Archive for the ‘Mixed Bag Misc’ Category
Stylish Halloween Costumes Roundup
Sunday, October 31st, 2010
We’ve had a treasure trove of Halloween Costume Ideas on ShesSmart.com! Need a refresher? There are ideas for the hardcore Halloween junkies, to those who just need a passable “costume” for an event they don’t really want to attend or spend money on at all. We’ve got ideas for you all!
Costume Ideas for the Totally Committed Halloween Junkie:
Reinspired! Claire Danes Romeo and Juliet Dress and Angel Wings for Halloween
Reinspired! The Nicole Kidman Moulin Rouge Dresses for Halloween
Dress like Alice in Wonderland: 2010 Alice Dress
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A Blog (Post) About Life and Why Singing Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff is Always Funny
Sunday, October 24th, 2010
I made breakfast this morning, guys! That’s a big deal, for me. And it was even edible! I made french toast (with vanilla, clove and cinnamon) and brown sugar bacon (tip: I’ve made this twice now and you should cook it the full 22/24 minutes, or it won’t get crispy enough.) I’d planned to make fruit smoothies but I settled for orange juice (and okay, an additional side beverage of Diet Coke because I need to hydrate and also have caffeine!)
Taking a tiny pause, I wanted to share with you guys something exciting. I’m one of the judges for The Tasty Awards. What is that? You’ve asked a fair question!
The TASTY AWARDS is the premier broadcast awards show to celebrate and recognize the year’s best achievements in food and fashion programs on Television, in Film, and Online.
TASTY AWARDS are selected in various categories by a Panel of A-list industry Judges, as well as by Viewer Voting. Recipients are announced and receive their hon ... Read More
Winter 2011 Dresses in PURPLE! And Why your TwitPic Should be Purple Today!
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
You might be wondering why you keep seeing people’s twitter pictures (twitpic’s) tinted purple. That’s because people are showing their support for Spirit Day in all sorts of ways, including online. (Hey, the internet is a powerful force!)
You can find all the information you need about Spirit Day right here.
Press Release Content:
Wear Purple Online and Offline on Wednesday, October 20 to remember LGBT Youth
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today joined millions of community members and allies to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth by participating in Spirit Day and remembering those teens who have taken their own lives as a result of bullying.
In addition to wearing the color purple, GLAAD is also asking Americans to turn their Facebook and Twitter photos purple until Wednesday and to share messages of support for LGBT youth.
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Behold! Creative Shadow Box Ideas from ShadowCase
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Do you know how you have certain items that you keep, but don’t really know how to display? That’s my problem with a lot of antique jewelry. I put some on my vanity, but at the end of the day sometimes it just looks all jumbled together. Enter: Shadowboxes. They let you frame items other than just pictures.
ShadowCases let you tell a story, and you can pick a theme. Maybe it was an important event like a Ballet recital (I still remember my first one – I was a swan!) or a Family reunion. Or maybe you want to display the vintage baseball cards your Grandfather collected. Whatever you have a collection if, I’m guessing it’d look better presented nicely!
On ShadowCase.com you can can buy items separatley, or as a kit. They offer different styles of shadow cases, backgrounds aka storyboards and accessories like pins and photo frames to use within the case.
You know how high schools have display cases? Think of this as a mini, personal display case for your house/room.
I was sent the Vintage ShadowCase Kit from ShadowCase.com. And here is what I made, using antique items from my Grandmother:
The beaded purse is something she took to her prom. The little frog on the left is an old-fashioned p ... Read More
Fashionable Halloween Costumes
Monday, October 11th, 2010
I was inspired to write this post after seeing images from what might have been a fashion show, by BoDez on Flickr.
How great would it be to take stylish elements and make a Pocahontas costume? Or, a seasonal fairy? (The below images evokes an Autumn fairy to me.) With the right jewelry, hair accessories, and makeup you can make so many looks work without having to go buy a cheesy halloween costume. You can make fashionable halloween costumes pretty easily with a few key elements.
But, if you want to be more tongue-in-cheek, I’m Your Present on Etsy.com has made some fun Halloween stylish costumes in the Pumpkin Suspender Skirt and the ... Read More
IZZE Reviews of IZZE Sparkling Juice, IZZE Fortifized and IZZE-ESQUE Natural Sparkling Juices
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Trying to be healthy isn’t all fun and games, but it can include colorful, sparkling juice drinks if you play your cards right. I had a chance to try some IZZE Fortified Natural Sparkling Juice with Vitamins and some IZZE-Esque All Natural, Low Calorie Sparkling Juice.
