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From Cinnamon Kitten...

Canadians - It's Estee Lauder Bonus Time!

Retailer: The Bay
Minimum amount you need to spend: $32 CAD (before taxes)
Duration: ends Sept. 1, 2008
What you get: ...

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As a fairly stringent eco freak, I rarely use strong chemicals around the house. Spring and fall cleaning is another story, though, and my Germanic exactness compels me to scrub the place down just to make sure I've covered my bases. With 3 children tracking in dirt and the neighborhood's infectious diseases, I really have no choice.

Following such a cleaning purge, my rooms, though...
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Another great recipe idea from Chez Pim...

Ok, these are not pop-tarts exactly, how about just-like-pop-tarts-but-without-the-stuff-you-can't-spell (or say)? It's super easy, all you need is a good butter pie dough and delicious jam of your choice. And if you're one of those who think a great pie is all about a good crust--I am of course one--these pop-tarts are perfect for you...

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AskPatty once again on greening your workspace...

Going green hasn't always been economically friendly. In fact, the initial cost of developing a more energy-efficient building can be 10 percent higher than using standard equipment. But the recent rise in energy costs is helping to close that gap....

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by Anna Martin

Sunny weather, a new man in your life... what more could you ask for? Summer romances offer the perfect excuse for going away on weekend excursions. Whether you are taking a road trip or flying to New York City for the weekend, savvy packing is a must (I mean, who wants to be that girl with a million suitcases?). A weekend away with your boy will build lasting memories together and...
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Did this Dude pay for the First Date? Find out!

We are so pleased to announce the launch of our new video series, ChickChat TV!

Talking to strangers is such fun! You never know what dirty secrets they'll admit to or where the conversation will go! This series comes on the heels of the success of our popular street fashion video series, Where'd You Get That?

ChickChat TV tackles topics ranging...
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Suddenly I'm in the mood for canning, thanks to Chez Pim...

So, what do you do when you found a big box of the fabulous Green Gage Plums at the farmers market? Make jam, of course!

Green Gage plums are called Reine Claude in French. These particular ones, with greenish-yellow skin and occasional red blush, are called Reine Claude Crottée I believe. No matter the name, Reine Claudes...
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How fit is "too fit"?

The debate, it seems, rages on.

Female fitness was redefined around the time of the invention of step aerobics, a discipline I never did manage to master. Back then, the idea was to lose the post-pregnancy spare tire or the freshman fifteen. We toned down to fit into our favorite pair of acid-wash jeans and swore by control-top pantyhose.

5-time US Olympian Dara Torres, 41...
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La Vie en Rose is simply one of the best movies of 2008. Following the story of famous French singer Edith Piaf, it is so beautifully acted and the soundtrack so haunting you may find yourself downloading it on iTunes. Marion Coutillard is phenomenal in this role and it is no surprise she won an Oscar for it. This is a must rent this weekend.
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The studied business of capturing a casual pic, from USAToday...

In a business in which image is everything, matching sweater sets just won't do especially if you're a featured face in the ...

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