Best Winter Skin Care Products Under $10

Walking in a winter wonderland can be a beautiful experience visually. For your skin, it could also be a frightening experience for dry skin. Even oily skin can become drier in the winter. You have both the dry cold winter air outside and the dry indoor heating sucking the moisture from your skin. Do not fret; here are a few products that combat winter dryness for under $10 a pop.  Best Winter Skin Care Products Under $10

Theater Makeup Tips: How to Create Zombie, Ghoul or Skeleton Faces

I was fortunate in high school and college to have had extensive training in theater makeup. I've created Mardi Gras mask faces, animals, mythological creatures and horror faces. Theater make up techniques work very well for Halloween costumes, too. Here is my diy guide to creating a zombie, ghoul, ghost or skeleton face. You don't need expensive theater makeup or lots of experience to create some pretty eerie looking effects.  Theater Make Up Tips: How to Create an Undead Zombie, Ghoul or Skeleton Face

Quick, Easy, Inexpensive Child's Hooded Beach or Bathrobe

Little ones get chilly at the beach usually long before anyone else does. They can play in what seems like frigid waters, but when they come out they want to warm up fast. Here's a pattern for a beach robe that you can whip out in just a short time. This robe works great for bath time, camping, vacations, pool parties, outdoor picnics, etc.
I showed this pattern to my friend who is a veteran seamstress and very proficient in clothing design. She loved the simplicity and versatility of the robe. She agreed that you really don't need to know much of anything about sewing to make one. Read on  Quick, Easy, Inexpensive Child's Hooded Beach or Bathrobe 

Back to School Shopping: Roman Gladiator Sandals for School Shoes

I live in bare feet or sandals, year round. Barefoot when I can, sandals if I must. If you are shopping for back-to-school shoes for your fashionista and looking for sandals, consider the gladiator style sandal. I know, many parents might be aghast that I should encourage or even suggest sandals for school shoes. I'm not recommending them, simply acknowledging that many students love sandals and will wear them to school despite any parent prohibition to the contrary. So if students are going to wear a sandal to school, it may as well be a good, comfortable one. Roman gladiator sandals are a reasonable school shoe option.  Back to School Shopping: Roman Gladiator Sandals for School Shoes

Where to Find Cheap Wedding Dresses Under $100

Planning a budget wedding? Good girl--you're smart. You're doubtless looking for cheap wedding dresses. There's no reason to pay thousands for a nice wedding dress. Even if parents are paying, save the money and ask them to give you what you would have spent as a wedding gift (or just save them money!). I'm the bargain-minded bride's go-to gal for bridal gowns under $100. Some online vendors offer free shipping, too. Check these sources for a cheap wedding dress.  Where to Find Cheap Wedding Dresses Under $100 

Where to Buy Great Inexpensive Prom Dresses Under $100

High school prom can get be a really pricey affair. I know; I've footed the prom bill four times and face my fifth prom next month. Is there any way to find cute prom dresses under $100? Absolutely! Follow this guideline. To get the best prices on prom dresses, start shopping early. Familiarize yourself with styles and prices. Watch for sales. Subscribe to email coupons from favorite stores. Here are my top picks for cute inexpensive stylish prom dresses under $100. Where to Buy Great Inexpensive Prom Dresses Under $100 

Hottest Make-up Colors for Fall 2010

Hottest Must-Have Colors for Style, Fashion and Makeup This Fall 2010 It's customary to nix white after Labor Day and opt for darker colors. This year's colors include neutral tones, dark plum, fire engine red and smoke blue. Read More

Under Armour Sports Apparel and Athletic Wear Product Review

Back-to-School Shopping: Under Armour Sports Apparel and Athletic Accessories
Under Armour has become household word in sports and athletic clothing and gear. If your child is begging for Under Armour clothing and accessories for school, there are several shopping considerations when choosing appropriate UA gear.
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'The Art of Shaving' Ingrown Hair Night Cream Kit -Product Review

The Art of Shaving 'The Four Elements of a Perfect Shave' Ingrown Hair Night Cream Product Review
Men, facial hair and shaving are some things I've become quite a student of, with three shaving men in the family. Ingrown facial hair and razor bump rash led us to The Art of Shaving 'The Four Elements of a Perfect Shave' kit.
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Fashion Do or Don't- Men Wearing Sleeveless Shirts

Men Wearing Sleeveless Shirts in Public- Socially Acceptable? Inappropriate? Unsanitary?
As with so many other fashion trends, men's clothing has fewer boundaries than ever before. In times past, it was unthinkable for a man to wear a sleeveless shirt in public. Is it socially acceptable for men to sport armpit hair?
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