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		<title>Eyelash Extensions For The Wedding &#8211;  And The Honeymoon!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melisa Ferriola - lasting looks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Wedding Day.  The planning and preparation.  So much to consider, so many choices to make. You look to the experts to make your day the best it can be. As you arrange appointments for your hair and nails, consider a makeup professional for picture perfect makeup and lash extensions! ]]></description>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> The Wedding Day.  The planning and preparation.  So much to consider, so many choices to make. You look to the experts to make your day the best it can be. As you arrange appointments for your hair and nails, consider a makeup professional for picture perfect makeup and lash extensions! Tears of joy lead to mascara smudge – even when professionally applied.  Waterproof mascara isn’t a good solution when it leaves your lashes dry and brittle and doesn’t provide the best look possible. False eyelashes look fake, are hard to apply and may disastrously fall off at the most inopportune moment!  The solution will not only last you through your special day, but will go with you on your entire honeymoon!  Eyelash Extensions.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Extensions are a fantastic alternative because of their natural (or dramatic) look, ease of application, and affordability. They will accentuate and enhance your look to give you photos of a lifetime, without worry. Questions? Here are some that we hear every day and answers that will have you batting your brilliantly lashed eyes for your special occasion:</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #23bc8a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong><em>What are eyelash extensions?</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">The extensions themselves are perfectly polished polyester points. They come in a variety of thicknesses, colors and degrees of curl. There are various brands on the market as well as types of lashes. A lash artist can determine the best “lashscape” for your lifestyle and special occasion.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #23bc8a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong><em>How long do they last?</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Your lash extensions, when properly applied, will last as long as your natural lash is attached to you. Some will pop off, but with a good adhesive and technique you’ll be able to enjoy your lashes through your honeymoon. Our natural lashes shed about 3 to 4 lashes a day.  If an extension is attached, it will fall off with your natural lash. So…if you get a set applied and care for them delicately, you will still have lashes left in 3, 4 even 5 weeks. To keep your lashes looking fresh, Lasting Looks recommends refining fills every 2 to 4 weeks.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #23bc8a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong><em>I was told to ask for Novalash (or Xtreme Lash, or 3D Lash).  Why is that?</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Novalash, Xtreme Lash and 3D Lash are brand names. They are also training companies and lash supply companies. While training and supplies from these companies are very good it really comes down to the knowledge, skill and talent of the lash technician.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #23bc8a;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong><em>How long does it take to apply the lashes?</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Your appointment time depends on how many lashes you are getting. At Lasting Looks, we like to keep eyelash extensions affordable for all budgets.Therefore, we offer different size sets:  Wink, Demi and Full. A Wink Set is 20 to 25 lashes per eye; about 45 minutes.  A Demi Set is 40 to 60 lashes per eye; about 60 to 75 minutes. A Full Set is 70 to 100 lashes per eye; 90 to 120 minutes. Set sizes are not universal and can be independently defined by a salon. Be sure to ask about the number of lashes you are getting when you are booking your appointment.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Whether you want lashes for your wedding day and honeymoon, or an every-day look to restore lashes of your youth, Lasting Looks has the professional, perfected technique, applied by a licensed, certified and experienced Eyelash Extension Specialist. Safe and affordable, trust your eyes to Lasting Looks! www.LastingLooksForYou.com</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 13.5px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">In 2006, after a 20 year corporate career, Melisa Ferriola opened Lasting Looks – a permanent cosmetics studio, lash bar and day spa now located in Hockessin, Delaware. The Lasting Looks’ mission starts with the desire to empower women to take charge of their appearance and to put their best image forward.  Come experience the Lasting Looks difference for all your skin care needs.</span></p>
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		<title>My Caterer Ruined My Reception</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherms Catering</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being in this business as long as I have, I’ve heard my share of horror stories about caterers cutting corners, later charging hidden costs, or staff clashing with location staff.
