Friday, May 09, 2008
Pink Ice is on Fire!
Who needs a sale when you can look great at these low prices at PinkIceStore.com.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2008
Take her out to dinner and surprise her with these Princess cut diamond Sasha Primak earrings in 18kt white and yellow gold. SashaPrimak.com, $16,920.
Doesn’t she deserve a little tasty treat? Jer’s Handmade Chocolate is light and crunchy with unique flavors such as The Original IncrediBall, Pretzo Chang-O, Toffe Break, and Cara Mella that includes peanut butter, baked pretzel bits, toffee ships, and caramel encased in milk, dark, or white chocolate. Signature Gift Tower Signature Blue Boxes with Ribbon (4 Boxes), Jers.com, $60
Now she can have her own mini spa at home with The Ultimate Just for Mom Basket by Susan Brown’s Baby. This basket includes a sea salt foot soak, foot therapy cream, moisturizing hand sanitizer, stretch therapy overnight and daytime repair treatments , and one pair of spa therapy socks. SusanBrownsBaby.com, $110.00
Ring in Mother’s Day with this unique Nicole Khristine piece made of 18kt rose gold, white mother of pearl with white topaz and white diamond detail. NicoleKhristine.com, $4,186
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Celebrate 31 Cent Scoop Night
I scream! You scream! We all scream for Baskin Robbins ice cream!
Join them nationwide on Wednesday, April 30th from 5-10pm for 31 Cent Scoop Night. Yep, that’s only 31 cents and the best part is you will be supporting our firefighters. Baskin Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and at some locations you will also have the opportunity to donate to your local fire charity.
Write a commentThursday, April 24, 2008
Captain Planet bids on the Environment
Remember Captain Planet and the four Planeteers you grew up watching - well they’re back! These original environmental crusaders are once again teaching kids how to lead an eco-friendly life through the The Captain Planet Foundation. Now you can show your support by bidding on fabulous prizes that includes:
–tickets to a Laker’s game behind Jack Nicholson
–lunch and dinner with media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner
–a week at Ted Turner’s “Flying D” ranch
–a trip to the Arctic Svalbard
–a Costa Rican rainforest adventure
–individual electric or acoustic guitars signed by Miley Cyrus, the Rolling Stones, Bono, The Jonas Brothers, Bon Jovi, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffet and Paul McCartney
Visit CharityBuzz.com to place your bid, but hurry the auction ends Thursday, May 1st. Log on to CaptainPlanetfdn.org to learn how you can get involved in making the world a greener place.
Write a commentTuesday, April 15, 2008
Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style
Go green without sacrificing your lifestyle! Author Christie Matheson shows us how we can become eco-friendly mavens in her new must-read book Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style.
Fashion
Cotton: Buy organic cotton which is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Translation— it won’t seep into the air, water, or your skin. Check out American Apparel tees and the new organic denim line from Levi’s.
Wool: Look for wool that hasn’t been chemically treated or dyed. You can also buy non-dyed wool in natural colors or wool that has been dyed with dirt or clay dyes. Try John Patrick Organic and Indigenous Designs. Another alternative is alpaca wool—it’s naturally softer and stronger than regular wool and uses less chemical treatment when conventionally produced.
Linen: Look for high-quality, 100% linen that hasn’t been blended with synthetics or nonorganic cotton. Go to Beklina.com for great linen pieces.
Silk: This is a win-win. It’s actually one of the most eco-friendly fabrics since it is renewable and biodegradable. Check out CoolNotCruel.com.
Beauty
Mani-pedi: Use brands that are free of toluene, phthalates, and formaldehyde such as Spa Ritual (SpaRitual.com) or Firoze.
Hair: Skip shampoos and conditioners with ingredients that include formaldehyde, bronopol, parabens, and sodium laurel sulfate. These toxic chemicals go straight into your bloodstream and are not detoxified by the liver. Instead try Vanilla & Sweet Orange Shampoo from Hugo, and shampoos and conditioners from Burt’s Bees (burtsbees.com) and John Masters Organics.
***General rule: if you can’t pronounce it, don’t buy it.
Home and Lifestyle
Furniture: Refurbish or reupholster furniture you already own.
