I am pretty boring when it comes to cosmetics. If I find a product I like, I tend to stick with it. I haven’t tried new cosmetics since high school. With my recent conversion to vegetarianism, I had been looking for a new line of makeup that is not tested on animals. I just recently stumbled on a cosmetics brand called Hard Candy and was intrigued. Hard Candy will amaze with off the charts products, intense color, wild packaging and a … [Read more...]

I guess I have been hiding under a rock, but I am now officially “found”. What am I talking about? Well… I had never experienced a Vera Bradley bag! *gasp* I know, right? O.M.G.! So when my box arrived I excitedly opened it to find these over the top fantastic bags inside! The first two I pulled out were the Emma bag (rv $35.00). Vera Bradley generously sent us two, one for each of my girls. We received the bag above in the print … [Read more...]

Novica was a website that I had heard of before, but really didn’t know what they sold. One day I read mention of the site again and I decided I needed to take a peek for myself. I liked what I found. Novica features green gifts, meaning eco-friendly, sustainable and natural. They are all made by local artisans and you can find anything from jewelry and handbags to home decor. While sifting through the site, I ran across their selection of … [Read more...]

Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this four-slice toaster features extra-wide slots with self-adjusting guides to hold and evenly toast a wide variety of bread types and sizes. Dual electronic controls with three LED lights make it easy to toast bagels, breads, or favorite waffles and pastries--right out of the freezer. In addition, the toaster's simple-to-use shade-selector knob offers five browning settings, and its cancel button … [Read more...]

Have you given a second thought to what you use to prepare your meals? You may even feel satisfied that you're doing everything you can for you health by eating as much raw and unprocessed food as possible. Unfortunately, it may not be enough if you're not very selective in your food preparations. What about your cookware? What about that metal skillet you use to sauté your favorite veggies? Can you trust it to be safe for you and your … [Read more...]

Tassimo is not just a coffee maker, its a Brewbot, an advanced brewing system made by the engineers at Bosch. It has taken me years of trying various brews, but I can finally say I am a coffee lover. My husband teases me and says I drink “hot chocolate coffee” because I sweeten it (a lot), but that’s how I like my “hot chocolate”… sweet with a kick of caffeine! A few weeks ago, this beautiful machine made an appearance on my front porch. Let … [Read more...]

  The EatSmart Precision Retro is our newest kitchen scale, featuring our unique retro styling. Simply pour any ingredient into the Retro's brushed stainless steel bowl for quick and accurate measurement. Features EatSmart Precision design and accuracy with an amazing retro look Large oversized 4" dial - Easy to read in any kitchen environment  Maximum capacity 11 lbs / 5 kgs 1.5 quart brushed stainless steel bowl included … [Read more...]

I have always enjoyed surprising loved ones with a gift card to their favorite store for their special day. In years past we have been known to shuttle across town to snag a gift card on the way to an event. It seems that purchasing gift cards locally is becoming progressively easier and easier… even pharmacies are carrying a wide variety of them ranging from eating out to electronics stores! You can find them at the check out at your local … [Read more...]