This business is incredibly competitive and believe me caterers are counting on your limited knowledge of exactly how we operate. Let me lift the napkin for you.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: right; "><em><strong>By &#8220;Sherm&#8221;</strong></em></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">Being in this business as long as I have, I’ve heard my share of horror stories about caterers cutting corners, later charging hidden costs, or staff clashing with location staff. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">This business is incredibly competitive and believe me caterers are counting on your limited knowledge of exactly how we operate. Let me lift the napkin for you. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="font: 17.0px 'Helvetica Neue Light'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">Fresh vs. Frozen </span><span style="font: 17.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">~</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> ALWAYS taste test your menu. You may pay a small fee for the opportunity, but better to find out now whether the chicken breast you’ve chosen will be fresh or thawed. Believe me, they taste different. Just because someone you know liked the food a year ago, doesn’t mean the same chef is still working at that establishment. This is your special day you should like the food they are serving.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="font: 17.0px 'Helvetica Neue Light'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">Chinet vs. China</span><span style="font: 17.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;"> ~</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> Does it really make a </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;">difference? Not if you have a great caterer! If guests are going to remember something it’s not going to be your china pattern, it will be the rubbery chicken! Review your catering package closely and if you’re on a budget, this is where you can afford to skimp. A well connected and knowledgeable caterer has access to plastic ware and plates that look just like china and at half the cost of the real thing.</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="font: 17.0px 'Helvetica Neue Light'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">Have It Your Way</span><span style="font: 17.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;"> ~</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px color;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">This is your special day, so make sure you get what you want. You should interview companies until you find one that agrees to personalize your menu. With food allergies these days, there are so many dietary needs to consider. A good caterer will accommodate all your needs. Consider children attending the reception, will your caterer provide child-friendly options. <strong>PBJ and Filet? Why not?</strong> </span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; min-height: 11px; text-align: right; "><a href="http://shermscatering.com" target="_blank"></a><br />
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="font: 17.0px 'Helvetica Neue Light'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">Location, Location, Location; is not just for Real Estate </span><span style="font: 17.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">~</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><br />
More than likely you’ve often dreamt of your wedding day way before your thoughts turned </span>to selecting a caterer. The setting is important from many aspects; the décor and accessibility and can they accommodate all your guests. It is important to consider whether your caterer can accommodate your every need on-site (whether an indoor or outdoor wedding) but, MORE IMPORTANTLY, you need to learn about whether your caterer has a good relationship with the location. The last thing you need the day of the wedding is conflict between the reception site and your caterer.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="font: 17.0px 'Helvetica Neue Light'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;">The Biggie: Hidden Costs</span><span style="font: 17.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; letter-spacing: -0.3px color;"> ~</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><br />
Read your contract closely. Let me say that again READ YOUR CONTACT CLOSELY.  Is gratuity included? Is there a room fee? Are there charges for set-up and/or clean-up? Did you take copious notes during your conversation with the caterer; refer back to those notes before you sign anything.</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"> Double check your package, is everything you want </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">included? There may be an up-grade charge for certain items. Remember, no matter how large or small the company they may not remember all the little details that aren’t so little to you a year later.</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #4b0302;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>With more than 20 years in the culinary business, “Sherm’s” experience runs the gamut from operating small kitchens to fine dining at Harry’s Savoy restaurants. He has studied HRIM at Del Tech and the University of Delaware. Sherm and his partner own and operate two very successful cafes with the third venue; The Skyline Grill, Sherm’s Catering will be catering events downstairs opening earlier spring in Pike Creek with full catering services.</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #4b0302;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><strong>Testimonials: </strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“I used Sherm’s Catering for my daughter’s bridal </em></span><em>shower &#8230; His service and staff were excellent. </em><em>The food was wonderful and I received many compliments from my guests especially about his crab dip and homemade chips! The prices were great and there was an abundance of food. I highly recommend him for your next event.” </em><em>~ Judith Stives;  Bear, DE</em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“We had Sherm and his group assist us with a fundraiser for March of Dimes. They were wonderfully professional and FUN to work with. There were RAVE reviews from all of our guests on the food. Thank you to all your staff for making our event such a raving success!!” </em></span><em>~  Sue Sokira; Wilmington, DE</em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><em>“I have used Sherm’s catering for multiple events ranging from small office parties to large benefit </em><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>fundraisers. The prices are the best around and the </em></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><em>food is incredible! At every event, we’ve<br />
</em></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em> </em></span><em> received so many compliments </em><em>about the food!”</em><em>~  Danielle; Newark, DE</em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“I will gladly say that I am repeat customer and have been since day one. Excellent food, great customer service and the price is always right. Keep up the good work Sherm and Company!” </em></span><em>~ Mallory Cicchetti; Wilmington, DE</em></p>
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		<title>A Rock And Roll Event!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Club Phred</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Club Phred is a group of musicians who on average have over thirty years of professional experience.
