The year was 1982...and I was with a few friends over a DJ's house when he was previewing new music. He pulled out the Debarge record, "I Like It" and we were all in El's trance. We wondered like everyone else...is that Switch? Nope...after looking on the back-cover of the album. It was Bobby and Tommy DeBarge's younger siblings. We listened over and over again until we all knew the words and could sing along. Not noticing the time...it was two hours later and past my curfew. Needless to say, the week on punishment was well worth it. I sang, "I Like It," ...
Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Simple Ways to Leave Work At Work
You are walking in your front door and your blackberry is buzzing, your children are hungry, your partner needs to chat and what do you do? Run to the computer to finish up one more thing at work. Learn how to leave work and work and create a balanced life. Work will be there tomorrow. You, INC...needs attention!
Water Play Safety Tips
Summertime and water play go hand and hand during the Summer months. Have a fun and safe summer with your children with these Water Play Safety Tips.
1. Keep Your Eyes Locked in at ALL TIMES. Stay focused on your precious little ones and save the good book for your personal beach or pool time. Don't depend on anyone else to watch your children in the water no matter who the are. If you or one of your children need to take a bathroom break. Signal for everyone to get out of the pool.
2. Bright Colored Swimsuit- dress all your children ...
Hosting a get-together doesn’t have to mean spending a ton of cash and slaving away in the kitchen all day. Katie Lee— Cosmo food columnist and author of The Comfort Table — shares her secrets for being the perfect host. Just make sure you don’t commit one of these major party fouls.
1. Try this cheapo and festive decorating trick that Katie uses: Fill vases and hurricane candle-holders with fresh cranberries. Stick a sprig of evergreen in the center and place the arrangements around your living room. Read the rest of this entry »
December 25, 2009 at 1:17 am · Filed under Green Living
Winter holidays bring traditions from at least half a dozen world cultures, blended over the centuries. Here are a few reasons some herbal allies have a place in our homes this time of year.
The word perfume has its roots in the Latin “per,” meaning “through” and “fumum,” meaning, “smoke.” Throughout history, people have burned pleasant smelling herbs, sending their prayers heavenward and thus gaining attention of the deities.
Burning frankincense and myrrh resins helped purify the air: thus, when burned in public places of worship, they would help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Read the rest of this entry »
Before taking on the friendly skies, there is work to be done Working Divas. Be “Plane Pretty” with these techniques. Look like you just rose out of bed instead of the red eye flight. Traveling can wreak havoc on many things: your sanity, your sleep schedule and your workout are just a few. But, for us, the most pressing problem is our skin and makeup.
Airplanes present special beauty conundrums found no place else on earth: Averaging 20% humidity, cabin air is dryer than the Shara Desert, and acts like a moisture-sucking vacuum cleaner on the skin, leaching precious skin-plumping moisture faster than you can say “wrinkle.”
There’s also the fact that we’re only allowed to bring 3 oz bottles of most skincare products aboard planes, and many of us and too fickle — and too lazy — to deal with transferring our pricey skin creams to clunky travel bottles. Read the rest of this entry »
The holidays are the best time of year. Friends, family and the joy of the season. Make your holiday gathering the “tech” talk of the town with these ideas from the Geek Squad. Working Divas are tech-savvy and fabulously up to date on what’s HOT. Make your planning fast and fierce! Remember Working Divas work smart not hard. Happy Holidays!
December 16, 2009 at 7:43 am · Filed under Work It @ Work
Being happy at work is, of course, quite related to how much you like your job, but there are small steps you can take to boost your mood. Maintaining the comfort of your body, sprinkling a few small pleasures throughout your day, using your time wisely – a little thought can mean a lot more happiness at work.
As Samuel Johnson observed, “It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery, and as much happiness as possible.”
Your work space:
1. Check for eyestrain: put your hand to your forehead in a salute. If your eyes feel relieved, your space is too bright. When I got my three monitors (an investment which makes me ecstatically happy, by the way), I had to turn down their brightness levels because the glare was terrible.
2. Get a good desk chair and take the time to adjust it properly.
3. Sit up straight — every time I do, I instantly feel more energetic and cheerier.
4. Indulge in a modest splurge, i.e., consider whether there are ways to spend money that would make a big difference. Could you invest in some desk accessories to help you stay organized? Could you replace an inconvenient lamp with something that works better?
5. Get a phone headset. I resisted for a long time, but it’s really much more comfortable. The phone headset is like the rolling suitcase: yes, you look a little silly, but it makes life a lot easier. Read the rest of this entry »
Have a glam look all night during your next girls night out or quality time with your bo! It sucks to spend hours primping for a party only to have your hair fall flat and your makeup fade way before last call. Follow these beauty tricks to ensure that you look gorgeous until sunrise. Bonus: When you really want to pull out all the stop, choose a hairstyle that’ll help you get what you want.
1) Start with Healthy, Hydrated Skin
Makeup applied on top of dry skin will flake right off, so exfoliate first. Then, prep your face with a silicone-based moisturizing primer. This will plump up your skin and give your makeup an even base to glide onto for a flawless finish.
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It's sweltering out. No, wait, now I'm freezing! How am I supposed to pick an outfit?! If this internal monologue sounds just a bit too familiar, you'll want to pay attention: We've got a ton of fashion advice for what to wear during that tricky transition between summer and fall. […]
Need a quick refresher course in easy, casual chic with a touch of rock? Turn your attention, class, to Tommy Hilfiger, who's celebrating his All-American label's twenty-fifth anniversary this year. Take notes, apply to closet, and ace every stylish occasion in your life. […]
Hosting a get-together doesn’t have to mean spending a ton of cash and slaving away in the kitchen all day. Katie Lee— Cosmo food columnist and author of The Comfort Table — shares her secrets for being the perfect host. Just make sure you don’t commit one of these major party fouls.
