So you packed your summer out, and just realized that Labor Day came out of nowhere!  Don’t worry – you can still get one more weekend of relaxation in.

Miss Cozy’s Tip of the Day: Labor Day was actually intended as a day of rest, so before you head to the beach or a BBQ, try to sleep in this weekend.  Recent studies have shown that catching up on your sleep can help reverse the effects of sleep deprivation. Getting enough sleep also helps you look more refreshed by reducing dark circles, under-eye puffiness, and bloodshot eyes.

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If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend, brought to you by Miss Cozy:

Atlanta, Georgia – Have you looked at today’s date??  Its 9-02-10!  It shouldn’t go unnoticed!  So SweetWater Brewery has created a 90’s themed event to celebrate.  Hosted by Metromix and SweetWater, tonight the Peach Pit comes to Atlanta for an all out 90’s bash - to celebrate America’s favorite past time: 90210!  Go big or go home and dress up like Kelly, Steve, David, Donna, Brandon, Dylan, Valerie or Andrea, because everyone in costume will receive half off their entrance fee.  (You must be 21+ – Entrance is $8)  The theme is original 90210, so the more 90’s the better: Jean jackets, gelled hair and mini dresses are not only appropriate, they are highly encouraged.  Get some SweetWater goodies for the best dressed and best looking couple.  SweetWater Brewery is located at 195 Ottley Drive Northeast – Atlanta. For more information visit sweetwaterbrew.com

Phoenix, Arizona – Kick off Hispanic Heritage month this Saturday, September 4th 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual 21st Fiesta de Septiembre. The event takes place in Historic downtown Wickenburg, and includes Mariachi groups, folklorico dancers, salsa and margarita contests, outdoor mercado, food and beverage cantina, historic photo exhibits, and a food fair!  Wickenburg Community Center 160 N. Valentine Street. For more information visit outwickenburgway.com

Boston, Massachusetts – If you’re in Boston this weekend, the one event to check out is their traditional Gloucester Schooner Festival.  This 26th annual schooner festival takes place in America’s oldest seaport. Running from September 3rd until September 6th, close to 50 ships are expected to participate in two days of racing, celebration and events, including Sunday’s “Mayor’s Race.” Sponsored by Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, enjoy a full schedule of activities from sailing, tours, fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor, a festival party, and more! For more information visit capeannevacations.com.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Stop by the 45th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and County Fair to enjoy a three-day festival of all things Polish. Running from September 4th until September 6th 2010, this event is infused with the Polish spirit, featuring vendors, kielbasa, pierogi, loads of entertainment (yes, there’s polka), and much more. Located at 654 Ferry Road Doylestown, PA 18901. For more information vist czestochowa.us

Columbus, Ohio – The mission of the Native American Indian Center is to preserve, protect and promote Native American culture, spirituality and philosophy. This has been accomplished through traditional Powwow’s, as they are the greatest expression of Native American Indian art. Join them during their traditional Labor Day Powwow, to encompass the values, traditions and spirituality of many native cultures. This weekend, from September 4th until September 6th 2010, enjoy traditions including Native American dancing, singing, food and crafts.  Located at Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard – Weekend pass: $15, Adults: $7. For more information visit naicco.org

Can you pull off Louis Vuitton's Spring Frizz-for-All?

With Fashion Week right around the corner, it becomes more and more obvious that not all of us can sport a frizzy do quite like the models a la LV. (Unless you’re AfroBella.) Whether you have curly hair, straight hair, or wear your curly hair straight, out-of-control frizz tends to be be less of a fierce beauty statement and more of a hassle.

Miss Cozy’s Tip of the Day: Some natural ‘do it at home’ remedies are the best solutions frizzy hair. To create balance in natural chemicals that may cause frizzy hair, try rinsing with equal amounts of apple vinegar and water after conditioning. This will smooth out hair cuticles. (Keep eyes tightly shut if using this method – vinegar stings.) Shea butter can also smooth out hair while preventing a greasy look.

