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EKCO Salad Spinner for Healthier Salads

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:49:22 +0000

Most of us can’t help but indulge in all of the wonderful foods of the holidays and since it’s usually pretty cold, we definitely don’t get out and exercise as much as we should. But now that the big holiday season is behind us, it’s a great time to think about getting back into shape and eating healthier. Eating a more balanced diet can help you feel mentally sharper and balanced. Lean proteins, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains - the good stuff that’s good for you. If you like to eat salads, it’s worth investing in an ECKO Salad Spinner to easily wash your greens and make a healthier meal.

Many people buy the bagged greens because they’re so convenient but mistakenly think they don’t have to wash the lettuce. The fact is many experts advise that you even wash this lettuce to be safe from assorted bacteria and microbes. Having a salad spinner makes cleaning greens a breeze, just give them a quick spin and then dry them a bit before storing in the fridge. For the health of you and your family, the salad spinner is one cool kitchen gadget you’ll be happy you bought.

Candles make ideal wedding favors for all types of weddings

admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:54:26 +0000

Candle wedding favors are inexpensive, useful, and romantic – three key elements to consider when choosing favors for your wedding. There are many types of candles to choose from – from inexpensive taper candles tied with a ribbon to themed candles in beautiful holders. Whatever your budget, candles make an ideal wedding favor.

For those on a budget (or as secondary inexpensive wedding favors if you are especially generous), purchase long taper candles in your wedding colors from your local discount store. Then print a page of tags with your choice of words. “Thank you for coming to our wedding!” with the date and couple’s name is a good choice for the tags, but you can be more creative if you prefer. Cut out the tags with a fancy edged scissors, punch a hole in the end, and use a ribbon to tie them on to each taper. You can also tie tiny bells or fabric flowers for an elegant yet inexpensive touch. For a larger budget, consider a themed candle like those shown on eyecandygift.com. You can give candles shaped like wedding cakes, cups of coffee, roses, or gift boxes. You can also give tea light holders shaped like sailboats, crowns, or sand castles. Whatever you choose, candle wedding favors are sure to be used and enjoyed by your guests!

Irresistible Jelly Belly Fun Gift Basket

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:34:14 +0000

Everyone knows that little girls love pink and everything or anything princess like but what about little boys? What do you think they would love to have as a birthday gift or even a Christmas gift? Well what child could resist anything made from Jelly beans? I don’t’ think there is one in this world who could resist the fun of the Jelly Belly Fun Gift Basket. This would bring a smile to any child’s face but especially to little boys who don’t’ really like girly things, like flowers or chocolate covered strawberries.

This gorgeous gift comes in a cute bucket filled with great treats like a Mr. Jelly Bean plush toy and packets of jelly beans. This is so much better than simply just getting a basket of chocolate alone. This offers great alternatives to the regular gift of sugary and messy chocolate, plus it is fun for kids of all ages, both girls and boys. TheBasketSpot.com offers the Jelly Bell Fun gift basket at an affordable price, with same day shipping available.

Goji Berries and Weight Loss

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:13:15 +0000

One of the key factors to successful weight loss is satisfying the appetite without triggering a craving to overeat. On a scientific scale, the glycemic index (GI) of a food indicates its role in digestion — the lower the GI of a food, the more slowly it converts to blood sugar. Thus, the less likely it is to stimulate uncontrollable urges to eat empty calories. How to goji berries compare to other foods? The goji berry’s GI is 29. Apples are rated at 28, oranges at 42, and cantaloupe at 65. Watermelon is a heaping 72. Of standard health fruits, only the banana compares at a GI of 25. Aside from its low GI rating, goji berries can control appetite and high blood sugar by virtue of its fiber content; goji berries are 21 percent fiber by weight.

Foods high in fiber are naturally filling and moderate blood sugar levels. In addition to its fiber content, goji also contains chromium, a mineral that helps promote a more efficient metabolism. Finally, goji berries contain a host of vitamins and minerals vital to a healthy body. Vitamin C, calcium, and potassium are just to name a few. Goji berries also contain polysaccharides, which help to reduce muscle soreness. So, in addition to promoting a diet without over-eating, goji berries also are an asset to regular exercise, a vital component to any weight-loss regimen.

Tapestry Wall Art, The Kiss

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:44:29 +0000

Born in Austria in 1862, Gustav Klimt was among the most important artists of the Austrian Art Nouveau movement. The Kiss (1907-1908) is possibly his best-known work. It was painted during his Golden Phase, a period during which his works were distinguished by the prominent use of gold-leaf. It is thought that the famous mosaics of Venice and Ravenna inspired this technique. The original hangs in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna but you can own The Kiss Tapestry as a woven art work. As in the original masterpiece, Tapestry Art, The Kiss depicts a couple poised together on a flowered slope. As they share a kiss, their selves appear to merge. Mirroring Klimt’s gold-leaf technique, the tapestry has been embellished with golden threads.

You can purchase this stunning work from Decor4u.com in their Tapestry Shop in the by Famous Artists section. Woven of 100% cotton, the tapestry accommodates a tapestry rod and is offered in two sizes: 32 inches wide by 53 inches high or 53 inches wide by 87 inches high. Professional dry clean. Visit Decor4u.com today and take advantage of their coupon for an immediate 5 percent savings.

