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Issues of interest relating to health and living with DVT

20 Qualities That Are More Imporant Than “Pretty” – #BOAW17

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Jenny Hansen

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes…the place where love resides.” … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Just Need a Hug

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jenny Hansen

These days, most of my pals need extra hugs. The world is kinda splody right now, and lots of people are living at the corner of Freaked Out and Pissed Off. And right now they need lots of hugs. I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Fitness Tracker that Aims Below the Belt (Literally)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

Move over, FitBit, there’s a new game in town and it’s aimed exclusively below the belt…at the lady bits. Usually it’s the More Cowbell Posse that sends me these crazy bits of trivia but this time it was my new fun … Continue reading →

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The Beauty Product that Made Me Giggle

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

One of my Millennial pals raved to me about snail slime, which is apparently the latest beauty craze. And I started laughing my guts out, thinking she was completely full of media hype. Only this is a real trend, common in Asia, … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to America’s Butt Impersonators…

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

I’m a little concerned about America’s @ss obsession. I know 2014 was “The Year of the Booty.” I know J-Lo, Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj are raking in millions, partly due to the glorious ginormous junk in their trunk. I … Continue reading →

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Is the Secret to Autism in “The Gut?”

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Jenny Hansen

Some really cool things have been happening in autism research these last few years. Let’s talk about them for Autism Awareness Month! Continue reading →

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Hubby’s Jewels Threatened by Doctor With Tuna…

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

I swear to God, that’s the headline at our house this week. (And yes, I’ll explain.) The last time we talked this much about the Hubby’s junk was October of 2011 when the Thunderwear discussion erupted. For those of you … Continue reading →

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A Thank You Note to My Heart (Seriously)

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

Yesterday, I saw my heart in action. My beautiful, heroic, gorgeously fluttering mitral valve. And that pulmonary valve of perfection in the chamber next door. Now before you wonder if I’ve gone wiggy in the head from the cooties in my … Continue reading →

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The Year I Became Bionic (#BOAW2015)

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

In this entry for the Beauty of a Woman Blogfest (#BOAW2015), Jenny explores the meaning of beauty, as taught by “Cruella.” Continue reading →

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Ultrasonic Cavitation and V-Steams Are REAL, y’all.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

When I saw a LivingSocial email in my inbox about “Ultrasonic Cavitation,” I totally thought they were selling vibrators. Turns out it’s a form of liposuction that’s all the rage in Europe. Who knew, right? I haven’t seen a discount … Continue reading →

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