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“Every Minute On Facebook” According to Time Magazine

[ 0 ] December 29, 2010

What Happens Every Minute on Facebook?

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50,000 Shared Links

60,000 Photo Tagged

74,000 Event Invites

79,000 Wall Posts

83,000 Status Updates

99,000 Friend Requests

136,000 Photos Uploaded

232,000 Messages Sent

383,000 “Likes”

510,000 Comments

It probably took you more that a minute to read this!  Can you believe how this one website affects lives?

Blog Note: (Information derived from a video produced by Time Magazine in it’s Person of the Year Issue, on Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg)

Stuff you Need To Know: Which Side is the Gas Tank On?

[ 5 ] December 29, 2010

New car?  Rental car?  Which side does the gas go in?

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My hilarious cousin Erin (an over 45 year old woman)  revealed this truth recently on Facebook..

“I’ve had four different rental cars in the last six weeks, and I called my brother  to complain that I never knew which side of the car the gas tank was on. After telling me, “That’s what you get for living the high life,” he also said, “Look down at your fuel gauge.”  How did I never know there was a little arrow there to keep me from looking like an idiot at the gas station?? (See little tiny arrow next to gas pump, big arrow is pointing to it)  Tell the truth… did you know about this Gas Pump Elbow of Genius?”

Oh yeah, and both of them are my relatives.

Did you know this little known fact about the majority of automobiles?

Stumble Tumble Tuesday, Week of 12-29-2010

[ 2 ] December 28, 2010

Blondes Love to Stumble… It’s Stumble Tumble Tuesday

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hosted by Simply Stacie, Still Blonde After All These Years, Shopper Gal, Acting Balanced, Luxury Reading and Kelly’s Lucky You! The goal of this hop is to use Stumble Upon to help you promote your blog posts and get more traffic.

If you are new to Stumble Upon, please check out this tutorial on how it works.

To take part is simple.

  1. Add a link to a blog post that you would like people to stumble to the linky below. It *must* be a link to an actual post and NOT your main site. Please do not list giveaways.
  2. Stumble the 5 posts above your link. This way everyone’s posts will be stumbled. If you like you can stumble them all. The great thing about Stumble Upon is that it is fast and easy to do with the Stumble Upon toolbar. PLEASE DO NOT ADD YOUR LINK IF YOU AREN’T GOING TO STUMBLE ANY POSTS. This hop will only work if we all do our share.

Important Note: If you are the first person to Stumble a post, please take a minute and fill out the Stumble Upon review page. This is a one shot deal so if you don’t fill it out, that particular post will never get the same opportunity again.

Feel free to post about Stumble Tumble Tuesday on your blog and help us spread the word.

Have fun with it and let’s discover and stumble some posts!

PLEASE DO NOT ADD YOUR LINKY IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STUMBLE THE 5 POSTS ABOVE!

Facebook Tips: Consider deleting Facebook Apps that are more than 2 years old

[ 6 ] December 27, 2010

Are you letting Older Facebook Apps access TOO MUCH of your Data?

too much informationApplications that are pre-2009,collected a great deal more data than today’s current apps.  Pre-2009 Apps collected contact information, photos, videos, and your  friends’ information. Applications created after 2009 allow you to alter the sharing interests, friends’ lists and other personal information as a result of a legal settlement.  In other words, you can opt out of  the intrusiveness.  Now go there and do it, and then come back here and comment.

How to delete a FACEBOOK APP:

So how do you decide what apps you want to delete?  It’s very simple.  Follow these Step by Step instructions and PROTECT your privacy from nosey third party apps!

1.  In the very top right hand corner, in the blue strip, you will see the word “Account”.  Click on the Pull down menu, and the Click on “Privacy Settings”.

2.  Once you are on the “Privacy Settings” Page, go to the Bottom Left Hand Corner, and where it says “Apps and Websites, ” click on “Edit your Settings”.

3.  You Should now be on the page that says “Choose your Privacy Settings–Apps, Games and Websites”.   Go to the top section that says “Apps you use”.  They trick you by not showing them all.  Go over to the right and click on the button labeled “Edit Settings”.

