Author Archives: Emileigh Clare

About Emileigh Clare

Multimedia copy editor at the York Daily Record/Sunday News

Smart Woman: Charm City Roller Girl Tracey Farrow is a roller derby grandma from Adams County

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

When Conewago Township, Adams County, grandma Tracey Farrow laces up her crimson-and-black roller skates, she feels like a different person. The easy-going mom is gone — replaced with ThoroughBled, a Charm City Roller Girl player known for skating after other … Continue reading →

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Your new favorite beauty product could come from your kitchen pantry

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Can makeup be good enough to eat? Maybe but what about all of the lab rats, bunnies, and incomprehensible ingredient lists out there? Some brands are creating new images of what “natural” is– marketing products with organic ingredients to answer … Continue reading →

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Don’t get duped by reduced-fat peanut butter, how to find the best peanut butter for you

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

I could eat peanut butter all day and put it on everything– bananas, toast, apples, etc. but I have a problem keeping my portion size down. Once the jar is open, it’s hard to quit dipping snacks or even sneaking … Continue reading →

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Interested in roller derby? Learn more about the sport from Charm City Roller Girls’ ThoroughBled

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Roller derby attracts women of all kinds, styles and shapes. When I played, I bumped elbows and hips with moms, waitresses, a parole officer, teachers and a librarian. For me, roller derby was fun, social and a great way to … Continue reading →

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Vogue mom’s essay about overweight daughter raises important questions

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

I was overweight as a teen and called “big boned.” I still struggle with comparing myself to others and wondering if I’m good enough the way I look now. I know that this is something so many people struggle with … Continue reading →

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Make your cheeks, complexion sweeter by choosing the right blush

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Blush gives women slimmer faces and youthful glows with a simple sweep of color. Yet this handy and colorful cosmetic is often ignored for other, more obvious looks, like longer lashes or red lipstick. The truth is, you don’t need … Continue reading →

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I went from brunette to blonde at TAAZ, check out some other awesome beauty websites

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Don’t make me rip up my proud-natural-brunette card, but questions about blondes OR redheads having more fun sometimes plague me. Maybe it would be nice to change up my appearance with auburn or golden strands. Celebrities like Katy Perry and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

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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Conair You Adore Your Curls Dryer review — not much to adore

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

Conair, I do adore my curls, but not your dyer… not even on sale for $25. According to the product details for Conair You Adore Your Curls Dryer – 1875 Watts – Blue on target.com, this dryer features three heat … Continue reading →

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Make healthier swaps for a smaller you — try changing out your cereal or making homemade salad dressing

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Emileigh Clare

My body has changed a lot in the last two years. I went from a pizza-scarfing, soda-guzzling college student to a thirty-pounds lighter and physically-fit adult. While I work out a lot at the gym to maintain and improve upon … Continue reading →

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