Avoid using a hair brush if you have frizz-prone hair. Try using a hair pick and finger combing when hair is dry. Avoid rubbing wet hair with a towel. Instead, try letting wet hair set in a towel for ten minutes after a shower. Air-drying hair whenever possible, instead of using a blow dryer. Another suggestion is to try adding a dime-sized amount of natural vegetable glycerin to water and applying to wet hair after a shower. This can also be mixed into a gel or mousse product that you regularly use.

Lastly, avoid hair products that contain drying ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate and alcohol. Some of the best remedies for frizzy hair can also be the cheapest.

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If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:

San Francisco, California -  Another food fest–but one focusing on local, sustainable, DIY (Do it yourself) food and drinks. Contests in butchery, canning and jamming, demos on raising chickens, keeping bees and making cheese; sustenance such as roti, paella, ice cream, homemade beer and kombucha. This festival runs from August 27th until August 29th @ Jack London Square (Broadway and Embarcadero), Oakland. For more information visit Eat Real Festival.

Denver, Colorado – Formerly known as the Natural History Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers educational fun for all ages. The Museum was founded in 1900 by Denver naturalist Edwin Carter. Today, the collection houses more than one million objects from around the world. This Monday, August 30th 2010, enjoy a Free Day @ the Denver Museum of Nature and Science – @ the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. from 9 am – 5 pm (Free admission for Colorado residents) – 303-322-7009. For more information visit Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Washington, DC - “Feet in the Street” – No Cars, No Traffic, Just fun! This second annual event will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010 – 9 am-3 pm at Fort Dupont Park. ‘The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service are teaming up to host a car-free event in Fort Dupont Park in Southeast Washington to promote physical activity, green transportation choices, and community spirit.’ Come join in Putting your Feet in the street and run, walk, bike, skate and other organized activities – including nature hikes, rock climbing wall, fitness classes, community garden tours and vegetable gleaning, healthy cooking demonstrations, free bike rentals courtesy of Bike and Roll and more! For more information visit Feet in the Street.

Orlando, Florida – “Tears for Fears” (nope, not a scary movie, but rather a concert) will be held this Saturday, August 28th 2010 from 4:00pm – 10:00pm. @ City Hall Plaza (included in the downtown concert series). This concert is ffeaturing the Gibson Smokin’ Opening Act, Rib Eating Contest, Free Cookies and more! For more info: 321-281-2000. For more information visit WMMO.com

Long Island, New York – Stop by the Annual Italian Festival presented by the Cellini Lodge/Sons of Italy. This festival runs until Sunday, August 29, 2010. There will be an international food court, delectable zeppoles, pastries and other goodies! Enjoy Music and Fireworks on Saturday, and on Sunday, from 3pm to 5 pm, everyone enjoys FREE admission plus half-price on pasta. For more inf o, contact (516) 747-1680. For more information visit Cellini Lodge #2206.

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Have you planned your weekend yet? Hosting a fabulous spa party, no doubt. Actually, you’re probably not. And that’s fine. Which is why we love hearing from Miss Cozy each week with her top cheapie weekend picks around the US of A.

Miss Cozy’s Tip of the Day: If you forgot to re-apply sunscreen after your beach outing, you probably walked away with raw tight skin, the color of a tomato. To soothe sunburned skin, heat a cup of regular oatmeal with one-half cup whole milk until cooked. Let cool and apply to burned skin. The oatmeal soothes and the milk acts as a gentle exfoliant to remove dead cells.

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If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:

Huntsville, Alabama – Feel like you put on a few pounds recently and want to get back in shape? A triathlon might be the solution. Starting at 7am enjoy a 3 mile run, 6 mile bike and 400 meter swim at Brahan Spring Park. The race starts at the South End of the Old Huntsville Airport and ends at the Huntsville Natatorium. (3770 Ivy Avenue) For more info, check out  Huntsville Sprint Triathlon.

