Monthly Archives: December 2009

It’s hard not to like Natalie Portman. The fantastic actress is cute and sweet, and somehow seems to be completely normal. Check out her new “Marie Claire” cover story!

And the winner of House Arrest in a Fancy Chalet: Roman Polanski.

Don’t judge a dress by its sleeve.

There’s a new girl in the kitchen with Aunt Jemima, Mrs. Butterworth and Betty Crocker — and she’s quite the looker. The iconic Sun-Maid Raisin girl has received a 21st-century update. However, the hipper, sexier, and decidedly more buxom new image has drawn some harsh criticism.

With ridiculous songs like “Birthday Sex” and “Put It in the Bag,” I wouldn’t be surprised if “Name Off Your Phone” soon becomes a legitimate hit. That’s right, someone has taken Tiger Wood’s now-infamous voicemail message, to his alleged mistress Jaimee Grubbs, and remixed it into a slow jam on YouTube.

These are my top five favorite hand lotions. I’m always looking for new lotions to try, though, so if you have one that you can’t live without, please, let me know. I am fanatical and will try them all.

In the never ending quest to repair my hair from all of the abuse of heat styling, I have rediscovered an old favorite conditioner of mine, Terax Crema. I used to use it religiously years ago, but eventually switched and forgot how much I liked it. That is, until now.

Need an extra boost of energy? If coffee won’t do (or if you’ve already had your fill for the day) here are a few ways to pep things up.

How to make a t-shirt pillow. Thrifty, crafty, affordable, and hipster-friendly.

Everybody loves a comeback story – and I do admit that I’m rooting for Britney to stay on our side of sanity and keep cranking out the hits. But what’s with her new “Elle” cover?

California Pizza Kitchen, a popular Los Angeles based pizza chain, is dropping their calorie count menu because customers have complained. They will be required by law to use it again come 2011, but until then, those of us who actually use them to make healthy decisions are out of luck. But, hey, at least the whiner diners are happy.

ABC just can’t get over its fear of Adam Lambert. After canceling his “Good Morning America” appearance last week due to concerns about showing a repeat of his sexually charged AMA performance on morning television, the network has called off two nighttime appearances.

Honest Foods brings a new way to eat granola: the plank. With organic ingredients and no trans fats, these planks are not only healthy, but they can also be eaten in ways your regular granola has only dreamed about.

Yowza, I don’t know how Tiger Woods can keep all his drama straight. Click here for the scandal update.

Susan Boyle is not your average pop star. Yet everyone can get behind this shy Scottish woman, because she proves that dreams can come true, regardless of age or appearance.