4.  This will take you to the page called “Apps you use”.  This will show you all your apps. You can click on the “x” to delete that app or you can click on the words “Edit Setting” to go in and see how much information the app collects.  Your newest apps are on top, your older apps are on the bottom.  You will note the older apps collect a lot more information!  I deleted quite a few of mine!

HOW MANY APPS DID YOU DELETE?

“What to buy with your Gift Cards and Holiday Money” 2010 Holiday Gift Guide, Women over 45

[ 2 ] December 26, 2010

Great After Christmas Ideas for Spending those Gift Cards and Holiday Dough..

snapping fingers Linda Alstead

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Wear the elegance of a celebrity…

Holiday gift for yourself: Suss2

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Suss2 designs: Camilla Tunic ($198.00)  Jasmine Cardigan ($170)

Holiday Gift for Yourself Highlights:

  • Bamboo fabric is a coveted and comfortable material that is:
  • –  Soft, smooth, and luxurious.
    –  Feels and drapes like silk, but is less expensive, and more durable.
    –  Naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and does not absorb odors.
    –  Cooler and more breathable than other fabrics.
  • The Suss2 collection includes eight styles: Anika Capelett, Elizabeth Cardigan, Jasmine Cardigan, Camilla V-Neck Tunic, Molly Cocoon Cardigan, Violet Tunic, Lily Cardigan, and the Samantha Wrap,  features four colors (Black, Water Chestnut, Taupe, and Red), with sizes ranging from Small to Extra-Large.

Holiday Gift for Yourself Details: Suss Designs are made by Suss Cousins, a knitwear designer and a distinctive Designer over 45.  Her latest line is distinctive, classic, and luxurious knitwear designed for today’s busy, modern Woman. The collection is available exclusively at http://www.Suss2.com.  Suss’ creations have been featured in major retail outlets and upscale boutiques, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Fred Segal, Takashimaya, Anthropologie, Intermix, and Shopbop.

About Suss Cousins, a  woman designer over 45!

Born in Sweden, Suss was immersed into the knitting culture early. Her designs span several categories: Women’s, Men’s, and Children’s Apparel, Costume Design, and Home Decor. Suss has authored several books: Hollywood Knits (2002, Stewart Tabori Chang), Hollywood Knits Style (2004, Stewart Tabori Chang), Suss Home Knits (2006, Clarkson Potter), Suss Wedding Knits (2007, Clarkson Potter), Suss Design Essentials (2007, Clarkson Potter).Suss invites shoppers to visit http://www.Suss2.com. Her store is located at 7352 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles. Suss designs have adorned major celebrities, and have been worn by actors in major films and television shows!  See what Suss has to say about her newest collection in the video below:

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: I was sent the Lilly Tunic from the Fall Collection (MSRP $198.00).  It was fabulously soft, with a timeless romantic feel.  I belted it and wore it over a Cami and under a vest.  The Suss2 knitwear is very thin, not bulky,  so lends itself well to the layering trend that is currently sweeping fashion.  I was dazzled by the simple informative website which had a video which accompanied each piece in the newest line, wherein the designer explained the piece and gave you her concept behind the design.  I found this made my sweater even more wearable as I understood what Suss intended when she created it.  Further, I was super impressed with the model for the Suss2 line.  Impossible to determine her age, she was handsomely elegant and ladylike–I just loved the fact that she was not 12 and tragically thin.  Instead, she looked like a queen or lady of importance, who was on her way to a casual party or winter holiday.  GO SUSS2!  We proudly support designers over 45 who appeal to a cross-generational audience and feature models who appeal to all!

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Before you Exercise, Get the Right Flooring…

Holiday Gift for Yourself: Venture Products’ Shock Athletic Mats

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Venture Products’ Shock Athletic Yoga Mats are Available at Sport’s Authority (Approx. MSRP. $24.99)

Holiday Gift for You Highlights:

  • On trend silkscreen design
  • 24 in. x 68 in.
  • 3mm thick
  • Infused with Microban® antimicrobial product protection
  • Great for Yoga – Pilates – Exercise – Stretching

Holiday Gift for You Details: No fitness enthusiast would even consider beginning to exercise without the right footwear. And the actual surface for the workout is equally important … which is where Venture Products, LLC’s Shock Athletic™ lineup of portable fitness mats and interlocking gym flooring comes in. Whether for yoga, Pilates, resistance training, or basic stretching, Shock Athletic products offer a broad range of sizes and styles that provide a solution for just about everyone. And they’re ideal for use in a health club or at home.

