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2009 DISNEY’S TOP 10 TOYS–WOMEN OVER 45 get your shopping done now!

[ 0 ] October 28, 2009

Disney FamilyFun Magazine Unveils the

18th Annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Award Winners

 

Children and Parents Test and Pick Their Favorite Toys of 2009
Disney FamilyFun magazine announced today the winners of the 18th annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Awards, including those toys that earned a highly coveted spot on the Top 10 list. This year’s #1 toy is Invasion of the Bristlebots from Klutz: an activity kit featuring tiny, careening robots kids assemble from toothbrush heads, then use to race, make art projects with, and more. Also among the top winners are Lego’s Feeding Zoo, a 53-piece Lego set that allows young zookeepers to tame their boredom by creating animal exhibits, the kid-invented RipRider 360˚ from Razor, a steel-frame trike that lets kids “drift” and perform full 360˚degree spins as they cruise around, and Green Toys’ Recycling Truck, a 12-inch-long truck made entirely from recycled plastic milk containers.
The 30 kid-and-parent-approved winners appear in the November 2009 issue of Disney FamilyFun magazine, which hits newsstands October 13, and are available on FamilyFun’s Web site, FamilyFun.com/magazine, where you can watch a video of the Top 10 toys in action.
“Disney FamilyFun’s Toy of the Year Awards have become the go-to gift guide for reliably fun toys for children ages three and up,” said Ann Hallock, Editorial Director, Disney FamilyFun. “Because our toys are children- and parent-tested, we are able to provide our readers with a diverse roundup of age-appropriate toys that they will approve of and that their kids will love.”
Past T.O.Y. award winners, such as Tickle Me Elmo, Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro, and the Tag Reading System, have become the holiday season’s must-have toys.
The Top 10 FamilyFun T.O.Y. Award winners of 2009 are:
1. Invasion of the Bristlebots (Klutz, $20)
2. Pyramid (4240) (Playmobil, $105)
3. Recycling Truck (Green Toys, $25)
4. RipRider 360˚ (Razor, $130)
5. Feeding Zoo (5634) (Lego, $50)
6. Hot Wheels Color Shifters (Mattel, $3 for 2 cars)
7. Build It Bigger! (International Playthings, $55)
8. BFC, Ink Large Dolls (MGA Entertainment, $40)
9. Sandwich Stacking Games (Melissa & Doug, $30)
10. Pool Sharks (Gamewright, $27)
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WOMEN 45 AND OVER: Menopause Parking. The Perfect Gift!

[ 0 ] October 27, 2009
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WOMEN 45 AND OVER: Health Facts on Swine Flu H1N1

[ 0 ] October 25, 2009
President Obama recently declared  a National Flu emergency. What must you as a woman who is over 45 consider in regards to the swine flu?  Here’s just some of the facts for women and those who are over 45 that coming to light:
  • In Britian,  of the swine flu-related deaths so far,  23 per cent of deaths affected those aged 45-64. 
  • Sceintists believe that older people may not be hit as severely by swine flu as seasonal flu, because they have had viruses similar to swine flu earlier in their life. 
  • People over 50 are being urged to go ahead and get the shot for seasonal flu even if the shot for swine flu is not available.
  •  Women are no more likely to get H1N1 than men, according tof Sharon Stanley, Chief Nurse of the American Red Cross .
  • Once contracting the swine flu, more women than men needed to be hospitalized.
  •  Swine flu threatens those in the under 2 age bracket most severely,  along with pregnant women and those individuals who have health problems like asthma and diabetes.
  •  More women (35%) than men have gotten the swine flu shot (26%).
  •  Women (60%) worry more about the safety of the HlN1 vaccine than men (44%).
  •  Women are significantly more likely than men to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands longer and more throughly, and make more frequent use of  hand sanitizer. 
  • According to a survey released 10-23-2009 by Mansfield Communication, 94 percent of women believed that coworkers should not come into the office if infected with the H1N1 flu virus, while fewer men (88%) felt the same way
  •  The Mansfield Communication study further reported 84% of respondents between the ages 18-54 were likely to report a colleague who had symptoms of the flu.  While fewer respondents ages 55+ and older (77%) were likely to report their coworkers’ for being ill at the office.
  •  Of the people who died in the early stages of the pandemic in the US, 45% were obese. 
  •  This year’s swine flu has killed more than 1,000 people in the United States.
  •  As well, at the flu peak, British officials are estimating 5% of workers will be off work.
  •  While our fearless leaders originally promised 120 million doses of swine flu vaccine by med-October, only 13 million are available to date.

