Huge Lips, Skinny Hips has some very powerful ingredients that work together to deliver an incredible product.  Purple Labs explains that the surface of the lips is very thin and easily “digests” the products we apply.  Think about how many times a day you reapply your gloss or how often you lick your lips.  In fact, some reports indicate that women ingest up to 9 pounds of lipstick in their lifetime.  Yuck!  If that’s the case, we should really be very aware of what is in the products we put on our lips.  Here’s a run down of what you’ll find in Huge Lips, Skinny Hips.

• Meadowfoam – Binds moisture to the skin and keeps your lips soft.
• Vitamin E – Keeps your lips extra moist.
• Lemon Peel Oil – Offers a cooling effect to help quickly counteract the sting that is common with lip plumpers.
• Vitamin B3 – Stimulates blood flow to the lips and gives you that beautiful pout.  The “pillow effect” helps to diminish fine lines and wrinkles around the lip area.
• Orange Peel Extract – Functions as a natural metabolism booster.
• Hoodia – Famous for its ability to suppress appetite.

Huge Lips, Skinny Hips comes is six shades designed to look good on every skin tone and face type.  Of course, I’m sure you’ll have a favorite color.  Most of us do!  The colors have some fabulous names.  They remind be of all of the crazy names there are for OPI nail colors, LOL.  At Purple Labs you find this gloss in Kitty Pole Dancer, Red Sole, Lychee Martini, No Panty Lines, Love Your Thighs,  and Worship Kate.  Are you intrigued yet?

Find additional information at Purple Labs NYC.  There are video reviews and pictures to help you decide.  I’m going to have to give it a try.  If losing a few pounds is as easy as switching lip glosses, sign me up!  Anyone already wearing Huge Lips, Skinny Hips?  If so, tell me what you think!

I was recently introduced to Poken at Affiliate Summit East 2009 in New York City by Peter Shankman of H.A.R.O.   On the cutting edge of marketing and exchange of information, he explained that the Poken will quickly become the fastest way to share your contact and social media bio with others. 

So, what is Poken?  Poken is a digital business card or also coined as your social networking accessory.  It recently won a TechCrunch Europe Award for the Best Real World Device of 2009.  Designed as a small character with a USB, four-fingered hand, it has a unique Poken ID and will communicate with other Pokens.  Simply purchase your Poken of choice (I went with the cute pink geisha girl!), and open a Free account at Do You Poken.com.  You can then create and customize your personal profile with all of your contact information including name, address, phone number/s, email, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, etc.  You can even create multiple profiles to ensure you give only the information you want to give to the contacts that you meet.  After you’ve created your profile, attach your Poken to a lanyard, purse, backpack, briefcase, cell phone, well you get the idea, just keep it with you.  When you meet someone who also has a Poken you can exchange information without having to look for business cards or take notes.  Just touch the two Pokens together, feel the magnetic pull, watch for the green light, and in the blink of an eye you have exchanged contacts.  When you get home, plug the USB into your computer, log into your Poken account, and download the contacts you made since your last download.  The Poken will hold up to 64 contacts and will even alert you with an orange light when you have 60 and only 4 spots left. 

Sounds crazy doesn’t it?  You probably think I’m joking.  It’s actually been around for a little while and is growing quickly in popularity in other countries.  Ranging in price from $19.95 for one to $179.95 for a case of 12, it won’t be long before everyone has a Poken here in the U.S. as well.  I was actually sad that I didn’t have one in New York when our friends and fellow affiliate marketers began using theirs. 

So, the questions that came to my mind included what happens if you lose it, and it has all of your info on it?  No problem at all, the Poken itself doesn’t actually carry your personal details.  It is identified by a Poken ID.  This ID is associated with the account you create online.  Can I network before I set up my account or network with others who haven’t set up their accounts yet?  Absolutely, the Pokens know each other by that unique ID.  When you create your account, the info will be populated online by everyone your Poken has met.  Finally, where can I get one?  Poken Zoo has them.  That’s where I ordered mine.  they have all the cute ones and offer Free Shipping on orders of $35 or more.  They also take Paypal which is a big deal for some online shoppers.  I ordered two, one for me and one for my teenage son.  You know he’s going to want one!  In fact, everyone is going to want one–after all, they are the next big thing. 

