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Favorite Finds....
Denise's Favorite Finds

 

I love to shop around for cool things...that don't cost a fortune...and thought I'd share my little secrets with you. I hope you enjoy "Denise's Favorite Finds."

 

Check out Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in Lego Land.

Bored at work?? Bubble Wrap...enjoy!

Greaser Babies

 

Spice up your mornings just in time for Halloween with this delicious Pumpkin Pancakes with Pumpkin Maple Sauce recipe, ummm ummm good!
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Where’s Fitness?
Anyplace, Anytime Exercise
By Stacy Fowler, M.S., C.P.T.

What’s your excuse?
“I don’t have time to exercise. I’m working 60 hours a week trying to run a company.”
“I can’t seem to squeeze it in. Between taxiing the kids all over town and trying to run a household, there isn’t any time left for me.”
“My schedule is crazy. I travel all the time and never seem to have time to get to the gym. Then when I’m home, family demands and projects have me swamped.”

A common misconception with regard to exercise is the idea that you have to carve out 30-60 continuous minutes of fitness a day, or it does you no good. In fact, according to the 1996 Surgeon General’s Report, exercise is just as beneficial when short bursts of physical activity, 5-10 minutes here and there, are accumulated throughout the day, adding up to about 30 minutes total. The idea here is that you can make time for exercise when you squeeze it in, in small bursts throughout the day, usually when you’re busy doing something else. In every corner of your life, there are hidden exercises waiting to be found. Remember “Where’s Waldo?” Well, think of this as “Where’s Fitness?”

The answer? It’s sometimes right in front of you. Below are exercise opportunities that you’ll discover in everyday life. See how many times during the day you’re able to sneak fitness in:

At the Office
Keeping it moving.
Instead of emailing a colleague, deliver your thoughts live – walk to her office or cubicle and have a live chat.
Instead of taking the elevator to your office, try taking the stairs. What, you say all the way to the 20th floor? Maybe take the elevator halfway then switch to the stairs.
Instead of a sit-down meeting, have a walking meeting – especially outside if the weather is nice. Then you’ll cash in on the added benefit of the vitamin D boost with the sunshine.
Desk exercises. Stuck sitting in front of your computer for long periods? “Reboot” your body with a few simple movements:
Leg kicks/extensions
Toe points/flexes
Bend overs and side bends
Arm circles
Shoulder shrugs
Chair squats

Phone It In
Pace yourself. Instead of sitting while talking on the phone, walk-and-talk.
Speakerphone/headsets. Get that phone call in while you’re on the treadmill or bike. Or do your crunches, squats and stretches while catching up on the latest gossip.

At Home
Dancing With the Chores. Burn the calories to your favorite tunes as you clean, cook, and launder.
Laundry Brigade. Turn your laundry basket into a medicine ball, lifting, squatting and swinging it to burn off extra calories. Get your steps in by making extra trips up and down the stairs.
Bag the Workouts. A plethora of fitness opportunities await you at the grocery store. Park further away if it’s safe. Go up and down all the aisles, even if you don’t have to. Use the weight of “jumbo” sized items to your advantage – cases of water, soda and dog food can be used for squats. When unloading your groceries, make extra trips to get your steps in. Use your grocery bags for arm curls and shoulder raises before you unpack them.
Cleaning Calisthenics. Cleaning isn’t for wimps. Chores such as mopping, vacuuming, shoveling, mowing, sweeping and scrubbing are all workouts in and of themselves.

On the Road
If you’re in an airplane or in a car for long periods, take active rest breaks.
Check out the hotel gym.
Explore the hotel and the surrounding area on foot.
Take the stairs whenever possible.
Walk to dinner and meetings whenever possible.
Take a swim.

“Waiting” It Down
Whether waiting for a table or for your dentist, check on your wait time and try to take a quick spin around the block if you’d otherwise just be sitting for 10 minutes.
While waiting for a delayed flight, do your stretches on the floor. Use the wall for wall-sits and wall-pushups. Explore the terminal on foot.
Practice meditation and deep breathing if waiting for an appointment.

Family Time – Active Time
Soccer moms. After dropping the kids off at practice, walk around the field instead of sitting in the car or on the sidelines.
Child’s choice. Let each family member choose a physical activity for the week that he or she will lead.
Get outdoors with your family. Do something active instead of watching TV. Play a ballgame, ride bikes or hike together.
Stroller workout. Turn a walk in the park into a walking workout complete with lunges, squats, and stroller jogging.

So, where’s fitness? It’s Anyplace – Anytime – and waiting for an excuse to work out with you!

