Giveaway: Temporal Scanner

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We have come to our last giveaway for the year 2008. Though we had some amazing giveaways throughout 2008, these past two weeks have been incredible! Two full weeks chock-full of prize after prize! Now we have come to the end. And we end our two weeks of giveaways with the most practical of gifts, the Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer.

How many flippin' times has your child been sick and either your thermometer is dead or you seem to get a different reading every time? The other trick is getting your infant to sit still long enough to get an accurate armpit read. Then there is the dreaded rectal read. No mother wants to do that procedure because you really have no clue what you're doing. And I love it when the 5 year old sits with the thermometer under his tongue and waits and waits for the temperature and starts to spaz-out because he can't breathe with his nose being so plugged up. With all these problems it's no wonder someone finally came up with an easy solution.

"With a gentle stroke of the forehead [the temporal scanner] captures the naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery, taking 1,000 readings per second, selecting the most accurate."

This makes temporal scanning more accurate than ear scanning and the rectal read. Not to mention this product makes taking a temperature slick-as-a-slithering-snake. (Try saying that 10 times, and yes, I just made it up.) That ease and slickness comes in handy in the middle of the night when you are dealing with a sick child (or husband) and things tend to get a little stressful.

The cheapest I've seen the Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer is at Costco.com and Wal-mart for $25 - $30, which is a steal.

"It is the gentlest and most accurate method of temperature assessment in the world." And I'll add that it is the most easy to use!

Giveaway Alert!
The very kind people working to publicize this amazing product would love to giveaway a Temporal Artery Thermometer to one lucky winner!

What you need to do:
As always, easy. Simply send an email to emilyallyn and be sure to put Temporal Artery Thermometer in the subject. That's it!

The giveaway will end Monday, December 15th at 11:59 pm. The winner will be notified by email.

And if you don't win this time around, there will be other chances to win on the Temporal Scanner Facebook fan page.

Giveaway: Yoga With Your Baby

Exercise. Unless you are Michael Phelps, you probably feel you should always be doing more. Some feel they can't get enough. Others feel they need to start doing more. However, when you are a new mom, exercise is just a tad further down on your list than say... oh I don't know maybe... sleep, eat, laundry, and Target-runs!

The Yoga With Your Baby DVD can change that! Watch this video and you'll want to jump right in. It's relaxing, and it's not difficult. These are moves you can perform while cuddling with your baby and enjoying her many smiles. As with all yoga, there are varying degrees of difficulty and you can modify your pose to a level comfortable for you.

I'm a big fan of Yoga. I started it about 3.5 years ago. I will admit I start and stop and start again because I miss it so much and then stop and finally start again. It's a good, strong workout without feeling like you have to run 10 miles in order to get a good workout. There are so many benefits to performing yoga, not just exercise. You involve your mind, body, and spirit. (Which might coincidently be the YMCA's motto???) Meditation for your body and mind is powerful. Moving and holding poses for your body is strength-building, not mention it increases your flexibility. But that's just my take on it!

Here is a formal take on the benefits of yoga and Yoga With Your Baby straight from their website.
Benefits for your baby:
Throughout this program, you will be encouraged to gently move your baby's body rhythmically as you sing with the movements. This rhythmic movement is based on modified yoga poses and has the following benefits for your baby:

• Facilitates digestion
• Improves sleep
• Increases balance
• Promotes healthy brain development

Benefits for you:

• Introduces playful, easy, interactive yoga poses
• Calms and grounds you, so you can relax into a state of attunement
• Supports a respectful, loving interaction with your baby
• Encourages physical, mental & emotional levels of connection
• Facilitates enjoyment of your relationship with your child Helps you develop mindfulness & cultivate compassionate awareness
• Increases strength and flexibility

Whether you are new to yoga or a lifetime yogi, you will enjoy Yoga With Your Baby. The DVD is designed for babies who can hold their head up (usually around 3 to 4 months) and for toddlers (up to about 4 years old).

Giveaway Alert!
I have a brand new DVD copy of Yoga With Your Baby to giveaway to one lucky winner!

What you need to do:
Easy. Simply send an email to emilyallyn and be sure to put Yoga With Your Baby DVD in the subject. That's it!

The giveaway will end Monday, December 15th at 11:59 pm. The winner will be notified by email.