Some Beagle Jewelry to Make You Smile

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:52:48 +0000

I’ve always loved beagles. Maybe it’s their musical baying voice (some might disagree with me here) or their endearingly floppy ears. But this unique beagle jewelry I tripped over online kept me on the Magic Zoo site for quite a while recently. Maybe what attracted me the most was the general feel of the pieces- they had a unified look which isn’t surprising since all the pendants, earrings and charms on this site are made by the same artist! Quite a feat in itself.

I always seem to be prowling around for inexpensive dog jewelry. It’s not that I’m cheap; it’s just that I like to get value for my dollar, especially in these uncertain economic times. My favorite things to spend my money on are good looking gift items, preferably made in the USA, well crafted. This used to be easy! Now I have to search. But I’m encouraged by the number of American craftspeople still creating their art.

It’s a good thing people still enjoy making things from scratch. And I’m sure those artisans think it’s a good thing we humble patrons are still around to buy from them.

Cut The Glare With Polarized Sunglasses

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:24:15 +0000

Wholesale Polarized sunglasses really cut the glare from the sun’s harmful rays. They also cut the blinding glare of the sun on the water, making these lenses perfect for Fishermen, and water sports enthusiast’s.

Polarized lenses are often found as standard lenses in most high end branded sunglasses. That is part of the reason brand name sports sunglasses are hundreds of dollars. But you can find Polarized lenses in sunglasses that are reasonably priced. There are many wholesale sunglass companies that offer great alternatives to high priced polarized sports sunglasses. These non-branded sports sunglasses offer great styles and the polarized lenses are high quality lenses.

One such brand of wholesale polarized discount sunglasses is XSportz sunglasses. This brand offers both Polarized and non-Polarized sunglasses. XSportz brand sunglasses carries the newest styles of sports sunglasses available and offers hundreds of great styles in a variety of colors. With XSportz sunglasses there is something for everyone.

Wholesale Polarized sunglasses generally cost $36.00 per dozen and up depending on the style. These great sunglasses are well worth the price and will out sell most non polarized sports sunglasses.

Countertop Water Filters are Quite an Advantage

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:36:53 +0000

Like many people, you might spend hundreds of dollars a year on bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it is also wasteful toward the environment. Sometimes it doesn’t even taste good or comes from regular municipal water supplies! That means that you’re wasting your hard-earned money on ordinary tap water! I’ve discovered that the best solution to this expensive problem is to purchase a convenient Aquasana countertop water filter.

With this kind of filter, you don’t waste plastic bottles or pay a lot of money to water bottling companies to transport their water from point A to point B. A countertop water filter takes the ordinary water from your tap, cleans and filters it, removes harmful bacteria, heavy metals, and other substances, and transforms it into clean, delicious-tasting water your whole family can enjoy! You’ll discover that a counter top filter will save you up to hundreds of dollars a year. And you’ll be amazed at the cool, crisp, fresh taste of water that has been purified with a high-tech filter. We got ours at Better Water Store. My family really enjoys drinking the unlimited delicious water from our countertop filter.

Kitchen Utensil Holder for Everyday Organization

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:59:42 +0000

Kitchen organization requires a fine balance. I am the sort of cook who likes the utensils I use daily within easy reach. After all, I don’t want to be fumbling for a silicone spatula while my risotto burns! However, I’m also not a big fan of everything “out,” such as the current trend of having utensils hanging on a sort of curtain rod or up on pegboard in he kitchen. I think it looks great at first, but after about three meals it is a mess unless you can devote time to its constant upkeep. That’s why a kitchen utensil holder are a good compromise between accessibility and neatly “put away” organization.

I found a ceramic utensil holder that was perfect for my counter top. It comes in different color choices (white, blue, terracotta, yellow) as well as different texture choices so you can find a great match for your décor too. It also is from a line that makes canisters and cookie jars in the same patterns and colors so you can easily coordinate your kitchen. A great ceramic utensil holder does a nice job of keeping your favorite utensils within easy reach while keeping them together in an attractive container!

Stand Tall and Proud with the Captain Byakuya Kuchiki Patch

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:28:17 +0000

The round patch of Byakuya Kuchikiis made in blue, white and green and features a stern-looking Byakuya, all dressed up in his Shinigami uniform. As Captain of the 6th Division in the Gotei 13, the women Soul Reapers find Captain Kuchiki very attractive and even irresistible, maybe because he is the 28th head noble and wears a scarf that cost more to make than ten houses would cost. Of course, women are known to like the strong silent type and the Captain seems to be very serene, even in the midst of battle.

It is Captain Kuchiki’s firm belief in law and order that makes him take a stand that everyone who breaks the law must be punished. Since Bleach character Byakuya works hard for a peaceful society, he seems to be a stand-up guy and deserves a place of honor on your jacket. Byakuya Kuchiki’s patch is made by GE Animation and is sure to impress all your friends when you wear it out on the town. Simply sew the Bleach patch accessory to your jacket or shirt and you’re ready to go out and fight your own battles.