IZZE Beverage Company was founded in 2002 by two friends who set out to create a distinctive natural beverage while contributing to a higher purpose. IZZE sparkling juice, an all-natural blend of pure fruit juice and sparkling water, is free of caffeine, refined sugars and artificial ingredients. It is naturally sweetened with fruit juice only.
IZZE Fortified:
- Made with all-natural ingredients; fortified with Vitamins C, B6 and Niacin
- Contains no refined sugars or caffeine
- 70 percent fruit juice, 30 percent sparkling water
- Pairs perfectly with fine food; stylish non-alcoholic beverage option
- Simple, stylish packaging; product of the USA
- Available in Sparkling Blackberry, Sparkling Clementine, Sparkling Grap ... Read More
Zevia Review & Giveaway: Refreshing and Natural
Monday, October 4th, 2010
I make it no secret that I LOVE Diet Soda Pop. I love the FIZZ. And I love the lack of calories. Well, I recently had a chance to try a new kind of Diet Soda Pop called Zevia. Since some of you might be curious, I think it’ll be nice to give you my thoughts on the drink and the different flavors.
I’m usually pretty loyal to other brands because I tend to get into a routine. But I think I will be breaking my routine to get a couple of these Zevia flavors. The Zevia pops are made with Stevia (I know, funny names that rhyme) which is a natural sweetner found in the Rainforest. The tagline for Zevia is, “Nature’s Answer to Diet Soda.” Color me intrigued. I like the idea of all natural things – whether that’s all natural food, all natural makeup, or all natural drinks.
I did a little Googlin’ on Stevia and found it’s a great sweetener for those watching carbs, and has been widely used in Japan since the 70′s. My only concern is if ... Read More
The Vintage Bakeshop has some of the Best Cupcake Mixes
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
If there was ever a shop or store name that I fell in love with instantly, the Vintage Bakeshop definitely qualifies. Their all natural baking mixes are some of the best cupcake mixes you’ll find around the block/bend/yadda.
Let’s pay homage to the owner: My name is Tawnya Zebrowski and I am the Owner {Executive Mix Maker} of Vintage Bakeshop, all natural baking mixes. Coming from a family overflowing with talented, artistic people it is no surprise that I felt the need to challenge myself creatively. My grandmother is well known for her elegant wedding cakes, delicious homemade pies and hand decorated cookies that she has shared with family and friends for over 50 years. Some of my fondest childhood memories are in the kitchen watching intently while my grandmother turned flour and sugar into a masterpiece.
I was sent two flavors to review from the Everyday Pantry collection: Vanilla Cupcake Mix and Mint Chocolate Cupcake Mix. After seeing these, I think we HAVE to label these as some of the best wedding party favors and best bridal shower favors. They’re unique, cute, and it’s something you’ll actually get to enjoy after the wedding (or party/shower,etc.)
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MagicKitchen Review: Gourmet Meals Delivered to Your Door
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
We recently were able to review several food items from MagicKitchen.com. They are a service that delivers you prepared meals. The frozen meals arrive in a large package (with dried ice, don’t touch it!) and all you do is put them in your freezer. The directions are clearly labeled on top of every item. Some items you’ll take out to defrost the morning you plan to cook them. Everything is packaged easily in either 2 servings or 4 servings. This mix-and-match idea allows people of different lifestyles to order what is best for them.
If you aren’t a big fan of cooking (or doing dishes) then you’ll love this service! You can eat at home without any hassle and without a pizza delivery box.Do you want gourmet meals delivered? Then read on!
MagicKitchen.com was founded in 2005 with the aim of providing quality, nutritious frozen meals for seniors and busy families. Customers flocked to the site and were happy to discover that the meals made great gifts for new parents, sympathy and get well gifts, and that they were great for busy workers who needed fast, nutritious meals on the go.
Wh ... Read More
Shop for a Good Cause: Save the Ta-Ta’s (Breast Cancer Research)
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
I first heard of Save the Ta-Ta’s when I saw actress Kristen Bell holding up a T-shirt that had the phrase. I thought it was so cute and funny! When you purchase from this brand, 25% of your percentage goes to help fight Breast Cancer.
The company has really cute items like T-shirt’s (for men women or kids), tanks, hats, lip balm, bags, bumper stickers, etc. The company sent us over a T-Shirt and a bunch of literature and bumper stickers that we’re going to slap up everywhere! So if you like to shop and do some good, then you should check out this site.
The sweetheart that is Kristen Bell likes this charity.
I will note that their t-shirts run very small. A 1xl is about a small and a 4xl is about an xl. So keep that in mind. Some shirts have the logo emblazoned in really obvious, basic and cute ways. Other’s have them in more artistic designs. If you like to shop for a good cause, check them out. The shir ... Read More
