SuperBowl Margaritas

Super simple, super tasty, Superbowl perfect margaritas!

1 can frozen limeade

1 can beer

1 can 7 UP

1 can tequila

Use the limeade can to measure all ingredients.  Place in a bowl, pitcher or decanter.  Garnish with limes if you choose.  Pre- salt your guests glasses by wetting and dipping them in a dish of Margarita Salt.

Sip and enjoy!

10 Tiny Changes for Big Weight Loss

Turbo Jam™ trainer Chalene Johnson recommends taking baby steps to eat more healthfully. If you “slip,” get immediately back on track. Never let a vacation or a special holiday be an excuse to overdo it the entire time. Go ahead, enjoy the occasional indulgence, but keep it reasonable. Here are 10 tiny changes you can make for big weight loss.

1. Wait 2 minutes. Cravings will disappear after two minutes if you walk away and turn your attention elsewhere.
2. W.I.W.M. When you really crave something unhealthy, answer this question: “What do I Want More,” that piece of chocolate cake, or a body I feel proud of? And on rare occasions, it’s okay to pick the chocolate cake!
3. No one’s perfect. Don’t allow one bad choice to result in bingeing the rest of the day, or falling back into old habits.
4. Focus. Make eating purposeful, not something mindless to do while watching TV, driving, or sitting in front of the computer. Whenever you put food in your mouth, try to engage all of the senses in the pleasure of nourishing your body.
5. Don’t skip breakfast. Start eating a filling breakfast, but one that’s lower in fat. It will help you eat fewer total calories throughout the day.
6. Veggies. The majority of your plate should have veggies and/or fruit on it at both lunch and dinner.
7. See what you eat. Eat your food off of a plate instead of straight out of a jar, bag, or box.
8. Don’t buy it. Stop buying the food you snack on all day. Just eliminate the temptation.
9. Eat more fruit. A person who gets enough fruit in their diet doesn’t have a raging sweet tooth.
10. Watch what you drink. Cut back on or cut out high-calorie drinks like soda, sweet tea, lemonade, and, especially, alcohol. People have lost weight by making just this one change.

Child Safety Temporary Tattoos to Prevent Lost Kids

Spring break is coming.  Let’s pack up the kids and go to Disneyland,  Florida, Mexico.  Ok the list can go on as I dream of warm vacation spots. Vacation, adventure -  So much fun til you realize your little one is missing!  STRESS!  Safety Tat tattoos are a cool little product that you can have customized with your phone number.  Heck, I can’t even remember my husband’s cell phone, I only auto dial it from my phone. HHMM.  These little temporary safety tattoos are perfect for family travel, vacation and activities with kids.  You can buy them here  at safetytat.com

Inexpensive Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Fun

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive. This video was posted by amazing moms. Everyone will be excited by the fun heart shaped breakfast and lunch ideas. Don’t forget to buy sprinkles and a heart shaped cookie cutter. Go with red fruit rolls or jello and add some heart stickers. I also like the decorated candy holders. Check them all out.

Bra Accessory as Fashion Accessory

Stretch your fashion budget by purchasing a few key accessories that will add sophistication to any outfit. For the spring/summer seasons, the best accessory to have on hand is a collection of decorative interchangeable bra straps – beaded, jeweled, rhinestones or gold chain straps can instantly turn an ordinary outfit into a  fashion statement. Go to www.strappys.com for the full selection of shoulder jewelry bra straps that will enhance anything from your favorite tank tops to your off the shoulder black dress. Strappys Decorative Bra Straps are functional and affordable and can take any look from acceptable to wow.

Trying to Rock that One Shoulder Top – Check The Hills Fashion

The one shoulder or off the shoulder look can be very sexy.  But how sexy can you feel when your strapless is sagging down on one side making you look lopsided?  Hold ‘em up there baby with Strappys Decorative Bra Straps.  Check out Kristin on The Hills.  Her gold chain bra strap actually added to the look of her off the shoulder top.  Her bra is in place and she looks like a well accessorized gal.  Get this look with the Gold Chain Bra Straps or the Gold Beaded Bra Straps.  Heck there are over 30 different straps to choose from.  Come up with your own look.  We have faith in you.

