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Shop Early And Avoid The Budget Pinch And Lines In December

by CaraSeptember 22, 2010 Leisure

Have you noticed when you go shopping for your Halloween candy, the Christmas and Hanukah decorations are already out?!
I decided a few years ago to go with the old adage “if you can’t beat them join them,” and I literally [...]

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Stylin’

Thumbnail image for Stylin’ by CaraAugust 24, 2010 Accessories

When I found out September was going to be personal style month here at OMFG, I was very excited to read everyone’s articles on what contributes to their style.
Style is subjective and objective. Our parents had first dibs on [...]

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Before Summer Slips Away

by CaraJuly 28, 2010 Activities

Every summer when July 4th rolls around I get nervous because to me that signals the slippery slope that summer is over. Many a friends argue with me to the contrary that the summer is just beginning. Nonetheless, [...]

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Hostess Tip: Give Your Guests “Rules” a la Marilyn Monroe

by CaraJune 30, 2010 Entertaining

A few weeks back I wrote a article to help you freshen up on your guest etiquette. Unfortunately this is not a perfect world we live in, and not every one of your potential guests is going to get a [...]

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Summer House! Be The Perfect Weekend Guest, Jet Setter Style

by CaraJune 2, 2010 Etiquette

Now that Memorial Day is behind us, we have officially kicked into the summer rental season.
What? Your not renting a fab house this season? No worries, you’re a jet setter: chances are you have friends that are!
It is unbelievably important [...]

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Pimped Out Picnic

by CaraMay 6, 2010 Activities

Spring is in ze air at last… And we are in love with nature and all that it offers!
Why not take the opportunity to host a pimped out picnic with a bunch of friends this weekend?!
The art of picnicking is [...]

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Garlic Soup for Your Soul

by CaraMarch 18, 2010 Food and Booze

The clocks have moved ahead an hour and now we can’t wait for spring to er… well…. spring!
March can be unpredictable; it’s 60 degrees and sunny one day and the rainy and 37 the next. Garlic soup is a spring tonic [...]

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Addicted to (Red Lipstick) Love: The Definitive Guide to the Right Red

by CaraFebruary 10, 2010 Beauty

Remember that Robert Palmer video with the gals in black mini dresses and the luscious red lips… Powerful!
Well RED is indeed a powerful color and red lips are desirable (and intimidating)… and forever a classic.
Red lips dominated the catwalks a [...]

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Spa-aah Time

by CaraJanuary 13, 2010 Beauty

Brrr is the word! As I’m sure your lips and elbows are telling you, winter’s elements have started to take a toll on our bodies. Since it’s too cold to get to ze spa, bring the spa home!
Here are some [...]

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I’m Dreaming of a White Hot Chocolate!

by CaraDecember 9, 2009 Food and Booze

The weather outside is frightful but a warm cocktail is sure delightful!
Here’s what you need to make White Hot Chocolate:
INGREDIENTS

3/4 C Milk (preferably vanilla soy)
2 T White Chocolate Chips
2 T Vanilla Vodka
1 1/2 T Mini-Marshmallows
1/8 t  Unsweetened cocoa [...]

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How To Jet Like A Jet Setter and Not Get Bumped

by CaraNovember 11, 2009 Leisure

Thanksgiving is the biggest (and most problematic) travel holiday, especially when it comes to jetting.
You’ve called around to friends who have shares in net jets for a lift but sigh, they have no room, and it looks like you’re going [...]

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Bottoms Up: The Vampire’s Kiss

by CaraOctober 29, 2009 Food and Booze

When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers, I kind of wanted to be a vampire.
—Angelina Jolie
Here’s to ballerinas & vampires this Halloween… Bottoms up!
1 Cup Cranberry Juice Cockatil
1/2 Cup Red Rum (spiced rum)
1/4 Cup Triple [...]

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How to Pack Like A Jet Setter

by CaraOctober 14, 2009 First Time Here?

So… are you set to jet on a moment’s notice?  You know, wheels up?!
I should clarify….. packing like a jet setter could of course could mean a jaunt to Cap d’Antibes or it could be catching a Amtrak Train to [...]

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