Groovin' On Giraffes

I've posted a few things this year with giraffe print. It never goes out of style! I bought these Bandolino Women's Jenkins Flat shoes a couple of months ago. They are perfect for sprucing up a pair of jeans. Not to mention the giraffe print purse you bought - you will look coordinated and put together without overdoing it. The shoes feature a haircalf upper with a patent leather buckle and 3/4" heel.

If you love the style of the shoe, but aren't so hip on the giraffe print, it does come in a variety of solid colors. I paid full price, but it looks like they are on sale now (of course). If you don't see your size, google it!

Next week: I'll be starting our Holiday Gift Review and Guide. Be on the lookout for some wonderful finds and amazing giveaways!

Here's To You

The holidays are around the corner and so are plenty of holiday parties and entertaining. That means it's time to start thinking about menus. Courtesy of Fine Living: Food and Drink, here are quite a few holiday spirits from which you can choose to use during your festivities!

10 Toasty, Cold-Weather Cocktails
Hot "Rasapple-Rum" Cider
My Mama's Marvelous Mulled Wine
Chai Yai Yai
Cocoa Raspberry Heaven
and six more

10 Holiday Cocktails
Creme Brulee Martini
Gingerbread Martini
White Christmas
Pumpkin Martini
and six more

9 Hot Winter Cocktails
Nutty Irishman
Cranberry Hot Toddies
Vanilla Hot Chocolate Seduction
and six more

I'm all about the drinks with Bailey's Irish Creme. Hmmm... I can taste it now!

If for some reason you can't find a toddy in those 29 suggestions, try Bar.com. You are sure to find a recipe at a site with that name!

Murder In Malibu

I've always wanted to do one of those Murder Mystery parties, but the ones you see at game stores seem a bit... well, tacky. Recently, I came across M3, Murder Mystery Maniacs. There are a ton of murder mysteries to choose from. First, you can pick from Corporate Murder Mystery Events to Murder Mystery Parties to Teen Murder Mystery Parties. From there the options are plenty. Under the Murder Mystery Parties you will find 1920's Mobster Mystery, The Halloween Horror, The Bad Santa, a Murder in Malibu, Murder at Midnight (for New Years), Man Overboard, The American Icon (based off American Idol), and The Office (based off the TV show characters) just to name a few. Who would play Dwight from The Office at your party?

The Murder In Malibu sounds like loads of fun.
"You are going to Jay Leno’s posh mansion in Hollywood for his annual Guest Appreciation Party. Everyone in attendance has either been a guest on show... A scream rang out. Jay Leno was found collapsed in the wine cellar and pronounced dead from a gun shot wound. One of you is the killer and the rest of you need to find out who it is. When you have found someone with a motive, a gun, and who was near the wine cellar this evening, then you may have discovered the true killer. "
You may invite 10-50 people to this party. Here are a few examples of the Actors that might be invited.

RICHARD SIMMONS - the famous exercise enthusiast. Come dressed in x-small red andwhite striped shorts, with a red tank top. Don’t forget your sweat band and pearly white Reeboks. (OMG, I already know who I would send this invite to and have them come as Richard Simmons! What a riot.)

JACK NICHOLSON – the famous actor. You are on fire after the hit, The Shining. Come
dressed in khaki pants & Tommy Bahama Shirt. Don’t forget your shades and Cheshire grin.

MICK JAGGER – the famous Rolling Stones singer. You should come and dress like the
#1 rocker you are. Tattoos, sleeveless t-shirts, and bandanas make nice accessories!


MADONNA – the famous pop-star. Come dressed in either clothing reminiscent of the
eighties or go for Madonna’s current look, which tends to be a track suit of some kind. Aviator
sunglasses would be a nice touch.

MARTHA STEWART – the famous talk-show host. Come dressed in a sweater poncho
and your nicest pair of khakis. A button stating INMATE OF THE YEAR would be a nice addition.



The M3 website contains a ton of information about invitations, how to run the party, what to read to guests, props, what a party might look like. Once you click on a party, click View Online Sample on the left. A document will pop up with all the informaiton you'll need to know for that party.

For your next party, try the Murder Mystery Maniacs and see how zany and fun it really is!

One Person's Trash...

Is another person's piece of art.

We all have trash. It's smelly, it's icky, and it's unsightly... until now. Make your trash into a piece of art, whether it's in your yard, driveway, or your store's garbage. The pink with white polka dot bags are a fun way to say, "Yes, like you I have trash, but at least I know how to make it pretty." These vibrant, large, 55 gallon, bags are made with biodegradable PVC. That is huge. But that's not all. They even come scented. Cover up that damn Diaper Genie smell or the fish you had for dinner last night.

