Looking to trade in hot flashes and night sweats for diapers and pre-school? If you're over 40 and thinking about getting pregnant - here's some new hope and some sage advice.By Colette BouchezJust the thought of getting pregnant at a time when most of your gal pals are talking hot flashes and leaky bladders can make the whole idea seem, well, rather daunting - if not totally out of the question.But daunting as it may be, the reality is that today more and more women over 40 are deciding... Read Full Story

A new study suggests that overexposure to chemicals found in thousands of consumer goods - including food and beverage containers – could be causing problems in the bedroom for men- and their partners. Here's what you need to know. By Colette Bouchez If a group of Chinese researchers are right, you may want to keep your partner from snacking on canned ravioli and beer. The reason: You just might see the after-effects in the bedroom - and not in a good way. Indeed, new research published t... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchess.comSo...how could you miss those glorious Ivanka Trump wedding pictures - and all the GORGEOUS jewelry! The doyenne of big business and high style definitely set a new standard for elegance - which is why we at CountryDutchess were thrilled out of our sneakers that her new look meshed so beautifully with our exciting New Age of Elegance Holiday Jewels Collection!In fact, this is not only the year when truly elegant jewelry takes center stage, it's also the year when el... Read Full Story

Two brand new studies find green tea may be just what you need this holiday season!By Colette BouchezAre you getting crazed just thinking about the upcoming holiday season? If so, listen up: Two studies just published report new benefits of green tea - and these can make a big difference in your health - and your attitude - in the upcoming holiday season!In fact, if you're a smoker – or regularly exposed to second-hand smoke during that round of holiday parties - this one is for you: A stud... Read Full Story

Two brand new studies find green tea may be just what you need this holiday season!By Colette BouchezAre you getting crazed just thinking about the upcoming holiday season? If so, listen up: Two studies just published report new benefits of green tea - and these can make a big difference in your health - and your attitude - in the upcoming holiday season!In fact, if you're a smoker – or regularly exposed to second-hand smoke during that round of holiday parties - this one is for you: A stud... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchess.com Have you noticed that when it comes to beauty products, now-a-days you can pretty much buy anything on line? It's true! What's more you can also net yourself some substantial savings in the process.Indeed, from product manufacturer sites offering coupons and rebates to beauty supply discount houses that offer huge cuts on name brands, you can save a ton-o-bucks on both skin care and make up alike.BUT … ( and you knew that was coming! ) if you don't play your beauty ca... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchess.com Have you noticed that when it comes to beauty products, now-a-days you can pretty much buy anything on line? It's true! What's more you can also net yourself some substantial savings in the process.Indeed, from product manufacturer sites offering coupons and rebates to beauty supply discount houses that offer huge cuts on name brands, you can save a ton-o-bucks on both skin care and make up alike.BUT … ( and you knew that was coming! ) if you don't play your beauty ca... Read Full Story

Attention Red Dress Fashionistas: Show the world why a woman's heart should never be broken with a new contest designed to bring out your inner fashionista while raising a ton of money & awareness for women & heart disease! By Colette BouchezA woman’s heart should never be broken … but sometimes, it just is.No, the villain isn’t that philandering boyfriend or nasty ex-husband. It’s heart disease - the number one threat to a woman’s heart, and her life.In fact while heart disease used... Read Full Story

Attention Red Dress Fashionistas: Show the world why a woman's heart should never be broken with a new contest designed to bring out your inner fashionista while raising a ton of money & awareness for women & heart disease! By Colette BouchezA woman’s heart should never be broken … but sometimes, it just is.No, the villain isn’t that philandering boyfriend or nasty ex-husband. It’s heart disease - the number one threat to a woman’s heart, and her life.In fact while heart disease used... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchessA rose by any other name is still a rose. A bargain, however, isn't always what it seems!And that can definitely be the case when it comes to buying mineral makeup! Indeed, the sudden popularity of this natural beauty chic has, unfortunately, given way to lots of imitators, at least some of whom are using the term "mineral" a little loosely. In fact you could say there's more minerals in the ink on the label than in the jar!Which is why we were thrilled when make up doyenn... Read Full Story