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Beauty, Food, Personal, Reviews, Sports

More Products I’ve Been Diggin’

Jun 16. 2014

You know me — whenever I come across an item that enriches my life, I want to tell everyone about it! So here it is: five more products I've been enjoying lately. 1. Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream I've been reading (and seeing great before-and-after photos) of this cream online, so I decided to give it a try once the weather warmed up and my limbs were no longer covered in thick clothing. There are two versions of this cream: light skin, and medium-deep skin tones. Although my skin is pretty fair, I decided to get the darker version because I had read that this produces more visible results. And...

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Beauty, Personal, Reviews

3 Budget-Friendly Products I’ve Been Diggin’

Feb 11. 2014

Each of these items run less than $10. They're all used and loved by yours truly, and I will definitely be making repurchases when they run out. I can't recommend these enough! Palladio Rice Paper, $4 I've used blotting paper in the past — all the popular ones like the Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, Shiseido Pureness Oil-Control Blotting Paper, and Boscia Blotting Linens —  and I can't for the life of me figure out why I've never tried these before. Not only is the Palladio Rice Paper less than half the price of the ones mentioned above, they hold up better (i.e., less likely to tear) and REALLY ABSORB THE GREASE!!! Without disturbing my makeup! These blotting papers are double-sided, with only one...

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Beauty, Books, Photography, Sports

Olympic Athlete Bodies, Side by Side

Nov 11. 2013

They’re the best of the best, aren’t they? The cream of the crop, the pick of the litter. The finest, most talented, and most dedicated athletes at any given moment.

You’d think they’d somewhat resemble each other.

Okay, so I know that people come in all different shapes and sizes. And it’s obvious that there exists different standards and physical advantages for different sports. But looking at these Olympic athletes side by side, I couldn’t help but be surprised at just how different their body types are.

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Beauty, Cute, Entertainment, Personal

The Anatomy of Being Cute

Oct 09. 2013

I wouldn't necessarily characterize myself as being cute, but now I'm wondering if this is one of the reasons I'm always mistaken as being younger: large head, high forehead, small nose and mouth, a stubby neck, and short arms and legs with small hands and feet. For more commentary on how and why humans perceive cuteness — including some really interesting historical factoids — check out Why Babies and Other Things Are Cute, Explained at the Stuff You Should Know Blog....

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