Everyone needs a little black dress, right? This one will fit perfect in your closet.

I love being able to see all my earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. The Little Black Dress from The Container Store does that perfectly. Plus it is just so darn cute. For $19.99 you get this two sided hanging jewelry organizer with 39 clear vinyl pockets and 24 hook and loop closures. So easy to reach your jewelry and put neatly back in place. No more tangles or lost jewelry. Perfect.

Simple app for grocery shopping. Did I mention free? I actually first used another grocery list app, until a friend of mine asked for suggestions and several people told her about this one. I checked it out and it is so much simpler than the one I was using. When the app opens, the yellow notebook page appears. When you click on the “+” tab, you go to the second screen and type in items you want to add to your list. The items in the second graphic always remain – sort of a list library.  You simply continue to add as you need an item, or think of something you regularly buy.  I’ve used mine for quite some time now and most items are already in my library, so I just type a letter or two and the item comes up and then it is added to the notebook page. You can set up more than one shopping list page too, which is convenient if you want to do a gift buying list, or if you shop at a main grocery store but also at one of those bulk stores, like Costco or Sams. Another great feature, which I’m sure my husband loves, is that I can email him the list, and vice versa. So if one of us is stopping off at the store on the way home from work, it’s easy to just click off what items you want the other to pick up. We are efficient that way.

No more lost lists or post-it notes.  Save a tree and get this app.

I recently started using a cream blush, so when I saw these cream eyeshadow pots at my local drugstore, I thought I would give them a try. The Maybelline Color Tattoo is very pigmented. You only need a teeny amount on your pinky to cover your eye in a millisecond. Maybelline Color Tattoo currently comes in ten colors. I purchased Tough as Taupe, Bad to the Bronze, and Tool Cool. The only one that looked like it was a true matte is the one pictured above, Tough as Taupe, and it is my favorite because it is matte. The color is very subtle. I will probably keep Bad to the Bronze because the shimmer is not too much, and it is a gorgeous bronze. Too Cool is definitely too cool for me. Way to much shimmer. Don’t get me wrong, if you aren’t an old bag with bags like me you are fine with shimmer. I just think, and it is my opinion, that after a certain age shimmer isn’t good. It draws way too much attention to the wrinkles. Less is more. That being said, I love this stuff. I have worn it all day without a primer and it never creases or fades. It is definitely a keeper. Another plus? I didn’t have all that shadow droppings under my eye like I do after powder eyeshadow. I am a hot mess when I try to do my eye makeup!

As you can see, most of the colors are BOLD. As my son constantly reminds me, I am not any merchandiser’s target audience. They all market to the younger crowd. These companies think old people don’t buy anything. As a woman of a particular age, I can assure you that we buy more crap in the constant pursuit of looking better. I am really not trying to look 20. Believe me, I am well aware that ship has sailed. But I can still look my best, right? I continue to look for products that don’t find their way into every crease and then emphasize it. I am very happy with this eyeshadow, and would encourage Maybelline to come out with more neutral matte colors. My eyelids don’t look dry and tired. They look fresh and perky. Who wouldn’t want that?

I think these eyeshadows just came out in 2012 so next time you are at your local drugstore, try and pick up one. At my drugstore, they were about $6.

We all know I don’t have small children. I probably am the last person to give you information on children’s toys. However, if you are like me and like to get something different for your nieces, or nephews, or if you are lucky, grandchildren, then mytoysmart.com is a great place for that.

You can shop by age, by brand, or by price. I always look at the best sellers first, because it really is out of my area of expertise.

Cute books with stuffed animals.

I have purchased this turtle twilight night-light before and it is a big hit. I wouldn’t mind having one for me!

Crayon apron

Simple puzzles. Well, sometimes I struggle, but don’t tell anyone.

Learning Your ABC’s.

Even wall murals.

It’s fun to be a kid! I hope this gives you some ideas on a great website to get something different for the little lucky ones.