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By Lee Ann Buttery, Mario Badescu Skin Care for GalTime.com

Horrible Skincare Mistakes It's amazing what thoughtful and consistent skin care can do for your appearance. On the flipside, innocent mistakes and a touch of carelessness can easily cause complexion chaos.

Want to be sure you're getting it right? Check out the top five very worst skin care mistakes!

1. Picking or Touching Your Face: We've all been guilty of this one. You see a pesky blemish and attempt to extract it by popping or squeezing it. This is a huge no-no and can only make matters worse. The best thing to do is to leave it alone and let nature takes its course.

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However, if you absolutely cannot stand looking at it or you have a major event to attend and need it gone pronto, apply a spot treatment (preferably one that contains salicylic acid) with a cotton swab or a clean finger and leave it alone. Picking or squeezing pimples can result in scarring and often causes more acne.

By GalTime.com

Potato Puree with Truffles POTATO PUREE WITH TRUFFLES

2-1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled Salted water
1 whole truffle
3/4 cup organic cream
2 to 3 tablespoons truffle juice
4 ounces butter
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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Directions:
Cut potatoes into large pieces of equal size. Cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain thoroughly. Cut truffle into very fine julienne. In a small saucepan, heat the cream. Puree the potatoes. (Either force them through a sieve or place them in a food processor and turn it on for a few seconds). Add butter, hot cream, and truffle juice. Stir in the julienne of truffles. Correct seasonings with salt and pepper.

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By Luba Tolkachyov for GalTime.com

No more duck lips! Finding that special someone can be frustrating, and many people use online dating and matchmaking sites to open up doors to new possibilities. There are literally millions of people out there looking for their soulmates, and an online profile might help them find you!

Here are some tips on how you can maximize your profile - and find someone great.

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Writing your online profile shouldn't feel like a college assignment. It should be a brief, natural extension of your own personality. A lot of people are reading dozens of profiles, so you want to communicate who you are as quickly as possible. Help your readers learn whether they have something in common with you as easily as possible.

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When you're sharing information, simply ask yourself, "Can I sum this up in five words?" Most likely, you can and should; the

By Dr. Mark McKee for GalTime.com

Tips to raising grateful kids.Parents work extremely hard in order to provide their children with opportunities for enrichment and experiences they hope will lead to their children's success in life. However, there are generally few, if any, expectations of anything in return from their children (aside from a couple of household chores).

With Thanksgiving almost upon us, it is an ideal time for parents to help instill qualities of respect and gratitude in their kids.

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Here's how to put gratitude at the center of your family life.

1. Spend one-on-one time with your child(ren) each day focused on who they are, what they feel about things, THEIR perceptions of events in their lives and in the world, and their aspirations -NOT homework or discipline issues. Demonstrate an appreciation for who they are and they in turn will learn to appreciate you and others.

2. Model good manners and appreciation of others you come into

By Jessica Conway, GalTime.com

Zara Puff Sleeve Dress, $79.90This fall, it's all about oxblood. If you haven't bought into the trend yet, these tips from Sharon Graubard, SVP of Trend Analysis at Stylesight, will definitely make you want to join the masses!

What exactly is "oxblood"? Oxblood is a rich burgundy with deep purple or brown undertones. It suggests the color of a Bordeaux wine.

What makes this color so unique to the runways this season? Previously, oxblood was used for footwear and handbags. This fall, however, designers such as Proenza Schouler, Alexander Wang, Gucci and Diane von Furstenberg have featured it heavily in their collections. It's been showing up on everything from dresses and skirts to pants and outwear, as well as acting as a focal accent in abstract and floral patterns. Oxblood is an extremely versatile shade because it can work as a rich shade of neutral.

What are the best items/shades to pair with oxblood? What's really wonderful about oxblood is that works either as a

By Diana Leah Wilson, MS, RD, LD for GalTime.com

Energy Drink Alternatives Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster, and Starbucks Double Shot Energy are just a few of the energy drinks on the shelves of grocery stores, convenience stores and even some department stores. Energy shots like 5-Hour Energy, Mio Energy, and similar products are also available. Both energy drinks and shots contain large doses of caffeine and other stimulants such as guarana and ginseng that provide a temporary energy boost. Many of them also contain a mega-doses of a variety of B-vitamins, which help with energy metabolism.

We all need an occasional energy boost but the Mayo Clinic recommends limiting energy drink intake to no more than 16 ounces a day. Moreover, children, adolescents, pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, and people with certain health conditions are advised to avoid energy drinks altogether.

Why is this? Because, the temporary energy boost may come along with negative side effects.

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By GalTime Nerd Chick Andrea Eldridge

Step up your holiday game with Pinterest! Using Pinterest for holiday inspiration

The holidays are my favorite time of year - a time when I can get together with friends and family, sharing special meals, gifts, and relationships. My kids share in the holiday joy, getting excited over pumpkin pie, handprint turkeys, Christmas trees - well, just about anything!

If you're looking for holiday inspiration relating to fashion, decoration, or food and have yet to explore Pinterest, now is the perfect time! Whether you've been a fan of the holidays for years like I have or you're just starting to get into the spirit, Pinterest has something for every holiday lover!

Pinterest is an image-sharing website designed for users to share ideas and inspiration in the form of a social scrapbook. If you like to keep up on what your friends are posting, and share contributions of your own, you'll love being able to endlessly scroll through boards created by friends and folks who regularly

By Certified Holistic Health Coach Marissa Vicario for GalTime.com

Butternut Squash In addition to the colder weather, one of the surest signs that Fall is here are the many squash varieties appearing at Farmers' Markets.

Butternut Squash, a cousin to the pumpkin, is one of the most popular. The vegetable is shaped like a pear and has a bright orange flesh and a sweet, nutty taste perfect for making creamy soups.

Butternut Squash is a good source of fiber and is rich in Vitamins A, E and C as well as potassium and magnesium. In addition to pureeing in soup, butternut squash is often prepared by roasting after removing the seeds and skin. The seeds are edible either raw or toasted.

If you're in the mood for a simple soup to warm you up on a cold day, try this recipe.

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Warm up this season with this delicious soup.

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup for a Cold Day

1 Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed
1 apple, cubed
1 onion, sliced thinly and caramelized
2