“Whenever you work out, you want to be on a top-quality mat to maximize your results,” explains Steve Fischer of Venture Products. “Let’s face it; everyone wants to be safe and comfortable while they work out.” In addition to exceptional cushioning and stability, the Shock Athletic lineup offers yet another benefit to athletes – Microban® antimicrobial zinc technology which is infused into the mats during the first stages of production.  As a result, Microban protection inhibits the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria, mold, and mildew during the full lifespan of the product.

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks:  We are all looking to be Fit, Healthy and Happy in the New Year and Venture Products’ Shock Athletic Yoga Mats can certainly help with that.  I like the Microban protection offered in this mat,  gyms are notoriously dirty and germy, and even though you can wipe this mat clean with a damp cloth,  I just like knowing that the Microban is there and will last the lifetime of the the mat!  The mat I was sent (pictured above) in Sage/Lotus style was very appealing not only aesthetically but the fact that I could roll it up for quick storage was a real bonus.

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Utilizes Certified Organic Shea…

Holiday Gift for Yourself: TREE HUT Certified Organic Shea Sugar Body Scrubs

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Tree Hut Sugar Scrubs: Retails for $8.00/18 oz

Holiday Gift for Yourself Highlights:

  • Key Ingredients: Safflower Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Avocado Oil
  • Available Scents: Almond and Honey, Brazilian Nut, Coconut Lime, Hawaiian Kukui, Original Shea and Tahitian Grass
  • Available at: Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Amazon.com and Drugstore.com

Holiday Gift for Yourself Details: The benefits of Shea are that Shea has been used for thousands of years as a moisturizer because of its unusually high content of naturally rich oils, vitamins and minerals.  Additional  benefits of Shea include soothing relief from chapped, dry skin; maintaining skin tone; and improving elasticity of skin; and appearance of stretch marks and scars by infusing skin with naturally occurring vitamin E.

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: One of the aspects that I  like about the Tree Hut Sugar Scrubs is that are part of a complete line which include the Sugar Scrub, Body Butter, Body Splash, Body Wash, and Body Lotion.  The act of layering the scents is so enduring!  The packaging is really high quality for such affordable products (only $8 for the 18oz sugar scrub!)   You will also find the website to be very easy to navigate and informative so that you can find just the product that you need!  Visit them today: Tree Hut Shea

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Get a great case for your New Ipad, Nook, Kindle or other eReaders..

Holiday Gift for Yourself Item: ColcaSac Introduces its Newest Durable Protective Sleeve for the Apple iPad

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Ipad Sleeve by ColcaSac  MSRP $35-$40

Holiday Gift for Yourself Highlights:

  • Combines a Natural Earthy Feel with Durable Natural Fibers to Provide Optimal Protection from Scratches, Drops and Damage
  • Sleeves available for Macbook, Ipad, Kindle, Ipod, Macbook Pro, and Macbook Air
  • Its original look acts as a theft deterrent as no one associates a laptop with natural fabrics.
  • Each ColcaSac sleeve is unique and a breath of fresh air from the carbon copy neoprene competition.

Holiday Gift for Yourself Details: All ColcaSac protective sleeves are fashioned from a heavy-duty hemp canvas, lined with cream, 100% polyester sherpa fleece that provides protective padding for iPads and secures the user’s iPad with a durable, easily accessible velcro closure. Heavy-weight hemp boasts the longest and strongest natural fiber available today (stronger than cotton). Each ColcaSac iPad sleeve features a pocket that conveniently carries a power adapter, flash drives, headphones, etc. Original, efficient and simple, a ColcaSac iPad sleeve is designed to be used as solo protection, or combined with your backpack, briefcase, or shoulder bag.

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: I love these soft and efficient cases for your larger electronic devices.  I received the Ipad case in the color shown above.  It also comes in various of colors which you can find at their well laid out website! I was just thrilled to have a case so natural and yet so functional.  Although the one above is very girly, many of the other styles would work nicely for men as well.  The extra pockets are just fab.  They also donate 1% of sales to help purchase land in environmentally sensitive areas.  You will not be disappointed with this purchase.  Run out and get one for your new eReader now.  This case also works nicely for the Nook from Barnes and Noble.

