CJ Jeans by Cookie Johnson (Magic Johnsosn’s wife) are the latest incarnation of jeans for people with “bootay.” Oprah tried them and loves them, and Cookie was then featured on her show. The jeans have a silk inner waistband, they sit a little higher in the back and they have ‘stretch’ that doesn’t feel like [...]

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This lightweight vest can go so many places. Use it for fitness…a walk, a run, etc. You can wear it for running errands, and you can wear it just hanging around during your normal day. Made of quilted polyester and lightly insulated with Thinsulate. Comes in 10 colors. Machine wash and dry. Looks really cute [...]

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This odd looking contraption, called the Gorillapod is actually a tripod. The thing that makes it cool is the fact that you can twist or bend it into virtually any shape so you can mount it virtually anywhere. Designed for digital cameras, and able to fit into your purse, backpack or jacket pocket. Get all [...]

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The holiday shopping season is upon us, and bringing along a reusable bag is always a good idea. The neat thing about these particular bags is that you can get them monogrammed for FREE. This bag is large and lightweight and can be clipped to the outside of your bag or backpack. Comes in prints [...]

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Is there anything more cozy and warm than fingerless mittens? These are long so they’ll fit under the sleeves of your jacket and keep your wrists warm, and they’re ultra soft. Lightweight, warm and they have the added benefit of keeping your fingers free when needed for texting, etc. Cashmere Fingerless Gloves $88.00

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It’s pretty, and it’s environmentally conscious: The Citizen Eco-Drive Corso Diamond Watch has enough bling to satisfy my sparkly urges and enough green to make me feel like I’m doing my (small) part for the environment. The Eco-Drive line is designed to “absorb sunlight and any artificial light through the crystal and dial to recharge [...]

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You’re probably familiar with that workout book that was popular a few years ago called Body for Life. This book, Eating for LIfe, is the cookbook that is sort of the companion to the Body for LIfe workout. My husband recently decided to do something about his “ab.” He has a “one pack” and he [...]

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Oh yes, I think you can! And now I can too. My blender died while I was making my breakfast smoothie…sooo much fun. I called my brother and said “What kind of blender do you have?” He told me, and this is what I got. See how easy all that product research was? This Oster [...]

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I’m not sure how to talk about this book. It was very moving, inspiring even. Our book group just finished it and discussed last night. Three Cups of Tea is the story of one man making a huge difference halfway around the world. Greg Mortenson is a former climber whose failed K2 summit attempt lead [...]

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Okay, you might think I’m crazy but it wouldn’t be the first time. I LOVE these things. I’ve held out for several years using grocery bags, etc. to pick up my dog’s lovely leavings, and finally decided it was time for a change. This little poo bag dispenser (that’s a technical name, by the way) [...]

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