My first attempt at Avon Nail Art strips.

Avon Nail Strips

I was gifted the Racy Lacy nail art strips by a Avon rep. I have used nail strips in the past but this is the first time I used this brand. For me nail strips are a novelty item. They will never replace nail polish for me. To me nail polish is more economical (I…

Julep Birthdays

I just finished placing two orders at Julep for collections of nail polish for two birthday girls (they are both under sixteen so I can call them “girls” if I want to) on my list next month. It will take a few weeks for their parcels to arrive but shipping was free and I was…

Hunger Games Gear

Heading for the long lines on November 22 to get your ticket for the second installment of The Hunger Games — Catching Fire? My husband has read all the books but I have not; however I did see and enjoy the first movie (I honestly didn’t think I would but now I have to watch…

What to Write

In the beginning, the most difficult thing about writing can be what to write. Most writers tend to write what they love to read and reading exclusively in a certain genre makes them well-versed in that genre. Professional writers are usually more marketable if they stick to writing one genre, because when you are published…

Chemise and Robe

Kathie Lee & Hoda had a feature on winter lingerie on the Today Show this week which included two pieces from my favorite plus size lingerie shop Hips & Curves. While they were paired together on the show they are not a set. These would definitely make a great gift for Christmas, birthday, or Valentine’s…