Fall is here. After raking up all those leaves and jumping in them with your kids, pile the leaves into one of these fashionable bags. While they sit outside and wait for the trash collector, your lawn or driveway will look better than your neighbor's. And your trash collector might even thank you for giving his truck a makeover.

Overwhelmed

I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed these days. I think this happens to me at the beginning of every school year. There are a ton of papers coming home each night, things I need to sign, homework to do, form notes from teachers to parents, and not to mention sports, work, being a wife, keeping the house clean, faith formation, doing all the errands for the household, getting some projects done around the house, and did I mention work? Am I different than anyone else? Of course not. We all feel overwhelmed at one time or another (and another and another)!

I was whipping through the September issue of O Magazine. The very last page is Oprah's, What I Know For Sure article she writes every month. This month hit me to the core. She writes, "I AM OVERWHELMED!" Only, Oprah seems to have "twenty-uped-me" on how busy she currently is! Damn that Oprah, always one-upping me. What she wrote stuck with me.

She continued, "So I stopped. Everything. For one day I just stopped. Didn't interview anybody. Or take any phone calls. Or return any e-mails. I stopped doing in order to return to the being of myself. I pulled out my gratitude journal. ...I went to my favorite place on earth, the place where 12 oaks form a canopy on the side of my front yard. ...I let myself absorb the sacredness and dignity of the oaks. I let those trees remind me how to be: still. I took a few deep breaths. I said 'Thank you' out loud. ...And I wrote in my journal. ...Yes, there are many things that need to get done, but in this moment I have to do nothing."

Now, I can't stop being a mom for a day in order to do nothing. But I can take it easy, and stop doing many, many other things. And if I'm smart, I'll try harder to get the kids to bed a little earlier and consciously try to get some time to myself.

GOOP

Gwenyth Paltrow has a new website, GOOP: nourish the inner aspect.
Sometimes I think the woman holds secret wonder powers. She does everything. So, I'm hoping she's going to let us in on what she does to obtain and keep these secret Woderwoman powers!
I like the website, but I do think it needs more substance. Maybe that is coming.

I was hoping to find some treasures and handy tips under each image. I assumed the images were for sections on the website. As it sems now, this page is simply a gateway to sign up for her newsletter. Which is fine, I just wish the website was a little more clear about it.

I just received the first newsletter today. Here is how her first newsletter starts.
"This website has been a long time in the making. I have thought about it for years and have been recording information and making notes for this very moment, when I can begin to share it all with you. This week we begin with MAKE. Cooking and food have become my main ancillary passion in life. This may strike some of you as odd, as my friend Mark Bittman of the New York Times once told me, “you have a terrible food reputation, everyone thinks you eat some dry seaweed and a little brown rice.” How did this come to be? I suppose it was my rather strict four-year foray into macrobiotics. I am no longer so restrictive with my diet, far from it. But some of the tenets of macrobiotics have stayed with me and they always will. I try to eat locally, seasonally and always organically. I don’t eat processed foods or red meat and I try to stay away from sugar and dairy but I have a major cheese weakness and, well, you only live once. "

I encourage you to sign up and try it. It might be fun to have a private eye into what goes on in Gwenyth's world!

iPhone Update

Two weeks ago I wrote a post where I was drooling over the new iPhone 3G.
They hooked me, and I bought it, and I love it... absolutely love it. I can't believe how cool it is. I can't believe all the things you can do with it. Having the iPhone and the iPod together in one device kicks right there, but to have all these other features (already noted in other post) is... is... is... just downright amazing (for lack of a better vocabulary)!

If you are on the fence about buying one. Just do it. You will thank yourself.

Here are some free applications from the iTunes store that you can download.

One of the best free iTunes Apps I've found is Shazam.
"When you hear a song and wonder what it is, Shazam is tere with the answer. Hold your iPhone to the music and within seconds we'll tell you the artist and track name."
I ask you, how in the world does it do that? You can identify music from a TV, the radio, a movie, or if you're hanging out in a store and one comes on. You can then save it and buy it on iTunes if you want it. I could see one hell of a game coming out of this little application.