We all share a love of classic 60’s and 70’s music and have deep roots in the Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey tri-state area. Club Phred formed in 2002 and has performed with the likes of Mark Farner Formerly of Grand Funk Railroad and opened up for Pete Best the original drummer of “The Beatles” and The Marshall Tucker Band. Club Phred has won numerous awards from the Delaware media.]]></description>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #3747e4;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.6px;"><strong>Club Phred is a group of musicians who on average have over thirty years of professional experience.</strong></span><span style="font: 10.5px 'Helvetica Neue'; letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">We all share a love of classic 60’s and 70’s music and have deep roots in the Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey tri-state area. Club Phred formed in 2002 and has performed with the likes of </span><span style="font: 14.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; letter-spacing: -0.3px;"><strong>Mark Farner</strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> Formerly of Grand Funk Railroad and opened up for Pete Best the original drummer of “The Beatles” and The Marshall Tucker Band. Club Phred has won numerous awards from the Delaware media.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">Member Fred Dawson says “The members of Club Phred think that there is an audience out there for classic rock ‘n’ roll. Club Phred wants to play a regular venue, as our followers want to see repeat performances of that genre of music. CP also wants to do fund raisers for worthy causes. This is a simple way for many folks to support their favorite charity, have a great time, and an easy way for the charity to make money.”</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><strong><em>“Jamming with Club Phred is really fun. They play all of my favorite tunes. They are all really nice people that collectively have a “vibe.” All great players on their instruments. Playing with Club Phred is like having dinner at someone’s house.” </em></strong></span><strong><em>~ Late Show with David Letterman </em></strong><strong><em>Musician Tom “Bones” Malone</em></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><em>“Playin w/Club Phred was a gas – certainly not some amateur band… all you guys (&amp; gal) </em></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>sounded really great.”    ~ Bruce Kapler, Saxophonist/Late Show with David Letterman Musician</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“Just watched Club Phred’s video! You guy’s rock! Can’t wait to sit in!”   ~ Micky Dolenz</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“Bravo! Bravo!! Bravo!!! What a FABULOUS EVENING!!! Everyone who attended your performance at the conclusion of our dance-a-thon has been raving and already asking for an encore. Old, middleaged, and young couldn’t help but dance to your music. You have enchanted us and we are adoring fans! Thank you so very much for helping our young people to organize a fund raiser and to rally the older members of our congregation to join them in an evening of fun. It was a great blending of ages and it was inspiring to see how they supported each other and shared the common love of music and Club Phred. I think that our young people saw that older folk are really just older kids. Thank you very, very much!!”  ~ Annette Mehan/The young and old people of First Presbyterian Church</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“Just returned from our class reunion where your </em></span><em>band was a real hit! We enjoyed your Motown </em><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>Medley, Lady Marmalade and the saxophone is the best. Thank you all for providing so many memories through your music.”    ~ Linda L. Gerace</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><em>“WOW – what a way to ring in the new year! </em><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>Thanks so much for another great New Year’s Eve! Last year we attended your party and had a rockin good time! We were invited back for year #2 and we are hooked! Club Phred – you rock!”  ~ Pam Chambers</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.5px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>“I recently had Club Phred play at my graduation party. With over 80 people at the party, not one person had a complaint. The band sounded great and they were a delight to be around. I am just trying to come up with another excuse for a party so I can have them play again. I could not have asked for a better graduation party and Club Phred was </em></span><em>one of the main reasons it was so great. </em><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>Thank again guys!”   ~ Nick DeCaire</em></span></p>
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		<title>I Just Got Back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Crystal Gooding</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Lodge at Woodloch Spa, an all–inclusive Destination Spa.
