Posts from — October 2007

Hi all

I went to an art class last week and the instructor had a Keurig coffee maker. I had never heard of it before but his former students all swore by it and many had stopped going to Starbucks and raced to his class to make sure that they got a cup. After trying a cup I am hooked.

The coffee maker makes one cup at a time, but the pods that they use look like the little cream containers that you get at a coffee shop. There is absolutely no mess.� On top of that every single cup is perfect, smooth with none of the bitterness that some coffees have.

I have tried several of their flavors and so far have not found a single one that I have not absolutely loved.� Anyway, you know me, when I find something fabulous I have to share it with you all.

The best part is that it makes a perfect cup of coffee, tea and hot cocoa. You just but the pod of the type of beverage that you want, pop it in, and a few seconds later are sipping away.

Here is where you can buy your own Keurig coffee maker:

Keurig Elite B40 Single Cup BrewerKeurig Elite B40 Single Cup Brewer. Keurig’s Gourmet Single Cup Brewing System offers taste convenience and ease of use. It lets you choose from a variety of gourmet coffees and teas, individually packaged in the patented K-Cup portion pack, Just choose your favorite flavor, press the brew button and in less than 60-seconds you can enjoy a perfect cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa. Features Include: *Brewing size of 8oz. *Removable 48 oz. water reservoir *Removable drip tray *Auto Turn Off *Black housing with silver handle. Manufacturer No.: 00402 Keurig Elite B40 Single Cup Brewer

Keurig Coffee and Tea - Auto RefillKeurig Coffee and Tea - Auto Refill. We can make ordering Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate refills for your Keurig Coffee Maker easier by regularly sending you the quantity you desire at a set interval. Here’s how: *Enter the number of boxes you’d like in each shipment in the quantity box above. *Click “Add to Cart” and proceed to checkout. *In the “Is there a message with this order?” box during checkout specify the following: *the time interval of delivery (in days, weeks or months) *the variety or varieties (each shipment must be the same) *You will be charged the standard shipping rate on the first order, thereafter a $4.00 shipping charge per shipment will apply. The available varieties are: *Keurig K-Cup Green Mountain Nantucket Blend Coffee *Keurig K-Cup Timothy’s Colombian Decaf. Coffee *Keurig K-Cup Gloria Jeans Hazelnut Blend Coffee *Keurig K-Cup Van Houtte Kenya Blend Coffee *Keurig K-Cup Tully’s French Roast Extra Bold Coffee *Keurig K-Cup Celestial Seasoning English Breakfast Tea *Keurig Ghiradelli Hot Chocolate An example: Let’s say you would like 2 boxes sent every 2 weeks, one Timothys Colombian Decaf., and one Tully’s French Roast Extra Bold. Simply enter a quantity of 2 above, then in the “Is there a message with this order?” box indicate: 2 weeks, Timothy’s Colombian Decaf., Tully’s French Roast We’ll take it from there, every two weeks you’ll get 2 boxes of Keurig coffee, one Timothy’s Colombian Decaf. and one Tully’s French Roast. If you ever want to change the quantity, varieties or discontinue the program, just give us a call! Please call customer service at 888-211-6603 if you need any assistance setting this program up. Manufacturer No.: Keurig Coffee and Tea - Auto Refill

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Write in and let me know!

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

I just discovered a way to save big time when you shop at the Body Shop online.

1)On November 1, 2007 Click here: Free� Shipping� on� orders� over� $60� (01-Nov-2007 - 29-Mar-2008 )

2)� Next click on the link at the top left� that says Love Your Body Rewards Club to join their rewards club. It is only $10 and you get to save 10% on all of your orders for an entire year! (All membership benefits are available in The Body Shop stores for one year and at thebodyshop.com.)

3) On November 8th come back and click here: November� 8-11th:� 20%� off� purchases� for� Love� Your� Body� Members� plus� Free� Shipping� on� orders� over� $60.

So let’s take a good look at this offer.

1) You sign up and save 10% off all of your purchases for a year and then because you clicked on the link above, you get an additional 20% off from November 8th through the 11th. And to top it all off you get free shipping.

This is a win win win situation. Don’t you just love saving money while looking fabulous?

