Diet 4 Success

I am the administrative assistant for one of those big muckety-muck, high faluting executives in a big company. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my job and I even like my boss (most days). But some of the things I have to do seem, well, like something my boss should do himself. Anyway, the other day my boss comes to me and tells me that he wants me to get a nice executive gift for a client he’s trying to impress. That’s fine but I had to practically interrogate my boss to get him to give me enough about the client that I felt like I could pick out something this client would like.

Fortunately for me, this client loves golf, in fact he is something of a fanatic about the sport. So a well thought out golf gift that he can display in his office, should be just the ticket. I’m thinking of either a display case for golf balls he collects when he plays courses around the world or a fine golf print. In any case, I’m off to The Golf Collection where I’ve shopped before and I know I can find something just right at a price that my boss won’t object to. Mission accomplished! Now I only wonder what my boss will ask me to do tomorrow.

Several months ago I was perusing the web as I often do and happened to stumble upon one of the neatest products I have ever seen. The product that caught my attention was a one of a kind 3-in-1 Tri Fold Poker/Craps and Roulette Table Top. I was so intrigued with the product concept and design that I purchased one on the spot. Poker Gaming Products.com has them at a truly reasonable price and I received it within several days after ordering. Read more…

I can’t believe it, but Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and that means I need a Valentines day gift idea. I want to make a romantic dinner for my boyfriend. Something special that he’ll remember, and I can actually prepare without gourmet cooking skills. We’ve been dating for a year, and he’s not a picky eater, so that helps, but instead of going out and dealing with all the crowds, I thought a romantic dinner at home just the two of us would be nice. We’re homebodies at heart. I started looking through cookbooks for ideas I found a great one; fondue.

It’s seems so 60’s, but you know it’s made a resurgence. There is even a restaurant near my house that serves nothing but fondue. I’m planning a simple dinner of grilled salmon, wild rice pilaf, a green salad, good French bread, wine and chocolate fondue for desert. I’ll use strawberries, pound cake, marshmallows for dipping in the warm chocolate sauce. I love the idea, and think he will too. It’s super easy, and it’s romantic. I bought a great cast iron fondue set online. It’s part of the Rachael Ray Collection. It has two handles for easy transportation, it’s porcelain covered cast iron, so the heat distribution is even, it will retain its heat, and clean up easily. It has a 1.5 quart capacity comes with 6 forks, stands on its own base and has a fuel holder. Best of all, I can use it over and over again. I may even plan a party and serve cheese fondue for an appetizer. I think that’s original! It’s given me new inspiration, and I can’t wait to use it.

My kitchen is overdue for some updating. Of course, it would be a lot easier to tackle it if I had more time and money to do it all. But for now I know I can take care of some of the smaller things that will make the room look a lot nicer. For one thing, I have a lot of clutter on my counter top that needs to be addressed. There are the different stacks of paperwork that needs to be cleared away, plus I need to find a nice organizer to use for the future to prevent future pile ups. I also need to put away some of my smaller appliances that we don’t use as often and find a place for some of my favorite teas and treats. I think a colorful ceramic canister set will add a nice, attractive finish to my kitchen counter. Read more…

Easter is considered the most important festival of the year. This festival celebrates the return to life of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity, after His Crucifixion. The Easter festival is replete with a number of customs as well as traditions consisting of Easter bunny, Easter egg as well as kids easter baskets containing a number of Easter gifts in the form of various goodies and cookies. Come Easter, and one can see a number of people becoming busy collecting varieties of gift items for their loved ones. Read more…

Quality stability balls are not as glamorous as buying the latest high tech gadget, but what they are are functional tools that will give you enjoyment just as much. Let’s face it, if you look and feel good your productivity will increase. That alone is worth the effort of exercise. With 2009 coming to an end and we look ahead to 2010 you have to ask yourself how important is your health? Don’t neglect the tools of the trade that doesn’t have the pizzazz as say a new cell phone, but owning some new exercise equipment will not cost you an arm and a leg, plus you do not need to sign up for a two year service contract. Read more…