For those who have sons and those who are happy they don't
 
 

And you also find out interesting  things when you have sons. Like:

  1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4  inches deep.
  2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller  blades, they can ignite.
  3. A 3-year old boy's voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded  restaurant.
  4. If you hook a dog leash over a ceiling fan, the motor is not strong enough  to rotate a 42 pound Boy wearing Batman underwear and a Superman cape. It  is strong enough, however, if tied to a paint can, to spread paint on all  four walls of a 20x20 ft. room.
  5. You should not throw baseballs up when the ceiling fan is on. When using a  ceiling fan as a bat, you have to throw the ball up a few times before you  get a hit. A ceiling fan can hit a baseball a
    long  way.
  6. The glass in windows (even double-pane) doesn't stop a baseball hit by a  ceiling fan.
  7.  When you hear the toilet flush and the words "uh oh", it's already too  late.
  8. Brake fluid mixed with Clorox makes smoke, and lots of it.
  9. A six-year old  Boy can start a fire with a flint rock even though a 36-year old Man says  they can only do it in the movies.
  10. Certain Lego's will pass through the digestive tract of a 4-year old  Boy.
  11. Play dough  and microwave should not be used in the same  sentence.
  12. Super glue is  forever.
  13. No matter how  much Jell-O you put in a swimming pool you still can't walk on  water.
  14. Pool filters  do not like Jell-O.
  15. VCR's do not  eject "PB & J" sandwiches even though TV commercials show they  do.
  16. Garbage bags  do not make good parachutes.
  17. Marbles in  gas tanks make lots of noise when driving.
  18. You probably  DO NOT want to know what that odor is.
  19. Always look  in the oven before you turn it on; plastic toys do not like  ovens.
  20. The fire  department in Austin,  TX has a 5-minute response  time.
  21. The spin  cycle on the washing machine does not make earthworms dizzy.
  22. It will,  however, make cats dizzy.
  23. Cats throw up  twice their body weight when dizzy.
  24. 80% of women  will pass this on to almost all of their friends, with or without  kids.
  25. 80% of men  who read this will try mixing the Clorox and brake fluid.  
 

My co-host from "Colorado & Company," Mark McIntosh, is the CEO of CAMP FIRE USA Central Rockies Council. This is a brilliant foundation that I am also proud to help. Please take a moment to find out more on how you can help our youth, contact Mark at mark@campfirerockies.org

Camp Fire USA, Central Rockies Council
“Igniting Partnerships in Youth Development”

www.campfireusa.org

Camp Fire USA, as it nears 100 years of service, is making a difference in the lives of more than 750,000 children nationwide. Camp Fire USA’s Central Rockies Council is equally passionate and committed to providing quality programs to children in Colorado and Wyoming. Through Camp Fire USA, children and youth are flourishing in co-educational, inclusive, asset-based settings. Our programs, facilitated by passionate and professional Camp Fire staff, are relevant, contemporary and address what children want and need in today’s world. The ultimate outcome is changed lives.

Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders

 

Justin Timberlake Sexy Back Spoof HAIRY BACK Vide - Click here

According to Woman's World magazine, the shape of your face determines your personality.

SQUARE- Like Sandra Bullock and Demi Moore- You're grounded.
HEART SHAPED- Like Cameron Diaz and Faith Hill- You're an extrovert.
OVAL- Like Kelly Ripa and Charlize Theron- You're a leader.
TRIANGLE- Like Keira Knightley- You're a great communicator.
RECTANGLE- Like Nicole Kidman- You're an optimist.
CIRCLE- Like Kirsten Dunst and Mariah Carey- You're artistic.

Bringing out the animal in YOU!

In the 80's Joan Collins on Dynasty knew how to rock the animal print, since then it has been shunned by fashion followers for many a season. Now it's back, it's better and it's one of the hottest trends this season. From shirts to skirts, look for animal prints to wear this fall!

LIFEANDSTYLEMAG.com - Life & Style magazine has just kicked off a website with up to date info on fashion, trends and gossip!

DITCH THE SKIRTS AND GRAB THE TROUSERS!

The hot look on the catwalk are grownup pants, slacks....trousers are the hot item for this fall!

 

Glynis Albright, wife of acclaimed saxophonist Gerald Albright, is the owner of Just Sweet Enough, Inc., a gourmet cake, cookie and gift basket company specializing in low-sugar gourmet desserts. She is a wonderful person and friend that moved here recently from California. Glynis created Just Sweet Enough after she won her own battle with a difficult illness, cancer. She was advised by doctors to radically change her diet. She was blessed with the gift to cook and bake, so she decided to create a dessert line that would substitute or reduce sugar and fat whenever possible. Now healed from her illness, Glynis is proud to share her scrumptious treats with you. Visit her website at www.justsweetenough.com
By the way, she also makes treats for your pets too! My dog Hanna LOVES the doggie drops :)

www.singshot.com
Sing to the world, karaoke style! Who needs Simon Cowell, when all the world can judge you.

www.whathappensnow.com
Loaded with tips and resources to help you through expected and unexpected events.

