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Pretty
In Pink
Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker
Delicate and Warm , May 2, 2007
Lovely is at first spicy with hints of delicate orchid and paper
whites. Then the honey sweet scent mellows into an evocative
warmth with hints of hugs and memories of corsages at weddings.
There is something beautifully comforting yet altogether
mysterious. Musk and Lavender give this fragrance a warm
confidence while the mingling of precious essential oils creates
a classically poetic blend of refined nuances.
~The Rebecca Review
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Tracie Long Fitness - Advanced
Advanced Workout with High Impact Aerobics, February 18,
2007
Tracie Long Training's Better Burn will give you a head start
for summer. With many of the exercises performed with a medicine
ball, the exercises become even more challenging. On their own,
they are at least intermediate. With the weight, they become
advanced. I used a 5lb weight, but avoided some of the
over-the-head faster moves to avoid dropping anything on my
head. It seems you really do need to use a medicine ball for
most of the exercises because if you drop the weight, you want
something soft landing near your feet.
The words: "hello," "no way," "hey,
wait for me," and "you have to be kidding"
occurred a lot more than expected...pant, pant. Unless you have
been doing pilates, yoga and lots of aerobics and stretching,
this will be intense. I can't really recommend this to
beginners, although I think if you are moving from intermediate
to advanced, this will give you room to grow into the challenge.
Now, the fun part about this workout is you get to use those
"moving men" you use when you move furniture around.
It is very likely that you are working on a carpeted surface, so
they suggest a paper plate, but the "moving men" discs
are simply perfect. Imagine doing a reverse lunge, but with a
disc under your foot. I think this is the first time I actually
enjoyed doing a lunge.
Throughout you will be doing intensive exercises using your
lower back and knees, so if that is of concern, you may want to
avoid this workout. I can feel the tightness creeping into my
back, although I'd highly recommend "Michelle LeMay's
Spirit Flow: Rejuvenating Core Stretch after this workout. I
just managed to crawl across the floor and put it into the DVD
player before I collapsed on the floor. And I'm not kidding.
This is one intense workout.
When Tracie Long started talking about her "Cheerleading
Days" I knew I was in trouble. But honestly, this is super
fun and she will help you work out your entire body. For this
workout you may want to buy a medicine ball (3-5lb), have a yoga
mat handy and buy a set of those "moving men" or
something to use to slide across the carpet. Use with caution.
This workout could have used more stretches at the end, but they
do seem to try to incorporate them into the routine. I felt that
I would have liked them to spend a little more time on the
stretches, but the goal seems to be quick evaporation of
calories.
56 minutes - totally intense - advanced!
~ The Rebecca Review, will be reading in bed tonight with
hot pack on back
Little Pink Book of Elegance
An Introduction to Style, February 15, 2007
"A truly elegant taste is generally accompanied by
excellence of heart." ~ Henry Fielding
Looking at life from a different perspective is always sure to
bring on new challenges and surprises. So what if you've been
ignoring this side of yourself for the last 20 years? There is
always time to reorganize your day so you can sip tea in bed in
the morning instead of rushing about feeling frazzled. This book
shows you how to enhance your life instead of letting life lead
you wherever it may. Want to take time for long baths? Organize
them into your life. As the author notes:
"Living elegantly must be achieved through
experience."
It seems a worthy goal, but where to start? The chapters
include:
What is Elegance?
Wardrobe Rules
Accessorize!
All that Glitters
Bare Elegance
Scentsations
Organizing Principles
Home, Elegant Home
Elegant Entertaining
Shabby Chic
The Write Stuff
Beauty from the Inside Out
Elegant Findings
Within these intriguing little chapters you can find out about
the top ten items every woman should have in her closet. The
section on lingerie is fun and statistics and secrets throughout
add fun to various topics. How should you take care of pearls?
Should you use hairspray and perfume "before" or
"after" you put on pearls. These are of course things
a girl must know, because at any point in time the man of your
dreams may buy you some. Who would want to be clueless and ruin
them?
Spa Girl types will love the "Bare Elegance" chapter,
although you probably will know most of this by the time you are
25. This section serves as a refresher course in caring for
yourself, no matter what. "Scentsations" is an
introduction to perfumes and then it leads into a discussion
about candles, room sprays, incense, scented papers and
essential oils.
