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As Seen On TV Bottle Tops - 3802-12I was collecting a neighbor's mail recently and picked up several packages, and tons of mail.  As usual, I just put all the mail and packages into a big bag.

When my neighbor came to my house to collect the mail, he glanced through the pile of stuff.  While rifling through the mail, there was a small box that he pulled out.  He got so excited and ran to open the box.  Now, as a person that loves gadgets and new products, I was intrigued.  Mostly, because I had absolutely no idea what was in the box.

Out of a tiny box comes about 8 multicolored can toppers.  I grabbed a soda can, and popped on the can topper and like magic, a can is turned into a bottle.  This is a plastic reclosable top designed to snap onto virtually all 12 and 16 ounce aluminum beverage cans. It effectively converts the ordinary, messy can into an easily portable, reclosable, non-spilling, identifiable bottle.

Other benefits of Snap Capp® include preventing bugs and bees from getting into your can, and keeping the fizz from getting out! Snap Capp® will keep your drinks fresh for days! When your can is empty simply Snap the Capp off and onto a new beverage and you're ready to go! Snap Capps® are re-usable, and come in an assortment of colors for personal can identity, so you'll never mistake your drink for someone else's again!

Cleanliness Is Next To Frugalness


The first time I heard about this product, I was intrigued.

This is a soap dispenser from the Pampered Chef.
The pump --pumps out foam soap instead of liquid soap.

I really love products that save money and the environment. Therefore, I expected to totally love this product.  You fill the bottle with about a half an inch of liquid hand soap, and then you fill the rest with plain tap water.  Out comes the foamy soap that is so easy to wash with. The soap lathers very well, and rinses off easily.

So, I used the soap dispenser for a couple of days, and thought about it for a while, I was not totally in love with it. Then, I filled the dispenser with a fabulous luxurious scented hand soap, filled the rest with water, gave a little shake and tried the pump again. I was in love! Now, my favorite fancy schmancy hand soap (that costs a fortune) was economical and user friendly. It was amazing, I love a wonderful smelling soap, but sometimes the price is just too much for soap.  This dispenser changed that problem immediately.

One of the best "side effects" from the foam soap is that my kids love to use it.  It feels squishy in their hands, and it is easy to wash with.  The even better side effect is that since my kids are now using great smelling soap, I can actually make sure they washed their hands.... with just a little sniff!!


If you would like one of these awesome Soap dispensers, you can call or email Cornelia too! 
Cornelia Zell 914-777-1466
cbzell@optonline.net

Skin Me

I just love this product.
Form and function together! What could be better?

Whatever device you own, Blackberry, Palm Pre, Iphone, Itouch, Ipod, laptop or anything for that matter this is the best possible case you can find.

Zagg has created this scratch-proof, exceptionally clear and virtually indestructible ultra-thin film that will not add bulk to your device. 

ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD™ is created from an ultra-tough, patented film that is exclusive to ZAGG for covering consumer electronics. Transparent and amazingly thin, the invisibleSHIELD is designed to precisely match the contours of every device, providing unbeatable scratch protection.

As if protection were not enough, you can now express yourself with a huge assortment of designs. If you cannot find quite the right image for you, then upload your own image to completely customize your device.

invisibleSHIELD for iPhone 3G
Buy it now

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Charge It


I love gadgets, new products, electronics and practical things. I do not love the wires and cords that are attached to every single device I own. Everything is wireless during the day, but at night.... the cords and wires come creeping out of the walls.  By the time I am ready to plug in my phone, iPod, blue tooth and the kids DS's I am just too exhausted to figure out what cord goes to which gadget. I even went as far as putting labels and color codes on the charger wires. Problem is that even when they are labeled, the ugly wires are still there.

Welcome to the future!!  You can now say goodbye to those hard to find chargers and their ugly wires with the PowermatThe Powermat wirelessly charges gadgets—from the iPod to the Blackberry—in one convenient location.

What in the workd is a charging mat? Good question. Powermat's Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device.

Connect your devices to Powermat Receivers, and simply drop them on the Powermat to charge wirelessly, as fast or faster than the stock power adaptor. A unique sound lets you know a solid connection has been made (an additional sound is heard when you remove your device--both are adjustable and can be turned off), and an indicator light--also adjustable--is displayed while a device is charging.
Ok, now onto some technical information.  Powermat utilizes principles of magnetic induction combined with Powermat proprietary patent-pending technology to safely and effectively provide power to electronic devices. Powermat transforms surfaces including walls, tables, floors and desktops into safe, simple, and efficient conductors of energy. It replaces the need to access multiple electrical sockets for real-time powering and charging of electronic devices. Neat, huh?




Measure, Mix & Pour


Salad dressing is going green! Not to match the lettuce, but to save the environment and our waistlines.  

I love to eat big wonderful salads in the restaurant. The salad dressing usually makes or breaks a salad.  When the dressings are so flavorful and fresh, it is hard not to love a big salad. Somehow when I get home, chop up lettuce, carrots, tomatoes etc and I pour on the store bought dressing, the salad is never that great. In fact, I rarely want to eat my own homemade salads.

Now, I make my own low calorie, flavorful and inexpensive dressing at home.

