May 2008 Archives

May 31

Hip Hop Lyrics

2008 5:11 AM Posted by elle

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While I like hip hop as much as the next person and I believe Usher is one of the most talented since Michael Jackson, I found myself cringing when I heard my 10 year old son sing "wanna make...

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May 30

With white jeans back and hot right now you might be thinking that bleach will be your friend to keep them looking white and like new. Think again. Bleach can actually weaken fibers and eventually yellow your whites. Instead, soak...

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May 29

Kelly Ripa Did What?

2008 11:30 AM Posted by elle

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Did anyone else see Kelly Ripa on 'Live with Regis and Kelly' yesterday wearing this dress? As if the cut and print aren't bad enough (I'm thinking Mrs. Roper/Three's Company) but when Kelly entered, she stood with her legs...

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May 28

The PVC Sandal

2008 7:45 AM Posted by elle

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Think the old jelly sandal is still kinda cute? Don't be fooled. The above are by Old Navy, but Chanel, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Kate Spade have all remade a version of this shoe this season. The problem...

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May 27

Pesticides On The Grass

2008 8:01 AM Posted by elle

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Public concern over the potential hazards associated with chemical lawn care products and services has been on a steady rise. And with good reason. Some 100 million pounds of pesticides are used by homeowners in homes and gardens each...

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May 26

Victoria's REAL Secret

2008 7:23 AM Posted by Jen

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Did you know that Victoria's Secret mails out over 395 million catalogs a year- more than 1 million a day! Now that translates to a lot of trees being cut down and a lot of junk mail in landfills...oh and...

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May 25

The Cocktail Napkin

2008 7:05 AM Posted by elle

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Another way to help the environment without really sacrificing: Tonight my husband and I were enjoying some wine when the bartender was automatically pulling out napkins for our glasses and my husband said hey - don't really need to...

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May 24

Just one Thought...

2008 7:16 AM Posted by elle

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That's gotta hurt. (Director Vicky Jewson's Lady Godiva-Style Naked Charity Horse Ride to Celebrate the DVD release of her new film "Lady Godiva", Hyde Park, London.)...

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May 23

Higher Food Prices Hit the Most Vulnerable

2008 12:11 PM Posted by elle

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While the higher cost of gas and food is hard on everyone it is hitting the poorest segment of our population the hardest. In Chicago, inner city markets open at midnight on the first of each month when people...

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May 21

Tell me it is not so!

2008 7:37 AM Posted by Jen

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Our friends at TrendCentral, tell us PANTY HOSE are back! Although maybe controltop isn't such a bad thing at this juncture in my life! Oh and not worrying about the perfect tan and spider veins.. hmmm maybe it is a...

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