One day, I received an email notifying me that a pair of Doc Martens I had been eyeing was significantly reduced in price. I decided that even if the shoes caused blisters or soreness while breaking them in, the financial loss wouldn’t sting as much. When my coveted shoes arrived, I felt a mix of […]
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If you’ve never been to a thrift store because you worry about being perceived as cheap or poor, it’s time to change your thinking! Thrift stores are full of treasures but only if you’re willing to spend time hunting for them. Bring comfy shoes, headphones, or your best friend to make the search more fun.
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Over the years, I’ve tried countless products that claim to reduce frizz, define curls, and prevent dull, unhealthy hair, with very little success. It had been a long time since I’d seen real results. That changed a few weeks ago when I finally got a haircut that truly suited my curl pattern. If you have
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I’ve tried countless makeup-removing products over the years, and many of them never made it into a second purchase. Most cleansing wipes have fragrances that are far too strong for me, leave an oily residue even after rinsing, or simply fail to remove all my makeup effectively. After plenty of trial and error, I can
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II’ve never really felt confident applying makeup in a way that made my face look flawless. After turning 50, I decided to be more adventurous with my makeup and began researching techniques on YouTube. I’ll admit, I’ve become a bit obsessed with beauty videos. YouTube has become an incredible resource for product reviews and step-by-step
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The right eye primer can make a noticeable difference on aging eyelids by preventing the unflattering creasing that often occurs as skin matures. A good primer helps eyeshadow stay in place longer, some for up to eight hours, while keeping colors smooth and vibrant. Over the past several months, I’ve tested numerous eye primers, keeping
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Although it’s hard to admit, I must confess that even at nearly 50 years old, I still struggle with having a flat butt! I’m sure I’m not alone, many of you may have learned to accept it, deem it unimportant, or simply move on. I, on the other hand, haven’t… but I’d like to try.
On a quiet, uneventful Easter Sunday, I got up early and began cooking beef for empanadas, only to realize I didn’t have any dough. I usually buy it from a Latino market, but since it’s far from where we live, that’s a trip I only make once or twice a year. Not wanting to waste
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It’s heartbreaking to see dear friends, and many others, go through the pain of divorce after discovering their partner has been unfaithful or left them for someone younger. Often, the reasons given sound familiar: “You’ve changed, we don’t connect like we used to, I’m not in love anymore.” While these explanations may be hurtful, they
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Learning to be alone is challenging for many people. The fear of solitude can keep us tethered to relationships that are unhealthy, even damaging. A close friend of mine has been in a volatile relationship for several years. She ended her first marriage after 22 years and entered her second just a year after her
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