This facility is part of the Woodloch Pines Resort – Hawley, PA. I have just returned from a wonderful 3 days at The Lodge at Woodloch Spa. This is one Destination Spa you definitely want to experience. Please note that this Spa caters to both men and women. Knowing that, I convinced my husband to join me.]]></description>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><strong>The Lodge at Woodloch Spa, an all–inclusive </strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.4px;"><strong>Destination Spa.</strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">This facility is part of the Woodloch Pines Resort – Hawley, PA.</span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I have just returned from a wonderful 3 days at The Lodge at Woodloch Spa. This is one Destination Spa you definitely want to experience. Please note that this Spa caters to both men and women. Knowing that, I convinced my husband to join me. We both were pleasantly surprised to find that we were not the only couples there. This location was a wonderful respite from the city, the kids, work and all else that occupies your mind.</p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Upon arrival, I knew this was going to be a wonderful experience. </span>The first thing I noticed was that ALL staff members (from the front gate to house keeping) were very warm, courteous, and made you feel that no request was too big or to small. Oh did I mention, valet parking.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Rooms were comfortable with marble bathrooms and balconies with a view.</p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Dining experience (all meals included with your stay) &#8211; delicious, healthy, well done. I actually slowed down to savor every bite. Oh, and the </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">deserts were great too. I must</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> mention Robin and her team added to the experience.<br />
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><strong>Activities –</strong> outdoor (e.g., hiking, walking, kayaking) or indoor (e.g., exercise and art classes, cooking demonstrations, invited speakers, and wine tasting). You also have access to their signature golf course.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The variety and quality of classes </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">coupled with great instructors were excellent.</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>While there, Jeanne Herrmann- Golf &amp; Spa Sales Mgr., gave me a tour of the entire Woodloch Pines Resort property and shared their history, vision and growth of the many facilities that encompass the Woodloch </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">Resort.They have recently added a new entertainment theater with</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> Off-Broadway type theme shows that we truly enjoyed.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.4px;"><strong>The Spa –</strong> Has everything you could </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">think of and more. In addition to being a 5 star facility, there is an outdoor horizon whirlpool looking out over a</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.4px;"> forested area and a two-tiered waterfall </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">whirlpool near the glassed-in indoor pool. Tip: the indoor waterfall was great as a quick shoulder massage.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Lodge at Woodloch Spa was a great getaway and a memorable experience. Who would have thought this was so close to home. For further information on this location or if you would like to plan a girlfriend getaway, please don’t hesitate to contact me.</span></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>With all our traveling together, my husband and I have never used a travel agency. Preparing to plan our honeymoon, together we’ve decided to use a travel agency because it was for a special occasion and we used Simpson Travel, which was a referral from our parents. It was the best decision we’ve made! Our agent was Crystal, and we were taken care of extremely well. All of the location options she recommended to us made it hard to decide. Finally we decided on the resort, Royal in Cancun. It was AMAZING! The staff was magnificent and made us feel like royalty. We are looking forward to using Simpson Travel again for future travel.   ~ R &amp; J Smith</em></span></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 9.5px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; text-align: left; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><em>Crystal, I wanted to write to let you know how much I appreciated the fantastic service you provided during the planning of my trip to Barbados. You made the planning effortless, for me, from beginning to end. You were very knowledgeable and organized making it a pleasure working with you. I have to say, you really went out of your way to ensure that all of the things I wanted to do, and/or attend were scheduled.  ~ Michelle B.</em></span></p>
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		<title>For The Love Of Flowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Belak Flowers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barbara Williams, a floral designer for over 30 years, is co-owner of Belak Flowers.
“Keeping abreast of the top trends in color and design and floral selection is an essential part of this job: maintaining the traditional values of service and quality is our top priority,” Barb says.
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Barbara Williams, a floral designer for over 30 years, is co-owner of Belak Flowers. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“Keeping abreast of the top trends in color and design and floral selection is an essential part of this job: maintaining the traditional values of service and quality is our top priority,” Barb says.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 14.0px 'Segoe Script'; color: #fd9d72;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong>Have Fresh Flowers Delivered to the office  every  Monday Morning</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">“We design seasonal, long-lasting arrangements for many local businesses on a weekly basis. Because together we select the flowers and the color palette, the creations are always different. We typically alternate between exotic tropical designs, contemporary minimalistic designs, and more traditional gardeny designs. The variety of floral material is almost limitless from season to season, giving us and our customers a wide array of choices.” Barb usually visits the office where the arrangement will be viewed to ensure that the finished product fully compliments its setting</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><a href="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/belak_am12_1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-17118" title="belak_am12_1" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/belak_am12_1.jpg" alt="belak_am12_1" width="216" height="290" /></a>“The cost of the containers is not included in the price of the arrangements since the containers are rotated weekly and returned to us. There is never a delivery charge added to these orders as a complimentary service to our weekly business account holders.” </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“I enjoy creating the weekly bouquets from the moment I begin to peruse the available flowers to collecting the appropriate containers to assembling what we’ve selected into a design that meets the customer’s vision.” Delivery is usually made early on Monday morning so as to greet the staff with “a new look” every week. Delivery time and date is, of course, adjusted to suit each customer. “Our arrangements are almost always taken home at the end of the week to be enjoyed by a staff member,” Barb adds.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Call to set up an appointment for Barb to come out and view your office, reception or lobby space. This is the best time to agree on the size and price of your weekly arrangements, as well as listing any restrictions or flowers that should not be used. Once you have set up a delivery day and time, you’ll be ready to enjoy fresh flowers at the office each week!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><em>“Every Monday I look forward to see what type of beautiful, unique and long lasting arrangement BelakFlowers has sent us. We always get more than our moneys worth. For both personal and business matters, I wouldn’t trust anyone else but Belaks.”   ~ Cami</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><em>“Mondays do not seem as drab as soon as our new design is delivered. It is something everyone is the office makes sure they get to see, and there are always great comments. It energizes us and the office.” </em></span><em>~ Sharon</em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><em>“We have another office out of the area:  at one point, we were trying to reflect the look from that office’s weekly fresh arrangement; now it is the other way around.  ~ Mike</em></span></p>
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		<title>Health Maintenance For Your Jewelry?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sayers jewelers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Love Doctors at Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists have over sixty years experience in jewelry therapy.
