May 2007 Archives

May 31, 2007

Vera Bradley - Nantucket Navy Bowler Bag
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I have ALWAYS loved Vera Bradley and get so excited when new patterns come out with different styles. I have always gone for the smaller bags, however thought it would be nice to have a bigger bag to maybe put more stuff in. I LOVE this bag. It is called the bowler bag in the Nantucket navy color. It is such an amazing purse and I was even able to put my notebook in it with all my other stuff this past semester, which was great so I didn’t have to carry a backpack plus a purse. If you are a student like me, there is nothing more annoying than having your arms full of your book bag, your purse, and like me my coffee in one hand. I was able to consolidate everything in this one bag so I was hands free. I would love to try more of the bigger bags they have with Vera Bradley with the different patterns after having such an amazing experience as I have with this one. I definitely recommend this purse to anyone. That the bag is so adorable!!! Love, love, love VERA BRADLEY!!! I cannot wait to see new patterns and new styles.

May 30, 2007

Rocketfish Twister Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse
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When it comes to laptops, people either love the touchpad or they buy a portable mouse and regardless everyone hates the pointing stick / eraser-head / whatever mischevious nickname people have giving this ugly mouse pointer. Which one do i prefer? Well it depends, I use multiple laptops for different purposes, and some of them have a mouse and others dont. My work laptop is the one i use a regular mouse with and with my personal laptop I'm just fine using the touchpad. Why the difference? When it comes to work I want that fine-grain sensitivity that only a mouse can provide, its awkward how some touchpads can sense the capacitance of a finger and act upon them or.. and this is my favourite one.. when your finger is either too cold how it simply doesnt get registered by the touchpad.

Rocketfish have created a pretty nifty portable wireless laser notebook mouse called the twister. I'd like to emphasize the portable aspect because it is a bit smaller than the regular mouse and has a USB receiver stored inside the mouse with which you simply plug into the laptop and yer good to use the mouse! The mouse does require a couple of batteries but it is a pretty light device.

The tail end of the mouse even allows for a bend to make the mouse fit comfortably in your palm and then you can straighten it out to be more accomodating when packing it away. Well thought out, and you've got to lose the wireless aspect of it. Plugging it into my XP-based laptop showed no problems when it came to plug-n-play and I was using it immediately without any problems.

It did take me 5 minutes to realize that it does have a center sliding pad which acts as the scrolling wheel and there's a third button on the side of the compact mouse to which you can assign another function (i.e. shutdown the current application).

If you are looking for a decent mouse which has the basic functionality and perhaps a couple of additional features (i.e wireless, sliding scroll pad and a third side button) AND most importantly compact then this is the device for you! If you suffer from any form of carpel tunnel or even sore-wrist type action then this is not for you, the ergonomics of this mouse are for the non-IT addicts.

May 29, 2007

Maroon 5 It Won't Be Soon Before Long
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I heard the single Make Me Wonder on the radio and thought it was a great song and actually was counting down the days until their album came out on iTunes. And then Blake Lewis sang their previous songs on American Idol and I got even more excited to buy their new album. I know they've had previous hits but the samples for the new songs seemed so fresh and different. I've got it playing now and it's so great! It's like a combination of alternative, retro, dance, 80s, electronic, rock, pop. And maybe I left out some, who knows. It's just a really cool, unique sound. You can listen to it front to back, over and over. A few of my favorites are Make Me Wonder, Won't Go Home Without You, Wake Up Call and Figure it Out. Definitely worth buying the new Maroon 5 CD!

May 28, 2007

Happy Memorial Day
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May 25, 2007

Glaceau - Vitamin Water - Power-C
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So I finally got my hands on this popular Glaceau Vitamin Water Power-C drink, located in all your popular health/grocery stores, and grabbed a variety of these drinks. Today's will be focusing on their Power-C dragon fruit (c+taurine) which has a more red than pink color to it.. giving it the impression it will taste something watermelon-like.. since I have no idea about dragonfruit.

The legend of the dragonfruit says that the fruit was created by fire-breathing dragons. By eating the dragonfruit it was believed that one became empowered with the same strength and ferocity of a dragon. Other stories say that the dragonfruit looks like a dragon's egg. Let's just hope its the former story that Glacleau vitamin water were going for.

