Wednesday

E-Cigarettes Could Save Millions?


Quitting Smoking is serious business. 
We all know the repercussions if you don't quit NOW!

According to the BBC Health News Report, Scientists say that if all smokers in the world switched from cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, it could save millions of lives.
In the UK there are currently about 100,000 deaths per year attributable to smoking, worldwide it is estimated to be more than five million.
Now researchers are hopeful that an increasing use of e-cigarettes could prevent some of these deaths.
But some groups warn that e-cigarettes could normalise smoking.
An estimated 700,000 users smoke e-cigarettes in the UK, according to Action on Smoking and Health. Some users combine "vaping", as it is often called, with traditional cigarettes while others substitute it for smoking completely.
E-cigarettes have also recently be found to be just as effective as nicotine patches in helping smokers quit.
What are your thoughts on E-Cigarettes? 



Thursday

Billboard's Top 10 Halloween Songs

Happy Halloween!
No Tricks, Just Treats!
Billboard's Top 10 Halloween Songs












Wednesday

General Hospital and Charity Buzz, You could win a walk on role!





Charity Buzz and General Hospital give an opportunity to GH's Biggest Fan to have a walk on role through a bid on CharityBuzz's Auction.  

Iconic Soap Opera, General Hospital turned 50 Years Old this year. General Hospital is the third longest-running soap opera in history and the longest-running American soap still in production. Started on April 1, 1963, the show became the highest rated show on daytime television within a decade. The show was created by husband-and-wife soap writers Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title) in an unnamed fictional city; this city was named Port Charles, New York in the 1970s.

I have been a huge fan of General Hospital since High School, my all time favorites Crushes? Oh Course, Blackie Parrish-John Stamos and Dr. Noah Drake-Rick Springfield, who wouldn’t want a Dr. that looked like that!

Now, you have an opportunity to Join the Famous Actors that graced the GH the set over the years like, Elizabeth Taylor, Demi Moore, James Franco, Leonard Nimoy, Mark Hamill, Jack Wagner, Antonio Sabato Jr and many more. Through Charity Buzz,  you can bid on an opportunity to experience life behind the scenes and catch a glimpse of Luke Spencer, Sonny Corinthos and the Quartermaine Clan, as GH celebrates 50 years!.  

Who is CharityBuzz? CharityBuzz is the place to find extraordinary experiences and luxuries to benefit remarkable charities making an impact. CharityBuzz online auctions bring together hundreds of the world's most acclaimed celebrities, inspiring luminaries and beloved brands to give you unforgettable access to your passions. Plus, you can feel good knowing that every winning bid supports an incredible cause.

So Bid through CharityBuzz and maybe you can be the lucky winner of A WALK-ON ROLE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA

General Hospital has worked alongside (and been praised by) numerous national organizations in order to elevate public awareness of important health and social issues including HIV/AIDS, depression and bipolar disorder, breast cancer, organ donation, and a host of others. 

Picture courtesy of "General Hospital's Fan Club"




Sunday

Allstate Foundations Project "Purple Purse" Pass it on!



Domestic violence affects one in four women in their lifetime — that's more women than breast cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer combined. Still, more than one-third of us have never discussed the issue.

Knowing that domestic violence can be a hard subject to talk about, Purplepurse.com was created to get people talking. The site has everything you need to start the conversation and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

That's why The Allstate Foundation is taking action. With the expertise that comes from being the corporate foundation of a financial services company, our Domestic Violence Program helps provide both supporters and the survivors themselves with the financial knowledge, skills and resources they need to help get safe, stay safe and thrive.

How does it work?

Every time a purple purse is registered here through the end of October, The Allstate Foundation will donate $5 to YWCA. We'll keep donating until we reach our goal of giving $350,000 to YWCA for programs aimed to help domestic violence survivors and stopping the cycle of abuse. Don’t have a Purple Purse Code? Easy fix, You can get a Virtual Code right off the Purple Purse website here!

Domestic violence affects one in four women in their lifetime and happens more than 145 times each hour in the U.S. That's why we hope you'll continue to "pass it on" and keep having life-changing conversations about this important cause. By sharing the purses and spreading the word, we can keep the momentum going and help end domestic violence.

Visit PurplePurse 
and help keep the conversation going! 
My Purple Purse:) 


Thursday

Don't be a Fake, Don't buy a Fake, Be a Real Deal with "The Real Real" Luxury Consignment

Want that Designer Handbag or Designer Clothing but want to pay 90% off ticket prices?
If you’re looking for an insane selection of the top names in fashion, at prices you can actually afford like Louis Vuitton,  Chanel, Hermes,  Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana– 
You came to the right place. 


The Real Real is the real deal. 
Second-hand luxury at Real Prices. 
Don't be a fake, Don't buy a fake. Be a Real Deal!

