Target's Fall Fashion Commercial - Behind the Scenes

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An EXCLUSIVE video interview with stylist Soraya Dayani: She talks about the fall fashion featured in Target's new fall commercial and we get a few close ups of a covet-worthy blazers with contrast lining from the new collection.

The video is followed by a Q&A with senior marketing manager of Target Style, Amy Pfingsten:




Defying Gravity: Videos from behind-the-scenes at Target’s new fall style commercial. Wondering how Target put together their Fall campaigns? Get ready for some acrobatics and flying models:




Disclosure: I did not receive any products nor was paid for this post. I was provided info from the PR firm to share. Thanks to A Bullseye View. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.

Bloggers Wanted: Kindle Fire Giveaway Event

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ATTENTION BLOGGERS: Join us for our next Free Blogger Event! We’re giving away an Amazon Kindle Fire! So awesome! This is a free blogger event hosted by Madame Deals Media.

Perks: Bloggers are rewarded with chances to win great prizes themselves. We are offering these great referral prizes for the bloggers for helping out:

* $50 CASH to the blogger that refers the most other bloggers within the first 24 hours (already awarded to Divine C – congrats)

* $50 CASH to the blogger that refers the most other bloggers over all

* $50 CASH to the blogger that refers the winning reader (there will be a spot on the entry form to record this)

New Incentives for Bloggers to make it even more beneficial to you:

* Featured Bloggers – We will be awarding up to 4 bloggers a featured spot in our event. Featured bloggers will get their Facebook ‘like’ in the main post on all sites.

* Secret Word Host – we will be awarding one blogger the opportunity to host the secret word on their site. This is huge for page views!

* Backlink – we will be awarding up to 4 bloggers a backlink in the event post.
Here’s how you can participate in this great event:

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

* Event dates: October 10, 2012 - October 24, 2012

* Receive 1 FREE Link of choice (Facebook)

* Create an announcement post about this event to all your fellow bloggers

* Keep promoting the Free event to your fellow bloggers so you can have a chance at the blogger prizes!

* Look for the HTML email and get your event post created. HTML info will be emailed at least 2 days prior to the launch date of 10/10.

Sign up here: MDM SavingStar Event Sign up Doc

Colossal Asian Veggie 'N Chicken Pack

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Per Serving (1/4th of recipe, about 1 1/2 cups): 5 Points+
222 calories, 1.5g fat, 811mg sodium, 19g carbs, 3.25g fiber, 9.5g sugars, 30.5g protein 

The recipe: "300 under 300", pages 170 - 171
or http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1587 

As I've said before, I love making Hungry Girl foil packs.  They are quick, easy, and always turn out moist and yummy.  This recipe had TONS of veggies in it, which I love.  You get so much food for so little calories - awesome! 
My main complaint about this recipe was the lack of sauce.  For all those veggies, there was only 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, along with a little rice vinegar.  I like to be able to taste my sauce!  Plus, when everything is cooked in the foil pack, the veggies release quite a bit of liquid, watering down the already too-small amount of sauce.  In other words, this recipe needs more sauce! 
To compensate, I ended up adding soy sauce to my serving.  Although it adds a lot of sodium, it doesn't really add any calories, and it was worth the added flavor this dish was desperately needing.  If you make this recipe, it might be worth it to add a tablespoon of lower calorie stir-fry sauce to each serving for more flavor.  I have found ones for only 20 calories a tablespoon that taste great.  The portion size alone is a good reason to make this dish, even though it needs a little help!

Eye Majic: Quick and Easy Eyeshadow Applicators

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There is a ferocious new trend hitting makeup looks for fall: animal prints! Ever seen the eyeshadow tutorials on leopard prints on YouTube? I've seen several and thought they were pretty interesting. Although I don't usually wear it out, it's something fun to try when I'm going to do a photoshoot or going to a Halloween party.

Introducing Eye Majic by Majic Beauty... Eye Majic is the revolutionary shadow and applicator in one! Eye Majic takes all the guesswork out of applying eyeshadow with an exclusive "heat transfer" technology. To get perfect, precise, makeup artist quality eyes, just hold the applicator pad to the eyelid area (for up to 4 seconds) and gently press with a slight upward movement. Then swipe the applicator across the eyelid up and out. You can use the back of the applicator to blend or tone the applied area for a softer look.


I received the following matte finish and pearl finish shades to try: "Bad Behaviour", "Cappucino", "Silver Lining", and the "Snow Leopard Print". Eye Majic eyeshadow applicators actually save me a lot of time, especially when I'm in a rush out the door. Since it was my first time trying, the first try looked a bit awkward, but finally got the hang of it. To avoid the outlines, I used the back of the applicator to blend it out. Also, Eye Majic can be applied directly over any other existing eye shadow for a quick change of color. This has become my favorite product now.



It's hard for many women to achieve flawless, gorgeous eyeshadow, either they don't know how to use all the different tools needed or it take stoo much time and effort to apply it.





Disclosure: I received samples from the PR firm/company in exchange for a review in this post. Any expressed opinions are my own and personal thoughts. No other compensation was given.

