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Baseball Loving Actress Gets Dream Job and A Warning About Explosive Aftershave

BASEBALL LOVING ACTRESS GETS DREAM JOB I always pegged Alyssa Milano as a girly girl. I know; she played a tomboy on ABC’s hit show “Who’s the Boss?” But, that was on screen. The rest of the time I’ve seen her decked out in glamorous gowns with flawless make up and beautiful shoes. And that’s not just at Hollywood events. I’ve seen numerous paparazzi shots of Milano cruising around L.A. with nary a hair out of place. Now, word comes that the actress has landed what she considers her “dream job,” and it’s not working as the muse of top … Continue reading →

Travel Alert: Dangerous Hotel Toothpaste

Is nothing sacred anymore? A word of warning to all of you travelers: If you took home complimentary toothpaste from your most recent hotel stay beware. A supplier that provides toiletries to luxury hotels has recalled tubes of toothpaste that are potentially toxic. Take a look in your toiletry kit immediately and look for the Gilchrist & Soames label. If you see a tube with that name on it, dispose of the toothpaste right away. The toothpaste was made in China. Yes, the same country that has come under scrutiny for manufacturing faulty tires, toys that make kids sick, and … Continue reading →

Your Bathroom: An Altered State?

Jerry Seinfeld once referred to the bathroom in his mother’s house as an altered state. He did not need drugs nor was he even considering them, as his reality was already significantly altered by his mother’s arrangement of things. The roll of toilet paper, for example, didn’t look like toilet paper because it was incognito by sporting a knitted hat. (It declined a nametag, for that would have been just too embarrassing.) He says, “The toilet paper had a hat, the dog had a sweater and the couch arms and backs had little fabric toupees to protect them.” Don’t let … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Health and Beauty Products

Do the costs of toiletries and other health and beauty aids really add up at your house? If so, you can learn to make your own or incorporate some substitutions that will save you lots of money. Make Your Own Exfoliate Make a paste from baking soda and a few drops of mild liquid soap. Rub onto rough knees, elbows, or heels, and rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can use baking soda as a facial scrub as well, but apply gently. Try Petroleum Jelly A generic container of petroleum jelly costs about $1.00 as compared to the high prices … Continue reading →