Scary Secrets About Your Dentist!!

We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars each year at the dentist, but do you ever check their qualifications? Here are some scary secrets you may not know about your dentist:





Secret #1: Your dentist may not be as educated as you think.

Secret #2: Your dentist may not have the latest technology.

Secret #3: Your dentist may be using mercury.

Secret #4: The lab may be more important than your dentist.

Secret #5: There's more to good dentistry than filling cavities.

Secret #6: You are probably using the wrong specialist for dental implants.

Secret #7: Bad dental advice about dentures can be fatal!

Secret #8: Your dentist may not know enough about sleep apnea.

Secret #9: Not all cosmetic dentists have the skills to really improve your smile.

Secret #10: How to avoid the root canal your dentist says you need.

Check out this article to learn more!

Vintage Italian Finds!!!

In the US it is so much fun to go to the large outdoor flea markets and antique stores and find all of sorts of old treasures and beautiful new handmade goods from crafters! I have always loved to go, but when I stumbled upon one here in Italy about nine months ago I was BLOWN away! I use to think a chair or table from the 1950’s was a great find, oh no. That’s recent history for Europe and at these antique / crafters markets you can find things from the 1500’s on up. Now, pick your jaw up off the floor! You do pay a pretty penny for those antiques but there are also some unbelievable deals to be had. I have had so much fun shopping I thought I would bring these great finds and beautiful craftsmanship to you. I am starting a section at The Dapper Darling called Vintage Italian Finds. Click here to check out the wonderful pieces I’ve gotten so far!

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Have an old table? Make it chic again even if its missing a leg or two! Check out Martha Stewart's craft of the day! Click here!! This is a great space saving idea as well for a tight corridor or foyer!

Coldplay cover band sounds eerily like the original!

McDonald's new web-site

Are business decisions like McDonald's new website called 365Black.com, which is a site exclusively for black achievement, hurting or helping our communities? Is it creating lines between it's employees races or bringing all closer together? Should they have a web site for every race? Check it out here and tell us what you think!

www.365black.com

Step Aside Warhol...

Thinking about having a portrait done of mans best friend but you don't want your friends to think you're NUTS!?! Check out these adorable custom pet portraits done a la pop art. They are really cute and affordable! The artist is very flexible with colors, sizes and most animals. Be a trend setter and have your Irish setter put in a painting!! CLICK HERE to link to the artists site.

Ok....You are just too old!

Remember when you saw Dylan McKay in the original 90210 Beverly Hills for the first time and even though he looked like he was in his 30's they still cast him to play a high schooler? Why is it that these Hollywood producers have such a hard time casting realistic teens? Check out this list of other unconvincing movie teens!

What Recession? Panera releases $17.00 Lobster sandwich

When everyone else cuts back, Panera steps it up! Sales have increased by 20 mil in the second quarter and they continue to soar. Read this article about their new direction and LOBSTER sandwich.

Viva Margarita!

Summer is coming to an end but that doesn't mean the party has to... try this delicious recipe from the VIVA MARGARITA book available at The Dapper Darling.

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6 ice cubes
2 ounces reposado tequila
2 ounces fresh tangerine juice
1 ounce sweet & sour
1 ounce cointreau

Chill a 6 oz cocktail glass and rim with superfine sugar or lemon zest
Add ice to a cocktail shaker,then add the tequila, tangerine juice, sweet & sour and cointreau. Shake vigorously to blend and chill.

Pour the mixture into the chilled glass. Garnish the rim of the glass with a tangerine wheel, if you like and serve.

CLICK HERE to buy!

I MISS........

Moving to Italy has been an amazing experience that has lit up my soul and senses! I do miss the United States, however, and it’s hard for me to admit what I miss most (besides family of course). I miss MEXICAN food. I miss the cheap joint down the street with frozen margaritas and a white sauce to die for. I miss the crunchy salty chips and flour tortillas. I miss the refried beans and mystery cheese on top. Well to quench my thirst I have to make my own at home because you won’t find Mexican food in Italy! This recipe is amazing and given to me by a friend that shares the Mexican love! Try this one at home!

Rachel says:
After a week of eating out I need a change of pace. Mexican is always my go to when I'm in a pinch. This fresh recipe for Tostadas Salsa Verde comes from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food back in 2006. It's a favorite in my house and perfect to make if you have left over chicken. Mix up a margarita and enjoy!

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/tostadas-salsa-verde

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Is your living room "stuck" in the past? Reboot with these hysterical pillows from diffractionfiber at Etsy. They are even eco friendly and made of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Its a great geek gift!

Diffractionfiber has a ton of unique pillows and creative gifts! They even have a "made for each other" set of pb & j bread slices that can be personalized. What a cute wedding shower gift this would be! Check them out by CLICKING HERE!

Are you and your spouse look alikes?

I have always noticed that many couples look like they could be brother and sister. Now I see why...A new study shows that woman are more likely to fall for someone with similar facial features because they inherently trust them more. Not to say that we don't enjoy the view of a masculine man's man, we just don't believe a word they say...CLICK HERE to read more!

Do you look like your spouse?

At what age should you stop breastfeeding?

You must be 18 to view this video! This is a very interesting video that features a woman that still breastfeeds her youngest daughter at age 8. How do you feel about that?

21 Horrible Fashion Ideas

Here is an article about 21 horrible fashion statements that actually took off. I am a child of the 80’s myself and 90% of these are from that era. And to think, all this time I thought the 80’s rocked. So hold on to your mullets and high tops, you probably owned something on this list. CLICK HERE to go to the article!

Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd is an Aussie singer, songwriter and tears up the didgeridoo along with the slide guitar like no other! Much of his music is guitar heavy and socially conscious. A bear footed vegetarian neo hippy type if you will. He released his first album TO LET in 2002 followed by SOLACE in 2004, FOOD IN THE BELLY IN 2005, WHITE MOTH 2007 AND DARK SHADES OF BLUE IN 2008. I only own Food in the Belly but I listen to it religiously. It’s an extremely relaxing album as I’m sure all of his albums are. So sit back, put your feet up and enjoy all 2 minutes and 52 seconds of this video of him playing “Better People”.