Juicy Couture'

So I was in TJ Maxx the other day and noticed they got a shipment of Juicy Couture' clothing.  When I think of Juicy, I think of velour track suits which are not really my style…but to each his/her own! J

But I was surprised to see the Juicy label in some really cute clothes like this:

And the best part was the clothes were half price!  Along with Women’s clothing you can also find handbags, jewelry and of course track suits at www.juicycouture.com.

 

I would love to hear your reviews of Juicy clothes…since I don’t own any…yet… J

Happy shopping!

Well Kiss My Face!

Located in New York’s Hudson Valley, Kiss My Face operates out of a former feed store/converted barn. The company was started by 2 vegetarians searching for healthy body care products. They offer liquid soaps, shower gels, toothpastes, shaves, deodorants, hair products, sunscreen, lip color, and more!

Want to know the whole Kiss My Face story?  Go to: http://www.kissmyface.com/kmfstory.html



All products are made in the USA except the toothpaste (Italy) and the olive oil soap (Greece).

They use no artificial colors, no animal testing, no animal ingredients, and no unnecessary chemicals.

You can find KMF products online at www.kissmyface.com or at local retailers such as Walgreens, Wal-mart, CVS, or GNC.

Check em out and let me know what you think!

Happy Face Kissing!

Maui is calling...

I really miss living in Maui…walking to class in the morning and picking a plumeria to put in my hair, the smell of the ocean and the tropical flowers and fruits…

The scents of Hawaii are amazing!  This company really helps you “Remember Maui”!  It specializes in handmade soaps and lotions, made in Hawaii, with the scents of all the tropical flowers you love. 

 

My favorite is the Plumeria lotion.  I also like the Tuberose lotion (it was left for us in a gift basket on our honeymoon).   They have many different scents such as Coconut Mango, Mango Mandarin, Gardenia, Plumeria, Pikake (not sure what this smells like), Hana Rain, Tuberose, White Ginger, Lavender, and Lavender/Hibiscus.

Check out http://www.remembermaui.com/ to remember Maui in all its wonderfulness!

Aloha!

Did Someone Need A Doctor?

Manufactured in Fenton, MO, the Rug Doctor is a carpet cleaning machine that combines brush action, warm soapy water and a strong vacuum to produce professional results.  I have rented a Rug Doctor to clean my carpets and they work great!  You can usually rent them at Food Lion, Farm Fresh, Bloom, Kroger, and various hardware stores.  They are also available for purchase starting @ $700 but unless you plan on cleaning your carpets and your whole neighborhood’s carpets, you can probably just rent one.   

Check em out at http://www.rugdoctor.com/!

Happy Cleaning!



Need Some Balance?

I have always loved New Balance shoes.  They are the most comfortable pair of running shoes I have ever owned. 

I used to think they were kind of dorky because my high school gym teacher Coach Coggins used to wear the old-school New Balance.



Now they kind of look cool.

But I really like these mainly because they are purple! J And they are reasonably priced at $57.79.

 

“25% of all New Balance shoes sold in North America are produced by our US workforce using US and imported materials”  according to their website http://www.newbalance.com/. 

Make sure you check the label before you buy.

Happy Balancing!

"Brad's Drink"...uh huh!

In 1898, a pharmacist named Caleb Bradham created Pepsi Cola in New Bern, NC. Now, many years later, PepsiCo is the 2nd largest food and beverage business in the world.  Their headquarters is in Purchase Hamlet, Harrison, NY. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PepsiCo)

PepsiCo North America’s brands include, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi ONE, Pepsi Twist, Pepsi Vanilla, Wild Cherry Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mountain Dew Code Red, Mountain Dew Live Wire, Sierra Mist, Mug, Slice, Aquafina, Dole Single-Serve Juices, Tropicana Juice Drinks, and SoBe (according to http://www.pepsi.com/PepsiLegacy_Book.pdf). 

I have always been more of a Coca Cola girl but I do really like Mountain Dew.  Great for a pick me up when there is no Starbucks in sight!  And you all know that Pepsi products can be found pretty much anywhere: restaurants, drug stores, grocery stores, quickie marts, 7-11s, etc...

A random thought...who remembers Michael Jackson’s hair being caught on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial?  I think that was about the time he came out with his “Bad” album.  Alas, I am showing my age!

Pepsi has proven to be an all-American brand...although I did see it stocked in some stores in China when we were there, so it is gaining in popularity.

If you live in NC you’d better drink it, otherwise you may be run out of town! (I’m kidding...kind of)

Happy Carbonating!

The Buzz about Bees

It all started with bee hives and lip balm. Burt’s Bees has grown into a company with an amazing product line of natural products that are good for your body and environmentally friendly. I love their Milk and Honey Body Lotion.  It smells amazing and makes your skin soft as a baby’s.

