Archive for January, 2009
Hp has partnered with Vivienne Tam to design the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition.
For $699.99 you get:
* Personal Support with SmartFriend Calling Card for 6 months
* Ultra Chic 8-Color Peony Design with matching Vivienne Tam Sleeve
* Ultra Sleek 10.1″ display only 2.45 lbs and a mere 1″ thin
* Keep in touch with email, web, IM and hottest fashion trends
* 1-year Warranty with HP Accidental Damage Protection
Not only is it functional for all your basic needs, it is also beautiful!
Review any HP desktop computers, laptops, scanners, monitors, PDAs, or printers currently available for sale on manufacturer’s website and earn $10!
Check out other reviews of HP products at Expo like this review of the HP Mini 1000 Notebook by bobaloba:
January 29th, 2009
Yes the SuperBowl is around the corner. Part of the fun in the experience is eating with family and friends during the game.
As always, the crudite plate with low-fat dipping sauces are always healthier than any of the fried alternative. But eating veggies all night is not fun (or easy) when faced with wings and pizza.
If you plan ahead with healthy snacks, you might stand a chance when faced with temptation. Some other ideas to help you battle your urges to cave in include:
Blue Corn Chips with Flaxseed with salsa are a healthier choice over regular tortilla chips or fried potato chips.
Newman’s Own Organics Pop’s Corn Organic Microwave Popcorn with Light Butter Add parmesan cheese for some fun flavoring
Blue Diamond Whole Almonds are good for you (as long as you don’t over do it) You can always add your own season to spice up these snacks and make it more fun to eat.
And for recipes for healthy SuperBowl dishes check out Eating Well for more ideas.
January 26th, 2009
NuVal is a system that takes 30 nutrients and 5 nutritional concepts and gives them to 11 of the world’s leading nutritional scientists who then crunch them down in a weighted algorithm that spits out a rating between 1 and 100.
They have a list of some of the top products found in your grocery store that have scored high depending on what type of product it is from cereals, cookies, to frozen vegetables.
The top rated cereal (with a score of 100 out of 100) is the Hodgson Mill Unprocessed Wheat Bran reviewed here by vlrealtor
January 22nd, 2009
For the Inaugural events, Malia and Sasha Obama have worn head-to-toe outfits from Crewcuts, the kids line from J.Crew that boasts “designer details” and couture touches on its mini-me separates.
The retailer’s Web site, www.jcrew.com, was even down for about a half hour on Inauguration Day as shoppers rushed to scoop up the girls’ colorful cold-weather attire.
The girls looked lovely as always. Even Michelle could not help but add the J. Crew touch to her outfit with a pair of green gloves paired with her first outfit of the day designed by Isabel Toledo.
The Obamas are no strangers to J. Crew. Michelle seems to be a big fan of the brand having worn it often throughout the race and she always pulls it off so well!
Check out reviews of other J. Crew products like these Marianne Espadrilles by ammauri:
January 21st, 2009
Sensa is the latest weight loss trick to hit the markets.
As the Sensa website explains, “Sensa merely helps you eat less of the foods you love and gain greater satisfaction from smaller portions.”
Based on the impact of tastants — substances which stimulate the taste buds and therefore enhance feelings of satiety — Sensa allows you to eat the food you already like. You simply feel full faster, and that translates into consuming less calories in the long run.
To use the product:
There are two sides of your Sensa shaker, one for salty and one for sweet. The Tastants marked “Salty” are sprinkled on all foods that you would typically use salt and pepper or a savory seasoning on, like meat, fish, pasta, and most vegetables and starches.
The Tastants marked “Sweet” are sprinkled on sweet foods like fruit, pastries, desserts and cereal. Tastants are sodium-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, MSG-free, and calorie-free! Before you know it, your body is craving less and you’re losing weight!
How Sensa Tastants Work to Make You Feel Full Faster
* Scents from Sensa Tastants travel through your nose to nerve receptors.
* The receptors send signals to the brain that stimulate the olfactory bulb.
* The olfactory bulb, in turn, signals the satiety center in the hypothalamus.
* The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland that triggers the release of hormones that suppress hunger and appetite.
So, is this just the latest fad or does it really work? I’m curious to see some Expo reviews on it!
I still remember when Hydroxycut was supposed to be the latest and greatest way to lose weight:
January 16th, 2009
We just launched the Hydralicious Expo featuring Hydralicious, Herbal Essences latest collection of shampoos and conditioners. To participate in the Expo, you can submit reviews of this product and because it is an assignment where Herbal Essences products are worth $10 you make even more cash!
So if you haven’t reviewed the Hydralicious Collection, now is a great time to submit your video review and earn $10 per product review!
You can choose from any of their great products based on your hair type:
Self Targeting
Featherweight
Reconditioning.
You can either get started by making your own review or check out some of the other reviews like this review of the Self Targeting shampoo and conditioner by Lindsey0308:
January 15th, 2009
Suave is giving away coupons on Jan. 14 for a free bottle of Suave shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, styling aid, body wash or body lotion. The coupon is for $3.
Go to the Suave Web site on Jan. 14 to register for the free coupon. According to the company, this is its way of putting a free bottle of Suave in every woman’s hands in America. They hope it will inspire people to try to save money every day, by clipping a coupon, hitting a shoe sale, and squeezing more out of every dollar.
Free is always nice!
Fill out the form here, to receive your coupon today!
Need help selecting a Suave product?