The Pampered Chef has introduced the most adorable and clever salad dressing container, mixer and measuring cup, all in one. The Pampered Chef's Measure, Mix & Pour is so easy, you'll never buy bottled dressing again!

The container is marked with measuring lines so if you want to make one of the four recipes printed right on the container, you just add the ingredients in the order listed on the container, from bottom to top.  No measuring cups or spoons to get dirty.  Now comes the best part, the top of the jar is attached to a plunger which goes up and down and can twist from side to side. It mixes the oil and vinegar into perfect harmony.  You can then use the mixer to serve the salad dressing.

Now you have fresh, healthy, low cost and fabulous salad dressing in your own home.

With the holidays coming this is a wonderful hostess gift to bring a friend. In fact, my friend Cornelia gave one to me. I love using it, and my kids get in on the mixing fun!

If you would like one of these awesome Measure, Mix & Pour Containers, you can call or email Cornelia too!
Cornelia Zell 914-777-1466
cbzell@optonline.net

Snuggle, Cuddle.... Kindle



There is nothing better than going on vacation and bringing the newest hardcover bestseller and the new magazines and a huge bag to lug them in. 
Um...the huge bag not so much! Kindle to the rescue!!

Like you, I love to read books and magazines on the plane, train, beach or anywhere. But carrying them all with me is now totally unnecessary.

Kindle is an electronic book reader. Instead of physical paper pages, the device uses a digital screen that displays an easy-to-read image of a printed page. The Kindle screen simulates paper, and you can read it, even in bright sunlight, with no glare at all. It also costs much less to download a book to the Kindle than to buy the book in a store. You can store over 1500 books in your kindle, so it has plenty of space.

* Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds
* 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle
* Long Battery Life: Read for up to 1 week on a single charge
* Free Book Samples: Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy
* Large Selection: Over 360,000 books, including 101 of 112 New York Times Best Sellers

Can you think of a better holiday gift?! Hint, hint...


Something Smells..... Wonderful


I have a dog, we all know that by now, and lets face it - dogs smell! Especially when they come in from the rain. I always want my house to smell wonderful, like fresh baked cookies, and NOT like wet dog!! So it's no surprise that I am obsessed with home air fresheners. I have tried them all, and I mean all!

Bath and Bodyworks Stores just introduced a brand new home fragrance product that is so adorable and works wonders. I absolutely love love love the Scentbug! This cute, clever and stylish scent diffuser incorporates a powerful quiet fan with fabulous scent.

This Scentbug comes in a rainbow colors, and the best part is you can put any of 30 real home fragrance oils into the unit, or mix and match them to your own taste.  This adorable little bugger is really convenient because it does NOT have to be plugged into an outlet -it will work anywhere in your home.
I especially love the fact that it does not look like an air freshener, or a fake candle, or something weird plugged into the wall. Once you get your hands on one (or more) of these cute Scentbugs, you are going to want them everywhere!!

Happy 40th Anniversary Sesame Street

Happy 40th Anniversary to Sesame Street......The Best Children's Show Ever!!
This show has touched the lives of so many people.

Thanks for all the wonderful years, and here is to many many more.

Sesame Street has been entertaining and educating children all across the world. To pay tribute to the colorful cast of characters, Google has been featuring some all-time favorites on their homepage during the past week. They've had the most wonderful illustrations with many of the Sesame Street characters.

Go check them out, it is really worth the look.

Could You Get My Keys, My Nails Are Still Wet..... Not anymore!

I could barely wait to get home from the nail salon to blog about this. I am so excited about a new product that just came out by OPI. It is called OPI AXXIUM GEL SYSTEM. It is an amazing new technology for nails.

I have really bad nails, they break, they split, and the polish always chips. You name it, I have tried it, tips, acrylic, wraps, gel and of course every nail growth product ever put out on the market.... Nailtiques, Barrielle, Rejuvacote, Nail Envy, Sally and I even tried special vitamins to get my nails to grow.  Nothing has worked!!  Until now....

For the past few years, the big craze was a permanent french manicure with gel and UV lights. This is a great system, but really expensive, and requires a lot of maintenance.  Sure, it lasts two weeks, but then.... you need fills, new gel and all sorts of other things.  Then when you decide you you do not want the gel anymore, they have to come off. That means your nails are a mess underneath.

This new system is not expensive, it is not a big commitment and (drum roll) there is NO drying time. That is right, they put the gel color on, you put your hands in the UV light and you are done. You can get your keys out of your handbag yourself!  The manicure lasts 2 weeks!! That means you do not need to get a manicure for a big event the same day as the event, you can do it when it is convenient. The manicure will not chip or fade or peel off.  After two weeks, you soak for a few minutes and the gel is gone. You can choose to do it again, or leave your nails plain.  The gel totally protects your nails so that they can grow. It is all about the flexibility and choice!


Is Your Mom Charming?



My Mom Is Charming is an awesome "mommy" owned company that
designs and creates unique, custom-name party favors for large and small events.



I absolutely love the adorable personalized bottle cap necklaces.

