The one necessity when making a beach trip is beach towels. Don’t forget your Vera Bradley Towel on your check list this year. This oversized and absorbent towel is the undeniably fashionable choice for your beach trip this year!

Before this ring went on sale, you could blow your entire stimulus check on it; but now, thanks to the beauty of sales, the only thing that’s getting stimulated is your jewelry collection. So go ahead and adorn your finger with this 1 1/10 ct. cushion cut green amethyst ring with pavé diamonds and a sparkle to boot. I’m sure the economy will still appreciate your effort!

Ready to update your lashes? This revolutionized mascara from Lancôme not only makes applying mascara easier, but helps to lengthen and separate as well. The applicator is actually made of rubber, so no more clumsy, stiff mascara brush! The flexible bristles coat every lash from bottom to top and give you that flawless finish we all want.

Who doesn’t love a good game of tag? Kelly tagged me in her blog, so, as the rules of the game go, I’m it!

1. Where Were You Ten Years Ago?

As much as Kelly will give me hell for this one, I was 12 (and three-quarters)… right smack in the middle of my awkward years. I had just finished my 7th grade year, and was decked out with braces and a bad haircut. I believe I had my first boyfriend around this time, and after 3 weeks I had one of my friends break up with him for me. Now that’s class.

2. Five Items on Your To-Do List Today

1. Go to the gym
2. Get my oil changed
3. Check out the Altima Coupe at Nissan
4. Work on some freelance stuff
5. Go to bed before midnight

3. Snacks I Enjoy

• Cheese cubes
• Almond Accents
• Brie and Crackers
• CHOCOLATE (especially with raspberry)

4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?

I would give a portion to a charity I care about (most likely Multiple Sclerosis research), and a portion to my church. Then I would spoil myself and my loved ones. One lake house, one house close to my family, a boat, some new clothes, a few fabulous trips, and a flawless retirement plan for me; and a few well deserved gifts for my loved ones.

5. Places I would Live

Anywhere in the South (but I’ll be traveling every chance I get!)

Greek sandals are all the rage.  All stores have them, everyone is wearing them, so how can you stand out in a crowd of fashionable footwear?  The answer: Melissinos.  These Greek sandals are just that, Greek.  Yup, that’s right, they are straight out of Greece.  How about that for authentic?

From de-squeaking doors to shooing flies, you’ll never think of WD-40 the same… or use it for the same thing.

WD-40…

1. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
2. Protects silver from tarnishing.
3. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
4. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
5. Gives floors that ‘just-waxed’ sheen without making it slippery.
6. Keeps flies off cows.
7. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
8. Removes lipstick stains.
9. Loosens stubborn zippers.
10. Untangles jewelry chains.
11. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
12. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
13. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
14. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
15. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
16. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
17. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
18. Removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor.
19. Gives your kid’s play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
20. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers. (tell your man about this one)
21. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
22. Makes an umbrella easier to open and close.
23. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
24. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
25. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
26. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
27. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running.
28. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools. (Another for your honey.)
29. Removes splattered grease on stove.
30. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging. (Nice!)
31. Keeps pigeons off the balcony. (They hate the smell)
32. Removes all traces of duct tape.
33. Some say it can even relieve arthritis pain!
34. Protects the Statue of Liberty from natural elements. (Interesting New York trivia)
35. Attracts fish if sprayed on the lure. (Impress your man with this one)
36. Takes the sting away from fire ant bites and stops the itch.
37. Removes crayon from walls.

A very unfortunate occurrence caught me by complete surprise today. My sweet, sweet kitty (well, 13 year old kitty) had to be put down today. About a week ago she came inside from one of her daily outings with a gash on her back leg. I never once thought that her injury would lead to worse things, but it all went down hill from there. By Sunday she was incohearant and frail. Needless to say, upon a visit to the vet today we were told she was very ill and her vitals showed signs of oncoming kidney failure and diabetes. The decision was made to put her to sleep, and so it was done.

Everyone was very considerate today, and I appreciate it more than you know! In the midst of my mourning, one of my coworkers, Debi, mentioned an adorable idea that she had come up with when she lost her pet a few years back, and I had to share it!

In remembrance of a pet, use their collar or tags to create a Christmas ornament for your tree! This way, every Holiday season when your whole family, pets included, are gathered, you can remember your passed pet and smile :)

No, you won’t be seeing her face on the big screen any time soon, but you will be hearing her voice. Her song, “Labels or Love” is the new Sex and the City movie theme song. Here it now in this People article.

You may not know it, but your hair is crying for help! It’s stressed out, tired, and tense. Everyday it’s tossed and tangled from the same stresses you encounter everyday. Remember that guy standing in front of you blowing his cigarette smoke right in your face? Or how about the lady at the bank who conveniently sneezed your way? Well, your hair didn’t appreciate them any more than you did. How about giving it a little therapy to come home to? Goody has come out with a new tool to do just that. These brushes will deflake, add luster, or protect your color… depending on what the doctor prescribes.