Are you a Cindy Crawford, a Rosanne Bar or both?
Find out what celebrity you look like...go to www.myheritage.com

 

www.teenwithadream.org
A young, courageous boy created this foundation to help children with cancer. Spencer Harrison was diagnosed with cancer and while he was fighting his own battle, he created a way to help others. Cool kid!

It's time to feel 100% Delicious!! Check out the Chocolate Milk Body Wash I found, YUMMY!!

Check out this website http://www.zillow.com/howto/FamousBirdsEye.htm to get a sneak peek of famous homes on hit television shows. Happy Days, The Osbournes, The Beverly Hillbillies, Friends apartment building and many more. Fun Site!

ZAPACNE.COM
When your teen starts struggling with the age old acne problem, check out www.zapacne.com for free tips on how to stop acne.

http://www.tellmegirlfriend.com
This fun and friendly website was created by women in our hometown and is now a national favorite! One stop shopping online, the clothes and accessories are adorable!

If YOU WERE A LITTLE GIRL IN THE 70'S ...

You had that Fisher Price Doctor 's Kit with a stethoscope that actually worked.

You owned a bicycle with a banana seat and a plastic basket with flowers on it.

You learned to skate with actual skates (not roller blades) that had metal wheels.

You thought Gopher from Love Boat was cute (admit it!)

You had nightmares after watching Fantasy Island.

You had rubber boots for rainy days and Moon boots for snowy days. YEAH! ~ You owned a "Slip-n-Slide",on which you injured yourself on a sprinkler head more than once.

You owned "Klick-Klacks" and smacked yourself in the face more than once.

You had either a "bowl cut" or "pixie," not to mention the "Dorothy Hamill". People sometimes thought you were a boy.

Your Holly Hobbie sleeping bag was your most prized possession.

You wore a poncho, gauchos, and knickers.

You begged Santa for the electronic game, Simon.

You had the Donnie and Marie dolls with those pink and purple satiny shredded outfits.

You spent hours in your backyard on your metal swing set with the trapeze. The swing set tipped over at least once.

You had homemade ribbon barrettes in every imaginable color. (Oh yeah!)

You had a pair of Doctor Scholl's sandals (the ones with hard sole & the buckle). You also had a pair of salt-water sandals. (is this an east coast thing??)

You wanted to be Laura Ingalls Wilder really bad; you wore that Little House on the Prairie-inspired plaid, ruffle shirt with the high neck in at least one school picture; and you despised Nellie Olson!

You wanted your first kiss to be at a roller rink.!

Your hairstyle was described as having "wings" or "feathers" and you kept it "pretty" with the comb you kept in your back pocket.

~ When you walked, the "wings" flapped up and down, looked like you were gonna "take off"

You know who Strawberry Shortcake is, as well as her friends, Blueberry Muffin and Huckleberry Pie.

You carried a Muppets lunch box to school and it was metal, not plastic. With the thermos inside!

You and your girlfriends would fight over which of the Dukes of Hazzard was your boyfriend.

YOU had Star Wars action figures, too!

It was a big event in your household each year when the "Wizard of Oz" would come on TV. Your mom would break out the popcorn and sleeping bags!

You often asked your Magic-8 ball the question: "Who will I marry. Shaun Cassidy, Leif Garrett, or David Cassidy..?"

You completely wore out your Grease, Saturday Night Fever, and Fame soundtrack record album.

You tried to do lots of arts and crafts, like yarn and Popsicle-stick God's eyes, decoupage, or those weird potholders made on a plastic loom.

You made Shrinky-Dinks and put iron-on kittens on your t-shirts!

You used to tape record songs off the radio by holding your portable tape player up to the speaker.

You had subscriptions to Dynamite and Tiger Beat.

You learned everything you needed to know about girl issues from Judy Blume books (Are you there God, It's me, Margaret.)

You thought Olivia Newton John's song "Physical" was about aerobics.

You wore friendship pins on your tennis shoes, or shoelaces with heart or rainbow designs.

You wanted to be a Solid Gold dancer.

You drowned yourself in Love's Baby Soft - which was the first "real" perfume you ever owned .. .

you glopped your lips in Strawberry Roll-on lip gloss till it almost dripped off.

STAR STYLE
Want the look of your favorite celebrity? How would you like to own a piece of the set from your favorite movie, video or TV show? www.starstyle.com is an awesome website....check it out!

LOOKING FOR GREAT SUPERBOWL RECIPE IDEAS
check out www.ColoradoandCO.com and click on recipes.

