Escape to “happily ever after” with our Rapunzel Fashion Doll as she waits for her handsome prince to come rescue her.
Polyester gown. Plastic. 4″ x 2″ x 12 1/2″ high.
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Motherhood is full of sacrifice. . .fashion should not be one of them. Dress up your diaper bag with our one-of-a-kind Button Bottom Wipe Clutch. Be the talk of any changing station. You will have other mommies green with envy asking where they too can get a case like yours. Give a button bottom wipe case as a gift and it will be the hit of your loved ones baby shower! Such a unique and adorable gift will leave an expecting mommy feeling spoiled.
Is your baby growing out of diapers? That’s GREAT! Switch from baby wipes to antibacterial wipes for quick clean hands and you still have a stylish approach to being the wonderful mommy that you are!
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Girls love wearing body glitter, but did you know that you can make your own? Here’s a fun and simple recipe for making your own body glitter I found on About.com.
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Make your own body glitter using this simple recipe:
Materials Needed:
1. Aloe Vera Gel
2. Glitter
3. Food Coloring (optional)
4. Small container (recycle old makeup containers or 35mm film containers, or look in stores that carry beads, crafts, or fishing tackle)
Instructions:
Fill your container about 3/4 full with the aloe vera gel. If you are using food coloring, mix a few drops at a time in with your gel until you get the desired color. Stir in a sprinkling of glitter at a time to avoid clumps. Add as much or as little glitter as you like.
You can try larger glitter and even small shapes such as stars; or, for a more shimmering look, use fine glitter.
Our Floral & Musk Spa Gift Set is a wonderful spa basket perfect for any occasion!
This White Floral & Musk Scented 7-piece gift set arrives in a stylish box with lid that contains: 8oz White Floral & Musk shower gel, 8oz White Floral & Musk body lotion, 7oz White Floral & Musk bath crystals, 4.5 oz White Floral & Musk Jar body scrub, 4.5oz White Floral & Musk Jar body butter, and Elegant 6-piece Soap Flowers.
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Indulge the Chocolate Lover with a different kind of chocolate experience! Our Chocolate Lover’s Spa Gift is one treat you can indulge in without counting calories.
Our chocolate-themed 8-piece gift set arrives in an oval faux leather case and contains: 8oz Chocolate Raspberry shower gel, 8oz Chocolate Raspberry body lotion, 7oz Chocolate Raspberry bath crystals, 4.5 oz Chocolate Raspberry Jar body scrub, 4.5oz Chocolate Raspberry Jar body butter, Chocolate Raspberry bar soap, mesh bath puff, and Swedish Spa Slippers.
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Give that special little boy (or girl) in your life a Spiderman Towel Cake and make bath time extra special!
Children will look forward to bath time with their favorite character, as well as enjoy playing with all their treasures of character figures, toys, art supplies, candy and accessories that fill this cake.
Comes with 100% Cotton Bath Towel, Spiderman Character Bubble Bath, Spiderman Character Toothpaste, Timer Toothbrush with a light that flashes for the recommended teeth brushing time for children, and an assortment of character figures, toys, art supplies and other novelty themed items.
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Our Lavender Lover’s Spa Gift will soothe away the cares of your day! The wonderful fragrance of lavender makes this a top selling spa gift basket.
Our Gift Basket Contains: Lavender Shower Gel, Lavender Body Lotion, Lavender Bath Salts, Lavender Body Scrub, Lavender Nail Brush, Lavender Hand Wash, Lavender Bubble Bath, Spa Slippers, and Relaxing Serenity Spa CD. Gift Arrives In White Metal Basket.
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At home or on the road, take an island vacation any time, anywhere with our Coconut Lime Bath Set in Tote Bag.
Infused with the aromas of coconut and lime, these pleasing favorites bring a breath of paradise to everyday life. An alluring array of tropical temptations is elegantly packaged for travel in a woven designer straw tote.
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I love working out, but I know from personal experience how easy it is to get injured from doing too much too soon, especially when it comes to lifting weights. Here are some simple tips I found on About.com that I thought my blog readers would enjoy on how to get the most out of your workouts.
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7 Ways to Hurt Yourself at the Gym
The gym offers so much variety when it comes to exercise, it’s tempting to jump in and try it all. But, there are some common mistakes exercisers make that may end up hurting more than helping. Learn how to avoid injury and get the most of out your workouts with these simple tips.
