Category Archives: Gifts for Women

Fountain Pens Turned Out to Be the Smoothest Writing Instruments of All

Much too late in life, I learned what the best writing tool was. Pencils were always good, but they were too temporary. Old timey felt-tips, like Flairs and Sharpies, were strong and bold and made great signatures, but they got … Continue reading

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Joseph Joseph Index Advance Cutting Boards (MOMA Approved)

I love to cook.  I love to cook almost anything, in fact, so much so that we can’t eat the leftovers fast enough.  As a practical matter, what that means is that I spend a lot of time chopping things … Continue reading

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Clarisonic Face Scrubber Is the Electric Toothbrush for Your Skin

After a lifetime of youthful looks and clear skin, you look in the mirror and realize something isn’t quite right.  You’re not as young as you were.  Those days spent in the sun at the ocean’s edge have taken their … Continue reading

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Soehnle Scale Brings Precision to the Kitchen

What’s more frustrating that not being able to find the right measuring spoon right away? You give up, and either eyeball half of the one twice as big, or use one too small and have to dump it in and … Continue reading

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Moroccan Oil, Argan Oil … Whatever

I have been fortunate for most of my life to have super-shiny hair without much effort.  I use few chemicals; most of them are gentle.  I condition regularly.  As a teenager I went through a phase of real eggs, from … Continue reading

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Is Expensive Lingerie Worth It?

Lingerie from France and Italy is well worth the price premium over other kinds. Continue reading

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Bogue Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner Does a Professional Job and Costs About $25

It started to look like we had an awful lot of jewelry that needed cleaning, and glasses; real glasses, cheap reading glasses and cheap sunglasses. Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners seem to be so cheap online (and get such good buyer reviews) … Continue reading

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Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 is #1 for the Best Winter Lip Maintenance

That chill in the air means it’s time to snuggle.  Yay, snuggling. Hot cocoa, warm sweaters, crunchy leaves, watching football on the couch, all while huddled up with Honey.  Of course you’ll want your lips to be kissably soft for … Continue reading

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The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Makes Tea Easy

Breville Tea Maker is the alternative tea maker that gives you all the high technology and versatility of the best coffee makers. It will do everything the coffee makers will, for those who prefer tea. Continue reading

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Why Not Have Soft, Spreadable Butter?

Butter is one of those comfort foods that tastes good, and even the name “butter” makes you think of rich, wholesome, natural flavor. We love it so much that we keep it in the refrigerator so it stays fresh. Problem … Continue reading

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