Napkins: Choose cloth napkins and reusable rags instead of recycled paper towels and paper napkins. Try Ortolan napkins or Libeco linen napkins.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
John Mayer Goes on Tour
Just in time for Independence Day, John Mayer kicks off his national summer tour on July 2nd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Check out Mayer and his opening acts that includes newcomers Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen at a location near you. Tickets go on sale April 19.
7/2 Milwaukee, WI… Marcus Amphitheater (Summerfest)
7/3 Maryland Heights, MO… Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/5 Noblesville, IN… Verizon Wireless Music Center
7/6 Rothbury, MI… Rothbury Music Festival
7/7 Toronto, ON… Molson Amphitheatre
7/9 Wantagh, NY… Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater
7/10 Camden, NJ… Susquehanna Bank Center
7/12 Mansfield, MA… Tweeter Center
7/13 Columbia, MD… Merriweather Post Pavilion
7/15 Holmdel, NJ… PNC Bank Arts Center
7/17 Cuyahoga Falls, OH… Blossom Music Center
7/18 Tinley Park, IL… First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
7/20 Denver, CO… Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
7/21 Salt Lake City, UT… USANA Amphitheatre
7/23 Paso Robles, CA… Mid-State Fair
7/25 Marysville, CA… Sleep Train Amphitheater
7/26 Mountain View, CA… Shoreline Amphitheater
7/27 Irvine, CA… Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
7/29 Chula Vista, CA… Coors Amphitheatre
7/30 Phoenix, AZ… Cricket Wireless Pavilion
8/1 Dallas, TX… Superpages.com Center
8/2 Houston, TX… Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
VoguePlus serves up Designer Basics
Think you can’t afford designer brands– think again! Save up to 80% at VoguePlus.com on t-shirts, belts, bags, and sneakers from Prada, Gucci, Fendi, Burberry and more for you and your guy. You even get free shipping and handling!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Save up to 70% at VibeTheBoutique.com!
Save 20-70% at VibeTheBoutique.com on jeans, dresses, tops and more on designer brands like Betsey Johnson, Free People and Seven For All Mankind.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Armani Exchange sale
Stock up for winter or get ready for summer, but don’t miss your last chance to save at ArmaniExchange.com!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Oscar suites ‘08- what celebs got
Celebrities who visited the WOW! Creations Lifestyle Oscar Gift Lounge at the Hyatt hotel in West Hollywood were greeted with Vera Bradley bags to put their goodies in. They filled up on beauty products such as gift certificates to SmileWorks, the first medical and dental spa in Redondo Beach where stars can rejuvenate their skin and their smile; the Nail Art Diva Diva Basics Kit to decorate nails in different colors and designs at home; and skin and body products from Pure Body, an all natural, eco-friendly line that includes Citrus Body Butter, Lavendar Avocado Oil for Hair & Skin, and Anise flavored Shea Butter Lip Balm. South Beach Skincare gave away Anti-Wrinkle Lotion to prevent and repair wrinkles and Saphoros Spa Essentials had three different skincare lines to choose from one of which included Organic Pumpkin Mask, Botanical toner, Organic lip balm & lip scrub. After receiving all these fabulous beautifying gifts, they stepped into the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber to help detoxify their bodies of toxins.
When it came to food and drinks, there was quite a selection too. Celebs like reality star Omarosa snacked on Corazonas heart healthy chips, which are delicious and help lower cholesterol; fruits covered in Valrhona chocolate from Fruits to Remember, and took home Fudge is my Life chocolate sauces. Then they washed it all down with alcohol from The Margarita King, or Goji Grand Liquer which uses real Goji to help improve vision, strengthen liver function, and reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. If they weren’t drinking, they re-energized with Java Monster, the new coffee flavored drink from Monster Energy Drink, which has the caffeine of regular coffee but twice the buzz, or replenished with Hint Water and took home some True Lemon powder mix that can be added to water to make lemonade or used for teas and other delicious recipes requiring a fresh lemon taste.
Artists Rose Yoko and Sonya Paz showed off their distinct works. Yoko gifted beautiful headbands and barrettes while Paz showcased her art on mugs, dog dishes and other items. Celebs also picked up beaded bracelets in a variety of colors from Jewelry Television and Prensus adjustable purse hangers so they’ll never have to place their designer bags on the floor ever again.
