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The Saltiest Foods in America Will Shock You

November 8, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

You know that moment — when you wake up in the middle of the night feeling like you’ve spent the last four hours in the Sahara only to guzzle down glass after glass of water? Or when your fingers are so bloated you can hardly get your wedding ring on? The culprit could be these [...]

3 Ways to Wow Your Boss (And Get a Raise)

November 7, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

You’ve heard the usual ‘stand-out in the workplace tips’ — “Voice your opinion!” and “Never say no to an assignment!” but we’ll almost guarantee you aren’t doing these three shockingly simple actions to be the office superstar… 1. Don’t just forward a link. Admit it, you’re guilty of sending your boss an email that just [...]

Halloween Costumes for 2012!

October 10, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

Inspired by the recent Halloween research from the National Retail Foundation, we’re back with our annual Halloween nudge. According to the NRF, a record seven in 10 will be celebrating Halloween resulting in a total budge of $8 billion to be spent for this hallowed eve. $79.82 The average amount Americans will spend on decorations, [...]

Thanksgiving Week Made EZ

November 19, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

Hello ladies it’s Monday before Thanksgiving… can you believe it? We can’t. To alleviate any potential stress, Misa P. of Miss Go To Girl has broken down the week for you!  Monday If you are hosting:  Shop today! Pull out all of your recipes, figure out how many pounds of spinach, bags of potatoes, and [...]

At-Home Tanning: The No-Bake DIY Way

November 16, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

Let’s face it, these winter months can get a little dark and dreary and leave your skin looking…well…a little pale, which is why we love these no-bake tips from our resident beauty guest blogger Vanessa of BesSkincare.com. Embrace your inner DIY diva and start raiding your cupboards for ingredients that are good for you, will give [...]

Thanksgiving Week Made EZ

November 19, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

Hello ladies it’s Monday before Thanksgiving… can you believe it? We can’t. To alleviate any potential stress, Misa P. of Miss Go To Girl has broken down the week for you!  Monday If you are hosting:  Shop today! Pull out all of your recipes, figure out how many pounds of spinach, bags of potatoes, and [...]

Average Kid Consumes Up to 7,000 Calories on Halloween Night

October 30, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

With obesity statistics sky-rocketing and the rate of cavities the highest in 40 years Halloween needs a brand overhaul. According to Time Magazine and Donna Arnett, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama-Birmingham’s School of Public Health, “Based on the nutrition labels on popular candies, the average child accumulates 3,500 [...]

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Preventing Breast Cancer…Here’s the Scoop

O.K., by now it’s obvious we do appreciate Dr. Mercola’s insights on health. And this link, while long and full of a few tangents — (all relative to the topic, yet combined create a very long article)..is just good stuff to know.  If these lifestyle “musts” seem too overwhelming, aim for the 80-20 rule. Eighty [...]

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Thanksgiving Week Made EZ

November 19, 2012 By themissblog Leave a Comment

photo from world.werner-kunz.com

Hello ladies it’s Monday before Thanksgiving… can you believe it? We can’t. To alleviate any potential stress, Misa P. of Miss Go To Girl has broken down the week for you!

 Monday If you are hosting:  Shop today! Pull out all of your recipes, figure out how many pounds of spinach, bags of potatoes, and bottles of wine you will need –and don’t forget to get the best deal on wine through your grocery story membership clubs. Safeway, for example offers up to 30 percent off select wines and if you buy six bottles (you can mix labels) you will get an additional 10 percent. And delegate – call those guests and ask them to bring something, people really love to feel included -after all the first Thanksgiving was a pot luck!

Don’t have your recipes?  Here are some stand outs for sides. (O.K. full disclosure Mimi collected them for her day job, but she’s tried ‘em –and they work!)

Going as a guest? You still have time to think about an appropriate hostess gift.  Something they can really use (or re-gift). Don’t bring flowers that need a vase, a dessert that wasn’t in the plans (honestly the hostess would have asked if she wanted you to bring it) and for you soap givers ‘C’ mon!  How many bars does a person need? Think: What would I want?  – then get it.  Also – if you are one of those people who bring champagne, but drink only wine – bring wine or both!

Today would be the last day you should invite that person you suspect has no place to go.  You’ll be happy you did, as you can read in awomenshealth.com fun piece on putting the thanks back in Thanksgiving.

Tuesday … Celebrity chef Michael Mina says to leave the skin on The Turkey in the refrigerator uncovered for two days prior to cooking to let the skin dry out.  Do you plan on skipping all cooking tips and ordering your Thanksgiving dinner instead?  Remember, you’ll need at least 48 hours notice for stores like Whole Foods.

Wednesday:  Set the table, create a self serve separate bar space away from the kitchen so guests are comfortable serving them selves. Get that mani/pedi.

Thursday – Enjoy!  If you can start the day off with exercise, Do we need to remind you of the metabolism boosting, endorphine producing benefits?  Here’s a list of 5 ways to get your Thanksgiving Groove on from Lifescript.com

Friday – Shop! Some people like middle school teacher, Adena Zender, in Lompoc California, plans for all of her holiday (and other) shopping on this day, according to her, “It’s fun, it feels like I’m at a big party –and the deals can’t be beat!” Or shop online, this a new trend and it’s an easy way to get it done without having to find a parking spot.

Look for a weekly survival count down for Misa P., every Monday until 2013.