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The Perfect Pawtrait

pet portraits from photos

Pet portraits from photos - Turn a photo of your pet into a custom portrait

Something I’ve noticed recently amongst dog owners is that every pup parent thinks their dog is the cutest dog at the dog park.

Whether they own a doberman with a drooling problem, a mastiff with a massive underbite or a pug with a rather fugly face, they firmly believe that their precious canine is the most adorable mutt ever to tinkle on a fire hydrant. 

Now you can celebrate and immortalize that face that only a pet owner could love. Treat yourself and man’s best friend to a piece of custom artwork that captures your dog’s likeness to a t (as in terrier) with Luna Toons Custom Pet Portraits from In the Company of Dogs.

Best of all, your pooch doesn’t even need to pose, sit, stay or heel for this pawtrait.
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Samara
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Samara
May 24, 2010
Filed Under Pets 

Frame Your Name

frame your name

Personalized name art - Frame Your Name with personalized art frames

What’s in a name?

As Shakespeare’s ill-fated heroine Juliet declared,

“That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.”

I doth agree Miss Capulet, but artwork personalized with that which we call your name is even sweeter.

Frame Your Name with Personalized Name Art from Frames by Mail for a gift that has their name written all over it.
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Samara
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Samara
May 13, 2010
Filed Under Art 

Chi Flat

chi ceramic flat iron

Chi ceramic flat iron – Flat iron with Chi ceramic heat makes your hair sing

I’m having a bad case of the weepies and for the life of me, I can’t figure out why.

I’m healthy.
I’m employed.
Today is hump day, so I’m more than half way through the work week…

What on earth is making me feel the same level of anguish I endured when my pet hamster accidentally died while doing laps on my record player?

Hold the phone. I got it. I’m having a bad hair day.

It’s been scientifically proven that having a bad hair day can increase depression levels in women by 57.5%.  I’m pretty sure I read that somewhere.

My hair is frizzy, dry and overall, one melancholic mess. Rather than have my shrink fax over a prescription for Prozac, I’m getting to the root of the problem. This CHI Ceramic Flat Iron from Folica.com will help me get my head on straight for only good hair days ahead.

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Samara
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Samara
April 14, 2010
Filed Under Beauty 

Recycled Beat Box

recycled speakers

Recycled speakers – Mini cube speakers for Fold and Play recycled sound

I just returned from a recent trip to New York City. There is no place on Earth, quite like the Big Apple. I reveled in it all. The neon lights so bright on Broadway, the legendary NY hotdogs (hold the sauerkraut), the stupendous skyscrapers, the grittiness of the subways and the overall  inner rhythms of the city that never sleeps.

Now I can listen to the sweet sounds of the city (i.e. Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind on repeat) while enjoying New York’s beloved cityscape with these OrigAudio Fold & Play Recycled Speakers from Tilly’s

because the only thing I HEART more than music, is NY.

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Samara
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Samara
February 22, 2010
Filed Under Gadgets & Electronics 

Men’s Shapewear Gives Me a Bum Rush

men’s shapewear

Men’s shapewear from Undergear enhances men’s rear ends

Every now and then I get a work assignment that transcends all others.

Boss: “Sam, edit this press release asap.”
Me: “Yes boss.”

Boss: “Sam, I need your creative imput on this new project.”
Me: “Yes boss.”

Boss: “Sam, I need you to write a review for Undergear’s collection of Men’s shapewear.”
Me: “I love you Boss.”

Now this is an assignment I can certainly get behind.
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Samara
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Samara
February 3, 2010
Filed Under Men 

These Boots Were Made for Toning

mukluks boots

Mukluks boots – Women’s Fitflop Mukluks fitness boots help tone your tush with every step

It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m in the midst of documenting my list of resolutions for 2010. Over the years I’ve come to learn that creating a lengthy list of things to change, improve or enhance will get me nowhere. 5+ items will only succeed in making me feel overwhelmed, cranky, guilty and depressed when I eventually become irresolute.  These resolutions will ultimately end up ignored, recycled and added on to next year’s list.

This year I’m keeping it short and sweet, so I actually have a chance at making something happen. 

In 2010 I resolve to:

1. Breathe.
2. Drink more water.
3. Make my butt look spectacular in jeans.

These Mukluks Boots from Bliss World will make number 3 easier than shelling out a small fortune on gym memberships and best of all, they look pretty tight while they tighten.

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Samara
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Samara
December 31, 2009
Filed Under Shoes 

Teach an old dog new water tricks

life vest for dogs

Life vest for dogs – Cool vest that keeps your dog safe in the water

Everyone in your family is addicted to watersports, even your trusted dog.  Waterskiing, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, you all love dipping your feet and/or paws into the water on a clear and sunny day. The only problem? Your dog isn’t an Irish Water Spaniel and Spot sucks at swimming.

