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Entries from June 2008

Pernox scrub–Looks like a prescription AND works like one!

June 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Take a look at the photo. If you are like me, you’re probably seen this product in the facial care aisle of your local pharmacy for years. The no-frills labeling style and plain, white container definitely makes the product seem out of place among the more current, attractive and graphically-designed packages of surrounding products. Pernox [...]

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Tags: Bargains · Beauty products · Sales · Skin

Gryson for Target handbags — going, going,…

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Gryson, the accessories line designed by Joy Gryson is high-end and high-priced with bags running anywhere from approximately $500 to $2,500 or more. Last year there was much buzz when Target announced that Joy Gryson would be designing a line exclusively for them. At Target prices, of course–which we all know means pleather, not leather. [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Fashion · Sales · spring 2008

Tim Russert — Gone Much Too Soon

June 13th, 2008 · No Comments

I had just walked in my front door this afternoon when my cell phone started ringing. It was Mom. As we briefly chatted, she was also turning on her TV for her daily dose of Election ’08 news coverage. My mom loves politics, you see. If you call my parent’s home around dinner time during [...]

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Tags: Celebrities · News