Monthly Archives: August 2010
Your best tool for a healthy New Year.
I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions because I believe that you can make changes in your life at any time. I do, however, think that this new year is a good opportunity to reflect on your health, the health of your family and the health of the …
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Elizabeth & James Snake-Embossed Gladiator Wedge
Love these! Take them on your vaca or start stocking up on spring shoes now! Find them at bergdorfgoodman.com. Direct link – http://tiny.cc/h87u3
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My winter-skin secret weapon.
It must be cold all over the country because I’ve received a lot of requests for skin care secrets to combat dry winter skin. First things first – get a good humidifier. Dry heat beats up your skin and only a humidifier can add moisture back into the air. This …
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Three of my favorite gluten-free products.
Last spring I visited a nutritionist to learn how I could better prepare my body for pregnancy and just improve my overall health. I was not a sugar junkie or a fast food addict and I am sure by most standards I was a healthy eater. I learned so much …
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Five Fantastic Singles…
Getting sick of Christmas music? Need something a little less saccharine to keep you from going bananas by the time the holidays arrive? Well here are five antidotes that should keep your inner grinch at bay. Adele, Rolling In The Deep – You will have the first single off Adele’s …
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Black Eyed Peas – The Beginning
Loving this new dance-hall album from Black Eyed Peas. Best tracks are The Time, Fashion Beats and Light Up The Night. Download at itunes.com/blackeyedpeas.
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Do a better job giving back…
The season of giving is upon us but choosing a cause and charity worthy of your time and money can be daunting. With so many not-for-profits out there and numerous scandals involving the misuse of money, how do you know that your contribution will be put to good use? Where …
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The Best New Christmas Songs…
By now you are hearing holiday music everywhere you go…Starbucks, Saks, the supermarket – even my doctor’s office has it playing. My personal Christmas playlist was in desperate need of an update so I listened to all the new albums released in 2010 and put together this list of my …
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Some out of the box gift ideas for your guys…
Thanks to my husband for helping me come up with these six great suggestions. I think he might have used this opportunity to drop a few hints too! I steered clear of the obvious – no pajamas, cashmere sweaters or wallets. Hopefully this assortment of unexpected yet thoughtful gift ideas …
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Your holiday reading list…
A wise woman recently suggested that I dedicate a post to book recommendations. MKIA does not normally cover books - not because I don’t read but rather because I am somewhat insecure about my taste level in this area. My mother-in-law (the aforementioned wise one) knows how much I love my …
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My name is Melina Starr and MKIA is my version of the perfect online magazine. I created it for women like me who are interested in fashion, home décor, music, cooking, beauty, health and fitness and want thoughtful, researched advice on what’s worth buying and trying. Oh, and we want it to be one-click away too. That’s why everything on MKIA can be read, downloaded, purchased, or obtained in some other magical way online.
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This may not be the newest song, but I am so in LOVE. I’ve been blasting it in the car every chance I get to escape without the new babes. Check it out here
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Soulful beyond her years – Adele does not disappoint with her sophomore album. Download the entire catalog and hit shuffle – itunes.com/adele.
