As Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast this past week, the best choice for President became obvious. President Obama unhesitatingly crossed party lines to work closely with the non-Democratic mayor of New York and governor of New Jersey (both of whom have given him a big … [Read more...] about why i’m voting for president obama
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Step Away From the Leftover Halloween Candy!
Okay, now here is a brilliant idea. You know your kids (and you!) don’t need half the treats they collect, so help them sell their stash back to a local dentist participating in the Halloween Candy Buy-Back program. Dentists register to pay a dollar a pound, then they send all … [Read more...] about Step Away From the Leftover Halloween Candy!
the mother of all storms
The biggest storm in history is hitting the East Coast, my children are in the middle of it and I’m 3000 miles away from them. This bothers me way more than it bothers them. … [Read more...] about the mother of all storms
We’re Selling Paintings by African Artists to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness in Kenya
Last week, I got a call from my friend, Stacy Everett, who has been a volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Kenya since June 2011. She wanted to see if, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, StyleSubstanceSoul would help her promote a project she was working on in Africa. … [Read more...] about We’re Selling Paintings by African Artists to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness in Kenya
Sexologist Dr. Trina Read on "50 Shades of Grey" and Women’s Sexual Health
I was pretty excited when sexologist Dr. Trina Read offered to do a short video for us about the importance of sexual health and how women can spice up their sex lives. After all, she is a renowned expert in the field as well as the author of Till Sex Do Us Part: Make Your … [Read more...] about Sexologist Dr. Trina Read on "50 Shades of Grey" and Women’s Sexual Health
Lash Control Pink Squeeze Mascara Benefits Look Good Feel Better in October
We are all about Shopping with a Conscience so we’re thrilled that there are so many great companies giving to breast cancer-related charities this month. … [Read more...] about Lash Control Pink Squeeze Mascara Benefits Look Good Feel Better in October
#pinittogiveit – elizabeth arden, pinterest and look good feel better
There’s nothing like being able to do good by just clicking. Elizabeth Arden shares this philosophy and has launched #PinItToGiveIt, a charitable effort involving my favorite obsession – Pinterest! Instead of clicking, you’re now pinning! For every image repinned from the … [Read more...] about #pinittogiveit – elizabeth arden, pinterest and look good feel better
truth stranger than fiction? my new novel and the presidential election by mari passananti
My upcoming novel, The K Street Affair, examines the premise that a multinational mega-corporation, acting with the blessing of several high ranking powerful government officials, stages a violent conflict for purposes of profiteering. War profiteers in literature are hardly a … [Read more...] about truth stranger than fiction? my new novel and the presidential election by mari passananti