Method Cleaning, which can be found at Target stores across the country, is coming to NYC to transform the way we clean and to “rid homes of dirt, harsh chemicals, and nasty toxins."

From May 13 – June 7, they will have a pop-up shop located in SoHo, at 550 Broadway between Prince and Spring, where they will have Method Cleaning Products for sale. Additionally, they will have aroma stations and mix and match kits.

If you get tired from perusing the merchandise, you should pop a squat in their “Dirty Little Secret” cleaning confessional booth. There you can purge all those pent up feelings, musings, and even gossip, which will leave you feeling cleansed.

When you stop by, don’t forget to bring one of your everyday (read: toxic) cleaning products with you, so that you can do an even swap, at no charge, for a Method product.

The store will be open every day from 10am to 7pm, so don’t miss this opportunity.  

I was recently introduced to this website, IBelieveinBritney.com, which is a place for fans to come show support for the pop star, as well as request a sample of her fragrance, Believe.

All around the world people are coming to leave their mark on her World map, and to show their love for her. The site says, “Whether it’s your favorite song, favorite moment, or favorite fragrance, Britney has always been our favorite topic of conversation.”

Duh! This woman has been known for walking barefoot into public restrooms, falling asleep at parties, and saying things that are less than becoming. Although, it does seem that she has made a bit of a change recently. She was just gained more visitation with her sons, both of which currently live with her ex, Kevin Federline.

So, if you have love for Britney, or you want to request a free sample of her latest fragrance, which I must say smells quite nice, go to IBelieveinBritney.com

 

 

We've got the perfect contest to tell you about for Mother's Day. Hurry up and enter:

“mom’s philosophy” (www.yourmomsphilosophy.com), an interactive website launched by philosophy just in time for mother’s day, gives customers a meaningful way to celebrate their mothers’ wisdom while also creating a unique gift for Mom that will touch people everywhere. 

“mom’s philosophy” was created to engage philosophy customers in a whole new way.  they’ll be able to share stories, pictures and videos of one of the most important people in their lives, and can also connect with others through rating and commenting on other pages. In addition, non-philosophy customers will truly understand that the company is about living joyously, feeling well and being good to yourself and others. 

Anyone who creates a page will have the chance to win the ultimate gift for mom, a $1,200 shopping spree on philosophy.com. Each visitor to yourmomsphilosophy.com will be able to rate every page they read, and on mother’s day, philosophy will reveal the top 20 rated pages and everyone who visits the site that day will be able to vote for their favorite page to receive the grand prize. All 20 finalists will receive a philosophy gift basket, valued at $250 each.

How to Create a Page:

To get started, go to the site and click on “post mom’s philosophy.” You will be directed to a submission form where you can fill in all the appropriate information to share the lessons she has taught you, and then upload your favorite pictures or a video, if you choose. You can fill in your mom’s email address and elect to have philosophy send her a message about the page.  On mother’s day, mom will receive an email inviting her to read your tribute.

philosophy will review your story and post it within three days. Once your page is posted, you can invite friends and family to view and rate it, and others can even add their own perspectives by choosing the “build a family” link.

 

 

 

 

I had the opportunity to recently get both some celebrity gossip and an all-star manicure from celebrity manicurist Elle. She designed the color palette for Barielle, a nail care and nail color company, but also paints the fingers of many female stars, including singers, dancers, and actresses.

As I sat and received a meticulous nail shaping, Elle answered some of my celebrity questions – yes, I am nosey.

Who are some of the celebs that you have worked with?

“Jennifer Lopez, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Renee Zellweger.”

Have you seen Jennifer’s twins?

“Yes, I was just over there the other day – they are so cute. She had one of them in her hand while I was painting her other hand – she is superwoman. I mean she was asked if she wanted the baby to be held while she was getting her nails done, and she said, ‘No, I got it.’”

I loved being able to sit and chat with Elle, just as I imagined her celebrity clients do. She was warm and open, and gave me the best manicure my hands have ever seen. Too bad I can’t afford to have her stop by my house when I break a nail!

Check out our favorite celebrity fragrances, including two of Jennifer Lopez's scents.

TCBY, maker of real dairy yogurt and my all-time favorite -- the parfait sundae,  is giving away free cups and cones to all Mom's on Mother's day. For more details, and store locations, visit the TCBY Web site.

 
Additionally, if you're looking for other tasty treats, nothing says “I love you, Mom” better than a Mrs. Fields Cookie Cake! You can personalize the message to say whatever you want, and they are quick and easy to order either from your local store, or from MrsFields.com.

