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THE BEST GYMS DOWN THE SHORE

Plus: tons of super-summer, money-saving specials

Posted by Jillian Skrocki on 6/8/2010 at 4:44PM | 6 Comments

Just because you’re away from home and surrounded by sun and sand doesn’t mean you have to forgo those yoga or Pilates classes or get (completely) out of the habit of hitting the gym. From LBI to Cape May, here are the best Shore spots to sweat. READ MORE

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CUT YOUR HAIR FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Now's the perfect time to score a light, sassy summer 'do—and help out some amazing kids while you're at it, too

Posted by Jillian Skrocki on 6/8/2010 at 10:27AM | 9 Comments

Jillian's new, sassy-short bob; Photo by Zoey Sless-Kitain

Over Memorial Day Weekend, I decided it was time to rid myself of my long mane of hair and lighten up for summer. I couldn’t think of a better way to do this than to continue my donation to Locks of Love (check out our list of Philly area salons that participate in the program below). This might seem drastic, and it is an extremely emotional experience for some, but for me, I feel it’s the least those of us with long hair can do.

Ally, a high school friend of mine, died almost three years ago after a horrible battle with cancer. She was only 17. As I watched her go through chemotherapy, lose her hair, and experience so much pain, I couldn’t help but feel, well, helpless.

My first donation to Locks of Love occurred the year before she died, when I was a senior at Great Valley High School. READ MORE

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