Now you can help spot Spot, wherever he may drift off to with this colorful Life Vest for Dogs from Overton’s. It’s cute, comfy and will keep him safe at sea because it’s a fact -

Every dog has its day in the water.

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Samara
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Samara
November 16, 2009
Filed Under Pets 

iPod while iPee

ipod toilet paper holder

iPod toilet paper holder - Holds your iPod while you wipe

Let’s face it, dropping the kids off at the pool isn’t a very entertaining process. It can be boring, time consuming and at times painful… especially if you’ve had Indian or Mexican food for lunch.

Now you can add some pep to your potty time with this ingenious iPod Toilet Paper Holder from Opulent Items. Finally, we iPod enthusiasts can say goodbye to dropping our iPods in the toilet or running out of battery time during extended bathroom breaks… especially when we’ve had Indian or Mexican food for lunch.

I dare anyone to pooh pooh this incredible breakthrough.

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Samara
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Samara
November 13, 2009
Filed Under Gadgets & Electronics 

Spray the field

sprayology spray  

Sprayology WomanPower – helps you get your mojo back with a few sprays a day

Sometimes we gals are just not feeling it.  

It has nothing to do with you, fellas. In today’s hectic world there are times when we women are simply too overworked, too unhappy, too sleepy, too grumpy, sneezy, dopey or bashful to get it on. Sometimes our dwarfed sex drive comes from having a headache, sometimes we just tell you it’s a headache. Sometimes, we’re just not that into it dudes. Again, no offense. It’s not you, it’s us.

A lack of libido is a totally common complaint amongst women and The AMA has even estimated that several million women in the US suffer from what doctors refer to as female sexual arousal disorder or FSAD for short, which is only fitting because a loss of libido is f’in sad in my book.

But now there is help. Now you can increase your sexual vitality as easily as you increase your aerosol deoderant protection with Sprayology WomanPower from mySpaShop.com.

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Samara
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Samara
November 9, 2009
Filed Under Beauty 

In Laptop heaven

laptop totes for women

Laptop totes for women who want laptop protection and a stylish tote, all in one

I had a laptop die on me once. 

My laptop had been there for me through good times and bad, always within arm’s reach. He delivered everything from happy bday ecard wishes to chain emails and spam. We fought, we argued, he froze on me whenever I made him angry, yet he was still my best friend and confidante. Then one sad day Buck (I called him Buck) suffered from a fatal drop during a leisurely walk to Barnes & Noble. If only I had been carrying him in a protective laptop case! I always thought the majority of laptop cases on the market were boring looking and plain, besides, Buck was difficult and usually liked to go commando.

Now I have a new laptop. Initially, we got off on the wrong foot since she runs on Windows Vista, but we’re finally starting to connect and I want to keep her safe and sound without sacificing my personal sense of style. Thankfully, Kolobags.com has a killer selection of designer Laptop Totes for Women that are cushy, convertible, eco-friendly and fashion-friendly.

Another laptop will not die on my watch.

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Samara
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Samara
October 19, 2009
Filed Under Fashion 

Monster Mash with a Handlebar moustache

candy wax moustache 

Wax moustache candy - the perfect wax candy disguise

When I used to go trick or treating way back when, nothing would aggravate me more than when my healthy neighbors would give me fresh produce, pennies, toothpaste, Saltine’s crackers or any other boring edible that didn’t have the potential to give me a 4 hour bellyache.

I love candy, and I’m a big fan of moustaches, preferrably when they’re not attached to Wilford Brimley, so this year I’ll be handing every Trick or Treater who knocks on my door a pre-packaged Candy Wax Moustache from Oriental Trading – Party Supplies because let’s face it…

Kids wearing moustaches are funny. 

It’s a proven fact.

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Samara
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Samara
October 8, 2009
Filed Under Kids Stuff 

Princess charming


princess perfume by vera wang 

Princess perfume by Vera Wang makes you feel like a perfectly perfumed princess

Every girl wants to grow up to be a princess. 

When I was a little girl I would host Princess tea parties for my Cabbage Patch Kids every Sunday afternoon. I served animal crackers, wrapped Werthers Originals and lukewarm Coca-Cola in tiny little plastic teacups. I would wear dainty white gloves and dab at the corners of my mouth with lacy napkins.  I would brag to my guests that Prince William and I were secretly betrothed. He would show up one day and whisk me away to England with a glass slipper on a pillow… I was worried that it might not fit since I wore orthopedic shoes back then.

Prince William never did show up.

Now I’m all grown up, a hard-working gal who does her own chores, whistles while she works and settles for Tazo Black Teas to-go from Starbucks. I may never have the chance to enjoy high tea with the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace, but I can still smell like a princess, every time I spray on a hint of Princess Perfume by Vera Wang from FragranceX.com.

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Samara
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Samara
August 25, 2009
Filed Under Fashion