Monthly Archives: July 2011

If you want to make jewelry for Lady Gaga, read “21st Century Jewelry”

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

The last of the books by Lark Crafts that I have is called “21st Century Jewelry: The Best of the 500 series” by Martha Le Van. The 419-page hardcover book has many, many beautiful and artistic pictures of truly unusual … Continue reading →

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Food on Film

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Andrea Albert-Merovich

Thanks to Netflix, I’ve been catching up on all those movies I’ve been meaning to see. As a blogger who happens to write about food, it’s only natural that people should ask me if I’ve seen the movie Julie & … Continue reading →

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Quick bite: Eat more purple

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Leigh Zaleski

By Cindy Shank Registered dietician Summer is one of the easiest times of the year to get the color purple into your diet. From eggplant to plums, concord grapes, purple peppers and one of my favorites — purple cabbage. You … Continue reading →

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The scent of a woman

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Samantha Dellinger

Do you have a signature scent? And no I don’t mean how you smell after your hour long Zumba class. I’m talking about the mixture of your body’s chemistry blended with your favorite perfume. My mother’s scent is from her … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Smart Staff

This, the final blog to discuss Harry’s Rule #3: DO SERIOUS STRENGTH TRAINING, WITH WEIGHTS, TWO DAYS A WEEK FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE is appropriately titled. Thanks to my good friend and fitness specialist extraordinare, Jean Billet, for … Continue reading →

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Recycle those wine corks

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Teresa Cook

Did you know that you can recycle wine corks? Yep. Just send them to this address and they’ll be turned into cork tile products. Wine Cork Recycling Yemm & Hart Ltd. 425 North Chamber Dr. Fredericktown, MO 63645

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Braided updo to keep you cool during the summer heat

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Samantha Dellinger

I enjoy the warm weather, but lately York has been experiencing record high temperatures and lots of humidity. Hot temperatures can make for a lot of bad hair days. To avoid this try a fun up do with braids. Here’s … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s makes Happy Meal a little healthier, but is it enough?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Leigh Zaleski

I wish I never tasted a french fry from McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s or any other fast-food restaurant. As a child in the late ’80s and ’90s, my mom took me and my five siblings to McDonald’s or Burger King … Continue reading →

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Are camps safe if your child has food allergies?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Lyzz Jones

Tweet One area mother might not think so. Lately, I’ve been writing about sending Ava off to preschool and the (slight) anxiety that can arise when thinking about someone else managing her food allergies. Along those lines, I received a … Continue reading →

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Two very different dress-shopping experiences

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Leigh Zaleski

I was maid of honor in my cousin Sarah’s wedding in May. After a year of planning, dress fittings and parties, I felt like I had come into my own as bride’s first lady. I had never been in a … Continue reading →

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