Monthly Archives: June 2008

win a john mayer concert experience

This summer Honest Tea®, the nation’s best-selling organic beverage company, is hitting the road with Reverb on John Mayer’s 2008 Summer Tour presented by BlackBerry® and we want Girlawhirl readers to come along! As part of the “Another Kind of … Continue reading 

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new movies, new dvds, new books, sales, new music for June 30, 2008

Girlawhirl always wants to know what’s next. So she searches out what’s coming to movie theaters, DVD and CD players and bookstores and shares it with all of her closest Pals… Fantastic Sales: • For the best sales on the … Continue reading 

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50 dollar gas cards

Everyone’s feeling the pinch of skyrocketing oil prices, and of course it directly translates to the price of gas. But that doesn’t mean Girlawhirl wants to be chained to her apartment all summer long. She’s trying to be creative with … Continue reading 

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summertime hostess gifts

Girlawhirl’s truly lucky when summer rolls around. Friends who have beach houses lavish her with invites, those that live in the country make sure she’s included in the weekends that promise the most interesting activities and even far flung Super … Continue reading 

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long lasting sun protection from both uva and uvb rays

Girlawhirl’s heard much about the pros and cons of physical versus chemical sunscreens. And while the debate rages on, a recent visit to her dermatologist reinforced the fact that everyone needs a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB … Continue reading 

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the beach house by jane green

When Girlawhirl saw the cover of The Beach House by Jane Green she knew she couldn’t make it through the summer without picking it up. This is one book she’s glad she decided to judge by its cover. Besides it … Continue reading 

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Girlawhirl fashion round up week of june 27, 2008

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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presidents challenge adult fitness test

Girlawhirl remembers in grade school that every year a portion of gym class was dedicated to the President’s Physical Fitness Test. And while she had her favorite events, like the standing broad jump, there was always one that would trip … Continue reading 

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peva shower curtain

Girlawhirl’s been reading about the not-so-good-for-her chemicals vinyl products release into the air. Turns out that new car smell is actually bad for her. That’s because vinyl – or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) – contains poisonous gases such as mercury, phthalates … Continue reading 

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helena de natalio handbags

With all the frenzy surrounding so-called “It” bags, Girlawhirl’s used to having big name bags flaunted by friends and acquaintances. But she’s wondering if the financial uncertainty facing everyone this summer will curb the need to indulge in super expensive, … Continue reading 

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