This drink is One of the few times where i can detect more of an after-taste than a taste while drinking it. It tastes almost flavorless (hint of berries) but has a distinct smell which probably is the reason for the great aftertaste sensation.

They have a very hip / tongue in cheek marketing strategy as depicted on their bottle label.. 'gives you the power to do a thousand pinkie push-ups' and a very effective formula of 'vitamins + water = all you need' Please dont believe that you can truly perform these stunts unless you truly could before ever realizing this product ever existed. But hey, its a nice change from the boring content typically posted on competitor products.

Im not sold on this drink, it doesnt have anything about it that would make me buy it again but its a flavor that I now 'understand' since some of their other products have un-familiar fruits (i.e. jackfruit, acai-blueberry-pomegrante) that no one can understand without having a taste-test first.

May 24, 2007

Shrek the Third
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So I was one of the millions that saw Shrek the Third on opening weekend. We made it a family affair and it was my 2 year old's first visit to the theater--she did great by the way. Shrek realizes he doesn't want to be a king, finds out there is one more heir to the throne, Arthur, and spends the movie on a hunt for him while Fiona is back home protecting the kingdom from the bad guy, Prince Charming. They each meet some interesting characters in this movie including Merlin who helps them get back home and Disney Princesses who help Fiona. I thought Merlin was quite funny but didn't care for the version of mean step-sisters that trailed along with Fiona. And Snow White got pretty evil looking at one point. However, they did provide some pretty funny comedy. Nothing was side-splitting funny but there were funny parts and it had a pretty good storyline. I don't think it compares to the first Shrek but it is worth seeing. However, I wouldn't spend the 20 or 30 bucks for the fam to go see in the theaters. This one is a wait-for-video.

May 23, 2007

TrueBlue - Blueberry drink
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Lets get to the facts because you won't believe me how great tasting and healthy this drink really is..

  • There is no high fructose corn syrup in TrueBlue and the juice contains 25% less total sugar and calories than other juices
  • Each 64 oz. bottle of TrueBlue Blueberry contains the juice from 1lb. of blueberries
  • According to a USDA study at Tuft’s University, Human Nutrition Center on Aging, blueberries are #1 in antioxidant activity - surpassing 40 common fruits and vegetables in their ability to neutralize free radicals in living cells
  • Blueberries lower cholesterol, prevents UTIs, and improves eyesight and memory/co-ordination/balance!

    Alright so now when I tell you how this drink truly is amazing you just might believe me now. I love to drink.. since I dont do alcohol and carbonated beverages are loaded with caffeine Im stuck with a small selection of fruit/juice drinks. I just recently started tolerating the taste of cranberry juice (thanks to cranberry blends with other tastier fruits) so when I saw this drink appear in my fridge (available for purchase at a location close to you) I tore the top of the bottle off and poured me a tall glass.. I have to admit it's not a fruit juice drink one would typically think of but that doesnt mean its not worth checking out. I've tried all the different kinds of juice drinks out there and this easily lands in my top three list (the other two being Mango and Cran-Grape - which TrueBlue's Blueberry is easily the healthiest one)

    The Trueblue website is pretty informative in that it also provides a Blueberry Juice Recipes section for those of you whom want to make cocktails / shakes out of their drinks. The Trueblue company does also provide three other flavors of thier Blueberry Juice Cocktails with Green Tea, Pomegranate and Cranberry.

    Give the TrueBlue blueberry juice cocktail a shot, print out a coupon and get one from your local health/grocery store and let me know what you think.

    • May 22, 2007

    Rainbow Vacuum
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    When I learned I was allergic to house dust – those pesky mites – 25 years ago I was nearly devastated. Not only because I wasn’t the world’s best housekeeper, but I had been suffering from occasional mild allergy symptoms that would once or twice a year become attacks so bad I would go nearly deaf due to the swollen membranes and fluid behind my eardrums. The allergist wanted me to start taking allergy shots. Instead, I bought a Rainbow vacuum. There’s no way any dust gets through the water in the reservoir, and there’s no filter that can beat water for keeping everything from getting through the vacuum and back into the house. The vacuum itself works as good as or better than any other brand of vacuum. Since I’ve been using it, the bad attacks are limited to once every two or three years at most and are usually the result of spending too much time in older buildings without good air filtration. I can deal with my allergies with just Alavert, occasionally FloNase, and sometimes Simply Saline -- no shots. After 20 years my old Rainbow bit the dust, but it had lasted through many, many moves and a couple of messy teenagers, and I expect the new one will last just as long. Don’t get one if you’re not willing to deal with the work – they can be a pain to use. Don’t tip them over, clean out the yucky wet dust/hair blob, empty the nasty water – but for me it’s well worth it. They’re worth the hefty price, too, considering how well they work and how long they last.