At the 9900 Club in Beverly Hills, Debbie Durkin held her annual Main Event Red Carpet Lounge where celebrities walked away with gifts for themselves and their pets. Diedre Hall of Days of Our Lives took home bead and gemstone jewelry from Alyse Ziede, one-of-a-kind handmade pieces using Mother of Pearl, Swarovski crystals, and semi-precious stones from Heather Hyde, Michelle Roy jewelry and luxury watches from Curtis & Co.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Designer duds for less at Tobi
Find designer labels such as Milly, Ksubi and La Rok up to 75% at Tobi.com.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
So Low at Delia’s!
Shop at dELIAs.com and get great bargains at their End of Season Clearance Sale. Everything is already a steal at the regular price so you’re definitely getting a deal!
If you love denim, then you’ll want to take advantage of their special: Buy one pair of jeans or pants and get the second pair for half the price.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Arden B. Marks Way Down!
Check out the new markdowns at Arden B. With prices starting at just $9.99, this is one sale you can’t afford to miss!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Get Your Skinny Jeans and True Jeans On
Start feeling your best by entering the Old London Foods Skinny Jeans Attitude challenge. Submit a photo of you in your skinny jeans and an essay about how committing to a healthier lifestyle has helped you find that skinny jeans attitude at OldLondonFoods.com. Hint—it’s not about being a size 0, it’s about finding your inner confidence.
One lucky winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to Los Angeles to attend the premier episode of the hit TV show Dancing With the Stars, and a haircut at one of LA’s hottest salons.
The contest runs until the end of May and consumers can log on July 20th to vote for their favorite entries.
It’s National Eating Disorders Association Awareness Week! NEDA is helping both women and men promote a healthy body image through seminars, workshops, and fashion shows featuring models of all healthy shapes and sizes. They’re also having the Great Jeans Giveaway, which encourages people to get rid of jeans that don’t fit and to buy jeans that respect one’s genes.
Log onto EmbraceYourGenes.org to take advantage of the special promotion from True Jeans which benefits NEDA and education on eating disorders.
Go to MyNeda.org for details on a NEDAwareness Week event near you.
Write a commentThursday, January 31, 2008
BlueFly Semi-Annual Sale!
BlueFly.com is having their huge Semi-Annual sale until February until February 12th. Save up to 75% on designer items from Vera Wang, Alvin Valley, Cole Haan and more!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Win a Kwiat Diamond Necklace!
Chocolate and diamonds are a girl’s best friend and now you can have both this Valentine’s Day! My Dove Chocolate and Kwiat Diamonds are having their first My Dove Expressions of Love contest where you can enter to win a $21,000 diamond necklace.
Log on to MyDoveChocolate.com and enter how you plan to say “I love you” in 51 characters or less. The individual with the most romantic personal message will win a 5.58 ct. diamond necklace from Kwiat Diamonds and a luxury Signature Gift Box filled with their winning message printed on a personalized My Dove foil to commemorate the special message.
Hurry, the contest ends March 15, 2008!
Write a commentThursday, January 24, 2008
Sales of the Week
ShopRellik.com is having their biggest sale of the year—50% off everything! Make sure to enter blowout at checkout to get this extraordinary discount on both sale and full priced items. And what’s even better, there’s free ground shipping, so you can splurge a little more.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Bono Designs for Hard Rock
Look stylish and support a great cause with Bono’s limited edition tees. The U2 frontman has joined forces with Hard Rock by creating a line of tees that benefits Wildlife Conservation Society’s Conservation Cotton Initiative, which helps lift African farmers out of poverty by providing education on proper land management, organic cotton growing techniques and wildlife conservation.
The Bono Signature Series tees are produced by edun LIVE, an ethical t-shirt company that was started by Bono and his wife Ali Hewson. The fashionable tees are made from 100% African cotton and features an image designed by Bono of a fish soaring through the moon and stars, with the words “fish can fly…” with Bono’s signature
Get one for yourself and get one for your guy at HardRock.com while supplies last!
Write a commentThursday, January 17, 2008
OneRepublic Goes on Tour
You’ve heard their hit song Apologize on the radio, now see them live! OneRepublic is touring the states and parts of Canada until February 28th, so get your tickets now.
