If you follow us on Twitter or are a fan of us on Facebook, you’ve probably seen that we like to pepper you with questions about all kinds of crazy things. We always like to hear your responses - but I think the question we asked this week might have garnered our biggest response yet.

You see, we wanted to know what your favorite drugstore standbys are - whether you swear by a $3 blush, a $5 eyeshadow palette, or $2 makeup removing towelettes, the aisles of the drugstore are full of treasures waiting to be discovered. Well, we got SO many responses that we’re going to be doling them out over the next week or so!

Mascara was one of the most popular recommendations from you, so we’re starting out with the all-star lash paint lineup. Here were the 8 that appeared on our hallowed social network feeds or are favored by the lovely ladies in our office.

Spa Week Daily’s picks
1. L’Oreal Extra Volume Hydra Plumping Collagen, $7.95 at drugstore.com
2. CoverGirl Lash Blast Luxe, $7.99 at drugstore.com
3. Maybelline Full ‘N Soft, $6.59 at drugstore.com

Reader picks
4. Almay One Coat Triple Effect, $8.19 at drugstore.com, @EpicSkin
5. Maybelline Great Lash BIG, $5.99 at drugstore.com, Patrice Pereira-Adore, Rebecca Frommer, and Sandy Savidge Hetherington
6. L’Oreal Voluminous, $7.29 at drugstore.com, @debseverini
7. Cover Girl Professional All-in-One, $4.99 at drugstore.com, @SpaBeauty
8. Rimmel Lash Extender $7.49 at drugstore.com, Kate Kvilhaug

It’s not too late to make your voice heard - comment, tweet, or post your drugstore faves of any type, and see them here over the course of the next week!

 This may not seem
Very important, I know.
But it is. So I’m bothering
Telling you so.
–Dr. Suess’s Sleep Book

Happy Birthday to Theodor Geisel, whom you may know better as Dr. Seuss! Who among us didn’t grow up on his books? You know what I mean…being read Ham & Eggs and The Cat in the Hat as a bedtime story, watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas every December, reading The Lorax as an introduction to environmentalism, getting Oh the Places You’ll Go! for a high school graduation gift…the guy had quite the monopoly going.

Dr. Seuss’s warm-hearted, wonderfully weird children’s books, populated by their cast of furred and feathered humanoid creatures, were as entertaining to kids as they were instructive to adults. Above all else, his work encouraged kids and adults alike to take moments out of their day for things that were purely joyful, serving no purpose more important than relaxation and time spent together. It’s not a bad message, and in honor of Dr. Seuss, sit down today to take a little time for your own enjoyment! After all–it’s doctor’s orders.

When you think things are bad,
when you feel sour and blue,
when you start to get mad…
you should do what /I/ do!
–Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

Calm before the storm.

Japan is taking a stand against a serious injustice that touches all of us: the daily indignity–nay, the daily TORMENT–of co-ed bathrooms.

Soon, female passengers on Japan’s All Nippon Airlines will enjoy express bathroom visits on international flights, courtesy of a designated female-only bathroom that men will only be able to use in case of an emergency, or an all-male flight (no word on whether ANA considers an all-male flight an emergency?) An All Nippon spokesperson explained that the decision was made because “men often leave the seats up.” And, just like that, All Nippon became the first major airline to make a business decision based on a popular source of conflict on sitcoms. Business history!

Surveys showed that 90% of female passengers supported the idea of female-only bathrooms, but we’re willing to bet guys might bristle at the idea of being kept out of certain lavatories. Bold move, Japan - making the skies more orderly and bathroom lines longer since 2010. Guys, what do you think?

The happy steak owner

Last Saturday night Nicole Richie hosted a party at the Cooper Square Hotel in NYC for her new clothing line, Winter Kate. Nicole’s tunic above is from the collection. Inspiration for the collection is drawn from Richie’s favorite animals, like peacocks, and includes mostly tops.

For years, Nicole has been accused of being too thin, but I’m happy to report she looked healthy and vibrant. And to drive the message of heath and happiness an extra mile… she was standing perched by a shelf at the penthouse party, all by herself, chowing down on a steak and fries like nobody was watching. It was wonderfully refreshing— and it looked delicious!

NY-based celebrity doctor Richard Ash, MD, shares 3 interesting positive correlations between steak and your well-being. (Note: Dr. Ash is not saying steak is “healthy,” but read on for some reasons why you could do worse.)

3 Reasons to Feel Great About Eating Steak, from Dr. Ash MD

1. “Initially people feel better when they eat meat because it makes their body alkaline (the effect you get from eating a lot fruits and vegetables) for the first 24 hours,’ Dr. Ash said. “But then the rest of the week will trigger your body to do the reverse.” Crash and burn! At least she’s living in the moment

2. “Steak is also a good balancer. If you’ve been on antibiotics or you have acid reflux, or if you have chronic candidia (yeast overgrowth) – steak will help you feel better.” Not sure if Nicole had any of the above, but if she did, 2 more points.

3. Also, according to Dr. Ash, “If you’re trying to gain weight, you don’t want to use steak and fries – it’s not something that will necessarily promote weight gain.” So, there are better foods for this— so you don’t have to feel as though you are deliberately injecting yourself with fresh cow lard every time you take a bite.

This should all come as great news for carnivores worldwide! Also, for famous party hosts: It’s your party, you can house a steak in the corner if you want to!

Okay, so she didn’t quite clean her plate – a lesson in moderation from Nicole Richie

Photo credits: www.lastnightsparty.com

It’s Friday afternoon and you’re probably watching the clock, waiting for the carefree weekend to start. But not so fast. We’re giving stuff away around the clock, not just on weekdays, and so you have some clicking to do this weekend to enter our giveaways before they end. Luckily, we’ve assembled all the entry links here. All you have to do is get to clicking!

Your to-do list this weekend, organized by the good stuff you’ll get:

TRAVEL
-2 night, all inclusive, deluxe stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale in Arizona (enter)

GOODIES
-Enter to win new and classic goodies from the Georgio Armani line of beauty, thanks to our friends at Allure (enter)
-Our monthly giveaway always has tons of beauty products, from Ole Henriksen to Purple Lab to Jessica Simpson fragrance…enter one or all! (enter)

SPA AWESOMENESS
-Make sure you find the city near you and enter to win a fabulous day of wellness! (enter)