Slippers, sandals, flip flops….call it whatever you want and unbelievable as it sounds,  they are making a comeback among women in England. There is so much hype about the launch of Fitflops by sweaty Betty last summer that it has almost sold out!

Besides being super comfortable, what’s hot about this new range of fit flop is the fact that it incorporates micro wobbleboard™ technology which challenges hard to reach muscles and has been shown to have significant effect on toning the muscles of your thighs and bum. Imagine, working out while you are out running your errands! It’s definitely any busy woman’s dream come true.

These leg-slimming secret of women all over in England now comes in five colours and are also available for International shipping. If you want to tone, trim and tighten your muscles the easy way, hurry and purchase your fitflops at sweaty Betty before stock runs out.

Congratulations to

Vien of Cheeks To Cheeks

 For winning the $100 Gift Certificate from Land’s End for a custom swimsuit.

Entries were numbered accordingly and the winning entry was then picked using the Random Number picker

I wish I had known about this site called Classical Pearls, which features Pearl Necklace and Classical Pearl Jewelry before Mother’s Day. It would have been a great site to shop for a gift for my mom, especially after seeing their lovely Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace pictured here, which is imported directly from Japan.

Many are not aware that the finest quality pearls have been highly valued as gemstones and objects of beauty for many centuries. Thus, it is not only meaningful but definitely worth the amount of money to pay for. Browse through Classical Pearls and you will realized that:

• Every pearl is hand-picked and hand-knotted with care
• Pearls are always a fashionable gift, to yourself or to your loved ones
• All the pearls are appraised by a IGI Graduate Gemologist
• All the pearls are Guaranteed 100% genuine

Another reason why I heart this site is because they accept PayPal and worldwide shipping is FREE. I have already added this site to my list of Favourites! Moreover, their Lowest Price Guarantee assures that you will not be able to find the same product at a lower price somewhere else on the internet. Otherwise, a refund will be made for the difference in amount. Classical Pearls also has a Money Back Guarantee policy which promises a 100% refund if you want to return the item for no reason within the first year of purchase.

From the most classical Freshwater necklace to the unique Black Pearl necklace, there is bound to be something ideal for a gift. It may be too late for Mother’s Day this year but it’s not too late to bookmark this site for next year’s shopping!

As a woman, are you aware of the following:

If you want to learn more about HPV test, here’s a quick clip to share: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=624S8eU_95U

I have trouble getting to sleep especially when I travel. Very often, I will average 3-4 hours of sleep each night when I am away from home. Fortunately for me, when I am back home, I will sleep like a baby.  I used the word “Fortunately” because you will be amazed to find out that 40 million Americans have a sleep disorder and 95% are undiagnosed and untreated by any sleep order center. I am just thankful that I do not fall into those group of people.

 Here are some symptoms of sleep disorder:

• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Morning Headaches
• Leg cramps or continuous uncontrollable urge to move your legs
• Obesity
• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Depression, reduced sense of well being
• Irritability and short tempered
• Loud snoring

If the above symptoms sound familiar to you, perhaps you should seek professional help from sleep disorder centerlike Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Center. They have the state of the art, fully equipped facilities and a professional team of staff which can help increase your productive sleep and improve or develop sound sleep practices.

Whether you are in need of a full sleep study or merely a professional consultation, ASDC can help you. Call 352-751-0235 for a good night’s rest.

Settlement Capital Corporation (SCC) is a specialty financing company that provides liquidity to owners and holders of periodic payments resulting from structured settlements, annuities, lottery winnings, government and commercial contracts and other secured future payment obligations.

Currently, Settlement Capital Corporation is the leader in the industry in the secondary market for structured settlements, single premium annuities and other payment obligations. With its special relationship with financial institutions on Wall Street, it has earned respect as well as envy from competitors for unmatched financial resources that promises SCC’s customers the most competitive pricing in the industry. Settlement Capital Corporation’s experience, knowledge, relationships and financial strength has also made it possible to offer the most effective and efficient operations as well as spearhead the legislative efforts to regulate the industry.

If taking up structured annuity settlements appeals to you, why not work with the best in the industry? SCC provides the best value and customer service in the industry with a choice of payment options that will appeal to you, flexible buying power and also a Best Price Guarantee! For more information or if you would like receive a free quote, you can complete their free quote request form or call  1(800) 959-0006.

Woot! It’s contest time again. I’m so excited about this one as I would have love to win the prize myself. LOL. To be fair to my readers, I’m giving you gals a chance to win this $100 Gift Certificate from www.landsend.com for a Custom Swimsuit.

If you have not shop at Lands’ End, you really should hop over and have a look at their awesome range of clothing, ranging from casual clothing, swim wear, outer wear and even children wear.

I must admit I am totally in love with their latest swimwear accessories and new styles for 2008. From Slenderizing suits to a full range of swimsuit sizes, including regular, petite, long torso and plus, Lands’ End has a suit for every woman. Check out their Women’s SwimMinis to boost your confidence with a little more coverage or, you may prefer the Tankini which gives you two-piece convenience, one-piece modesty. Whatever your choice is, here’s your chance to get one for FREE.

For a chance (or more) to win this Lands’ End $100 Gift Certificate for Custom Swimsuit, all you need to do is:

• One entry - Blogroll my blog www.mylilventure.com and let me know the location of the blogroll on your blog via the comment section here.
• Two entries - Post about this contest on your blog and tell me why you want to win this prize. Then, drop me your post url in the comment section below.

