Green Drink

Okay, talk about healthy! I heard green fresh juice is the best for you. I have been looking for a good recipe, and this one looks healthy and yummy. What a great way to revive your body at the start of the new year! Click here for the recipe.

Bath Mat

I love this bath mat! No more soggy rug. Native to Japan, Hinoki cypress wood is valued for its pleasing, fresh scent and anti-bacterial properties.
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Toothbrush Sanitizer

This would be a great gift for the kids. Put your toothbrush in the holder, press the button and your toothbrush is instantly sanitized! Or, throw your toothbrushes in the dishwasher, that's what we do. Although I think I might upgrade to this thing!

Smell Yummy

I found this fun item on Oprah's gift list. It's a floral fragrance stick. And it even comes with it's own pencil sharpener. I just might have to get this one for myself! And at only $30, it's a steal.

Holiday Color

I just bought these new OPI nail polishes, and I love them! It's great because you get four little bottles in all different colors. Featured here are Glamour Game, Brand New Skates, Little Red Wagon, and Don't Toy with Me! I have been using the metallics on my fingernails and the reds on my toes." Don't Toy with Me" is a burgundy sparkle that is seriously georgous ! These colors are perfect for the Holidays, and what a great stocking stuffer!

Free Desktops

Check out these cool desktops on pixiegirlpresents.com/desktops.

Sukie Iron-Ons

A fun gift for yourself or someone else. This book is filled with 30 pages of iron-ons to refresh any old shirt into something new!

Cookies

You can kiss regular oatmeal raisin cookies goodbye. I made these cookies this weekend and they are delicious! They make a great goodie to give to someone this holiday season.

Beach Cruiser

Gap is offering up this cool bike as a gift on their website! Adult and child sizes available. Dreaming of this one.

Kids Book

From the same author who wrote Ferdinand, How To Behave and Why is a fun book filled with humorous stick figures teaching life lessons, honesty and fairness. Plus, I think this book is so cute.

Animal Wooden Puzzle

This is a great learning tool for kids. It's definitely the coolest puzzle I've ever seen.

Fab Gifts Under $50

Lucky magazine is featuring some great gifts for under $50. There are a lot of good ones so go take a peak. These bright glasses are so much fun.

Me Book

Did any of you have a me book in Kindergarten? Well, if not here is your chance. This book is all about you! This book is a fill-in- the-blanks book that will reveal your fears, and dreams. What a great way to get it all written down. And, if your anything like me, I don't know the first thing about scrapbooking.

Toms Shoes

Okay, if you haven't heard of Toms shoes yet, I'll fill you in. I saw a guy wearing these in the mall. I went up to him and asked him about his shoes. He told me they were Toms shoes. For ever pair purchased a pair is sent to a child in need. There are tons of styles and colors for men, women, and kids. The kids running in this photo make me so happy! The shoes are super cute and comfy.

Mix it Up

Love these bright and colorful mixing bowls.

Walnut Breadboard

What a great idea! This breadboard catches all your crumbs. Not to mention it looks cool.

Thanksgiving Table Setting

Beautiful table setting for Thanksgiving. The corn husk votives are easy to make. You can find the husks at your local craft store. The purple feels so warm and comforting.

Aprons

These aprons for kids are so cute! They come in all different patterns. They are a great price too!

Storage Solutions

I bought this wine rack for my house. I just love the look.


This clock opens up to reveal hidden items!


This bed is a great idea! It would work really well in a guest bedroom. You can just store all your stuff right in the bed.

Black Magic

This year we decided to make black pumpkins. It gives such a magic glow. We just painted them with black floral spray. They look super spooky in the dark!

Lamp Shade

This a great way to warm up any room. And you will also find a lot of other fun lamp shades and bases. So you can mix and match.

Party Plates

I Love these Party Plates! And get this they are only
$2.95 each. They would also make great plates for kids.

How to make your Jack-O-Lantern last longer

If you haven't already carved your pumpkins. Here are a few good tips on how to make your Jack-O-Lantern last longer.

Step1

Wait until about a week to 10 days before Halloween to carve the pumpkin. Depending on the heat and humidity, the lifespan of a jack-o-lantern can be relatively short. As soon as they are carved, they begin to dry out and decompose.

Step2

Resist the temptation of carving an intricate design. Simple is better because if the cuts are close together, the pumpkin is less stable and breaks down faster.

Step3

Rub petroleum jelly on all the cut edges and inside of the jack-o-lantern. This seals in the natural moisture and slows the drying out process.

Step4

Move the pumpkin to a shaded area during the day if possible. The sun can dry it out quickly. If you have the luxury of a spare refrigerator, store it there overnight. This really helps make the jack-o-lantern last longer.

Step5

Mist the inside of the pumpkin with water once a day to hydrate.

Step6

Make sure to leave a vent hole in the top of the pumpkin if using a candle. This allows the heat to escape and prevents damaging the inside which speeds up deterioration.

Step7

Take care of your carved masterpiece by using these techniques and make it stay fresh until the last trick-or-treater leaves your doorstep.

Honey Syrup

Ingredients

Makes about 3 cups

• 1 cup honey
• 4 (3-inch) pieces orange peel
• 2 (3-inch) pieces lemon peel
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 3 whole cloves
• Hot water

Directions

1. Using a funnel, place honey, orange and lemon peels, cinnamon, and cloves in a clean bottle; Add enough hot water to fill. Cover and let stand for at least two days and up to one week before using.

This recipe for honey syrup was originally used for a Miami Margarita. But, I was thinking it would be great in tea. You just need to use a sparkling glass water bottle. Then when ready to use attach a pour spout. It looks so delicious.

Vinyl Wall Decals

So, wall decals are pretty trendy right now. And I love them! What a great way to make a change without a huge fuss. It's just to easy! You can find tons of options at Etsy.

Spice Jars

Get your spices organized! I did this a couple of years ago as a gift for my sister. It's a great way to make your spices look fresh and new. Not to mention an easier way to pick them out when your cooking.

Protein Pasta

Now that fall has arrived you are probably getting those cravings for comfort food. In the search for healthier pasta I found Barilla plus. One serving contains 17 grams of protein! And it doesn't have that gritty texture like some of the other wheat pastas. Now you can enjoy your favorite pasta dish without all the guilt!

Statement Jewelry

It's all about statement jewelry. Go BIG or go home. This ring is from J. Crew. But if you don't want to spend the big bucks. Target is carrying a great vintage line of jewelry which features big fun rings just like this one.

Bird Watching

I just love the feel of this bird bedding. It just makes you want to cozy up for the winter.

Yum! Yum!

I Don't know about you, but I will definitely be ordering the new babycakes cookbook. This NYC bakery offers up gluten, allergy free cupcakes. They are also sweetened with agave. So no refined sugar! Yeah! You can pre-order the book through Amazon. Get baking ladies!

Wall Hooks

These wall hooks are a great way to bring fun and color to any entry way. The bird hook would work really well in a bathroom. I just love the bright colors! If these aren't your taste try these other hooks.

Pillows

Fun and fresh. I especially love the rice bag pillow. The black and white one feels modern and new. Mix and match or use alone! Have fun with any one of these pillows. Just click on a pillow to get one from cb2.