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Red, White and Blue Salad Ingredients–4th of July

[ 0 ] June 30, 2010

Red, White, & Blue Salad Recipe Ideas

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Here’s a lot of great red, white and blue salad ingredients for mixing up your 4th of July Salads!

RED Salad Ingredients, toss-ins, add-ins

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Tomatoes, Radishes, Red Peppers, Strawberries, raspberries, cherries (dried),  sweet amd sour cherries, Apples (Red and white), cranberries, pomegranate seeds, Red Potatoes (red and white), Red onion, Red wine, Red jello, beets, red lentils, red cabbage, Kidney beans, red lobster, Watermelon, currents, red grapefruit, blood oranges, papaya, guava, red pasta, red salad dressings, red grapes, bacon, caviar

WHITE Salad Ingredients, add ins, toss-ins

white beans

Hard Boiled eggs (without yoke), Cauliflower, white beans (cooked any variety), white asparagus, white onions, mushrooms, pasta, marshmallows, cucumbers (peeled), cream cheese, dream whip, mayonnaise, potaotes (peeled), apples (peeled), celery root, barley, horseradish, garlic, Bananas, ginger, jicama, parsnips and turnips, clear jello, white cheeses, fish, Chicken

BLUE Salad Ingredients, add ins, toss-ins

blueberriesBlueberries (Duh!), Blackberries, Eggplant, figs, raisens, juneberries, plums, prunes, purple grapes, raisens, blue jello, blue potatoes

 

 

 

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Blogger Note:  Story  idea provided by Tossed (www.tossed.com), which is a national salad franchise dedicated to providing delicious, yet healthy meal options including fresh salads, whole wheat crepe wraps, sandwiches and soups.

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Year 2050–What will the world be like when I am 100?

[ 0 ] June 30, 2010

In 2050–Will you be healthier?  Wealthier?  Wiser?

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By mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet, consuming ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives. What will our cities be like? How will we eat? Will global warming trigger catastrophic changes, or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate crisis? Making predictions is, by nature, a dicey business, but to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Smithsonian magazine, Big Think asked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what we might expect our world to be like 40 years from now. The result is Big Think’s latest special series, Life in 2050 .  Here’s a summary of their findings:

Demographics

  • Demographic changes will certainly be dramatic. The majority of the people in the world will live in urban areas, and will have a significantly higher average age than people today.
  • In the U.S.,  urbanization trends will reinvent the education system, making our economy less real estate driven and erasing the divisions between home and work.

Energy

  • We will also have a so-called “smart grid” where all of our appliances are linked directly to energy distribution systems , allowing for real-time pricing based on supply and demand.

The WEB

  • Meanwhile, the Internet will continue to radically transform media , destroying the traditional model of what a news organization is. The most common kinds of news organizations in the future will be “individuals and small alliances of individuals” reporting and publishing on niche topics.  (Like this really awesome BLOG!)
  • Technological threats could endanger much of the openness that we now enjoy online today .

The Environment

  • It’s likely we could see out-of-control rises in sea levels, enormous crop shortfalls and wars over increasingly scarce freshwater resources.

Financial Markets

  • Many of the financial products being sold today, like over-the-counter derivatives, will be illegal — judged, accurately, by regulators to not be in the best interests of consumers.

Health

  • We may not routinely live to be 120, but it’s possible that we will be able to extend wellness and shorten decline and disability for people as they age .
  • The HIV/AIDS epidemic will still be with us , but we will know a lot more about the virus than we do today — and therapies will be much more effective.
  • There will be more small slaughterhouses , more small creameries, and more regional food operations — and we’ll be healthier as a result.

Food

  • People will eat fewer processed foods, and eat foods grown closer to where they live .

Culture

  • The issue of race will become “much less significant,” even as the issue of class may rise in importance. It’s even likely that we’ll see a black pope.
  • There will be fewer Americans in prison in 2050

Big Think is a global forum for today’s top thinkers and influencers . Since its founding, Big Think has showcased the ideas of over 1500 thought leaders worldwide.

What do you think?  What other changes to our world could/should happen in the next 40 Years?

Blog Note:  The Chief Blonde posted this because she thought you would enjoy it.  She was not paid or compensated for this post.
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$180 Kymaro Beauty/Spa Essentials giveaway

[ 231 ] June 28, 2010

Spruce up your Body For Summer! Winner gets ALL 8 Prizes listed below!