Phoenix, Arizona – Another chance to get fit this summer with free workouts courtesy of CrossFit Scottsdale and Zenergy Yoga (all workouts are designed for any fitness level) Fridays @ 9:30am til 10:30am located at the Fountain Court across from Mojo Yogurt. It’s recommended to bring a mat to yoga classes as mats are limited. Receive 10% off your morning coffee at Press Coffee Food Wine just for coming. For more information visit City Center of City North.

Atlanta, Georgia – Creative Loafing brings cool beverages to the streets of Atlanta with Highland Avenue Beer Fest this Saturday, August 21st! It’s going to be a party in the streets from noon – 6 p.m. with over 100 craft beers, live music and great food from local eateries. The festival will be held in Inman Park at Highland Ave and Elizabeth. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. For more information visit clatl.com.

Detroit, Michigan – It’s that time of year again.. in Metro Detroit when classic cars come to cruise. GM, Ford and Chrysler—The Big Three—all have roots tied to Woodward Avenue. In the cruisin’ era, urban legends grew that the Big Three tested their prototypes on Woodward. Famous nameplates such as Pontiac’s GTO, Chrysler’s Hemi cars, and Ford’s Mustang variants. On August 21st, check them out on Woodward Avenue, Get a chance to see latest iterations of the Mustang GT, Chevy Camaro and Dodge Charger. For more information visit The Woodward Dream Cruise.

Nashville, Tennesee – “Meet Us at the Barre” for the second annual Beer at the Ballet! Friends of Nashville Ballet invites the public to attend the second annual beer tasting event, Beer at the Ballet, on Friday, August 20 from 6:30pm – 9:30 pm – The evening will feature beer samplings from Yazoo Brewery, Dan McGuinness, and Magic Hat Brewery, along with food tastings provided by local restaurants Virago, The Mad Platter, The Local Taco, Zumi Sushi, and The Cupcake Collection. Included in the ticket price, each guest will also receive a complimentary membership to Friends of Nashville Ballet, which provides various perks and discounts throughout the year for Nashville Ballet performances and events. Tickets in advance are $40 and $50 the day of the event. For more information visit Nashville Ballet.com.

Great. Beautiful hair in the morning, frizzy hair by noon. We all know how that goes. If you haven’t yet cured your frizz with a Keratin treatment, here are some tips to calm it down considerably. Thick, coarse, wavy and curly hair all have a tendency to frizz, especially during the summer!

Miss Cozy’s Beauty Tip of the Day: Using conditioner is key to control frizzy hair. The trick is to leave the conditioner on for a few minutes before rinsing it out. If you have extra time, try wrapping your hair in a towel with the conditioner on and let your hair “soak” for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse it out.

When you’re done, wrap your hair in a towel (or wrapadoo!) for several minutes to get out the excess water instead of rubbing the towel over your head. Both towel rubbing and brushes lead to hair breakage and make it much more vulnerable to frizzy hair.

Try putting on some mousse and combing it in. Let you hair air dry and don’t run your fingers or a comb through it until it’s completely dry. Using a blow dryer in hot weather will probably make the problem worse.

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If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:

Denver, Colorado – Head to the Highlands (Ranch that is) for a wee bit of Scottish fun at The Colorado Scottish Festival. Enjoy such events as the Hot Piping Contest (featuring some of the nation’s finest pipers), then let your energy build as you listen to Colorado’s own Angus Mohr play Highland rock and roll complete with bagpipes, and the world-renowned music of Seven Nations playing Celtic rock. Dates: This Saturday 8.14.10 from 9am – 10pm and Sunday 8.15.10 from 9am – 5pm @ The Highlands Ranch. For more information visit scottishgames.org.