Happy Mother's Day, moms :)

I’ve got some coupons for you ladies to enjoy.

If you, your husband, or your little ones have curly hair, you will love this brand’s products.

Go to www.curls.biz and create a free account. Following that, you can take 15% off when ordering your favorite products, now through April 29th, 2008. Enter promo: redcarpet when you are checking out to receive the deal.

In honor of Earth Day, Tarte Cosmetics is offering 20% your total order, now through May 2nd, 2008, when you enter code: Earth08 at checkout. Tarte stands by the fact that their products are loaded with healthy, natural ingredients and free of mineral oil, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic fragrances.

Happy shopping!

It’s time to shed your tired plastic bags for something a little greener. NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing and tourism organization, has partnered with Whole Foods Market to launch limited-edition, 100% organic cotton shopping bags.  For each bag sold, Whole Foods Market will donate $1 to MillionTreesNYC.  These environmentally friendly bags will be on sale at all 16 Whole Foods Market stores in northern New Jersey, New York and southern Connecticut.  Bags will be sold throughout April for $11.99.

 

April also marks Whole Foods Market’s nationwide goal to eliminate plastic grocery bags at checkout by Earth Day – a key component of Mayor Bloomberg’s GreenNYC consumer education campaign to help New Yorkers live green.  Whole Foods Market will no longer offer plastic bags in its stores beginning on Earth Day, April 22.  Customers who do not have their own bags will be given recycled paper bags and encouraged to use their own disposable bags for future shopping.

MillionTreesNYC, a citywide collaboration between the Department of Parks & Recreation and the New York Restoration Project, is an initiative to plant and care for one million new trees across the five boroughs over the next decade.

I was lucky enough to try a product recently that I have been using each day since it landed on my doorstep. Mama Bomb Coconut Milk Bath Soak by Product Body is one of the best bath soaks I have ever tried. It doesn’t matter if I sit in the tub for 15 minutes or 35 minutes, I emerge with soft and silky skin.The Mama Bomb Bath Soak contains: coconut milk, oatmeal, baking soda, and tapioca.  

The Mama Bomb line is new for Product Body and is ideal for moms-to-be and new moms who are looking for a little extra moisture in their skin and a bit of pampering. All 4 of the products are 100% natural and don’t contain any parabens or preservatives.

Check out the line, which includes: Mama Bomb (a balm) in Original and Lemon and Mama Bomb Tangerine Whipped Dream (a luxurious lotion), at ProductBody.com!

Moms, have I got some help for you. Do you find yourself more forgetful than before you were pregnant, or before your little one(s) arrived? Do you rely on lists to ensure that you complete all of your daily tasks, or pick up all of the necessities for your home at the market? If so, let me introduce you to reQall.com – it is a FREE memory tool that you can use on your cell phone, home phone, smart phone, and personal computer.

It is so easy to use, you just need to register at reQall.com and then personalize it to you. According to the site, “reQall can send you a notice when you add something via the phone and can send you reminders before something is due. You can also get a daily summary email, kind of a daily to-do list. reQall can also regularly jog your memory using the same methods you've chosen for reminders. You can always see what you have in reQall via the web or hear what you have via your phone.”

 

Now, remembering birthdays, grocery lists, your children’s’ schedules, and all of those daily to-dos is a thing of the past.

Ready for another great resources? Do you hate getting junk mail and want to rid your mailbox of it forever? If so, let me introduce you to ProQuo.com -- it is a FREE tool that helps you to remove your name and personal information from thousands of marketing lists, data brokers, and other organizations that send you unsolicited mail.

To start, create an account at ProQuo.com and choose which catalogs and organizations you wish to have your name removed from -- it is that easy.

Check out both sites today to help make your life a little easier, and less cluttered.

 

 

 

 

OK, I think that I have a musical crush -- and it is on an American Idol! Every Tuesday I park my behind on the couch, usually with my laptop in my lap and work on the screen, to listen to the American Idol contestants. Truthfully there are only two or three that I actually enjoy listening to, and seeing what song they select. My favorite idol, by far, is David Cook. Each week I think that he just keeps getting better, and he truly does take risks, which is appreciated by the listeners, who are a bit tired of the literal translations that some of the idols give. I feel that he has a smooth tone to his voice, and his ability to hold notes just proves that he can indeed sing. Here was his performance last night that I loved:

Enjoy!