WWW.SUPERBOWL-ADS.COM
Great website to check out some of the funniest commercials ever!

Great Place for the Kiddo's
I just went through what so many mom's struggle with each, where to have the birthday party. Check out AIR TIME in Castle Rock, your family will love it! Not only did my 3 year old have a blast with friends at the birthday party, but the adults had fun as well.
www.airtimepartyplace.com or 303-840-JUMP

www.thefreesite.com
Looking for free stuff on the internet? This is the place to go!

Can't get him to change his mind?? Check out www.changingminds.org

Coach Stacy: Pura Vida

Get healthy from the inside out!

Pura Vida.  Translated it means "pure health."  Get a start on "pure health" in 2006.

As a personal trainer, I'm always looking for avenues toward health for my clients.  It's not just about rock-hard abs or tight buts.  It's about achieving wellness from the inside out.  The two most frequently requested "fixes" my clients seek are weight loss and younger looks.  Two simple solutions are cod liver oil and coconut oil, both of which you can find at Health Food grocers such as Whole Foods.

Now, I heard you say "yuck - are you insane?"

Your parents and grandparents have told you stories having taken cod liver oil.  And yes, it was somewhat "yucky" back then.  But today's remedy goes down like "a spoon full of sugar," as Mary Poppins would say.  As for coconut oil, well, did you know that the coconut is known as the tree of life?

Cod Liver Oil

The benefits are enormous.  The American diet is generally insufficient in Omega 3 - a fat that is essential to good health.  On the other hand, our intake of Omega 6 (found in other oils) is too high, throwing us off balance.  By taking both cod liver and fish oil (both sources of Omega 3s) you can prevent disease and live longer.  Both have been found to help fight:

  • Cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Ulcers
  • ADHD
  • Weight Gain

Other benefits of Omega 3s include:

  • improved brain function
  • increased energy levels
  • greater resistance to common colds and flu
  • skin, hair and nails
  • improved sleep

The main difference between cod liver oil and fish oil is that cod liver is high in Vitamin D (the sunshine Vitamin).  So it's recommended that you take fish oil in the warm weather months when you have more sun exposure, and switch to cod liver oil in the cold weather months.

One of my clients asked, "Why not just eat fish?"  Certain varieties of fish have been tested as showing dangerously high levels of mercury and other toxins.  And some people simply don't like the taste of fish.  Sound fishy?  Do some research - you'll be surprised.

The recommended dose of cod liver or fish oil - and the brand I recommend - is one teaspoon for every 50 pounds of body weight of Carlson's Liquid.  If the liquid form turns you off, try Carlson's Softgels - one Softgel for every 10 pounds of body weight, up to 15 pills per day.

Coconut Oil

In the 1940s farmers tried using coconut oil to fatten their animals but discovered that it made the critters lean and active and actually increased their appetites.  Sound like a good weight loss remedy to you?

So why has coconut oil gotten such a bad rap?  It's simple.  Coconut oil is a saturated fat that liquefies at 76°.  In the last two decades saturated fats, which have been linked to high cholesterol and heart disease, have been widely campaigned against by doctors and nutritionists.  However, most of the "problem" foods today - chips, dressings, candies, ice creams, etc. - contain polyunsaturated or partially hydrogenated fats and they top the charts as causes of obesity. 

The elimination of coconut oil from diets also had to do with propaganda from the seed-oil industry and trade regulations - not actual harmfulness to diets.  Again, do your research.  People who have diets rich in coconut oil have been known to have decreased incidents of:

  • Heart disease
  • Cancer
  • Colon problems
  • High Cholesterol
  • Thyroid problems
  • Senility
  • Obesity
  • Premature death
  • Insulin insensitivity
  • Skin problems
  • Weight gain

The coconut oil definitely tastes better than the fish oils, too!  Consult with a representative from your local Health Food grocer for recommended dosages. 

As always, you should check with your physician before adding these oils to your diet, especially if you are taking medications.

So Pura Vida to you - and may the "oils" be with you throughout 2006!

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Remember the old fashion lite brite toy?? Have fun online creating your lite brite master piece :)

SWAPBABYGOODS.COM

A stay at home mom came up with this brilliant idea....start a website where mom's can swap baby items, like clothes and toys, instead of throwing them away or storing them in the basement.

