Q: I love the look of a smoky eye, but I have no idea how to create one. Got any tips to help me make my eyes smolder? –Jen B.

Creating a sexy, smoky eye isn’t as arduous a task as it may seem. I’ve got some great tips to ease you through the process.

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Q: Over the last year I’ve gained about 25 pounds, and I don’t know why. My routine hasn’t changed, and my doctor says I’m fine. About a month ago, my boyfriend of two years broke up with me because he wasn’t attracted to me anymore. I miss him so much, and don’t know what to do. Please help. –Broken Hearted

Despite what the fashion, entertainment and diet industries would have you believe, there are men out there who prefer plus-size women. It’s not that looks don’t matter to them. They’re not just “okay” with your weight. They genuinely love some serious curves on their women. Ladies, I promise you, they’re out there.

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Q: My boyfriend and his friends are serious winos. What I mean is, they love wine. Personally, I can’t stand the stuff, but I’d like to be able to surprise them with a nice bottle for a dinner or a party. I don’t have a huge budget to work with. What do you recommend? –Maryanne H.

Like you, I simply don’t have the palate for wine. Luckily, though, my dear friend Tracy Gunn happens to be the wine steward at the Brookshire Brothers in Wimberley. This is a woman who loves her wine, and enjoys helping others discover their love of wine.

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Q: My husband is an accountant, and even though April 15th has come and gone, he can’t seem to relax! Can you give me a few suggestions about stress relief that I can pass along to him? –Tori L.

You know, I think we could all use some advice on how to de-stress these days.

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Q: Whenever you recommend products, you always seem to have a generic alternative to the pricier name brands. What are some of your favorite generic labels? –Lois H.

How I love bargain brands! Many budget-friendly products work just as well, if not better, than their brand-name counterparts. Here are a few that I swear by:

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