What was the name of that book?

Name: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Cost: around $15
Where do I get it? www.amazon.com
Why I love it:
Are you looking for a book that you can't put down? This is your book! Perfect for bedtime reading. A beautifully written story that plops you down in a time and place far away from here. This writer is vivid and eloquent, her words had me longing for more. This is a story of friendship, hardship, sisterhood and sadness. Read this book, you won't be sorry.

This Gal rocks!

Name: Confessions of a Pioneer Woman Blog
Cost: Free!
Where do I get it? www.thepioneerwoman.com
Why I love it:
This gal can really write, she takes incredible pictures and I find her life fascinating. I could read her every blog every day like a novel. She is clever, witty, talented and shares all of this with me for free. Oh Pioneer Woman, you are one of my hero's! Did I mention the wicked recipes she shares? Check her out, you won't be disappointed!

Fresh Kicks!

Name: Keen Malibu
Cost: Around $75
Where do I get it? www.onlineshoes.com
Why I love it:
Take a classic Mary Jane, add in some sport, add in some funk and you get this wonderfully comfortable shoe. Easy on the heels, nice support and completely fashionable. These tend to run a smidge small, so go up a half size if you will be wearing them in winter with socks.

Disgrace

Name: Oh my!
Cost: Free
Where do I get it?www.youtube.com
Why I love it:
Yikes, this is sad, just plain old sad.

Robot Dance

Name: Kollaboration 2001
Cost: Free
Where do I get it?www.youtube.com
Why I love it:
Just watch this. That is all.

Honey Baby

Name: The Secret Life of Bees
Cost: $9.00
Where do I get it?www.amazon.com
Why I love it:
This book grabs you on the first page and doesn't let you put it down. Colorfully written, wonderfully descriptive and just a good book. This is the perfect book for a lazy summer afternoon.

Gotta love the Beat Box!

Name: Mc Dondalds Rap Order
Cost: Free
Where do I get it? www.youtube.com
Why I love it:
Um, these kids are funny. What a fabulous way to spend an evening. Innocent fun which is truly hilarious. Makes me giggle every time!

Nothing Compares!

Name: Danskin All Women Triathlon
Cost: Around $80
Where do I get it? www.danskin.com
Why I love it:
I am not an athlete and can't run worth a ding dong. This triathlon is the most inspiring scene for women of all ages, sizes, and types. This is my second year participating in this tri, and I plan on doing for many years to come. It is non-competitive, wonderfully inspiring and just plain old healthy fun. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Put it on your calendar for next year, you will be so proud when you cross that finish line!

How the Other Half Live

Name: Rate My Space
Cost: Free
Where do I get it? http://ratemyspace.hgtv.com
Why I love it:
Do you eve wonder how other people decorate their homes? Looking for some fresh new ideas for your abode? Check it out, but be prepared to spend lots of free time as it can be addicting!

What is Your Secret?

Name: Postsecret
Cost: Free
Where do I get it? www.postsecret.com
Why I love it:
New secrets are added every Sunday. People from across the world send in their secret and some of them are posted here every week. These secrets reinforce to me that my life is wonderfully blessed. There are some messed up cookies out there. I hope that by writing their secrets down they find some peace.

Swear Jar

Name: Swear jar Clip
Cost: Free
Where do I get it? youtube.com
Why I love it:
This is advertising at it's finest.

Stink be Gone

Name: Secret Clinical Strength
Cost: $6.99
Where do I get it? drugstore.com
Why I love it:
Let's just start by saying that I am not exactly the stinkiest girl on earth, but when the temperature hits 80 degrees in the summer, I'm not the freshest kitten on the block either. I have been using this for 2 whole days, and I have to admit I am very pleased. My title for this deodorant pretty much sums it up...

Everything on the Cheap

Name: Craigslist
Cost: free to browse
Where do I get it? craigslist.com
Why I love it:
No matter what you are looking to buy or sell, I am sure you can find a way to purchase or unload it on Craigslist.com. This is one huge on line rummage sale sorted by your location! Need to get rid of some old baby gear? Than list it for free on Craigslist. Want to buy a retro lava lamp from the 60's? Find it on Craigslist. What a wonderful concept, and the best part, no fees to pay if you are listing or buying. Find a job, house, car or lamp in one stop. Love it!

A Little Plaid

Name: Burberry London Perfume
Cost: around $58
Where do I get it? sephora.com
Why I love it:
Happy Mother's Day! My wonderful hubby surprised me with this perfume and I love it! This nice light floral scent with some fruity undertones is perfect for day or night. I smell nice. Woohoo!

Naughty Red Wine

Name: Ménage à Trois Red
Cost: usually under $12 a bottle
Where do I get it? folieadeux.com
Why I love it:
Great name, great taste, and easy to drink which equals yummy warmth in a bottle. A blend of fruity, spicy and smooth. You can pair this with any number of meals, or drink the bottle on a summer night in your back yard. I love this wine!

