Author Archives: The Giddy Tigress

I’m a Le Creuset Virgin and I Need Advice

So… Le Creuset, eh?  Who knew? 🙂 We scored a 10-pc set of this marvelous French-made enameled cast iron cookware recently, at more than 50% off.  I think it was because it was a discontinued color, but that’s all right…we … Continue reading

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Eyebrow Threading: Do You Like It Like I Do?

Source I’ve wanted to try eyebrow threading for a long time.  When I was in the States several years ago, I noticed there were some stalls in malls offering this service, but somehow I could not find the time to … Continue reading

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I Had A Mole Removed

I had it done not because of beauty, but because it was a necessity. Several weeks ago, I visited my dermatologist and she asked me about a tiny mole she’d notice on my chest.  I told her it did not … Continue reading

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Go Natural with Badger Sunscreens for Protection and Peace of Mind

Last year, I purchased a tube of sunscreen from Badger for my kids.  After reading EWG’s Guide to Sunscreen, it was clear that Badger produces one of the safest sunscreens around.  It came with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, … Continue reading

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Gỏi Cuốn: Simply Healthy, Seriously Addictive

It’s a known fact that I love my Vietnamese food: I can wax lyrical about a steaming hot bowl of phố, a delicious-tasting Bánh Mì or some steamed rice with a heartwarming bowl of   Bo’ Kho.  But the best appetizer … Continue reading

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