My birthday gift

For my birthday back in February my Dad gave me an Amazon gift card. I love getting them but I usually don't know exactly what I want to buy with them. I have found that if I wait eventually I will think of something I really, really want and use my card on that item. Two years ago it was new Burton snowboard bindings. Today, I found my gift for this year...a Bamboo Splash Pen Tablet. I am so … [Read more...]

This is the best salesman I have ever seen

Click the "read more" link to go from the blog home page to the video.  You will be amazed. … [Read more...]

Best flashlight ever!

I can't live without this! GorillaTorch Flare – Hands-free emergency flashlight. The perfect camping flashlight, compact travel flashlight and mountable flashlight. I originally bought this flashlight from Eddie Bauer. I have to say that it makes my "can't live without list." I love it. It is so handy, I wish I had found it sooner. It is super bright for such a small gadget. However, … [Read more...]

Dior ‘Cherie Bow’ Nail Lacquer | Nordstrom

Dior

  Dior 'Cherie Bow' Nail Lacquer | Nordstrom. Beautiful color for Easter, Spring and Summer.  Love this pink! … [Read more...]

Florica Belt – Belts – Lucky Brand Jeans

Florica Belt

  I love belts!  They add flair to just about any outfit.  With Spring on the way, this belt is perfect.  I has bright, Spring colors stitched into it: yellow, blue, pink.  It would look great with jeans, khaki's, or a maxi dress.  Oh, and a cool thing about this belt is that the buckle can easily be removed and exchanged with another buckle. Florica Belt - Belts - Lucky Brand … [Read more...]

20 lbs. lost since June!

Hellbenders Bootcamp

Getting ready for my Hellbender's high-intensity bootcamp workout.  Yes, that is a pool in the background.  I love, love, love this workout.  It pushes me to the edge and back.  My instructor Eddie, rocks!  I can't wait to see my progress 3 months from you.  I am so lucky I found this.  It is only in a few areas/states.  If you want to see if it is in your area, here is the link to … [Read more...]

Baked Apple

Baked Apple

Baked Apple with Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Walnuts and Raisins Pre heat oven to 400º Ingredients: 2 baking apples 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp chopped walnuts 2 tbsp unsalted butter (salted is fine as well) Whipping cream How to make: Core the apples, and score skin around middle (to keep the skin from bursting) Mix all remaining ingredients in a … [Read more...]

15 Ways to Eat Clean, Train Mean and Get Lean

Eat Clean Get Lean

Train Mean with: P90X Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Insanity                   Clean eating is all about consuming whole food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible.  Why eat clean?  Think about it for a moment.  It comes down to the very basics.  Whey do we need to eat?  Because … [Read more...]

Banana Ice Cream Maker

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Where has this been all my life?  I need this!  Healthy ice cream...cool. I don't know about you, but for me it is a constant challenge to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and stay away from sugar.  (I could dive into a pool of sugar and do the back-stroke through it, licking my lips the whole way.)  Among other sweet treats, I love ice cream.  It's just that my hips don't seem to feel the … [Read more...]

iPhone Battery Extender

Brookstone Mobile 2600 mAh Power Charger for iPhone and USB Devices

What a life saver! I can't believe how lucky I was to find this nifty iPhone charger.  I forgot my regular charger when I flew out to California to visit my friend.  My flight was delayed and my battery was close to dying.  I was rushing through the airport and found a Brookstone store. This Power Rod rocks!  http://www.brookstone.com/mobile-2600-mah-charger For iPod®, iPhone®, … [Read more...]