Before I finish reading my brother, Arie’s email, I am already making a phone call to my older sister, Amy. Once I have Amy on the line, we immediately know that a three way call to our younger sister, Abby, is in order. We come from a large, close-knit Hispanic family. The four girls,...

Recently, I agreed to accompany an old friend to her annual mammogram appointment. Elyse is only 33, but due to family history and a few scares, she now gets a yearly mammogram. She has been to this doctor’s office before and is not bothered, or even aware, of the cold atmosphere and...

Perfumes hold a special place in my heart, as I believe in the power of the perfect scent. I know people who swear by just one specific perfume; in some cases they have used the same one for the past 15 years. I’m not such a loyal customer, though I do have my favorites for day, night...

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I’m a middle child. I’m not supposed to be obsessive compulsive. And, I’m not (well, for the most part).  By now you know, perfumes hold a special place in my heart. I believe in the power of the perfect scent. I know people who swear by just one specific perfume- (they have used the...

Jimmy Choo Whirl Glitter-Coated Patent Leather Ballet Flats Patent leather flat has a goldtone designer nameplate at the heel and a glitter-coated leather toecap. Patent leather and glitter-coated leather upper Leather lining Rubber sole Padded insole Made in...

I’m not greedy when it comes to sharing  …( well , sometimes)… www.gilt.com has some great stuff right now. Some special sales boast some big name brand bags and shoes (boots, too). If you are in for a slightly heftier purchase.. Who knew? You can even charter a plane for...

I’m sweating. The line behind me in Target is growing longer, and I’m a mess. I have my youngest child on my hip. I reach for a pack of Tic Tacs to entertain the baby, and help my older sons rip into the holiday party goody bags that they insist on opening at this very moment. I...