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Author Archives: Lori Walker

What To Do With Hand-Me-Down Clothes? And What Is Clothing Swap?

friends exchanging clothes

I recently received a very generous ‘donation’ of business suits from a colleague who was downsizing before moving.  I was ecstatic!  I knew that the clothing she was passing to me would be of considerably nicer quality than I normally buy for myself.  Now if they will only fit… But it got me to thinking […]

“No Poo”and “No Co-Wash” Hair Care Trends

Woman with beautiful brown hair in the wind

It does sound crazy, but two of the latest hair care trends are “no-poo” and “co-wash”.  These trends translate into “no shampoo” and “conditioner wash” basically. No-poo – It isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Many are choosing this method because (a) it can save a significant amount of money, depending on what brands you […]

How To Take Care Of Your Skin On The Plane

Woman on a plane

No matter how long or short your flight is, your skin will no doubt suffer the effects of the airplane environment.  For a lot of us, our skin will end up a strange combination of flaky and greasy.  It is not a pleasant effect!  There are a few things you can do to help your […]

Breakfast On The Go

Egg Muffins

We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  So why do so many of us simply have a cup of coffee as we head out the door?  Or worse, grab that donut once we get to the office.  With a little planning ahead, you prepare some healthy breakfast options […]

What Makeup To Wear On the Plane

woman with casual makeup on plane

Generally speaking, it is not good to travel in your full face of makeup.  It usually ends up in a flaky mess (if you tend to be dry) or a puddle on your chin (if you tend to be oily).  Granted, not many of us want to show up to our destination looking tired and […]

What To Wear On The Plane

Woman reading on the plane

I still remember the time when everyone dressed up to take a flight somewhere. Nowadays at the airport, it seems you have either the business travelers in their suits or the vacation travelers in their sweatpants. Personally, I prefer something in the middle, but still comfortable! There are several keys to maintaining comfort and convenience […]

Spend Versus Save: Skincare

Woman exfoliating face with cleansing product

Choosing good quality skincare can be an expensive proposition, but it doesn’t have to be.  You can economize on certain parts of your regimen and splurge on others. Spend – Yes, there are certainly expensive options for anything.  But here are a few of the highlights where it usually pays to spend. Especially if I […]

Start With A Box Of Couscous

Fresh couscous on plate

I have recently discovered a new product in my local grocery store, the Near East Couscous products.  Not only are they delicious as-is, but I’ve found that you can use them as a base for some wonderful new recipes.  Couscous itself is essentially tiny pasta and this particular brand comes in lots of varieties.  I […]

Spend Versus Save: Makeup

Woman with makeup brushes

The same theories apply for make as with fashion.  If you love makeup like I do, it can be an expensive habit.  But there are ways to cut the costs without sacrificing the fun. Spend – I tend to spend a little more on the products that need to match my skin tone flawlessly. If […]

Spend Versus Save: Fashion

Woman in wardrobe

Whether you are looking to revamp your entire wardrobe or just need to spice it up a little, it can be an expensive undertaking.  But you don’t have to break the bank to look like a million bucks.  There are ways to still update your closet and stay within your budget. Spend – The best […]