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Miniature Artwork for your Neck!

Holiday Gift for Yourself Item: Dichroic Glass 3 Piece Fan Necklace Collection by NGlassworks

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Holiday Gift for Your Self Highlights:

  • NGlassworks designs are a feast for the eyes inspired by the scenes from the artist’s backyard to vistas around the world
  • Combines Dichroic, iridescent, and sheet glass to create one of a kind art glass jewelry
  • Featured in the Museum Store’s 2010 Holiday Gifts & Buyer’s Guide.


Holiday Gift For Yourself  Details: NGlassworks creates exquisitely handmade dichroic glass jewelry in contemporary abstract patterns. Nancy Giere, the creator of NGlassworks, brings liveliness to her miniature works of art by applying uniquely bold colors to each layer of glass, emitting an enticing dimension to each piece. Giere’s 3 Piece Fan Necklace  Collection features an eclectic selection of miniature works of wearable art. Price’s Start at $40.00. Visit www.nglassworks.com !

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: I was given a sample of the 3 piece fan necklace in blues and purples.  When I wear this necklace it seems to take on the colors of what I am wearing and makes my fashions more interesting.  The necklace is especially stunning against a purple top which acts as a backdrop for all the amazing hues and tints of this necklace.  The piece is very substantial, a true statement to fine glass art jewelry.  NGlassworks has a mesmerizing website and a up-to-date blog which keeps you informed of the companies latest designs and successes!

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Get Comfortable and Look Cute….

Holiday Gift for Yourself Item:  Henna Hipster by ISIS

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Holiday Gift for Yourself Highlights:

  • Matching Bras and Sport Bras are available
  • ISIS develops attractive performance clothing that fits women’s bodies and their lives
  • Company is 95% women
  • Guarantee that you will be satisfied

Holiday Gift For Yourself Details: The new Henna Hipster is a super comfortable low brief due to the nice wide hip band and seamless construction. These provide nice coverage of your derriere while offering an alluring look. The 7.4-ounce fabric (96% nylon/4% spandex) is durable and comfortable.

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: SIIIGGGGHHHH!  These are just fantastic underwear.  They don’t get all stretched out, they don’t ride up, and you barely feel as if you have them on.  When choosing my underwear, I always pull these out to wear first.  If you are sick to death of the underwear you are currently wearing or you need to beef up your supply, invest in the ISIS Henna hipster (bikini, boy short, brief, thong, and sport brief also available!) for the New Year!

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Look Smooth in the New YEAR!

Holiday Gift for Yourself:  FROWNIES Face Lift in a Bag

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FROWNIES Face Lift in a Bag It is all you need! (Includes Ph Balancing Complexion Wash, Biologically Active Immune Perfect, Rose Water Hydrator, Forehead and Between Eyes Facial Patches, Corner of Eyes and Mouth Patches, Gel Eye Patches, Immune Shield, and clear plastic travel bag–Current Special $128 for a $215 value! )

Moms and Women over 45  are looking for simple wrinkle reducing products to enhance and preserve their skin. FROWNIES all natural line of wrinkle reducing patches eliminate wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the corner of the eyes and corners of mouth. Under eye patches reduce puffy eyes and dark circles, feed the skin and build collagen. The simple Face Lift in A Bag includes a full line of skin care products from cleansing to immune building serums. Frownies anti-aging skin care products prevent the early signs of aging on the face and you can receive FREE healthy and beauty tips to compliment your topical treatments. Women are tired of chemical treatments and product that just don’t deliver. Frownies products are guaranteed and backed by over 120 years of business as a family owned, women run business for women, by women and about women. NEW Under eye patches too! Visit www.frownies.com

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks:  I am a longtime fan of Frownies. They are a staple on my bathroom counter of skin aids. I especially love the Forehead and between eyes patch.  It really works great, also I find it to be a phenomenal stress reducer.  When I apply Frownies at night between my eyebrows, I wake in the morning feeling very refreshed as the patch keeps you from furrowing your brow.  Watch the video below for a better understanding of the FROWNIES products.  Why do you think a product like FROWNIES would be around for 5 generations if it didn’t work?

