Monthly Archives: March 2011

Dude of the Month: bestselling author Jonathan Tropper

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Sometimes, you’ve just got to stop what you’re doing on a Monday afternoon to share a basket of fries with your favorite author. That’s exactly what I did. I hopped a train to the Upper West Side of Manhattan to chat with Jonathan Tropper, bestselling author of “The Book of Joe” and “This Is Where I…

Holly’s Delicious Spring Chicken Thigh Recipe

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Check out Holly’s yummy and easy chicken recipe as featured on WTNH, News 8: Holly Pinafore™ Magazine: wtnh.com

“Get Real and Take the Wheel”: the Teach Holly to DRIVE Contest!

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I may be a wise young Diva, but there’s one thing I’ve always been afraid to do: get my driver’s license. Yes, my friends, my longtime fear of driving is my largest quirk. And I’m getting much too old for this nonsense. So, I’m asking for your help. I know you probably think I’m supposed…

Meet Caroline Alexa McBride, marketing and media maven

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Caroline Alexa McBride, Director of Communications for Serafina restaurants and it girl extraordinaire opened up to Holly Pinafore about her career, relaxation techniques and advice on how to make it to the top. This native Californian established herself in a big way in the Big Apple and will soon be heading back to the west…

Choosing happiness: victory over Debbie Downer

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Many of us are taught to believe that something in us makes us unworthy of happiness. We may try to convince ourselves that we deserve the best in life, but until we really start to believe it, we’re going to get crappy results. And until we stop letting others control our views of life, we’re…

How to make positive thinking work for you

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A lot of people are skeptical about the power of positive thinking. Before I discovered how to make positive thoughts work for me, I was also cynical about how something as simple as changing my thoughts could help change my life for the better. I’d try it out for a while, but it wouldn’t be…

Juggling personal relationships and your love of travel

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Recently I have discovered traveling…and have fallen madly in love! I’m sure I could rattle off at least 100 places I would like to go without even thinking. In the last year I have gone to Gatlinburg, New York City, Tampa, New Orleans, and Las Vegas, and am not planning to stop there. I have…

Childlike innocence: cupcake for your soul on a rainy day

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I’m a self-help “guru,” so I feel great all the time, right? Wrong! I’m constantly working on myself. I’ve got tons of flaws and tons of acne scars I cover up with great-quality concealer. And I’m not exactly a happy bunny every day. I can get quite moody. My birth chart from some astrology website…

Healthy, beautiful skin in your 20s and 30s

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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the skin is the largest organ of the human body. It’s the first layer of defense in protecting our internal organs and regulating our body temperature. The skin is also an accurate indicator of one’s age, overall health and wellness. Look no further than the skin to find…

Why it sucks to be “the other woman” (a.k.a. the mistress)

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So there we were, after a night of melt-in-your-mouth surf & turf and heavily poured cocktails, parked outside of my apartment amidst the awkward yet exhilarating final moments of a great date. To kiss or not to kiss – I am addicted to moments like this. Just as I was about to silence my non-stop…

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