Tips from Coach Stacey
Five Ways to Keep Weight Off During the Holidays

Aside from crash dieting or painful deprivation, many holiday revelers don't feel very confident that they can keep the pounds from piling on this holiday season.  Fortunately, drastic measures can be tossed aside if you follow five basic "rules" to minimize any potential damage, providing you start today.
  • Confine your eating to a specific place (kitchen or dining room table) when you're not at a holiday party. (That means eat only at your designated place - no eating while watchingTV, driving, studying or working on the computer!)
  • Choose a small plate and make an agreement with yourself that you are only going to eat what you can fit on the plate.
  • Set a limit (before you arrive!) for the number of drinks (other than water) that you'll consume during an event.  In addition to preventing alcohol related accidents, you'll cut calories.  Both alcoholic drinks and holiday drinks like eggnog are high in calories
  • E A T  S L O W L Y!!!  "Bite frequency" is strongly related to the total number of calories one consumes in a sitting.  Do whatever you can to slow yourself down. Between bites you can: sip water, put down your fork, count to ten, - be creative.  Allow your brain to realize when you're full. Eating quickly often enables us to eat more than necessary because we don't yet feel satiated!
  • Eat small bites!  Bite size is also related to calories consumed. Smaller bites will lead to a smaller calorie intake over the course of a meal.

They're delightful. They're delicious. They're dangerous.
What am I talking about?  Why the buffets, of course - and the accompanying weight gain that most of us experience by the end of the holiday season.  Come to think of it, this may be the reason layering was invented - so you wouldn't have to tuck anything in. 

So here are some tips to keep that Santa Jelly Belly of fat from taking over your waistline:

  • If you're anticipating "stuffing your face" at a weekend party, try stuffing in your workouts during the week.  Every step counts for burning those calories.  You should aim for at least 10,000 steps (or about 5 miles) per day.
  • After the "Big Meal," plan to go for a walk or run - or engage in some other form of cardio. Build a snowman - or, better yet, have a fun snowball fight!
  • Beware of the office munchies -- the cookies, the cake and the candy. If you try one of each, you have taken in an extra 350 calories.
  • Beware of your kids' Holiday programs.  Especially watch out for the punch.  One cup is a whopping 82 calories!  A handful of nuts -- 166 calories.  A half of a sugar cookie -- 50 calories! Popcorn that's light if it's not caramel, 130 kcal, ½ cup!
  • Don't go to parties on an empty stomach.  Eat a little before you go so you're not so tempted with the high calorie party goodies.
  • Liquid calories do count and they can add up quickly before you know it. One cup of eggnog is 343 calories and 19 grams of fat -- 11 grams of saturated fat!
  • Pace yourself - don't race through your food.  It takes 20 minutes for the brain to signal the stomach that you're full.  Remember, if it's a buffet, you can always go back for more. Eating off others plates well that goes to your calories count!
  • Survey the spread before digging in.  Strategize your "attack."
  • If you're on the "holiday party trail," attending 2 or 3 festivities in one evening, try indulging only in appetizers at the first event, a main course at the second event and desert at the last stop.
  • Don't socialize with the food.  Mingle with the other guests.
  • Fill up on fruits and veggies first, so you're not tempted to overindulge in the less healthy choices.  These foods are high in fiber and make you feel full faster.
  • If you're involved in food preparation, look into ways you can substitute healthier ingredients without sacrificing taste.  For example, substitute low-fat milk or cheese for whole milk or cheese.
  • Quality Control is a nice way of saying "I'll just take a little taste to see if it is good!"  Remember, broken cookies have the same number of calories as those intact! One single misshapen cookie counts for 156 calories!  And have your kids lick the spoon!
  • Watch your alcohol consumption.  Becoming tipsy stimulates your appetite.  Try substituting lower calorie beverages such as wine coolers and diet sodas in your mixed drinks.  And of course, light beer has fewer calories than regular beer. Also, try drinking plain old water between alcoholic beverages.  This will help keep you hydrated and keeps inebriation in check.
  • Think about your eating and don't consume unconsciously.  Ask yourself, "Am I really hungry, or am I bored, nervous, or depressed?"  Eat because you're hungry.
  • If you're the host, give the leftovers away so you're not tempted to indulge later.

Follow these simple tips to avoid that snug in the pants feel so common after the first of the year.  Happy and Healthy Holidays to all!

www.MOSTPOPULARSHOPPING.com
Go to one site and get all of your holiday shopping done! www.mostpopularshopping.com has multiple shopping web sites. Find discounted prices and your favorite brands by name brand designers. Makes it easy...that's why it's a favorite!

Looking for great knock off (or should I say..."look a like") jewelry??  Checkout www.forever21.com

Are you a STAR, but nobody knows??

Put your talent on www.ydkmy.com and get discovered! You Don't Know Me Yet is a website that showcases talent....all talent. If you sing, act, write, model, stand up comedy or a faboo magician...YDKMY is waiting for you.

 

World's Best Cake!!!

