Erin Phillips
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Worst Movie Ever – Something Borrowed
September 8, 2011 Last weekend my boyfriend Ross and I headed to the movie store. He wanted to see “Paul”, and since it seemed pretty boyish – I got to choose a chick flick. Let me just tell you, I picked the WRONG one. And a side note, Paul was super funny – which made my pick ALL the worse.
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The Fattiest Foods in America!
September 4, 2011 YIKES! Some of these meals really pack an unhealthy punch! ~Erin
Eating fat won't make you fat any more than eating money will make you rich.
Sure, if you stuff enough cold, hard cash down your gullet, your belly will probably stick out like an overfed oil exec. Same with fat. Fat keeps us full, and healthy fats like those found in seafood and many plants help protect against heart disease. But most of us are eating way, way too much of the wrong kinds—and getting fatter in return.
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Best Labor Day Deals
September 3, 2011 I am ALWAYS looking for good deals - here are a list of good ones for Labor Day! ~Erin
It's sad to realize that the season is winding down. But, indeed, Labor Day is here. That means a farewell to pool parties and summer hours — but heralds the arrival of the Labor Day holiday sales extravaganza, when many stores offer special discounts on summer clothing and accessories and end-of-season furniture and housewares.
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Controversial T-Shirt Pulled Off The Market
September 1, 2011 JC Penny is usually a safe bet for clothes for kids – however recently this T Shirt was put on the shelves. After parents complained, they decided to pull it. What do you think? Are these shirts going to far? ~Erin
A few months ago, the Internet was up in arms over a white David & Goliath T-Shirt that read, in pink bubble letters, “I’m too pretty to do math.” Then there was the one with “Future Trophy Wife” written on it.
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7 Places that are Cheap Now
August 21, 2011 There's still time to get in a vacation this summer! Here's where to go NOW! ~Erin
Earlier this month, the New York Times announced the coming of a "double dip recession:" The United States economy seems to be approaching a financial danger zone for the second time since December 2008
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Fight, Fight! Paula Deen Tells Anthony Bourdain To ‘Get a Life’
August 20, 2011 I am a huge Anthony Bourdain Fan! WATCH OUT Paula Deen :) ~Erin
Every once in a while, a celebrity feud comes along that makes past celebrity feuds pale in comparison. The Paula Deen-Anthony Bourdain food fight (har har) is one instance of a famous-on-famous smackdown that is so nasty and unexpected and awesome, it will most certainly be a starred footnote within the enemies' respective Wikipedia pages until the end of time. Or something.
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Kardashian Wedding Groomsman Tells All
August 19, 2011 That didn't take long! Kim Kardashian's wedding is this weekend! AND OF COURSE, they will air it for their TV show! Will you watch? ~Erin
Just days before her highly anticipated wedding, Kim Kardashian was out Wednesday night at Colony Night Club in Hollywood doing what she does best: promoting her latest product (this time it's Kardashian Kollection for Sears) and filming her hit reality show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians
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How to Win at Rock, Paper, Scissors
August 18, 2011 I went back and forth when deciding whether or not to post this article, you see – I play to win. I wanted to keep all the secrets to myself! ~Erin
In the game Rock, Paper, Scissors, two opponents randomly toss out hand gestures, and each one wins, loses or draws with equal probability. It’s supposed to be a game of pure luck, not skill — and indeed, if humans were able to be perfectly random, no one could gain an upper hand over anyone else.
There’s one problem with that reasoning: Humans are terrible at being random.
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Real Housewives To Go On Tour
August 15, 2011 What the BLEEP (Sorry mom) - The Real Housewives are set to go out on "tour"! What do you think they will do? Sing show tunes? Act? Probably just argue. ~Erin
The tour will stop in three cities -- Atlantic City, New Jersey; Hammond, Indiana; and Atlanta -- and each show will feature four cast members from various "Housewives" franchises talking about their reality-show experiences
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The Simplest Way To Improve Your Run
August 14, 2011
I suck at running, BUT am determined to run my second ever 5K the end of September to benefit Haven! Here's a great article about improving your run! ~Erin
Whether you’re propelling yourself across a finish line or racing around the block, your lungs are just as important as your legs. After all, becoming a better endurance athlete is all about improving aerobic function, a factor of which is your body’s ability to take up oxygen and turn it into energy that will keep you going for a long distance at a relatively low intensity.
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Faye Dunaway To Fight Eviction
August 13, 2011 Hmm..my guess is she can afford a little rent increase, what do you think? ~Erin
NEW YORK — Actress Faye Dunaway plans to fight a lawsuit aiming to evict her from her rent-controlled apartment in New York, her attorney said Thursday.
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Workers Win Lottery After Getting Laid Off
August 12, 2011 Everyone always dreams of winning the lottery! Good news for 18 people who currently won big!!
OTTAWA, Canada — Disappointment turned into celebration and happiness after a group of manufacturing plant employees in Ottawa won $7 million in the lottery a day after their company announced layoffs, reported CBC News.