Have fun ladies!

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Taken any good trips lately? I have. Weekend getaways, family visits, out and out vacations. But you know what really makes me nuts about it? If I get there only to find that my shampoo has leaked all over my underwear. Or that that great little bottle of face wash is now indistinguishable from my hairspray. I did make these rookie mistakes once upon a time. That was before I discovered the essential tool that every girl should have in her beauty arsenal- the makeup bag.

Yes, I know- a makeup bag isn’t something you need to travel to the ends of the earth to find. So is it really necessary that I sit here and write beauty reviews on the subject? Ah yes, my lovely makeup maidens; I believe it is. Finding a decent makeup bag that will stand the test of time, face the indignities of post-911 airport security, and still look like something that a dignified diva can stand to be seen with is no small task.

A really good makeup bag should:

• Be attractive enough that you’d buy it for another purpose

• Be roomy enough for your specific needs

• Have zippers and closures to protect against leaks and spills

• Tempt me into writing great beauty reviews for it

Now your needs for a makeup bag and mine are bound to differ. A weekend trip to visit the folks and a weeklong honeymoon will call for dramatically different bags. But here are two makeup bags that earned their way in to my beauty reviews during a couple of my action-packed traveling adventures.

The Sephora Brand Core Nylon Double Handle Clutch Organizer is my favorite makeup bag for storing daily cosmetics or for a quick weekend get-away. OK-The name could use a little more sizzle, but frankly the style and functionality make up for that. It looks like a cute little handled clutch you could carry out on the town, but it’s full of mesh pockets, zippered enclosures, slide pockets, and even a removable makeup bag.

Not big enough for you seasoned travelers? Never fear- its big sister, the Sephora Brand Core Vinyl Double Handle Makeup Bag has 3 removable makeup bags. All sealed up tight when you need them to be. Who could ask for more of a makeup bag than that?

Let me know some of your favorites or give these little treasures a try.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

If you have not tried mineral makeup yet, what are you waiting for? This type of makeup actually nurishes your skin and feels light as a feather. I love it. Your skin looks better, even after you wash this stuff off, than before you put it on. Now that is the ulimate in skin care.

Now buying mineral makeup got even better. The mineral makeup company Sheer Cover has decided to make this makeup decision even easier for you. When you buy your first supply of their makeup they give you not one or two but FIVE gifts, including makeup brushes ( and we all know how much those can cost).

Here is the coupon: Get� 5� free� gifts� ($75� value)� with� your� Sheer� Cover� order� today!

Isn’t it time that you looked better, nourished your skin, and saved money? I know my answer was a resounding yes!

Oh and here is their return policy ( yes I know ordering makeup online can be scary):

“Sheer Cover is backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee. Just try our products, and if you’re not totally satisfied with the results, simply return them within 60 days of delivery - even if they’re empty - for a complete refund of the purchase price (less shipping and handling).”

And did I mention that this starter kit is only $29.95. I don’t know about you but I spend more than that on dinner.

These products are fabulous. Try them for yourself.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

For those of you who have been dying to try Proactive Acne Solutions but just haven’t gotten to it yet, congratulate your procrastinating ways. They just released this coupon for up to 50% off of their amazing skin care system. Now you can have clearer skin without breaking the bank.

Look� your� best� for� this� school� year� and� save� nearly� 50%� by� purchasing� Proactiv®� Solution!

Enjoy!

Caterina Christakos - founder of http://www.stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

I just found this coupon code from Sephora.

FREE� Lip� Gloss� Ring� with� any� merchandise� order� at� Sephora.com.� Enter� code� GLOSSRING2� at� checkout.� Offer� valid� through� 12-31-07,� or� while� supplies� last.

Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com and bargainshoppingdiva.com

� We’ve been talking an awful lot about hair in these beauty reviews. Thinning hair, growing hair, and keeping the hair you’ve got in great condition. While you’ll find beauty reviews full of solutions for after the fact of hair loss, I always like to focus on prevention when I can. And one of the best things you can do to keep your hair healthy is to condition it with a rich and nourishing crème. Hair guru Frederic Fekkai is renowned for his innovative and transforming solutions.