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From the Most Reputable Bridal, Couture, and Interior Cleaning Establishment in the World…

Holiday Gift for Yourself Item:  Madame Paulette Professional Stain Removal Kit

Holiday Gift for Yourself Details: The Madame Paulette Professional Stain Removal Kit surpasses all other stain removal products on the market, is patented worldwide and is available nowhere else in the world. Unlike conventional stain removers, Madame Paulette has taken into account the two most important factors for safe
and effective stain removal, time and the most effective cleaning agent. The Professional Stain Removal Kit is easy to use and guarantees excellent results. (MSRP: $12.00/kit, $37.50 for 5 kits)

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: Wonderfully compact and convenient size insures you can take this item with you anywhere.   Madame Paulettes is patronized by renowned designers such as Vera Wang, Christian Dior, Gucci and Fendi; celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria,Selma Hayek and Melania Trump as well as revered institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Stain Removal Kit has been featured in O Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Lucky, People, Real Simple and the New Yorker to name a few.  The real appeal to the Madame Paulette Professional Stain Removal kit is the fact that it is the same professional formulas used in the store to clean the finest apparel in the world.  Also,  they consider the two most important elements of stain removal: Time and Stain Identification.  The kit comes with an amazing chart which very clearly lays out the best approach to removal of your unique stain!

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Eco-Luxe for the New Year….

Holiday Gift for Yourself Item:  Wembe soaps

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Holiday Gift for Yourself Details: Wembé is a handmade, eco-luxe soap from Paraguay. Wembé was created by a mother and son duo from Paraguay who wanted to share the natural ingredients and restorative qualities of the rainforest with people around the world. Wembé uses only the finest natural and organic plants and ingredients  to create their exotic blends like mango, avocado, black clay, yerba mate, coconut, white rose and more. MSRP ($7.20–9.45/bar)   For more information, visit www.Wembe.com

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Stainless Steel with an Aluminum Core Base….

Holiday Gift Item for Yourself:  American Kitchen by Regal Ware

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1 QT / 0.9L Covered Sauce Pan (MSRP $29.99)

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10″ / 25cm Covered Sauté Pan (MSRP $59.99)

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10″ / 25cm Eco-Satin™ Nonstick Fry Pan MSRP $39.99

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Holiday Gift for Yourself Highlights:

  • • Brushed satin-finished exterior
    • Tempered glass covers
    • Eco-Satin™ Non-PFOA nonstick coating (on Fry Pans & Stir-Fry)
    • All uncoated cooking surfaces feature 18/10 stainless steel
    • Stainless steel handles permanently riveted to the pans stay cool during stovetop cooking
    • Capacity marks etched inside pans allow for convenient measuring
    • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Holiday Gift for Yourself Details: Quality and effective cooking performance begin with a heavy-gauge encapsulated aluminum core base layered between stainless steel, and end with American Kitchen™ by Regal Ware—a great line of cookware with features that offer style and convenience.

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks: These pans were phenomenal.  From the time I made my first perfect omelet on Sunday morning, I was hooked.  The non-stick pan completely outshines what I had before, the Eco-Satin finish cleans beautifully, which is very lucky for me because I can burn just about anything (however, I haven’t yet in these new pans!).  The little sauce pan is just the perfect size.  I really love the glass lids such that I can see in and know what’s going on inside without lifting the lid and letting out all the steam.  The pans have a quality “Heft” to them which makes it easier to cook.  I especially like the 10″ Saute Pan as it is the perfect size for a frittata and the pan gets the frittata heated through thoroughly without burning the bottom which can often be tricky with a blonde frittata!  Highly recommend.  Throw your old pots away and get yourself a nice set for the New YEAR 2011!  10 Piece set is a mere $199.99 when purchased together, includes 1 & 3 QT covered sauce pans, 6 QT covered stock pan, 8″  & 10″ Fry pans, and 10″ Covered Saute Pan! Visit Regal Ware for more information.

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Check out our other 2010 Holiday Gift Guides:

Books to Read by the Fire Guide (coming soon)

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Merry Christmas From the Chief Blonde and everyone at Still Blonde After all these YEARS!