My son just celebrated his 6th birthday with an INCREDIBLE cake from Child's Pastry Shop. I told them he loved skateboarding and they made an awesome cake around that theme, the kids went crazy!! www.childspastryshop.com

 

www.whatsonwhen.com

Planning a vacation, this is a great website to check out to see what's going on....even on the other side of the world!

 

3 WEEKS TO FLATTER ABS

I found this article on MSN.com, great tips for a firm belly. http://articles.health.msn.com/id/100109210

 

BEST TIME TO ASK THE BOSS MAN FOR A RAISE

According to a study.....Early Tuesday morning or late Thursday afternoon is prime time people! Why? The big guy is crazy on Monday, returning calls, emails and putting out fires. Tuesday he'll be more focused and in a better mood. By Thursday, he's getting ready for the weekend and should be smiling. Good Luck!

In April, Oprah interviewed Maya Angelou on her 70+ birthday.
>>> Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on
>>> television, she said it was "exciting."
>>>Regarding body changes, she
>>> said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They
>>> seem
>>> to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience
>>> laughed so hard they cried.
>>>She is such a simple and honest woman, with so
>>> much wisdom in her words!
>>>Maya Angelou said this:
>>>"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,
>>>life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you
>>>can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three
>>>things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
>>>"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
>>>you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. "I've learned that
>>>making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life." "I've learned
>>>that life sometimes gives you a second chance. "I've learned that you
>>>shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need
>>>to be able to throw some things back." "I've learned that when ever I
>>>decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
>>>"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one." "I've
>>>learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People
>>>love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back." "I've learned that
>>> I still have a lot to learn." "I've learned that people will forget
>>> what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never
>>> forget how you made them feel."
>>>Please send this to five phenomenal women today. If you do, something
>>>good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem.
>>>If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down
>>>around your ankles!
>>>
>>>Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking.... I sent
>>>it to a lot of special women I care for.

 

Hollywood Beauty Secrets

Louisa Maccan Graves is a top body parts double...worked for Gwyneth Paltrow, Cindy Crawford, Heather Locklear and even for one of the ladies on "Desperate Houswives." Check out her website for beauty secrets.www.hollywoodbeautysecrets.com

 

Replica Handbags

The perfect replica Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade or Fendi can be yours.....check out this fun site www.fashionheaven.com

 

Ready to tell Dad how much you love him? Do it in a special way.....with a J.Taga tie! No...this isn't an ordinary tie! J.Taga ties come packaged in a box and includes a gift card featuring the design embedded in the tie pattern and a loving message. Check it out... www.jtaga.com

 

I found this on the MAIN STREET MOM WEBSITE. It's a great site and magazine for modern mothers with traditional values, hope it helps!

Ten Time- and Money-Saving Kitchen Cleaning Tipsby Monica ResingerHere are ten money and time saving tips to help you in your kitchen.
1. Use those leftover slivers of soap to cut expenses! Cut a small pocket in a sponge and place small slivers of leftover soap into it for a sudsy washing sponge.

2. Hold a scouring pad underneath a sponge when scrubbing. This will give you a better grip and protect your hands.

3. Save time on the dinner dishes. Before serving dinner, run a sink full of very hot soapy water. When everyone is finished eating dinner, tell them to wash and rinse their own plate.

4. Use a paint scraper or putty knife to remove baked on or cemented goo from stovetops, countertops or floors.5. Use a toothbrush to scrub hard to reach surfaces such as behind and on faucets.6. Baking soda makes an excellent scouring powder.

7. By keeping a spoon rest on the stove, you'll avoid a lot of messy clean-ups.

8. Place sticky (honey, syrup, molasses and oil) containers on plastic lids in the cupboard or fridge to avoid sticky messes.

9. To get odors out of plastic containers, place crumpled newspaper inside the container and seal it overnight.

10. Keep a fillable wand near the kitchen sink and when you have a few spare minutes, wash a few dishes with the wand. This may help you cut down on doing full loads of dishes.

Coach Stacy is on COLORADO & COMPANY with me weekly and she's also a good friend. Here's some advice from the Coach to keep you healthy!

Breakfast Fit Bit
Start your engine with a good breakfast. Like a car, your brain can’t run without fuel. Breakfast boosts your brain power! Fill your tank with fuels like milk, yogurt, peanut butter, fruit, cereal, and eggs.

Lunch Fit Bit
Study your lunch. Look for lots of different food colors and food groups. The more colors and groups you eat, the more energy and nutrition you’ll get to power you through the rest of the day. Did you know there’s fiber in bread, iron in beef, and vitamins in fruits and vegetables.Dinner Fit BitBe an adventurer. Try different tastes and types of foods every night. Balance and variety are important in fueling your body. Enjoy food! But choose wisely. Protein is in animal products and helps build muscle tissue. Carbohydrates are in grains, fruits and vegetables and give us energy. Fat is okay in small amounts -- it provides vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Snacking Fit Bit
Snacking can be healthy. Strong bones are formed while you’re a kid, so snack smart. Try fun snacks like these: Peanut butter on crackers or bagels, cheese cubes, yogurt, fruit, carrot and celery sticks, cereal bars, trail mix, fruit juice, milk.

