101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle by Dawn Del Russo

by Carol5 Comments
101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle by Dawn Del Russo, illustrated by Barbara Ann Scarrillo I had to sit down and read this the same day it came. It just grabbed my attention. It really is a fun, quick little book filled with 101 tips. Maybe you won't be ultra chic if you follow them, but you will feel good about yourself and have that extra sparkle. Some of the tips are fun and flirty, like #2 Flaunt Luscious Lashes. Others are more practical, like take a walk or carry an umbrella. Some take a little money, like a weekly manicure, but others are free. I think it can help even me get a step or two closer to glamorous. This is just a cute, witty book. It's like tidbits of advice from girlfriends and stylists, and it would make a perfect little gift for friends. My mom's already asked to borrow it. Tip #70 Make Life a Special Occasion Everyday should...
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Mailbox Monday

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Marcia at The Printed Page hosts Mailbox Monday. Here's my list from the week. First is the beautiful pearl necklace I won, thanks to Pearl Girls and Freda's Voice. Books: 101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle by Dawn Del Russo (Received from the author for review.) Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace (Audiobook won at Metroreader. Thanks, Kim!) Did you get any good books over this week?...
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Winners

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Congratulations to the winners of The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne. I hope you enjoy it. Kim V Joyful stacybuckeye Yvonne I'll be sending an e-mail out to all of you shortly. I'll just need your mailing addresses so I can get the books out to you. Thanks....
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Game Night – Kingsburg

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Kingsburg Designer: Andrea Chiarvesio, Luca Iennaco Manufacturers: Fantasy Flight Games Artists: Mad4Gamestyle Year: 2008 Players: 2 - 5 Time: 90 minutes Ages: 10 and up David got this fantasy-themed game for Christmas and since then, we've played it several times. It takes place in the realm of Kingsburg, which is under attack! Invaders, dragons, zombies, demons, are gathering at the borders, aiming to invade and plunder the realm! The king has chosen governors (the players) to take charge of provinces: each will manage their province and help defend the realm. Governors must influence the King's Advisers and the Royal Family to obtain gold, wood, stones, and soldiers to expand and defend their lands. The goal ultimately, is to earn victory points by building buildings, influencing advisers and defeating the enemy. In the end, only one Governor will earn the King's rewards. The game is played in five years (rounds), each consisting of 3 productive seasons, spring, summer, and fall, and then the enemy attacks each winter. There...
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