[ 3 ] December 25, 2010

O Holy Night!  The Stars were Brightly Shining!

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Photo credit/art Simon Drory

God Bless us Everyone!

With Much Appreciation,

The Staff at Still Blonde after all these YEARS!

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Winner! $185 Skin Authority Giveaway

[ 0 ] December 23, 2010

Skin Authority is making One Lucky Winner’s Eyes Sparkle this Holiday Season

Eye Lift Duo Skin Authority

The Lucky Lucky Winner of this Contest:

$185 Skin Authority Eye Lift Duo Giveaway

is:

MICHELLE L.

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Congrats you Lucky Girl!

Winners! $80 OKA b. Footwear Giveaway!

[ 0 ] December 22, 2010

I just love these Sandals and so will the Winners!

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Here’s the link to original post:

http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2010/12/80-oka-b-footwear-giveaway-2-winners/

and the winners are:

Polly M. and Michele H.

Congrats Ladies!

Winners! $160 Rain Boots Online Giveaway!

[ 0 ] December 22, 2010

The Winners for the Rain boots Online Contest are…

Oh wait a minute, Let me remind you how cute these are:

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And here is the Giveaway link again:

http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2010/12/160-rain-boots-online-giveaway-2-winners-kamik-ellie/

The Winners are confirmed and verified!

Jennifer S. and Sandy H.

Congratulations you two, a ton of other people would have liked to have been in your boots shoes!

2010 Stocking Stuffers Holiday Gift Guide, Women over 45 (and our younger friends)

[ 6 ] December 21, 2010

Some Lovely Little Things for You to Stash in the Stocking!

The presents you will find in this guide will ensure they enjoy their stocking as much as the presents under the tree!

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Remove Eye Makeup With Ease: The Non-Toxic Way..

Stocking Stuffer Item: Ava Anderson Eye Makeup Remover Pads

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Stocking Stuffer Details: Love long lasting, bullet-proof eye liners, mascaras, and shadows? Not so much the time and energy spent trying to take it off before bed at night? No need to worry – introducing Ava Anderson Non-Toxic Eye Makeup Remover Pads. These completely non-toxic single-use remover pads use a combination of flower extracts to gently wipe away eye makeup with ease. Simply wipe the eye area and watch the makeup disappear! The plus: there’s no alcohol to dry the delicate skin around the eyes. ($14.95 avaandersonnontoxic.com)

Still Blonde small I love the fact that this was developed by a sixteen year old, Ava Anderson.  The Ava Anderson Eye Makeup Removers Pads and every other product  has a “zero” rating on the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database. It’s very easy to look up your products at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. You will see an overall hazard score from 0 to 10.  Women over 45, do you know what you have been putting on your face for years?

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The Most Fun Your Wrist Can Have with 50 Colors and a Mango Tree..

Stocking Stuffer Item: Mango Tree Fitted Bracelet

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Stocking Stuffer Highlights:

  • Created by Donald Aviv and Helen Dukat
  • Unique, colorful, and bold bangles that are eco-friendly and 100% natural
  • Created from Grade A Organic Mango Trees that are cut down, only after they no longer yield any fruit.
  • Available in 4 sizes (small, medium, large and XL), 50 colors and 3 different styles – Slim, Samba and Bold

Stocking Stuffer Detail: Mango Tree Fitted Bangles are the perfect fit for women of all ages.  The mission of Mango Tree Fitted Bangles, is to design and manufacture beautiful high quality products using natural materials, and selling them at great prices so that everyone can enjoy them.  They combine every color from diving down to the oceans deep coral reefs, to the colors and texture of ocean wild life, to the tropical rainforest, flowers and plants – to bring a bangle to the market that would work for women of all shapes and sizes.

Still Blonde smallChief Blonde Remarks: Are you sick of your bangle not fitting?  Too small?  Too big?  I like the fact they come in different sizes to fit your wrist!   The 3 different styles retail for $16 for solid and $18 for marbleized, for the Slim and Samba styles and $20 for solid and $22 for marbleized in Bold.  www.mangotreebangles.com I like all the wild colors that the bracelets come in–Mellow Yellow, Luminous Lime, and Mother Earth.  Can you imagine Mango Tree Fitted Bracelets are hand carved and hand painted so that no two look alike?  And they are so inexpensive for such a highly crafted item!   The Mango Tree wood  is a unique type of wood grain from the actual Mango Tree that creates the unique color variation.

