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Did you ever wonder how Juliette Barnes I mean Hayden Panettiere looks so flawless on “Nashville”? Well it turns out she has her makeup/bestie Amy Oresman to thank for her gorgeous glam and perfect hair. Luckily for us these two dropped some major beauty secrets…check them out at www.lifeminute.tv/beauty/video/hayden-panettiere-and-her-celeb-makeup-artist-launch-online-beauty-series

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Whether you are rooting for the Seahawks or Broncos I think we can all agree that no big game bash is complete without some killer apps. I always go for the guac and this year I found avocado recipes that put a twist on classic game faves. I call that #winning (check ’em out here!).

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Akins, Lemonade, South Beach are all diets that although popular don’t deliver. The reason why? They are temporary and impractical that’s why the only way I found to truly get healthy and lose weight is a “doable” change in your overall lifestyle.  Check out this one program I found called Take Shape for Life, where you get your own personal coach and daily tips. PS look at the delicious food below that’s all part of the plan. Now that’s a diet I can definitely do.

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Some of the biggest laundry detergent brands are freeing up their formulas. Not only are these dye and perfume-free gentler on your clothes but also on skin, which is huge! Look out for Tide Free & Gentle, Downy and Bounce Free & Sensitive fabric enhancers for a healthy switch.

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Whether it was sultry and smokey or glitzy and glimmering, we coudn’t stop starring at these ladies’ lids on the Golden Globes’ red carpet.

Color shadow was huge! Reppin’ the rainbow was a pregnant Olivia Wilde glowing in purple, Amy Adams’ golden look channeled Mr. Globes himself and green was the new black for Taylor Schilling, who matched her eye shimmer to her grassy toned gown.

It was a sexy stare down for these starlets whose lids donned 50 shades of grey. Girls’ Allison Williams added a touch of sparkle to her version of the smoky eye, Mila Kunis smoldered in metallic hues and Emma Roberts rocked a softer silver.

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Every once in awhile (ok you caught me – all the time!) my sweet tooth kicks in and I get a craving for a delicious dessert. How to indulge but still keep those healthy New Year’s resolutions? Women’s Health Magazine recently came out with their Supermarket Stars. On the list– Edy’s Outshine Cranberry Fruit Bars. I picked ’em up in the frozen aisle, so tasty and for only 70 calories plus all the health benefits associated with cranberries. They are sure to return to my shopping cart!

Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com/Outshine

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There is no doubt that this has been a hectic month! I have spent so much time shopping, decorating, and entertaining I that I’ve hardly had any ME time! Getting to the salon is so time consuming this time of year so I decided to give the Rowenta Inspiration Pro Auto Sensor Hair Dryer a try. Without having the time and energy for the salon my Rowenta gave me a great blowout that lasts all night. Ladies it’s time to look your best, strut your stuff, enjoy a cocktail and celebrate the holiday’s looking your best! Cheers!

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It’s Christmas crunch time people. This year I’ll be the host so the pressure is on! On the menu: lots of apps, turkey and ham as the main dish, and still searching for some great dessert recipes.  I went to Whole Foods recently for some inspiration and found this cheese called Champagne Cheddar that I’m going to use as one of the apps.

It’s a cheese that is actually infused with champagne.  I’ve never seen this before but I had a sample and it tastes great and I know my guest will love it! I might even be ambitious and try this recipe for Champagne Cheddar Cheese Straws! Keep you posted on that one.

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There’s only one Christmas morning activity that beats unwrapping presents… and that’s digging into your designated stocking. If you haven’t set out on a stocking stuffer shopping spree yet, here are some picks to put on the list.

In Target I came across Gum Crayola SQUEEZE-A-COLOR toothpaste.  Yes that’s right! Kids get to color their teeth with this cool crayon -like toothbrushes and bright toothpaste. The kiddos will love it and so will the parents!  I’m stuffing the stockings with  Blueberry Burst and Jazzy Apple.

My other latest discovery Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy lip moisturizer might be the cutest thing every! The jars are jazzed up with European crystals.  I may have even dropped one in my own stocking…

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In my spare time (oh wait who has spare time) I have been all over the place searching for those perfect gifts for my kids,  hubby,  mother, sister, nephews… ahhh!!!!!  They are all so different in age in size in interest but I want to be the one to get them all a gift they could use.

As I was getting ready this morning and I was brushing my teeth I realized my Oral-B Deep Sweep Power Brush would be a perfect gift.  It’s kept my dental bills down and my teeth shining.  Best of all for the shopper it can be found online at OralB.com.  See ya long check out lines!