Handbagsandlipstick.com; is not, as you might think, a blog about Handbags and Lipstick but a blog about Life. The reason for the collective name is that the blogger is hoping to encourage a few of her other gorgeous girls to participate in the “movement”, but for now we're stuck with E………

One of those girls is going to volunteer at a summer camp in the USofA. "Actually, I’m quite looking forward to it as I’ve never volunteered in a developed country before and certainly never with 150 or so kids ranging in age from 4-17 all in one place! In the words of an old volunteer buddy from India “yowser!”

We can only hope that there will be follow up blogs detailing her adventure… for from the tone of the blog, this group of girls only celebrate successes.

I particularly liked this entry of the 5 Benefits of Volunteering

Chapter 1 - Pssst…. I’m off to Volunteer at Summer Camp
Chapter 2 - Pssst.... Volunteering; Friends for Life

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Mission work.. reveals a life's lesson for all of us. Bear with me a moment.

Never in her wildest dreams did Erin Olson think she would be writing about Jesus. "Really, are you kidding me?" she laughs. "But when Jesus gets a hold of your heart, it is hard to let Him go." She keeps a very nice blog, little on the religious side for me but a very nice blog. I don't worry about robbing elbows with anyone and generally look for sites that will expand my experience, and Erin's does.

Erin's PssstPost read "As I stood there in the heat sweating like a pig, the Holy Spirit was whispering to me, “The planting and watering must take place for things to grow and multiply. If we fail to plant, we will never see blooms. If we fail to water, baby believers will fail to take root, shrivel up and die. But, with the right amount of water and care, the believer will dig deep, be secure and teach others how to get just the right amount of water. Some will plant, some will water and some will harvest. It doesn’t matter who does what, it just matters that it gets done. Don’t continue to take in water if you see that someone else needs it more.” (See 1 Corinthians 3:6-7) As I looked over my flowerbeds, I could see this whisper playing out. I noticed my newly planted annuals (Mexican heather and zinnias) were burnt up – some hadn’t even taken root, just flopped over and out of their holes -- a pathetic sight indeed. My more established shrubs were fairing much better. For the time being, they are still green."

Read her post, ponder it and see if you can apply it to your life…

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To say that Kate Buckley is an accomplished writer does her injustice. To say that Kate Buckley is an accomplished artist does her injustice. To say that a PssstPost found her is spot on!

So in a moment of relationship evolution, Kate writes a self-effacing blog entry that describes not only her history of "attracting either stolidly stoic men or fawning sycophants", but also how she's not going to put up with men with these traits. But that's not the real find…

The real find is Kate. An inspired writer, artist, poet who is so very accomplished, I'm embarrassed to tell you what I've done in my life. What have you done?

First read her required suitor traits rant and then visit her fab site. Parents be proud!

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Heather is a hand dyer, knitter, spinner, and fiber enthusiast. She sells hand dyed yarn to the public and wholesale it to yarn shops.

As she puts it she "was going to work [around the yard] this weekend but as usual life happened.  This time it happened in the form of a 50lb foster puppy named Bellamy.  I had contacted the Animal Welfare Foundation of Iowa earlier this week to see about maybe fostering for them.  However, when I contacted them, I didn't count on how much they needed foster homes and how fast they would get me approved and get me a dog. "

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Jack Curtis is a BS-Political Science, MS-Public Administration, CPA and Enrolled Agent (rtd) as well as "small time National figure skating competitor and National Judge".

In this blog post, Jack discusses how men's and women's intelligences differ. Kind of a sensitive topic but one that might be food for thought.

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Our regular Pssst blogger Stephanie Hansen confesses her love on todays blog post for Valentines Day... You'll be surprised... but maybe want to express your appreciation for hardware as well?

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Stephanie writes in her blog..

"I promise you that I love my family. Love them. Would stop a bullet for them. Challenge trains to push them to safety. I wouldn't trade any of them for any amount of treasure.

But.

If I don't get some alone time soon everybody's gonna be visiting me in the loony bin.

For the last ten days to two weeks, everybody has been sniping at everybody else in every single combination you can think of. Constantly. Spouse has been on vacation so he's been helping out enormously (thank you spouse!) but the non-stop warfare has worn me thin. That last little nerve has been scraped raw and everyone has broken out the tap shoes to dance on it."

Albeit sympathizing for Steph's plight, how about the blog being a book or movie plot.

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The folks at Silvergear are constantly seeking ways to improve upon their customer service and business practices. With constantly evolving web development technologies, they realize the importance of being educated continually in the latest available technologies which ensures that clients receive only the best service available.