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Contest Closed–$180 Kymaro Beauty/Spa Essentials giveaway—1 Winner–Contest Closed

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Kymaro New Body Shaper

Kymaro’s New Body Shaper is the fastest way to get your figure back.  You just slip it on and watch as the inches just seem to melt away.  Starting from below the bust line, Kymaro’s New Body Shaper comfortably shapes all your problem areas by hugging your body to create a smooth, bump- free silhouette.  This unique design focuses on your comfort. Retail $39.95

mini size straightenKymaro’s ® Mini Straightener – ideal for short hair, bangs, touch-ups and travel! As the size of a permanent market, this flat iron straightens the hair from the root with ease.  But don’t be fooled, just because its small doesn’t mean it’s not powerful.  The mini beauty tool delivers instant styling results with its ceramic heater without taking up too much room. Its 6-inch long, compact and light weight design makes it the perfect styling tool to use on-the-go.

Retail Price: $29.95

Kymaro Hair dryer

Kymaro Hair dryer

With a powerful 1875 Watts, Kymaro’s ® Portable Hair Dryer provides maximum temperature and airflow to deliver shiny, smooth, frizz-free locks. The portable hair dryer comes with a concentrator attachment for twice as fast drying time, removable lint filter for easy cleaning and longer lasting motor life.  This lightweight professional grade dryer with a folding handle to facilitate storage and easy travel makes styling fast, efficient and hassle-free! Retail Price: $24.95

Kymaro Glitz & Glam Eyelashes

Kymaro Glitz & Glam Eyelashes

Glitz & Glam Package! Includes 6 different sets of lashes.  The Glitz and Glam has everything a girl wants and this includes lots of glitter and sparkle for any special occasion. These lashes are sure to fulfill your deepest diva needs and are just a fraction of the price if you were to buy them at a beauty store.

Retail: $19.95

Kymaro Bust UPS

Kymaro Bust Ups

Have you always dreamed of having a shapelier, sexier, attention getting figure? Do you want to look and feel sexier in your clothes without uncomfortable push-up bras and inserts that don’t stay put? Do you dread the thought of cosmetic surgery to fill out or lift your bust line?

It’s time to share the secret that all these models are wearing… a product that can give you the shape you’ve always wanted – no surgery, no uncomfortable bras, no hassles! Introducing Bust Up Cups™ brought to you by Kymaro®

Retail $19.95

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Before and After Kymaro Sunless Tanning System

Kymaro Sunless Tanning System: Other sunless tanning products leave uneven, orange streaks due to improper application. Manufactures have tried to solve this problem by adding messy makeup and tan colored dyes that just rub off on your clothes, and can stain furniture and bedding. Kymaro ™ had a different idea! We removed the makeup and dyes and added a light responsive formula so you can check where you have applied the lotion, the light wand highlights where you have applied the lotion allowing you to check for any mistakes before it’s too late.

Retail: $39.95

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Before Fix my Roots

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After Fix my Roots

A beauty tool that fixes your worst hair nightmares in just seconds with no mixing and no hassle! Kymaro Fix My Roots can cover gray, dark or light roots without flaking or rubbing off! The special formula bonds to your hair and washes out when shampooed.  Fix My Roots is an easy-to-use and mess free tool that applies expert color to your hair with control and precision.  Bring this anywhere and everywhere – if you find a grey or you need a quick touchup this is your solution! Retail: $9.95

body shaperKymaro’s new Bottom Shaper, is the fastest way to get your figure back.  This smooth shaper hus everything in place, leaving you with smooth lines and sexy curves.  Retail price: $9.95

Buy all these items at:  http://www.ubuyez.com

OR WIN THEM HERE RIGHT NOW!

The Prize: $180 Of Kymaro Beauty/Spa Essentials  1/ per winner.  8 products featured above!

