‘The It Girls’ Lived Life on Their Own Terms [REVIEW]

Elinor Glyn and Lady Lucile Duff-Gordon
They may have started out poor, but the Sutherland sisters knew they were something special. (Left: Elinor Glyn; Right: Lady Lucile Duff-Gordon, Photo by Arnold Genthe)

Long before Joan and Jackie Collins became two of Britain’s most celebrated sisters, another amazing sibling duo set the world on fire, making headlines as they boldly broke the rules and lived life on their own terms. Discover their incredible true story in Karen Harper’s new novel, The It Girls.  Continue reading “‘The It Girls’ Lived Life on Their Own Terms [REVIEW]”

Maureen Chiquet’s ‘Beyond The Label’ Helps Us See Ourselves In A Different Light [REVIEW]

Maureen Chiquet at the New York Stock Exchange
Maureen Chiquet wields the hammer at the New York Stock Exchange. (Photo courtesy Maureen Chiquet, Facebook)

There’s an old Bob Dylan song called, “Gotta Serve Somebody.” In it, he sings about all the different labels people wear in society, from ambassadors and socialites to state troopers and entertainment moguls. But do the labels we acquire accurately depict who we are? And more importantly, do we allow these labels to define us? These are two of the questions Maureen Chiquet answers in her new book, Beyond the Label.  Continue reading “Maureen Chiquet’s ‘Beyond The Label’ Helps Us See Ourselves In A Different Light [REVIEW]”

Make Your Child Pretty As A Princess With Kid Safe Nail Polish

First manicure
Make your child’s first manicure a safe one with edible nail polish. (Photo by Pauline Rosenberg, Flickr)

Little girls love to play dress up, and that oftentimes includes putting on mommy’s nail polish. Now you can indulge your child’s fashion sense by providing a safe alternative to chemical-based products they may be too young to wear. Continue reading “Make Your Child Pretty As A Princess With Kid Safe Nail Polish”

Sherryl Woods’ ‘Willow Brook Road’ Reminds Us To Claim The Life We Want [REVIEW]

Willow Tree
Spontaneous Carrie Winters must learn what to do when her life comes to a screeching halt. (Photo by Tom Bream, Flickr)

With Willow Brook Road, Sherryl Woods tells a delightfully layered story about what it takes to change directions and keep move forward after life takes an unexpected turn. Continue reading “Sherryl Woods’ ‘Willow Brook Road’ Reminds Us To Claim The Life We Want [REVIEW]”