Another cool app is Trailguru.
"Use your iPhone to do more than just listen to music while you run, bike, or hike. With Trailguru capture the activity using the integrated GPS. Trailguru provides you with a display of the distance you travelled, duration, odometer, pace, average speed, max. speed, elevation, and latitude."

Do you like Guitar Hero? Here is a similar version made for the iPhone, Tap Tap Revenge. It's not easy, but then again I'm a novice at Guitar Hero. If you need something more challenging, I wouldn't doubt there are 12 other applications for a little money that you could buy.

Can't decide where to eat? Let Urbanspoon decide for you. Uses GPS to find a restaurant near you. You can filter the choices by neighborhood, cuisine, or price. Spin the wheel and eat up. Don't like the choice? Spin the wheel again.

Stanza. "Read electronic books on your iPhone. With a reading interface that is unprecedented in its clarity and ease of use, Stanza is bringing the ebook revolution to your pocket." Yes, you say it takes away from reading the real thing, having that book in your hand, turning the pages. But when you are on the go or on the road, you can download a book. Don't like it? Start another book. There are a ton of books to download for free. Many of them are books from your High School days, like Mobey Dick, Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Pride and Prejudice, The Divine Comedy, etc.

If you let your kids play with your iPhone (I'm not there yet, it's MINE!), you'll want to check out Lightsaber Unleashed. They can swing the iPhone around like a lightsaber. Yeah, my kids can use their own lightsabers. We only have about a dozen lying around here somewhere.

I could go on and on. There's of course Solitare, Hangman, Casino games, and much much more. Have fun! And let me mention it again, these are all free.

Burn After Reading

While in Kansas City, MO this weekend, my husband and I went to see Burn After Reading: Intelligence Is Relative.

Go see it. Go, go, go. Run to the nearest theater. Get the sitter lined up right now and see it tonight. Be spontaneous. Nothing is better than laughing through a date (I don't mean laughing at your date, of course).

It's a Coen brothers movie. So you know it's funny. It's much funnier than Fargo and not quite as dark. Still a tad dark but also an absolute riot.
It's unbelievable cast includes:
George Clooney
Frances McDormand (who is married to Joel Coen)
John Malkovich
Tilda Swinton
Brad Pitt
and more actors you will definitely recognize.

Now, believe it or not I'm in the minority here... I'm not a huge Brad Pitt fan. I like him, he's ok to look at, but I don't get the all the hub-bub surrounding him. But I will admit, he is damn funny in this movie. He plays his character flawlessly.

Speaking of Fargo. I have to tell you this quick story. While we were in Kansas City, a bartender asked us where we were from. We said Minneapolis/St. Paul. To which he replied, "Really? You don't have that Fargo accent." Can I tell you how much I despise that comment! I wanted to say, "That's because it's a Fargo accent. Not a Minnesotan accent. Fool." While, I understand the difference isn't worlds apart, there is still a difference. Not that there's anything wrong with the Fargo accent...

The two funniest scenes to watch for are when Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand are on the phone with John Malkovich and when Brad Pitt is in John Malkovich's car. If you like that humor, you may have tears rolling down your cheeks.

This is a highly confidential editorial on this movie. Please Burn After Reading this.

Hook, Line, and Sinker

I want the latest iPhone - the new 3G.
I saw an advertisement for it recently. I decided to go to Apple's website and check it out. (Side note: what is it with me and apples this week? See my other 2 posts.) I watched a tutorial and now I'm hooked. I can't believe how cool it is.

Phone
iPod
Internet on the go
Email on the go
Maps with GPS
I could update my blog anywhere
Calendar
Photos, Camera
Weather
Calculator
Movies

I'm drooling over here...

A Slice of Heaven

Love this idea.
You spend at least an hour making the apple crisp: peeling the apples, cutting the apples, making the topping, and baking it. Your creation turns out beautifully and you are quite proud of yourself. You should be. But when you go to serve it, the piece of apple crisp looks like a heap of mashed gooey apples thrown on to a plate.

The answer to your dilema lies in the Individual Pie Slice Pan. Your presentation will receive a 10 and the lucky eaters will gobble it up because it looks so scrumptious. Then you toss them in the dishwasher and voila, clean. Dare I say, easy as pie?

At only $9.95 for a set of 2 slices, you can buy as many or as little individual pans as you need. Perfect.

Use the handy dandy kitchen gadget from yesterday's post to make this mouth watering dessert!