The Rules: Contest Runs from 6-29-2010 to 7-06-2010

Super Simple Main Entry: Answer AT LEAST ONE or all the questions below and email your entry to stillblondeafteralltheseyears@gmail.com.   If you answer more than one question, than that counts as extra entries!  YIPEE!    (it’s okay to put all the answers in one email)
1.  Go to this link and email us at the address above:  What “Featured” product  would you like  to have? (Hint: the featured products start in the middle of the page) http://www.ubuyez.com

2. Go to this link and email us at the address above:  How many colors does Fix my Roots come in?  (Hint: bottom) –http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=50

3. Go to this link and email us at the address above: How long do you have to return items? (Hint: look at the return policy)  http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=38

4.  Go to this link and email us at the address above:  What’ colors do the body shapers come in? http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=31

5. Go to this link and email us at the address above:  This page shows the three steps of the Kymaro Sunless tanning system with three pictures.  What is the third step?  http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=40
6. Go to this link and email us at the address above: What color is the woman’s bathing suit on this page? http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=38
7.  Go to this link and email us at the address above: Name any  famous celebrity mentioned on this page: http://www.ubuyez.com/index.php?main_page=page_2

8.  Go to this link and email us at the address above:  What woman is featured at the bottom of this blog post?  http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2010/06/great-hairstyles-for-women-over-45-june-2010-edition-45/

Bonus entry:
Leave a separate comment for each BONUS entry in our comment section below.

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Giveaway ends July6, 2010 at midnight. Pacific Time.

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 Contest open to U.S. residents in the continental US with a valid street address. Item will be shipped to your home. No PO Boxes please. Winner(s) are selected randomly. To claim your prize(s), Stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com will contact you within 48 hours of the contest closing. You must contact Stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com within 48 hours after that with your mailing address so companies can mail your prizes. Prize(s) not claimed by (48 hours) will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected in a live giveaway. Please provide a valid email address to be informed in case you do win a giveaway. Good Luck!

Blog Note: Chief Blonde and Blogger was provided a review sample.  No compensation was provided.  The opinions are her own.

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See what you will look like in 30 years!

[ 2 ] June 26, 2010

Want a Peek into the Future? Simulate an Older You for Free with In20Years.com

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Chief Blonde at 47 aged to 77

First Online Application to Show Real Photos 20, 30 Years into the Future

Ever wonder what you will look like in 20 years? How about 30? Luxand Inc., developer of MakeMeBabies.com and http://PicTreat.com, is launching In20Years.com, a new free website that simulates the effects of time on the photo subject’s face, prompting the tagline “See You…In 20 Years!” When the user uploads a photo, the application automatically recognizes and transforms facial structures to make the subject of the photo appear to be 20 or 30 years older, depending on the user’s choice.

In the pictures above the Chief Blonde has aged herself 30 years!  I took a picture of my self when I was 24 (1/2 a lifetime ago) and aged myself to 54.  I took another of myself at 47 and aged myself to 77.  Ha!  I am not getting older, I am getting better.  Wanna try it on yourself?  Your husband?

To see what he/she will look like in the future, the user simply selects a few parameters (including gender and how many years into the future) and uploads a photo of his/her face. Click the link to see the results—a fully aged version of the photo the user uploaded. The application requires no registration and is available for free.

“We’re all curious about our futures, so why not start with something today’s technology can loosely predict?” said Alex Konoplev, CEO of Luxand. “In20Years is a fun application that lets us visualize how we might look in the future and share these pictures with our friends.”

For a little extra fun, Luxand includes a “drug addict” option, which combines the effects of aging and years of drug use to offer a truly frightening look into the future.  (ALthough you may find it hard to believe the Chief Blonde did not use the “Years of Drug Use option”!)

Based on Luxand face detection and morphing technologies, the In20Years engine automatically detects facial features in a photo and then runs algorithms to transform each feature to appear as it might in 15 or 30 years. It is compatible with any size photo at any resolution.

Still Blonde imageChief Blonde Remarks:  Fun application.  Try it out and send me copies, I promise not to post.  You don’t have to sign up to try it.  Some of their other applications you do though, so take note of that.

For more information or a peek into the future, visit www.In20Years.com.

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Still Blonde after all these Years!–Moving to WordPress tonight

[ 3 ] June 24, 2010
We are MOVING!

Still Blonde after all these YEARS is moving tonight.  We may be under a cloak of silence for a few days.  When we emerge–Watch out for a string of $100 and over giveaways and more great articles for Women over 45 (and the lucky people we let be our friends!)  Big Princess Wave.  See you on the other side!

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Menopausal Quotes and Jokes of the Day-July 2010 Edition

[ 4 ] June 24, 2010

I  don’t want to brag or make anybody jealous or anything…
but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.


