• saavy

    it feels like time for a cleanse

    Somehow the holidays have this way of leaving you feeling bloated, tired and weary when the new year rolls around… I blame the hot cocoa but I’m sure it’s probably overconsumption of everything in sight and a plentiful supply of…

  • saavy

    last minute gifts: the unique

    If you’re still looking for one good gift to share with someone this year, you may want to look towards the “unique” side of things and reach out to find gifts that are rare in some way or another. It…

  • saavy

    food trends for the new year

    Food, like fashion, has it’s trends come and go. Here is what epicurious.com has determined to be the Top 10 Food Trends for 2009 1.    “Value” is the new “Sustainable” These days, the economy dictates our cooking and shopping decisions:…

  • saavy

    a christmas cap?

    Last year, Mr. M and I set a Christmas gifting limit of $100 for each other. We hadn’t done so before, but since we we’re both traditionally big gifters and were saving every last penny for our house down payment,…

  • saavy

    skin brightener for all seasons

    Unless we’re heading out on the town, or photos are going to be taken, I’m a “moisturizer & concealer” girl 24/7. My lovely combination skin doesn’t take kindly to foundations, so when I do need to apply it, it takes…