Back to School and Fall Trends

Back to School shopping is in full swing. If you want to make the trip a little easier, take a look at these videos before you go.
I talked with people at JCPenney at Monroeville Mall to find out about what's popular this year.
Urban, Flashy, Trendy are all words that were used to describe the looks.
Penney's has the new Kimora Lee line in their juniors department. It's hard to miss the display with all the leopard print! Jessica showed us some of the most popular pieces:

We didn't forget about the guys! JC Penney Store Manager, Gary, told us about what the guys want for back to school:

And... we've gotta give our flip flops up sometime...what are we going to put on our feet this Fall? Here are some ideas from Jacki at Nine West:

There are some great end of summer sales going on right now. You can save big on basics that you can pair with other pieces to stretch them into year round wear.
If you're really thinking ahead, now's a great time to stretch your clothing dollars by picking up summer clothes for kids at 60 or even 70 percent off in sizes they'll be able to wear next year.
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Important Bullying Information

This week on our jennifer TV show, we discuss the serious issue of bullying.
Recent research by our partners at Highmark Healthy High 5 found that only 25% of the parents they talked with believe that bullying is a problem. However, according to U.S. Department of Justice Statistics, Every seven minutes a school child is bullied, and 85% of the time, there is no intervention at all.
Highmark Healthy High 5 working to stop bullying by providing grants and supporting bullying prevention programs. You can get helpful resources and find out more by clicking here.
On our show, I interviewed a beautiful young girl who shared a painful story of being a bullying victim in high school.
Click here to watch a clip.
Here's what Highmark Healthy High 5 Project Director, Kweilin Nassar wants parents to keep in mind as they watch the bullying show:

I am proud to be partnering with Highmark Healthy High 5 to provide important messages for parents regarding bullying for National Bullying Prevention week October 5th through October 11th; and beyond! I'll keep you posted.
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Country Pride

It was great to see so many families turn out to get an up close look at our country's birth certificate at the Carnegie Science Center last weekend. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was on display as part of a Declare Yourself visit to Pittsburgh.
Declare Yourself is a non-partisan organization funded by Norman Lear on a mission to get people---especially young people---interested in our country, and in showing people how easy it is to register to vote.
Listen to Sam Sarnicke, Area General Manager, Cricket Communications, Inc., (a proud sponsor) talk about how how people reacted when they saw the document, and Brent Miller from Declare Yourself, with the cool story behind it. I also asked Brent about the security for this national treasure---it's intense!

The document is displayed in a special glass case, and it travels with two beautifully produced films, one hosted by actress Reese Witherspoon, who is a descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence! It really provides an interesting look at our country's history. I think you and your kids will love it. WATCH IT NOW
I got to go to the event as part of Clearview Federal Credit Union's sponsorship.
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Go With Everything Face

Of course we want to look pulled together as we move through our busy days.

Psychologists say we shouldn't think of making time for ourselves as a luxury, but as a necessity. Feeling confident about ourselves is important to our success in any area of life.

Creating a classic look with your makeup is a wonderful, make life easier way to polish your look and help to make you feel good about yourself.

The classic face uses neutral colors that go with absolutely everything---so when you settle on what's right for you, you can pare down everything in that makeup drawer, and never worry about keeping enough shades around to match your clothes or your moods.

A classic face works no matter what.

My friend, makeup artist Gina Pravlochak created this classic look for me for a photo shoot we had at my house for our new Take Care! book for caregivers (click here to see the picture that my publishing team at St. Lynn's Press selected to be on the back cover)

Watch the video below to see Gina describe the basics of a classic face.
Watch a clip from our Make Me Over Show at jenniferTVshow.com

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Teach Your Children Well

Hope you can join me for a fun event that will make it easy for you to share many good lessons with your children:
A rare, original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display at the Carnegie Science Center on August 1, from 10 am to 5 pm and August 2, from 10 am to 7 pm as part of Declare Yourself, a nonpartisan youth voter initiative.
You'll get to make your own “Get Out to Vote” buttons at a station lead by the members of Handmade Arcade and sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Also Clearview Federal Credit Union is sponsoring a chance to win 4 tickets to a private preview of America’s Birth Certificate (What a cool subject for a "What I did this Summer" report)!
You can enter to win right now at any Clearview Federal Credit Union branch location.
Plus! Don’t miss out on the on-site voter registration and children's voting booths designed to educate young people about the importance of the voting process and voicing their opinions.
Hope to see you there!
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Pretty Eyes, Car Help, and Take Care!

OK so false eyelashes are not the most practical thing for a busy woman to be thinking about---HOWEVER my friend and make-up artist, Gina Pravlochak has taught me that false eyelashes are a fun way to look and feel great for a special occasion. I have shared with you that I wear these eyelashes when we tape the TV show, and Gina and I have gotten several questions about exactly how to apply them. There are a few tricks to getting the best look. Here they are from a pro:



We recorded this to share with you while Gina was making me up for a shoot at Baierl Toyota. We are proud to have partnered with Baierl to help spread the word about a great new service they are offering women: ASK SUZIE.

Suzie is Susan Baierl---wife of Lee Baierl---and she is on a mission to make your life easier when it comes to buying a new car, or maintaining the one you have. She's been in the auto industry for 15-years, and even though she knew her stuff, she herself had an experience where she felt intimidated while trying to talk to salespeople about buying a car. Susan has tips and information to make you a stronger care buyer at her web site, as well as a place for you to submit any questions you may have. Check it out....and watch for Susan to appear on an upcoming jennifer TV show dealing with Families on a Budget, where Susan gives you advice on how to maximize your fuel efficiency

We've been busy working on production for new TV shows, as well as getting ready for the release of my new book for caregivers called Take Care! It will give you 101 Ten Minute tips on how to care for yourself while you're taking care of others.
To find out more, please visit TakeCareTips.com.

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Family On A Budget

Many families are struggling financially right now. We're in the process of shooting a new jennifer TV talk show episode that will offer helpful ideas for families on a budget. Jeanne May, a manager at Clearview Federal Credit Union, shared some easy strategies for creating a family budget, and (just as important) how to stick to it! Couldn't wait to pass this information
along:


The Families On a Budget show will air soon on WTAE-TV Channel 4 in Pittsburgh, and we'll post more clips from it at jenniferTVshow.com. and right here.
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