2009 Summer Color Trend: Brown and Green

With decorating trends steering toward the green movement, it comes as no surprise that the color green is making a big impact again, especially when it is paired with brown.  Brown has become the popular neutral of the last few years, looking fresh with nearly any color it is paired with.  As the trendy blue and brown trend starts to tire, the brightness of green has taken its place.

For those with a cutting edge color sense,  combining an acid green and chocolate brown is a great look.  The darkness of the brown juxtaposed with the bright color makes it literally jump and shake.  Throw in a little white, and the combination is thrilling and of the moment.  Large scale patterned wallpapers with solid, textured seating emphasize this color combination in modern interiors.  Furnishings are more minimal, allowing the color to saturate the room.  For a bigger punch, throw in a touch of orange or bright yellow.  Romo’s fabric collections are perfect for this look.

The opposite effect is using an earthy green with a softer, mellow toned brown.  The result is a more calming and sophisticated look.  Soft textural fabrics in soft shades of green, along with touches of brown and even a little metallic give an elegant, but current look to interiors.  The key is combining patterns with elements of embroidery, geometrics, and touchable textures for an inviting décor.  One of the most beautiful collections to feature this combination comes from Highland Court’s Phillip Gorvan.

The combination of brown and green can have a long lasting life when used in a way that is not too modern, not too traditional.  Use a medium toned green that can be combined with golds or reds for a timeless feel.  Softer apple greens work well with nearly any color, and are not as harsh.

Peanut Butter Pie

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

chocolate cookie pie crust.

Mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and vanilla extract and stir well.  In a separate bowl whip the cream to the soft peak stage.  Fold cream into peanut butter mixture.  Add the mini chocolate chips.  Pour mixture into the pie crust.  Freeze for 3 to 5 hours.  Let thaw slightly before serving.

A cold creamy easy dessert for a hot summer evening!

Double Duty Rooms: Creating a Home Office

With the recession in full swing, more women are looking for ways to earn extra income, particularly from home.  Depending on the type of work, a home office may be needed.  But what if the home has no more room to spare to create an office?
A home office doesn’t have to have a specific room designated for it, especially if space is maxed out already.  Think outside the box and decide which room provides an area conducive to multi-tasking.  Often the home office combines the functions of home, school, and work all in one space.
A home office does have a few requirements:  good lighting, storage, access to technology, and comfortable ergonomic seating.  There may be two or three good areas to utilize as the office – consider the living room, dining room, or even a wide closet.  The key is to create a work space that doesn’t add extra mess and additional work.
With the living room, a console table or small desk can be placed behind a sofa or against a wall.  The desk chair can easily be pulled in as additional seating if there are extra guests.  Utilizing a secretary or drop-down desk works well as they are easily closed up.  File cabinets can be slip-covered to double as pedestals.  A table with an attractive shirred skirt velcroed to it can hide cords or file boxes underneath.  Bookcases are perfect in nearly any room, and can showcase items as well as provide hidden storage.

A dining room comes with a desk in it already.  The key is being able to pick up the area quickly and store it efficiently, so that the shuffling of documents doesn’t end up with lost items.  This room can end up cluttered easily, so using a credenza with pull out drawers or doors that not only stores plates, but accommodates important files works well.  Look for a piece that allows things to be put away without having to create messy piles each time they get picked up.  Storage such as lidded file cabinets tuck into shelves nicely.
If there is a wide closet to spare, then look no further for a compact office.  Two file cabinets with a narrow top can be set inside to create a desk.  The back wall can have cork tiles applied for an instant bulletin board.  Once you are done working, simply close up the door.
Look around your home for other areas that seem conducive to working in.  You may be surprised by the options, and be able to keep the utilitarian aspect under control.

Strappys Decorative Bra Straps Seen on The Red Carpet

Actress, singer, model, hottie, Liana Mendoza was seen on the Red Carpet for her movie premiere “Drag Me To Hell” (in theatres, August 29).   She looked beautiful and confident in Trendy Circles bra straps from Strappys Decorative Bra Straps.

See, she knows better than to match her bra straps to her shoes.  Make an accessories statement.  Classy gal, I like that.

So where else can you see Liana on the big screen?  The Mail Man due out this fall.  She is also working on her debut album.

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