 Our specialties include but are not limited to; Heart rates elevated with the addition of a gold or platinum band applied to the ring finger of a lady or gentlemen. Eyes dialated with the brilliance of fine quality diamonds. The sense of well being knowing you have a safe investment in precious metals and diamonds.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><em><strong><a href="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/The_Sayers.jpg"><img style="float: left; border: 0px initial initial;" title="The_Sayers" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/The_Sayers.jpg" alt="The_Sayers" width="212" height="140" /></a>By Ron &amp; Tom Sayers –<br />
Graduates Gemologist (GIA)</strong></em></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">The Love Doctors at Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists have over sixty years experience in jewelry therapy.</span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Our specialties include but are not limited to; Heart rates elevated with the addition of a gold or platinum band applied to the ring finger of a lady or gentlemen. Eyes dialated with the brilliance of fine quality diamonds. The sense of well being knowing you have a safe investment in precious metals and diamonds. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You maintain your physical health to live longer and feel better. We maintain your prized jewelry possessions to extend their life and beauty.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"><a href="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_am12_3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16714" title="Sayers_am12_3" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_am12_3.jpg" alt="Sayers_am12_3" width="194" height="259" /></a> </span>We can do a jewelry face lift to make your rings look younger. At your request we can do implants on your rings to enhance the size of your diamonds and get that Wow from your friends.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #7c0806;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><strong><em>Spring,  a time to clean, repair, restore, or remake your existing jewelry.<a href="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_am12_1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-16711" title="Sayers_am12_1" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_am12_1.jpg" alt="Sayers_am12_1" width="194" height="178" /></a><br />
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>With spring just around the corner you should be preparing for the more active live style</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">the warm weather will bring. It is the perfect time to have your jewelry professionally cleaned and checked for stone security. Most folks are unaware that gold or platinum can wear off  of the prong tips on rings and chain links and clasps can become dangerously worn to the point of loss.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At least once a week a customer comes to us to supply them with a new diamond for their engagement or wedding band because they forgot to have their jewelry professionally checked for security. How sad to wait on a customer  who has lost the diamond they were engaged with, or possibly one that was a cherished gift from a parent or child. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists  we have  a highly trained staff of technicians  with  state of the art equipment to handle any inspection </span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">or repair situation. Our inspections are conducted with the use of high powered gem microscopes which can detect hair line cracks in prongs and ring mountings that can go undetected with ordinary jewelers loupes. We also link these microscopes to monitors so you can see for yourself  that your jewelry is either safe to wear or in need of service. And best of all, your jewelry is inspected and cleaned in our ultrasonic cleaners free of charge.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">Should you need a simple repair, refinish, or complete restoration, all work is done on site with meticulous attention to detail.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">Should your jewelry be beyond practical or cost effective repair  the gems can be remounted in into new jewelry items. These can be basic solitaire rings or one of our many ring mountings with side diamonds to give your original diamond a new updated look. We have hundreds in stock to choose from and many can be reset for you the same day. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px color;"><strong><a href="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_am12_2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16712" title="Sayers_am12_2" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_am12_2.jpg" alt="Sayers_am12_2" width="194" height="237" /></a>Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists</strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"> has two full time GIA graduate gemologists to serve you as well as other staff members that have their diamond diplomas. You are assured you are dealing with a professional who knows his product and can guide you in the right direction to make sure your jewelry investment is a wise one.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"><em>•  Dear Ellen and Ron,</em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"><em>Thank you so much for making sure my new wedding band was finished so quickly, and it is beautiful. I ‘m so happy with it. We had the renewal ceremony this past Saturday and it was just what we were hoping for. This may sound vain, but I look at my ring a lot and have shown it to so many people. No one would have helped us out the way you did. Thank you for being such wonderful people – and friends!  ~ Lynda &amp; George</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"><em>•  Thank you, for making my  Mother’s Day a happy one. We have lost so much. It was nice to know someone does care. ~ Linda</em></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"><em>•  Ron, Ellen &amp; Family, </em></span><em>Continued good health and success. Your tenacity speaks volumes !!   ~ Best of luck, Jim</em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.3px;"><em>•  To everyone at my favorite store!, Thank you all for everything you each individually have done for me and helping educating David. I am greatly appreciative of all that you do and how kind each of you always are. You truly make your customers  (Me and my Son) feel special and important. Thank you for that. </em></span><em>~ Love like family, Sandra and David</em></p>
