Monthly Archives: January 2012

A bra malfunction

Work meetings are tedious enough without being systematically stabbed to death by the underwire of my bra.  Seriously Victoria, after all I do for you?  What with paying over $50 for a bra, one would think the dang thing wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Lebo Skin Care Center on permanent makeup

It irks me in movies and TV shows when actresses wake up looking beautiful and made up after a long night’s sleep. Who goes to bed with makeup on their face? Growing up, my mom taught me the importance of … Continue reading

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Enjoy winter: Make your own hot cocoa

Despite the expected high of 59 degrees today, it is winter (no worries, I double-checked the calendar). And even when temperatures seem unseasonably warm, I still find there’s nothing better than coming home after a day of work, changing into … Continue reading

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York woman to participate in New York Fashion Week

Sha’ Summerlin, York resident and CEO of PRIMP Agency will participate in The Code Purple Event during New York Fashion Week. Summerlin will serve as hair/makeup director for the event, coordinating more than 40 hair and makeup artists to create … Continue reading

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Former MMA star Gina Carano could be an action hero for women

I love seeing kick-butt chicks in action. I’m a big fan of “Alias” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” but I honestly never really believed that Sarah Michelle Gellar or Jennifer Garner could beat someone up. Have you seen “Haywire” yet? … Continue reading

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A recipe for the love of carbs!

Gift registries. For the bride and groom who put these together, it’s a way to ensure they do not receive multiple toasters, mixers, so on and so forth. At every wedding, there are a handful of guests who go rogue … Continue reading

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Need a new dinner idea for February?

If you live anywhere in South Central Pennsylvania and have not tried Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli’s Pepperjack Tomato soup then you don’t know what you’ve been missing.  Let me be clear.  I hate tomato soup, but this stuff is “da … Continue reading

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Super-de-duper Appetizer

Do you want to wow your guests on Big Game Sunday?  Of course you do.  Here is the best crab dip recipe that you will ever have.  I found it in a York Daily Record newspaper column in 2003.  It … Continue reading

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Buying a new coat? Choose animal friendly!

This winter has been a strange one, with fluctuating temperatures having me carrying around a coat — just in case in decides to be winter again. Now that we are inching toward February and temperatures should drop and stay low, … Continue reading

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Bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy fun, fun, fun, fun, fun

Are you looking for a place to have a kid’s birthday party? Do I have a recommendation for you. Last Sunday was the boy’s fifth birthday and the first birthday party I’ve ever thrown involving more than just family and … Continue reading

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