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Lice!
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
One (horrifying) word: lice. Claudia Alvarez, manager at Hair Fairies in La Jolla (858-459-5423; hairfairies.com) told me that the best treatment was careful removal by hand and comb. “Lice need ...
Roller Skating in San Diego
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
“Roller skating has been around since the 1700s,” Bernice read from her iPhone. “It’s funny to think of the founding fathers on skates. I’ve always associated roller skating with the ...
Belly Dance Your Belly Away
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012
New Year, new me, etc. Maybe lose weight with…belly dancing! “I’ve danced my whole life,” said Sabrina (858-337-1728; sabrinabellydancer.com). “I studied dance at UC Irvine, and in my second year ...
Sippin' the Diem: Black Tea
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012
We spent an afternoon testing black tea in anticipation of my mother-in-law’s annual visit. Husband Patrick was assisting. The salesman at La Mesa’s All Things Bright and British said that ...
Environmentally Friendly Burial
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011
Ever since Aunt Azelda’s dog died, the dear old bird has been thinking of her own demise. “I don’t want to be in the way, Evie,” she told me. “Just ...
Let Christmas Songs Inspire Your Party Decor
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
Am I suddenly in the middle of a 1940s Christmas musical? I wondered. Images of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” danced in my head as Alexis walked around her house, dreaming ...
Mulling in S.D.
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011
“Mulling is when you infuse your cider with other flavors and aromas,” said Kathy. “You can use spices, herbs, fruits, or even sugars.” She pulled a pile of saucepans from ...
Holiday Makeup Tips: Highlighters, Glitters, and Sparkles
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011
“I think the wintertime is a great time to use your highlighters, glitters, and sparkles because it’s cold and gray outside, and you want to liven up your skin a ...
Pet Burial, Goldfish to Horse
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
Aunt Azelda’s tiny mutt Taffy has died. I’m on duty for the burial arrangements. “We have taken care of pets ranging from goldfish to horses,” says Mick Palermo of San ...
Pumpkin Pies: A Ten-Pie Test
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
“You’ll have to do without the bourbon-cherry-apple pie,” I told Patrick. “This year, I’m bringing a ready-made pumpkin pie.” A few days later, after making the store rounds, Patrick and ...
