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The Bradgelina Twins Have Arrived

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Angelina Jolie has given birth to twins on Saturday night. The twins’ daddy, Brad Pitt was by their mommy’s side during the birth. The caesarian went well and the babies and Angelina are doing well. The twins were delivered at the seaside Lenval hospital in Nice in southern France. It was reported that Jolie arrived by helicopter on the hospital’s rooftop helipad. The baby boy’s name is Knox Leon and the girl is named Vivienne Marcheline. The Bradgelina already have four children: 6 years old Maddox, 4 years old Pax, 3 years old Zahara, and 2 years old Shiloh.

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake

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Recently I was requested to review Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD and of course, I jumped at the chance. My three year old daughter loves to dance and I am looking forward to sending her to a ballet school when she turns 4. The 40-minute video is about the story of Swan Lake, performed by the Paris Opera Ballet and is narrated by a lovely and chic fairy called Prima Princessa. When I played the enchanting DVD to my daughter, she was mesmerised. To be honest, even I enjoyed watching it. I also got to learn a thing or two about ballet. I know what “Piroutte”, “Jete”, “Pas de Chat” means now 🙂

My daughter tried to copy the dance moves when she saw the children in tutus playing and dancing in the video. She was also captivated by the Dance of The Baby Swans scene. After we finished watching it, my daughter tells me that she wants to learn ballet and she has been twirling around the house doing piroutte 🙂 My daughter even wants me to play the Prima Princessa Swan Lake DVD over and over again.

What I loved about this DVD is that each ballet position segment is repeated twice to teach the children about the various ballet steps. The dance moves demonstrated by the students of School of the American Ballet are easy to follow. I also love that the Swan Lake performance was divided into a few chapters and there are between acts by little ballerinas jumping and dancing in their lovely tutus, tiaras and earrings. This certainly makes it more interesting for the children.

Prima Princessa Swan Lake DVD is just perfect for children who love to dance. It also makes a great gift for ballet lovers. I have not seen such a DVD here in Kuala Lumpur. Thanks to 2 creative mommies who created this fabulous DVD and make learning ballet so much fun and hip. Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake is ranked #2 kids ballet DVD on Amazon.com. If you are interested in this delightful DVD, do visit PrimaPrincessa.com. You can also view a clip of the DVD at PrimaPrincessa.com/dvd-clip.html.

I would like to thank Mary Kate Mellow and Stephanie Troeller for giving me the opportunity to review the fun and educational Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD.

Are You Missing A Sock?

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You put your clothes into the washing machine and when the wash is completed, you discovered that one of your socks is missing. Sounds familiar? So, did the washer eat it? Well, there is no need to waste your precious time searching for the missing sock. Just buy your socks at Throx.com. The first socks that come in threes. If one of your socks is missing, you still have 2 left. This creative solution was invented by Edwin Heaven, an entrepreneur from San Francisco. Says the THROX inventor, “If tires come with a spare, why not socks? After all, three beats a pair every time. Get your three socks at Throx.com now.

The Ark Shopping Tote

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If you are anything like me, you can’t have too many bags. I just love tote bags. They are roomy and practical. One that catches my eye recently is this lovely multi-functional bag which can be a tote, a backpack or a laptop bag.

The Ark Shopping Tote by Nava is made of cordura nylon with leather trim. It is lightly padded and lined in smooth nylon. This tote can hold a 17 inch laptop once the bottom is unzipped. Available at Raredevice.net for $145.

Wardrobe Rescue

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You have a very important meeting with a client. Just when you are about to meet him/her, you discovered that your outfit is covered with lint. Yikes!!!! What should you do? Well, there is no need to fret. You can now pat your lint away with New Scotch Lint Sheets Pocket-Packs. They are designed for an on-the-go lifestyle are perfect for last-minute touch-ups. The palm-sized lint sheets have removable sticky tear sheets that are stacked and stored in a stylish thin pack. It can be easily kept in your pocket, purse, briefcase or glove compartment. The New Scotch Lint Sheets Pocket-Packs is a must have wardrobe rescue kit.