But, my all time favorite item is a necklace made from scrabble tiles. It is amazing, they take tiles from the actual Scrabble game, and they personalize them for you.  Anyone that knows me, knows that I love love love scrabble, and this is just too cute! They also customize pocket mirrors and Locker Magnets.

I think you should check out the site, and the next time you need party favors or gifts, this is the place to get them!!

Label Out Loud


One of the best things ever, just got even better!

Mabel's Labels just introduced their new Label Out Loud (LOL) labels. These new labels are really bright and colorful.  Best of all.... they still have the same high unbeatable quality. They will stick to anything you want to label-- water bottles, lunch boxes, toys, sports equipment, camp items and anything else that could get lost.

The best part is, when there are 5 of the same bottles on the side line of a game, you can spot your bottle immediately by the bright and distinguishable label!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!



The Best Holiday Ever!


Never Contain Your Excitement, Contain Your Stuff!!!....Container Store Coupon


I love love love the Container Store.

Like so many people I know, I can be the most disorganized and organized person in the world.
Of course, I prefer to be organized, and the best way for me to get organized  is a trip to the Container Store. They have solutions for EVERYTHING! I can find beautiful and functional containers for paperclips, for jewelry and for all the toys strewn all over my house.

As I prepare for the holidays, my kids birthdays and the New Year, my home gets overwhelmed with Stuff! When the Stuff becomes an actual decorating motif, I head over to my sanctuary... the place where I can find anything and everything to get me organized - The Container Store.
Right now, The Container Store is offering a special 20% discount on your entire purchase. This is an awesome discount, and comes at just the right time. I am on my way there to load up on wrapping paper, gift boxes, bows and all sorts of fabulous containers, beautiful baskets, organizing tools and all sorts of items that are going to make my life much less cluttered and easier in general.  See you there!!
When you click this link, you can shop online OR PRINT OUT THE COUPON and go to the store.

The Container Store: Save 20% On Everything!

I'm Late, I'm Late For A Very Important Date ... not anymore!!



I consider myself an extremely organized person living in a disorganized person's body. I have really good intentions and schemes to organize just about everything from my medicine cabinet to my attic.  Problem is, they are mostly just dreams.

The one area of my life that is pretty organized is my planner or my agenda book.
One thing I love more than anything is a fabulous date book or planner. I know it sounds a bit shallow, but I love to turn the pages, look at the week ahead, see the past week and make plans that I won't forget. I  tried to do the new age electronic thing with a Blackberry and Palm. It just didn't feel right. I want to turn the pages, and I want to write things down, they seem more concrete.

I recently purchased the momAgenda Desktop Planner. This is so great for busy people who need to record playdates, soccer games, tennis matches, spa appointments, business meetings and anything else.

The momAgenda has weekly and monthly planner pages, plenty of room to record anything you want. What I really love is that you can see the week on two pages when it is open. The top section of the planner has an entire section that you can write down morning, noon and evening appoints for YOURSELF.  The bottom half has space to plan for other members of the household. Now I never confuse getting a child to birthday party with a business meeting. Everything has it's own space.

The best part is that is looks awesome. The planners come in so many bright and lively colors. It is a beautiful book that I love to have out on my desk.



I Am Not a Paper Cup


This is so clever! I love coffee, and over the years I realize, I love the coffee I make at home.  It always has the right amount of sweetener, the right amount of milk and I can control whether it is skim or 2%.  Not even counting how much money making your own coffee at home saves verses that S place.

The problem is, that I love to have my coffee in the car, or at a meeting, shopping or where ever.  I have had sooooo soooo sooo many reusable insulated travel coffee mugs. The same thing happens each time. I put it in the dishwasher, the insulated area fills with water, and boom it it ruined.  The water leaks out ever so slowly... onto my clothes.

Well, this adorable cup is insulated, reusable, dishwasher safe, microwave safe and quite clever. It keeps my coffee really hot, and I love that it from the horrors of all the Styrofoam cups.

Extra! Extra! Read All About BookSwim.... "Netflix for Books"


Before you decide that I am misguided about this one, read on!

At first I thought this is just crazy. Then, I thought about it for a while, and realized, that BookSwim is brilliant. 

BookSwim describes themselves as Netflix for books.

Basically, it is an online book rental library service that lends best sellers, hardcovers, softcovers and text books.  There are several different plans to choose from. The facts are these: you find books you want to read, you put them into a queue, they ship the book to your house without any extra shipping charges, then you read the book and you send it back to BookSwim in a FREE PREPAID MAILER!!!

So now you are saying... I can just go to the library or the book store. To that I say that the Library does not always have the book that you want to read right then and there. The Library does not let you keep books as long as you desire. With BookSwim, you can get the book that you WANT immediately without having to wait on the waiting list with everyone else. Best of all.... NO MORE LATE FEES. It seems that any book I want is usually in high demand, therefore, I am not permitted to renew it. Sometimes 14 days is just not enough time to read a book.

Just check it out. The price of one month is the price of one purchased book.  Look at it this way, if we all decided to "recycle" books, then so many trees would not have to be cut down.



Rent Unlimited Books from $9.95/month at BookSwim!

This Little Piggy Went to Market and This Little Piggy Used Scan It!!