Check out this review of Suave Naturals by Sabrina:
January 14th, 2009
Another day, another diet plan for you to try. While it may seem a bit much to be bombarded by all these diet books/plan, you do have to realize that not every plan fits every person so it might take a few tries to find the best fit for your body and lifestyle.
Todays popular diet plan is the Pritkin Diet, brought to you by the popular celebrity filled Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa.
Nathan Pritikin, after learning he had heart disease, created a low-fat, high-fiber diet regimen accompanied with exercise that proved advantageous with clean medical reports thereafter. Based on his success, Pritikin introduced his Pritikin Diet, as well as created the Pritikin Longevity Center as a resource for other suffering similar health problems.
The Pritikin Diet is nearly a wholly vegetarian program that is low in cholesterol, nearly void of fat and high in fiber. The Pritikin Diet recommends considerable amounts of whole grain and vegetables. You’ll have about six meals each day with limited serving sizes. There are absolutely no processed grains like white bread or instant rice. Its effectiveness has been documented in more than 100 scientific students.
The program is described in the book, The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life. The program’s 10 principles include: eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains; avoid fast-food restaurants and high-calorie beverages; be vigilant about portion control; don’t smoke and eliminate stress.
While the food restrictions are obvious in every diet, the quitting smoking, while implied in other diets, is clearly stated in the Pritkin Diet.
Many people turn to NicoDerm for help in this area. Check out this review by thetrickisto to see if it really works.
January 13th, 2009
I’ve heard rinsing your hair with vinegar for cleansing effects but who knew it was supposed to brighten skin, soften hair and improve health as well. This product is wallet and eco-friendly which are also major pros.
This article states that:
“Vinegar is very useful as a rinse for the hair for several reasons. Acetic acid is a mild chelating agent, so it can be useful in removing mineral deposits on the hair that accumulate over time due to impurities in the air and hard water. The clarifying properties of ACV and other vinegars also extend to the removal of accumulated sebum or other waxy buildup from products. When used for this purpose, it is important to use a greater concentration of vinegar (25 to 50 percent). Rub it into the scalp and leave it on the hair for a few minutes, which gives it time to work.
Another excellent application for vinegar is to use it in conjunction with soap/shampoo bars, as a means for the prevention of build up of hard water–induced soap scum, which can be devastating to the condition of your hair.
Vinegar is also just a great pH adjuster for the hair when used as a rinse in a dilute aqueous solution. It is essential that your hair be the proper pH after cleansing and conditioning, as this affects the overall health, appearance, and condition of your hair. For this reason, most modern shampoos and conditioners are “pH balanced,” meaning they are adjusted to a pH very close to that of the hair in its healthiest state.
Other foods that are great for your hair include: egg yolk, avocado, and beer.
For other “green” tips check out the Eco Living Expo at
Pumpkinpie reviews her favorite eco-friendly Burt’s Bees product:
-Froso
January 9th, 2009
If you walk into any bookstore at the moment, you will definitely see multiple displays focusing on health, fitness and weight loss. It’s the top of many of our New Years Resolutions. Every season seems to bring popular diet books that claim to be the answer to all your weight issues. Who can forget the popularity of the Atkins Diet or the South Beach Diet? While these diets still have some relevance they have been challenged with many new competitors to the field.
One of the most popular dieting books at the moment is Eat This Not That! and The Flat Belly Diet.
Eat This Not That is actually a pretty informative book which helps you make healthier food choices. It’s an eye opener to the actual calorie count of some of your favorite meals by showing you what is healthy to eat and what is not and comparing them side by side.
The Flat Belly Diet is an actual diet plan for you weight loss.
The book claims:
“This breakthrough diet from the editors of Prevention magazine was made for health-conscious women who have tried virtually everything to eliminate harmful belly fat - it offers a science-based solution combining a cutting-edge nutrition plan with expert motivational tips and advice.”
Another popular “dieting tool” is the book, I Can Make You Thin by Paul McKenna which is also a show on TLC that gives tips on losing weight while focusing on mental control of the process. Some methods include waiting in between bites and stopping when full. This sounds like a diet I would fail at horribly.
Some of the top diet books at the moment include:
Eat This Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution
by David Zinczenko (Author), Matt Goulding (Author)
Flat Belly Diet
by Liz Vaccariello (Author), Cynthia Sass (Author)
Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love
by Devin Alexander (Author), Biggest Loser Experts and Cast (Author), Melissa Roberson (Author)
I Can Make You Thin: The Revolutionary System Used by More Than 3 Million People (Book and CD)
by Paul McKenna (Author)
The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life
by Arthur Agatston (Author), Joseph Signorile (Author)
Eat This Not That! for Kids!: Be the Leanest, Fittest Family on the Block!
by David Zinczenko (Author), Matt Goulding (Author)
You: On A Diet: The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management
by Mehmet C. Oz (Author), Michael F. Roizen (Author)
Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You
by Jillian Michaels (Author)
Skinny Bitch
by Kim Barnouin (Author), Rory Freedman (Author)
Breakthrough: Eight Steps to Wellness
by Suzanne Somers (Author)
The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC’s Hit Show
by Devin Alexander (Author), Karen Kaplan (Author), The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast (Author), Bob Harper (Foreword), Kim Lyons
Joy’s LIFE Diet: Four Steps to Thin Forever
by Joy Bauer (Author), Carol Svec (Author)
Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
by Joel Fuhrman (Author), Mehmet Oz (Foreword)
Check our reviews of other popular diet books like this review of The Abs Diet by Dizgirl
-Froso
January 5th, 2009
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