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Calculate Your REAL Age

July 16, 2006

WomanI stumbled upon The RealAge Test while researching some health and fitness information online. It’s really cool (and endorsed by Oprah!), so I wanted to pass it along. The test takes about 15 minutes and not only calculates your REAL age based on your lifestyle and medical background, but also gives you a detailed plan on what you can do to be younger.

I took a similar test at my gym and my “real age” on this test is within two years of the results I received at the gym. Most of the questions are very easy to answer quickly, but the test will ask you for your blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol level, vitamin intakes, etc., so you may want to set a little bit of time aside and pull together this information. But, there is a “don’t know” check box for all of these questions.

I received my full report via email within an hour of taking the test and it gave me some really great information to help me shave off a few years within 90 days! If I work really hard, maybe I could be 21 again by the fall?! Check it out and let all the SharpMoms know what you think!

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SharpMom Week in Review: July 9-15

July 15, 2006

Here’s a quick look at my favorite posts from the past week:

The Wardrobe Rx series is my favorite. I think it’s really important for moms to look and feel their best and these tips can really help. A happy mom equals a good, SharpMom!

Which post is your favorite? Write me and let me know!

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Wardrobe Rx (Weekend Retreat, Part II)

July 13, 2006

VacationSo, you’ve got the wardrobe basics down, now you can do some expanding. Since it’s summer, and a lot of us go on weekend getaways, let’s talk about what you’ll need to pack for your next weekend retreat.

  1. Colorful sundress: Try a bright floral pattern.

  2. Casual sandals: Pick a neutral color and go for a lower heel because you’ll probably be doing some walking.

  3. Swimsuit & Cover-up: Choose a color and style that’s best for your body with a cover-up to match. There are many style cover-ups to choose from. You may even want to pick one that can be worn on its own as an outfit.
  4. Flip Flops: Again, pick a color that will go with your swimsuit as well as your casual outfits that you’ll be bringing along.
  5. Canvas Tote: This will be your “everything” bag for the weekend, i.e. purse, beach bag, etc.
  6. Shorts: Lots of lengths to select from this year. Pick what’s best for your legs. And, if shorts just aren’t your thing, try a cotton skirt.
  7. Capris: White or khaki is great for the summer and will go with any top.
  8. Halter top: Get this in your favorite color!
  9. Great t-shirt: This should fit you perfectly! Graphic tees are really cute and popular right now. Pick a fun, bright color you love.
  10. Sun glasses & hat: Big glasses are in, and this is great because they help protect our faces. But, don’t go too big. You’ll look like a bug, i.e. Nicole Richie. The hat can be anything from a cute baseball cap to a straw beach hat or cowboy hat.

Again, you’ll find that all these pieces work together really well. Here are a couple of examples:

  • Dinner on the beach: Slip on the sundress, sandals and grab the beach hat (now, if you opted for the baseball cap, that’s not gonna work here!)
  • Poolside lunch: This one is easy–swimsuit, cover up, flip flops, sun glasses, hat and tote.
  • Site-seeing: Try the shorts, halter top, sandals, tote and don’t forget sunglasses!

If you mix everything up, these weekend basics should give you about 6 different combinations and that should be plenty for 2-3 days away! If you are going to be doing a lot of site-seeing, you may want to throw a pair of jogging shoes in your bag and remember to bring sunscreen! Have fun!

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