Mary T.

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  1. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Can't Afford The Personal Trainer.....

    5/28/09 7:04am by Mary T.
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    Kathy Kaehler is Julia Roberts personal trainer and the one responsible for getting her back into shape after babies. She has also shaped up Drew Barrymore. While I was checking out her book on Amazon I realized that used copies are up for bargain prices, as little as 1 cent:   http://www.amazon.com/Kathy-Kaehlers-Celebrity-Workouts-Hollywood/dp/0767916174/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243309635&sr=8-2  Read more >

  2. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Can't Afford The Personal Trainer......

    5/28/09 6:54am by Mary T.
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    I am in love with Barry's Bootcamp for an at home tough workout. With the recession many are skipping gym memberships and personal trainers. Well, Barry Jay trains several celebrities including Alison Sweeney,  Katie Holmes, and Jake Gyllenhaal. This is a super tough workout, and the entire set is like having a gym at home. I have been using it since my hubby gave it to me for Mothers Day and it is amazing!  Read more >

  3. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Can't Afford The Wardrobe.........

    5/22/09 10:25am by Mary T.
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    Got a teen that loves the look of Juicy Couture but doesn't have the budget? These cute American Eagle sandals offer a lot of the same features as the Juicy sandals without the $40.00 price tag. They are preppy cute and available at Payless:  Read more >

  4. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Can't Afford The Personal Trainer.....

    5/6/09 10:19am by Mary T.
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    With Spring finally here, a lot of Bootcamp Workout workshops abound both in Hollywood and our local 'hood. In this economy, doing such a workout at home is so much more economical. I have a great workout for the more advanced exerciser(e.g. some working out, but not hardcore workout fiends). Billy's BootCamp Elite is brought to us by the Tae-Bo king Billy Blanks, it will get your muscles working. Buy the kit with the bands and get a cardio/muscle building workout all in one:    Read more >

  5. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Can't Afford The Facialist......

    4/22/09 8:28am by Mary T.
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    I have been wanting a Clarisonic facebrush for awhile. As a longtime facialist/cosmetologist I knew it was cutting edge technology. However, the $200.00 plus price tag is just too high for me since I am home on medical leave. I found a great alternative on QVC-the Pretika sonic dermabrasion brush. Sonic facial brushes are purported to cleanse the skin so thoroughly that serums absorb better, makeup goes on more smoothly, and skin troubles clear up.  Read more >

  6. I wanna be a celeb but I can't afford the personal chef............

    3/30/09 7:26am by Mary T.
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    I love all incarnations of The Real Housewives. I don't even care where they come from, although the Atlanta Housewives are my favorites so far. I heard Bethanny Frankel from The Real Housewives Of New York was releasing a cook/diet book so I pre-ordered myself a copy. It turned out to be surprisingly good. This is a book I will actually use recipes from. There isn't anything in here that is new-everything in moderation, if you indulge, prepare to cut elsewhere,etc. The recipes were why I bought the book, as Bethanny is a celebrity natural foods chef, and the recipes do deliver.  Read more >

  7. I wanna be a celeb but I can't afford Botox.......................

    3/16/09 7:56am by Mary T.
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    I have the perfect low dollar version-Frownies!! I have used these for years and they really do work. They work on the same kind of concept as Botox in that they force you to not use the muscles you crinkle that cause wrinkles. At $12-15 dollars for a month supply they are cheap and if your SO can stand to see you with these things glues to your wrinkle spots, you will see results if crinkling them is what caused your fine lines. Fantastic! http://www.frownies.com/  Read more >

  8. I wanna be a celeb but I can't afford the makeup artist.......

    3/3/09 7:29am by Mary T.
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    Okay, here is an oldie but goodie-and do not ask how someone thought of using this product this way! Monistat chafing gel as a makeup primer. Just treat it as you would a normal primer, after moisturizing, before makeup. I never have figured out how people come up with Preparation H for bags under eyes or chafing gel for makeup primer, but they work. These two tips have been under saavy shoppers belts for awhile now, but for those who haven't heard of this yet, here ya go!  Read more >

  9. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Am Too Poor To Afford It

    2/27/09 8:53am by Mary T.
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    We see such gloom and doom in the news. I along with many of my peers often forget that the country has gone through a prosperous time followed by a hard time before. Thanks to Sonya at TPF for posting this:http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2009/02/22/style/t/index.html#pagewanted=0&pageName=22depression&  Read more >

  10. I Wanna Be A Celeb But I Can't Afford The Facialist..............................

    2/23/09 8:08am by Mary T.
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    Some of my readers are from other countries, and certain products I recommend are not available where they live. Today I thought I would compile a list of some ingredients I look for when I am recommending products-so my overseas gals can find stuff that works for them. Retinol-good anti age. If you have sensitive skin prone to breakouts, I have found this to work really well softening lines and clearing blemishes  Read more >

Mary

Full Name
Mary
Member Since
February 2009
About Me: 

I am a 39 year old mother of 3. I am a licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years experience. I was rear ended by a car 5 years ago and use of my right hand has been limited. I still live and breathe my profession(when I am not mommy) so I have transferred that interest to blogging about innovations I find. I have a wide variety of interests, from parenting, to finance,to science, and so on. I love to read other blogs and I love sharing what I learn with everyone!

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