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Watch the Video to figure out how to Get a FREE present!

Stocking Stuffer Item:  Orabrush, the Tongue Cleaner

Stocking Stuffer Details:

Problem:90% of bad breath comes from a dirty tongue.

Solution:Orabrush is the world’s best tongue cleaner.

Ultra-soft, pointed bristles reach deep into the uneven crevices of your tongue and loosen stinky bacteria. These bristles are designed after the surgeon’s scrub brush, the same brush they use to clean bacteria from their hands before they cut you open. (Toothbrush bristles, however, are designed for the smooth surfaces of your teeth, not your tongue.) The scraper then collects and removes the bacteria and residue generated from brushing, helping cure bad breath.  $7.99 from Orabrush.com

Still Blonde smallSuper Interesting Side Story: One of the most remarkable stories to emerge from the accelerating social media revolution, Orabrush was the world’s first company to feature the tagline “As Seen on YouTube” in its marketing materials. The company has attracted more than 29 million YouTube channel views and well over 265,000 Facebook fans since the company’s flagship tongue cleaner product was launched on YouTube in late 2009. As of October 31, more than 1 million Orabrush units had been sold over the Internet, and the company has established a large and growing worldwide retail distributor network.

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See the Light in Any Weather..

Stocking Stuffer Item: Coghlan’s Waterproof/Weatherproof Storm Matches

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Stocking Stuffer Highlights:

  • Burn in Heavy Rain even while wet
  • Developed for the UK Ministry of Defense and NATO approved
  • Can withstand immersion in water
  • Cannot be extinguished by wind
  • Waterproof tub comes with 2 striking surfaces

Stocking Stuffer Details: Keep the romance alive, and warmth for that matter, with Coghlan’s (www.coghlans.com) Storm Matches. These windproof/waterproof matches burn in heavy rain and even while wet. Designed to light in all extremes of weather, the match can withstand immersion in water and cannot be extinguished by wind, making it the ideal match when out in harsh conditions.

Still Blonde smallChief Blonde Remarks:  Okay, these matches have all the advantages of regular matches and none of the disadvantages.  At $3.98 for a tub of 25 matches, that seems expensive, UNTIL you need them!  For a true storm match that saves you in extreme weather conditions–this is a super inexpensive survival essential.  I think you should have a package of these in every car AND in your home survival kit.

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Fake Tank covers your real assets….

Stocking Stuffer Item:  Chickies Cleavage Coverage

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Stocking Stuffer Highlights:

  • Available in sizes xs to xl
  • Available in variety of colors
  • Perfect for covering a that little extra skin
  • Hooks on you bra straps

Stocking Stuffer Highlights:  Chickies Cleavage Coverage is the brainchild of Marla Mason Ross. She designed, implemented and launched Chickies in February 2008 when clients in her boutique kept asking her “What do I wear under this jacket (top, dress, etc.) Chickies currently come in an assortment of colors and sizes ranging from x-small to x-large and can be found online and in retailers throughout the country!

Chickies is the hottest new fashion fix accessory that’s stylish for EVERY woman. The chic faux tank is the perfect product to cover up a little extra skin and still look classy and sexy. Chickies easily hooks around your bra straps, while wrapping around your back and sitting low enough to be incognito for halter tops or racerbacks.

Still Blonde smallChief Blonde Remarks:  Recently featured in “O” Magazine and chosen by Oprah in her Makeover Issue.  Chickies was chosen as one of the 178 ways to “Change things up”.  Chickies holiday colors and styles will be the perfect fashion accessory for all your party ensembles that need a little extra coverage. Look for new styles and colors like shimmers in gold and silver, sexy lace tanks and more.  Look classy in your holiday dresses and suits, show a little skin without showing it all.

www.chickiescleavagecoverage.com

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Spread Holiday Cheer..

Stocking Stuff Item:  China Glaze Nail Polish

china glaze ruby pumps

Stocking Stuffer Details: An easy way to spread holiday cheer, China Glaze
polishes offer holiday-inspired lacquers for the perfect addition to your nails and
toes! For a festive-treat try Tinsel, a sparkling silver or Ruby Pumps a knock-out
sparkly red. SRP: $6.50 each available at www.sallybeauty.com.

