Friday, May 13th, 2011
by Stephanie Emma Pfeffer
The latest installment of Disney's oh-so-successful
Pirates franchise features Johnny Depp back again as the lovably bizarre Captain Jack Sparrow. This time he is searching for the Fountain of Youth while trying to determine whether he should fall for the mysterious Angelica (Penelope Cruz), or steer clear of her tricks. Rated PG-13. Opens May 20,...
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Thursday, May 12th, 2011
by lmoranevans
Hats Again If you read my last blog—all about the Royal Wedding hats and especially the facinators, I decided to go stateside and see what the the US women were wearing to our big hat and horse event, the Kentucky Derby.
Here are some from the USA:
Categories: Family Life
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
by Kate Doherty
Thrift Store Lamp Makeover! I spotted this enormous wall sconce in a thrift store the other day and loved its shape, but not so much the dark color.
I was set to pass it by when the wise words of...
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
by Megan Bingham
Sweet Dreams: Sleep To Lose Weight
Early to bed and early to rise, makes a woman healthy, wealthy, and…thin?
It’s true—catching zzzzs might be the easiest way to maintain a healthy weight. It’s common knowledge that hormones (think melatonin) help us drift off to sleep, but new research suggests that how much quality sleep we get affects...
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
by Melissa Knific
Capons Making a Comeback Bird—er, capon—is the word.
I tried capon for the first time this week and loved every bite. For those who are unfamiliar with the bird, capons are male chickens (roosters) surgically de-sexed at a young age. This neutralizes muscle development, in turn contributing to the tenderness and flavor of the birds once they mature.
But enough with the technicalities and more to the point: Capons are...
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