The perfect Valentine's Day Gift

Ok guys - it's that time of year again. Time to show your loved one how you feel. Valentine's day is upon us once again!

Gentlemen - don't give candy this year, we are all trying to get in shape and the candy is just too tempting to have in the house and no, you don't need it either. Love ya honey!!!! Flowers are pretty, but they just wilt and die within days. Let's go for a gift that will be useful this year!


Wear Your Heart on Your High Heels

Treat her to something trendy - and then take care of her toes afterwards!
A'GACI's Ruffled Suede Peep Toe Booties ($28.50) are a perfect (and
inexpensive) indulgence for any fab fashionista. After she tests out her
new heels, give her the gift of comfort with socks from KN Karen Neuburger.
Certain to "knock her socks off", the KN Karen Neuburger Pink Ribbon Socks
($6.00) offer light pink detailing and super soft fine-gage micro velour.

A'GACI Ruffled Suede Peep Toe Bootie ($28.50) KN Karen Neuburger Pink
Ribbon Socks ($6.00) www.agacistore.com http://www.karenneuburger.com/

These socks are so soft and they don't slide down into your shoes. This is so important when you are working out or walking. The pink fluffy socks are great to wear around the house instead of slippers and are great on these cold mornings!

Take Her on a Trip

Since Valentine's Day falls on Sunday this year, take time to travel over
the weekend. Treat her to a trip by placing the itinerary inside the
EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone Overnight Bag ($19.99). The large and sturdy
bag features easy-to-grip handles that make it an ideal piece for a getaway.
Two interior compartments are removable and versatile to help keep contents
clean and tidy. You could even pre-fill the bag with her makeup and
cosmetics so she's packed and ready to go! And what's a Valentine's Day
without some flowers? The pretty floral design is a perfect fit.

EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone Overnight Bag ($19.99), http://www.eco-tools.com/


These bags are a work of art! So pretty that she will want to take them everywhere! Nice size, holds a lot and easy to pack!

Make No Mistakes with Ms. Manicure


Show her you care with a soothing spa treatment and then give her the tools
she needs to fix her chips at home with Ms. Manicure. The Handy Dandy Mani
kit ($9.99) features a nail brush, wood cuticle sticks, a cuticle clipper,
tweezers, a salon board, nail clippers and nail scissors. Stick a gift
certificate or her favorite kind of nail polish inside one of the pouches
for an added touch. For the man wanting to go the extra mile...treat her to
an at-home manicure using the kit!


Ms. Manicure Handy Dandy Mani ($9.99) Ms. Manicure Call Your Buff ($2.99)
Everyone can use a great mani/pedi kit! You won't go wrong with this one!

Mood Lifters and Cute Socks by Karen Neuburger

Lately I have found that I am in need of a mood lift. I think being home for sooo long and Brian's condition has affected my moods. I'm usually a pretty upbeat, happy and positive person. Lately, I'm tired all the time, mad or just plain ol' depressed. So, I'm looking around for ways to improve my mood.

MUSIC - putting on my ipod and dancing around the house always can make me happy. I love all kinds of music and will sing along with the best of them. This even seems to be improving Brian's mood LOL! He's laughing at me singing along with the ipod. Surely it isn't THAT bad???

EXERCISE - nothing make those endorphins raise like exercise. I've been doing the Insanity workouts with my workout buddies! The more I sweat, the better I feel

FAMILY/FRIENDS - being with my favorite people will raise my mood leaps and bounds. Having the kids over and taking care of Madelyn one day a week is helping. Going out with friends is also a great time! It's a nice break from the daily routine!!

CUTE SOCKS - I got these adorable socks and am really enjoying them. Karen Neuburger Pure Comfort socks are enriched with Aloe vera and Vitamin E. These have made my dry heels much better and they hold up well in the wash. The aloe vera and vitamin E will last for 20 washings. I've washed mine several times and they are still leaving my feet soft, but not greasy! This would be a great stocking stuffer for Christmas! $8 retail value! Cute socks are a true mood lifter! SUNSHINE - it seems that Brian and I missed most of the summer. Stuck in the hospital and then indoors during the best part of the summer. I love the hot weather, going to the lake and just enjoy being outdoors. Swimming, walking or biking, anything outdoors is good to my mood! Brian ordered me the HDvision sunglasses. I really like them too! Perfect for being outside in the sun! I hope that we have a mild winter (we have heard a wet, cold winter is in store for us UGH!) and little snow. COOKING/BAKING - I LOVE to cook and bake. I have been enjoying some great cookbooks lately. I just got Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Diet and really like all the recipes I have made so far. Rustic Pasta was amazing! I can't wait to make the peanut butter cups. These are just a few of my favorite mood lifters. What do you do to get in a better mood? Be sure to visit Karen Neuburger!!!