Warm-Weather Wines

Real Simple's List of Warm-Weather Wines
(Here's the list...follow the link above for more details.)

René Barbier Mediterranean White
Casal Garcia Vinho Verde Rosé
2009 Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc
2010 Remy Pannier Rosé d'Anjou
2009 MandraRossa Fiano
2009 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc
2010 Bieler Père et Fils Rosé
2010 Flipflop Pinot Grigio
2010 El Coto Rioja Rosado
2009 Bogle Vineyards Chardonnay

TV Dinners...Rated

Here's a website/blog that rates frozen dinners...genius!

And here are some winners:

Kashi All Natural Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Lean Cuisine Fiesta Grilled Chicken

Trader Joe's Cheese Enchiladas

Another Photo Book Option

MyPublisher.Com

Removable Tile Decals

Easy patterned vinyl stick-on decals for your bathroom or kitchen tile. And easy, temporary renovation!
Tile Tattoos

Potato Chips Ranked

Best Original: Lay's Kettle Cooked
Best Salt and Pepper: Dirty Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt
Best Crinkle Cut: Ruffles Original
Best Jalapeno: Deep River Zesty Jalapeno
Best BBQ: Lay's Kettle Cooked Mesquite BBQ
Best Cheese: Kettle New York Cheddar with Herbs
Best Salt & Vinegar: Dirty Sea Salt & Vinegar
Best Sour Cream & Onion: Cape Cod Sour Cream and Green Onion

Healthy Best Plain: Ruffles Baked
Healthy Best Reduced Fat: Trader Joe's Reduced Guilt
Healthy Best Lightly Salted: Boulder Canyon 50% Reduced Salt
Healthy Best BBQ: PopChips BBQ
Healthy Best Cheese: Kettle Baked Aged White Cheddar
Healthy Best Salt & Pepper: Popchips Salt & Pepper
Healthy Best Salt & Vinegar: Kettle Baked Sea Salt & Vinegar

Foldable Hanger

Today I wondered if you could get such a thing...and Mindy found one. It doesn't help me for tomorrow but here's the info if I ever decide to spend the money on such!

Passenger Foldable Travel Hanger

Spa Relaxation Products

Who doesn't need to relax?

Bath by Bettijo Shower Infusers - place one on the shower floor while you shower and enjoy the aromatherapy. (Sudacare has vaporizing shower soothers to help congestion. I've tried them and they work very well.)

Lather Cucumber & Ginseng Facial Mist - just a little spritz any time during the day to hydrate skin and reduce anxiety.

Origins Lavendar Body Smoother - bedtime lotion with a calming scent

Bath & Body Works Instant Aromatherapy Roll-On - lavender balm to rub on pulse points before hitting the sack! (They also have lots of other aromatherapy versions: Mental Clarity, Crave Relief, Stamina Boost, Headache Relief, Energy Boost, etc.)

Hostess Gifts

I like these hostess gift suggestions...just act surprised if I ever give you one!

Scented Drawer Papers - I love the designs!

Olive Set - Bella Cucina has a lot of other great ideas too!

Good Karmel - flavored caramels!

Dean & Deluca's Famous Black and White Cookies - And, tons more of great bakery items (like these birthday cookies)...I could spend hours on this website. But beware, you'll get hungry!

Lantern Remote?

There have been many times when we're camping and settling into the tent, when a remote control lantern would have been nice! I had no idea that Coleman created such a thing.

Shaving-Gel Tablets?

Really? Yep! Use the included dish to mix one tablet with water that turns into shaving gel. Keeps you from having to pack a shaving cream can, but I think I may stick with the tip to just use the hotel's hair conditioner as a shaving cream substitute. But if you were going on a long trip, these tablets may come in handy.
Travelon' s Travel Fresh Instant Shaving Gel Tablets

Brownie Pan

I know people who would NOT like this...they like the gooey center of the brownie pan. But for those who don't (me!), this is a good solution. The Baker's Edge Brownie Pan creates crusty edges and leaves the gooey behind!

Bottle Trip-pod

I don't know if this would every be useful, but it's a good idea. "Snaps on a Bottle" attaches to the top of a water bottle and creates a spur-of-the-moment tripod.

The Card Society

Port2Port Press is a card-of-the-month club that mails members two one-of-a-kind blank letterpress cards each month. Choose from 1 to 12-month subscription. Great gift idea for a letter-writing friend.

Eye Makeup Remover

It's light, gentle and doesn't leave blurry vision!
Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Liquid

Keyboard Cleaner

Keyboard Brush!
"soft brush with long fibers that gets between your keys without pressing them"

Sideswipe Blade

I'm surprised KitchenAid doesn't have something like this, but this one does fit a KitchenAid mixer. This mixer attachment scrapes ingredients as it blends which saves a little bit of time since you don't have to stop mixing to scrape the bottom and sides.

Adhesive Wrapping Paper

Why hasn't anyone thought of this before??

"The first-of-its-kind product is coated on one side with a low-tack adhesive invented by Hallmark, which sticks firmly to packages, creating a beautifully wrapped gift without a lot of extra work. It is being sold exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores."

The entire back side is sticky, and it will supposedly peel off without leaving a mark!

Universal Nail Polish

Do you ever need to know which shade of nail polish will look best on you? Or have you ever bought a polish and find out that it just doesn't go well with your skin? These polishes are universal and look good on everyone.

Opi The Thrill of Brazil

L'oreal Mango Get'em

Opi La Paz-itively Hot

Essie Delicacy

Revlon Sheer Nude

Maybelline Racing Rubies

Best Teeth Whiteners

Best Paste
Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste

Best Strips
Rembrandt Advanced Whitening Strips

Best Trays
Aquafresh White Trays

Best Glasses?

I hear that these are some of the best glasses. Picardie Bistro Glasses are the iconic glass of French cafés and bistros. They are made of tempered glass and so they are very difficult to break. They are also good for both hot and cold drinks; "the smallest ones are perfect for an espresso with a dollop of steamed milk; the medium sizes are just right for a cocktail or bedtime glass of water; and the largest size hold an entire can of soda water. They have a vintage charm but a practical durability."

But my question, living in a small loft in the city, do they stack???