If you choose to do both, you will have a total of 4 entries (3 entries + 1 bonus entry). Contest is only open to participants who are located in US.

Closing date is on 15th May 2008. Good luck everyone!

I’ve found a useful health resource which I would like to share with all of you. This website is called Heart Library and provides detailed information the most important organ in our body, which is of course the heart.

Whether you are searching for information on Enlarged Heart, Heart Attack, Heart Block, Sudden Cardiac Arrest or anything related to the heart, all you need to do is browse through the interactive heart video library. If you have friends or family members who might benefit from this information,  do feel free to forward this site to them.

What comes to your mind when you hear the words Mamma Mia? Yes, ABBA of course! The timeless lyrics of this iconic super group has been brought to movie audience through the movie titled none other than, Mamma Mia. Led by Meryl Streep and an all star studded cast, it is an absolute must watch movie for all women.  

For those who have watched this movie and can relate well with it, you might like to check out Pond’s Search For The Dynamo Contest.

Ponds is calling all women 40+ and fabulous to share their Dynamo on broadway. You and your two girl friends may just be the trio of women who best embody the sassiness, sexiness and confidence of Donna & the Dynamos, from the movie Mamma Mia. Interested? For more details, check out the contest page.

One of the perks of blogging is being able to write about the things I enjoy and issues that I feel strongly about. Thus today, I would like to share with all the women and moms out there regarding a topic which we consider taboo in society - Heavy Periods.

Let’s see how many of you say YES to the following:

• Your periods disrupt your family and social life, regular activities, and moods. 
• Your periods negatively affect your sexual relationships.
• You dread leaving the house on the worst days of your heavy period.

If you feel that the above points sound familiar, you are not alone. For years, I have been suffering from heavy bleeding and mood swings which makes it uncomfortable enough for me when working. And according to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 Baby Boomers experience heavy periods-that’s about 10 million women in the U.S. alone!

The sad fact is many women, including myself, are not aware that there is a solution to this misery. It has nothing to do with hormones or hysterectomy. For women with heavy periods who have completed childbearing,  there is a non-hormonal, one-time minimally invasive procedure that typically takes less than five minutes to complete and can eliminate heavy periods - the NovaSure® Endometrial Ablation System. Though this is a safe, simple, and effective solution for heavy bleeding, only 14% of women know about this treatment option.

Hence, Novasure has launched the Dare To Wear White website to create awareness of the fact that there are many women out there who are having period to the extent that it is  interfering with the quality of their lives. This is a site for women of all ages to share experiences and feelings about this very private subject and learn more about treatment options so they can actively seek help. If you are one of those women who are struggling with heavy bleeding, I encourage you to take a look at  the site, ask questions, share stories or even request a brochure on the site.

In conjunction with this Dare To Wear White Campaign, Mom Central is also running a survey and for the first 250 eligible women (those who have heavy periods AND are finished having children) who complete it will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate as a thank you for your participation.

CHER RETURNS !!  Oh, how I heart this pop diva. A chart topping singer, television star, Academy award winner, a disco diva, rock’n'roller and a fashion icon, Cher had an amazing career which spanned over 4 decades. During my younger days, Cher had rocked my world with her amazing songs “If I Could Turn Back Time“, ”Just Like Jesse James” and  ”The Shoop Shoop Song“.  Heck, I even bought her album ”Living Proof” back in Year 2002 when she announced that she was stepping down from the live circuit. 

I may not be her Number One fan but it would certainly be awesome to see her perform Live. Now, die hard fans of Cher will be able to catch her return to the stage at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Her brand new show will debut on May 6th and feature 18 dancers and aerialists, fabulous new Bob Mackie costumes, dazzling video and special effects.   The comeback will see the 61 year old veteran pop star perform at the glitzy venue four times a week at 7.30pm.

Hurry, get your Cher Tickets at Caesars Palace and catch the extravaganza before the tickets run out! Now, Cher will give you a reason to believe you can turn back time.

Under Armour, the leader in performance apparel and footwear, has launched their fifth annual “Power in Pink” campaign. As part of the “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is encouraging survivors and women currently living with breast cancer to share their inspirational stories of strength and survival at www.underarmour.com/powerinpink. Under Armour will select three stories of undeniable courage to become the new faces of the “Power in Pink” campaign and star in national magazine and online advertisements and in-store visuals. Stories will be accepted through April 30, 2008.

In 2003, Under Armour created the “Power in Pink” campaign to help educate female athletes about the benefits of physical activity in helping to overcome breast cancer and lead a healthy lifestyle.  During the months of September and October, while supplies last, consumers will be able to purchase exclusive, ribbon-imprinted styles at www.uawomen.com/powerinpink and retail locations nationwide including Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Modell’s and Nordstrom. Visitors to the site will be able to read the stories of the three survivors and learn about their resolve to overcome breast cancer. In addition, the site will feature links to key educational resources.

For each item purchased at Under Armour throughout the “Power in Pink” promotion, $2.00 will be donated to breast cancer charities. Since its inception five years ago, Under Armour’s donation amount has more than doubled each year through the continued growth in popularity of the “Power in Pink” apparel and accessories.