Jan 16 Orem, UT - Utah Valley State College
Jan 18 Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
Jan 19 Kansas City, MO – Madrid
Jan 20 Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom
Jan 23 Houston, TX – Meridian
Jan 24 Atlanta, GA – NHL All Star Weekend Performance at Tabernacle
Jan 29 St. Petersburg (Tampa), FL - State Theatre
Jan 31 Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head Live
Feb 1 Boston, MA – Paradise
Feb 2 Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
Feb 6 Toronto, ON - Mod
Feb 13 Vancouver, BC - Richards On Richards
Feb 14 Los Angeles, CA – Ford Tour at The Wiltern
Feb 16 Dallas, TX – Ford Tour at HOB
Feb 19 St. Paul, MN – Ford Tour at First Avenue
Feb 20 Chicago, IL – Ford Tour at House of Blues
Feb 22 Detroit, MI – Ford Tour at the Fillmore
Feb 23 Cincinnati, OH – Ford Tour at Bogarts
Feb 24 Cleveland, OH – Ford Tour at the House of Blues
Feb 26 Nashville, TN – Ford Tour at Ryman Auditorium/ Cannery
Feb 28 New York, NY – Ford Tour at Roseland/ Hammerstein
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Stock up at Ron Herman
Can’t make it to the L.A. or Vegas Ron Herman stores– no worries, you can still catch their sale at RonHerman.com. Save up to 50% until January 20th on designer brands such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Miss Davenporte, and Ella Moss.
Since all sales are final, make sure you absolutely love your purchases!
Write a commentThursday, January 10, 2008
Fashion Hits the Square
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Sales of the Week
What’s the best thing to do after the holidays? Shop– of course! Here are some great after holiday sales to get your new year off to a good start.
Jewelry designer Hovey Lee is having her annual White Sale until January 13. Not only can you get up to 65% off, but 25% of the proceeds will be donated to Unicef. If your order totals at least $50, you’ll get free shipping by entering the checkout code holidayship.
At The Body Shop, buy one get one half off or save up to 75% off on bath & body, fragrance, makeup & accessories, home fragrance, and gift items until January 21st.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Mix It Up With 42 Below
Show off your bartending skills with these holiday mixers from 42 Below.
Baby, It’s 42 Below Outside
In this cocktail, flavors like orange and fresh grapes add richness, cranberry and promengranate contain high levels of Vitamin C, and falernum or almond syrup adds a touch of exotic complexity.
Ingredients
1 part 42 Below Pure vodka
1 part pomegranate juice
1 teaspoon of cranberry or blueberry jelly
4 seedless red grapes
1 dash of Falernum or almond syrup
1 wedge of orange
In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the jelly with the grapes and orange wedge. Add vodka, syrup and juice, and fill with ice. Shake sharply, and strain into a chilled Martini glass.
42 Below Christmaka
Eggnog- bah humbug! The pumpkin flavor is much better and richer, while the vanilla and cream balance the bite of ginger and the smoky flavors of 42 Below Manuka Honey vodka.
Ingredients:
1 part 42 Below Honey vodka
1 part pumpkin puree, or cooked and finely mashed pumpkin
2 parts cream
2 teaspoons of vanilla sugar
Squeeze of fresh orange
Slice of ginger, finely diced
Pinch of cinnamon
Fresh black pepper to garnish
In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the pumpkin and ginger with the cinnamon and vanilla sugar. Add vodka, squeeze the juice from a small orange wedge, and fill with ice. Add cream, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a grind of fresh black pepper.
Rudolph the Red Nosed Cocktail
This modern twist on ‘mulled wine’ has a rich aroma and a warm, satisfying flavor. Serve in a cocktail glass, or a large earthenware mug if feeling rustic, and curl up in front of the fire.
Ingredients:
1 part 42 Below Pure vodka
4 parts dark grape juice
6 morello cherries, pitted
1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar
1 orange wedge
1 clove
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, over a very low heat, stirring gently. Once the mixture begins to steam slowly, take off the heat and stand for a minute. Fine-strain to remove orange, clove and cherries, into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a cherry.
Write a commentTuesday, December 18, 2007
Say No to Holiday Pounds!
Don’t let the holidays ruin your diet! Fresh Dining, Southern California’s fresh meal delivery service shares their ten top tips to eating great without packing on the pounds.
Eat less over the days leading into the celebration, and you will have some extra room for dessert.
No mindless snacking. Pay attention to what you eat and set limits. Snacking on auto-pilot will leave you full, tired and uninterested in exercise.
