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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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...
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!
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!
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?
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.
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!
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!
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!
Name: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
