Monthly Archives: June 2009

karma kraft

Posted on June 30, 2009 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl’s surrounded by fabric – her clothing, her couch, her sheets and towels. And while she’s pretty happy with all the prints, patterns and colors she’s chosen to adorn herself and her apartment, now she can go one step further … Continue reading →

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ellen sirot hand perfection

Posted on June 30, 2009 by girlawhirl

It used to be that a woman’s neck was the giveaway to her age. But now so many faces are looking years better than their age these days, so there’s another part of the body that defines a woman’s age: … Continue reading →

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five sun and sunscreen sins

Posted on June 29, 2009 by girlawhirl

While she tries her best to practice safe sun, even Girlawhirl makes a few mistakes when it comes to protecting herself from harmful UVA and UVB exposure. And she’s definitely not alone. Recently Neutrogena commissioned a survey to get a … Continue reading →

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grilling gadgets

Posted on June 26, 2009 by girlawhirl

With summer weekend grilling really heating up, Girlawhirl’s scoping out the latest and greatest in grill gadgets. She’s found slider-sized burger cooking devices, mini meat thermometers and new flavors of an all time favorite – seasoned skewers… Slider Tools Steak … Continue reading →

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holey donuts golden ticket contest winners

Posted on June 26, 2009 by girlawhirl

The winners of Holey Donuts! Golden Ticket Contest have been chosen! Packages of low fat and ultra low fat donuts, donut holes and cinnamon buns are on the way to Sindy Ho, Teddie Barrier, Casie Cardone and Jennifer Ehlers – … Continue reading →

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Girlawhirl fashion round up week of June 26, 2009

Posted on June 26, 2009 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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is water the new oil?

Posted on June 25, 2009 by girlawhirl

Will water be the oil of the next hundred years? Will fresh water be traded as a commodity, fought over at borders and considered so precious as to be called “blue gold?” More than a billion people don’t have access … Continue reading →

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best shelf bra tanks

Posted on June 25, 2009 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl wouldn’t think of playing tennis or taking an aerobics class without wearing a sports bra, but when it comes to yoga, Pilates or even a spinning class, she loves the freedom of a tank with a built in bra. … Continue reading →

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carrots cancer fighting properties

Posted on June 24, 2009 by girlawhirl

Girlawhirl recently heard that carrots cooked whole emerged from the pot both better tasting and better for her. It’s the conclusion of a study done in the UK by Newcastle University, and it’s definitely going to change the way Girlawhirl … Continue reading →

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havaianas for summer

Posted on June 24, 2009 by girlawhirl

Make no bones about it, Girlawhirl hasn’t forsaken her FitFlops, but this summer she’s completely enamored with the fun prints and designs from Havaianas. Piperlime.com has the best selection, with versions for the whole family. She’s seen them on some of … Continue reading →

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