The Stay Classy Awards program is the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country, honoring the achievements of the nation's top charities, businesses and individuals. This year's program will be in San Diego on September 17th.
Out of over 2,000 entries, Wish Upon a Wedding (http://w
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Recently I found out about The Orange Owl, a lovely little skin care shop based in Vermont, and I was intrigued. I am a self-labeled skin care junkie, and there is nothing that makes me happier than trying out quality skin care products and telling you all about them! I am extremely pleased with
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The first week of June is National CPR Week. Did you know that nearly 300,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home? That means the life you save with CPR is most likely to be someone you love.
GoRedForWomen.org encourages aware
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Doing a lot of shopping is fun, but it can be dangerous if you're not leery of all the scams out there! In order to keep up with everything, I read Consumerist every day. Consumerist "...empowers consumers by informing and entertaining them about the top consumer issues of the day." In shor
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I had never heard of Quirky until this week when I met the CEO and founder, Ben Kaufman, at a Consumer Reports media and marketing summit. Let me tell you, I now know all about Quirky, and I feel like it is my duty to share this awesome company with our readers!
Quirky is a company that creates new
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I was given the task of trying out a new skincare line from Made From Earth. As luck would have it, I have been fruitlessly searching for a skincare routine for myself. I have tried everything from high end products to big box retail brands, and I have not been satisfied with any of
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I found this website recently on twitter. Ecofabulous is a fantastic little venture that sells organic and sustainable products. They highlight designers who make everything from hair and makeup products to clothing to pet accessories! I am in love with their style choices, check out this examp
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While I was reading a magazine at the gym today, I read about the Beads for Life Organization.
Beads for Life is a program that gives Ugandan women a chance to work and earn their own money. The women collect shea nuts and create products from them including soaps and lip balms. The women also gathe
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Did you know?
Every 2 minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted?
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually assaulted before they reach the age of 18?
Approximately 73% of sexual assault victims know their assailants?
60% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police.
Only
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The one thing I don't like about Yogurt? The sludge on the bottom that you mix into the "yogurt part" only it never really combines and you end up with a sludgy mess. You call that breakfast? I call that yuckfest!
The peeps at Yoplait have my number! They recently sent me a coupon for a free Thick
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