Unique, reasonably priced costume jewelry (or as my Parisian friend calls it Bijoux Fantasy - everything sounds more seductive in French) that has been featured in a few magazines. http://baublebar.com/
Wen Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner
Ironically, my husband first requested this product and now I've adopted it. It doesn't contain sulfates, so there is no lather which is a paradigm shift that you will have to get used to, and you have to leave it on for about 5 minutes for it to work, but it does seem to be a healthy alternative to every day washing. In the directions, it says to use "16-20 pumps for medium length hair" - which is simply ridiculous. I use 5-7 pumps for my hair. If your hair is really greasy, it probably won't give it a proper cleansing. And don't expect your hair to look like the girls in the commercials - clearly they have had the benefit of a professional blow-out from "Chaz", but I do feel like my hair is softer and less frizzy.
http://www.wenhaircare.com/ Available on Amazon, like everything else in the world.
Greens First
A powdered version of greens that you can mix into your smoothies or whatever you prefer. Most greens supplements that I sampled make me feel like a horse trying to choke down a bunch of hay. These go down relatively smoothly and have a pleasant minty flavor.
http://www.greensfirst.com/index_2011.asp?node=2 You can also get this on Amazon.
Frozen Blueberries
These are tasty late afternoon snack when you really want to eat a bag of pirate booty, a box of thin mints, jar of peanut butter, etc. They are crunchy, satisfying and healthy and you can buy a GIANT bag (shocking I know) at Costco.
Organic Girl Super Greens
For some reason, these greens taste really great to me and they seem to last longer than other greens. Available at Whole Foods
Mother Denim
These are the most comfortable, soft jeans. They are pictured here in red, but they are available in other colors. You can find them at Fred Segal, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman. Sometimes they have them at JMR at the Gateway in Salt Lake City.
SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex
I have pretty sensitive skin and usually can't use Retin-A, but this retinol cream is perfect. I use it every other night in the winter, and every night in the summer. Apply a light moisturizer over the retinol once it has dried (see past blog "middle aged beauty routine" for further info). http://www.dermstore.com/long_100155-300109.htm?s_kwcid=TC%7C5319%7Cskin%20medica%20creams%7C%7CS%7Cb%7C9802861989&gclid=CMD8zrKgoa4CFQ5_hwodkgz8SQ
Pass the Popcorn board game
If your brain is filled with useless movie knowledge like mine, you will enjoy this game. My kids think I am both brilliant and cool when we play this game together (a rare occasion indeed). Good family fun, because I always win.
Ginger Ale and Vodka
My friend Amanda turned me onto this drink. Yummy and a refreshing break from the boring vodka/club soda combo. Whole Foods carries this brand of "superior" ginger ale.
Cucumbers
My friend Heidi sent me this info. Personally, I love cucumbers but always wrote them off as having no nutritional value. It seems I was wrong, "cucumbers contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, B5, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc." They can do everything from alleviate a hangover, to clear off a foggy mirror, to polish your shoes, to fix a squeaky hinge, and perhaps most importantly - rub away cellulite! Read on... http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/cucumbers-who-knew
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