Indianapolis, Indiana – It’s pickin’ time of year! One of the best parts of Indiana is enjoying fresh-from-the-trees apples. Many orchards open their doors for apple picking in August for bushels of apples, apple treat and cider. So time to get ‘pickin’ and cooking up some delicious treats. For more information visit pickyourown.org.

Governors Island, NY – “Governors Island has the potential to become a New York must-see – a combo of Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art and, well, just about all of New York’s historical monuments. The little island is loaded with art exhibits, events, activities (bicycling, kayaking, mini-golf) and more.” ~ New York Post. Rent a Bike from Bike and Roll – to pedal around the island and enjoy the sights. On Fridays until October 8th, you can rent a bike and get a free hour of riding. For more information visit BikeandRoll.com

Baltimore, MD – Africa takes center stage at the 8th Annual Fest Africa. Held on August 14th and August 15th from noon until 8pm at Patterson Park, enjoy music, dance, arts and crafts, food, fashion shows, artists, poets, comedians, and storytellers. ‘It’s one of Baltimore’s impressive slate of ethnic festivals. General Admission is $5 and children under 10 are free. For more information visit festafricausa.com .

Boston, Massachusetts – Celebrate Chinese culture with the Annual August Moon Festival in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood featuring martial arts performances, lion dances, authentic food and more. Held on August 15th from 10am until 5pm, be a part of Chinese culture for the day. For more information visit chinatownmainstreet.org

It’s been so hot out that some kids actually fried an egg on the ground – how insane is that? Thank goodness our Almost Free City Travels are trying to keep you cool. (Check out CozyWallet.com for more swank ways to save money.)

Miss Cozy’s Beauty Tip of the Day: We know, it’s hot and humid outside! Your hair is flat, frizzy or just plain oily. Definitely time to switch your shampoo and conditioner. Considering all the extra moisture in the air, most hair types will benefit from a lighter shampoo and conditioner for the summer. For fine, straight, or oily hair types, try a shampoo (with volume) which won’t weigh hair down in the humidity. Only apply a lightweight conditioner to the ends of hair. For thicker, courser, and/or curly hair, look for anti-humidity hair products that will prevent the frizz.

If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:

New York, NY – What’s better than enjoying New York’s finest restaurants for a fraction of the price? The finest spas for a fraction of the price of course! But wait, that’s a different week. This also-amazing time of the year is known as Restaurant Week, which runs until July 25th 2010– catch the tail end of it. You can’t pass up a three-course lunch for $24.07 or dinner for $35. A record 275 (and counting) restaurants are participating in NYC Restaurant Week this summer. Visit nycgo.com.

Miami, FL - The award winning International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami runs until August 1st 2010 and celebrates its 25th anniversary by inviting some of the best Hispanic theatre productions from Latin America, Europe and the United States. Events will be held at various locations in Miami, Miami Beach and Key Biscayne. Visit teantroavante.com.

Pittsfield, ME- Take part in the 38th Annual Central Maine Egg Festival which runs until July 24th 2010. Manson Park in Pittsfield, Maine is the place to be for egg breakfast cooked in a 300-pound frying pan, entertainment, fireworks, the “Egg-lympics” and egg-citing surprises. Located on Pittsfield & Manson Park. Visit Central Main Egg Festival.

Snowflake, AZ - Stop by the Annual Pioneer Day Celebration on July 23rd through July 24th to enjoy the Arts & crafts fair, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, theatrical performances, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, Sweet Wheels Car Show & Swap meet (which is held on the 24th from 8 am – 2 pm.) Visit Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

Seattle, WA – 3 Days – 4 Stages – 60+ Bands – In unabashedly conspicuous celebration of 14 years of independent music and culture, the Capitol Hill Block Party has added a THIRD Day! After 13 years of being a two day festival, community support and tremendous talent opportunities initiated the addition of a 3rd day, Sunday July 25th. It goes down from July 23rd until July 25th 2010 located 11th Avenue and East Pine Street – Seattle, WA 98122. Visit capitolhillblockparty.com