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The Beauty Prescription

Monday, May 2, 2011 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Lisbeth Endre

This was a terrific book. It’s filled with lot’s of practical advice on dealing with feelings and attitudes, and how to enhance one’s sense of well being.

The Beauty Prescription gives women from age 20 and beyond a lifetime plan for becoming more beautiful and staying beautiful.

Dr. Lufton, a board certified Beverly Hills dermatologist, and Dr. Ritvo, a internationally known South Beach psychiatrist, join their expertise to take a unique look at beauty of the body and mind, and have created this inspirational guide to getting gorgeous, inside and out.

Their empowering message that all women are beautiful will help you discover how to bring out your maximum potential as you blossom into a more charismatic, self-assured, and multidimensional woman.

The chapter on the “Faith Lift,” a holistic alternative to the face lift is a must read. We are already doing many things right, such as taking our vitamins, eating well, etc. With only a few minor changes they teach how to become even more beautiful.

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Tips for a Stress Free Holiday

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Lisbeth Endre

Do you love the holidays? Yes, probably. Do you suffer through the stress that likely goes with them? Errr…..There is a better way. Just take a deep breath and follow the easy tips below.

Address Your Holiday Cards Early. It shouldn’t take more than an hour or so and you want to make sure you get to the post office on time.

Give to the Group. A Blue-ray player or s’mores maker is a gift that everyone can enjoy together. How about surprise the gang with individually wrapped tickets to a shared activity. Create a gift budget and stick to it.

Think Small. Remember it’s the thought that counts. Don’t let competiveness and perfectionism send you on too many shopping trips. Gift cards are easy and consider online shopping, think of the time you will save for other things. Read More »

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Why It’s Important To Wash Your Recyclable Bags

Thursday, November 11, 2010 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Lisbeth Endre

In a survey asking people if they wash their recycleble bags one in ten said they did not.

A recently released report highlights health concerns related to reusable bags. The bags tested had been used but appeared to be clean. The good news is they didn’t find any salmonella or E. coli bacteria on the bags. The bad news is they did find significant amounts of coliforms (a group of bacteria), mold and yeast. Not surprisingly, the older bags had higher concentrations of these bacteria and fungi.

The report was funded by the Enviroment and Plastics Industry Councel-a committee of the Canadian Plastics Industry Association, but the testing was conducted by two independent laboratories. Greenwashing? Perhaps. But while I would normally be skeptical of an industry-funded report, I can see how this sort of makes sense. Read More »

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Teenage Hearthrob to Launch Nail Polish Line

Thursday, October 14, 2010 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Sophia Marcel

Teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber has teamed up with ‘Nicole’, a brand of OPI nail polish, to bring his fans the “One Less Lonely Girl” nail polish collection.

Each polish will reportedly be named after one of the 16-year-olds songs with shades such as One Less Lonely Glitter (lavender), Prized Possession Purple (grape), Give Me the First Dance(silver), Me + Blue (dark blue), OBM (bright red), and Step 2 the Beat of My Heart (heart-shaped glitter). The first six colors will be sold exclusively at Wal Mart just in time for the holiday season.

The complete nail polish series will be available in 2011 and will then be distributed to other retailers such as Target, Sears and Ulta. Little entrepreneur Bieber, will surely cash in on his millions of “Bieber Fever” stricken teenage fans. He will be joining the likes of Katy Perry and Serena Williams who will both be launching collections with Nicole by OPI.

So what is next for Bieber do you think that uber-famous ‘do of his could inspire a myriad of products? Just think of the possibilities: “One Time Hairspray”! “Never Say Never Wear Mousse”! “Shampoo and You’ll Be One Less Lonely Girl”!

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The E Stands for Emergency, in eBra

Thursday, September 30, 2010 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Sophia Marcel

The E in eBra does not stand for size cup, but rather it stands for emergency. My initial reaction was, this is too funny! Who comes up with this stuff?

According to FOXNews.com, the Emergency Bra can be the difference between life and death in a disaster. All you do is simply unsnap the bright red bra, separate the cups, and slip it over face. That’s it. And since there are 2 cups – one for a lucky friend.

Dr. Elena Bodner is a genius wouldn’t you agree? Her goal was to create an emergency respiratory device that filters the air in the event of a catastrophe. “You have to be prepared all the times, at any place, at any moment, and practically every woman wears a bra,” she said.

The patented devices not only look pretty, and no different from a conventional bra. Did I mention she won an Ignoble Award for the invention last year. This award is intended to celebrate the unsual, and honor the imaginative –and spur people’s interest in science, medicine, and technology.

The eBra is now available to the public online for just $29.95. According to a report on tech news site CNET, there are plans for a “counterpart device for men” in the works. Imagine that.

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Looking Out For You

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 by SweetTalk on the Spot

by Sophia Marcel

Ever wonder why some store brands are just as good as name brand ones? That’s because in most cases many national manufactures also produce “private label” or store brand products for major grocery chains, according to Consumer Reports test.

It may surprise you to know that Reynolds Wrap, McCormick, and Birds Eye were some of those named as making goods for same stores they sell their name brand line to. The post also reports some store brands have passed or exceeded national brand ratings.

If you are particular about a certain brand, or the exact flavor of lets say, Miracle Whip, generic options may not be right for you. Store brands emphasize value may contain cheaper ingredients, and even when national brands manufacture a different type of product to be sold as a store brand, they make it to the store’s own specifications, which could mean a change in ingredients.

The trick to the off brands is just to try them, if it is not what you are looking for, don’t buy it again. Odds are you will find more Store Brands you like than those you don’t, and in the end you grocery budget will have a little bit more room.

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