From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Cooling Aloe Body Parfaits

May 20, 2009
cooling aloe parfaits

My favorite Etsy seller, Cozy Moments, has come up with a creative idea.  She’s taken goat’s milk and honey body cream and layered it with cooling aloe vera gel.  The final result is an attractive jar of soothing body parfait.
I purchased two travel sized jars for testing, “Flirt – Tini” and “Pink Lime Sugar”.  Both [...]

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Easy Honey Maple Glaze Recipe

May 15, 2009
honey maple glaze

Sometimes grilled chicken and pork chops can be so bland and unexciting.  In an attempt to spice things up, I tried this sweet honey maple glaze.  It’s quick and easy with only 3 simple ingredients.
With the grilling season upon us, try this glaze for a little change of pace.  I bet you’ll find yourself using [...]

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Submit Twitter Tips For a Chance To Win an HP Netbook

May 14, 2009
submit your twitter tips

Small Business Trends is asking for your Twitter tips. Participate in this roundup and you are entered to win a brand new  HP netbook computer valued at around $300.00!
You better hurry since the deadline is May 19th to submit your tips and advice. All of the submitted tips will be compiled into one downloadable document [...]

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Puppies – Cute Videos To Make You Giggle

May 12, 2009
puppies

Who doesn’t love cute little puppies?  I came across this video and thought it was so cute.  My dog cries and whimpers in his sleep but nothing as cute as this little guy.

And I’ll never understand how one little cat can intimidate dogs so badly.  My dog will do anything he can to avoid my [...]

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Picnik – Easy As Pie Online Photo Editing

May 8, 2009

For the past few weeks, I’ve been using the most amazing site ever!  Picnik is a free and easy online tool that makes photo editing a breeze.  I used to use PhotoImpact Pro but it seemed like it took forever to open up and use.  Picnik opens quickly and makes my photo editing so much [...]

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Twitter Icons – Over 300 Free "Follow Me" Buttons

May 7, 2009
twitter follow me icons

A few days ago I pointed you to a site to help you add some personality to your Twitter profile , and now you can add a bit of personality to your blog or website too.  One way to help you gain new Twitter followers is by adding a “follow me” icon to your personal [...]

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Luscious Lemon Lollipop Cupcake Sugar Scrub

May 6, 2009
sugar scrub

The wonderful pictures on Sugar Candie Body Bar are what initially drew me into their bath and body products.  I never imagined that I would look at sugar scrubs and want to eat one, but these products look good enough to eat!  They look like whipped creamy and delicious treats complete with sprinkles on top.

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Add Personality To Your Twitter Profile

May 5, 2009
twitter

One of the fun things about Twitter is that you can change your background to match your personality.  However, the background options that Twitter offers its users don’t really excite me.  I managed to find some really cute and colorful alternatives on Twitter Patterns.
With one simple click, you can easily and quickly download any of [...]

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