Monthly Archives: May 2008

gifts for the high school grad

Posted on May 30, 2008 by girlawhirl

With the majority of her first round of graduation ceremonies and celebrations behind her, Girlawhirl’s attentions are turning to the next crop of grads: the high school class of 2008. This new group gives Girlawhirl a completely different set of … Continue reading →

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sex and the city book

Posted on May 30, 2008 by girlawhirl

It seems like Girlawhirl has been waiting all year, but now it’s finally here. She’s bubbling over with excitement for the big screen debut of her four favorite fabulous and fashionable friends: the ladies of Sex and the City. Since … Continue reading →

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Girlawhirl fashion round up week of may 30, 2008

Posted on May 30, 2008 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s has a lot of friends on the internet! She’s found great sites that focus on all the things she loves: fashion, makeup, handbags, shoes and more. Here’s a round up of great features and articles from some of her … Continue reading →

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beach cover-ups

Posted on May 30, 2008 by girlawhirl

Gone are the days when Girlawhirl has had to relegate one of her sundresses to be her beach cover-up. There are so many cute ones available it’s as if they’ve caught the fancy of designers everywhere. From high fashion to … Continue reading →

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bosu ballast ball

Posted on May 29, 2008 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl is no stranger to the ubiquitous stability ball. In fact, she used one as a chair for a while until she got tired of it rolling down the hall each time she stood up. So she was thrilled when … Continue reading →

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save your world

Posted on May 29, 2008 by girlawhirl

Truth be told, Girlawhirl is often confused by all the “green” claims she reads on labels and sees on advertisements and in stores. With companies clamoring to out-eco each other, and pledging that a purchase of their products will indeed … Continue reading →

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wholemato ketchup

Posted on May 29, 2008 by girlawhirl

With summertime barbecues on her agenda, Girlawhirl is stocking up on summer staples. Something that recently caught her eye in the health food store was Wholemato, a different kind of ketchup… What makes Wholemato™ Organic Agave Ketchup so different is … Continue reading →

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great tips for hosting weekend guests

Posted on May 28, 2008 by girlawhirl

Even though a bit of prep and planning goes into hosting weekend guests, Girlawhirl loves it. She’s usually excited to see whomever it happens to be that’s visiting, and with a few small tweaks, she can turn her Lilliputian apartment … Continue reading →

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gladiator sandals

Posted on May 28, 2008 by girlawhirl

When it comes to trends there are some that Girlawhirl buys into big time – skinny black pants and cashmere sweaters – and others that she’s not sure she wants to spend more than a little of her fashion budget … Continue reading →

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portable sunscreen products

Posted on May 27, 2008 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl knows that she needs to apply sunscreen as part of her daily routine. And she does, by using a body lotion that contains an SPF of 15 along with ingredients that also block UVA rays. But along with the … Continue reading →

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