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See You in September!

With autumn rapidly approaching, the time has come to begin preparing our beauty routine for this season. I hate saying ‘goodbye’ to summer hair and flip flops as much as the next gal. Much like the children on their first day of school, I like to look and feel amazing once the calendar reads ‘September’. Here are a few ways you can begin to prepare for autumn, give them a try.

SCRUB-A-DUB

Your feet have taken a beating. You’ve been wearing flip flops everywhere since the end of April and now your feet show the damage. Dry, cracked heels, not very attractive. Everyday, be sure to use a pumice during your bath time. The pumice will get rid of your cracked heels in no time. Be sure not to neglect the sides of your feet, they need a good scrub as well.

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This Week in Beauty

With the beginning of school right around the corner, we’re all looking for good deals. Here is whats on sale this week. Don’t forget to find the items you love and stock up on them at a good price.

Happy Shopping!

CVS

Revlon Makeup - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Neutrogena - all cosmetics 40% off regular price
L’Oreal - all lip color - $6.99
L’Oreal - Telescopic, Voluminous and Bare Naturale Mascara - $5.99
L’Oreal - all foundation, powder, blush or concealer - Buy One Get One 50% off
Sally Hansen - All cosmetics - Buy one Get one 50% off
Lumene - All skin care - Buy 1 get 1 free
Neutrogena - Deep Clean, Healthy Skin or Pore Refining Facial cleanser, scrub or toner - $5.99
Neutrogena - Moisturizer - $8.99
Neutrogena - Pink Grapefruit wash, cleanser or scrub - $6.99
Neutrogena - Wave power cleanser - $11.99
Ponds - Cleansing, dry skin cold cream, towelettes - $5.99
Dove - Facial cleanser, day lotion, cleansing pillows or cloths - $4.99
TRESemme - all products - $2.99
Revlon - ColorSilk hair color - 2/$5.00
Ellin LaVar - shampoo, conditioner, styler - $4.99
L’Oreal - Studio or Vive Pro shampoo, conditioner or styler 3/$10.00
Sunsilk - all hair care - Buy 1 Get 1 free

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Look Great at the Bus Stop

Annette, before

Where’s my lunch box? Can I have pancakes for breakfast? Did anyone see my math homework? I think Spike wet the carpet. Where are my keys?

Does this sound familiar? I’m sure everyone’s home sounds like this on any given school day. What with trying to get lunches made, husbands off to work and kids off to school, the start of your day can get very hectic.

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This week in Beauty

There are several good sales this week. Be sure to stock up on the products you love the most, its best to buy them on sale for when you need them

Week of August 10-16

CVS

Covergirl - all lip color - Buy 1 get 1 free
L’Oreal All HIP lip, eye or face cosmetics - Buy One Get One 50% off
Physicians Formula Organic wear - Buy One Get One 50% off
Maybelline - All foundation, powder, blush, concealer, mascara - Buy One Get One 50% off
Covergirl - All mascara, liner, eye shadow - Buy One Get One 50% off
Olay - Daily facials 30 ct, cleanser or foaming wash - $4.99
Jergens - Moisturizer Natural glow - $4.99
Sea Breeze - Buy 1 Get 1 free
Cetaphil - Cleanser, lotion or daily facial moisturizer $9.99
Dove - shampoo, conditioner 12-16oz - $3.99
Aussie - shampoo, conditioner 13.5-16oz - $2.99
L’Oreal - Preference Hair color - $6.99

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New Look for Mom

Dear Tiffany,

As I approach my 32nd birthday, I realize that I have no decent clothes. I have recently, finally lost all of the baby weight. Problem is, all the clothes that I had are what a mother in her 30’s should be wearing. They either require too much upkeep (silk, ironing, delicate fabrics) or are just not appropriate when you are fending off a little one with dirty fingers (v-necks too low, low cut jeans now accentuate the stretch marks or worse, the butt crack etc.) I used to shop at Ann Taylor, Express, and the Limited. What chain stores can I shop in now? If I have a chain store, then I know, that the fashions there are what to look for elsewhere, and I can get the basics there. I need help! I am so tired of dressing like a college student, or worse, wearing out my Old Navy stand ins in just 2 wearings! (The kid is hard on me, and hard on my clothes)

Dear Hotmama,

First of all congratulations on losing all of your baby weight. We should all be as lucky. I understand your wanting to creating a new ‘look’ now that you’re a mom, slim and trim. Now is the perfect time to do that. Right now you need a look that is easy and pulled together. Finding your own style is key to perfecting your look. Whether your style is classic, earthy, glam or funky there are a few items that will make getting dressed simple.

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