There is no such thing as a problem without a gift for you in its hands. You seek problems because you need their gifts.
- Richard Bach

Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.”
–Eleanor Hibbert,
British author


In seeking wisdom thou art wise; in imagining that thou hast attained it–thou art a fool.
–Lord Chesterfield





Never confuse motion with action.”
–Benjamin Franklin,
American inventor, statesman




Not the power to remember, but its very opposite, the power to forget, is a necessary condition for our existence.”
–Sholem Asch,
Polish-American novelist


The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.”
–Bertrand Russell,
British philosopher, logician, mathematician and historian










If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.”
–Frank Lloyd Wright,
American architect




People always call it luck when you’ve acted more sensibly than they have.
–Anne Tyler,
American author

Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.

–Elizabeth Bibesco,
British writer



 Hate is like acid. It can damage the vessel in which it is stored as well as destroy the object on which it is poured.” –Ann Landers,
American advice columnist


 Dress shabbily, they notice the dress. Dress impeccably, they notice the woman.”
–Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel,
French fashion designer



What kind of man would live where there is no daring? I don’t believe in taking foolish chances, but nothing can be accomplished without taking any chance at all.”
–Charles A. Lindbergh,
American aviator


If you can’t change your fate, change your attitude.”
–Amy Tan,
American author



“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.”

- T.E. LAWRENCE (Lawrence of Arabia)

America’s future will be determined by the home and the school. The child becomes largely what he is taught; hence we must watch what we teach, and how we live.

–Jane Addams,
founder of the U.S. settlement house movement

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Minivan Sales To Rise in Women over 45

[ 4 ] June 23, 2010

ARE WE ALWAY GOING TO DRIVE THESE DARN MINIVANS? Apparently!


HONK SURVEY SUGGESTS THAT MINIVAN SALES ARE   POISED TO RISE AS US POPULATION AGES

 After years of declining sales,minivans may be poised for a comeback.

Though minivans are most often associated with young families, a study by car-shopping website, Honk found an interesting group of minivan owners (13.3% of survey respondents) who had no children at all. Many of these owners were of retirement age and explained that their minivan purchase was influenced heavily by the needs of their multi-generational family and a desire to stay mobile as they aged.

Honk analyst, Matt Cragin notes, “The first wave of the enormous Baby Boom generation is just now reaching retirement age. If even just a fraction of those Boomers choose to go down the same path as the respondents in this survey, minivan sales will rise substantially in the coming years.”

The study highlighted the fact that minivans are well suited to older drivers and aging bodies. With a ride height that’s taller than cars but lower than sport utility vehicles, respondents explained that it’s easy to get in and out of the vehicle. Power sliding doors and rear hatches ease strain when loading cargo and were called out as popular features.

Respondents also explained that the minivan’s upright seating position and large windows helped them to feel more confident and in control of their vehicles. The excellent visibility is especially important for older drivers who tend to narrow their view ahead as peripheral vision fades and backs and necks begin to ache. By reducing the physical strain of driving, minivans help older drivers maintain their mobility and freedom as they age.

“It’s easier to get in and out of and the seating position is old man friendly,” joked one respondent.

The Honk study also found that minivans were considered a vital link that kept older respondents connected to their families. Three rows of seating provide comfortable accommodations for adult children and small grandchildren, allowing the whole family to ride together in one vehicle.

Respondents also noted that the vehicle’s kid-friendly design meant that Grandma and Grandpa were able to pick up the grandchildren and babysit without the hassle of trading cars with Mom and Dad.

Asked why she purchased a seven-seat minivan, one respondent summed up with, “I have five adorable grandkids – ha!”

“Baby Boomers may not resist minivans when the time comes,” notes Cragin. “They were the generation that popularized the vehicle as young parents in the 1980s, after all, “suggesting that many Boomers will feel right at home once they get back behind the wheel. 


What do you think?  Will you be driving a minivan when you are 80? 



Information provided by http://www.honk.com/.


Blog Note:  Blogger was not compensated in any fashion for this post.