Seriously, Swirl, Tap and Buff

Name: Bare Escentuals Mineral Make up
Cost: Starter Kit $49 and up
Where do I get it? sephora.com
Why I love it:
I thought it was all fluff. I thought it was all too good to be true. I went to the Bare Escentuals store and walked out a believer. It is easy, simple and makes my skin look lovely and flawless (or as close to flawless as I am getting). Seriously, you just swirl, tap and buff your face. I am impressed and can't believe I waited so long to get hooked on this stuff. Who knew?

Balance

Name: A Fine Balance
Cost: Around $10
Where do I get it? amazon.com
Why I love it:
In the past few years I have read a few books that I think about almost daily. This book has stayed with me. It reminds me how very blessed I am to have been born when, where and who I am . You won't want to put this book down, it will draw you in and hold you in utter suspense as you read about a world that seems whole heartedly unreal. A great summer read.

myTunes

Name: Garden State Soundtrack
Cost: Around $10
Where do I get it? amazon.com

Why I love it:
Sweet soulful music, funky beats and a mix of mellow and hip all in one. That is why I love this soundtrack. My favorite song you ask? I think it is Track 9. This is a must have cd for your collection. The movie is pretty decent too. Go get it, NOW!

This is the Best!

Name: My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn Recipe
Cost: Free!
Where do I get it? allrecipes.com

Why I love it:
If you love caramel corn, you will be blown away at the yummy goodness of this stuff. Every time I make it, someone asks for the recipe. Incredible, simply incredible!

Because

Name: Be.ology Clothing line
Cost: $32 and up
Where do I get it? beologyonline.com

Why I love it:
This is my favorite shirt in my closet. So simple, so true. I wear the be.greatful shirt. It reminds me that today is a good day and I am blessed in so many ways. I have a few more on my wish list too. Thanks be.ology, love your clothes!

Super Soft Hands

Name: Norwegian Formula Neutrogena Hand Cream
Cost: $4.39
Where do I get it? Drugstore.com

Why I love it:
Some days my hands get so dry they crack. If you have ever had this happen, you know the pain involved. I asked my dermatologist for a recommendation and he suggested this hand cream. It is love in a tube. I put it on right before bed and in one night my hands were healed. Try it, and you too will love the healing power of this thick hand cream. Thanks Neutrogena!

I'm the Mommy, that's why!

Name: Mommytags
Cost: starting at $65 and up
Where do I get it? Mommytags.com

Why I love it:
Let's face it, when you are a Mommy, you want to scream it from the rooftop! For my birthday last year, my incredible husband gifted me this personal necklace that I wear almost every day. Simple, beautiful and different, all the things I like to be. Your Mommy friends will all want their own after they see yours. Thank you Mommytags for a stylish way for me to tell the world that I am a Mommy!

My favorite Blog

Name: Dooce
Cost: free!
Where do I get it? Dooce.com

Why I love it:
I check out this blog every day even though she updates a few times a week. Heather has the most incredible ability to describe emotions with words. Her topics are always thought provoking and usually hilarious. Not only can this girl write like a Mother, literally, she takes a mean photo to boot. She makes me smile with her wit. You are fabulous Heather, absolutely fabulous!

Clean Everything

Name: Mr Clean Magic Eraser
Cost: $7.49 8 per pack
Where do I get it? Drugstore.com

Why I love it:
This little sponge can clean just about anything. It works on sinks, tubs, wall, floors and even takes off permanent marker from plastic. Try on, you will see. I bet you will be walking around the house looking for what you can clean next. This thing is appropriately named, it is MAGIC!

Driveway listening

Name: This American Life
Cost: Free!
Where do I get it? ThisLife.org

Why I love it:
I admit it, I am now a NPR junkie. I don’t listen for the politics or the news, I listen for shows like this. Host Ira Glass brings you new stories from across this land about every topic imaginable. At times I will be laughing out loud to the point of side aches, and other times I will be held in my car in my driveway as a weeping hostage to the tale he tells. Thought provoking, humorous, enlightening, quirky stories that I listen to every week. Don’t have time to tune in to your local public radio station? Don’t fret, they have free podcasts weekly. Thanks Ira!

Fresh Faced and Fabulous!

Name: Neutrogena Deep Clean Self Foaming Cleansing Pads
Cost: around $6.00 for a pack of 30
Where do I get it? Drugstore.com

Why I love it:
No time to get a facial? These invigorating facial pads are for you! They use tiny blue scrubbies to get out that dirt deep down on your face and neck. These pads leave your face fresh and tingling. Your face will be cool, clean and exfoliated. Perfect for the gym. Thanks Neutrogena!

Old School

The Muppet Show - Mahna Mahna
Cost: Free!

Why I love it:
Giggle like a school girl!

Run Forrest, Run!

Name: Asics Gel NimbusVII
Cost: $119.99
Where do I get it? www.amazon.com


Why I love it!
While training for the Danskin Triathlon I decided I should upgrade my shoes. What a wonderful investment for my health. These shoes are not too narrow in the toes and have the perfect amount of bounce. I bought a ½ size bigger than I normally wear upon the recommendation of the man fitting me. Brilliant idea! My feet have never been tired and still feel great after 10 months. Thanks Asics!