| The Dot Com Woman.
Vol. 5, Issue 10
The Official Ezine of
'Dot Com Women'
EVEolution On Web
05.14.2007
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| Editor's Note
I see a lot of people
asking for alternatives to the traditional BBQ parties in summer.
Although the fun of backyard grilling lures most people, another
great party idea matches up with the sunny afternoons and evenings
of the season and are guaranteed to be an instant hit - Ice Cream
Parties! This week on Dot Com Women website, we have featured some
of the very best ideas and themes for hosting memorable Ice Cream
parties along with games, favor ideas, invitation wording ideas and
even free printable invites.
Scroll down to the
'What's Hot' section for the link and other cool stuff new on the
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Contents:
1. What's Hot at DCW
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Ice Cream Party Ideas
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Look Beautiful this Summer!
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Ideas for Re-Modeling Your Basement
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Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol
2. Business & Entertainment
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Fashion - Jewelry Trends
for 2007
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Recipes - Blackberry
Granita
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Home Improvement - Quick
and easy kitchen upgrades
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Beauty - Simple Summer
Skin Care
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DOT
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 Ice
Cream Party Ideas
One of the best ways to enjoy summer time, Ice Cream parties are an
instant hit with kids and grown ups alike. Here are themes, ideas
and tips for hosting a fun and memorable ice cream party this
summer.
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Interview with Lisa Campbell
Owner of 'My Roller Coaster Kid'
When you visit My
Roller Coaster Kid, you will realize that almost every Mom can
identify partly with the writer. The owner of the website, Lisa
Campbell is a Mom of three kids, a successful work at home parent
and a woman who has the ability to laugh away the most difficult
situation.
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the Interview
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Look
Beautiful this Summer!
Looking good despite the heat has never been easier than this. Neat
hairstyles, great-looking dresses, swimwear, good skin and hair
care, long staying makeup and the right summer products for you and
voila! You are ready to step out in the sun!
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Ideas
for Re-Modeling Your Basement
If you would like to take advantage of all the space in your home
then you may want to consider re-modeling your basement to make it
more usable. Some of your options include designing a family room,
designing a storage room, and designing a home theater room.
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Natural Ways
to Lower Cholesterol
While it's true that some individuals may require medication to help
them lower their bad cholesterol levels, many can make a difference
with natural methods. Here are some ways you can naturally lower
cholesterol by diet, exercise and nutritional supplements.
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FASHION
Jewelry Trends for 2007
At the awards shows, the celebrities
wore quite large tiered earrings with no neck adornment. The
bracelets were large and intricate. If a ring was worn, it was large
and frequently showed a colored stone. If the celebrity wore a
necklace, it was usually paired with small solitare earrings.
During Fashion week, we didn't see the huge bohemian or gypsy
jewelry of last year. The models wore only a couple of pieces of
jewelry to acessorize their outfits. Clothing has gone more
minimalist, feminine and even ladylike. The jewelry was worn to
accent, not overpower, the clothing.
Models wore simple but chunky chains and layers of chains with a
variety of shapes were seen. Some of the chains were sprinkled with
beads, with others accented with small charms. Mixed metals, using
gold and silver together provide a more casual look.
Cuff bracelets were seen on many of the models. Some of the cuffs
are large but well fitted for easy wear and copper is being shown
along with silver in some of these bracelets. Other cuffs were shown
with a mass of brilliant beads.
Statement rings with lots of color are being seen everywhere from
the runway to the red carpet and in magazines. Large colored stones
are shown set in gold and silver, but even bead rings with a cluster
of brilliantly colored glass and crystal beads are being worn in a
more casual setting. Some of these rings are being worn on the index
finger.
The big news in the jewelry catalogs is color. Swarovski has
introduced out intensely colored crystals. Freshwater pearls in
bright turquoise, fuchsia, lime and peach with unusual shapes are
available for the jewelry designer along with a wide array of
Millefiori beads for added color.
Brilliantly colored cords in leather, rubber and niobium are
emerging to beused with the simple pendants being shown during
Fashion Week. These simple pendants can be leaves, flowers or birds
in gold or silver.
Save your big pieces from last year as they will eventually come
back, but add a few large classic chains, cuffs and a big colored
ring to update your jewelry wardrobe for 2007.
Kingfisher Designs
http://www.wireweavers.com
Louise Coulson along with her husband Don designs and creates
jewelry from sterling silver and gold filled wire. Their jewelry
shows the wire used almost as if it were a fiber. The fiber arts
approach comes from Louise's long background as a weaver and the
meticulous craftsmanship is due to Don's background in engineering.
The pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited edition.
