Curbside Stories

It's 14 days left before Valentine's Day. Have you found your Frog Prince? I already have... sort of. He is safely slumbering inside a jar and is just waiting for me to wake him up. I don't need magic to turn this frog into a Prince. Click on the jump on how I will do it.

This week's office Kris Kringle is something sticky.  I haven't done shopping yet but I am eying these items as possible gift for my Monita. Sephora Apple Pomegranate body collection , $30.  The set contains body butter, body scrub tube, body wash and bubble bath. Lancome Juicy Tubes set , $29.50 at Neiman Marcus.  The set contains 6 various lip gloss colors from you favorite color palette--Sparling Pinks or Shimmering Neutrals. Benefit De-puffing Action eye gel , $28 at Macy's. I wonder what I will get on Friday.  I'm excited.

It is inevitable not to have Kris Kringle or Monito-Monita in the office during the Yuletide Season.  It is fun especially the guessing part who your Monita or Monito is and each week (depending on how many times in a week you want to do this) there is a theme on what to give. Our office started two weeks ago and the first theme was a gift that is soft.  I got this: Bath & Body works Twilight Woods body lotion for "soft" skin.  I am happy to have received this because I really like love Bath & Body Works products.  My Monita/Monito is generous.  Lucky me! This week's theme is something long and hard and I got these:  A long pen with a with a bear and heart design and green feathers for extra cuteness.  It has ink and it works. For something hard, I got this mug.  Perfect for coffee break times. Next week's theme would be something sticky.  I wonder what I will receive next week.  I can't wait for the big reveal.  ...

Ho! Ho! Ho!  It's 29 days before Christmas and you better load up and stock up on gifts for your loved ones.  Found these items at Anthropologie that are so cute... you would think twice about giving them as gifts after buying them.

I am such an avid fan of the Oprah Show.  I wish that I could watch her live but it is just me dreaming.  I was saddened by the news that the show will come to an end soon.  Of all her episodes, it is Oprah's Favorite Things that I really love watching.  I get a happy headache after watching the episode.  I could just imagine taking all those wonderful items for free.  I believe the most expensive thing she has ever given on the episode was an LG refrigerator with built-in television.  How cool is that? The network decided to postpone their 2009 Favorite Things episode because of the recession.  I think it's a wise thing to do.  Now, a year after that, she gave away really really cool items for her live audience.  Here are some of those amazing items. A Philip Stein diamond watch worth $2,475. Tory Burch tote worth $250 and Tory Burch 'Reva Ballerina' flat worth $195. Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera worth $700. Cashmere sweater an...

Do you hate bras with underwire?  Do you like wearing body hugging tops, tube tops and halter dresses?  Are your girls uncomfortably and oddly lopsided?  Do you feel that nature and gravity is taking its course on your precious girls?  If you answer yes to any of the questions, BraStick is the product for you!  Each pack contains 6 push-up adhesives and 6 nipple covers to lift and make your girls perkier than it ever was.

My early greetings to all fathers in the world... Happy Father's Day! I know most of you are planning a special celebration for your dads--be it going out with the family for lunch or dinner on Sunday, have a solo date, or simply cook a special meal... make it even more special by giving your dear dads a present to show your appreciation for all the love and care. Allow me to give you my gift suggestions for the greatest dads in the world. For the sporty dad, this Emporio Armani rubber strap watch is perfect on his wrist.  This is available at Neiman Marcus for $195. Support your dad's effort in trying to looking good by giving him this Clinique shaving essentials set that is available at Bergdorf Goodman for only $45.50.  The set includes a full size and travel size face scrub, cream shave, post-shave healer.  That is value for your money! For the wine enthusiast, this Cuisinart 'Private Reserve' 8-bottle wine cellar is perfect to store his favorite wines.  T...

This season is about colors and chunky accessories and what better way to be attuned with the current fad is by having these stacked bangles from Asos .  Guess what?  This whole stack costs only $30.44, that is big savings.  Stack all of them or wear them in singles, it doesn't matter... you can even share them with your sister or BFF.

It is Valentine's Day again and we are now caught in the dilemma on what gift to give to our love ones.  Flowers and chocolates are the most common gifts men give to women, it is not bad at all but come on, men can do better than that.  Women are also caught in this gift buying dilemma and more often than not, women would buy a belt, wallet, a watch or perfume for their beau.  So, to add variation here are some Valentine's Day gift suggestions for him or her.   You've given too many watches already, so why not give him/her a watch case this time to store all his/her watches.  Available at gifts.com for $39.95.   This is kind of mushy but hey it is V-day, this To Love You Photo Cube is available at Find Gift for $24.95.   Add a little humor to V-day by giving him/her this I Am A Stuffed Animal Buddy , all you have to do is give the picture to IAASA and they will turn it into a stuffed effigy of your man/woman.  Available at Find Gift for $...

Here is another fabulous makeup palette from Sephora , the Glamorous 360 Deluxe Palette, your all in one makeup kit.  It is packed with 20 eyeshadow shades, 5 blush shades, 24 lip gloss shades, 2 lip gloss brushes, 2 double-ended applicators, powder and blush brush, built-in mirror and a sleek compact case.  At $36, this is truly a great deal.  To get your palette, click here .

It is official!  I am addicted to stumble upon.   If not, I wouldn't have found the 15 Dollar Store that (obviously) sells everything for only $15.  You might think that this is some sort of a joke, but no.  Here are some of the items that proves that you can be fashionable in the midst of recession .    Chinese Laundry faux snake skin clutch $53.00 Kenneth Cole Reaction pebbled metallic leather tri-fold wallet $50.00 Romeo and Juliet Couture two-toned sequined top $67.00 Rampage angora V-neck sweater $39.00 Roommates stretch jersey maxi dress with beaded halter $47.00 Go Max knotted foil sandal $49.00 JLO by Jennifer Lopez Diva animal print sunglasses $45.00 Loius Arden vintage style rhinestone leather watch $47.00 The 15 Dollar Store is located in 1160 Sandhill Avenue, Carson , CA 90746 and they may be contacted at phone numbers 1-866-STORE-15 (1-866-786-7315) or through their email: support@15dollars...