In honor of my favorite makeup: e.l.f., I thought I'd take this opportunity to "spell out" for you exactly why I like so much.

e.l.f. = eyes, lips & face

Okay, here goes...

When it comes to e.l.f. cosmetics, there's no doubt about it... Everything Looks Fine! Not to mention the fact that Everyone Looks Fabulous wearing e.l.f. makeup.

There's just so much to choose from... lots of Extraordinary Looks (for your) Face that leave you with an Extremely Luscious Feeling.

You'll find Extraordinarily Long-lasting Foundations, plus Easy-to-apply Liners & Facial (products), and lots of different Eye (colors), Lip (glosses) & Face (blushers).

The best part: Everything (is) Low-priced (or) Free (...like free shipping or free bonus products most of the time).

And you always get Expensive Looking Face products -- made with the same ingredients as other high-end cosmetics -- each for just a dollar!

They say 2005 was the year of the iPod...

I was reading about the skyrocketing sales of iPods and iPod accessories recently, when I noticed a number of really unique inventions that make it easier than ever to incorporate an iPod into your daily life.

"For every $3 spent on an iPod, at least $1 is spent on an accessory... That works out to three or four additional purchases per iPod."

Source: International Herald Tribune

If you've got an iPod, then you'll appreciate one of these extraordinary iPod accessories!

First, check out this hilarious video spoof about the iPod and its many accessories... introducing the iPod flea!

iBoxer Underwear With iPod Pocket

These men's underwear have an iPod pocket! This button fly boxer has a discrete front pocket which is perfect for holding your iPod, other mp3 players or your cell phone.

World's First iPod Compatible Bed

This state-of-the-art bed features an integrated iPod Dock and can accomodate a Bose Speaker System. The bed even features a unique sleep system with each side being tailored to both partners' comfort and support requirements.

Who knew, that I'd first hear about Mr. Clean Magic Erasers at a conference about blogging?

It's true. When Glenn Reynolds (a.k.a. "The Instapundit" and godfather of the blogging world) mentioned in passing how much he liked this handy household gadget, I knew they must be great. And when he commented on their ability to work on a wide variety of surfaces, rather than just those stated on the box, I knew this product would be right up my alley.

I'm not kidding when I say these Magic Erasers truly work miracles... and they're only about a buck apiece!

• These foam-like pads are extremely lightweight and resemble pieces of styrofoam.
• They are made of a porous melamine material that gets into hard-to-clean surfaces and tiny grooves... like magic!
• All it takes is a dab of water to moisten the eraser. No other cleaning chemicals needed (...and no elbow grease).

My Favorite Uses For Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

The very first time I tried a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, I was SHOCKED. It worked so well... but what really sold me was its ability to clean that slightly rough, textured surface that the handles of our appliances are made of.

After a few minutes of wiping down appliances, light switches, and cupboards (also lightly textured), I was compelled to go all around the house LOOKING for stuff to clean... These things are great at getting into the tiny cracks & crevices of virtually any surface!

My other faves:

Removing scuff marks from floors, doors, and baseboards (...not only scuff marks, but also years of black grime & built-up hairspray on white baseboards in the bathrooms & door panels of cabinets/doors)

Making tennis shoes look like new again

Cleaning white grout effortlessly

Removing set-in tea stains in the Mr. Coffee Instant Tea Maker (pitcher & tea holder)

Cleaning the textured plastic parts of the computer monitor, keyboard & mouse

Removing set-in stains from drink coasters (...even those ceramic ones)

Cleaning in the tiny nooks & crannies of the electric can opener

...but wait, there's more!

Would you believe that 40% of all people who come to a party in your home will actually snoop inside your medicine cabinet?!

It's true. (...but only 4% are ever caught.)

Snooping inside medicine cabinets is such a common phenomenon that Oprah actually did a piece about snooping in medicine cabinets on her show one time. You'd be surprised how many not only snoop, but also use things found in others' bathrooms like brushes, combs, makeup, and even toothbushes!