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Archive for December, 2009
Herbal Holiday Traditions
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 [...]
CONTEST: Win Passes to Meet Actress Sherri Shepherd
Actress/Author Sherri Shepherd wants to have tea with you and your daughter this Friday at the Girl Embrace Annual Holiday Tea Party. Imagine having quality time with your little princess all while being up close and personal with one of televisions biggest stars. To Enter, email me at karenvaughn (at) ymail (dot ) com. A [...]
Money Monday: 5 Money Saving Tips when Eating Out
We all know it’s far cheaper to cook at home instead of eating out, but there are those times when you just don’t feel like cooking. There are also certain restaurants that no matter how hard we try, we just can’t cook that dish the same way. Eating out can add up very quickly and [...]
Disney's Royal Highness: Anika Noni Rose
For decades, our images were rarely featured in mainstream fairytales, but a new day has come. This holiday season, Anika Noni Rose makes history when she’s crowned as Disney’s first, Black Princess–Tiana–in ‘The Princess and the Frog.’ With credits spanning stage (‘Caroline, or Change’), film (‘Dreamgirls’) and television (‘The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’), the [...]
Book of the Month: I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
This holiday season bring Eco-Friendly elements into your traditions with the book of the month, I‘m Dreaming of a Green Christmas by Anna Getty. From recipes to crafts you will love creating with your little ones while helping the planet.
Halle Berry's Beauty Tips
Academy award winning actress Halle Berry is one woman that has it going on. She handles it all with grace, motherhood, acting, producing and living life to the fullest. She is revered as one of the most beautiful and sexiest people on the planet. We have been mocking Halle’s hustle for years…from her signature short [...]
View Co-host Sherri Shepherd in Miami
Working Divas…bring your little divas to a tea party she won’t forget. The Embrace Girls Foundation presents The Holiday Princess Tea party with special guest Comedian, Actress and Co-Host of “The View,” Sherri Shepherd! Friday, December 18, 2009 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM The Newport Beach Hotel & Resort 16701 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles, Florida [...]
Hey, All You Workplace Kanye Wests: Step Off!
Don’t let your Working Diva Card get tested by a workplace bully. Stand up for yourself and receive the respect you deserve! You can still be a pit bull in a skirt with grace and professionalism. Get’em girl! Bad co-workers come in a variety of guises: there’s the office gossip, the suck up and the [...]
First Listen: Sade – Solider of Love
It’s been a long time coming. Finally, SADE is BACK. Don’t we all just love Sade. After a 10 year break, she is back with Solider of Love…the title track was release today and it’s getting raves from radio stations throughout the country. Her longtime band-mate Stuart Mattewman worked with singer and label-mate Maxwell on [...]