Slice It. Peel It. Core It.

Sounds like the latest dance move. Slice it. Peel it. Core it.

The handy dandy apple slicer, peeler, and corer all in one gadget. It suctions right to your counter for easy use.

I have had this kitchen gadget for almost 10 years. Granted, I usually only use it in the fall when making baked apple dishes (like apple crisp, I love apple crisp), but it will last. Some versions can be thrown in the dishwasher. This kitchen tool cuts the time it takes me to make apple crisp in half, easily. The person who invented this product should be given an award from some National Baking Association, if there is one.

I have to imagine for all those out there who make their own applesauce or apple baby food, this would be a big time saver!

Garnet Hill

So, recently I received a Garnet Hill catalog in the mail. I really can't remember the last time I paged through a Garnet Hill. Some of it just really isn't my taste. But I discovered some great finds. As usual, I thought I would share them with you so you don't have to scour the website or catalog yourself.

(Thought: Do you think when I reach the gates at heaven and everyone in front of me is explaining how they gave back - maybe they served the public by being Mayor of their town or a Judge in their County, or they gave back to their community by helping with Meals on Wheels or donating scads of money to organizations or spent their time raising money for worthy charities, or they helped children by providing foster care, or they worked in Social Services - do you think I can say, "I gave the gift of time to people by researching great finds on the internet so they wouldn't have to"? Do you think that will fly at the pearly gates?)

On we go...

Modern Merino Sweater - Tunic style - Nice take on the tunic.

Silk-Trimmed Sweater - Adorable (not so big on the tank though).

Asian Wrap Long-Sleeve Pajamas - Different, looks comfy.

Cheetah Faux-Fur Coat - PETA would be proud.

Provence Cosmetic Bags - Who doesn't need a cute cosmetic bag?

Apple Blossom Sateen Bedding - Reminds me of Calvin Klein.

Dot to Dot Percale Bedding - For the girls' rooms. Love the Pistachio Ground and the Ballerina Pink Ground.

Foot Fetish

Here in Minnesota these wouldn't be too practical this time of year, considering we would get about one month of use out of them. But somewhere in Southern California someone is screaming out for these.

The Shoe Chaise Lounge by Skyline Design. Now that is putting your creative brain to work. I absolutely fell in love with this when I saw it. I think it is so original and fun. It just says "relax". What woman doesn't love a pair of new stylish shoes? And get this, they are even comfortable!

Whoever buys this simply wonderful furniture, do me a favor. Paint the underneath side, the sole, a bright red and pretend they are Louboutin Lounges. (Joke.)

The Shoe Chaise Lounge is truly a work of art.

Motivating Children To Learn

10 Ways To Motivate Your Child To Learn.

I found this short article on msn.com.
Interesting, good reminders, and good tips.

Read on.

Johnny Boden

It's time for my seasonal Johnny Boden post.
Right now the special is 15% off your purchase of $150 or more along with free shipping and returns.

Here are some of my favorite finds.

Fab Day Bag in Dalmation and Red, $218 - $240.

You can pull out your matching Fab Wallet from you Fab Day Bag, $74.

Are you in to having your bag match your shoes? Here's some funky dalmation wedges, $178.

Sassy Textured Cardigan, $108.
Hamptons Cardigan, $108.

Merino V-neck is good for layering, $78.

If you can wear knit, the Knitted Ruffle Dress is adorable, $98.
Love this Spot Coat, $278.

Tag, you're it.

We've Got Spirit Yes We Do. We've Got Spirit How 'Bout You?

What did I do on vacation, you ask? A number of relaxing and fun things, but one of them included reading a book I've been meaning to read for a while now.

Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka describes a spirited child as a normal child who is more - more intense, more persistent, more sensitive, and more perceptive. "All children possess these characteristics, " she writes, "but spirited kids possess them with depth and range not available to other children. "

Does this sound like it might be one of your children? If not, scroll down and linger through my other posts. If so, I highly suggest you read Raising Your Spirited Child. If you are not quite sure yet, here are some characteristics Mary gives to each spirited child. She warns that not all spirited kids will bear each characteristic, but the characteristics they do display, they display with rigor.

1. Intensity: Loud, dramatic, shrieking, noisy when they laugh, play, and even walk. Or they can be intensely observant.
2. Persistence: The child "locks in" to an activity or idea.
3. Sensitivity: Responds to the slightest noises, lights, smells, textures or changes in mood.
4. Perceptiveness: They notice everything.
5. Adaptability: Uncomfortable with change, do not like surprises (and we don't mean surprise birthday parties!).