RECIPES
Blackberry Granita
Ingredients:
350g blackberries
75g caster sugar
150ml red wine
50ml cr?me de cassis
extra blackberries to serve
Directions:
Place the blackberries m a saucepan with the sugar wine crisis and
150ml water.
Bring to the boil and bubble on the simmering plate for 1 to 2
minutes or until the fruit has softened.
Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes then strain the
blackberries reserving the juice.
Place the blackberries in a blender or food processor and pulse
until well broken down.
Sieve the cooled fruit and mix the puree with the reserved juice.
Pour into a shallow non reactive metal container and freeze for at
least 2 to 3 hours or until the mixture is just firm.
Stir after the first 2 hours to break up the ice crystals.
Cover.
To serve place in the fridge for 15 minutes before needed.
Use a spoon to break down the mixture then serve in chilled glasses
with extra berries.
Serves 6
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Quick and easy kitchen upgrades: five quality changes you can
make now
(NC)—Even the most modest kitchen will benefit
from these small but stylish changes. Pick just one or do them all
if your budget allows, but any of these changes will upgrade the
look and feel of most kitchens without breaking the bank. The key to
success is quality. These are not all inexpensive changes, but
making just one or two quality additions to a kitchen is often all
it takes to upgrade the overall look.
1. Upgrade a laminate countertop with a wood
trim. If solid surface or granite just isn't in your budget, then
consider a wood trim to encase the edges.
2. Upgrade any kitchen and any counter material
with a premium sink and faucet. Spending more for a premium product
will give any kitchen a lift. Sinks and faucets are highly visible
in the kitchen, often centred under a window or in an otherwise
well-lit spot. A premium sink brand from a high-end manufacturer
such as Blanco will add drama and panache to any kitchen.
3. Replace kitchen knobs and spare no expense. If
this is your one change, then search out something unusual–not your
standard hardware store brand–and take some time to find the right
style. Some antique shops have interesting selections. Research home
decor magazines to see what you like and get new ideas, then enjoy
the hunt.
4. Consider a granite sink as an alternative to
stainless steel. Aside from being highly durable, granite adds
colour and natural warmth. Silgranit, Canada's leading coloured sink
brand, is a composite sink made of 80 per cent natural granite.
Highly durable as well as heat- and scratch-resistant, it comes in
seven colours that can be matched to your counter, backsplash or
appliance. Silgranit adds a luxurious look and feel to any
solid-surface counter, and it's ideal in drop-in sink styles in
less-expensive laminate counters. Its solidity and warmth adds
richness to the most modest of kitchens. Visit www.blancocanada.com
for more information.
5. Last but not least, remove clutter and pare
down to the essentials. The minimalist look is not only trendy, it's
practical. Not only will you feel better in an organized and orderly
kitchen, but your kitchen will look airy, fresher and brighter.
Credit: www.newscanada.com
BEAUTY
Simple Summer Skin Care
(NC)—The lazy, hazy days of summer are right
around the corner – and summer skin care doesn't have to be a chore.
Just simplify your routine with fuss-free products that are ideal
for this sizzling season.
Re-freshen up.
If the thought of layering moisturizer, sunscreen
and foundation on your face makes you break a sweat, consider
swapping them for tinted moisturizer. "Tinted moisturizer can be a
wonderful alternative to foundation for summer weather," says Lynda
Rose, vice president of sales and marketing for Mary Kay Cosmetics
Ltd. "It's lightweight and provides natural-looking coverage." Mary
Kay Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 20 is oil-free and comes
in six shades.
To revive skin when you're on the go, stash a
pack of just-add-water cleansing cloths in your summer tote.
Cleansing cloths are also a perfectly portable option for your
vacation. They're ideal to wipe away the dirt, sweat and oil that
collect on skin during high-humidity weather. Rose suggests Mary Kay
Facial Cleansing Cloths for "the soothing, botanical-enriched
formula that leaves skin feeling clean and fresh".
Look sun-sational.
Whether you're taking a dip in the pool or
celebrating on a patio, stay smudge-free with waterproof eye makeup,
including eye colour, eye liner and mascara.
And when the heat is on, Rose recommends blotting
papers – such as Mary Kay's Beauty Blotters Oil-Absorbing Tissues –
to keep makeup from melting. "They soak up oil and shine to keep
your makeup looking great."
Post-Fun in the Sun.
Applying sun protection should be a part of
everyone's summer skin care routine. But if the sun has left your
skin more baked than beautiful, post-sun products may help soothe
skin and restore its radiance. "Our new After-Sun Replenishing Gel
absorbs quickly and provides relief from dryness caused by exposure
to the sun," says Rose.
You can locate an independent beauty consultant
online at www.marykay.ca or toll-free at 1-866-455-5454.
Credit: www.newscanada.com
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