Frederic Fekkai Technician Conditioner For Dry, Damaged, Color-Treated Hair 16 oz is one of the best conditioners I’ve discovered to restore shine and sheen to painfully damaged hair. It infuses your hair with vitamin B5, silk protein, apricot, and avocado in a powerful crème. Hair that is parched will instantly revive when nourished with the right nutrients. You know that I’m all about educating yourself when you have a beauty dilemma that needs to be solved. If you do a little bit of research on hair care, you’re bound to discover that Frederic Fekkai has earned his reputation for a reason. And with this amazing formula at your fingertips, there’s no reason to lament the sorry state of your hair any longer.

Try it for yourself.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

How often have you been a victim of “raccoon eyes” due to drippy eye makeup that didn’t last through that unexpected tear-jerker of a movie?� (Or maybe your unexpected tear-jerker of a life?) That’s why a key component of every girl’s cosmetics tool kit should be some really good waterproof make up. But to find the make up you really love in a waterproof version isn’t always easy.

That’s why I was so excited to find this value packed makeup kit. The Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collection is a limited edition value pack issued this season by Makeup Forever. And yes, I know I’ve been praising the merits of makeup kits to death in some of these beauty reviews- but what’s not to love?

This waterproof make up kit also includes one of the best makeup innovations I’ve ever seen- Make Up For Ever Eye Seal 0.4 oz. Eye Seal is this miraculous formula that can transform any powder into a waterproof liquid liner. Isn’t that cool? But the kit also includes mascara, cleanser, liner and pencil. � A total value of $85 at a cost of $45. Now do you se why I love these waterproof make up kits?

There are bargains out there girls, just waiting to be had. And I’ve got a lot more beauty reviews to bring you on all these great products. So keep on reading!

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

Decided on your Halloween costume but want something to give it an extra kick? Try adding some spooky Halloween contacts to your ensemble. Changing your eyes to tiger eyes or red vampire eyes could really make your costume. Who knows you may even win a halloween party contest. If you are thinking of trying this we have found a coupon to help you save on this little addition:

Get� 15%� off� Halloween� lenses� and� receive� FREE� shipping� on� any� order� over� $99!� Click� for� details.� Ends� 103107

Have fun and keep safe this Halloween!

Caterina Christakos - founder of http://www.bargainshoppingdiva.com

Hi all

Looking to remove that tattoo that you got one not so sober Saturday night? Well you may want to reconsider tattoo removal creams, as the FDA is saying that they could be linked to cancer. I just heard about this tonight.

Here is a company that claims to have a safer alternative:tattoo removal� It also happens to be� a lot less expensive than laser tattoo removal.�

InkBusters.com Press Release

Headline: FDA bans Tattoo Removal Creams?

San Diego - With the launch of it’s new website, Inkbusters.com warns the public about possible health risks associated with using tattoo removal creams purchased on the Internet. The new site states “many” tattoo removal creams sold online contain Hydroquinone, which is usually the active ingredient in skin bleaching creams.

In August 2006 the FDA proposed a ban on over the counter skin bleaching creams containing Hydroquinone due to concerns about Cancer and Exogenous Ochronosis. This proposed ban is similar to those already enacted in Japan, France, Great Britain and Australia for the same reasons.

InkBusters.com CEO Rick Barker notes, “Indirectly—and probably without knowing it—the FDA is saying they think the tattooed public may be at risk if they use tattoo removal creams containing Hydroquinone. This is particularly true when you consider most skin bleaching cream makers––prescription or OTC––never recommend Hydroquinone be used more than 4-6 months for maximum effect. Many tattoo removal cream makers online offer supplies well beyond this recommended period.”

InkBusters.com sells TCA at its website to help consumers remove tattoos in a natural non-laser fashion. TCA is a popular non-prescription skin-peeling agent commonly used by doctors, health spas and private individuals to remove fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars on the face. TCA has twice been medically tested and proven to fade and/or remove tattoos on the body. TCA looks and feels like water and is applied with a q-tip. There is no Hydroquinone in TCA.

Check out the site for yourself and check with your doctor before trying any treatment for tattoo removal. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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