Monthly Archives: August 2008
the great swim by gavin mortimer
Girlawhirl already knows that Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926. But what she didn’t know, until she picked up The Great Swim by Gavin Mortimer, was that there were three other women … Continue reading
Girlawhirl fashion round up week of August 29, 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
fekkai at home hair color
Girlawhirl, and a lot of her Super Pals, admit that it’s not always the cost of salon hair coloring that keeps them away. It’s also the convenience factor. Who’s got time to schedule constantly rotating appointments when an at home … Continue reading
be well mattress
Girlawhirl’s taken the greening of her apartment about as far as it can go. She’s added insulation around the windows, makes sure to use cleaning and laundry products that don’t leave a chemical residue, upgraded to organic cotton towels and … Continue reading
chocolate inspired by the candidates
With the Democratic convention just wrapping up and the Republican convention just days away, Girlawhirl and her pals are becoming more and more interested to hear what the candidates have to say. She can’t help but get caught up in … Continue reading
long slim cardigan for fall 08
As she shops for fall’s newest looks, Girlawhirl’s making sure, this year more than in seasons past, that she’s keeping an eye on her budget. That doesn’t just mean perhaps waiting for a designer piece to be marked down, but … Continue reading
fashion sales and discounts
It’s time for fall fashion shopping, but that doesn’t mean Girlawhirl’s willing to break the bank. So she’s making sure to only buy fall items she can absolutely not live without, and she’s looking for amazing sales, deals and steals. … Continue reading
oblique exercises
Girlawhirl and her Pals have some more oblique exercises coming their way. It can be tough to get in touch with the obliques but they are determined to do it. This week, trainer Tiffany Davidson has introduced the Elevated Plank … Continue reading
nike sportband
Girlawhirl was intrigued when Nike and Apple introduced the Nike+ system last year. It was so cool – so utterly space age – that she couldn’t help but notice. With a sensor that sits under the insole of a Nike+ … Continue reading
new movies, new dvds, new books, sales, new music for August 25, 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