Winter on Shine

5 Tips to Avoid the Swine Flu When You Travel

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By Kent Ninomiya Travelers are especially susceptible to catching diseases like swine flu. They are exposed to a large number of diverse people, some of whom may be infected with the H1N1 virus. Air travelers are forced to sit in a confined space with many other people breathing recycled…

User post: Chicken Soup for the Soul...And for Nasty Pre-Winter Colds

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I'm a bit under the weather today. Finally caught the cold that has been going round-robin in my house. I'm certain my 4-year-old brought it home from pre-school with him. (Thanks Mrs. D!). So to make myself feel a little better, I decided to whip up a batch…

Winter Weddings...what do you wear?! Quick Guide

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So we've talked about winter weddings/ bridesmaids dresses , but what about when you are a guest to a winter wedding. What do you wear? Heck I have trouble picking out what…

5 Tricks for Fighting Cold and Flu Season

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Go ahead — wash your hands 20 times a day and avoid anyone with the sniffles like the plague. You'll lower your odds of getting sick, but now more than ever germs are everywhere, and you can't dodge them forever. The key to staying healthy: strengthening your…

Do You Still Get Pedicures When It's Cold Outside?

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My feet are firmly encased in boots for the next couple months, but I still can't seem to give up pampering my toes. Even though I'm the only one who will see them, I still keep my feet in decent condition during the fall and winter.

One caveat though: During these chilly, closed-toe shoe months I'll usually skip the nail salon in favor of an at-home pedicure -- and with these tips, it's just like being at the salon, minus overwhelming smell of nail chemicals and $30 charge.

What's your opinion on this? Do you keep up regular pedicures even when no one will see your feet, or is it sayonara to polish until sandals make a comeback? And if you do polish, what winter colors are your favorites?