Get In Shape With FitFlops

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Ever since I gave birth to my daughter 3 years ago, I have been trying to lose about 10 pounds to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Trust me, it is really not easy to lose those pregnancy pounds. I have tried dieting and exercising but I did not have the willpower to stick to them. Recently I just discovered a weight loss method which I believe that I would be able to follow for a long time 🙂 All I have to do is to wear a pair of sandals. Yes, you heard right. A pair of FitFlops is all I need to burn calories.

These miraculous shoes are taking the world by storm now. It claims to be able to tone and trim thigh, calves as well as buttocks. Fit flops have a unique built multi-density midsole which absorb shock and activate muscle midstep. Every step I take in the Fit flop will help to tone, tighten and trim my legs. FitFlops also helps to improve blood circulation, balance and posture. According to some reviews, people will get more exercise just wearing a pair of FitFlops than wearing regular shoes. Those with chronic back pain from walking can also benefit from these amazing shoes. They are available in a few colours like red, black, navy, brown, silver and gold. I heard that they are absolutely comfortable too and I just cannot wait to get my hands on a pair of Fitflops. If you want to stay in shape, hurry and grab yours now from Sweatybetty.com.

David Beckham’s Armani Ad

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Have you seen the latest Emporio Armani ad campaign poster featuring David Beckham? One word – HOT!!! When the ad was unveiled recently in San Francisco, hordes of female fans screamed into a delirium. I sure don’t blame them. This is the LA Galaxy star’s first US advertisement for the Italian designer. This three-year deal is rumoured to be worth about $40 million and his images will be plastered on billboards in cities like New York, London, LA, Milan, Paris, Rome and Tokyo. These promotional ads feature the hunk wearing tight and bulging white briefs at the beach. Here are some photos of David Beckham in Armani briefs.

Bathroom Sinks

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Sinks are one of the most used items in our house. Now, sinks are more than just bowls to wash our hands. More and more homeowners are looking for styles that range from fun to functional. A sink is a good way to change the look of a drab bathroom without breaking the bank. They come in many shapes, sizes, colors and materials. Glass and stainless steel are the latest new material now. If you love the look of a glass sink, then do check out expressdecor.com. They have a large selection of quality tempered glass sinks which are durable and affordably priced.

Goodbye To Burnt Toast

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If you have been eating burnt toast for breakfast everyday, well now, you can say farewell to them. By using this new concept glass toaster, you can keep an eye on your breakfast and eject the slice the moment it turns the perfect colour. You don’t have to put the bread back down and risk having to scrpe burnt toast. This idea is based on a transparent heating glass technology. Shop for this at Inventables.com

Hey Buddy, Like My T-Shirt?

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I love shopping especially for children’s clothing. Whether it is for my three-year old or gifts for friends’ children, I am just addicted. Recently, I found just the cutest selection of children’s clothing at HuddyBuddy.com. Their clothing are made from top-quality 100% cotton so we can be certain that our children are getting the best material possible. Huddy Buddy’s line of casual wear features t-shirts and cool onesies for newborns, infants, toddlers and kids. These apparels are not only unique and stylish, they have some of the cutest slogans on them.

I was lucky to get a long sleeve pink t-shirtfor my daughter and it has the words “Potty Trained” on it. My daughter has successfully stay dry throughout the day recently and this is certainly a huge achievement. This lovely t-shirt is just perfect for her to mark this important milestone. I am sure she will be getting a lot of comments when she wears it 😀 What I like about this t-shirt is that it is soft and is just the right fit for my daughter. There is also a cute white huddybuddy.com label at the back of the shirt, right at the bottom.

Huddy Buddy also has a wonderful line of sibling teesand for twins too. I also like those cute and witty messages on the onesies like the one below.

HuddyBuddy.com is a wonderful site that offers many stylish selections that you and your children will love. Their cool and funky clothing will make great gifts for birthdays, showers, big brother or big sister gifts and little brother or little sister gifts. Huddy Buddy donates a portion of every sale to the Huddy Buddy Fund at the Hospital For Sick Children.