Say Yes to the Dress

The Author of this post is Cheryl Martinez

Recently one of my best friends got engaged.

The second she had the ring on her finger she wanted to get out and start shopping for the piece de resistance of a wedding, the show stopper wedding gown. She wanted to go all over town searching and searching for the most perfect wedding dress on Earth and was not stopping until she found “the one.”

I, being the good maid of honor that I am, went along with her to every appointment and saw each and every dress. All one hundred ninety nine of them. I say this as if I am complaining but I’m not. I actually love wedding dress shopping and I can’t wait until I get to do it for myself. In fact, my favorite show on television right now is Say Yes to the Dress on TLC. I love watching all the lucky girls with all their fascinating stories of how they met their man or their journeys to getting down the aisle.

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Electronic Cigarette - Is it for You?

Are you a smoker?

We've constantly heard the warning that cigarette smoking is dangerous to one's health but if you are one of those who just cannot let go of this habit, let me share with you a product called blu electronic cigarette or bluCigs.

Electronic Cigaretter vs. Traditional Cigarettes
Unlike traditional cigarettes, bluCigs does not burn or use tobacco. In addition, bluCigs doesn't contain the smoke, ash and smell associated with traditional tobacco cigarettes but still provide users with a small dose of nicotine and flavoring while allowing them to satisfy their smoking needs. There's no second hand smoke, only water vapor so it is considered more socially acceptable than traditional ones too. bluCig is also 50% cheaper than buying cigarettes .

Should smokers use bluCig? Not at all times. Remember that bluCigs should not be used by children, pregnant or breast feeding women, people with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or people taking medicines for asthma or depression. In addition, you should also consult your physician before using any electronic cigarette product.

If you're thinking of using bluCig or other electronic cigarette to quit smoking, NO, you can't do that too. bluCig shouldn't be used as a quit smoking device as it has not been approved by the FDA as a cessation device.

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No More Rack is Crazy!!!

The internet can be crazy at times. It's just so full of information that sometimes, I can't help but be overwhelmed by all the data and facts that's available for all to access.

Oh, did I mention crazy too? Well, it's because I was looking for online deals and stumbled over a site called No More Rack. Guess what I found out when I visited nomorerack.com? Crazy and insane deals!

Let me tell you why nomorerack deals are insane:
  1. It's where you can you get a Mattel Barbie Collector Palm Beach swim suit doll (valued at $69.95) for free. You just need to refer 25 friends to avail of this offer. There are other friend deal available daily - meaning, as long as you refer friends to nomorerack, you can easily snag free products daily.
  2. You get a Flipo cell phone light for free and save $15. There are different free products everyday - a deal available to members.
  3. You can buy a Diadora men's and women's sport watches for just $35 - that's 83% off its retail price of $200. There are other products that are sold at 60% to 90% retail prices every single day. So cool and insane!
  4. Shipping is only $2 - that's a per product flat fee rate! No international shipping though but a good news for everyone in the USA, right?
  5. Insanity Deals! Aside from their regular daily deals, thousands of extra deals with unbelievable prices are available on their site as well. Check these out:
  • Apple iPad - $43.20
  • Louis Vuitton GM Handbag - $18.10
  • Gucci Sunglasses - $9.51
  • Apple iPhone 4S – $51.12
  • Amazon Kindle Fire Full Color 7″ Multi-touch display , Wi-fi – $17.91
  • Apple iPod touch – $18.26
  • Sony VAIO VPC-YB33KX/S Laptop – $37.79
  • Garmin GPS – $22.71
  • EOS Rebel XS SLR Digital Camera – $$19.77
  • Playstation 3 – $26.54
  • Prada Saffiano Lux Handbag – $23.19
  • Signature GG Gucci Logo Suede Ankle Boots – $29.44
  • Movado Medalist Ladies Black Swiss Quartz Watch – $32.92
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0″Plus 16G with Wi-fi – $17.82
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Oh, if it were all up to me, I'd like to snag an Apple iPad, a techie gadget that I've been dreaming of for some time now. If not, then there's also that Playstation 3 that for sure, my whole family will love.

How about you, what products would you like to have? Do you think that these deals from No More Rack are crazy? Well, if you see how great the would-be savings are, then you'll probably agree with me.

Baby 2GO

The cutest bundle of joy is without a doubt, a baby. With this kind of joy comes serious responsibility, though, towards the baby and the family. Thus taking care of the little one while providing for the family basic needs entails provision for baby care, like a baby carrier.

Whoever invented the baby carrier has his invention adapted in all corners of the globe from generation to generation. The type may vary from one culture to the other but the purpose remains the same.

A baby sling is another provision for baby care wherein wearer could take baby along while doing some needed activity like shopping. Baby slings remind me of colorful fabric used by native women in an Asian country I visited. The cloth is sewn together or knotted securely and worn around the neck. The baby is placed inside the cloth. This cloth can also be turned into something like a hammock. Tied at one end and attached to a sturdy beam of the house, the cloth can be gently rocked to and fro, lulling the little one to sleep.

I get to attend a baby shower every so often. Since I do double jobs I find it practical to purchase baby items during a store sale. I buy an assortment of baby clothes and toys, to baby carriers, ring slings and sturdy colorful fabrics which could be turned into baby slings.

After all, I come from a large family. A baby is expected every now and then.