is actually the simplest gesture that speaks volumes. It’s a kiss, according to the new NIVEA “American Mood Monitor” conducted by one of the world’s leading consumer research companies, Iconoculture. So what is American saying and what do they…
Newly reformulated trio of crest and scope outlast products, uniquely designed to make your breath fresher for longer. Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Mint Toothpaste, Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast and Scope Outlast Mouth Rinse in Long Lasting Mint have teamed up to deliver lasting fresh breath for the ultimate social confidence….
Winners: Carol (#19), Emily (#41), Jenny (#87), Catherine (#102), and Tamara (#11). Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered! Newly reformulated trio of Crest Plus Scope Outlast products, uniquely designed to make your breath fresher for longer. Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Mint Toothpaste, Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks Plus Scope Outlast and Scope…
Are you looking for a place to get fancy? Take time out and pay a visit to Eau Spa located in The Ritz-Carlton in Palm Beach. It will be an experience you won’t soon forget… The $30-million retreat offers a distinct setting for adults to engage in a magical spa experience with its variety of…
In my teen years, I struggled with unwanted facial hair. And although it was just peach fuzz, very light in color, it really bothered me. I didn’t try doing anything about it until I was in my 20’s though. Tweezing was too painful and took too long, so I ended up waxing, which was very…
Urban Decay “Brightening” Complexion Primer Potion I have very pale, milky white skin and I found that the Complexion Primer Potion for Brightening actually worked quite well with my skin. I tried it with both liquid foundation and powder, and it performed great with both. I preferred wearing it with powders though. Since it does…
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…
Avon just introduced their brand new Ultra Color Rich Extra Plump Lipstick. It promises lips will go pleasantly plump and feel tingly all over. Yet, the formula is nonfeathering and has a center core packed with plumping power & hydrating moisturizers. So it’s a lip plumping lipstick. That’s different! Usually you expect lip plumpers to…
It’s a problem that many women have, but we never want to talk about it – facial hair! As a rule, women aren’t supposed to have facial hair, but some times our peach fuzz can get a bit unruly and spread to places it shouldn’t be, like our chin and upper lip. Getting rid of…