"There’s been a growing trend in the last few years. Maybe you’ve noticed it in your website’s dwindling traffic or the increased difficulty you’ve had making the front page of Google. Maybe you’ve bought ads online for the first time or resigned yourself to the conclusion that you’re stuck with traditional advertising."

But what if something else is at play? What if all your customers have just… disappeared?

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If you've just divulged a gossipy titbit to a female friend then set your stopwatch: you've got exactly 32 minutes before she spills the beans.

That's the findings of the skincare line Simple who recently conducted a survey of 3,000 British women to see how long they could keep a secret.

One-in-10 of women surveyed admitted to being completely unable to keep a secret -- no matter how confidential the information shared. And 85 percent said they relished having a good gossip.
"Gossip was also used as a means of punishing misbehavior," says Locke. "In bands of hunter-gatherers, those who failed to honor their family obligations, hoarded food, or acted like a 'big shot' were identified and ostracized through gossip."
Sharing secrets among friends can also build stronger bonds, allowing gossipers to build alliances over a secret that may make everyone feel better about their own lives.

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Jan Miesse writes today al about whining.

"The T-shirt says, … And Your Whiny, Crybaby Opinion Would Be? … I have to laugh at that question. I’ve never asked it and really don’t want to know.

I’m sure I have whined. I am not proud of it. I can’t remember when I would have done such a thing – but I’m sure I have, at some point, probably, maybe! Whining is definitely something to decide NOT to remember. 

Ok. Whine in your room with the door shut but please not to friends and family. Also included in the no-whine zone are service workers, attendants, servers, doormen, taxi-drivers, teachers and neighbors. Maybe now and then to your health care professional, but only if it’s genuine."

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Jan R Miesse has written a book about women titled Bloom Girl Bloom (Real Women with Real Answers). She is also a speaker, mentor & health management coach. She reveals real questions and answers and genuine stories of life. Moments of goodness will pop up all over the pages. Gems of wisdom from other women and helps for those in need of advise will be at your fingertips. She has been a career self employed business owner and love to learn, grow and share. Jan has lived through tragedies, sorrow and sadness, just as we all have also done.

"God's goodness is all around me. Friends are vitally important to women. Life is much fuller when shared with those we love. Wishing you a beautiful day and a heart full of joy!"

In todays Pssst Post Jan lists more than a dozen fabulous and not so fabulous things she's experienced. How does the list compare to your list? Feel free to add your experiences...

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Do you want to know how to get the most out of your car buying experience?

Well, the truth is, it’s all in the dealership or even more so the sales consultant you choose. Not every dealership is alike. Some have the most customer oriented care you can imagine, while others just want your money and to get you off the lot so they can get the next fish on the hook.

Here is one x-dealers advice on how to find yourself a great sales consultant that you can trust.

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Professional Home Stager & Home Selling Strategist Alice Chan is a Professional Home Stager and Home Selling Strategist, She has consulted on millions of dollars worth of real estate sales and was the one who provided the creativity to convert them into gold!

"As an in-home design consultant, I visit people’s homes every single day. I would say that 75% of the homes I visit have pets. I don’t have a problem with that, your pets that is. But the smell? Let’s just say I prefer a home that has a fresher scent. Admittedly, pets are not the only culprit when it comes to disturbing scents, but that’s the topic at the moment.

Beyond the initial offense, my concern for you as a pet owner is your health, your children’s health, your guests, and your property value. You probably don’t even know it exists anymore because you’re so used to it."

Alice points out what we all dread to hear... our house might stink! Read her remedies...

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There seems to be a fair amount of research into the benefits of Gossip.

Researchers at UC Berkeley have determined that water cooler chatter and idle office tattling can have stress-relieving benefits, provided it is the correct sort of gossip that is helpful to others and not demeaning.

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Kirsty at "Wren And Her Friends.blogspot.com" has found a great TED video which anyone in their 3rd act might enjoy looking at.

Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren’t just a footnote or a pathology. At TEDxWomen, Jane Fonda asks how we can think about this new phase of our lives.

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When You Lay Awake at Night Waiting for Your Child to Come Home (or WYLANWYCCH)


KIrstie is a *Pssst*.com'er and gets our support as such.

Today's blog entry is rife with a personal expression but holds words we can all hold dear in our own lives.

"I want a house where everyone is considerate of one another. I do not want a house of rules but of principles. How do you balance that with authority?

I want a house where the parent holds respect and therefore authority. I don't want a house of dictatorship but one with a respected authoritative presence. How do you balance that with yourself, your short-comings?"

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Mum's Gone To La La Land
Pssst is a funny little word and you find it in the oddest places. "Mum's Gone to La La Land" is one of those sites which on first look didn't qualify, I can say this because the "Pssst" just didn't measure up to being in a place that was of any interest ... to anyone. And that's what I'm here to do, find you interesting Pssst Posts. (I dare you to find the Pssst ob Mum's site).