    May 21, 2007

    Oreo Strawberry Milkshake Limited Edition
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    I'm sort of getting tired of saying how much I love chocolate...you too? Hopefully not too much. But oreos certainly fall under the I love chocolate category so when I saw the newest Strawberry Milkshake edition, I of course couldn't resist. Limited editions of classic foods are quite questionable but this doesn't disappoint. The taste actually comes close to strawberries and chocolate without be overwhelming. The amount of cream is sufficient, somewhere between regular oreos and double-stuff. What I love most is when you eat it, it still tastes close enough to the original oreo, but distinct enough to be a special edition. Definitely worth picking up before they're off the shelves!

    May 18, 2007

    Edy's Dibs - Bite Sized Ice Cream Snacks
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    My family seriously ate the entire container of these Edy's Dibs 60 bite-sized ice cream snacks on the way home from Wal-Mart last night. They are SO good. We chowed down on the cookies and cream version but also got the coffee version which is equally good (as I pop another one in as I type this!). I love the fact that my kids were just as clean when they were done eating these as they were when they started unlike when a bowl of ice cream or even a popsicle is eaten. And I loved it because It's almost like eating a little bag of M&Ms or popping in potato chips but it's ice cream! Yum-my. I find the nutritional information is generous in it's serving size of 26 pieces, 2 1/2 per container, but the down size is each bite-sized piece is over 1g of fat! Yikes! These will be bought in moderation as a special treat but this one definitely earns it's Addictive label.

    Edy's are currently running a special promotion 'Dibs Quest For A Cooler Workplace', simply submit a statement of how you are making a positive impact and you could get rewarded with a freezer full of Dibs Ice Cream Snacks

    May 17, 2007

    The First Years Insulated Sippy Cup
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    This may be my oddest review yet because I certainly don't use a sippy cup and probably neither do you. But like lots of you I have 3 feet little people around me that do and a lot. And for some reason, finding a good sippy cup is actually pretty tough. After four years of sippy cups, I do have a favorite [for my girls]. It is First Years by Learning Curve's 9oz insulated cup. Why I love this as a mother? Most importantly it doesn't spill. I can't tell you how many non-spill sippy cups don't live up to that promise. This certainly does and the best part about that is there are NO "insides" to the cup to keep up with. I have found other sippy cups that don't spill but none of them do it without some sort of apparatus on the inside that has to be taken out, washed and then put back in only to come out when the cup is thrown on the floor halfway through the drink. It is SO nice to be able to just grab the top and put it on without searching my dishwasher for parts that have flown around during the cycle. And of course the cup is insulated keeping the drink cooler longer and it's a good size at 9oz so you're not filling the cup up halfway through a meal. My girls like it for the design on the outside and it's known as the princess cup at my house. And of course they offer other popular characters. They aren't the cheapest cup around but I find mine in packs of 2 at my local Target.

    May 16, 2007

    DORITOS COOL RANCH® 100 Calorie Mini Bites Flavored Tortilla Chips
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    My metabolism is not what it used to be. I can’t eat even a snack bag of regular chips and not see it show up as more cellulite on my thighs within the week. I accept that. So the challenge for me now is to find my favorite foods in a lower calorie, lower trans fat, lower cholesterol, low sodium, high fiber, etc. ad infinitum….yet still TASTE GOOD form. I found the low calorie and 0g trans fat requirements in the Doritos 100 Calorie Mini Bites. I love Cool Ranch Doritos, and these taste just like the real things…just maybe a tad lighter. But they’re great. I’m saved, and my thighs thank Frito-Lay.
    You can’t call them nutrition, and you’ll pay about double for them, but when you’re in a “Must Have Junk Food” mood, these will help.

