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Celebrity Wednesday--Katie Couric

Although not over sixty, Katie Couric has let Yahoo in on some easy tricks to add sparkle to your beauty routine.

She recently stopped by "Daily Shot" to talk beauty secrets with Ali, and she shared an easy tip for keeping pearly whites sparkling. "Take a whitening toothpaste, any brand," Katie says. "Put it across your teeth, and then when you get in the shower, you just keep it there. ... It will do the same thing as whitening strips." The 56-year-old also keeps her skin glowing by always trying to wash her face before going to bed, even though she admits to slipping up every once in a while. "Sometimes I forget, and I rationalize it and say, well, it's good because I'm not drying out my face with water," she said. Katie also stresses the importance of exercising to keep a youthful look. "I try to spin," she says. "You burn a lot of calories, and it's so good for cardiovascular health ... because it does really push you." Another routine? "I try to walk with my friends to socialize instead of going out to lunch." To find out what the journalist is most insecure about, despite getting many compliments on it, check out this episode of "Daily Shot."

WD 40--Hmmm, what can I use it for

WD-40 USES: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing. 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars. 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings. 4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery. 5. Keeps flies off cows. (I love this one!) 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards. 7. Removes lipstick stains. 8. Loosens stubborn zippers. 9. Untangles jewelry chains. 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks. 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill. 12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing. 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing. 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots. 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors. 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly. 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes. 18. It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. 19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40! 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide. 21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers... 22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises. 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.. 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close. 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers. 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles. 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling. 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly. 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. 31. Removes splattered grease on stove. 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs. 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell). 35. Removes all traces of duct tape. 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. 37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.' 38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch. 41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone! 43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. P.S. The basic ingredient is Fish Oil. google.com 1 repin Pinned from google.com

Jewelry Cleaning Advice from WhoWhatWear.com

Thursday, July, 11, 2013 We’ve heard all of the old wives’ tales when it comes to at-home remedies for cleaning jewelry--toothpaste supposedly shines your diamonds, ketchup helps polish silver, and a bit of beer will enhance gold's luster. Knowing what actually works and what doesn’t is a trial and error process we’d rather avoid, which is why we’ve asked jewelry designer and 2013 CFDA Award nominee Irene Neuwirth for her expert advice on the matter. . Continue reading for all of her tips and tricks to keep your favorite precious stones and costume bijoux looking their best! Caring For Softer Stones (emeralds, opals, garnets, pearls, coral, turquoise, jade, onyx, malachite, and amber) While Neuwirth likes a soft toothbrush--think of it as your best cleaning assistant--to get in between prongs and settings, she also recommends a chamois cloth to help polish and shine. To scrub away dust, dirt, oil, and rust, use a toothbrush with mild soap--according to Neuwirth, basic hand soap will do the trick--then rinse in soapy warm tap water and pat dry with a towel. Caring For Harder Stones (diamonds, sapphires, rubies) “Ultrasonic cleaning devices are great, especially for jewelry that has been heavily worn over an extended period of time,” Neuwirth says. (Note: an ultrasonic system uses high-frequency pressure sound waves to agitate water and remove contamination embedded on the surfaces of jewelry.) She suggests using the ultrasonic for 5-10 minutes (depending on cleanliness) and following up with a toothbrush dipped in warm cleaning solution to get the hard-to-reach surfaces. We like Sharper Image’s Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner ($60). Caring For Metals (gold, platinum, silver) ​Dish soap and warm water works best on metals. The Lavender Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap ($8) by Mrs. Meyers is our favorite because it’s gentle and smells good too! Neuwirth also points out that metals are completely safe in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Shift Dresses: The Perfect Style for Every Woman

Shift Dresses: The Perfect Style for Every Woman from Yahoo Finding the perfect dress is a daunting task, but we set out on a mission to find one style that's universally flattering on every woman from size 2 to 20. After scouring endless silhouettes, colors, and fabric, we reached out to Nikki Pennie, celebrity stylist and style council member for David's Bridal, who told us the shift dress is the ideal frock for ladies of all ages, shapes, and sizes. "The shift dress is so timeless and classic," says Pennie, who thinks Jackie Onassis put the style on the map. "If you get the right one it should skim your body and cleverly hide the parts you don't want to emphasize like the waist, hips, or bum. The stiffness doesn't grab your body the way other styles do. Instead it gives that slimming, vertical line that elongates any figure and makes you feel comfortable." Not only is the shift dress universally flattering, Pennie says it's a no-brainer for any occasion. "If you have an office job it's something you can wear to work with flats and then to a dinner with heels and a jacket. And you can just as easily wear it with girlfriends on a weekend." We got Pennie's tips on selecting the best shift dresses and how to style them. Read on to find your perfect match. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

Photo by: Bloomingdale's For the most versatile look, stick to neutral solid colors Pennie's favorite shifts are cream for summer, chic navy, or black, which she feels is the most flattering. "It goes with everything, it's timeless, and it's something you'll have in your wardrobe forever," says Pennie, who also advises against prints. "They can add inches on to your shape." (Anne Klein Shift Dress, $89,

Photo by: Debenhams If you're tall, any hemline will do Pennie does love the midi length, though. "This fall season there's a new longer length we're seeing a lot that hits between the knee and ankle. It's elegant and chic." (Damsel in a Dress Colette Coral Shift Dress, $98.12, debenhams.com) Check out Yahoo for more styles. Add a scarf, some funky jewelry or a blazer for a savvy look.