A Great Opportunity for Entrepreneurs

Facebook was abuzz with posts requesting people to vote for a small business to get funded via Living Social and Chase's Mission: Small Business program that would reward winners with $250,000 grants.

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The application and voting period has ended for that contest, but if you are dying to nurture your business idea and make it a success, Daily Candy has also teamed up with Chase to bring you the Start Small Go, Big contest.

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A Way to Save at H & M!

I love me some H & M. So when I found out that you can get 20% off an item of your choice when you sign up for their email newsletter, I had to get on it.  How easy is that!

If you're worried about giving an email address out, send it to one of your crappy email addresses.  You DO have one of those, right?  The one you only use to sign up for stuff like this.  Or you can simply unsubscribe after receiving the coupon.

Anyway, here's the link to sign up.  Happy H & M'ing!

Day-Cation

With the fast pace life of New York City, it's easy to get bogged down by the daily grind of work, the commute, errands, the list goes on and on.  You probably experience this to some degree wherever you are.  Most of us have gone through that wonderful human condition called burn-out.

In the summer, New Yorkers who are fortunate enough to have the means usually escape to the Hamptons or jet off to some exotic location for the weekend.  My less-glamorous-but-still-fun version of getting away from the Concrete Jungle is taking a car or scooter trip to Robert Moses Beach.  It reminds me of my regular trips to the beach with my girlfriends in California.  It's a nice balance between relaxing and getting my body moving with some swimming.  And with a nude beach nearby, I can pretend we are in some foreign country among lots of foreign naked bodies.  It's my go-to day-cation!

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This past weekend though, we had an exciting change in routine and visited our aunt and uncle in the country! Check out our adventures in the Hudson Valley.

My First Post with Blogsy

Good morning, everyone. I started my Saturday with a fun episode of Archer (isn't that show amazing?) and a marbelized cup of Joe. And oh yes, I just coughed up the $4.99 to get the Blogsy app. I'm a miser when it comes down to spending money on apps, but I had read so many posts and articles praising Blogsy that I figured that I should give it a try. Which is what I'm doing right now.

Do You Feel the Pull...Toward Magnetic Nail Polish?

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Nail design has become a true art form. With DIY pros embellishing their fingertips with anything from gems to “caviar” (micro beads), it can seem a little daunting to embark on your own journey to make your nails stand out.

Have no fear! Magnetic nail polish is here!

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4th of July Fashion Inspiration

Do you remember Beyonce and Lady Gaga's patriotic fashion in the "Telephone" music video?

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Why not try injecting some of that red, white, and blue into your day?

Celebrity Beauty Secrets

Oh celebrities...we see them on TV and read about them in magazines. We pay to watch their movies or even buy their products.  But do you ever feel like we aren't getting anything in return?  Well, before you get too bitter, we have compiled a list of fantastic beauty secrets from our favorite famous ladies that won't require you to go out and put more money in their pockets.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones uses a honey and salt concoction to exfoliate her body, leaving her skin soft and radiant.  To brighten her smile, she uses crushed strawberries as a teeth mask. Strawberries contain malic acid which naturally lightens stains on teeth. Another fun trick Catherine has is pouring a bottle of beer through her hair (and rinsing afterward!) for more shine and body.  Why does this work? Beer is an acidic finishing rinse. The acids tighten the outer layer of the cuticle, allowing light to bounce off the smoothed cuticle to give shine. Beer also strips away all the buildup and residue that leads to flat hair.

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Carrie Underwood uses Moroccan oil in her hair daily.  If you haven't heard of this oil before, you are not alone. I had to Google it.  This rich substance is also called Argan oil, which is made from the Argan tree fruit found in, you got it, Morocco! It's known for its moisturizing powers that highly benefit the hair and skin. Carrie also claims that it cuts hair drying time with regular use.