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Best Makeup For Oily, Large Pores, and now AGING Skin??!!
Randi in Wedding Attire, on May 31, 2017 at 12:34 PM

Hi All! I've been using Bare Minerals matte loose powder for YEARS. (Prior to that, I always used liquid foundation because I had no idea anything else existed. Liquid foundation always looked greasy...

Mahira, Oct 29, 2024 19 25,438
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Complexion Conundrum
Randi in Wedding Attire, on February 14, 2017 at 11:24 AM

So I've been battling acne since my late teens... I'm now approaching 40 & it's still my nemesis. I've been using Tretinoin cream for YEARS & it does "help". I also take birth control to keep hormones...

Monica, Jan 13, 2020 24 51
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Follow-up to my now hidden post....
Randi in Etiquette and Advice, on June 11, 2017 at 10:58 PM

So I "hid" my previous post at the urgings / advice of several commenters. I didn't realize my remark would be taken as seriously as it was. I'm sorry. Just to follow up on a question that was asked...

OctobersVeryOwn, Jun 13, 2017 125 109
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MiraDry..... Anyone Have Experience With This Procedure?
Randi in Fitness and Health, on June 10, 2017 at 2:11 PM

I have totally posted about this before... I'm just checking to see if there are any new updates / stories / other people who have had this done. (It's a procedure where they kind of "nuke" your...

Dave, Jun 12, 2017 4 44
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Pro BAM! Yaaaay for wedding pics!!
Randi in Married Life, on June 4, 2017 at 10:29 PM

I've already posted some candids... but now I've got the "good ones" It was SUCH a fun affair! (Wish I had been a guest at this wedding!! Would have been nice to just chill & not be on such a strict...

Mrs&MrsToBe, Jun 6, 2017 79 87
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Anyone tried Miradry?? (Procedure for underarms to stop sweating)
Randi in Fitness and Health, on May 31, 2017 at 12:49 PM

Prior to the wedding, I had Botox in my armpits to help slow down my super-active sweat glands. The dermatologist advised that for MOST people, the effects last 6 months or more. My first round...

Randi, Jun 1, 2017 13 1,013
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2 Weeks as a Step-Mom & I Had My First "You Must Think I'm Stupid..." Convo
Randi in Married Life, on May 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM

Y'all I just had to share this SOMEWHERE!! Husband asked me to pick up the 15 year-old (son) from a friend's house on my way home. Picked him up at 6pm & we weren't yet out of the neighborhood when I...

Veronica, May 29, 2017 80 2,992
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What I wish I'd thought to do & what I'm glad I did... post-wedding
Randi in Etiquette and Advice, on May 19, 2017 at 10:14 AM

Just wanted to mention a couple of things that I didn't think about ahead of time & share some things that I'm SO glad I did. (Don't you just LOVE unsolicited advice?!) I didn't have time to clean my...

Randi, May 21, 2017 53 58
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Hand-Cancelling Invitations.... (My Experience)
Randi in Planning, on May 20, 2017 at 8:08 PM

Ok, so when it was time to mail my lovely, calligraphed, personalized $1.19 stamp invitations... I got a little OCD. I went to the post office on a slower, typically not busy time.... on a...

Amanda, May 20, 2017 18 2,964
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Wedding's Over... what to do with my dress??
Randi in Wedding Attire, on May 18, 2017 at 10:17 PM

So I'm in love with my wedding gown, but I know that I'll never have kids. I know that his daughters will never wear my gown. Is it silly to want to save it?? What on earth would I do with it? Do you...

futuremrsddub, May 19, 2017 43 299
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I survived!!!
Randi in Married Life, on May 16, 2017 at 3:44 PM

We married on Saturday evening at my aunt & uncle's lake house. Friday was rainy & ugly, but Saturday turned out perfect! Lovely outdoor ceremony. Beautiful music from our stringed quartet. Perfect...

Baletica, May 17, 2017 78 113
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Wine ideas??
Randi in Planning, on May 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM

I know this is totally subjective, but maybe someone has a super-amazing suggestion that I wouldn't have thought of myself. So we're just doing beer & wine for the reception. I'm pretty sold on...

cantwait4thedate, May 1, 2017 4 20
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Any ideas on bustle??
Randi in Wedding Attire, on April 30, 2017 at 11:04 AM

Ok so I can't believe I'm JUST thinking of asking for input here! Anyway- ordered my dress in January. It didn't arrive until first part of April (3 weeks later than estimated at time of purchase)....

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Is this just an insane idea??
Randi in Etiquette and Advice, on April 29, 2017 at 1:03 PM

So we're getting married in 2 weeks. As the date approaches, I keep feeling more & more "burdened" (??) to send a letter to his ex. I just feel like I want to let her know that I will never be trying...

Nancy, Apr 30, 2017 53 33
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My Head Just Exploded
Randi in Planning, on April 26, 2017 at 8:34 PM

So, here we are... 16 days out. I've been compiling my final numbers & just happened to hear his mother say "oh he wasn't sure if 'Bob' & 'Judy's kids are coming. I touch base with him: "your mom...

Maybride, Apr 26, 2017 13 19
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Gift for parents of the groom
Randi in Etiquette and Advice, on April 15, 2017 at 9:41 AM

Good morning I have not been able to decide on a gift for FH's parents. A lot seem "hokey" Any great ideas y'all have come across? (Pictures are welcomed as well) Thanks for letting me pick your...

xray12280, Apr 16, 2017 14 1,166
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Ceremony "flow"
Randi in Planning, on April 15, 2017 at 10:12 AM

Hi all We're having an outdoor, backyard ceremony. I want to add some music / songs to the program, by I'm not sure what placement would make sense or flow best. We're having a Baptist minister who is...

Celia Milton, Apr 15, 2017 5 68
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Childless Soon-To-Be Step-Mother
Randi in Married Life, on April 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM

Hi All Are there any great resources (not just books... like an online group or website) for soon-to-be-step-parents? I now live in his hometown & I know only a few people...and have no friends here....

ambrok, Apr 15, 2017 13 27
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Best Hostess Gift Ideas?
Randi in Etiquette and Advice, on April 5, 2017 at 10:20 PM

What are the best hostess gift ideas you've seen / heard about / given / received? I need something for the lady who will hostess my bridal brunch, the girls throwing a lingerie shower, and my aunt &...

Samantha, Apr 6, 2017 7 27
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Elimination Diet Experiences?
Randi in Fitness and Health, on February 26, 2017 at 7:29 PM

Has anyone tried (completed) an elimination diet? Was it helpful? Any resources that were particularly helpful to get ready / get through the process? Any easy / delicious recipes you fell in love...

Omi Omi, Feb 26, 2017 10 15
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