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<p style="font-family: Times; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0000ee; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;"><a href="http://www.sayersjewelersandgemologists.com" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0px initial initial;" title="Sayers_ad_people_fm12" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Sayers_ad_people_fm12.jpg" alt="Sayers_ad_people_fm12" width="314" height="369" /></a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px 'Bookman Old Style'; color: #7c0806;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;">SAYERS JEWELERS AND GEMOLOGISTS<br />
is the only source in Delaware for Lazare ideal<br />
cut diamonds and FOREVER 10 <sup>®</sup> ideal cut diamonds with 10 perfect hearts and arrows,<br />
the ultimate in brilliance. You have never<br />
seen a more brilliant diamond.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 11.0px 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><strong>Please go to our web site<br />
</strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px color;"><strong><a href="http://www.sayersjewelersandgemologists.com" target="_blank">www.sayersjewelersandgemologists.com</a><br />
</strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2px;"><strong>to see the story of Sayers Jewelry.</strong></span></p>
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		<title>How Do I Choose The One???</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luba Cawley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I continually strive to remove the mystery from bridal gown shopping. Again, honesty is key to a positive relationship and the foundation that we build on with our clients. I always want our customers to have a pleasurable experience, feel comfortable and ultimately find the gown of their dreams.]]></description>
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Owner, Anastasia’s Bridal Salon</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">I continually strive to remove the mystery from bridal gown shopping.</span> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Again, honesty is key to a positive relationship and the foundation that we build on with our clients. I always want our customers to have a pleasurable experience, feel comfortable and ultimately find the gown of their dreams. The unfortunate reality is that there is a lot out there and it can be beyond confusing.  There are several bridal magazines available with gorgeous, leggy models flashing their pearly whites and looking fantastic. Naturally, a lot of our clients bring in clippings of gowns from magazines. They lay them out and casually say, “I’m not really sure how they would look on me.” Truthfully, magazines can be deceiving and so it is very important to try on as many different styles as possible. The one you LOVE in a magazine may not seem so great once you see yourself in it and vice versa. That is where the honesty of your mother or a trusted friend is needed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">There are basically four body types/shapes: </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">pear, rectangle, triangle and hourglass. When you start taking a closer look, you will find that most women are pear shaped and A-line gowns are the most flattering (most super models are triangle shaped). To determine your body shape, look straight ahead in the mirror and draw an imaginary line from the widest part of your shoulders to the widest part of your hips. Is it a straight line or are your hips wider than your shoulders or vice versa? Then look at your waist. How far from your imaginary line is the narrowest point of your waist? It is obvious that within these 4 categories there is massive variation. You could be thin or a bit heavier pear shape, a small framed or large framed rectangle or a very tall or very petite hourglass and so on.<br />
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Pear Shaped:</strong></span> This is the most common shape. Hips are usually wider than shoulders and the waist is well defined. Strapless, sweetheart necklines, and A-line and modified A-line skirts work well. Ruching or draping is good here. Waist embellishment is also a plus like a sash or a belt. Try to avoid bias or straight cut styles with no waist and mermaids are really tough for pear shapes.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Triangle Shaped:</strong></span> Really an inverted triangle where the shoulders are wider than the hips. Bias or straight cut styles can look very sophisticated and full ball gowns look great on these girls. Ruching or draping is good here. Stay away from a low neckline that can make you seem long and all top from the neck to the bust.<br />
<span style="color: #800080;"><strong><br />
Rectangle Shaped:</strong></span> Here the hips and shoulders are about the same width and there is not much waist definition. Empire styles work especially well here as do bias cuts if you are particularly tall. Ruching or draping is good here Avoid halter or high necks that make shoulders seem narrow and as a result don’t flatter the waist. Straight cut dresses can make you look boxy and should be avoided.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Hourglass Shaped:</strong></span> Think Marilyn Monroe! Strapless, V-neck and low cut styles work well. Modifies A-line and A-line skirts work well as do mermaid styles. Ruching or draping is good here. Avoid bias or straight cut gowns that don’t do anything for an hourglass shape and empire styles will hide your best features.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>RUCHING IS EVERYONE’S FRIEND! It brings out our pluses and hides those minuses. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now that you know your body shape, what gown will make you shine? That is where Anastasia’s Bridal comes in. We are experts in what looks good on your body!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #888888;"><strong>This may seem complicated but we are here to help! Please call and schedule an appointment today!<br />
Remember, we moved to 3300 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #888888;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">Anastasia&#8217;s Bridal Salon<br />
302-652-2575<br />
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 &#8211; 4:00<br />
www.anastasiasbridal.com<br />
3300 Concord Pike Suite 1<br />
Wilmington, DE  19803</span><br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Testimonials:<br />