Exercise Fit Bithere are lots of fun ways to be physically active and healthy. How many times can you jump rope without missing? Make your own obstacle course or field day in your back yard or basement. Make up a dance routine. How long can you pogo? How many steps do you walk in one day? Play tag – you’re it – GET FIT!

Gas Tank Fit Bit
Every day your body needs food as fuel. Food has calories. Activity burns calories. So, the more active you are, the more calories you need. The harder you play, the more calories you use. Your Body Weight X 15 = Your daily food calories needed. Read food labels. They tell you how many calories you’re eating.

Message from Coach Stacy
Wanna play? Then you need to take care of yourself. That means eating healthy foods and being physically active every day. Fitness is fun. Every little bit counts – from playing tag on the playground to running in a race to building a fort. The important thing is this: Whether you’re at home, at school or wherever, do activities that make you feel good and that you enjoy. Your goal is to build up to taking 11,000 steps per day. Don’t know what to play? Think of fitness as an adventure. How many different physical activities can you try in four weeks? Invite your family and friends to come and play along with you. Tag – You’re It – GET FIT!
ProudCoach Stacy Fowler, M.S., C.P.T.

 

BOY OR GIRL?

Thanks to a new kit from Baby Gender Mentor Home DNA Gender Testing Kit, you can ind out your baby's gender as early as five weeks after conception. Check it out at www.pregnancystore.com

Do It At Home Facial

I found this on one of my favorite beauty "how to" websites, www.beautyriot.com
We all love getting pampered, but sometimes it's a little pricey. According to beautyriot.com, we can get the same benefit by doing this simple process.
1) Wash face with a mild soap or cleanser and exfoliate with a gentle grain scrub.

2) Bring to boil a large pot of water. To make your facial a little more relaxing, add lavender, rosemary, chamomile or eucalyptus and cover.

3) Turn off the heat and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Using a towel to cover your head, hold your face over the pot-about 10 inches from the pot so as not to burn your skin-and stay for 5-10 minutes. The smaller your pores the less time you need in the steam. The steam will soften pores and make it easier to extract dirt and oil.

4) Wipe face with a clean, warm washcloth.

5) If skin is oily, apply a clay or mud mask and follow directions. Typical drying time is 5-10 minutes. Fordry skin, apply a moisturizing mask. For combination skin, such as an oily t-zone (forehead and nose) and dry face, apply the moisturizing mask to dry areas and the clay or mud mask to oily areas.

6) Rinse with cold water to reduce pores.

7) Moisturize with a light facial lotion.

How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Around Your Eyes

I found this tip on one of my FAVORITE web sites, it's loaded with beauty tips and secrets. Check out www.free-beauty-tips.com

Treatment for Dark Under Eye Circles

Grated potatoes can lighten under-eye circles. Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener.Run one spud through your food processor and stuff the raw mash into a piece of cheesecloth.
Apply to the area directly beneath your eye — don't let the potato juice come in contact with the eye itself — and leave for 15 to 20 minutes.
Wipe away the starchy residue

THE SECRET......A PEACH!

We all want to look and feel good, we'll try anything to accomplish it! After all of the diet tricks, pills, and drinks...it all comes down to the peach. Nutrients in a peach will turbo charge fat burn, 100 extra calories a day. High level of ascorbic acid makes peaches a fat and calorie blasting gem. You can also use it as a topical cream to protect against blemish causing bacteria. Peaches are packed with vitamin A, which improve elasticity, tone and texture. Gotta love the good ol' peach!

Two Colorado artists who make fine beaded jewelry using Mexican Milagros, very beautiful! www.milagrojewelry.com

 

TOP 5 THINGS WOMEN ONLY UNDERSTAND

5. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.

4. The difference between beigh, eggshell, and off-white.

3. Cutting your hair to make it grow.

2. Eyelash curlers or false lashes.

1. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made!

 

 

OLIAN

I had the opportunity to meet two incredibly, talented young ladies that are already making a name for themselves. At the young age of 16 and 13, Lillian and Olivia Ruiz have started their own business, OLIAN INTERNATIONAL COOKIES & MIXES. They created the business in 2002, after attending a Young Entrepreneurs program at the Young Americans Center for Financial Education here in Denver. The program itself is also a Favorite Find, check it out for your kiddo's. "Flavor of the World" is their logo and it speaks the truth! I could not stop eating their "Mexican Chocolate Brownies!" If you would like to find out more about these entrepreneurs, check out www.olian.biz

Great Hair Mask
I tried this over the weekend and LOVED it! Take a teaspoon of avocado, teaspoon of OliveOil, teaspoon of Aloe Vera, and a teaspoon of honey. Mix together, put on your dry hair, cover with Saran Wrap for 15-30minutes and wash out. Left my hair shiny and soft. You could use a blow dryer to heat it up after putting the Saran Wrap on. Have fun!

