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Revealed! Our Fall 2021 Relax & Radiate Crate
Take a peek at all the treats you may have missed .....
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
October 19, 2021
THIS WEEK
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A Gratitude Contest From ‘The Girlfriend’
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
, November 22, 2021
What friend are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?
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Don't Have Any Close Friends? You're Not Alone
By Jodie Utter
, August 17, 2021
What you need to know about friendlessness.
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The 5 Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Over 40 Needs To Have In Her Closet
By Danielle Braff
, May 4, 2021
And where you can buy them!!
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Why You're Probably Showering All Wrong
By Danielle Braff
, February 2, 2021
And damaging your skin in the process.
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SPOTLIGHT
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Here Are 7 Of The Warmest, Cutest Winter Coats In 2021
Forget bulky — these will keep you warm without making you look like a snowman.
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I Never Thought It Would Happen To Me
May 7, 2019
Eventually, I had no other choice but to throw in the towel.
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I’m Worried That I’ve Become Bad At Sex
By Anonymous
, November 16, 2021
I'm concerned that my partner might want to leave me.
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The 5 Hottest Hair Trends
By Emily Listfield
, October 3, 2017
You'll be turning heads this fall.
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The Cult Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life
There are some things that are just so amazing, everyone will be jumping on the bandwagon.
By Danielle Braff
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Hot Drinks From Around The World You Can Make At Home 
By Kathryn Streeter
, December 1, 2020
Create one of these beverages to warm up this winter.
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Easy-Peasy Dinner Recipes For People Who Say They Can't Cook
By Christine Carter
, July 27, 2021
If you need simple, like REALLY simple, then these are for you.
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How To Create The Perfect Charcuterie Board
By Randi Mazzella
, October 6, 2020
And why everyone's craving these beautiful platters of assorted goodies.
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3 Must-Try Brunch Recipes
By Monica Romano
, December 15, 2020
And just in time for the holidays!
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The 6 Amazing Beauty Items Right In Your Kitchen
By Katie Smith
, October 11, 2021
Instead of searching for the perfect hair or face mask, try these super nourishing things just a few feet away.
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4 Butt-Lifting Exercises For A Killer Body
By Katie Smith
, May 25, 2021
'After six months I could wear certain bottoms without Spanx, which was incredibly freeing.'
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Too Hot To Handle?
By Jennifer Rainey Marquez
, July 14, 2020
It’s not just your imagination — perimenopause symptoms really are worse in the summer. Here’s the best way to cope.
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The Best Shortcut For Looking Fabulous
By E.L. Peck
, July 23, 2019
We're obsessed.
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5 Key Reasons Men Over 40 Lose Interest In Sex
By E.L. Peck
, April 16, 2019
Hint: It's not you!
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