A side benefit of searching for Pssst is that searching takes me to very ODD places. "Mum's Goes to La La Land" is exactly that.... ODD. She's gone around the bend ... and seriously FOUND La La Land! Mum has a twisted mind.

I encourage you to run the site... a guaranteed laugh.

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ADMIN: I generally shy away from posting forum posts because they don't bring quality to your attention. But this Pssst Post screams out to be posted. It seems that Erin & Will have hit a wall in their quest for adopting. Maybe a @PssstPost followers can help. Here's what caught my eye...

"Okay that was probably a shocking thread title, but that is what the call with a referral service felt like today. Their first question was how much are you willing to budget followed by what do you want. (Gee is this like ordering a new mattress?) The entire contact left me feeling....icky. It was implied that we'd need to go out of state and that we should up our budget at least another 15,000 (OMG are you kidding me!) I mean they might as well as said, how much will you pay, right?

We've been looking at other options since our match failed from changing agencies to using a referral service. I feel kinda disheartened by the process..."

Can anyone help?

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That's because he is a she.

Has to be. Take a look around - there's no other way to explain it. All around the U.S., women are frantically planning for the holiday season.

And men...aren't.

I hate to sound sexist. So I'll just perpetuate a male/female stereotype. This time of year, women cook. We clean. We decorate. We bake cookies for entire school districts. We plan gourmet menus for people we hate.

We deck the freaking halls.

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Maybe XMas is the day you'll propose?

That time has finally come in your life and you start to sweat…..

No sweat! …here is a guide to get you there:

Part One

Think about her…. Remember: This moment will be a zillion times more important to her than it could ever be for you—stuff of legions…. and will be retold by her and her sister again and again—so really consider what SHE would like….and waiting until half-time of the big game is probably not the direction….think ‘romance’….Drew Brees is cute but! I think you get the point.  If you think about it, I’m sure she’s probably dropped a hint or two  and will appreciate any effort you make to personalize the proposal in a way that says, “Yes, I ‘hear’ you …and totally ‘get’ you”.

Read on to Part two...

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Shannon and Vikki are from California and adore the sunshine. They think being event planners is the best thing since sliced bread. They love their husbands and find inspiration everywhere. Yes everywhere.

They are slightly obsessed with all things wedding blog related. They laugh at ourselves and one another often while secretly thinking they are pretty awesome (Shh!) They believe the most awesome people we know are brides.

"We are swooning over this one! Have your flower girl deliver a secret message to your groom before you walk down the aisle!"

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I started my copywriting career in the days of dragons, wizards, hot-type and later, Compugraphics typesetters. Most of you weren’t born yet. In fact, many of your parents were probably still virgins.
My first weekly column was in a weekly tabloid magazine in Texas, and part of my job was to set my column on the Linotype the night before they went to print.

When they invested in a new technology called the Compugraphic typesetter, that portion of my job became much easier. So much so, in fact, that I sometimes composed my column “on the fly” (which drove my editor nuts!)

After nearly a year...

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You might be surprised to find out that there has been very little research done on what causes people to be annoyed. Fearful, happy, sad, trusting, and surprised you can find, annoyed, not so much. There would seem to be an unending treasure trove of behaviors these days that could be construed as annoying or perhaps worse, as I think as a society we are rapidly experiencing a dramatic rise in annoying behaviors. So there really is no shortage of possibilities for study. Being annoyed at something at work doesn’t rise to the level of “I’ll quit over this”, but does make you feel like shouting “give me a break!”
While it was not scientific at all, I asked some of my colleagues to list off some of the things that organizations and bosses do that annoy them. I began to compile a list and categorize them. Here are just a few of the one’s that popped out for me, some of which I would quit over.

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Parents are typically shocked when they discover that their teen is keeping secrets from them. You instantly ponder questions like: Why would she keep this from me? Doesn't she trust me? Suddenly parents begin to question the relationship with their teen and the very existence of the trust they once shared. Let me ease the pain by assuring you that it's not only normal, but also an important part of human nature to keep secrets from those we care about.

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For many out-of-towners, speakeasies are the things of history books and old-time movies, but for in-the-know New Yorkers, they’re where some of the best cocktails in the city are hiding.  If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path hang out or want to impress your out-of-town friends with your secret bar savvy, check out some of these New York speakeasies….but shh…please don’t tell!!

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Why do the younger generation and students pirate music, software and television and movies? Failing main street shops? Or plain old exploitation of weak systems? It’s not all about the money.

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