“I want to thank you for everything Anastasia’s Bridal did for my wedding day. I absolutely dreaded going to bridal shops, but once I walked into yours, I just knew I would find my wedding dress there! I loved that my time there was all about me and I wasn’t being pushed out the door because there was another client behind me. Everyone there made me feel so comfortable and made the experience pleasant and fun; as it should be when you’re trying on wedding dresses. The selection of dresses that you carry are so beautiful that at first I didn’t think I would be able to choose. However, once I put the perfect one on, it was all over and I had found my dress! Not only did you carry beautiful wedding gowns but you also carried beautiful bridesmaid’s dresses. I was able to get my dress, my bridesmaid’s dresses, and even my mom was able to get her dress from the same place! Everything from service, selection, to attention to detail was first class! Since my wedding, I have had several friends/family members get engaged and my #1 recommendation is Anastasia’s Bridal! Thanks so much!  P.S- It’s been almost a year since I have gotten married and I still have people tell me how beautiful my wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses were!”    ~ Stephanie Bleacher-Miller</strong></em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since 1999, spas and laser centers seemed to have popped up on every corner!  Even family physicians and dentists are capitalizing on the aesthetic bandwagon.   Everyone seems to want to get in on this booming business.  Unfortunately, not all skin care professionals are created equal.  I have had clients come to me who were treated by inexperienced physicians, aestheticians or laser technicians who have caused skin damage and permanent scarring.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.lynnvictoriaskincare.com" target="_blank"><img style="float: left; border: 0px initial initial;" title="Lynn Esdale_ headshot" src="http://thewomensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Lynn-Esdale_-headshot-150x150.jpg" alt="Lynn Esdale_ headshot" width="150" height="150" /></a>By Lynn V. Esdale, RN, Licensed Medical Aesthetician</strong></em></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong>Si</strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">nce 1999, spas and laser centers seemed to have popped up on every corner!  Even family physicians and dentists are capitalizing on the aesthetic bandwagon.   Everyone seems to want to get in on this booming business.  Unfortunately, not all skin care professionals are created equal.  I have had clients come to me who were treated by inexperienced physicians, aestheticians or laser technicians who have caused skin damage and permanent scarring.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">It’s not unusual for an aesthetician that works in a plastic surgeon’s office or dermatologist’s office have no more training or have any more experience than an aesthetician that works in a hair salon.    Many skin care providers are performing laser services in doctor’s offices without having the proper certifications.  An RN may be performing skin care procedures in a doctor’s office without having the proper training in skin care as a licensed aesthetician.   RN’s are also required to get proper certifications on lasers, dermal fillers and Botox.   As with any medical procedure, proper training and experience is critical.    I can’t tell you how many new clients have come to me dissatisfied with their skin and laser treatments after spending excessive amounts of money.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Such procedures as “lunch time peels” laser hair removal, skin tightening/skin rejuvenation lasers, light treatments such as intense pulse light (which treat brown pigment and vascular lesions) can take several treatments to reach a desired goal.    If you cannot afford to commit to the multiple treatments, most likely you will not be happy with the results.   Many providers offer pre-paid packages which can save you money.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Medical skin care procedures including dermal fillers, Botox and medical grade products are not cheap.  The doctor, nurse, or aesthetician you choose for your services should possess the knowledge and should take the needed time to educate you so that your expectations are met.  If you feel rushed with your provider chances are you will not be happy with your results.   As a consumer, it is also your responsibility to ask questions and become educated about the services you are requesting.</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style';"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Even providers with years of experience and proper training can error.   There are risks and complications in aesthetic procedures as there are in any medical procedure.  However, if you find a provider who has the experience and training and is willing to take the time to spend with you…. these risks can be minimized.   Your procedure can be a positive life changing experience!</span></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 14px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #49ba3a; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><strong>Lynn’s Testimonials</strong></span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Carroll Laurence</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“Lynn has given me several treatments over the past few years.  I love how my skin glows for weeks after I visit her office – she is truly passionate about her business.”</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; min-height: 11px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Carmella Schultz– Aesthetician, Permanent Make-Up Artist</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“Lynn Victoria has impeccable skin care skills as well as performing outstanding injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers.  I have been to many practioners for such procedures, however, Lynn has always given me the BEST results!  I highly recommend Lynn’s services.   You will notice a difference!!!</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; min-height: 11px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Edie Dutcher</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“Lynn is a TRUE Professional and expert in the field of medical aesthetics.  Her knowledge, clinical skills and “Passion” for aesthetics is untouchable, in a class of her own.  I would not trust my skin to anyone else!”