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Home Spa Treatment: Heal Dry Hands With Heated Socks
Colder weather means dry skin, and for me, my hands and cuticles are the worst since I'm constantly washing my hands. Here's a soothing and inexpensive remedy you can treat yourself to at home. If you suffer from dry skin on your feet, you can use this treatment on your tootsies too.
5 Great Cleansers to Moisturize Dry Skin
Perhaps you caught my first installment of great cleansers for different skin types, which focused on the oily-prone, and now it's time to put the spotlight on those of you who experience dry, flaky, and/or patchy skin. I'm guessing that right now, many of you are having a bout with seasonal dryness, but fret no more. I've scoured through our Product Reviews website for some inspiration to dig up five highly rated products.
Summer of Salads: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Whenever I'm cooking for a crowd and need a recipe that's portable, I always consider pasta salad. It's filling and easy to make a large batch. While sometimes I assemble a Mediterranean pasta salad with orzo and feta, I also like to make this recipe with tomatoes and mozzarella.
Gym Bag Essential: Oscar Blandi 'Pronto' Dry Shampoo
Most of the time when I head to the gym during the day, I am rushing around when I get ready so I can come back and blog for you, my fabulous readers. Unfortunately I feel like my shampoo routine is a time killer and sometimes I just don't feel like shampooing because washing it once (and sometimes twice) a day can leave my hair so dry. So, DearSugar recently introduced me to 'Dry Shampoo' and I am loving it.
Fresh and Fruity Red Quinoa Salad
Only a couple weeks ago, Party made a delicious black bean quinoa, and ever since then I've had a hankering for quinoa salad. Recently, I found red quinoa which is very similar to regular quinoa, but with a stunning color.
This uncomplicated recipe combines quinoa, avocado, dried fruit, and nuts dressed in a tart lemon vinaigrette.
Dried Fruit Breakdown
I'm a big fan of dried fruit because it's easy to find, doesn't spoil quickly like fresh fruit, and can be added to so many foods including salads, yogurt, oatmeal, and baked goods. There's also a huge variety to choose from, and since it's made from fresh produce, it's packed with lots of vitamins and fiber.
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Simple Tip: Easy Way To Dry Wine Glasses
Drying wine glasses can sometimes be a pain. Towels can leave awful streaks and lint, and sitting them on the counter causes condensation spots to form, and besides the lip is making a perfect seal with the counter meaning there's no air coming in to help out. Just imagine, if only there was a way to get air flowing into the glass...
Today's Special: Strata with Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
For a reason I can't exactly pinpoint, I've been craving sun dried tomatoes like mad lately. I blame Michael Chiarello for my sudden, inexplicable craving because I saw him making a puff pastry appetizer with the sweet tomato this weekend. My go to recipe for whenever I am in need of sun dried tomatoes is a pasta one but today I'm not in the mood for pasta, I'm in the mood for a baked strata.
Trend Alert: Big 'N' Bouncy Blow Dries
Fashion For Relief kicked off London Fashion Week last night with a blow-out bonanza of luscious high volume hairdos. Geri Halliwell rocked a Brigitte Bardot vibe with her fringe tied back, while Girls Aloud's Kimberley Walsh went with a flowing layered look. Sinitta opted for a full glamour goddess style with large loose curls.
5 Surprising Things That Dry Out Your Skin
As the weather gets windier and chillier, most of us will fight a round or two with dry skin. And while the weather is partially responsible, a lot of products you use every day, some of which are intended to stave off dryness, actually dehydrate your skin. To find out what could be chapping you, just read more.
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