Category Archives: Shopping

Adventures in Beauty with Blanche

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! So what kind of weekend did you have? Oh well, never mind. I’m sure there will be livelier ones. Take mine, for instance. Or rather, Blanche’s. She’s the one who started the whole danged thing. … Continue reading →

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Get In with the In Crowd

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, it’s been so much fun getting to know so many new friends and readers. All this mixing and mingling with my long time chums is such a blast. Carrying on this week, I’m … Continue reading →

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Advice for Spring Blossoms

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope you’re all faring well and ready for some romantic recommendations on free advice Friday. Let’s get right to it, shall we? Dear Barbara Jean, I think the produce man at our local green grocer … Continue reading →

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I Have Discovered the Joy of Skiing

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Winter blues already got you down? Not me, no siree. See, I don’t think it’s ever too early for the first getaway of the year. Pour yourself a hot toddy and read along. It all … Continue reading →

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Some Advice you May Not Want to Take

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Would you look at that – the first free advice Friday of the year. And do I have a couple of good questions to share with you today. Let’s get right to it, shall we? … Continue reading →

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Marginal Guidance for Important Social Issues

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Free advice Friday is here. And quite frankly, it seems to be the only thing free around this time of year, doesn’t it? Anyhoo, yours truly has received some rather timely dilemmas this week and … Continue reading →

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Rudolph, Not the Only Red-Nosed Reindeer

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Less than two weeks til Christmas – are you ready? I’m not. I thought I would be, I tried to be, but well, I got ambushed by Santa and his reindeer. And boy howdy, what … Continue reading →

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Well, I ain’t no Ma Kettle…

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls! Hope you all had a fine weekend. I had an educational experience, you might say. I have discovered that I am not just urbane, I’m very urban, as well. Let me fill you in. Thursday … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Just Love Advice?

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And just like that, it’s Friday! Time for one of my favorite pastimes, doling out advice. The best part is that it’s wanted. Now, to be honest, I don’t care. I’ll share my vast and … Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Accessorize, Glamourize!

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Every now and then, it’s a good idea for a gal to discover some new little tricks and tips to keep the glamour game going. This week, yours truly is sharing some gems of my … Continue reading →

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