Like most mommies, I have to go to the market or grocery store at least 1 - 2 times a week to feed my family. I have always always always hated it. Particularly, I hate filling up my cart, searching for prices, searching for sales items...then taking EVERYTHING out of my cart putting it on the belt, waiting for the cashier to ring it all up, bagging it all up.... and then, putting everything BACK into the cart (all while a screaming child is pulling candy off the display next to the cashier).

Well...... no more!! Stop & Shop Supermarkets have a new in store service that is called SCAN IT! Here is the deal, you scan your card at the kiosk as you walk into the store, you pick up your flashing handheld scanner. It is like a scanner you might use to register for your wedding. Then you open up your bags, and off you go. As you take items off the shelf, you zap an item with the scanner. Immediately the price comes up, the sale if any shows up, and it has a running tally of how much you have spent. You have now eliminated all the crazy in between steps. You bag as you shop and best of all you can use your own recyclable bags.

If you decide you do not want an item, no problem! Just remove it from the cart, zap it with the scanner, hit remove, and move on. The device lets you check the price of an item before you decide to buy it. This is great for these difficult times. Basically the scanner reads the bar code on the item, just as if you were swiping at the checkout counter.

One really cool aspect is that since the scanner links to your own personal Stop & Shop card, the scanner offers you targeted products that are on sale as you walk down the isles. For example, if you buy diapers and baby food all the time, the scanner makes this great cash register cha ching sound, notifying you of a sale.

Checking out of the store is a breeze! You walk up to the check out, scan your personal card, scan your remote pay and you are done. Everything is already tallied and bagged. The amount of time this saves is amazing.

I find that I actually buy less and save more when I use the SCAN IT! devise. I know exactly how much I am spending at every moment, and I can take advantage of the great sales.

Iwako Japanese Erasers


Kids love love love to collect stuff! One year it is Webkinz, or Beanie Babies or Butter Sweat Shirts.

Now kids are collecting these cute little Japanese Erasers. At least these are really small, very inexpensive and useful.

The erasers come in many many different shapes, colors, themes and sizes.  I really love this dessert set of cakes, ice cream, and pancakes - the amount of detail is sweet! You can take them apart and put them back together too. And they erase great.

But best of all they are calorie free!!

Green Your Day


I think reusable shopping bags are an awesome way to help make a difference to our environment. Environmentalists are always telling us that plastic grocery bags remain in a landfill for over 1000 years.

The disgusting truth about plastic bags is the consumption rate is now estimated at well over 500,000,000,000 (that's 500 billion) plastic bags annually, or almost 1 million per minute.

Last year my daughter's school had a monthly activity for the kids and parents about recycling. One month the kids had to ensure that their parents brought and used reusable grocery bags at the market and stores.  At first, I was a little irritated about having to drag my own bags to the store. I would bring the bags in the car, and forget to bring them in to the store, or I would leave them at home. And then I bought these awesome bags.

The Green Bee reusable shopping bag w/pouch is a smart eco alternative to paper & plastic. Each pouch stores 3 bags and is small enough to take everywhere for all your shopping. Carry the pouch in your handbag, then clip it to your bag while you shop. Green Bee bags are made with recyclable polyester which is washable, lightweight and durable. When you use plastic, you come home with about 20 bags, counting all the double bagging. These bags can hold up to 20lbs., they have flat bottoms for boxes, and each one has a loop so you can roll them up for storage. 


Save Planet Earth - Blog Action Day


Yesterday was the third-annual Blog Action Day.

This year’s theme is climate change, and all participating bloggers were asked to write on the topic from their perspective.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather information and ideas from around the world.  We can all make small changes and big changes to our daily lives.  I will try to post things that are green and helpful to the environment.  I really hope that everyone has their reusable shopping bags in their car at all times.  I really hope even more that when you get to the store you remember to take them out of the car and with you into the shop!

I welcome any and all ideas and products that will help us all save the environment and our children's future.

The Best Quote Ever

Charles de Gaulle - "The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs."


Pop Pop Pop Goes the Chip


These Popchips are out of this world. I love potato chips and anything salty. I do not, however, love the calories that come with those chips. Regular potato chips are full of flavor, texture and FAT.

But I found something great! New Popchips are not fried or baked, they are POPPED!! The flavor is amazing, and they have many different flavors available.

They are so good that even my kids eat them (they think they are really potato chips... so shhhhh)

Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeshadow

I love make-up, in case you were not sure, I love all make-up.  I love to try every new product that comes onto the market, I love every new fragrance and I especially love when companies come out with inventive new products.


Bobbi Brown cosmetics has this awesome new line of eye shadows.  The collection comes in a small glass pot.  Just the outside itself is gorgeous. My mother would say "don't judge a book by it's cover" but what is inside here is as awesome as the outside.

The eyeshadow stays on ALL day, that's right, no smudging, no flaking and no disappearing. I have very sensitive eyes, and I really hate when eyeshadow flakes into my eyes and blurs my vision.  This fabulous eyeshadow is a cream.  Just dip you finger in, swipe on your eyes, and voila... you are out the door. The colors are so rich and so intense. You have to try these now.