    May 15, 2007

    Reaching for the Moon
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    "So you're not coming. It was all....a joke." How do you heal? How do you mend a broken heart when you find out that the only person you’ve ever fallen in love with, belongs to someone else? Watching Reaching for the Moon was very touching and thoroughly enjoyable. Many of us know who Douglas Fairbanks is, but for those who don’t well let’s just say that if he were to be planted in space, he would light up the skies brighter than most stars. Very charismatic, and with a very contagious laugh, it was a lot of fun watching him go through the various stages of gaining the affections of the lovely Bebe Daniels. The setting of the story on an ocean liner was perfect and really added to the romantic atmosphere, and with the beautiful musical score playing from time to time, you couldn’t help but be seduced. This DVD version runs at just a few minutes over the hour mark and could be considered a shortie compared to today's standards, but that just gives it a repeat value for me. However, the quality of DVDs from Passport have always been a mystery. While they have produced great quality releases on many of the classics, they really missed the boat on this one. The less than expected quality and movie logo won’t deter die-hard fans from enjoying this gem from the past, but for those who expect nothing but the best, look for it on any of the classic movie channels.

    May 13, 2007

    Happy Mothers Day
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    May 11, 2007

    Sally Hansen Airbrush Tan
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    Imagine spray painting something with Color Wonder paint. Great concept for kids, not so much for the tanning process. The part that you spray right looks great but there are runs where the paint was gloppy and the missed spots are obvious. It irritatingly asks you to rub the application in after sprayed on which to me defeats the whole purpose of spray. In any case, it comes out clear from the bottle and dries in 60 seconds so after spraying you have right about 23 seconds to rub it in to make sure the coverage is ok, still not really knowing if you are getting it right.
    The good news is it isn't streaky, it actually does start showing up in about an hour as the packaging promises and it lasts about a week. The tan is nice when it is applied just right but that's easier said than done. I can't wholeheartedly recommend Sally Hansen's - Airbrush Tan ($10) since it's not foolproof but if I don't find another product that leaves a tan as quickly and as well, I may just have to make the extra effort with the application process.

    May 10, 2007

    What The Bleep Do We Know?
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    Do you have that friend who you think is smart and is curious as hell about how everything works? Well if by everything its the human body then this is the perfect DVD to give as a gift (Price: $14) . I love science, which is why I practice what I do, however this movie takes me a step beyond simple biology and chemistry. It brings in quantum physics and relates it to the human body and cells on the atomic level. A movie that I found fascinating while watching, yet more importantly, it left me thinking about a lot of things differently long after I was done watching it. I love thought stimulation and this movie did exactly that, for me. Again, like most things I enjoy watching, a background in the sciences will certainly add to the enjoyment, while a lack of it can end up stimulating something that has been dormant, a sense of curiosity that wont go away.

    May 9, 2007

    EatBetterAmerica.com
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    Here are some a couple of links to give you an overview of health-related issues we're facing:

  • Adults still harbor childish anti-veggie attitudes - Washington Post

  • America's Obesity Crisis - TIME Magazine

    Certain fad/radical diets (i.e Atkins) have become so popular but are all about low-carb consumption, resulting in heavy protein and fatty meals which by themselves is obviously just not right. There has to be a balance, and EatBetterAmerica.com provides some insight to the balanced approach. As people approach different stages of their lives, one must realize that new conditions need to be realized and prior habits need to be curbed/changed to continue keeping themselves healthy. I myself am guilty of thinking my body is still a 20-something year old machine *drats*.

    EatBetterAmerica.com is extremely interactive (it is Flash based) and therefore they've intelligently taken into account the multiple ways to constantly provide readers with information. When pages are loading, bubbles with inspirational / funny / educational quotes pop up.. my favorite so far was 'It's ok to constantly crave knowledge. Brownies not so much!'

    EatBetterAmerica.com is a site that I would highly recommend even if you arent interested in the standard pamphlet type information all the other 'eat better' sites provide.. here's why EatBetterAmerica.com is different:

  • Interactive Tests - quickly assess your health and what can be done to correct yourself
  • Community - one can ask questions to experts, and even find people in your geographic region whom might share your same health goals whom you can meet up with.
  • Food - Tons of healthy recipies divvied up by what your intentions are (i.e. diabetic-friendly, weight management, vitality and Heart Health)
  • Fitness - Interactive quiz which takes in your preferences and provides a valuable alternative set of activity/exercise ideas one can do. Since i sit at a desk from 9-5 I picked up the idea of parking farther from my office to get in a healthy walk.