To find out more or order yours, visit Poken Zoo today!  I’ll be excited to high four you next time we meet!!

Songs on this edition include:

Boom Boom Pow

Hoedown Throwdown

You Found Me

Circus

LOL

Fire Burning

Right now, they are also offering the brand new Kidz Bop Greatest Hits when you order Kidz Bop 16.  You get both for one price!  Included on the Greatest Hits CD is our absolute favorite Kidz Bop song, “Sk8ter Boi” by Avril Lavigne.  I can remember singing that song 100’s of times with my kids.  It really makes me want to get the CD out and play it or order the new set for myself.  My kids may think they’re too old for Kidz Bop, but I don’t think I am, LOL!!

This would make a great Christmas gift.  Order the set and stash it away until December.  And don’t make the same mistake my mom did when I was younger.  She bought me one of those As Seen on TV compilation albums one year for Christmas.  She was so eager to listen to it that she couldn’t wait until after I opened it at Christmas.  So, she decided to listen to it before she wrapped it.  I remember the look on her face when I walked in on her after school one afternoon.  My mom was gettin’ down to “Double Dutch Bus” right there in the living room!  It’s funny now, but she didn’t think it was so funny then.  Moral of the story:  Buy Kidz Bop 16 for your kids and wait to listen to it together.

Here’s a preview of the new edition found on Youtube!

 Just some quick background:  Jordan Crawford started his college career at IU under Kelvin Sampson and left when Sampson did.  He’s now at Xavier.  James, the NBA “Superstar”, puts on these academy camps to help college players work on their skills.  I think Crawford has skills! 

Here’s the dunk!  I think it’s nice to know that LeBron James is human.  Shame on Nike for causing such a stir.  They should have just put it out there in the first place. 

 BUT what if I had a Walkstation or a BalanceBall Chair?  Have you heard of these?  The Walkstation or treadmill desk allows you to walk while you work.  At only 1-2 miles per hour, people all over the country are burning hundreds of calories walking at a slow pace while they check email, run reports, blog, talk on the phone, etc.  The Walkstation is fairly expensive at around $4000, but with a little research you might find a comparable version for much less.  There are even several easy and inexpensive suggestions out there for turning your current treadmill into a working treamill desk.  Imagine how fit you could be if you walked all day!  I’ve read testimonials from users who have last 30lbs. or more using this new walking desk. 

The BalanceBall Chair combines the poplular workout ball with your office chair for a great core workout and posture improvement tool.  The design combines fitness and comfort with optimum back support.  Designed by chiropractic pioneer, Dr. Randy Weinzoff, the BalanceBall Chair is a huge customer favorite at Gaiam.  The bonus for this item is that the ball and the chair are two separate pieces.  You can also use the ball on the floor for more traditional abdominal and leg exercises.  At Gaiam, this chair is now only $79.98.  It comes in four different colors and includes a pump, easy-glide, lockable castor wheels, and an adjustable support bar.   If you are interested in the BalanceBall Chair from Gaiam, you can also get free shipping with coupon code AFREESHP through July 9, 2009.  I’ve heard about this one so many times recently that I might just have to give it a try myself!

Below is a video for the Walkstation.  What do you think?  Could you work while you walk?  Would your company abandon regular workstations for the new Walkstation?  Are you going to finally make use of the treadmill you have at home and turn it into a new desk?  What about that BalanceBall Chair?  It looks really cool.  For more info and a video review, visit Gaiam, the Lifestyle Company.