Fit & Fabulous Fall Challenge Week 4/5

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Week 4- Write about your progress thus far...

Well, there isn't much to report really. I am not really losing or gaining. I've been working out pretty consistently over the last 4 weeks, but nothing is changing.

It's frustrating. I've been in this place before and I get really angry at myself. I know that my feelings are not helping the cause. I get down on myself and I'm not sure how to get motivated to the point I was before.

I want to take care of myself and I want to be healthy and happy. I know what I need to do, but it's like I don't care enough about myself to make it happen. I hate to think that, but why can't I just get into the mindset I need to be in?

On the plus side, I have been doing well at the gym. I even did a run on the treadmill and it was not bad. Been doing mostly cardio, including a fitness class.

I went grocery shopping last week and only allowed myself to buy healthy foods. That made me happy and proud of my restraint.

Colossal Asian Veggie 'N Chicken Pack

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Per Serving (1/4th of recipe, about 1 1/2 cups): 5 Points+
222 calories, 1.5g fat, 811mg sodium, 19g carbs, 3.25g fiber, 9.5g sugars, 30.5g protein 

The recipe: "300 under 300", pages 170 - 171
or http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1587 

As I've said before, I love making Hungry Girl foil packs.  They are quick, easy, and always turn out moist and yummy.  This recipe had TONS of veggies in it, which I love.  You get so much food for so little calories - awesome! 
My main complaint about this recipe was the lack of sauce.  For all those veggies, there was only 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, along with a little rice vinegar.  I like to be able to taste my sauce!  Plus, when everything is cooked in the foil pack, the veggies release quite a bit of liquid, watering down the already too-small amount of sauce.  In other words, this recipe needs more sauce! 
To compensate, I ended up adding soy sauce to my serving.  Although it adds a lot of sodium, it doesn't really add any calories, and it was worth the added flavor this dish was desperately needing.  If you make this recipe, it might be worth it to add a tablespoon of lower calorie stir-fry sauce to each serving for more flavor.  I have found ones for only 20 calories a tablespoon that taste great.  The portion size alone is a good reason to make this dish, even though it needs a little help!

Dr Oz, Michelle Obama's New Lunch Menu on Dr Oz, Sept 12 2012

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Michelle Obama Announces New School Lunch Menu On Dr Oz - September 12, 2012 on Dr Oz

Ok, this post doesn't have a particular nutritious recipe but I feel it seems pretty related so I thought that I would share. Today on Dr Oz's September 12, 2012, the First Lady Michelle Obama announced the first new changes to our school lunches.. I sure remember my school lunches many years ago and the main thing I remember is how greasy everything was! Michelle Obama announced these new changes to make our school lunches healthier for our children!Mrs. Obama said there are many kids out there that are getting 50% of their daily calories at school so a healthy lunch is critical! Today Dr. Oz brought out three children to do a taste on the upcoming school lunch menu changes.

Examples of School Lunch Menu Legislation Changes

Before Example : Bean burrito, a cup of applesauce, a carton of orange juice or milkAfter School

Lunch Meal Example : Turkey and cheese sandwich on whole grain bread, a serving of vegetables, a slice of canteloupe.Michelle Obama said that the whole grain's that are implemented are important because of the fiber content and the ability to keep the children feeling full for longer.

School Lunch Menu Example #2 Cheese Pizza Meal

Before : A typical lunch would be a slice of cheese pizza on white dough, fried tater tots, a cup of pineapples, and a carton of chocolate milk

After the new legislation changes take place the new school lunch menu for the same meal would look more like :  Cheese pizza on whole grain, baked sweet potato fries, baby tomatoes.

School Lunch Menu Example #3  Hot Dog Meal

Before : A hot dog on a white bread bun, a cup of apple sauce, and carrot and celery sticks, chocolate milk.

New Meal : Whole grain pasta, whole grain roll, kiwi, broccoli

Today Show, Warm Spinach Salad, Red Onions, Blue Cheese Recipe

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Warm Spinach Salad Recipe by Joel Gamoron on the Today Show

Today, Executive Chef Joel Gamoran was featured on the Today Show with Kathie Lie and Hoda to talk about his delicious Warm Spinach Salad with Caramelized Red Onions and Blue Cheese recipe.  I just had to add this recipe because it looked absolutely delicious and quite healthy as well!  It's safe to say that I will most definitely be trying this one out very soon!

Joel Gamoran's Warm Spinach Salad Recipe (With Caramelized Red Onions and Blue Cheese) Yum!

Ingredients :

• Freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 4 oz baby spinach leaves (wash and dry the spinach leaves
• 6 oz crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tbsp toasted pinenuts
• 1 tbsp snipped fresh chervil (you can also use chives instead)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red onion.  Peel and slice the red onion into 10 wedges while leaving the root intact
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp sherry vinegar

Directions On How To Make Warm Spinach Salad With Caramelized Onions

•  Heat up a medium saute pan over medium heat
• Add olive oil to the saute pan
• Add red onions
• After the red onions start to turn golden (this should take about 5 minutes).  Add the dijon, honey, and sherry vinegar
• Add some salt and pepper to the mixture
• Place the spinach in a bowl and pour the hot onions over the top
• Mix the spinach
• Top the spinach and red onions with blue cheese, chervil (or chives) and pine nuts

Vtech LS6475-3 Cordless Phone Giveaway

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Welcome to the Vtech LS6475-3 Cordless Phone Giveaway
Hosted by Joys Of Life Co-hosted by Empowered Mommy
Sponsored by The Vtech


About our Sponsor: 

At VTech, we live by the words "innovation beyond technology." Our mission is to be the most cost-effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality consumer electronics products and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner possible.

