{"id":99,"date":"2012-09-24T17:48:42","date_gmt":"2012-09-24T17:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/global-gals.com\/?p=99"},"modified":"2012-09-24T17:48:42","modified_gmt":"2012-09-24T17:48:42","slug":"favorite-things-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/global-gals.com\/?p=99","title":{"rendered":"Favorite Things  Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tThese are a few of our favorite things! \u00a0From our Global Gals Gathering on Sept 12, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Julie:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kindle.\u00a0 Able to get library books via Overdrive and the San Diego Library.\u00a0 Some books for sale on the Kindle Daily Special can be as low as $1.99.\u00a0 The basic Kindle also has wireless internet access. Dictionaries including foreign language are available at no extra charge.<\/li>\n<li>Diatomaceous Earth.\u00a0 The Safer brand, in a 4 lb yellow bag, available at Home Depot for $8.99.\u00a0 Sprinkle throughout your home to get rid of fleas, ants, and other crawling insects.\u00a0 Its easy to vacuum up.\u00a0 Jen Eastman uses it in her pool to help the filter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kristen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small portable iLuv speaker system.\u00a0 Nice sound for your iPod or any portable MP3 player; just plug in with your headset cord.\u00a0 Battery operated and available at stores like TJMaxx for $10.<\/li>\n<li>Spanish Ros\u00e9 wine made by Albero.\u00a0 Available at Trader Joe\u2019s for $4.99.\u00a0 Kristen gave everyone a small tasting.\u00a0 Yummy for summertime.<\/li>\n<li>Jo Malone perfume\/fragrance.\u00a0 Her favorite is Orange Blossom but there are many scents available.\u00a0 The London brand is sold in stores such as Bloomingdales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laut.fm online radio station from Germany.\u00a0 Many commercial free channels to chose from.\u00a0 \u201cHawaii\u201d is one of Beth\u2019s favorites.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe New Yorker\u201d magazine.\u00a0 Contains clever cartoons and in-depth articles.\u00a0 A worldly, weekly magazine that also covers book and movie reviews.\u00a0 Beth likes Anthony Lane\u2019s movie reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Debbie:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rimmel brand eyepencil.\u00a0 Famous European brand at a low price at Target.<\/li>\n<li>Cherry pitter Oneida brand.\u00a0 She bought at Bed Bath Beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen Aid measuring bowls.\u00a0 Four nesting bowls measuring 1-4 cups, come with lids.<\/li>\n<li>3 favorite quick recipes:\u00a0 (1) brownies (2) pistachio gorgonzola dip (3) salad dressing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carmen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Top entertainment website: televisionwithoutpity.com \u00a0Humorous critique of movies and TV shows.\u00a0 Similar to \u201cTalk Soup.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The JFK Library in Boston.\u00a0 A modern structure with beautiful Boston views.\u00a0 It includes a JFK museum and JFK movies not seen anywhere else.<\/li>\n<li>Press-N-Go \u201cGirlie Nails\u201d nails for girls work nicely for small hands.\u00a0 $3.99 at RiteAid.<\/li>\n<li>L.A. Garment District sample sales the last Friday of the month in downtown in L.A.\u00a0 Cash only and bring your own shopping bags.\u00a0 Wear comfortable shoes as you are on your feet on the cement floor all day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nomorerack.com.\u00a0 Auction website with limited supply.<\/li>\n<li>Pampered Chef hand held can opener.\u00a0 Cuts off the top of the can.<\/li>\n<li>Pampered Chef lettuce cutter.\u00a0 Put lettuce in a bowl then chop.\u00a0 Jen is hosting a Pampered Chef party in October.\u00a0 Contact her if you\u2019re interested.\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:okc_tv_gal@yahoo.com\">okc_tv_gal@yahoo.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Vegetable peeler she bought at the Hillcrest Famers Market for $25-$30.\u00a0 Easy to use hand-held peeler that moves across the vegetables in both directions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Megan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lia Sophia jewelry.\u00a0 Reasonably priced.\u00a0 Our Gal Marlene Swanson is a sales rep and can have a party at your house.\u00a0 Megan suggests hosting a party to get really good deals.<\/li>\n<li>Jockey Person to Person clothing.\u00a0 Great clothes for travel and business because you can easily\u00a0 mix and match and move from office wear to nighttime wear. \u00a0Megan wore the pencil skirt as a top and modeled it for us.\u00a0 She showed off her Jockey clothing and her Lia Sophia jewelry!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Susan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Her newest favorite thing is her baby boy Peter!<\/li>\n<li>Kohl\u2019s for clothing.\u00a0 Stores in Clairemont and College Grove.\u00a0 Designers include Vera Wang and J.Lo Collection all reasonably priced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are a few of our favorite things! \u00a0From our Global Gals Gathering on Sept 12, 2012. 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