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March 2012
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03/28/12Crochet is Making a ComebackI am 29 years old, and here is a summary of my relationship with and thoughts about crochet: great fort-making material at Ma Ruth & Pa's house as a child; wondering why there are so many holes in this blanket, allowing small drafts to chill my toes while I lounge in this basement, when my full teenage attention could be devoted to this "Sweet November Rain" video; I am in my mid-twenties now, and will embrace the art of crochet because it requires far less cursing than the art of knitting; and I really, really like yarn, so I must learn one of these skills. I discover Lucy. She's magical. My lovely, beautiful, skilled friend Andrea teaches me some basics while our babies stare at one another for entertainment, and I'm off. Fast forward a bit.... Posted at 08:29 AM Comments: 3 |
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03/16/12Rain, Rain, You Can StayThe official start of spring is just days away, which means it’s time to swap out sweaters and layers for ensembles that gear more towards the upcoming season. With warmer temperatures and longer days of sunshine comes something most of us are never quite wardrobe-ready for—the rain. We all know the saying "April showers bring May flowers," but now that the heat is showing up early, so will the precipitation. Say goodbye to those bulky, unflattering, rain-resistant coats and hello to these new-and-improved fashion pieces! From nylon and polyester rain jackets to the classic trench, these picks will keep you comfortable and dry this season. Now that your clothes are safe from the rain, it’s time to focus... Posted at 04:27 PM Comments |
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03/09/12Sashay to the BalletThe Charleston Ballet will present its ballet Play Ball! on March 23 and 24 at the Charleston Civic Center Theatre. I really enjoy watching ballet, and the storyline for Play Ball! incorporates another activity I enjoy: baseball. The storyline of the ballet stars a team from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League circa 1943, and is an imagined meeting with a men's team. Other than watching dancers perform moves and steps that would put a non-dancer (aka, me) into the hospital, I love going to the ballet because it gives me a rare opportunity to dress up. The ballet isn't prom or black-tie fancy, but it does require something extra than say a church dress. It's an excellent time to try new trends or wear something a bit more daring than you would normally.... Posted at 09:05 AM Comments |
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03/02/12The Beauty in CoffeeCoffee, coffee, coffee… You didn’t think coffee could get any better?? Well, think again! It’s not only tasty for your taste buds; it’s also tasty for your skin! Below are 4 beauty tips using coffee: Hair – Don’t throw those old coffee grounds away! Sprinkle them in your conditioner for extra shiny hair. Legs – Those expensive cellulite creams have one ingredient in common: caffeine! You can make your own cellulite treatment with caffeinated coffee grounds that works beautifully. Follow these simple steps and say goodbye to cellulite. Put some newspaper on the floor of your bathroom. Mix about a quarter-cup of warm used coffee grounds with a tablespoon or so of olive oil. Stand on the paper and apply the coffee... Posted at 09:23 AM Comments |