The Herugrim sword belongs to the great King Theoden who a great warrior and is King of  Rohirrim which is the Horse-lords or Rohan. This Sword was used by the fearless King during his defense in the Helm’s Deep. This sword is a beautiful replica of the sword that was in the movie LOTR and is beautifully created by United Cutlery. Read more…

Poker has been one of the most passionate games on our planet and has also come back in a big way recently. If you are associated with organizing the game at your home, you require poker supplies that are of high quality and at the same time affordable also. Read more…

When you need a gift, you need it! My granddaughter wanted nothing for her birthday except a blue butterfly necklace, and she had to have in within a week of when she mentioned it! Don’t get me started on how spoiled I think she is; but what can you do? Actually, I took it as a challenge to see if I could actually get one in such a short amount of time. Just to make it interesting, I gave myself a day to find it. Well, it took me most of that day to narrow down the butterfly gift choices, and then I decided to check out just one more site. Am I glad I did! Read more…

Got a well? Well (no pun intended), we know how important it is to know the quality of your water.  The traditional way was to send in a water sample to a laboratory and wait weeks for the results,never mind the cost!  Now there is a water test kit that can do nine important tests for less than 25 dollars. And you do it from the comfort of your home.  This test tests for bacteria, lead, nitrates, nitrides, pH, chlorine, copper, pesticides, and total hardness of water. Read more…

Many people cannot tell the difference between the real pair of sunglasses and a pair of replica knockoffs. The logos may be on the replica, but those are true wholesale knockoffs. There are other replicas that just look like the real thing, but have no logos, and are actually called designer inspired, not knockoffs. Many companies have a retail version of their high-end glasses and in the glasses world those are technically considered replicas. They are usually about one third of the price and are made by the same company as the real brand. Those are the best replicas. Read more…

Individuals feel most connected with nature when they are camping. This is because the alluring trees, grass,  hills, clear skies, and ponds become their new home for the short while they camp. There is so much beauty in these objects that it often takes many individuals breath away. Certain aspects of this scenery, however, can be overlooked with the naked eye. To see absolutely everything nature has to offer one should bring binoculars on their next camping trip, taking your portable screen tents. Read more…

I was just online looking for poker products and saw the most beautiful chip tray ever. I don’t typically like table chip trays because they are usually plastic and cheap looking. Well, when I saw this Oak Black Jack Table Tray I changed my mind. I am going to be purchasing one immediately and am sure it will add a new element to my gaming experience. Read more…

Every year we play a game at our house. My husband picks one thing he wants to do and I pick another and we compare at the end of the year as to who picked the best what. Our focus for 2009 was the outside living area in our backyard, which looked like something out of a dried up lot! Though we added grass and a deck, I had decided along time ago that what I wanted was one of those beautiful garden arbors with the high arch; the kind of thing you see in magazines. Read more…

If you want an interesting looking bonsai tree that’s a bit different from the standard Japanese bonsai trees, you may be interested in the Amur Maackia. This is an outdoor bonsai tree that actually comes from Russia. It features leaves that are slightly smaller than normal, and it’s a fairly slow growing bonsai tree. It features brown bark that has a shine to it, especially as the tree gets older. The Amur Maackia is a very hardy tree, and it’s also resistant to pests as well. When this Russian bonsai gets older, the white flowers that appear on it will start to stand up above its leaves. The Amur Maackia also features some very interesting above-ground roots. Read more…

Has your close friend or somebody you have known from some time lost a loved one?  Are you keen to visit that person and say a few comforting words.  Agreed that no matter what we do or say will bring back the loved one, but a few soothing words form known people will reduce the agony and mental shock of the bereaved person.  Whether we partake of good events or not, but it is our duty to console the loss of a person, with inexpensive & unique sympathy gifts. Read more…

