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tobiI'm always on the lookout for online options that nearly anyone can afford, so I was pretty psyched to find tobi.

Its prices are comparable to Forever 21, but tobi's clothing and accessories tend to be a little more whimsical. While much of it is best suited for the 25 and under crowd, there are definitely some options for those of us who have put our Hello Kitty gear away for good.

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For example, I'm loving this Broken Lines Shift Dress. If you've got great gams, here's a great way to show them off without baring too much else. And it's only $39!

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tobiBright sandals are all the rage this spring -- and these yellow sandals (tobi, $37) have a price that's tough to say no to!

tobiI'm loving this sheer lace top (tobi, $33) for summer. It would also work great as a swimsuit cover-up.

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It seems like every other article out there boldly tells you what you SHOULD be doing in a relationship. That's great and all, but what about the should-NOTs? They're important too!

Here are a few key things you (probably) shouldn't do in a relationship.

Ditch the ex talk. Sure, you have an ex and maybe he was a jerk to you -- but it's OVER. Your relationship with your ex is OVER. And as such, you don't need to keep bringing it up -- even if it is to say, "Hey, you're better than my ex."

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Leave his (or her) family OUT of it. So his mom's a bitch. His sister is (kinda) a slut. His family dynamics are weird. SO WHAT? Tell your best friend, not your partner.

Don't cheat. That goes without saying, right? RIGHT.

Don't assume he (or she) is going to be as interested as you are in watching 16 straight hours of Sex and the City marathons. You don't need to hide your interests, but you don't

Sometimes, after a long day of work or caring for children, the very idea of sex can make you feel even MORE tired. But sex factors in to so many parts of a relationship that it's important to keep the spark alive.

Here are some easy sexy tips for a sexy night.

Pick up some massage oil from your local bath and body shop for a nice, sexy, naked massage after a hard day. For a special treat, have your partner use it on you.

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Buy new sheets for your bed. Try satin or another sexy color-fabric combination -- like red cotton sheets -- for a fresh feel in your old bed.

Make sure your undercarriage is groomed. Doesn't matter if you wax or shave, just make sure it's nice and neat for your sexy night.

Buy some new lingerie. Even discount stores like Target and Walmart sell it -- and sometimes it's even cute! Pick up a couple of pairs of new sexy undies and toss those huge granny panties back into your

bride on a laptopSomeecards.com might be full of snarky e-cards that are more for snickering than for sending, but they sure do hit the nail on the zeitgeist. For instance, this week, they released a card that reads, "I'm really looking forward to the non-existent wedding you're planning on Pinterest." Hilarious, because it is true! The site is filled with single ladies pinning gowns, rings, and other wedding porn galore.

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While someecards' gag is all in good fun, let's not blame these women for latching on to a growing trend. Instead, we should point the finger at websites that are built to bring out every single, engaged, or long-ago wed woman's inner bridezilla!

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1. Pinterest - The new kid on the block, this virtual vision board site is sweeping the nation and making ladies everywhere obsessed with all things wedding. In

It's easy to get stuck in a sex rut -- you always have sex in this one position in this one place and it's always the same. Great, but the same. Sometimes, you need to spice it up a little bit, change your routines, and get down and dirty in other places.

Here are some of my favorite sexy places around the house!

Why not have a little afternoon delight ... on the kitchen table? It can be a sexy change of pace to get all carnal and spontaneous right there where you eat. And sex is way more fun!

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Get it on right on top of the washing machine. Throw a load of towels in the washing machine, hop on top of it, and get down and dirty while the towels get all clean. The rhythmic rocking of the washing machine can really give sex that extra something special.

Why not try sex in the shower? You guys can work up a bubbly lather as you wash each other. One thing can quickly lead to another while you get clean and

Last week, I spent 10 minutes looking for the phone while actually on the phone. Sadly, this type of thing is far from unique. I swear, I had a brain ... once. Now? I have Mommy Brain. Here are some symptoms my friends suffer, as well. Sound familiar?

1. My mental checklist when leaving the house actually has 'pants' on it. Pants? Check.

2. I didn't notice I had two different shoes on until the end of the day when one of my kids pointed it out to me.

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3. I walk into the kitchen, open all the cabinets, and have no idea why I'm there.

4. I write myself a note so when I get to the car, I remember where I am heading.

5. Today, I was sitting at my desk and thought, oh, I need to take my medicine. Turned, opened the desk drawer, stared at my purse, and went, "What did I open this for?"

6. After a long hard day and getting some me time finally, I sat down to watch TV ... tried to use my phone as the remote

makeupAfter reading an article about two women in Charlotte, N.C. who challenged themselves to stop wearing makeup for 2 whole months, I can't help but be a bit inspired, but also pretty freaked out at the same time. They started "The Naked Face Project" in order to better be able to answer questions from young girls on why women need makeup to feel beautiful. This project is noble, applause worthy, and such a great idea. But I'm just not sure that I can get behind it.

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Call me vain. Call me shallow. Call me whatever you want -- but the thought of giving up my concealer, eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lip gloss makes me want to run upstairs to my bedroom and lock the door & hide from the world. Because wearing makeup (dare I say it) makes me feel better about myself. (Is that so wrong)? I just don't think I'd feel confident at all leaving the house without it. I'm not sure that I'd feel quite like "me."

picnic pantHow many times have you been sitting on a blanket in a park, enjoying a picnic, and thought to yourself, Man! If only the crotch of my pants formed a bat-wing like triangle that extended to my knees making a malleable table of sorts on my lap! I know. It's been a dream of mine, as well. But dream we shall no longer because the perfect picnic pant is now a reality. Thanks to Italian company Acquacalda, we can now sit cross-legged on the grass and rest our plates on our pants.

No more spilling pasta salad on the grass and being too embarrassed to pick it back up and eat it -- now all our food stuffs will roll off our plates and onto our fabric entrenched laps. But wait! There's more.

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The picnic pants also have some sort of pocket beverage holder. Italians, the design geniuses behind bolognese, the Colosseum, the Ferrari, and now the picnic pant with built-in cup holder, think of