</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; min-height: 11px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Gina Marsilli- Aesthetician, Permanent Make-Up Artist</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“I have known Lynn on a personal as well as a professional level for many years.  Her passion for skin care and esthetics show as she delights in making her patients happy.  I’m thrilled with the amazing results I’ve had in all of her services and highly recommend Lynn Victoria.”</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; min-height: 11px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Dr. Monica Mehring</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">‘Lynn is a wonderful aesthetician.  She is extremely knowledgeable of all the skin care products.  She was a nurse for many years before becoming an aesthetician.  She brings that experience and expertise to my appointments.  She is very honest in assessing your needs and expectations.  Lynn is thorough and very professional.  My skin feels healthier every time I visit her.”</span></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Margo Ewing Bane Woodacre, MSW</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“I have chosen Lynn as my skin care provider since 2005 because she is knowledgeable and does excellent work.  She educates herself with the on-going technology and provides the needed services with efficiency and integrity.  For questions and advice, she is always available.”</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; min-height: 11px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Katie Kienle</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“Lynn is an expert in skin care.  I have seen dramatic improvements in the quality of my skin since I have been her patient.  She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, competent and kind.  Lynn is a tree professional. I will continue to recommend her for all skin care needs.”</span></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Joanne Smith</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">“Once you have gone to Lynn for your skin care needs, you will not go to anyone else.  Lynn brings a great blend of expertise, style &amp; personality and efficiency to her work.  She has a deep passion for her work and it shows in all she does.”</span></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Valerie Deaton</span></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 10px/normal 'Bookman Old Style'; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">“Lynn is fantastic. While I’ve been blessed with good skin in my youth, as I’m aging, it’s getting dull and lifeless.  Lynn has been able to turn this around with her skill and techniques as well as her product suggestions!  I love her, and you will too!</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">”</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #008000;">To schedule a free consultation call Lynn Esdale at 302-388-5459</span></strong></p>
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<p style="font: normal normal normal 18px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Lynn V. Esdale, RN</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Licensed Aesthetician</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Certified Nurse Injector</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 17px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Lynn Victoria Cosmetic and Medical Skin Care</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>610 Chadds Ford Dr.</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Marshallton Building #30</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Chadds Ford, PA  19317</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 17px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>302 388-5459</strong></p>
<p style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal 'Calisto MT'; text-align: center; margin: 0px;"><strong>Call today for a complimentary consultation and receive $25 off all skin care services for new clients.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Beautiful Skin<br />
Is Only A Call Away</strong></em></p>
<p style="text-indent: 9px; line-height: 11px; font: normal normal normal 11.5px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #49ba3a; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">Skin care is my passion, not just a job.  I arrived at a career in skin care after spending 20+ years of RN experience with a clinical specialty in wound care. As a visiting nurse, combined with my love of being around people and healing skin, I feel fortunate to have found a path that is so well suited to who I am.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 9px; line-height: 11px; font: normal normal normal 11.5px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #49ba3a; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Thirteen years ago I furthered my education and graduated from a school of aesthetics.  This, coupled with my nursing background, I feIt put me on the perfect path to begin my journey.  I am now certified on many aesthetic lasers; Botox, Dysport, Dermal fillers~Perlane, Restylane, Radiasse, Juvaderm, also, medical microdermabrasion, medical grade facial peels along with the use of pharmaceutical grade products.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: 9px; line-height: 11px; font: normal normal normal 11.5px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #49ba3a; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">My work experience has been with dermatologists and plastic surgeons.  In 2007, I launched, managed and directed the medical aesthetic program for Brandywine Cosmetic Surgery in Wilmington, Delaware. Through this experience, and the independence allowed me, the next step on my journey was to open Lynn Victoria Cosmetic and Medical Skin Care.  I look forward to meeting  you and working with your skin to make it look its very best.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: right; text-indent: 9px; line-height: 11px; font: normal normal normal 11.5px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #49ba3a; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">Thank you, Lynn</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lynn V. Esdale, RN LME<br />
<a href="mailto:llvesdale@aol.com">llvesdale@aol.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lynnvictoriaskincare.com" target="_blank">www.lynnvictoriaskincare.com</a></strong></p>
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