Blog Note:  No compensation was provided in the writing of this post.  Sources: Mansfield Communication and as noted in links of post.

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RECIPES for WOMEN 45 and OVER–Creepy crawly Worms Hot dog Recipe!

[ 3 ] October 24, 2009
How about a Nice Plateful of Worms for your Halloween Party?
Yum Yum!  Just in time for Halloween!  This will scare all your friends away so you can just eat all those Snickers, M&Ms, Hershey Bars, and gummy bears yourself!
Creepy Crawly Worm Hot dogs–here’s a simple recipe with a twist.
Cut a hot dog lengthwise into 4-6 slices.  Boil for the length of time stated on the package.  Hot dogs will curl up like gross worms or witch’s fingers.  Especially nasty looking when served on either a hot dog or hamburger bun! 
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RECIPES for WOMEN 45 and OVER!–Scary Halloween Octopus Hot dog Recipe!

[ 0 ] October 23, 2009

The picture says it all doesn’t it? Cute Octopus Hot dog for Halloween dinner.

Halloween Octopus Hot dog

Cut a hot dog lengthwise into 8 (or 4) sections leave about two inches at the end uncut.  Boil the hot dog for the recommended amount of time.  The “legs” will all curl up like an octopus.  I used bits of garlic for the octopus eyes but you can use whatever you can find in your kitchen (bits of carrot, tomato, etc.).

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shhhh sneak peak! "SAVANNA CATS" ……………………….HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR WOMEN 45 and OVER: Debuts November 15, 2009!

[ 0 ] October 22, 2009
A Savannah Cat

Here’s a holiday gift idea that can only fall under the Category “The Purr-fect gift.”

They say that pets are a manifestation of their owners. If that’s true, Savannah cats reflect a cultured spirit: an unrivaled mix of haute couture and savage superiority.

A cross between an African Serval and a domesticated breed, Savannah cats can be walked on a leash, learn how to fetch, and often enjoy playing in water. They are a uniquely loving and a one-of-a-kind family pet. They’re also the closest you can get to owning a wildcat in most states without breaking any laws.

Limited kitten “cubs” are available for purchase at the Savannah Cat Shoppe, the world’s first retail outlet for the hybrid feline, and all stem from a lineage linked to Scarlett’s Magic, the tallest domestic cat in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records™. Scarlett’s Magic is an example of the superior quality of Savannah cats available through breeders Kimberly and Lee Draper, owners of Bella Gattini Cattery and The Savannah Cat Shoppe, which opened this fall in Corona, Calif., at the Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos.

These cats are extremely rare. Due to limited availability, the Savannah Cat Shoppe is taking holiday preorders now. “We would love to be able to provide enough kitten cubs for everyone who wants one, but nature doesn’t work that way,” said Shoppe owner Kimberly Draper. Visit www.savannahcatshoppe.com, www.bellagattini.com, or call 800-881-0006 for information.

How much does one of these little lovelies cost? The price of a Savannah will vary depending on the quality of the individual cat–between $950–$22,000.

AND WHO SAID THIS WOULD JUST BE ANOTHER BORING GIFT GUIDE?  Look for it’s debut Nov. 15, 2009.


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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR WOMEN 45 and OVER: Debuts November 15, 2009!

[ 0 ] October 19, 2009

The holidays are coming, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving–will you be ready?  What the heck are you going to buy for all those people this year?  Go to our Holiday Gift Guide when it appears on November 15 and you will have tons of ideas!  Trust me, this will not be the same old ordinary boring stuff.  So have your VISA ready.

