Most of the time, I'm bummed when the weather turns sour.  When it's raining, my daughter can't play outside, errands take a lot longer to run, thanks to more traffic and dangerous driving conditions, and of course, it's harder to stay dry and comfy.

When the rain begins to pour, I whip out my trusty umbrella and head outside, giving no thought as to the quality of the umbrella I've been using.  If the wind would blow too hard, my umbrella would always fold up on me, giving me a drenching.  Once I was inside again, my umbrella seemed to take forever to dry and subsequently soaked everything it touched in the meantime.

Thankfully, I finally discovered the best umbrella to use in bad weather...my new Cheeky Umbrella!  Keep reading to learn more!

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Now that Halloween is behind us, the holiday gift giving season is officially underway.  Personally, I'm frantically trying to take care of my gift giving needs now because I hate waiting until the last minute.  One of the toughest gifts to shop for though, in my opinion, is a Secret Santa Gift.

It's not easy to find the perfect item when you're trying to spend a small amount of money, yet find a present that both men and women will enjoy.  Thankfully ParamountZone.com has a whole host of great Secret Santa Gift Ideas 2012.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Gift cards:  I love them and I hate them!  Obviously, I love them because they're basically cash, yet I can't be tempted to pay bills with them, so they're like a special shopping treat.  The thing I hate about gift cards though is that they are so darn bulky!

My purse is crammed full with them and I never know how much is on each one.  This leaves me fumbling around in the checkout line trying to figure out what is left to spend on each gift card and what I'll have to pay for myself.  Right now, almost half of the storage space in my purse is being spent on a large stack of gift cards.  Thankfully, there's now an app out there called Gyft which is designed to eliminate the gift card madness.  Keep reading to learn more!

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When I want to instantly add a touch of class to my overall appearance, I head straight for my fingernails!  Apparently, I'm not the only one who likes to do this either, for mani/pedi shops have popped up on almost every street corner seemingly overnight.

Now when I paint my nails, I like to go bold without looking like I'm going bold.  :question:  That might not make a lot of sense, but what I mean is that I like bold colors, just toned down a bit.  I want my nails to turn heads without looking over the top.  That's why I couldn't have been happier to receive H-E-B's October Beauty Pick of the Month: A Selection of 5 Essie Nail Polish Colors!

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One of the things I enjoy more than anything else is a trip to my local nail salon.  When I was younger, I thought that a "shop 'til you drop" trip to the mall was definitely the bees' knees, but now, nothing sounds sweeter than a little relaxation and pampering.

Unfortunately, a trip to the salon isn't cheap.  By the time, I get a mani/pedi and leave a tip, I've easily spent over $60.  :wow:  In this economy, the spa is simply a gratification that's best left alone.  Fortunately, home spa treatments can provide the same level of luxury without the exorbitant prices.

Beauty Chic has created an entire line of amazing home beauty products guaranteed to make your face, hands and feet appear fresh from the salon.  Keep reading to see my five step plan for relaxation and pampering on a budget!

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I'm so excited that my favorite season, fall, is right around the corner.  There are so many wonderful things to enjoy about fall: the crisp, clean air, gorgeous fall foliage, football games, hayrides, Halloween, baking goodies and enjoying the company of friends and family.

I've found that the quickest (and easiest) way for me to get in the seasonal mood is to spread a little "autumn aura" around my home.  Put some fallen leaves and pine cones in a few decorative containers and break out your softest, snuggliest sweaters and blankets.  Of course, you can't forget about the warm fragrant scents of the season either.  That's where Air Wick Scented Oil has come to the rescue!

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