Online shopping with Girlawhirl: fall eye shadows, eye makeup, and eye makeup tips

Girlawhirl has never heeded the expert's advice when it comes to eye makeup. She's heard it many times, she's supposed to throw out her shadows every 6 months, make certain that she's sharpening eye pencils before each use, and never share, even with her Super Pals. But recently, prompted by a nasty bout with conjunctivitis and strict instructions from her ophthalmologist, she did it... threw it all away! After healing, she spent an afternoon in the cosmetics department, where she replaced it all and got a jump on everything she'll need to keep her peepers perky for fall...

Girlawhirl discovers the secret of Stampede Light Beer

In the dog days of summer, outside with friends at a barbeque, or watching a sporting event, there's really only one drink that will do: a beer. And while there are quite a few light options on the market, Girlawhirl has found a beer that has more than just a healthy attitude...

Sitting in her living room one day, Girlawhirl, who's recently been sprucing up the place with new pillows, drapes and pictures, was admiring her work when she noticed that from where she was sitting, she could see the door to the hallway, and staring right back at her was the ugly old doorknob on the inside of the door...

Conservationists get a fashion fix by way of a denim apron designed by Isaac Mizrahi

After six and a half years of renovation, the 180 year old building where the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery is located re-opened on July 8^th. While Girlawhirl wouldn't necessarily have been on top of such an opening, there are a couple of things about this one that piqued her interest...

Girlawhirl has a vacation coming up soon. She's painstakingly planned it, coordinated with Super Pals far and wide, and quite simply just can't wait to be off with them enjoying the sun, the sand, the shopping and the fun. But with her new responsibilities at the office, she's just not sure if it's the right time to take a week off...

Healthy and delicious! Triple Chocolate Cookies recipe from Ellie Krieger and the Food Network

Girlawhirl is always looking for ways to eat well and maintain a balance between what she craves, like chocolate and cookies, and what she knows her body needs, a healthy combination of carbs, heart healthy fats and protein. And while she'd love to spend a weekend modifying her favorite recipes to lower their fat content and sneak in a few extra veggies, Girlawhirl doesn't really have time for that. But she does have time to tune into The Food Network's Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger on Saturday afternoons...

Girlawhirl earns all about Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream when she pays a visit to Waterbury, VT

Girlawhirl freely admits it—she has a weakness for ice cream. And on a recent trip to Vermont she was able to indulge in some of the best. Nestled into the valleys of the picturesque Green Mountains, the Ben and Jerry's plant rises above the treetops in the town of Waterbury. Girlawhirl couldn't wait to get through the door...

Girlawhirl always wants to know what's next. So she searches out what's coming to movie theaters, DVD and CD players and bookstores and shares it with all of her closest Pals. And what kind of friend would she be if she didn't spread the word on her favorite sales too...