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Namemaker Clothing Label and Pesonalized Ribbon Review

[ 1 ] June 23, 2010
 Quality Since 1938
What the Company Says: Namemaker is the clothing labels expert. They offer personalized woven clothing labels, iron-on woven clothing labels, 100% woven clothing labels, sewing, quilting, knitting & iron on labels, camp iron on clothing labels, personalized ribbons and wedding favors ribbons. Their personalized clothing labels are the best quality clothing labels available on the market. Many vendors sell woven clothing labels, and many of these vendors are actually selling Namemaker’s sewing labels. Buy Namemaker clothing labels direct and save money and time!  
Personalized Printed Ribbons are great for every occasion. Our personalized printed ribbon quality is unmatched. Try our personalized favor ribbon for wedding favor ribbons, personalized birthday ribbons, personalized christmas ribbons, even use our personalized ribbon for bar/bat mitzvahs, christenings & more. Name Maker’s  personalized printed ribbons are unmatched in quality.

Want your gift to stand out? Wrap it in Personalized Letterpress Gift Wrap! Namemaker can custom imprint your message onto one of their many luxurious, heavyweight gift wraps, using their exclusive letterpress technique. Choose your imprint color, typestyle and any wording to create a unique gift wrap for holidays, and all occasions. Many styles to choose from: modern classic stripes and dots, stylish trends, eco-chic recycled wraps, fun kid designs, and more. Jumbo rolls (6′ x 24″) start at $10.95. Namemaker’s personalized gift wrap also makes a great gift for the person who has everything! Awarded “Best New Product” at National Stationery Show.



You will love Namemaker’s Products and appreciate their quality.  Their selection is extremely comprehensive.  What I really liked is how you can just create your own message.  It was neat that you could choose pre-made designs or you could go completely custom and get your own labels woven.  Namemaker’s website is super easy to use and navigate.  The pictures sold the products for me!  Prices for Clothing labels are $16.00 for 20 Labels,  Personalized Printed Ribbon  is 10 yards for $14.00 and up, and Personalized Gift Wrap is $19.00 for a 6 foot roll.  I think when you want to say “Special” there is nothing like personalized products.   Visit www.namemaker.com !
Blog Disclosure:  A review sample was provided for review purposes.  No other compensation was provided.
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Have you heard of Swyping or Swype? Typing may soon be passe!

[ 9 ] June 22, 2010
Newest Technology from Swype makes Touchscreen Typing a Breeze!


How many times have you “Fat-fingered” your typing on your new fancy phone and ended up with Gobble-dy-gook?  While not available yet on Iphone or Apple products, a new technology called “Swype” is currently available on 7 smartphones on various platforms.  By year end, Swype technology will be operating on over 50 models worldwide.

Currently Swype is available for Android phones. A limited edition Beta for your Android phone can be downloaded here:  http://beta.swype.com/  My son has this lovely little Beta on his new Android phone–it is COOOOOOL!  Watch the video below to see Swyping for yourself!



So what do you think?  Do you think Swyping will overtake typing?   Women over 45 is this a relevant technology for you?

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Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion ! $50 is on the line!

[ 4 ] June 22, 2010

Enter for a Chance to Win Fun Summer Prizes and $50 Gift Cards

Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion

Moms and kids just want to have fun and Rayovac has the power to make it happen!
From June 21st through July 20th, we are empowering families to have fun through the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion.

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First, show us you “like” the brand and products on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/rayovac and together with expert moms at 5MinutesForMom, we will offer up great daily summertime family tips and a chance to win great prizes.
Then access and complete the entry form on Rayovc’s website at www.rayovac.com/PowersYourSummer. Simply tell us how you’ll power your fun this summer each day for a chance to win prizes ranging from Cameras and Bikes to Camping Supplies and a Summer Supply of Rayovac Batteries! No trick questions here! There is no correct answer to how you and your family add the Power of Fun to your summer! Must be a US resident and 18 or older at the time of entry to enter this Promotion, the Twitter Event or the Blogger Promotion.

Blog Disclosure: “The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion won a prize package from Rayovac.”

Rayovac Powers Your Summer Twitter Event

Join Rayovac and 5MinutesForMom for a Twitter Event to support the exciting Rayovac Powers Your Summer Promotion. The Twitter Event will feature more than 20 fun giveaways from Rayovac ranging from a summer supply of Rayovac Batteries to $50 Target Gift Cards.

Rayovac Powers Your Vacation Summer Promotion Twitter Event
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #rayovac
Follow: @Rayovac_Battery, @5minutesformom, @CirclePRMary

Blog Disclosure: “The first 99 bloggers to promote the Rayovac Powers Your Summer Twitter Event won a prize package from Rayovac.” ..

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