This site is updated with new merchandise daily, with five new, 3-day-long designer flash sales starting every morning at 10am EST, and membership is free. 
Or you can pay $5/month for a First Look membership, and get access to the sales a day before anyone else.
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How to Spot a Fake Counterfeit Designer Handbag

If you missed Katie Couric's show yesterday, the theme was Counterfeit Handbags. They spoke about the production and sale of counterfeit goods. It is a global, multi-billion dollar problem and one that has serious economic ramifications for Governments, businesses and consumers. Counterfeiting is everywhere - it can affect what we eat, what we watch, what medicines we take and what we wear - and all too often the link between fake goods and transnational organized crime is overlooked in the search for knock-offs at bargain-basement prices. A counterfeit handbag is often created in a sweatshop, in violation of child labor laws, anti-sweatshop laws and basic human rights.

There are times however that we don't know we are purchasing a fake product. Obviously, if you are paying $50.00 for a New Season Louis Vuitton Handbag, you probably already know it is fake. But, how do you spot a fake handbag? 


Wednesday

Mary Kay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Review


Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

I haven’t used Mary Kay Makeup or Skincare since I was a teenager. A friend of mine, 4 states away from me, contacted me that she was now a representative of Mary Kay in the South. I am a beauty junkie and love to try new products. I am always searching for an effective, easier, less expensive way to expand my beauty skincare regime.  One of the products I ordered was “Mary Kay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover” which was rated as a Best of Beauty Award for 2011 by Allure Magazine.  The Price is $15.00

What are their claims?
Gently removes eye makeup, including waterproof mascara, without tugging or pulling the delicate skin in the eye area. Formula does not leave skin feeling greasy.
Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.
Suitable for contact lens wearers.
Suitable for sensitive skin and sensitive eyes.
Hypoallergenic, oil-free and ophthalmologist-tested.

What was my experience with this eye makeup remover?

 I LOVED this product! I have Blue eyes that are highly sensitive. This product removed my eye makeup without a trace of makeup left over or any remaining residue. With other eye makeup removers I have tried in the past, the remover left traces of oil on my eyelids and eyelashes. After trying this remover,  my sensitive eyes were left clean and non-irritated.

 This Mary Kay Oil Eye Free Makeup Remover is a keeper and welcome new addition to my skincare regime. Now I know why it is rated one of Mary Kay's Best sellers!
Do you want to order this or any other Mary Kay product? Click here  to contact Kim Petty, your new Mary Kay Consultant!

Sunday

Mascara, One of the most important cosmetics in your beauty bag


Mascara, the do’s and don’ts of one of the most important pieces of makeup in your beauty bag. Thank goodness for us, it has transformed over the years and it has been invented and reinvented hundreds of times. 

Choosing your Mascara:
With so many choices of mascara brands in the market place, you first need to determine your budget. Mascara prices can range from $3.00 to $50.00 depending on the brand. Concerned about safety ratings, The Environmental Working Group (EWG) EWG's Skin Deep database provides you with easy-to-navigate safety ratings for a wide range of products and ingredients on the market. They have reviewed and tested over 1500+ mascaras. It is a good place to start if you are concerned on the safety of the mascara you are thinking about purchasing.

Choosing the Brush:
Curved, Short Bristles, Large Bristles, Comb Like, etc. Depending on the length of your lashes and the look you want to achieve, the magic of mascara lies in the brush.  Luckily for us, many manufacturers state what the ideal outcome will be based on the brush type.
Lengthen and Curl Your Lashes
Curling eyelashes make your eyes look wider & brighter. In my opinion, I like Metal Eyelash Curlers better than plastic. Carefully align the tool with your lashes and hold for five to ten seconds. Then apply one or two light coats of mascara to extend lashes to their maximum length.
Keep It Clean
Using proper eye makeup remover. Always be sure to take off all Makeup before going to bed, especially mascara.  It prevents breakage to your eyelashes and reduces your risk of an eye infection.


Mascara Safety


Never swap or share your cosmetics, especially mascara. One of the most important safety precautions you can take is replacing your mascara every 3 months. According to the FDA “The shelf life for eye-area cosmetics is more limited than for other product because of repeated microbial exposure during use by the consumer and the risk of eye infections, some industry experts recommend replacing mascara 3 months after purchase. If mascara becomes dry, discard it. Do not add water or, even worse, saliva to moisten it, because that will introduce bacteria into the product. If you have an eye infection, consult a physician immediately, stop using all eye-area cosmetics, and discard those you were using when the infection occurred”. 

Picture courtesy of Glamour Daze, Read more on 

Mascara – Maybel Williams and The Maybelline Story: http://glamourdaze.com/2012/10/mascara-maybel-williams-and-the-maybelline-story.html