I can think of about four people right this very minute who
would love to read the "Purging your Purse" chapter.
Just yesterday I had to sort through my purse to find my keys.
Now the "If Your Walls Could Talk" section says your
home reveals your self-portrait. Feng Shui is briefly
introduced, but the focus is more on clearing out the clutter
room by room. After your home is all organized, you may want to
throw a party. An especially brief section could be explored in
more detail.
Ideas about how to live a more elegant life becomes even more
practical when you read through the 30 days of elegant ideas.
Day 4: Write a note instead of sending an e-mail.
Day 11: Read a Poem
Day 21: Buy someone else a gift, for no reason
The last chapter on saying goodbye has a lot of wisdom, although
at times I think that people who keep saying they are really
busy or tired should just be more honest and say what they
really mean. It would save us all a lot of annoyance and
confusion. This book says to end a friendship, allow it to run
its course. That might be a good idea if you have the time to
put up with someone's abuse. If not, I say moving to say New
Zealand might be a good option.
The Little Pink Books are a fun way to spend an hour and the
Little Black Books look even more fun. A fun series of books to
keep you entertained and they don't take up much room in your
purse. You may even want to keep one in your coat pocket so you
always have something fun to read.
~ The Rebecca Review
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One Dozen Long Stemmed Pink Roses
A page dedicated to beauty, the color pink and
health.
Some of the items also support research projects...
Cookbook for Women
The Big Book of Girl Stuff
No Boys Allowed!, December 2, 2006
Bart King's five sisters provided great assistance with the
writing of this giant book of girl stuff. Students in Bart
King's classes also helped and through the kindness of many
girls and women, this book evolved into what it is today.
The pink text in creative fonts makes this mostly
black-and-white book much more fun. The images are sketches in
pink and the interspersed pastel pink pages are especially
pretty. On these pages you find things like:
Top Secret Shopping Information
The Fashion and Beauty Hall of Shame
Makeup Basics
5 Pages of Slang - "Lush" means very good, and is also
the name of fun bath products.
The section on perfume includes information on aromatherapy and
explores the possible essential oils to create moods, like
rosemary can improve memory and concentration. Many of the
sections address multicultural issues, like etiquette in Japan.
As far as humor goes, there is plenty to be had and it even left
me laughing out loud or snickering to myself. The cartoons are
especially funny and some are even helpful suggestions like the
one about whining, still whining and "reasonable
suggestion" that goes like this:
Picture 1: "Please, please, pleeeaasse?"
Picture 2: "I really need it!"
Picture 3: "Mom, having this laptop will make me a better
student. I will be able to get the best education possible and
fulfill my ambitions."
Topics include: Fun Stuff to Do, Holidays, Sports and Games,
Etiquette and Manners, Beauty, Family, Humor, Fashion,
Food/Cooking, Emotions, Girl Secrets, Dream Symbols, Girl
Emergencies, Shipping, Wise Words from Wise Women, Best Friend
Test, Friendship Bracelets, Dreams, How to Improve the World,
Money, Pets and Animals, Sleepovers, Makeup, Cheerleading, mean
Girls and Jerks, Nicknames, Handwriting, Slang, Babysitting,
Dolls and Stuffed Animals, Girl Power, Boys, Friends and
Cliques.
"The world is extremely interesting to a joyful soul."
~Alexandra Stoddard
This quote makes even more sense when you also read: "It
takes over 200,000 frowns to make a permanent wrinkle in your
forehead." The quotes by girls and women are also sprinkled
throughout the pages and include wise words by Alanis Morissette,
Helen Fielding, Constance Noring, Julia Child, Kate Winslet,
Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey, Winona Ryder, Anne Frank and
Jessica Alba.
Women of all ages will enjoy this book and find it humorous,
creative, insightful, informative and intellectually
adventurous. This is the book you would have loved to read in
your childhood treehouse! The cover also makes this book more
secretive when you reverse it so it says:
"Composition." Without the cover, the front cover is
imprinted with: "Chemistry."
~The Rebecca Review
Ascot Pink Backpack
Pink Suede Picnic Backpack, June 18, 2006
The soft pink suede finish and pink and cream tweed makes this
backpack unique and playful. The plastic cups and plates are
high quality and unbreakable. A bottle opener is included and
you can place a bottle in the detachable insulated holder.