Good Vibrations Foundation


I know you are going to laugh, and the jokes are just too funny, but this vibrating foundation is great.  This is such a cool and useful new product, that just came onto the market.

Lancôme just reinvented mineral foundation. This make up just totally shakes up the foundation category.

It’s called Oscillation Powerfoundation and its cushioned applicator delivers 7,000 micro-vibrations per minute to break down the powder into micronized particles that blend seamlessly into the skin. What’s more, the formula includes soothing aloe, vitamin E and an SPF of 21. It comes in 12 shades. It’s one of the most innovative products of the season.
Application is easy to master. Remove the plastic tab to activate the battery. Shake the container, remove the top and then twist the applicator a few times to evenly distribute the product over the sponge. Hold the sponge against your skin and press the side button to activate. Apply in long, soft strokes.

After you stop laughing, and cracking jokes, I am sure you will see the awesome benefits of this foundation.


Pink Hair for Hope


During the months of September and October So.Cap.USA will be running their National program called Pink Hair for Hope. All donations from the Pink Hair for Hope campaign go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for research of a cure for Breast Cancer.

Give your donation of $10 and receive your Pink Hair strand to wear in support of National Breast Cancer month.

This is a wonderful cause, and a really great way to get involved.  I think this is a wonderful opportunity for children. They think the hair strand is really cool, and they learn about charity, giving and breast cancer all at one time.

You can go to their site to find a participating salon.


http://pinkhairforhopecharity.com/index.html

Yummy Yummy I Want Pie In My Tummy


If you have ever had a Chocolate Cream Pie, or Apple  Pie, or Strawberry Rhubarb Pie or any kind of pie for that matter, and thought this is great pie... trust me, you have never tasted the pies from Oronoque Farms. 

Oronoque Farms is a small boutique in Shelton, Connecticut.  Their pies are out-of-this-world fabulous.  It is worth a drive from wherever you are right now to go and get a pie.

Each pie is made with love and quality ingredients.  Nothing fancy, nothing flashy, just honestly delicious pies.  You must try their Banana Cream, Chocolate Lime Chiffon, Coconut Cream or Blueberry Pie.

The pies are so delicious you won't be able to wait until you get home to try them. I suggest that you bring plates, spoons and a knife with you when you go to buy a pie. Then, you can eat the pie in the parking lot (just like everyone else does).

Netflix and Roku not Suduko


If you have a Netflix account then you must get Roku.  The Roku box lets you to watch ANYTHING from your instant queue from Netflix on your home television immediately.  It is just so cool.  Instead of watching the stuff on your computer, you can watch it on your own TV anytime, anywhere. Best of all, there are no extra charges when you watch instantly, and you will still get DVD's in the mail.

I love the idea of this because you can instantly watch great movies or shows when you want to.  You can even stop them, rewind or watch an entire season of a show in one night.


 

Keurig Courage Revisited



I can not say enough great things about the Keurig coffee, tea, hot chocolate maker. This coffee maker has changed my life.

There have been so many times a friend has come over for coffee and so...I find the beans, grind the beans, load up the paper filter, pour in the water and hope that the coffee was not awful, then...clean that all up.

NO MORE! The Keurig Coffee maker does all of that for you. Making coffee is now as easy as putting in a K-cup and pressing one button. Now I can have a single cup of coffee at any time of the day in any flavor. And... when friends come over, making coffee is as easy (and fun!)as pressing a button.

Spa aaaahhhhhh Week Is Coming



This is just too good to be true.  Every year Allure Magazine sponsors Spa Week all over the country.

Basically, for one week many Spa's around the country participate in offering discounted deals.  This means that Spa's like the Ritz Carlton and Elizabeth Arden open their doors to ALL of us.  Signature treatments that usually cost hundreds of dollars are ONLY $50.00!!!!

I know you're saying, "what's the catch?"

NOTHING!! Seriously, you can go to the site, click on your own state, click on the type of treatment you want and boom, you have a list of participating Spa's in your neighborhood.  I have to stress that these are not some fly-by-night places.  These are well established awesome spas.

October 12-18: Denver, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Boston, Detroit, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Virginia Beach and Toronto, Canada.

http://www.spaweek.com/



Latch Key Dogs


Did you ever wonder what your dog does when he is home alone? Does he invite his doggy friends over for a playdate? Does he watch TV?

I've always wondered what my dog did while I was out of the house. I really want to set up a video camera to see what he does, but I worry that I will be unimpressed and therefore my fantasy of his life will be gone. Instead I like to think about all the things my dog could be doing while I am away. The reality is, he's probably sleeping, barking at the people going by, or even terrorizing the mailman. 

I decided that my dog was bored, and purchased a good "boredom - busting" toy. I bought a really cool looking toy from Target called the "Tug-a-Jug" by Premier. I bought it because it looked really interesting and fascinated me.

The refillable Tug-A-Jug dog chew toy is a fantastic way to keep that “intelligent” (translation: easily bored) dog occupied, and slow down dogs who gobble their food. You can add treats to the Tug-a-Jug, then watch your bud play and enjoy himself. The dog has to discover how to make the food come out of the jug by tossing it around. Food falls out the gap in the top opening as your dog pushes and paws the Jug around.

