College Corner

Gifts for Him

The time is fast approaching to get a gift for the special man in your life. I seem to have little to no luck getting a wish list from my husband. If you find yourself in the same predicament for holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries, try some of these ideas. There...

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The Bootie

So the bootie fashion trend is one it took me a while to understand. I think the reason is that there are so many ways it can not look good. Oddly enough, if you find the right bootie, and pair it with an appropriate outfit, it can be smashing....

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Coffee Mugs

As you are getting ready to encounter the holiday blur, I mean enjoy the holiday festivities, you might enjoy some of these mugs.  They can help you keep the fuel levels up while accomplishing the last minute tasks on your list. As a bonus they might be a fun...

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Turtlenecks

I love the turtleneck.  It is a classic.  They have been donned by the fashion icons of our time from Audery Hepburn to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Catherine Deneuve to Marilyn Monroe.       They always look polished.   With a touch of spandex, they are form fitting and...

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Knit dresses

I love sweater dresses.  They are fun and versatile. They come in solids and patterns.  They can be layered.  They can be dressed up or down.  They can go from the the runway to the office to the store. Check out some of my favorites. Below Proenza Schouler Black Ribbed Knit...

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Best Cucumber Snack/ Dip Ever

We are always looking for delicious and healthy ‘go to’ snacks for after school or whenever hunger beckons. One of our all time favorites is this savory yogurt dish.  Growing up, my Mom would make it whenever we had guests and occasionally for daily consumption.  It has only 3...

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Remote Controls

It seems that everything we buy now comes with a remote control.  TV. Wii. X box. Stereo. I have been searching for a useful yet attractive way to corral this ever growing pile. There are the obvious choices of  devices made for this purpose. This one in particular caught...

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Amazing Pantsuits

The Pantsuit is back.  It is functional.  It is glamorous.  It a savvy garment that easily transitions from a day to night with just a change of accessories and footwear.  With an unending possibility of details, the pantsuit is a must-have addition to any wardrobe. Below: This Chicago Pantsuit from...

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Nutritious Snack: Fresh Almonds

We all know of the powers of almonds, the new IT food.  They can be blanched, diced, sliced, slivered, ground in to flour, or processed into milk.  They can be eaten in a variety of ways as well toasted, salted, smoked, or candied.  The almond is native to the Mediterranean...

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Best Cocktail Snack: Spicy Lime Nuts

We love to travel. We enjoy the change in scenery, the break from the hustle and bustle of everyday, and in my family we particularly like the culinary experience.   On a recent trip to Mexico, we discovered these wonderful seasoned nuts which were quite literally addicting. They were tangy...

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