Also known as the Dragon Ninjato Sword, the Masahiro Dragon Nin-to sword is an extremely sharp and fully functional ninjato sword made by Masahiro with flawless quality. Its straight blade made of fully sharpened high carbon steel was designed ideally for delivering the swift but sharp blows that ninjas would. Read more…

My cookware set has seen better days. I have used and abused my favorite pots and pans for a number of years and it shows. Of course, it was a low-budget set so I’m just grateful that they’re still as useful as they are, considering what I’ve put them through. They’ve been with me through numerous moves into various kitchens, and somewhere along the way I’ve lost a cover or two. So I’ve set aside some money to treat myself to a fabulous new set of cookware. I want something that not only performs well but that can last for years without looking to beat up either. I’ve decided to go with a colorful set, like this gorgeous Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel 10 Piece Cookware Set. Read more…

If you are barreling towards your wedding day, it may be time to pick out what you are going to give the groomsmen for a gift. Most guys go with an engravable item because it’s more personal. Sometimes the wedding date is added as a second line after the groomsman name.

Perhaps the most popular groomsmen gifts are beer mugs or pilsner glasses. Most every guy can use a good sports mug whether they drink beer or not. There are tons of styles to choose from - I’ve even found beer mugs with pewter emblems for groomsmen, best man and ushers.

For those on a limited budget, you will want to keep what you spend as low as possible. You may even think that you can not afford a great personalized gift but you would be wrong. At Eye Candy Gift I found a huge display of beer mugs and pilsner glasses. All could be engraved for free and they even had a cheap engraved beer mug (yes etched glass) for under $15 each. When you add to that the discount you get with their ‘buy one get one 25% off’ sale, it’s a tremendous value - check it out today.

The game of poker is full of enthusiasm and the players don’t like to compromise with any thing. They want the real feel of the poker chips and the sets so that even if the game is played inside the house it gives the feeling of casino and the original game. The texture of the poker chip sets increases the passion of the players and doubles the enjoyment and excitement. Read more…

Last spring I told my husband our deck looked plain and I wanted something to brighten it up so it wouldn’t look like everybody else’s deck in the neighborhood. You know how that is in some of the newer sub-divisions; we all look like we live in the same cookie cutter house with the same cookie cutter deck! I’m an artist and I wanted something to look like this was an artist’s house. So he found some great deck caps to go on the deck posts and we carried that out to the fence posts as well. They are made out of wood and though they were beautiful, I custom painted each one and had a blast! Read more…

People love to spend their free time pursuing activities which they like. Weekends and holidays are special as they leave scope for pursuing things which are important. Those who love camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking or hunting look forward to this free time when they can pack their knives and embark on a nature trip. The outcome of such trip depends largely on planning and executing your plans. Read more…

These elegant gold butterfly earrings are exquisite! When you have a wife who generally goes for diamond butterfly earrings, you breathe a sigh of relief when she can pick out a pair in 14K gold! But forget the sterling silver butterfly earrings; it just won’t happen. That’s OK; I love my wife and don’t mind finding things she adores, no matter how pricey. After 35 years, we still love each other. Read more…

If you currently subscribe to cable television, you are surely familiar with the many offers for cable internet service. On the surface, it would seem that cable internet would be a good deal. After all, it is extremely fast and reliable. So, why should someone stick with DSL provider service when cable internet is so readily available? Honestly, it is because there are more than a few “troubling issues” with cable internet that some may not be aware of. In fact, cable internet is sorely lacking when it comes to internet service in a way far greater than some may realize. Read more…

I’m always looking for fun and different items for my home and especially my kitchen. I love shopping for new gadgets that can help my cooking tasks easier or decorative items that jazz up the room. One of my favorite recent finds was a beautiful handmade batik fabric bread basket. This great-looking basket isn’t just decorative, but it’s useful too. I bought a couple of them so I can it when I’m serving breads and rolls with dinner and use the other basket for the napkins and condiments too. Read more…