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Grateful for the Mama | Feel Good Friday 050616

I mention the mama a lot on this blog, and not only because she’s been a constant reader since ::gasp:: 2007!, but mainly because she’s been a constant supporter of this blogger since 1984. My mom is a business partner, co-investor, best friend, champion, teacher, and provider. She has the most integrity of any person I have…

The Power of a Pup | K9s for Warriors

“War is ugly… it is not pretty,” says Shari Duval. “These men and women write a blank check to our country and give their lives. They come home from combat aschanged people. They’re depressed, angry, and have survivor’s guilt. We have a responsibility to take care of these veterans. That is why I am here.…

Get a Free $20. Seriously.

Your first round this weekend is on me. Clink, clink. This is real life. This is your local neighborhood faux celebrity giving you free money. A free $20. Here’s what to do: Book a free ($25 value) appointment on Maven with the code lyssavip by this Friday. Complete the appointment before next week. GET $20 in cash…

UD eyeball Instructions

Thank goodness for instructions. I like to think my past as a beauty editor gave me some insight into makeup … But frankly, I’m just wrong. I know nothing like Jon Snow. Urban Decay, however, knows everything. And they share their knowledge with me in this handy card that came with my Naked Smoky palette,…

National Park Week! Get Outside!

Go to ANY National Park(s) for free this entire week, through Sunday! The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite everyone to celebrate National Park Week. From April 16 – 24, you are invited to celebrate all that America’s more than 400 national parks have to offer; in honor of the National Park Service Centennial this year, all…