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The Best & Worst French Fries

2009-01-27T11:26:00.001-08:00

Yahoo.com Fresh Picks has just released their lineup of best & worst French fries. When we’re not dieting we love those yummy greasy stings of potatoes, we can’t get enough. But, we’re always dieting so we don’t ever get to indulge ourselves.

With Yahoo!’s list of the worst & best, you can see which came out on top with the least amount of calories, trans fat & saturated fat. They looked at seven popular fast food joints;

-Arby's Curly Fries

-Burger King's French Fries

-Carl's Jr.'s Natural-Cut Fries

-Dairy Queen's French Fries

-Jack in the Box's Natural Cut Fries

-McDonald's French Fries

-Wendy's French Fries

All in all, it looks like good ole’ Dairy Queen comes out ahead of the pack. I think we might just cheat on our diets today, we’re making a run to Dairy Queen.

Inaugurated in Style

2009-01-13T10:10:00.000-08:00

Check out this amazing leather collage-inspired designer clutch. Love it! Designer, Lynda Zamora has created a one of a kind clutch purse with news headlines of President-Elect Obama's presidential win. No two are alike. We love it, love it, love it.

It's your very own piece of history, etched forever in a designer bag. Wow! Celebrate Obama's Presidential Inauguration by rocking one of these.

You can find it online at boutiquemix.com

Girl Scout Cookies are Coming

2009-01-09T12:23:00.001-08:00

Today January 9th is official Cookie Kick-off Day! Those adorable little girl scouts will begin to canvas your neighborhood selling those deliciously guilty pleasures, Girl Scout Cookies. Yum!

All the favorites are back, Somoas, Trefoils, Thin Mints, Tagalongs! I can never just buy one box, I buy at least 4. I'm such a sucker for those cute little faces. It all goes to a great cause and they have fun doing it.

The Girl Scout Cookie program is much more than a fundraiser. It's a way for girls to earn money to realize their dreams, and it's a hands-on leadership and financial literacy program that begins with imagination. At the beginning of the sale girls will ask themselves, “What can we do for fun and learning with our cookie proceeds?” and “What can we do with our Cookie Sale money to help others?”

Whatever goals the girls choose to pursue, they will also build their leadership skills and improve their financial literacy as they discover, connect, and take action to make the world a better place. This cookie season, girls will have world of fun…while making a world of difference.

To find out more about the Girl Scouts visit their national website at girlscouts.org or the Northern California website at http://www.girlscoutsnorcal.org/

A Cup(Cake) of Good Stuff

2008-12-31T10:24:00.000-08:00

How fabulous are these cupcake containers? We think they are just adorable. We discovered them at the Museum of Modern Art store in San Francisco during our holiday week visit to the City.

Designed by Barbara Thompson, in 2007 these ingenious designed containers are made of plastic, lacquer and wood and are a festive way to serve any sweet treat.

You can find them at the San Francisco MoMA store or online at momastore.org - Currently on sale with prices starting at $26.95.

New Year Entertaining

2008-12-29T14:03:00.000-08:00

We love entertaining family & friends, especially during the holiday season but it's so hard to do when you have so many commitments this time of the year.

The WholeFoods Market website has made all that easier by offering numerous ideas & suggestions on how to kick up your holiday entertaining a notch or two. WholeFoods shares a fantastic selection of meaningful gifts, recipes and tips about entertaining, to wine pairings and holiday decor.

We've found their wine pairing list to be most useful. It really is a great resource when you need to be sure that the wine you've chosen will go perfectly with your meal. It also gives you suggestions on dessert wines, we like those best. This list is actually something you could use all year long when planning any meal. The Champange primer on the site is also quite useful, we used the Champagne Framboise recipe during our Christmas feast.

Lucy Pant - We adore

2008-12-24T10:15:00.000-08:00

We're crazy about Lucy! We are even more crazy about their "vital pant"! The fit is amazing and we can't get over just how comfortable they are. We bought them in every color. The lucy store in Santana Row in San Jose has a great selection and these pants are always in stock. Teresa at the Santana Row store will help you find everything to make your life easier.

Get an energy boost in the lucy Vital Pant™ — flattering fit and performance all in one. The lucy tech™ fabric wicks moisture away and provides a move-with-you wear for all your active endeavors. Pair with the vital jacket for a pulled together look that easily goes from workout to weekend.
♥ Active fit
♥ lucy tech™ fabric
♥ Available lengths: short, regular and tall
♥ Moisture wicking
♥ Contoured waistband

We also love the "Buy 2 select lucy tees for $40" deal. The one we are wearing right now is the Happy Buddha Tee, he who is telling us to "Live a Happy Life".

Get in touch with your spirit in the lucy Happy Buddha Tee. This lucy classic tee features a front center graphic of the enlightened Buddha giving the wise advice to "live a happy life"—a karma correct top for yoga or weekends.Originally designed between 2000 and 2003, and back by popular demand, lucy exclusive classic tees reflect the playful nature, active attitude and true spirit of lucy.
♥ Active fit
♥ short-sleeves

Find them in stores or online at www.lucy.com