Amy: “We Just Clicked.” #JuneWeddings

June 7, 2015
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Amy and Benji Chicago November 22, 2014 Benji and I were set up by a mutual friend.  We had so much in common from the very beginning.  We just clicked.  For our first date, we went to Tavern on Rush.  It was a lot of fun. When planning a wedding, you get to celebrate your […]

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She Went Outside Her Comfort Zone and Found the Love of Her Life #JuneWeddings

June 7, 2015
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Becky and Adam Bartlett August 8, 2014 I met Adam on eharmony.  He was my third date on the website!  On our first date, we went to Fox and the Hound.  I remember after our first date I told my mom that this was the man I was going to marry.  He made me want […]

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Have Faith and Fall in Love #JuneWeddings

June 7, 2015
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Sheena and David River Grove October 2, 1999 David and I met at the Baja Beach Club at North Pier.  At first sight, I was attracted to his height.  I like tall men!  David loved my eyes.  For our first date, David tried to take me to a concert, and that didn’t work out.  Instead, […]

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These Two Teachers Created Some Chemistry #JuneWeddings

June 7, 2015
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Tracy and Don Mount Prospect July 31, 1993 I used to teach with Don’s mom.  I went to a DePaul vs. Loyola basketball game, and his mom pointed Don out to me in the stands.  I waved to him from afar.  The next Monday at school, his mom told me that her son had asked […]

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True Life: I was Cyber Bullied

June 2, 2015
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Growing up, I had the same group of girlfriends ever since I was in kindergarten.  The same seven girls and I celebrated all of our milestones together:  our first kisses, graduating, going to high school, and our first dances.  By my senior year of high school, I decided to venture out and associate with other […]

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Does Summer Make Your Happier?

June 2, 2015
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Happy summer!  The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you feel… happy!  The mood boost caused by summertime is the increase of vitamin D.  Vitamin D provides more dopamine and serotonin in the brain, thus releasing happy chemicals.  So get out in the sun and get happy!  But first remember to apply sunscreen. […]

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Welcome, Caitlyn! #CaitlynJenner

June 2, 2015
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Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, debuted her Vanity Fair cover on June 1.  Once the cover hit the Internet, social media exploded with stories and Tweets.  Interestingly enough, Jenner, 65, chose Caitlyn with a “C” and not a “K,” thus separating herself from the Kardashian clan.  Jenner did an interview with Diane Sawyer, […]

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How To Do a Fishtail Braid

June 2, 2015
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  Prep hair with a dry texturizing spray, then split into two equal parts. Grab a small piece of hair from the outside of the left part, and cross it over to join the right part. Grab a small piece from the outside of the right part, and cross it over to join the left […]

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Keep Your Eyes Safe

May 17, 2015
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How do you apply your eyeliner?  According to a Chicago based eye doctor, don’t put your eyeliner directly in your eye ducts.  Apply your eyeliner on the outside of your eye ducts.  Putting makeup directly in your eyes could lead to eye infections.  Also, always remove your eyeliner properly with eye maker remover.  

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Blush and Be Happy

May 17, 2015
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Who hasn’t had a beauty blunder with their blush?  To avoid a cakey look, mist your palms with water and lightly pat your cheeks after applying your blush.  It will make you blush look natural, and you won’t see the powder sitting on your skin.  #HellYeah Source:  Redbook Magazine

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