June 2, 2009:  Living Proof

June 9, 2009:  Meet the Beatles

June 16, 2009:  Dave & Rae

June 23, 2009:  Endless Summer

June 30, 2009:  BBI

July 7, 2009:  Chooch & The Enchanters

July 14, 2009:  Toy Factory

However, what was I to do about dessert?  I had already planned to serve my best friend’s favorite, smores.  While I’m sure the over the top version with brownie on bottom, crushed graham crackers and marshmallow fluff on top all covered in melted chocolate would have been easily devoured, the guilt would have done us all in!  So, I (against all that was in me, to be honest) went looking for something tasty but without all of the guilt.  I quickly went to my subscription of Taste of Home’s Healthy Cooking.  With easy to prepare recipes that don’t derail the diet, I knew I’d find something acceptable.  What I decided on, was a big hit!  So much so, I thought I’d share it with all of you.

Blueberry Walnut Bars

2/3 ground walnuts

1/2 cup reduced fat graham cracker crumbs

2 T. + 1/3 cup of Splenda or other sugar substitute

1/3 old fashioned oats

3 T. reduced fat butter, melted

1 pkg. (8 oz.) reduced fat or fat free cream cheese

1 T. orange juice

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup Cool Whip Light or Cool Whip Free

2 T. blueberry preserves

1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, 2T. of sweetener, oats, and butter.  Press onto bottom of 8×8 square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool on wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining sweetener, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.  Fold in whipped topping.  Spread over crust.

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat preserves on high for 15-20 seconds until warmed.  Gently stir in fresh berries and spoon over filling.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

I didn’t know if my guests would like walnuts, so I left them out and added 2/3 cup of additional graham cracker crumbs.  I also doubled the blueberry topping ingredients to add volume without adding fat calories.  The dessert was beautiful to look at and very pleasing to the pallette.  With only 150 calories per serving that included 3 grams of protein, it is certainly something I would make again.  I may even try it with strawberry or raspberry topping next time.

If you are watching your waistline, summer is the perfect season for you!  Try eating fresh and using your grill to add delicious flavor without having to have fatty sauces, heavy coatings, or added calories.  And when you just have to have a dessert try these Blueberry Walnut Bars or any of the recipes in Taste of Home’s Healthy Cooking!  Get your subscription today at Magazines.com.  Happy Healthy Eating!!

1.  Someone else doing the cooking, cleaning, and otherwise catering to our every demand.

2.  A beautiful day to spend outdoors.

3.  Family time with everyone happy and healthy.

4.  Sleep, sleep, and more sleep!

5.  A manicure and a pedicure.

6.  A positive pregnancy test.

7.  A quiet bath all by ourselves.

8.  Jewelry, perfume, or flowers.

9.  Anything from the kids, especially homemade.

10. Some romantic “adult” time.

I think I’m going to wish for 1, 3, 5, 9, and 10.  I am going to steer clear if at all possible from 6!  I hope every mother feels appreciated on Sunday and gets something special from the children who love them.  Happy Mother’s Day to all of you, and to my own Mom, I love you so!

I had the opportunity to hear Kay speak at a youth ministry conference in February.  Her message is so powerful.  She spoke of her radical change of heart and shared her story of love and service to those with HIV.  Her book Dangerous Surrender tells her story and seeks to call each of us to action when we find ourselves disturbed. 

Kay Warren is the wife and partner of Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life.  She has been instumental in bringing HIV awareness to the forefront in her community and across the nation.  As a two time cancer survivor, she knows the impact of a devastating diagnosis and the need to be surrounded by love as you deal with treatment.  You can read Kay’s story in Dangerous Surrender.  Your life will be changed!

If you have a heart for those with HIV or are suffering from HIV, you might want to share your story via a photo or video submission.  Reyataz is sponsoring the “Fight HIV Your Way” Photo/Video Contest through May 15, 2009.  Your story could inspire thousands!  Winning entries will be on display in New York’s Grand Central Station and other locations around the country.