Check out their website http://www.burtsbees.com/ to see the many different products they offer including facial and body skin care, hair care, baby care, men’s grooming, and outdoor remedies.

This company has a special place in my heart because they are located in Durham, NC not far from where I grew up.

You can find Burt’s Bees products at many stores such as Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Trader Joes.

Which Burt’s Bees products have you tried?

Happy Buzzing! 

Mixing it up

I think most women at some point in their lives want a KitchenAid mixer. KitchenAid has been making stand up mixers since 1919 and is a brand of Whirlpool Corp. They make Stand Mixers and Blenders at their Greenville, OH facility. Their coffee grinders are made in India and assembled in Greenville (not quite sure what that means but there it is).

I first fell in love with these mixers when I saw my sister in law's (she has the coolest kitchen stuff!)  I think we were making cookies and she made it look so easy...put the ingredients in and turned it on to mix.  Sooo easy!

So the Aqua Sky mixer is on my Amazon wish list if any of you are feeling generous! 

Do any of you have this product?  If so, have you tried the pasta maker attachment?  You know how I love pasta!

Happy mixing!

Lucky us!

I discovered Lucky Brand Jeans at the Williamsburg Prime Outlet mall in VA. Actually I saw these jeans from afar in Hong Kong but everything is expensive in HK so I didn't actually go in the store. Lame, I know... 

When I did finally go to the Williamsburg outlet, I was impressed by their selection of jeans. The store employee told me they had a fit for every body type. Seeing is believing my friend!  I tried on the Zoe bootleg and loved them!

Lucky products are manufactured in the USA, Mexico and Sri Lanka. All USA-manufactured Lucky jeans are made in Vernon, near downtown Los Angeles. In addition, the jeans manufactured in the United States are all hand-made, and all the detailing is done by hand, except for the actual washing process.

The Zoe bootleg jean and Charley Flare are a couple of the jeans that are made in the USA. They cost around $100 new so they are a little pricey. 

Check em out at http://www.luckybrand.com/


Happy Shamrocks! 

So what chu want????

So...I am wondering what types of things you would like to see on this blog...clothing, shoes, makeup, hair care, food, etc etc etc...

What products would you like me to find that are made in the USA?  What products do you have the most trouble finding that are made in the USA?  I have noticed that clothing is probably hardest thing for me to find.  My favorite stores usually carry clothing made in China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, but no USA label.

So tell me what you would like to see on this blog and I will do my best!!!

Happy Tuesday!

Minerals Minerals Minerals...

Bare Minerals foundation is my favorite summer makeup made in the USA!!!  I love mineral makeup because it’s so light on the skin and it matches my very fair skin tone.  I use the Fair shade (the very lightest one because I am a really WHITE girl!) J

http://www.bareescentuals.com/

This makeup has pretty good coverage.  I use their foundation (Fair), their concealer (Bisque),their all over color (True) as a blush and their eye shadows. I like the Glimmer shadows for some extra bling on the eyes.  My sister in law introduced me to this makeup and I really love it for everyday use.  However, I don’t recommend wearing it for photos as it is pretty natural looking so you won’t look like you have much makeup on.

One more thing I love about Bare Minerals…the Primer! 

Prime Time is pretty much amazing.  It helps your makeup apply evenly and stay on.  I highly recommend this!

Which products have you tried and liked or disliked?

Happy Minerals! J

I heard it from the Gilmore Girls...Kiehl's!

So I was watching Gilmore Girls…one of my all time favorite shows and they kept mentioning Kiehl’s products.  I obviously do not live in the posh Yale student, trust fund, rich girl world so I had never heard of these products…so of course I looked them up.  Lo and behold, they are made in the USA!

http://www.kiehls.com/

Kiehl’s offers a variety of products including skin care, body treatments, products for men, hair care and baby products. 

One of the favorites is the Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub.  This scrub is a natural exfoiliator and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean.  It is a bit pricey at $28, so I am always on the lookout for this at places like TJ Maxx or Ross.  I am also interested in trying out their Facial Moisturizer Starter Kit. 

It is hard to find a facial for $29.50 so this is on my want list for sure!

Let me know if you have tried Kiehl’s products and what you think about them!

Happy Facial-ing! J

 

Victoria's Secret Garden Collection

I had a pleasant surprise when I checked the bottom of my body butter tonight.  It is Made in the USA and I had no idea!  


I have always loved the Victoria's Secret Garden Collection.  There are 12 different scents and Love Spell is my favorite.  You can buy the scents in a body butter (shown above), body lotion, body mist, body wash, hand and body cream, eau de toilette, bath and shower cream, hand sanitizing gel, and even shampoo and conditioner!


So many ways to smell good!  You can check out these products at www.victoriassecret.com.


Happy Scents and Smells to you!