1. Doing Too Much Too Soon
If you’re getting started with exercise, it’s tempting to try to make up for lost time by doing everything at once. After all, you want to see results. The problem? You wake up the next morning and realize you need a crane to get out of bed. Some soreness is normal but if you can’t function, you went too far. Tips for getting started:
- Ease into cardio. Start with 3-4 days at a light-medium intensity until you get used to the workouts.
- Keep it simple. Even if you used to lift weights, your body needs time to adapt. Start with 8-10 exercises and do 1 set of 10-12 reps for the first week or so.
- Rest. If you feel sore, give yourself extra recovery days. You may need a few weeks of consistent exercise to build a strong foundation.
2. Holding Onto the Treadmill for Dear Life
Beginners may need to hold onto the rails at first, but be careful: You risk injuring yourself. Holding on puts your body in an unnatural position that could strain the shoulders. It can also affect posture and reduce the calories burned.
- If it’s a habit, wean yourself off by taking your hands off every other minute, increasing that time each week.
- If you’re holding on so you don’t fall off, slow down. Going too fast defeats the purpose.
- If you feel shaky, try taking one hand away and once that feels comfortable, take the other hand away as well.
Keep in mind that it’s not just the treadmill. Avoiding the rails on any machine will help you improve balance, burn more calories and move in a more natural way.
3. Using Bad Form
Using bad form doesn’t just compromise your workouts, it also puts your body at risk, possibly leading to pain or injuries. Bad form comes in many shapes and sizes, but a few common mistakes:
- Straining the knees. When doing squats or lunges, keep the knees behind the toes. Pushing the knees forward puts pressure on the joints and could cause injury. To avoid this, learn proper form for squats and lunges or work with a professional.
- Rounding the back. When bending over for an exercise, such as dumbbell rows, keep the back flat or slightly arched to protect the back from injury. To make it easier, bend the knees or raise up until you can keep the back flat.
In general, good form ensures you’re getting the most out of each exercise.
4. Lifting Too Heavy
It can be tough choosing the right weights so if you don’t have a spotter nearby, it’s better to go too light than too heavy. Lifting weights that are too heavy can lead to:
- Strained or torn muscles
- Losing control of the weight and dropping it
- Swinging the weight to complete the exercise, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise and could lead to injury
- Using bad form to get the weights up, which could put your back, shoulders or knees at risk for injury
5. Bouncing When You Stretch
There are different ways to stretch the body. The most common is static stretching, which involves holding stretches for a period of time to increase flexibility. But, one thing you want to avoid is bouncing while you stretch.
When you bounce, you force the muscles beyond their normal range of motion, which can lead to strained muscles or tendons. This is especially true when the muscles are cold and less pliable. To avoid injury:
- Warm up before you stretch or save the stretches for after your workout
- Ease into the stretch, only going as far as your flexibility allows. Stretching should never cause pain.
- Make stretching a regular part of your routine to maintain flexibility
6. Doing the Same Thing Over and Over
If you’ve been doing the same routine for months or years, you’re putting stress on the same muscles, joints and connective tissue every time you exercise. This could lead to an overuse injury as well as burnout and boredom. Some common overuse injuries include tendonitis, shin splints and stress fractures.
To avoid overuse injuries:
- Try cross-training. Try activities that use different muscles and movements. For example, If you run, try something low or no impact like swimming.
- Change your routine. Shake things up by changing your workout schedule, trying new moves or changing your method of training.
- Work with a trainer. A pro can show you different ways to strengthen and stretch the body to help protect it from injury.
7. Skipping Your Warm Up
If you’re short on time, you may be tempted to skip the warm up and jump right into your workout. But the warm up is one of the most important parts of your exercise routine. By easing into exercise with light movement, you can gradually raise your heart rate, increase oxygen to the body and increase blood flow to the muscles. Not only will that make the transition to exercise more comfortable, it also prevents injuries by increasing the elasticity of the muscles.
Always allow an extra 5-10 minutes before the workout and warm up with a little light cardio.
Enjoy a relaxing evening with our delicious Deluxe Matinee Movie Gift Basket. What a great gift for the movie buff in your life. Movie treats fill this unique popcorn maker!
Our Deluxe Matinee Movie Gift Basket comes with the Original Whirley Pop Popcorn Popper that makes the best popped corn on the planet and a box of award-winning Real Theater Popcorn, plus four boxes of the great classic theater candies of all time! (Add a $10, $20 or $30 Blockbuster Gift Card for an awesome at-home moviefest.)
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