Archive for May 2009
Is your child’s cell phone safe?
Posted on: May 31, 2009
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You’ve taken steps towards Internet safety on your home computer, but do you know what websites your child is visiting on his/her cell phone? Now that smart phones allow users access to the web, a new danger is available at the fingertips of your child.
Luckily if your child has an iPhone or another Apple device a new application has been created that allows you to block inappropriate pages from their web surfing. The application is called Safe Eyes Mobile and is available for $19.99 at www.safeeyes.com/iphone.
Put your mind at ease and download the application.
Wedding gowns under $500
Posted on: May 31, 2009
- In: engagement | fashion | wedding
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- Aria Style 107
You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to look fabulous on your wedding day. The true fashionista can find a jaw-dropping dress and still spend less.
If you’re a fashion and price-savvy bride, you have to check out ARIA wedding dresses. With sleek, romantic bridal gowns, ARIA wedding dresses are all under $500!
Marvelous Girl suggests: Styles 107 and 191
If you still think you need a couture dress, check out www.preownedweddingdresses.com/ for significantly discounted garments.
Great gifts for dad under $50
Posted on: May 31, 2009
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Dad is a pretty special guy, and I don’t know about you, but I always struggle finding a great gift. After some research, I finally found the perfect Father’s Day gifts under $50:
For Fitness Dads: If your dad is into exercising, he’ll run circles for Advanced Sweatproof Athletic Shirts ($25) from Kleinert’s. This shirt improves circulation and hydration to keep him dry during his workouts.
For Dads-On-The-Go: If your dad travels a lot he’ll be thrilled to receive a Murad Man Carry-On shave kit ($35). This gift is TSA approved, so he won’t have to fuss with airline regulations and can still have a clean shave while he’s away from home.
For the Outdoors Dads: If your dad is good with his hands, he’ll love a Swiss Army Climber pocket knife ($35) – I mean what man doesn’t like a knife, right?
For Grill-Master-Dads: If your dad is proud of his grilling skills, he’ll savor a Monogram Steak Branding Iron ($40). Now every guest at his BBQ will know just who grilled their steak to perfection!
For Tech-Savvy-Dads: These guys are usually hard to shop for because they already have every new gadget under the sun. If your dad loves technology he’ll blow a gasket for a Laptop Essentials Kit ($50) from BrookStone. I’ve never heard a man not like this gift because it has six tools that make out-of-office laptop use so convenient.
Happy Father’s Day!
The daring summer hair trend
Posted on: May 29, 2009
You’ve seen it on Victoria Beckham, Kate Gosselin, Rhianna and many other celebrities. The pixie cut is this summer’s must-have hairstyle. Besides the edgy bob, woman are opting to go a step further with this daringly shorter style.
“This is a great cut because it can be tailored to match any face shape, personality, age and hair texture,” explained hairstylist Penny Doster with Hollywood And Mane salon. “It suits everyone and anyone’s face shape.”
According to Penny, the most common customized areas of the pixie is leaving the hair longer in the back or at the sides of the head. Its upkeep is also simple, with women only needing to apply either a light mouse before blow dry, or a workable pomade after blowdrying.
Tip: To spike/texture your own creative pixie try applying Lanza’s Urban Elements Molding Paste ($13). It provides design support for creating fresh, unique styles.
If you have questions for Penny, email yourstyle@pennyathollywoodandmane.com.
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Want to know legendary makeup artist, author and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown’s unique beauty philosophy? Tune-in to QVC this Saturday, May 30. Brown is scheduled to make three, one-hour QVC appearances at midnight, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) to share her unique beauty philosophy, revolutionary cosmetics and expert advice. Her signature line of wearable, natural looking makeup – Bobbi Brown Cosmetics – will be showcased throughout the day offering QVC shoppers a selection of new and best selling items.
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics are currently available through QVC at 800.345.1515 and www.QVC.com.
Summer’s hottest jewelry trend
Posted on: May 28, 2009
Keys, keys, keys! This summer it’s all about key necklaces. According to the sales woman at Tiffany’s, the key pendants are so popular the store just can’t keep them in stock!
The Tiffany keys come in gold, silver, and platinum with Celtic inspired designs, diamond details and an array of matching chains. Prices start as low as $100.
Because the jewelry industry is having a lacklustre year, expected to decline 3.1 percent according to IBISWorld, shoppers can find some great deals. “…[Tiffany] released a number of affordable key pendants earlier this year in response to changing customer needs…,” explained Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld.
Victoria Secret model pregnant
Posted on: May 27, 2009
Supermodel Adriana Lima and her husband, NBA star Marko Jaric, are expecting their first child. Lima recently confirmed that she is pregnant and expecting the baby in winter.
Lima and Jaric were married this past Valentine’s Day after an eight month engagement. The couple met in 2006.
Congrats! What a cute baby bump!
Susan Boyle finals performance
Posted on: May 27, 2009
Update: Susan Boyle apparently was hospitalize for exhaustion after losing Britain’s Got Talent finale.
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If you never tried Vegemite, you should. This spread is loaded with thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folacin and vitamin B6 and B1. In fact, it’s the world’s richest source of vitamin B – a perfect snack for women trying to get pregnant!
This popular Australian spread is actually created from leftover brewer’s yeast, a byproduct of beer manufacturing. How does it taste? Salty, slightly bitter, and malty — similar to the taste of beef bouillon – but the texture is smooth and sticky like peanut butter.
Vegemite is best served very lightly spread on toasted, buttered bread. Tip: first time users often make the mistake of heavily spreading Vegemite on their toast when they should start off extremely light and work their way up to larger servings.
You can pick up a jar of Vegemite at Cost Plus World Market.
Dog vs. cat – which pet costs more?
Posted on: May 27, 2009
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There’s an ongoing question in the pet-owner world: Are you a dog person or a cat person? But which is easier on the wallet?
According to industry research firm IBISWorld, the total cost to raise a dog and cat for the full duration of their lives (an estimated 13 years) is $13,330 and $8,506, respectively. That means it costs 56.7 percent more to raise man’s best friend opposed to a furry feline.
In the first year a dog owner can expect to shell out $1,966, while a cat owner only expends $1,318. From there on the price gap grows to $947 per year for canines compared to a mere $599 for felines.
“Although one might think the initial outlay cost for a dog or cat can be high, it really only represents a mere 2.6 percent or 3.5 percent per pet, respectively, for the total cost over the animal’s lifetime,” explained Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “People need to realize that owning a pet is a significant expense, and in the end, the original purchase price of the animal really doesn’t factor.”
In 2009, there will be about 169 million cats and dogs as pets in the U.S. – this represents an increase of 2.4 percent from 2008. Of these pets, 39 percent of households own a dog and 34 percent own a cat. Despite the problem with overpopulation, 10 percent of dogs and 18 percent of cats are adopted from animal shelters.
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