Do you find your days are like roller coasters? Do you use words to describe your "spirited" child like demanding, aggressive, stubborn, loud, manipulative, wild, whiny (well, ok who doesn't call their child whiny!), and argumentative?

See if you can relate to this story.
One minute I am snuggling with my son. We are reading together, giggling, and enjoying each other's company. He then gives me a big kiss, a bear hug, tells me I'm the "bestest" mommy ever, and runs off to the other room to find his older sibling. I am in hog-heaven.
Then out of nowhere you hear shrieks so deafening you think surely only dogs can hear them, but no you hear them quite clearly. You run to the other room to find your oh-so-lovable-one-minute-ago-son screaming, and I mean screaming, and hitting his brother. (The brother has his hands over his ears and is kind of retracting inward because of the noise. The hitting doesn't help either.) You need to know what happened and you start quizzing the older brother who says, "I don't know." You find yourself asking your son to calm down so you can get to the bottom of this, "William, can you please stop crying so we can talk?" He can't even hear me, you think to yourself. You raise your voice, "William, please stop crying. I want to talk to you." Still nothing but incredibly loud crying that is out of control and very annoying. You feel agitated and yell, "WILLIAM, STOP IT NOW. 1, 2, 3..." Now, either the crying escalates back to the shrieks or he stops crying only because he doesn't want to go to his room but he is still breathing like crazy and very angry.

This is just one example; an example that resonates with me, in fact - the shrieks, the uncontrollable crying, the hitting, the "not listening to me", not to mention my atrocious parenting style. After a few minutes of talking, I found out they were wrestling and the older brother hurt William.

This brings me to one of the most enlightening parts for me in Raising Your Spirited Child. Mary addresses this type of behavior. She explains, "Spirited children experience every emotion and sensation deeply and powerfully. Their hearts pound, the adrenaline flows through their bodies. There is actually a physical reaction that occurs more strongly in their bodies than in less intense individuals. They are not loud because they know it irritates people; they are loud because they really feel that much excitement, pain, or whatever the emotion or sensation might be. Their intensity is real. It is their first and most natural reaction. When you know your child is intense, you can expect a strong reaction and develop a plan to help your child express his reaction appropriately or diffuse it."

I can honestly say this was an epiphany for me. I now know this is his temperament. He's not trying to annoy me. He's not shrieking because he is over-the-top dramatic. Intensity is simply a characteristic which he has "more" of than other children. And it is real.

I realize this isn't meant to be an excuse. It is however an explanation, and in other chapters Mary speaks about how to handle the different temperaments. Though this is just one example for one characteristic, the whole book is devoted to sharing many, many examples and discussing ways to handle the temperaments.

Since this one post has become quite lengthy, I will end it here and post again in the near future with part deux. There is so much to say!

If you are chomping at the bit to know more, visit Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's website. She is a wealth of knowledge. Plus, she has written other fascinating books such as Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles (my next read), and Sleepless in America.

Amazing stuff.

Sigh of Relief

Talk about ingenious. These hip wrist bands, called Psi Bands and pronounced Sigh Bands, are a drug free solution for the relief of nausea. Most women who have been pregnant have dealt with some level of morning sickness, but it can also be used for motion/travel sickness, chemotherapy, and anesthesia. Now that is what you call versatile, plus it covers basically every human being out there.

The band uses acupressure by placing (you guessed it) pressure on a specific point in your wrist. You can control the amount of pressure by adjusting the colorful band. If you need a visual, you can watch a 17 second clip on the informative Psi Band website to see how it works and to answer any other questions you may have.

Next time your best friend tells you she's expecting you can buy her a Psi Band. She just might think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Never Out of Style

Animal prints will never go out of style.
I just bought a Dooney and Bourke Giraffe print leather handbag. I absolutely love it and I can't tell you how many compliments I've received in the past few days alone. I have to admit, I've never owned a Dooney and Bourke bag before. Their collection always struck me as bags for the older crowd. So either I've entered that older crowd or I'm wrong. They carry a ton of different style bags within the Giraffe print family. Dooney and Bourke also make a very fun Zebra print as well, if you are looking for something with more black. I've even seen some with some red accents.
Love, love, love this bag!