    EatBetterAmerica.com at one point (probably still do) even provided little blue rubber rings which you could wear at all times to visually provide you a reminder to 'Eat Better' which is inscribed on the inside of the ring. These little helpful supporting reminders are what many people need to just nudge them into getting a healthy side of veggies instead of something deep-fried.

    Sign up! Get the newsletter, your health needs to be a priority and this site is great at being a quick go-to site for ideas and support.

    • May 8, 2007

    M&M Caramel Apple - Caramel Apple Gift Company
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    I am an M & M addict and I can eat handfuls of M &M’s all day long. When I saw the M & M caramel covered apple I was ecstatic. Biting into this apple was amazing; it was so juicy and at the same time I loved the sweet taste. I definitely would say this is a great snack when you have the ultimate sweet tooth. The candy apple had so many different flavors, starting with with taste of the apple, followed by the caramel with M & M’s stuck to it. Eating the apple reminded me of being at a carnival. I could only eat half of the apple because of the sweetness, but I know if I handed this apple to a younger child, they would eat the whole thing up. I would definitely recommend this M & M caramel covered apple to anyone who loves M & M’s or who loves sweets like I do. These apples would be ideal for a great snack at a children’s birthday party.

    May 7, 2007

    Nature Valley Cereal - Cinnamon
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    I might have mentioned I love the Nature Valley Salty Sweet Almond Granola Bars. What I didn’t mention is that I also love the regular Nature Valley Granola Bars. -- the crunchy variety, not the chewy ones. But when I saw the commercials for Nature Valley cereal it just didn’t sound enticing. Crumble up my beloved granola bar into a bowl and pour milk over it? Forget it! But then I tried this cereal – both the Oats ‘N Honey and the Cinnamon. I’m trying to eat healthy but don’t like the normal tasteless paperweight Kashi-type cereals. Fortunately I’ve always loved cereals like All-Bran, Grape-Nuts, Life, and Honey Nut Cheerios. This Nature Valley cereal, the Cinnamon, now makes my list. The flakes have a nice touch of cinnamon and sweetness – no sugar needed. And those little granola bar pieces? Okay, at first they kind of looked like little pieces of pressed cardboard…but they were actually little goldmines of flavor! YUM! The Oats ‘N Honey was good, but too sweet to eat a whole bowl. Our lovely Amy is a sugary cereal lover, and she likes the Oats 'N Honey better, so I think we all can win with one of these. The cost is running at the higher end of the cereal cost range, as it tends to do for ‘health-food’ cereals, of course.

    May 6, 2007

    Enter the Fruity Cheerios Family Fun Contest!
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    Fruity Cheerios and Modernmom.com have partnered up to bring you the chance to win some fabulous prizes just for showing us how Fruity Cheerios contributes to fun in your family!

    The Fruity Cheerios "Family Fun" contest encourages families to capture how Fruity Cheerios contributes to family fun by creating a picture or video inspired by Fruity Cheerios and featuring family members.

    Between now and May 18th, 2007, we'll be gathering Fruity Cheerios-inspired photo and video entries. A panel of judges will select five (5) finalists in each (photo and video) category based on:

    · Creativity (25%)
    · Quality of work (25%)
    · Creative incorporation of Fruity Cheerios® cereal brand identification (50%)

    Modern Mom visitors will vote for their favorite entry in each category June 8th through June 16th, and the Grand Prize winner in each will win a case of Fruity Cheerios (YUM!) and $500 in cash!

    So get creative and get your entries in before May 18th! Get in on the fun! First 5 contestants will be provided a free box of Fruity Cheerios simply be mentioning you read about the competition on We Called It!

    Entry submissions:
    Photo Entries: Photo entries must be sent to fruitycheerios@modernmom.com with the Subject line: Fruity Cheerios Family Fun entry by 5pm PT on Friday, May 18, 2007. Finalists will be notified on or about May 25th.

    Video Entries: Video entries must be uploaded via Brightcove using this page no later than 5pm PT on Friday, May 18th, 2007. Finalists will be notified on or about May 25th.

    For complete rules, entry and guidelines, click here.