I really like the toy; my dog really likes when I make the treats come out for him. Okay - that's not the point...but it is fun to play with the dog and watch him figure out how to get the treats. He probably wouldn't survive in the wild...but that's not the point either!

****The Tug-A-Jug is actually on sale NOW at Mutt Mart for $13 less than I paid for it! Don't make my mistake...follow the Link below to buy it.


MuttMart - Everything for your dog for less!

Beauty


"The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished.


But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life".

Frank Lloyd Wright

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Vita Muffins


Get 6 FREE Chocolate VitaTops


If you love chocolate like I do, then VitaTops are for you! (And me.)

I absolutely love love love these muffin tops because they help you get rid of your own muffin top!! Each muffin top has only 100 calories, (can you believe it?!) and they really taste like chocolate. Of course there are so many other flavors to choose from, but being a chocoholic, these are my faves. I think they taste like a fudgy brownie when they're warmed in the microwave.

I particularly love the portion control that these muffins force upon me. You buy them individually wrapped, pop them in your handbag, and off you go with a healthy snack. Unlike other low-calorie snacks, you really feel like you're eating something substantial.

Oh, and did I mention they are FULL of fiber? Since it seems all anyone thinks about these days is how much fiber you can get without eating a tree, you should know that each has around 4 - 7 grams of fiber.

You have to try these, they rock.

Trader Joes's Popped Potato Chips



I love salty crunchy snacks.  But, I do not love the weight gain from the salty crunchy snacks.  Trader Joe's has these awesome Popped Potato Chips.  They are never fried, never baked.  They are actually popped.  They are light and really crunchy, with just the right amount of salt and (drum beat please) you can eat 22 chips, that is right 22 chips for only 120 calories.  That is huge.

The chips are a great snack when you crave something salty.  I actually gave them to my daughter, who is pretty picky eater, and she loved them!!  I do not even think she realized they were not real chips.

You have to try these, they are just so awesome, and so low in calories, and you can eat a ton of them!!


Honey Honey.... Honey Crisp Apples



This is the most wonderful time of year in the Northeast.  Apple picking, pumpkin picking, hay rides, warm cozy sweaters, chestnuts and of course all American Apple Pie.

There are so many different types of Apples to choose from when you are in the market.  Macintosh, Macoun, Granny Smith and so on.  However, not many people have heard of the Honey Crisp Apple.

The Honey Crisp is actually a hybrid of the Macoun Apple and Honey Gold Apple.  So what you get is sweet and crunchy all together.

The Honeycrisp apple has a wonderful sweet/tart taste combined with the Crunch in every bite!!  This combination is what makes Honeycrisp apples so amazing.  Once you taste one, you will crave them all year long. 


Get your Honey Crisp Apples now, before they are gone, they do not stay in the market very long, and they are not around all year long.  They are truly an amazing apple.  The most amazing thing about these apples is that my kids LOVE LOVE LOVE them.  They taste so sweet, just like a piece of candy.



Petco Hamster Ball Derby



I have to say of all of the crazy ideas and things that I have tried, this has to be one of the best ever.  My kids and their hamster Fred participated in a Derby at Petco.  All the kids (and even some adults) brought in their hamsters, gerbils, dwarf hamsters and possibly a mouse to the Petco Store.  They all put their pets inside of a plastic ball, set the ball down on a track, and the animals had to race.  It was so much fun.  You cannot make a rodent run if they do not want to, you cannot even make them go in the correct direction if they do not want to.   I have to give big kudos to Petco for orchestrating this event.  The employees at Petco were amazing.  They treated this event as if it were a NASCAR race.  It was just so funny to watch the animals, and even funnier to watch their people cheering them on!  We all know that it is not if you win or lose, it's how you play game.... right?? Well..........FRED WON!!!!!! He currently holds the title for fastest hamster (or at least the hamster with the best GPS).




Time To Buy Halloween Candy!!!

Jelly Belly Halloween 10% OFFThis is a great deal.  Get your candy now.

M&M'S Spreads Hope for Breast Cancer

Spread hope with MY M&M'S Promise Blend.
Save 12% on all orders of Promise Blend and 10% of
all proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Baby Sitters, Pet Sitters or House Sitters.... Take a Seat


Find the best local babysitters at Sittercity.com


It is Thursday afternoon, and your friend calls with 2 tickets to U2 for this Saturday.  a) you say you cannot go because you do not have someone to look after your kids........ or...........b) you sign up with Sittercity!!

If you need a new baby sitter, dog sitter or house sitter this is the place for you.  It is a list of people looking for jobs as sitters, nannies, tutors etc.  All you do is sign up, and you can read all about the sitter, even do a background check.  I love SitterCity because it makes getting a new babysitter so easy.  Especially for those last minute events when a grandparent is unavailable.

Lululemon Lemonade



This is a totally cool store to buy all sorts of active wear.  Great for Yoga, the gym or coffee with friends.  The best thing about this store is the bag that they GIVE you to carry your purchases home.  I know everyone is very concerned with being "green" and this store makes it easy.  They have two bags, one small enough for your lunch and a book, and one big enough to hold groceries and then some.  The bags are so cute, the handles are just the right size and they wipe clean.  Just buy something awesome from the store and you GET the bag!!!

