…and a Happy New Year!!!

Check out Oh She Glows' favorite vegan recipes of 2011. 

Get your vegan New Years' resolution in order for 2012, dolls!

If you haven't watched these yet, you must. Love the super-special cameo. 

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So I came in for some touch ups at Completely Bare today and realized I never told you the end results of my laser hair removal experience! I am happy to report that after 5 treatments I am about 85-90 percent hair free with no shaving. It's a dream. I would recommend this to anyone who does not enjoy a)shaving everyday, b)enjoys being smooth and sexy, c) does not enjoy razor burn or associate it with attractiveness. To me the only thing less sexy than shaving was having razor burn by your bikini line or under our arms. Nothing says I'm not a lady like razor burn. It basically screams, hey I am a hairy beast, I tried to disguise it and here is the evidence that the hair once was here. That said a few soft hairs do pop up once in a while but they are sparse and very easily shaved. Definitely nothing course like most people experience under their arms. I am the ideal candidate, fair skin and dark hair so if you fit that bill 

Added bonus: when you apply chemical filled deodorant it won't go directly into your bloodstream because you will not have to shave anymore!

I highly suggest hitting up Completely Bare if you want to shorten your everyday shower routine. I know I should be grateful not to have to worry for hair loss in women but ladies, we have it rough! 

Chris Rene rocked out on X-Factor this season. If you didn't watch this season watch this awesome song that he actually wrote himself. He has such an inspirational story.

I recently had the pleasure to visit Bareburger in Greenwich Village. The restaurant that boasts free-range, grass-fed meats and that to me is something splurge worthy! When I eat beef, grass-fed is the only way to go. In addition to the typical beef, turkey and veggie, Bareburger also offered portabella, lamb, elk, bison and ostrich – not my thang but people seemed pretty excited by it! Also, you get to choose among a brioche bun, multi-grain roll, iceberg lettuce wrap, a wheat flour rap, or a gluten-free tapioca rice bun.

We also ordered the pickle sampler, which was delish! The bread and butter pickes were my fave, followed in a close second by the spicy pickles and garlic pickles. They have tons of different fun burgers and amazing dipping sauces. 

At around $10 bucks a burger, Bareburger's prices are reasonable for a sit-down meal in the Village. I also appreciated the vegetarian options of both a veggie burger and a portobellow! And in warmer weather, the Greenwich Village location has some prime outdoor seating so you can devour your burger al fresco!

I'd say it's a must-try! The ambience is adorable and casual. The service is quick and friendly.  

Visit Bareburger at their Village location or online.

535 Laguardia Place
New York
(212) 477-8125

FreeShipping.com compiled this list of free shopping websites with great last-minute free shipping for all you procrastinators out there! Love, love, love saving things till the last minute. Do you ever feel like Ginnifer Goodwin in He's Just Not That Into You? You know the scene where Justin Long is telling her that she waits till the last minute to pay bills because she secretly craves drama? I think that may be me. Why do I sit around all day when I have to be there only to rush and have not enough time to get ready?

Don't be like Ginnifer next year, but in case you are, check out these sites with great shipping deals!

1. Apple Store
Place your order by Dec. 21 to receive free Next Day Shipping on most items, excluding custom or engraved products.

2. Roxy
Any orders received by 10 pm EST on Dec. 21 will include free 2-Day Shipping.

3. Neiman Marcus
To get free rush delivery on orders of any amount, use code NMQUICK and choose "promotional shipping" as your shipping method. This offer is valid until 11:59 am CST on Dec. 22.

4. Under Armour
Enjoy free two-day shipping on any order using promo code FREESHIP.

5. Blue Nile
Enjoy free overnight shipping on all orders – no coupon code required.

6. 6pm
Order before 1 pm PST on Dec. 22 to get free shipping and guaranteed Christmas delivery when you spend $50 or more.

7. Bass Pro Shops
When you spend $75 or more, Bass Pro Shops will upgrade your shipping method to ensure Christmas delivery at no extra cost. All orders must be in by 12 pm CST on Dec. 22 to qualify.

8. The North Face
As long as you place your order of $100 or more by 11:59 pm on Dec. 20, you'll be upgraded to 2-Day Shipping for free.

9. Cabela's
Use code WSLEIGH to get a free upgrade to Guaranteed Express Delivery on orders of $100 or more. This offer expires after 10 pm EST on Dec. 20.

10. American Eagle
Orders of $100 or more placed by 6 am EST on Dec. 21 can be upgraded to 2nd Day Shipping for only $5.