February 2010
A Website Devoted To Help Smart
Women...Be Even Smarter


 
 
   
 
Great Website Contests
   
 
Seasonal Highlights
Valentine's Day is 6 Days Away!
Here's some great links
to help you get in the spirit!
 
   
   
Great Quote


"I really don't think I need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon."

- Ellen DeGeneres

 
Informative Links
   
   
   
   
Movies We Can't
Wait To See

(click to see the trailer)
   

Leap Year

With Amy Adams and Matthew Goode

   

It's Complicated!

With Meryl Steep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin

   
Fast Fun
   
   
   
Books We've
Made a Resolution
To Read
   

The Penny Pinchers Club
$18

Kat discovers husband Griff has a secret bank account...and embarks on a mission to drastically reduce her shopping. Read more here.

   
   

Budget-Friendly Ways to Freshen Your Home

Holiday bills putting a cramp in your New Year but still want your home to look great? Here's some ideas HER-stories contributors offer as secret weapons.

1. Add Plants

For relatively little cash, you can add a treasure that will add life to your home year round. Plants also can filter out pollutants. Visit your local garden center to choose a fern or other new leafy friend.


2. Wall Decals

Inexpensive, pretty wall decals are a great way to add something to that vacant wall. We are especially tempted by the Anise pattern, $65. Check out the video, too!

3. Move Display Items

Rotate a glass vase collection from the kitchen to the bedroom and take that vacation souvenier out of the closet to give it some display time. New spot, new life, for your old favorites!

 

   




Scarlet Johansson's Hollywood Hills home is up for sale. The 1931 villa can be yours for $5 million.

Click to see more views of the interior rooms.

 
     



Budget Beauty Resolutions
By Christine Wingate

It might not be the most politically correct resolution women ever make...but a "look fabulous" goal is a secret fantasy women often have in mind when they commit to the "get in shape" resolution.

Trouble is...the cost of looking fabulous can come with a fabously-expensive price tag. But we women are savvy when it comes to multi-tasking, aren't we? Here's some economical beauty secrets professional penny watchers already know.

1. Go For Grape Seed Oil
16 ounces, $10

A powerful antioxident with anti-aging properties, this oil is great for underneath a moisturizer. Available at health food stores and some grocery markets.

Read more here.

2. Concentrate on Collagen
costs vary by food

Foods like garlic, salmon and flax seed oil protect the collagen you have and may help boost production of more. Incorporate these in your diet and feel good knowing your wrinkles might be having a tougher time.

Read more and watch a Larry King video here.

3. Count on Coconut
One can coconut milk -- about $2.50

Before washing your hair, pour and rub half-a-can of coconut milk into your scalp and strands. Wrap in a shower cap and relax for 15 minutes. Shower, shampoo and condition your hair as usual. Soft, shiny, and gives you a pina colada sensation! The best!

Read more here.

4. Go for Goji Berries
Bag of 8 ounces of dried berries -- around $10

Chock full of antioxidents, goji berries support multiple aspects of good health -- including healthy skin. Did we mention that many experts promote this berry as one of the top anti-aging foods?

Read more here.


This Week's Featured Book Video


Calling Eastwick Fans


If you loved ABC's Eastwick as much as several of our HER-stories.com editors, you are likely bummed to hear the network has cancelled the series. However, rumor is that there are several episodes that might be aired...with your help. Click here to read more and to find out how to send a note expressing your love.


 
       

 

 

           
 
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