There are many great ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. I've already highlighted a few in the realm of fashion and beauty. But this one also caters to the fitness buffs that is worth some attention. New Age Performance mouthpieces are designed for one of the fastest growing sectors of … [Read more...]
CAUSEmetics Asks Us To Think Before You Pink
We've seen so many products, services and fundraising initiatives that focus on breast cancer research and awareness. Everything from bubble gum to running shoes is taking part proceeds and donating to the various causes in North America during this month of "Pinktober". No one will argue the … [Read more...]
5 Beautiful Ways To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Many of us have been affected by Breast Cancer in some way. Whether it's a family member, friend or even ourselves, we are aware and have been touched by this illness. October is a month where we raise awareness and give much needed support, emotionally and financially. There are numerous ways we … [Read more...]
How To Shop The Yard Sale
If you’ve ever hosted a yard sale, you have witnessed the "yard sale aficionado". She knows all the tricks to make the most of each and every yard sale opportunity. She is hardcore to the point of scouring the Thursday classifieds to plan a strategy on the best sales and deals for the up-coming … [Read more...]
PLEASE VOTE The #BATTLEPINK Challenge is ON in support of Rethink Breast Cancer!
I need your help!! About three weeks ago I accepted a challenge, on behalf of Urbanmoms, in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. I wasn't sure what I was getting into. The project, should I choose to accept it, was to create something using an official Rethink Breast Cancer designated product. I … [Read more...]
La Roche Posay, Part Two
I know it sounds nuts, but even though I returned from France two months ago, I still keep thinking and talking about my experience at La Roche Posay. Just the other day, for example, my cousin said she'd heard I went there and wanted to hear all about it. I could have told her about the spectacular … [Read more...]
The Emotions Of Breasts
I have been thinking about that first bra shop this morning as my thoughts are with my best friend from my first bra days when breasts were new to me. She is about to lose one of hers to cancer. As much as daughters are like their moms, mine were horrified too by the first bra shop. I was not … [Read more...]
Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy
Angelina Jolie (37) has revealed today that she has undergone a double mastectomy. Writing in the The New York Times, in a piece called "My Medical Choice", Jolie said it was a preventative measure. Her doctors had estimated she had an 87% chance risk of breast cancer and 50% risk of ovarian … [Read more...]
The C Word
One of my best friends in the world has a sister-in-law who is fighting a very aggressive form of breast cancer.She is in her 30s and has three young kids and has chosen not to undergo traditional treatment. Instead she is delving deep into the world of nutrition, learning and researching all she … [Read more...]
Time to Think Pink
Cancer sucks. I lost two more vibrant friends last month, and to be honest I'm getting sick of it. Sick of watching family and friends stand up fiercely and sometimes win the fight, and sometimes succumb to defeat. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I know we get … [Read more...]