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Send a woman….

Stocking Stuffer Item: J&D Beauty Diva Tweeze Holiday Edition

holiday_noel tweezers

Stocking Stuffer Details: The ultimate stocking stuffer for your glamour queen, the Holiday Edition Diva Tweeze collection features six holiday-inspired characters and boasts surgical grade steel tips that are precisely
aligned to grab even the tiniest of hairs. The Holiday Edition includes: Noel, Joy, Merry, Faith, Holly and Angel. Each woman-shaped tweezer is dressed in holiday attire.  $9.99 available at www.jdbeauty.com.

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Perfectly Imperfect…

Stocking Stuffer Item: Whole Truth Solutions Healthy Beauty Bars

whole truth beauty bath bars

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Stocking Stuffer Details: Every single Healthy Beauty Bar is “perfectly imperfect,” handmade with the finest plant based ingredients, including natural teas with cleansing organic oils, organic butters and healing herbs, and produced
using the cold process method. Each bar is cured for at least 4 weeks before being packaged in 100 percent recycled material. No two bars are identical; therefore each provides its own distinctive gift. SRP: $7 each available at wholetruthsolutions.com.

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Keep your Boots in Shape…

Stocking Stuffer Item: Boot Shapers

Booty Shapers with Packaging

Stocking Stuffer Highlights:
•       Keep boots crease and fold free
•       Help boots retain shape during summer storage
•       Ensure boots stay in shape during travel

Stocking Stuffer Details: Boots are an essential part of a girl’s wardrobe now more than ever, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a city girl or cowgirl, it’s worth keeping them in great shape. Booty Shapers are an inexpensive and simple way to preserve your investment.  Simply inflate these great little shapers and insert in any boot.  Don’t leave boots crumpled at the bottom of your closet or tossed into a corner. They keep boots in shape when they’re not being worn – simple.  You can find Booty Shapers at Bed, Bath and Beyond, CVS.com,  Annie Sez,  the Container Store, Drugstore.com, and Organize.com

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A Gift for all Occasions and Everyone on your List…

Stocking Stuffer Item: Montagne Jeunesse Face Masks and Beauty Treatments

montagne jeunesse face masks

Stocking Stuffer Details: Montagne Jeunesse face masks and beauty treats are great, inexpensive feel-good items that are available at most mass, drug and grocery retailers across the US (CVS, Ulta, Walgreens, Walmart, Amazon.com and Kroger). With a vast array of product, it’s difficult to choose just one – but here are some of our favorites…..all packed with amazing natural ingredients, vegetarian society approved and never animal tested. Treat yourself and loved ones today!

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks:  Truly fun and funky facial masks.  We did an extensive review on Montagne Jeunesse in our 2009 Holiday Gift Guide.  $1.89 each! http://www.neotericcosmetics.com/montagne-jeunesse/products.html

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Pioneer Of  Gourmet Peanut Butter and Chocolate…

Stocking Stuffer Item: Jer’s Handmade Chocolates

Jer's

Stocking Stuffer Highlights:

  • Only all-natural, high-end peanut butter chocolate brand on the market today
  • Jer’s has won six International Taste Awards to date
  • Exciting unique flavors of high end chocolate bars

Jer’s Handmade Chocolate’s combine crunchy rice crisps, salty pretzels, buttery toffee, or gooey homemade caramel with all-natural, premium, dark, milk and white chocolates and all-natural peanut butter (made from locally-grown Valencia peanuts, the most nutritious, peanut-sweet and protein-rich available). Visit www.jers.com or http://www.facebook.com/jerschocolates to learn more.

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde Remarks:  I shared these scrumptious Candy Bars with my mom (woman over 45).  She is a true sweet’s connoisseur.  As she was stuffing her face (daintly) with the various flavors (Cara mella, Toffee, Pretzo Change-O, Milk Chocolate), she gave the bars a double thumbs up!  The website alone makes you want to buy chocolate and eat it NOW!  Winner of the Taste Award New York Chocolate Show 2009–so New Yorkers know their chocolate!

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