You must have figured out by now that some of my favorite words are free and sale and it’s with that in mind that I’m passing on some free and cool goodies. Loew’s Cinemas are having Free Movie Thursdays. Just go to the website www.enjoytheshow.com/favorites/ , sign up and you’ll get passes to see re-releases <... >

I have to make a confession; I am obsessed with Project Runway. Wednesday nights at 9 PM, everything in my house stops for that show. We even have rituals. All snacks are made before the show starts. All calls are either made during commercial breaks or after the show airs. Meg (my roomie), Diana (from <... >

I am your guinea pig! Did you know that before I tell you about a fab new product I am road testing it at home? Yup. I’ve been known to torture friends, roommates and total strangers asking them what they think of something I’m trying. Occasionally, some poor soul wanders into my apartment, and before <... >

Did someone say “free wine?” Morell & Company has it. Now before you go crazy, the wines are for complimentary in-store tastings. These events occur four nights a week, from 4 PM – 7 PM. Morell also holds special tastings. To attend a special tasting, you must make a reservation and the cost varies from <... >

It’s a brand new year. We can accomplish anything and everything we have ever wanted to this year. We can be our own heroes and heroines. Whatever we’ll do, we’ll be fabulous. If you’ve decided that you want to volunteer this year, have you thought about fostering an animal? New York City Animal Care and <... >

I was listening to the news the other day, when I heard an interesting tidbit that I thought I’d pass along to you. It seems that the popularity of online dating services is on the wane. The main reason cited, was that people misrepresented themselves. DOH! If the news reporters had only been on a <... >

I hope you found lots of lovely prezzies under the tree. This was my first year as a dog owner. I had no idea that your friends’ dogs also do a gift exchange. Do I need to mention that I now have to scramble and get some doggie gifts? Can someone tell me where the <... >

Imaginary Heroes – written and directed by Dan Harris, Starring – Sigourney Weaver, Jeff Daniels, Emile Hirsch, Kip Pardue, Michelle Williams Once again we enter the territory mined by the novels of John Updike, and movies like The Ice Age and American Beauty. As we wander through the landscape of upper middle class America, we <... >

So you’ve got all these great holiday parties to go to, and you want to look glam and hot for them. Don’t forget your nails. Luscious Cosmetics has just the thing for your desire for glitz and glitter. Luscious Cosmetics Nail Lacquers, Crystal Sealant, Top Coat and Crystal Nail Lacquer Refills will do the job <... >

You want to keep your lips luscious looking all year long. Most of the time upkeep is easy; slick on some lip balm with an SPF, follow with your lipstick or gloss, then go. Winter is brutal for your skin, and your lips can take it especially hard. They get chapped, itchy and need extra <... >

Do you have curly hair like me? It’s constant struggle to make it behave. I married my blow dryer. My hands hurt, I kept bonking myself in the eye with the round brush, and I was a sweaty and exhausted mess when it was done. Joy of joys! It never lasted more than a day <... >

We’re inching closer to Christmas, Yule and Kwanzaa – whether we like it or not. Hanukah is just about over; but there are more holidays on the horizon. As it gets colder, and the temp starts dropping, the weather gets meaner. The wind, cold air and the weird fluctuating indoor temps and dry air can <... >

Last week I mentioned that I had the Nearly Permanent Manicure experience from the Acqua Beauty Bar (7E. 14th Street). I wanted to let you know how the nails are holding up. I am so amazed and thrilled by how they look. I type constantly, attempt to file my junk, and live your basic New <... >

The other night I saw The Aviator. The movie is gorgeous to look at, and there were times when I actually forgot that I was looking at Leonardo Di Caprio, and saw an actor standing inside the flesh of another human being. The Aviator tells the tale of Howard Hughes’ early years in Hollywood and <... >

Do you really need to know what night of Hanukah this is? Do you really want the countdown until Yule, Christmas or Kwanzaa?? No, I didn’t think so. You’ve all ready had that hammered into your heads and wallets. Below you’ll find ways to relax, revel or whatever. All to a musical or artsy beat. <... >

We’re going on to the third night of Chanukah, it’s now 12 days before Yule, 16 days before Christmas, and 17 days before Kwanzaa and if you’re like me, you’re probably still hunting for prezzies. So, I have some clever, fun and generally great gift ideas for you. Here’s a line of eight candles that <... >

Thank god it’s the weekend! Now you can either stay in or go out and party before it gets to snowy to navigate through the slush. Now if you missed the Alcone Beauty Club party that I told you about, you missed a good one. There were two sittings; I went to the 8 PM <... >

Do you miss Sex And The City? Well you can gaze at Carrie and the crew everyday on your computer. Simply go to HBO.com and you can download SATC screensavers. If you don’t want a screensaver how about some wallpaper featuring your favorite character on your desktop? Yes, you can make your computer a more <... >

Yes, this is Wednesday and normally on Wednesdays and Fridays I write about music and stuff like that. Well…there are so many amazing sales going on this week that I just have to write about them. I do have wonderful bit of music news for you that I know you’ll enjoy. SASHA (Alexander Coe) singly <... >

Can someone tell me where the year went? It’s almost December and that means it’s just about time to kiss this year good-bye. Now we have to start concentrating on our holiday shopping and New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, there are sample sales all over the city that’ll help us all out. Carmen Marc Valvo is <... >