Notable Netflix


Netflix has changed my life, I mean seriously!  Netflix is an online company that sends you movies in the mail.  I am sure you have heard of it.  I love it because I can go onto the computer, I can make a huge list of all the movies, television shows, or series that I have missed or want to see.  Netflix has a bunch of different options to choose from.  I love love love that I request a movie from my online queue, and it arrives in about 2 days.  YES that is right 2 days.  I can keep the disc as long as I want to, watch it as many times as I want and there are no other fees. 

Even better, I can watch some movies or shows right on my computer.  This is awesome for kids on a rainy day.  I fell in love with Netflix when I had to sit in a doctors office for a specific treatment for 4 hours once a month.  Having a new movie to watch each time was a life saver.  So if you know someone going through chemo or any other illness, this is the best gift to give.  It is wonderful and so easy.

Totally iTunes

Apple iTunesI love love love iTunes!!  It is an amazing place to download all your music, telelvision shows, movies and games!  I always thought that an iPod was for kids, but the truth is I ablsolutely love my iPod, I use it for everything.  I actually just bought a new iTouch, OMG it is so cool, you can connect to the internet, you can get the weather, play games, listen to music, keep track of appointments, lists, contacts and so so so much more.  Check it out.
Fall TV

Walk the Dog..... No fanny pack required

PetSmart







I have a wonderful dog who I love so much. I love to take him on long walks in the park. However, I have a cell phone, poopy bags, ipod, money, keys, and stuff. My problem is I usually do not have any pockets in my walking clothes.

PROBLEM SOLVED!!! This product seriously changed my life. This Saddle bag fits right over a Flexi retractable leash. It is really light, durable and water resistant. I love love love this Saddle bag. I can put all sorts of things into the roomy pockets. There are 4 pockets in all. It even has a reflector strip.

Now I can carry keys, phone, bags, lip gloss, snacks, GPS navigation, perfume and other essentials!

The Furminator


PetSmart


This is an amazing product.  The FURminator is a de-shedding tool.  The  FURminator will reduce shedding by 90%!!!!  It very gently removes the fluffy undercoat, and leaves the top coat shiny and in great condition.  This product truly reduces the amount of hair that needs to be cleaned up each and everyday.  Not only do I love love love this product, but my dog loves loves loves this product.  You have to try it now.

Tonytail is TooCute!!!





This product is amazing.  So small, and so cute... but grabs SO MUCH attention.  I am talking about the TONYTAIL!!!  It  is a ponytail holder made from synthetic hair and an elastic band.   Your ponytail looks so sleek and so fancy.  Sure you could wrap a piece of your hair around your ponytail, but why bother!! This is so easy to do.   I cannot tell you how many people have come up to me to ask how I did my hair!  Here is the answer.... the Tonytail.

Mabel's Labels


Mabel's Labels - Labels for the stuff kids lose!


Total Sanity-Saving Labels for EVERYTHING
I love love love labels. Labels keep me organized. Sometimes labels are a necessity.
I found the best labels ever!!
Everything that goes to school with a child this fall will need a label.
If it is not labeled you may never see it again. Going Green is tres chic.

Mabel’s Labels – Labels for the stuff kids lose!®
Mabel's Labels are beautiful, colorful and extremely useful. Each label comes personalized with a child's name, and a picture or icon of their choice.

Order your labels today, so you can have the labels in time for BACK TO SCHOOL!!!

Tassi is Terrific



This is one of the coolest new products I have ever tried.  I love love love this!  Each night before I go to bed, I wash my face, use toner, moisturizer and several other products (because I love a good product).  I use a ponytail holder and a head band to keep my hair back and the soap out of my hair.  The ponytail holder would mess up my hair all the time.  This fabulous product keeps your hair out of your face, off your face, and protects the back if you have long hair.

The Tassi is just great for spa day, you can apply a mask, and no stray hairs will wind up stuck to your face.  The best part is that it is totally machine washable.






For the Love of Cats and Dogs

Save 80% on Pet Meds & Free Shipping
Top Products Link: Frontline Plus, Advantage, Revolution

This web site is amazing. I know I have said it before, but I love my dog. It is so important to keep your dog or cat healthy. This web site offers a 125% price match guarantee on purchases. If you find one of their products less expensive somewhere else, they will match it and shave off 25%.

Save on all types of pet medications, like flea and tick prevention, heart worm prevention and many others. Best of all if you purchase $99 worth of product the shipping is FREE!! I love love love free shipping, and this is such a great deal. You can buy your pet products anywhere, but with Total Pet Supply, you get great prices, free shipping good quality pet medications.60% savings on all dog & cat pet meds

Crocs - Buy one Get One!!!!!

Crocs Buy One Get One Free. Mix and Match From Over 30 Select Styles AND Get Free Ground Shipping. Applicable on selected discontinued styles & colors. While supplies last.

This is just too good to be true!! But it is!! Act now, shop now and buy one get one free AND Free ground shipping!!

