Monthly Archives: April 2009

dan browns the lost symbol

Talk about pent-up demand: The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown’s much anticipated follow-up to The DaVinci Code is scheduled to hit bookstore shelves on September 15th – but much to Girlawhirl’s surprise, it was the #1 book sold on barnesandnoble.com last … Continue reading 

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grab n go healthy foods

Girlawhirl finds herself out and about more these days – whether it’s accompanying a Super Pal to her child’s soccer or baseball game or bringing her lunch to the park instead of eating at her desk. Sometimes she’s in control … Continue reading 

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ultimate summer slimdown with david kirsch

It kicks off online Friday, May 1 and plenty of Super Pals are signing up for a chance to participate in trainer David Kirsch’s Ultimate Summer Slimdown – a three week program designed to increase energy and reduce body fat… … Continue reading 

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michelle obamas clear plastic belt

Much has been made of how Michelle Obama presents herself. From her buff upper arms (Bare today? Covered tomorrow?) to how she mixes items from the J.Crew catalog with precious designer pieces and whether she’s doing enough – or if … Continue reading 

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long sleeve training tops

With longer days ahead and temperatures warming up, Girlawhirl’s taken her treadmill routines outside. Trainer Tiffany Davidson is at her side, and they’ve jump roped, run intervals and stopped to incorporate sets of strength moves like lunges and squats in … Continue reading 

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cell phones on during the opera

It’s one of the most embarrassing things – when a cell phone rings in the middle of a performance or movie. Girlawhirl’s seen it happen so many times – and luckily she’s never been the culprit. But this week, during … Continue reading 

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save 25 percent on designer handbags online

There’s not much time to deliberate, because the sale ends Wednesday night, but until then Girlawhirl and all her Super Pals can take 25% off all full priced handbags at shopbop.com. Girlawhirl can’t help but click on over and take … Continue reading 

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color play makeup palette

Girlawhirl loves a beauty bargain, and she’s found one that makes making-up for spring and summer a whole lot of fun! All she needs to get her face on is Sephora’s Color Play Palette… The slim almost-square compact contains a … Continue reading 

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benefit cosmetics mothers day sweepstakes

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with something that makes mom feel pretty? Benefit Cosmetics is taking that thought and turning it into a special Mother’s Day Sweepstakes. With one entry Girlawhirl can score beauty goodies for not … Continue reading 

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seven reasons why I love my mother contest

When Mother’s Day rolls around, it’s not just Girlawhirl’s mother she thinks of, but all of her Super Pals who are mothers as well. This year, on the sly, she’s helping all the kiddies enter the Seven Reasons Why I … Continue reading 

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