Established in Hong Kong in 1976, we operate in 10 regions around the world. We have an extensive international distribution network and VTech is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE: 303).


VTech has enjoyed an illustrious and eventful history of innovation beyond technology in the consumer telecommunications field. 14 years ago we released the first 900 MHz digital phone. In 1997, we introduced the jellybean trend for cordless phone finishes. Two years later, in 1999, VTech was first once again with the introduction of the 2.4 GHz cordless phone. We acquired the AT&T license in 2000, releasing our first
bundle the year after. In 2002, VTech was first to market with the 5.8 GHz cordless phone and in 2003 we introduced the first color LCD available in a cordless phone. Our VoIP line continues to gather both momentum and awards, since releasing the first integrated VoIP cordless in 2005.

Want to know more about Vtech? Read full review on Vtech's LS6475-3 Cordless Phone by Joys Of Life here: Vtech's LS6475-3 Cordless Phone Review


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One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to win a Vtech LS6475-3 Cordless Phone! Chosen winner will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to US ONLY, 18+ (ends October 31, 2012 at 11:59pm EST). Winner will have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize.

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$100 Target Gift Certificate Giveaway

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HostED by Baby Costcutters with Co-host: Food N Service and Capri's Coupons
Most of you follow blogs for the deals, Right? What if you could go to one place to see all the great deals from all your favorite blogs all popping up on one page for you?! How awesome would that be? I want you to think Pinterest but for Deals Only!
About our Sponsor: Reclip.It

You can have that!! It is called Reclip.It. All your favorite bloggers are on Reclip.It (including me) First, you sign up using facebook, twitter, google, or an email address. Then you can choose who you want to follow, just like on Pinterest.

If you are looking for a deal on a certain item, you click on the tab at the top for "Popular" and then you can type in what you are looking for great deals on. At any time click the "Free Stuff" tab to see all the free deals going on! Then to find the awesome bloggers on reclip.It click on the "Discover" tab it will show you the top 50 Bloggers, while you are there make sure to search for me and then click follow :) Thanks!

You can also search for a certain topic in the "search for deals" box at the top. Halloween Costumes is most likely a hot search right now.

Then on what is called "My Feed" you will see all the great deals from all of the wonderful bloggers and your friends that you follow! You can view the deal or reclip it. If you reclip it will go in your folder so you can go back to it later. Plus, anyone who follows your folder will be able to view it as well. You can set folders for the different kinds of deals you like or just have one to put all your reclips in.


GIVEAWAY One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to win a $100 Target Gift Certificate! What would you buy with the gift certificate? Chosen winner will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to US ONLY, 18+ (ends October 23, 2012 at 11:59pm EST). Winner will have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize. You must complete the 2 mandatory entries to qualify to win the prize.

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EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale Giveaway

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Welcome to the EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale Giveaway Sponsored by EatSmart Products and Hosted by Joys Of Life

Joys Of Life was given an opportunity to review EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale. Check out the full review on the product here: EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale Review


About EatSmart

The company offers various type of scales includng Kitchen scales, bathroom scales and luggage scales. EatSmart Bathroom Scales are super accurate, easy to use and uniquely designed to perfectly match the decor in any home. Our scales are engineered to the highest precision standards to provide you with consistently reliable products. Stop guessing your weight and let our scales help you get serious about your fitness and weight loss goals.


The EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale is versatile, easy to use and great for any home. Simply step on the scale and in seconds you'll have an accurate readout on the EatSmart's oversized 3.5" LCD display. Its modern, sleek design of tempered glass compliments any surrounding and weighs up to 400 lbs.
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One (1) lucky reader will have a chance to win an EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale!  Chosen winner will be selected via Random.org through Rafflecopter and is open to US ONLY, 18+ (ends October 30, 2012 at 11:59pm EST). Winner will have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize.

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Karmin Rocks in Pretty Pistol Top and Luichiny Shoes on DWTS

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Amy Heideman, of dynamic pop duo Karmin, performs on Dancing With the Stars’ results show Oct. 9, wearing the tribal “Voodoo” top by Pretty Pistol Clothing. Amy, known for her eccentric and funky good style, looks toned and gorgeous in the bustier, capped off with Luichiny’s staple 6-inch blue peep toe heels. Karminites all around the world raved about her Pretty Pistol top and Luichiny shoes – definitely one of her stand out looks.



Pretty Pistol “Voodoo” Top ($74)


Luichiny “More Of It” suede 6-inch heel in blue ($89.95)
Available in aqua, blue, cobalt blue, pink, red and black.