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Well, we may have just discovered Collections Etc. but apparently they’ve been around a long time. Collections Etc. is a catalog retailer who specializes in decorations, accessories, and gadgets for your entire home, lawn, and lifestyle. They are a great place to begin if you are looking to start any kind of collection; but today we are going to look at their collection of Thanksgiving items. First there is the Pilgrim and Native American Figurine Set called “The First Thanksgiving”. For the small price of $14.99, it includes a male and female Pilgrim, and a male and female Native American. Talk about a conversation piece! These little figurines will certainly spark an interesting conversation at your Thanksgiving table this holiday. There is also a similar set but instead of them bein figurines, they are candles. This set, on the contrary, includes a pumpking candle and a turkey candle to go along with the set. If you are interested in other table decorations, there is a plethora of table runners, placemats, candles, wreaths, and other accessories that will make your Thanksgiving table stand out.

Collections Etc. also offers bathroom rugs to outfit your bathroom in holiday gear. These autumn inspired rugs are perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday for your guest bathroom or powder room. So jump start the holiday spirit and deck your home out in Thanksgiving apparel from Collections Etc. where nothing costs more than $14.99, (well almost nothing)!

Black Friday is fast approaching and there is no better time to begin preparing than the present. The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is the biggest single shopping day of the year. It’s true that people shop year round, but the day after Thanksgiving always sees the biggest number of people in the malls, in the stores, and in general, in the streets. Why? Well the day after Thanksgiving officially begins the countdown to Christmas Day, so its the first day that people really begin shopping for Christmas gifts. Retailers and stores know this so they try and offer some of their “best” initial deals to get additional customers to come into their stores and spend money. Every store from Maryland Square Shoes to Sur La Table will be offering special savings and discounts. So if you are planning on getting into the stores this Black Friday, then you are going to need to be very well equipped; not just with your credit or debit card, but also with a good pair of walking shoes.

Every year, people come home after shopping on Black Friday with blisters, bunions, and corns on their feet bigger than when they left. Make sure that you aren’t one of those poor fools this year by ensuring that you wear comfortable shoes. Masseys has a variety of comfortable shoes that will offer the right kind of support for your foot. Whatever you do, don’t go shopping in stilletos or high heeled boots. Be sensible and be prepared!

Going back to school is not supposed to be expensive. In fact it is supposed to be virtually free considering that most of us pay taxes to send our kids to public schools for free.  Though we do, we still have to buy them school supplies, books, lunch kits, and who can forget, new clothes. All children beg their parents for new clothes every fall season so that they can look their absolute best. That being we all know that this country is still in a recession and nobody wants to spend a boat load of money on anything.  With that in mind, there are two places that you should start with when it comes to back to school shopping: Gap and Old Navy.

Gap is a great place to get the basics for your kids: jeans, basic tees, and sweaters.  Old Navy also has great items for kids, but even more accessories. The bottom line is that you can spend a little money at either one of these stores and get a lot which means that both you and your kids will be happy!

Now that the kids have finally gone back to school every parent is super duper excited. But for more than one reason! We are all excited to not have to think about children and where they are going to be while we are at work. School completely takes care of that! But now it’s back to our favorite programming! There will be tons of season premieres, new shows, new episodes, and more. For those of us who are Grey’s Anatomy fans, there will be new episodes of that. Desperate Housewives, one of my personal favorites will be back as well. If you have cable like Direct TV, there will be a ton of additional programming on like “Meet The Browns”, Project Runway, and Real Housewives of Atlanta!

Whatever your favorite show is, make sure that you are equipped to tape it or record it in case you can’t be there to watch at its scheduled time. Directv.com has a variety of packages to chose from and most of them include some kind of dvr device that will make sure that you can watch all of your favorite shows. In addition, you won’t miss any of the special premieres of cable only programming which is great too! So whatever you do, make the most of back to school, by getting back to your favorite shows!

This hurricane season so far has been relatively uneventful….until this past week! There are several storms brewing in the seas, and we are all just going to have to wait to see what happens. While our eyes are on hurricane Bill, we also need to have them on our stomaches! That’s right I said it! We need to be paying attention to how much we eat and exercise. Try the Medifast diet if you need to lose weight in addition to a healthrider treadmill for exercise!

Get ready for your next check up with the doctor by exercising and eating properly. Many of us go to the doctor only to have them tell us that we need to exercise more and eat right. Don’t pay to hear what you already know. Workout a little everyday on a Reebok treadmill and try a diet like Medifast!

Think scarves are so for the fall season? Well think again, you can easily pair a nice, lightweight, pastel-colored scarf with jeans and a t-shirt. Gap Clothing has some awesome women’s scarves on sale for this season that look great, but won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Scarves can be dressed up or down, by adding pearls or your favorite dangling chandelier earrings in spunky colors. Scarves come in a variety of colors, which makes it easy to mix and match your wardrobe regularly. A great accessory is all you need to pull off a hot outfit. Remember, it’s not how much you pay; it’s how you wear it!

Spring is near, and it’s the perfect time to get the scoop on some of the hot spring colors and jewelry items! The perfect earrings are going to be “make or break” items for the spring. Cute, casual, and of course…colorful earrings will definitely do the trick. Try bohemian hoops, chandelier, feathers, asymmetrical, and all types of fun earring shapes!

Orange and yellow are some warm colors for this spring/summer. For some great inspirations with these hot colors, check out this month’s Elle magazine.

Burnished brass and silver are some great tones that will complement any fun and flirty spring outfit. Visit Simply Whispers for some great spring pieces.

Emerald greens and turquoise look awesome for some cooler spring colors.

So go ahead and get in the “spring” of things!

It’s your time to shine this year, and we’re not gonna stop you. Diamonds and pearls and other precious stones can give that instant “wow” factor. But what happens to your glow and confidence once the accessories are off? Have you ever wondered if your skin can sparkle like the ocean? Let’s kick off this great year with a natural glow for your skin. There’s nothing more beautiful and ravishing than the skin you’re in, so let’s work on getting that healthy glow, that’ll make your skin look like the Hope Diamond! Drink plenty of water (at least 8 8oz. glasses a day), eat the right kinds of protein, and try vitamins. Let’s Glow!

Do you have a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion coming up? Is it trouble trying to figure out something that’s nice, but not so cliché? Well, we have just the thing! Along with thoughtfulness, creativity is the key to a great gift. Consider some unique pieces of jewelry, instead of the traditional pieces. For some unique jewelry that’s a great gift for any occasion, check out Simply Whispers online. There’s nothing more special than receiving a customized gift that you know someone has picked out especially for you. A personalized gift tells that someone that you truly care about them and have taken the extra time to choose an item that suits their unique style and personality.