Beaded Love

I found a new love....beaded jewelry. Jill Pfefer is a local artist that has a lot of her work displayed at Blu Zebra Gallery, The Middlefish and The Willows Artisan Market. You can also browse or shop on her great web site www.jillbeads.com Enjoy!

 

Bundleup scarves are fashion savvy and the latest trendA friend of mine has just launched a really great web site to showcase beautiful scarves she created, which help benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. They're called bundleup scarves and are very fashion savvy. You can get a bundleup scarf in any color, length, and some come with beads. If you purchase a pink fleece with pink embroidered ribbon, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Foundation, Denver Metropolitan Affiliate. Have fun shopping girls! www.bundleupus.com

Digital Clock
You gotta check this out. Go to this site: http://www.yugop.com/ver3/stuff/03/fla.htm

Want the beautiful hair that Jennifer Garner sports?

Try FUDGE WET WAX, huge in Europe.  It's a foam hair product that works like a gel, but leaves a great smell. 

 

 

WINTERKIDS

I decided to head out early to find great bargains on winter wear for the kiddo's. WINTER KIDS is a definite Favorite Find. Not only did they have great prices and an incredible sale going on right now, but they also had the coolest stuff for kids. I say "stuff" because they have everything from name brand winter wear for kids, but they also have some pretty cool sleds. I bought SPIDER jackets and pants for my boys and they LOVED them! They thought it was cool the jackets had little spiders inside, my oldest son wanted a red jacket so he could be Spider Man :) Call them at 303-300-4595 or check Winter Kids out online at www.WINTERKIDS.com

An Arts & Crafts Activity Kit for Self-Expression, Healing and Growth.

A friend of mine here at the station told me about this incredible Arts & Craft Activity Kit to help children that have been abused. It not only helps self expression for children, but it can also benefit adults that have been abused. Check it out online at www.heartpaperscissors.com

USING PAPER AND SCISSORS TO EXPRESS WHAT'S IN YOUR HEART
Use the Playbook for quick, fun processes. Then, follow along with the Instruction Booklet to create your paper figure. Contains enough materials* to create at least six original, one-of-a-kind works of art.
* (scissors and glue not included)

Each kit includes:

A Playbook with brief, fun processes to stimulate creativity and openness.
Materials: Including construction paper, tissue paper, acrylic gems, yarn, trim and more to make at leastsixdazzlingpaperfigure creations.
An Instruction Booklet with step-by-step instructions on how to make a paper figure that is an original work of art and a unique expression of you.
Traceable Templates: For three different shaped figures. This kit includes two human forms and one tiger template. AGES 5-105
An engaging activity with consistently high levels of involvement for participants of all ages.
RECOMMENDED USES INCLUDE: Self-Exploration and Discovery Promote literacy and developing communication skills Art Therapy/Counseling tool Workshops to aid in healing, acceptance and growth Quality time for a parent and child to share some fun

A few of the Benefits: Facilitates development of authentic self-esteem as the participant experiences success and competency Creating the figure grounds and integrates learning into a tangible form that one can see, touch and refer to in the future Provides a healthy and appropriate means to explore and express feelings. Develops communication skills and may bring deeper levels of sharing It's fun for everyone!

Fun For The Kiddo's!!

Every child loves to hear a good story, especially if they can get involved. That's exactly what MY ADVENTURE STORY does, it creates stories, sounds, contests and fun for you child with his or her name. Brian Keleher and Don Chaney have a child of their own and decided to create a fun way for their child to learn. It was so fun and exciting for their child, they decided to share it with other kids. MY ADVENTURE STORY is a personalized audio adventures for children. You can order a CD made special for your children. I did for both of my boys and they love it! If your kids enjoy watching the Wiggles, then this is a definite win for you. Find out more at www.myadventurestory.com or call 970-963-4950.

 

Here's a great link to fun, girly, party stuff with an attitude... http://www.maryphillipsdesigns.com/products.htm

This is the ultimate sleeping buddy, the Boyfriend Arm Pillow. He doesn't stay out late, no snoring and won't hog the blankets. Women of all ages in Japan have been rushing to get it, cute huh? Cute, but more pricey than a first date. The Boyfriend Arm Pillow will run you about $111.