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CAUSES: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

[ 0 ] October 17, 2009

One in every four women is beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood and three women are killed each day by a current or former intimate partner according to National Network to End Domestic Violence.  Domestic violence spans every age group, socio-economic level, race, religion and orientation in our society.  In an effort to call attention to this grave issue, and reach out to victims and advocates, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
“Victims of domestic abuse need to be recognized as a class of people who deserve higher protection under the law,” Chicago attorney Martin Dolan of Dolan Legal explains.
Dolan offers these signs of domestic violence and safety tips for those in an abusive relationship:
WARNING SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Your partner:
· Has unpredictable temper
· Makes threats and/or hurts you
· Sees you as a sex object
· Threatens to commit suicide if you leave
· Acts overly possessive and/or controlling
· Keeps you away from family or friends
RED FLAGS – Tactics used by an abuser include:
· Dominance
· Humiliation
· Isolation
· Threats
· Intimidation
· Denial/blame
LOOK FOR THE TYPICAL “CYCLE OF VIOLENCE” (Resource–http://helpguide.org)
· Abuse
· Guilt
· “Normal” behavior
· Fantasy/planning
· Set-up
SAFETY TIPS
· Know your abuser’s red flags
· Identify safe areas in your home
· Make a list of emergency contacts and be prepared to contact them when warning signs and red flags appear
· Always be prepared to leave
For more information on domestic violence call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-787-3224 or 1-800-799-SAFE. (Source: www.DolanLegal.com)
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PRODUCT/FOOD REVIEW: MISS MERINGUE SUGAR FREE MINI MERINGUES

[ 0 ] October 14, 2009
Miss Meringue Sugar Free Mini Meringues
OHHH!  This is it, you menopausal woman you.  Miss Meringue Sugar Free Mini Meringues –here is the Chocolate Treat that you crave (constantly) without the guilt.  Lovely light puffy chocolate mini meringues!  Measuring 1 1/3″ across (slightly larger than a Chocolate Hershey’s Kiss), you can have thirteen of these beauties–YES I SAID 13!–for 40 calories and 8g of carbs.  Whoopee!  They are sweetened with Splenda and are also fat free, lactose free, kosher, with no artificial flavors or preservatives.  These also come in vanilla! Can you say perfect???   There is approximately 52 to a tub. My local Kroger carries them for $3.49/tub.  Miss Meringue’s website carries them for $4.99/tub.  Amazon.com carries them for $3.33 if you buy a six pack (you’ll be glad you did)!

Review note:  I bought and reviewed these, no sample or endorsement money was provided for this review.
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STORE/WEBSITE/CATALOG REVIEW: J. Crew

[ 0 ] October 13, 2009

As Chief Blogger and Blonde, I just want to say I am in LOVE with J. Crew!  I have never EVER shopped there before this past weekend.  Recently, the new hit series Glee! has been featuring some of J. Crew’s styles, especially on actress Jayma Mays as Emma Pillsbury. I had been admiring them and Googled to find out where I could shop to get similar clothes!

Also, our beautiful first lady, Michelle Obama (45)  has sported J. Crew repeatedly on many occasions. According to New York Daily News Story:
“The cream-colored “crystal constellation” cardigan ($298) she wore during a visit to Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre Wednesday sold out on J.Crew’s Web site by 10 a.m. that morning (her “dazzling dots” skirt, $158, is virtually gone as well). If you want that sparkly cardi now, get in line: There’s a 200-person waiting list.
With the company’s stock price up nearly 64% in the past four months, it’s good to be the fashionable First Lady’s favorite retailer.”

As Chief Blogger and Blonde, I can only say that the J. Crew website is inspirational and multi-generational. The J. Crew outlet store that I went to at Prime Outlets in Birch Run, Michigan had loads of current styles, tons of clearance and many sales and store specials.  They had a variety of sizes and colors.  The sales staff was great–I’d give them a near 10 rating!  The changing rooms were the only disappointment–way to small and not enough hanging space for the myriad of clothing that I tried on.  I opened a charge to get 10% off my purchase and will get another 10% coupon in the mail.  While J. Crew merchandise is not as affordable as Ann Taylor The Loft where I usually shop, the excitement and quality of the clothing won me over!  I am hooked and you will be too!  Highly recommended for the woman over 45+ and your daughter will love the clothes too!

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