Have you ever had your favorite powdered cosmetic (eye shadow, blush, foundation, etc.) fall and break into a million pieces. You don’t have to throw it away, you can save it by mixing a little alcohol with the powdered cosmetic until it’s a thick paste, let it dry and viola, it’s as good as new.

Another tip I want to pass along has to do with blow-drying your hair. Many of us use a round brush to add curls to the bottom of the hair to give it a bouncy full rounded look. Did you know that while using the curling brush and blow drying your hair, you should leave the brush in the curl for a few seconds after you take the blow dryer away. The secret is to let the hair cool down before removing the brush. Heat softens hair so that you can manipulate it which is why you need to leave the brush in until it cools to hold the shape. Same with hot curlers. Wait until they are completely cool before taking out.

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Ok, I have something personal to put on here. Yesterday, I received a gift that is absolutely wonderful. A friend, put a very large remote into my hands. He knew with a few kids in the house it is usually hard to put my hands on the remote that came with the TV, DVD player or cable box. I’m not big on watching TV, much too busy for that, but on the rare occasions when I want to sit down and just chill… turn off the laptop and put on a movie, I want my remote. Imagine an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper torn length wise in half. That’s how big this thing is… haven’t lost it yet. It can also be used on all my electronics. I don’t need three remotes for the TV, DVD player and cable box. This will do it all. I can already hear it, “Why do you need a remote? Get off your derriere and turn on the TV, change the channels, yourself. Why do you really need a remote?” I’m with you on that one… but, hold on a second. With my specific DVD player, you can’t advance to play without the remote, plus when the phone rings, it’s easy to grab the remote and turn the volume down and then focus on the call. I’m appreciating this gift. What product do you have that you just can’t do without? We’d love to hear about it.

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There are several celebrity babies expected to arrive during the month of February, according to reports. With the large number of celebrity pregnancies, you’d think there was something in the water! Just last month there were at least four celebrity babies born… and most born on the same day! Here are a few reportedly due in February.

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry

Amidst the 2008 celebrity baby-boom, Halle Berry’s first will soon be making its grand appearance. Halle, 41, and boyfriend Gabriel Aubry’s baby (a son?) is due on Valentine’s Day, according to a popular online celebrity magazine. Halle is being carefully monitored by a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies because she is a diabetic and also due to her age.

Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Wilkerson

It’s a February due date for actress Melissa Joan Hart’s second baby with husband Mark Wilkerson. Their first child, son Mason, turned 2 just this month. Melissa, 31, is thrilled to be expecting within mere days of her friend and co-star on Sabrina the Teenage Witch Soleil Moon Frye, who is also having her second. Melissa reportedly knows the gender, but is keeping it a secret.

Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony

Actress/singer/designer Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony may be among those celebrating a special delivery (or deliveries?) in February. According to some rumors, her due date may not be until March, but with the distinct possibility of twins arriving, there have been reports she will welcome motherhood much sooner. Her suspiciously growing “baby bump” is no longer just a “bump”. Rumors are flying of pink and blue for Jennifer.

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