So, I am far from a Trekki…….but the new Star Trek movie was really good!!! I think even if you aren’t a fan or if you’re not into Sci Fi, you may like this one. Lots of action and a way cuter cast than the originals, after all, that is one of the most important reasons, right??? No, that’s not what makes this film good, although it helps, but it is pretty action packed throughout the entire movie. There is a hint of humor along with some pretty good acting, and the cast is a good likeness to the originals, in my opinion. There’s even a special appearance by …………….., well, you’ll just have to go see it!!!!! Good summer movie, but will it make it to my All Time Summer Movie Favorite Hits List……nah, probably not!!!!
Temperatures and Gas Prices on the Rise!!!!!! Shop Online!! June 14, 2009
With gas prices and temperatures soaring this summer, you’ll want to keep cool and stay close to home, so why not shop!!! Don’t waste gas and go out in the heat, shop online!!! There are MANY great finds, something for everyone of all ages, from home decor to music to swim suits!!!! There is one great place that I can think of for online shopping…….no not the big giant, you all know who that is……….but there is a really cool REAL AUCTION site called Onlineauction.com where you will find everything you are looking for at really great prices!!!
Right now there are a few kewl sales to check out. One is the Quarter Ante, where all auctions start at just 25 cents!!!!
Also, a much bigger sale going on as part of the Listing Blitz, over 1,000 great items just waiting for shoppers like you!!!! Come check out all of our auctions at onlineauction.com Just type “LB” in the search bar and it will bring up all the great items at some fantastic prices!!
DON’T FORGET TO VISIT OUR GREAT STORE AT the*tiki*shak<a href="http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction_house:main&user_id=24395“> We have everything from home and garden to cool clothing, swimsuits and more!!!!! Check us out today!!!!!
Kiss The Cook Shabby Cottage Sign June 12, 2009
This “Kiss The Cook” sign is so chic and just one of the great items you will find in my store at onlineauction, just click on the link below to check it out!!
http://www.onlineauction.com/index.php?page=auction:view_item&auction_id=1071612
The Hummingbirds are Here!! June 10, 2009
We have several of these mini birds around our house!!! As little as they are, they can get pretty aggressive with each other!! There is something so cool about hearing one approach, almost like a tiny little airplane. Did you know they flap their little wings approx. 10-80 times per second. The average is around 50 times per second, however, the Amethyst Woodstar and Bee Hummingbird are around 80 flaps per second, whew, that’s a lot of flapping for such a tiny creature!!! They can fly up/down, side to side and even backwards and fly up to 60mph!! They must eat on average of every 10 minutes to keep up with their very high metabolism, imagine that!!
They can live up to 6 years and are the smallest birds in the world. If you are lucky enough to have hummingbirds where you live, I hope you enjoy their VERY frequent visits to your feeder or flowers!!! What a great thing to experience!! Kids love to watch them feed!!! I’ll try to get a picture of one at our feeder!!!
Favorite Summertime Movies!!! June 7, 2009
I love movies that come out in the summer season, some go on to be great classics, JAWS was one of my favorites and is still played over and over during the summer months!!! Of course, there are a few other favs of my mine that “don’t” leave me afraid to get in the water, okay, that’s not true, I don’t like getting in the water at the beach, give me a swimming pool anytime!! No sharks, jelly fish or other creatures just waiting to take a bite of ya!!!!
Dirty Dancing is probably my most watched favorite summer movie of all time!!!! A more recent film was “Mama Mia”, I saw that with my mom, it was the perfect summertime chic flic!!!!! Others include Finding Nemo, Blue Crush and Vacation, who doesn’t love the “charming?” Griswolds!!!!!
So………what are your favs and hey, while you’re at it, feel free to share your worst summer movie pics!!!!
CloudWorks Figurines are Here! June 2, 2009
CloudWorks figurines are here!!!! We’ve got several Cloudworks Figurines, including several from the “Sunday’s Best” collection, for example, Lady with Wide Brim Hat(Bronze Beauty), Lady on Chair with Peacock Feather and Lady and with Bible(Praise the Lord), to name a few!!! Come check them out in our “Collectibles” category, click here.. If you are looking for a particular one and don’t see it, just ask and we will see if we can get it for you!!!!
Summer’s Here, Don’t Forget To ……Quench Yourself!! 10 Facts about Hydration!!!! June 1, 2009
1 – It takes a loss of only 1% – 2% of your body’s ideal water content to cause dehydration, an average person loses about 90 ounces of water daily..
2 – The sense of thirst dims with age -so make sure older people are drinking plenty of water.
3 – Drinking ice cold water actually makes you lose weight because fat calories are burned to bring the water temperature up to internal 98.6 degrees F. Some people find they have stomach cramps from this, so experiment and see if your body is ok with this.
4 – You MUST remember to drink even when you’re not thirsty.
5 – Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention. Give your body plenty of water and the stored water will be released.
6 – If you don’t drink enough water, your body’s reaction is to retain the water it does have. This in turn hampers kidney function and waste products accumulate. Your liver is then called upon to flush out the impurities. As a result, one of your livers main functions – metabolizing fat into useable energy -
is minimized.
7 – Water helps detoxify the body from the effects of long term smoking, helping to eliminate the insidious tar and and acidic nicotine from the lungs.
8 – Average, “within proper weight” people should drink eight, 8 oz. glasses of water each and every day. (About 2 Quarts) Over-weight people need one additional glass for every 25 pounds of excess weight.
9 – Beverages containing alcohol and caffeine create
an un-quenchable thirst in the body.
10- Water helps maintain proper muscle tone and prevents sagging skin.
TIP: Don’t like plain old water??? Spice it up by saturating it with fresh bruised mint leaves or a squeeze of lemon or lime. Use your imagination but just don’t forget to Stay Hydrated this Summer!!!!
Okay, one more, for all you party people out there, Hate hangovers from drinking too much alcohol??? Make sure that you drink 4 times as much water as you consume in alcohol. It’ll make the effects of alcohol last longer and cost you less in the long run.
PLEASE NOTE : Drinking coffee after drinking too much alcohol does nothing more than make you a wide-awake drunk.
To see more great tips about the benefits of good ole H20, check out this site!www.gotwater.net/water_tips.htm
Wow, gorgeous French decor Divider Screen!!! June 1, 2009
This absolutely gorgeous screen instantly adds the charm of a French chateau to your favorite sitting area!
For a direct link to this auction and a full description of screen, click on link below!!!!
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