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Archive for December, 2009

Short Winter’s Nap

23rd December 2009 by Jess No Comments

We at CityGirls wish you a fun-filled and restful holiday (yes, you can have FUN while resting). We’ll be back on January 4th. See you in 2010!

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Reflections (but not the cheesy kind)

23rd December 2009 by Jess No Comments

Everyone knows that I do a lot of reflecting. My friend Stacey tells me that we are members of Generation Overanalysis and if that’s true then I feel sure that I have a shot at the leadership institute. I love to find subtext, especially in matters of the heart. If you told me it had [...]

Beauty Review: Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner

22nd December 2009 by Jess 2 Comments

Product: Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner

Rating: Crush
I wish that I’d scheduled a hair appointment as part of my pre-holiday planning but alas, that was a detail I overlooked. Just last week, I stared at the hair in the mirror with dismay —frowning at the overgrown and overly dry straggly bits.
Later while at the mall, [...]

A Tale of Two Christmas Trees

21st December 2009 by CityGirl 1 Comment

I was careening around DC one evening recently, and I realized how little I’ve seen of this city at Christmas-time.  Inspired by some wine and good cheer, I ended up driving up to the Capitol to see the Capitol Christmas tree. For those that have never seen this “forgotten tree”  in the DC area, it [...]

Gift Guide: Moms

18th December 2009 by Jess No Comments

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In theory, Moms should be easy. You want them to have the best. You want to give them something valuable, special and personalized. But does Mom value the same things that we do? Sometimes yes and sometimes no.
I remember one year where I was so excited to deliver [...]