Limit the booze to a drink or two. Stick to light beer or clear alcohol mixed with diet beverage mixers.
Stay away from eggnog and you won’t have to worry about trying to burn off those calories in 2008.
Practice portion control. It’s fine to indulge, but eat sensibly-sized portions and don’t go back for seconds or thirds.
Don’t be force-fed by letting your family and friends guilt you into eating the endless array of desserts. Just tell them you’ll have a couple of bites because you’re watching your weight.
Stick with protein and vegetables if there are a variety of dishes to choose from.
Snack on fruit instead of holiday cookies to preserve your waistline.
Learn to cook healthy by using less sugar and butter or sugar substitutes when possible.
Exercise. Getting in a workout or two or even a couple of brisk walks daily will help burn calories.
Write a commentThursday, December 13, 2007
Sales of the Week
Enjoy these skincare and body products at a discount just for the holidays!
Purchase the Lierac Paris Anti-Aging Travel Set and 5% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross to help those who lost their homes in the recent California wildfires.
The travel set includes:
Daily Care
Gentle Cleansing Milk to remove dirt and makeup. (1oz)
Gentle Toner to tighten pores for a flawless appearance.(1oz)
Cohérence Day Cream with intense vitamin complex to leave skin soft all day. (0.52oz)
Cohérence Night Cream with shea butter to regenerate and repair tired dull skin while you sleep. (0.52oz)
Cohérence Neck Firming Daily Treatment with wheat proteins to keep skin taught. (0.52oz)
Special Care
Cohérence Intense Lift Serum with ASC III vectors to promote collagen production will give an added lifting effect to skin. (0.1oz)
Lifting Mask infused with wheat proteins and Hawaiian algae for weekly pampering. An ideal fix for tired skin in need of an extra boost. (0.18oz)
Lierac’s Travel Kit retails for $27 ($65 value) and can be found at select CVS pharmacies or visit Lierac.us for locations.
Have an outer body experience with Kesca Body Candles!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Diamonds are Forever
Waiting for that special engagement ring? It’s nothing compared to the diamonds Smirnoff is giving away. The premium vodka company will award ten lucky winners from their Discover Clarity sweepstakes diamonds valued at $10,000 each early next year.
Enter the contest at Smirnoff.com by obtaining official entry codes found on specially marked neck-hangers of Smirnoff Vodka or log on to the website, follow the on-screen instructions and submit the entry code. Hurry, contest ends December 31, 2007!
Write a commentThursday, November 29, 2007
Sales of the Week
Visit DesignerExposure.com for great finds on what else– designer clothes, bags, shoes, and so much more! Choose from Chanel, Gucci, and Jimmy Choo just to name a few.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Become a Total Popstar
If you’re at least 14 years old and can sing in English, then you have a chance at becoming the first Total Pop Star winner. Unlike American Idol, this new online competition is open to anyone in the world with no long audition lines.
Enter at TotalPopStar.com by creating a profile and uploading a singing video. After earning 1,000 votes, you’ll become a finalist. Finalists must upload two more singing videos and one short biographical video where they will qualify to be evaluated by celebrity judges Joey Lawrence and Deborah Gibson.
Hope you have a thick skin—the judges will randomly comment on the best and the worst videos. Between December 17- 28th, registered users and fans can cast their votes online and via text messaging. The total number of votes will be combined with the judges’ evaluation to determine the top 6 contestants.
The top 6 will be flown to Hollywood, California where their journey in and out of the recording studio will be filmed between January 14–18th 2008. At the end of the week, each contestant will perform a song written by the celebrity judges, which will be posted on the site. Fans can vote for their favorite contestant from January 21-24th. The winner will be announced on January 27th and will receive a record contract and prizes worth more than $150,000.
Write a commentThursday, November 15, 2007
Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t cheap– or is it? Thanks to the experts at Every Day with Rachael Ray, you can enjoy a delicious feast without breaking the bank. Check out these great recipes that cost less than $3 a head:
Maple Glazed Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy
$2.43 PER PERSON
8 to 10 Servings
Prep Time: 35 min (plus chilling)
Cook Time: 2 hours, 40 min (plus resting)
Ingredients:
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 ½ sticks (6 ounces) butter, 1 stick cu