Great Labor Day weekend tips provided by Shape.com

http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/on_the_go/snacks/control_cravings/stop_weekend_binges_1

Don’t buy non-grocery items at the supermarket. Health and beauty goods are usually cheaper at mass-market retailers, like Target and K-Mart, and you’ll find the best deals on paper products at warehouse clubs.

(Real Simple Magazine)Affiliated with K-Mart

 

 

Unstick a photograph: Slide a length of dental floss under the corner of a photo that's stuck to an album page or another snapshot. Work the floss between the two surfaces to separate them without damaging the picture.

I know everyone has their own method (or uses store bought) but I thought I'd share my favorite way of making broth (whcih I use in all my fall soups.) I learned this in a cooking class I took last winter and I swear, I will never use store bought stock again (they say it's basically not broth but soup.)

Roast a chicken your favorite way or use a rotisserie chicken carcass. Put the carcass into a large, high pot and cover with water (about an inch above the bones.) Chop up carrots, celery + onion...

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Check out these great trendy jackets for Fall at Kmart!

They are super affordable and have all the trends for Fall 2010!!!

Motorcycle jacket, blazer, boyfriend jacket,military, and tweed!

I am affiliated with Kmart.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/s_10151_10104_Clothing_Women's_Jackets+%26+Blazers?keyword=womens+clothing&filter=storeOrigin|Kmart&viewItems=40&pageNum=1&sortOption=VIEWS_HIGH_TO_LOW

Helpful tip: Fix stubborn zippers by rubbing the teeth with a candle.

Blue juniper is not just for winter arrangements. I have been using it all summer in my floral arrangements and it looks beautiful. It makes a perfect filler and makes the flower  arranging so easy. And the blue berries enchance the arrangement like you wouldn't believe!

1 - protect from eye disease.

2 - Lower your cholesterol.

3 - help regulate and reduce blood pressure.

4 - great source of vitamin e.

5 - moisturizes the skin (avocado butter and oil).

I found this great site call Reselleratings.com. They have ratings for store A-Z. This is on stores online.  The site also have alot of other things you may want to check out. They sure save me after I read some of bad reviews about this company I was thinking about order from. 

Check out these 3 items to help make a difference while staying stylish!

• Toms Shoes- Every shoe you buy, they donate one to a child in need
• Gap- Red Campaign and Shirts for Haiti are a great way to get involved
• Mark- Mark by Avon has a necklace where the proceeds go to helping partner abuse

<p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">Everyone knows that the summer consists of one major thing: Sun. And although that sun makes you look tan + healthy, underneath, it's doing the worst possible damage. Yep. Come fall, your cells are dead, your glow is fading + the layers underneath, well, they sorely need some attention. <p style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">**Today I had a lovely facial at a top notch spa and afterwards, I asked the skin care specialist for some quick at-home tips to help make it last longer....

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I just read in Health Magazine that the single best beauty shortcut is to apply mascara first! This instantly gives your eyes a wide-awake look-brightening your entire face so you need less concealer, blush, shadow, or other added color, celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Pedis says. BONUS: "If you run out of the house without anything but mascara on, you'll look refreshed." (I believe when he says without anything else on, he is referring to MAKEUP!!!)

My skin is a hot mess right now, and getting month facials isn't happening! I just read this DIY skin tip article on Teen Vogue and I think everyone would find it beneficial!

http://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/blogs/beauty/2010/08/rehab-your-summer-wearied-skin.html

I always wish I could be one of those people whose house got redecorated for free on TV.  If you are like me, here's a list of the current casting calls on HGTV and their sister sites. 

http://www.diynetwork.com/tv-shows/be-on-diy/index.html