Stay Fresh and Go Green



Save TIME, the ENVIRONMENT, MONEY & BE HEALTHY!!!

This product has changed my life. Fit & Fresh makes fabulous products that do all these things. These containers are so colorful and stackable. The containers are reusable & come with reusable ice packs. Best of all they are:
Microwave Safe
Top Rack Dishwasher Safe
Freezer Safe
BPA Free

In today's economy we are all trying to stay healthy, save money, time, and preserve the environment for our children. One way to do all of this is by bringing your own meals to work or school or the park. Bringing your own food allows you to control what and how much you eat saving money and calories. These container are fabulous, the lids are interchangeable and making lunch for the kids in a hurry is a snap. Fit & Fresh makes an entire line of of reusable products. I love love love these colorful containers for kids on the go, and many many other terrific products. Check out the entire line at Fit & Fresh.

Open All Night


Opening a can of corn or beans or dog food just got 100% easier. Using The One Touch Opener opening a can is a breeze. Put the cordless can opener on top of any size can. The can could be tall or short, big or small. The One Touch Opener walks around the can by itself. It automatically stops when it is finished.

The can is open. No twisting, not turning, no hanging the can opener over a counter because the can is too tall. No sharp edges, totally automatic, and best of all the lid can be placed right back onto the can to use as a cover. I really love love love this item. It makes dinner preparation as easy as one touch.

A Very Hairy Situation


This is an ingenious tool in an arsenal of pet products for hair removal. There are sticky sheets, lint brushes, vacuum cleaners and many more. Any one who loves a dog and permits the dog to sleep on the bed, the furniture, or the carpet will tell you about the "problem". The problem is that there is DOG HAIR EVERYWHERE!!! There is so much hair that it becomes a condiment in your dinner.

Pledge has come out with an incredible hair removal product. The Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. All you need to do is move the Sweeper from side to side on any fabric surface. The two rollers pick up every last piece of dog hair. All the hair goes right inside the unit. No mess, no fuss, no sticky papers to peel off. It is a fast and easy way to clean up the pet hair that is on the furniture.

Crayola for All Back To School Needs




It is back to school time!!
We all know that the kids will need colored pencils, markers crayons and so much more!
The Crayola Store is amazing. Not only does the store have every product that you need for school, there are printable coloring pages, craft idea pages and so much more.

Check out the site and use the coupon code below to save some time and money this year!
You can even receive a FREE set of markers with any $20.00 purchase.


CrayolaStore

Dog Walking 101

PetSmart







I have a wonderful dog who I love so much. I love to take him on long walks in the park. However, I have a cell phone, poopy bags, ipod, money, keys, and stuff. My problem is I usually do not have any pockets in my walking clothes.

PROBLEM SOLVED!!! This product seriously changed my life. This Saddle bag fits right over a Flexi retractable leash. It is really light, durable and water resistant. I love love love this Saddle bag. I can put all sorts of things into the roomy pockets. There are 4 pockets in all. It even has a reflector strip.

Now I can carry keys, phone, bags, lip gloss, snacks, GPS navigation, perfume and other essentials!

Mix it up



This is the most wonderful pitcher I have ever used. The Pampered Chef has created a pitcher that mixes, stirs and pours. Making ice cold tea or lemonade on a hot steamy day is heaven. Pour in the water, the powder, stir, then watch as the water spills over the top of the pitcher while you are stirring. As you pour your ice cold beverage in a frosty glass, out comes an unmixed clump of powder.
No more clumps!! The Pampered Chef pitcher mixes the powder right inside. The pitcher has a unique self stirring plunger. The plunger is attached to the lid. All you need to do is pump it to mix it.

Keurig Courage


I can not say enough great things about the Keurig coffee, tea, hot chocolate maker. This coffee maker has changed my life.

There have been so many times a friend has come over for coffee and so...I find the beans, grind the beans, load up the paper filter, pour in the water and hope that the coffee was not awful, then...clean that all up.

NO MORE! The Keurig Coffee maker does all of that for you. Making coffee is now as easy as putting in a K-cup and pressing one button. Now I can have a cup of coffee at any time of the day in any flavor. And... when friends come over, making coffee is as easy (and fun!)as pressing a button.

My all time favorite labels


I love love love labels. Labels keep me organized. Sometimes labels are a necessity. I found the best labels ever. They are Mabels Labels.




Mabels Labels can be used for just about anything and anywhere. I recently sent my daughter off to sleepaway camp for the summer. Anyone sending a child to camp will tell you about the need for good labels. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING needs a label. The toothbrush, the underwear, the sports equipment, the books, the clothing and anything else you can think about.




Mabels Labels stay on. They stay on in the water, in the dishwasher, in the washing machine and even inside the shoes. They even have these awesome labels that fit right onto the tags of clothing. This means NO SEWING!! They stick on and they do not come off. With everyone going green recently, the reusable water bottle is a must. With Mabels Labels there is never a mix up about who belongs to which bottle.




You must try these labels, they are fabulous. They come in a variety of beautiful colors. In addition, on each label you can pick an icon or picture to further personalize it. Mabel's Labels save time since they are so easy to use. They'll save you money because they never fade or come off!

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