The entire area inside the backpack is completely insulated,
making this especially practical for backpacking trips or
picnics. Two linen napkins and stainless silverware are also
included. The knives are sharp enough to cut cheese or meats and
have sharp serrated edges. Even though the handles are plastic,
they are covering stainless steel, so they won't break like
regular plastic knives.
What is most impressive is the superior craftsmanship of the
entire backpack with perfectly sewn edges and extra details like
mesh pockets and a detachable drink holder.
~The Rebecca Review
Hello Kitty Clipboard Necklace
I remember the exact moment I noticed Hello Kitty items in a
store "believe it or not" in Africa. There I was in a
toy store looking for a way to spend some money I'd been given
as a gift and I had my eye on a doll that could really eat and
drink. It was one of those moments when your eyes light up and
you say "oh, I want all of those."
There I was standing in front of the Hello Kitty items dreaming
of how I could afford to buy these miniature completely
fascinating items on my limited budget. You know how it is with
an allowance when you are a kid.
So, finally I'm able to buy some of the items I always wanted
and the necklace clipboard seemed very useful and cute. It also
has a few stickers so you can make the notes like "post
it" notes by attaching the sheets of paper to any surface
with the cute stickers.
I leave my husband notes on the mirror and also find this useful
when I'm in the mood to write down notes about some music I just
heard and want to review or my mind is flying. The Hello Kitty
Pen is also fun to keep with the clipboard so you always have a
pen and paper around.
Now you can even buy Hello Kitty clothes and they have
TVs, refrigerators and even a little sandwhich maker. No, I was
not looking at every Hello Kitty item on Amazon...me? No way. :)
~The Rebecca Review
Hello Kitty Pen
Pretty in Pink, January 30, 2007
I hear that even women are still in love with Hello Kitty items
and this pen is especially fun. The pen has a rattle sound that
my cat really loves and she will jump up on the desk whenever I
shake this pen.
The fluffy pink feathers also seem to get her attention. If you
have cats, you'll have to keep this out of reach, but it is a
fun pen to use along with the other Hello Kitty items,
especially the necklace clipboard that has stickers so you can
make the notes like "post it" notes by attaching the
sheets of paper to any surface with the cute stickers.
I leave my husband notes on the mirror and also find this useful
when I'm in the mood to write down notes about some music I just
heard and want to review... or my mind is flying and I need to
find a pen fast. This pen is fun to keep with the clipboard so
you always have a pen and paper around.
~The Rebecca Review, in love with Hello Kitty Items
since I was 8
Pink Hibiscus
Sweet and Pretty, August 8, 2006
The pink hibiscus is slightly more pastel in color, more a light
pink in reality. The picture shows a slightly darker pink color.
This mouse pad adds a nice feminine touch to your office and it
reminds you of things that are important in life - like the
search for beauty.
If you enjoy flower meanings, the hibiscus means consumed by
love or delicate/rare beauty.
~The Rebecca Review
www.Lush.com
Products: Creamy Candy Bath, Sex Bomb, MMM (Melting
Marshmallow Moments),
Helping Hands, I Should Coco Soap,
Ring of Roses, Flosty Gritter, Pop In The Bath, The Comforter
www.Lush.com
Pink Pepperminty Cream for Feet, February 20, 2007
LUSH continues to amaze with each and every item I try lately.
This Fair Trade Foot Lotion works perfectly as a daily foot
lotion or is perfect in combination with the Volcano Foot mask
for occasional pampering.
Almond oil, cocoa butter, spearmint, peppermint and Tagetes
Minuta flower oil blend perfectly together in this delicately
pink lotion. The results are pretty impressive and the
moisturizing benefits last overnight. The lotion soothes and
moisturizes and leaves your feet with a little pepperminty
tingle. I'll be using this a lot in the summer!
Quite possibly my favorite foot lotion find! If love this, you
will totally fall for "Smitten."
~The Rebecca Review
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Sui Love Perfume Review
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www.Lush.com
So Cute, February 1, 2007
There I was waiting shaving my legs and the water in the tub was
draining away when suddenly I looked down and noticed all these
little glittery confetti hearts. So cute! That was a nice
surprise and I didn't see them while I was taking a bath. I did
see the little candy flowers floating about.