    May 4, 2007

    iPod Nano with Chocolate Gift Set
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    		Looking for a mp3 player that's dependable, popular and extremely well recommended because you know your mom requires a product that has been proven and tested beyond all means? Apple's iPod Nano answers that question hands down. The standard iPod and iPod shuffle are great devices too but they are either too big or just too small to comfortably use or keep on you for extended periods of time. This special Mothers Day edition product of the iPod Nano (pink or silver in color) with a variety of chocolates all bundled up together is the perfect gift to give your mom for mothers day. How often do popular gadgets get bundled up with chocolate to be the perfect all in one gift? Hardly ever. The iPod itself is the 4GB edition which allows for at least a good thousand songs worth of files can be loaded up on the device, and an extremely sharp photo-friendly color screen where pictures of the family and album artwork can be displayed as songs are played. As with all Apple iPod products, the accessory line is unbelievable. Unbelievably diverse and complete in that one can buy a docking station which can turn your iPod Nano into a full-fledged home stereo or slide it into the new Nike shoes and collect data about your jogs!
    A full charge takes 3 hours to last the iPod about 14 hours of non-stop listening.. that should be more than enough to get you through to your next charge. I did notice though that there was no FM capability, thats ok I dont see/hear too many people listening to terrestrial radio anymore.
    Getting back to this special promotion of the iPod and Chocolate Gift Set, I think that one can not go wrong with this as a gift to any lady (mother/wife/girl-friend) in your life whom deserves something special. Get it before its gone, it will be unveiled on May 6th at your BestBuy store.

    May 3, 2007

    Katharine McPhee
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    First let me say the album artwork, full of pictures of Katharine McPhee, are beautiful. But the album itself was hard to review for me. This is the second review I've written for this, undecided which way to go with it. I guess this is the version I'm going with.

    The album is pure pop. Katharine wants to be a pop star, no doubt. I thought of Britney, Christina and JoJo while listening through. And I'm a sucker for pop music, so I really want to love this album. But I just don't think I do. The lyrics aren't fabulous as a whole and most of the ballads were simply boring. But the good news is that doesn't mean this album is a flop. I have decided that being pop music, the goal for it is to be popular. Ok, duh, I know. And that being said, she sounds great on here and I do think she has several songs that could easily be overplayed on your local Top 40 station, added to our iTunes playlists and then disappear altogether a few weeks or months later. OK, that was said a little tongue in cheeck and maybe a little harsh. But really it's true.

    Take Open Toes for example. That song makes me want to dance every time I listen to it and I can definitely hear it on the radio but I can not get over the lyrics! Open Toes? Really? I suppose if Fergie's lyrics can make it to radio with success, it has a shot but I always hope for so much more every time I hear it. And if it does have radio success, I don't imagine it carrying any weight in a few years. Just to be clear, I'm not dissing Fergie too much..hey, I was a Kids Incorporated fan too and she sounded great on American Idol this season. I'm just sayin' I don't think songs like London Bridge or Open Toes have too much longevity to them.

    As for her current single Over It, she did well picking that as the first single as it's easily the best song on there. I can listen to that on repeat with no problems. Others that I think have a chance...Love Story, Home, Not Ur Girl, Do What You Do, Dangerous and Neglected. So see, that's not bad. So what's my recommendation? Save yourself a few dollars and buy the singles you like as they become popular on the radio.

    May 2, 2007

    Fruity Cheerios
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    I'll start off by saying that I love Honey Nut Cheerios but now my new favorite is the Strawberry Yogurt Cheerios. I wasn't surprised to see this new product, Fruity Cheerios, touting a fruity version of your standard Cheerios. As far as Cheerios go, they are pretty good- they leave a bit of that multi-grain aftertaste but with only a 100 calories they are a great breakfast/snack. If you've ever had Fruit Loops you'll quickly realize that Fruity Cheerios are not so much the sweet/dessert (sugar rich) like snack but more-so healthier alternative. It's a great alternative to the age-old competitor Fruit Loops, I dont see kids being swayed but maybe adults would find this more attractive to get a 'Fruit Loops'-like experience and not so guilty feeling afterwards. Here are some quick healthy facts about Fruity Cheerios:
  • 25% less sugar than the leading fruity cereal
  • 12 essential vitamins and minerals
  • An excellent source of whole grain in every serving

    • May 1, 2007

    Philips Digital Photo Frame - 9FF2CME / 37
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