Volunteers Needed: Makeup Remover Challenge
September 29, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Product Reviews
Who wants to take the Makeup Remover Towelette Challenge???
All glam girls know that hitting the sheets without removing your makeup is a major beauty faux pas.
(Just think about those once-gorgeous-now-ruined satin sheets.)
In fact, dermatologist Dr. Diane Berson told me, “It’s important to remove makeup, dirt and surface oils before going to bed. Not only do they sit on the surface of the skin and clog pores but they may be further rubbed into skin by laying on a pillow.”
Do you struggle to remove every last trace of your makeup at night? Do you wake up in the …read more
Slimfast: The Finale!
June 30, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Product Reviews, Save Money
For the last few weeks, Allie and I have been doing the Sim-fast Challenge…(with minor ups and downs…it is vacation/wedding/event season!)…and we have finally reached our finale!
After a month of following the plan (to the best of our ability), Allie has lost 6 pounds and I have lost 3!
“In the morning when I have extra time, I love to put milk, the powdered drink mix, and frozen fruits in the blender to make a cold and fruity smoothie. I look forward to it every morning!” Allie says.
She goes on: “For example today, I added 1/2 cup frozen peaches and …read more
The Slim-Fast Challenge: Week 1 Recap
June 7, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty, Wellness
So, as I mentioned last week, I’m doing the Slim-Fast Challenge. The company has challenged me and a few others to try their products for a few weeks and see if it helps us get our perfect summer bod.
Or, as close to it as my non-exercising butt will get.
So far, the days have been going relatively well, but I am having problems achieving the boundaries of “sensible dinners”. I love the shakes, and have no problem drinking them for breakfast, but when you spend just about every evening at some variant of a cocktail party, how do you achieve the …read more
The Slimfast Challenge
May 29, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Product Reviews, Wellness
Exciting news from here in Alyland – Slimfast has contacted me with an awesome proposal.
As we all know, wedding and beach season has crept up on us, and all of us have a few pesky pounds we want to lose just in time. And whether you have a big party to attend, a wedding, or just want to look hot on your summer getaway, it’s crunch time!
To show how easy (and inspiring) it can be to lose a few pounds, Slimfast has issued a challenge to me: They sent everything that me and a friend need to do Slimfast for …read more