This bath has a high "cuteness" factor and if you are
in one of those "everything has to be pink" moods,
then Think Pink may suit your candy mood. Lavender oil, Tonka
absolute, vanilla and neroli oil makes this a calming bath that
leaves you a little happier. You may enjoy this bath even more
with the calming sweet "Honey I Washed the Kids Sweet Honey
Soap" or the "Sultana of Soap" bar which is
sumptuously smooth and leaves a fragrance on your skin that
lasts all night.
If you want a pink/vanilla soap, then you may want "Rock
Star." If you are into mixing and matching according to
scents, then the Trichomania is mildly scented with coconut and
looks like a vanilla shampoo bar and it goes well with the
vanilla scented American Cream conditioner.
I vote for a tad more vanilla, although you can toss a little
vanilla oil in the bath or some vanilla from the kitchen also
works well. Eating sugar cookies in the tub is optional.
~The Rebecca Review
www.Lush.com
Sweet Vanilla with hints of Cinnamon, February 20, 2007
Rock Star soap appeals to my playful side and the scent in this
soap leaves one a little giddy. The sweet vanilla fragrance is
blended with perfumes and the result is something like a spicy
vanilla and strawberry milkshake. Can I say yum?
This is absolutely delish and I think they may have added a
little cinnamon to the mix. I love keeping lush soaps by the
sink because they don't seem to dry out my hands as much as gel
soaps. This one is perfect in combination with the Smitten hand
cream.
Rock Star soap left me dreaming about buying other
"vanilla" themed items like Think Pink (which I
tried), Creamy Candy (a bubble bar), Sympathy for the Skin
(which I'm dying to try) and Honey Trap (which I just tossed
recklessly into my shopping cart). Candy Fluff sounds like it
would go well with this experience. If you love this soaps
creamy consistency, Gratuitous Violets, Sultana of Soap and
Alkmaar will impress.
~The Rebecca Review
Champagne Supernova
A Bath Ballistic with Bubbles, October 31,
2007
LUSH's bath ballistics don't normally produce bubbles, which is
why this one is a good choice if you are in the mood for a
bubble bath but still want the benefit of essential oils.
The "Champagne Supernova" is quite the party as it is
filled with confetti. The orange oil makes you feel peaceful and
happy while the lime oil is stimulating and refreshing. The only
thing different besides the bubbles is that this ballistic takes
longer to fizz away into the water.
You may want to add this when you start filling the tub with
water so it has a chance to dissolve completely. Since this
ballistic doesn't have any cocoa butter in it, you might want to
use one of the body butters right after your bath.
The Soft Touch Body Butter.
~The Rebecca Review
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The Land of I Can
A Garden of Positive Thinking!
The
Land of I can is a brilliantly conceived book of eternal wisdom.
It is a mirror for our own souls that helps us see the invisible
choices we must make. Suddenly,
as we gaze into the meanings on each page, the answers appear.
Susan
Gilbert's eternally motivating words will guide you to: "The
Land of I Can." This is a land where our choices make our
dreams a reality.
This
journey will take you through the lands of Apathy, Fear, Sorrow,
and Ashes. Susan has walked though these lands on her own life's
journey, and the book speaks from the hard-won experience. Which
is how she knows that you can walk through the lands instead of
living in them.
Your
travel to the Land of I Can is a self-empowering journey. When you
take hold of this book in your hand, you will take hold of our
life in a new way; you will see where you are. As you read the
book, you follow the path of belief and affirmation - one step at
a time.
Ralph
Waldo Emerson once said: "Earth laughs in flowers." How appropriate for the pages to be filled with lilies which
symbolize innocence, purity and new life. When we say "I
Can," we can bring the joy of childhood back into our lives. So, plant the words from this book in your heart. Let the
words take root in your soul.
Soon you will have a garden of "I Can" lilies
blooming and the fragrance of success will fill your life!
Norman
Vincent Peale once said: "Our happiness depends upon the habit of mind we
cultivate." So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate
the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will
blossom.
Susan
Gilbert with her adorable
Yorkies
"Stormy" and "Spencer."
Visit
Susan's Land of I Can
Web site!
Pink Lotus Framed Print
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