The new As Seen on TV item, the EZ Combs, is a hair-styling bungee that women love. “Cardiogirl” from Michigan said, “I truly love these EZ Combs. They create wonderful up-dos and hold my thick hair at the gym. Best of all, I can lean my head back against the head rest in the car. Two thumbs up!” Here are the pictures of her hair as she used the EZ Combs:

You can check out this full product review at the Cardiogirl website here: EZ Comb Full Review.

You can also view what other EZ Comb users had to say here: EZ Combs at Taylor Gifts

If you have a busy schedule, you may not think that you have the time to put together an adequate exercise routine. No matter how busy you think you are, there are plenty of good reasons to find time to exercise.

One of the best ways to fit exercise into a busy schedule is to do it at home. Yoga is a great workout and is cost effective too; all you need is a yoga mat and DVD. There are plenty of workout plans for busy folks like you, so look for one that has 20 minute workouts. Exercising for 20 minutes a day is better than nothing. If you work from home, these 20 minutes could be on your lunch break.

If you’re not into the yoga mat and DVD, there is always the option of a treadmill or an elliptical machine. If you have a small space, there are plenty of machines available today that fold into neat, compact shapes for easy storage. If you are into toning your muscles you may want to look into a pull-up bar such, as the Iron Gym, or some free weights.

For people who might sit at a desk for an extended period of time, it is important to get up and walk around every so often. This is good for your circulation and your well-being. While at work, place your office implements in strategic places that will encourage activity. Place your stapler on the top shelf, so that you must get up and stretch for it when you need it. Make sure that you take a break at least once an hour. Get up and do a few jumping jacks or good stretches.

On your lunch hour, or during that coffee break, set some time aside to take a brisk walk. Just 10 minutes a day will do the trick. You don’t have to break a sweat and ruin that suit, but get your heart going. Or, walk to a deli nearby to enjoy lunch with your coworkers. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Do what you can to get your blood flowing and body moving.

At home, if you have chores to do, do them with some enthusiasm. Put some music that gets you in the mood to move and dance away as you dust the dining room. Bring the heart rate up as you scrub the shower or vacuuming the bedrooms. You are being active and getting house work accomplished at the same time.

Exercising even when you think you don’t have the time might be easier than you think. A little activity in the morning or on your lunch break can go a long way.

So it is winter time…it is cold and snowy outside, so why are we even thinking about watering plants now? Well, we have indoor plants that still need love, and thinking to the near future when the sun shines and it is more than 20 degrees outside and plants can actually grow, we will need to take care of them too.

Last year, we were introduced to the Aqua Globes. The Aqua Globes were (and still are) an excellent solution to keep plants watered when going away for a while, and for those of us who always manage to find ways to kill our plants from over or under-watering. This year, there is a new kind of Aqua Globe…Mini Aqua Globes. The Mini Aqua Globes are 8 oz, which is smaller than the original Aqua Globe. The smaller sized Mini Aqua Globes are a perfect fit for all indoor plants, and patio and hanging plants (once the outside temperature is right).

We finally have a solution to plant watering problems. So if you are like me and you never know how much water to use, you can use the Mini Aqua Globes because they do all the work for us. Now, we can keep our indoor plants happy in the winter, and growing strong in the spring and summer with the new Mini Aqua Globes.

It is the inauguration week for our new president, President Barack Obama. While this is an election that most people will never forget, it is very easy to hold on to the events with all of the collectibles available in honor of the 44th President of the United States.

You can actually purchase an original New York Times 2008 Barack Obama Victory Edition. The Obama Victory edition of the New York Times is not just the article, but other sections of that paper as well to remember everything that was going on at this time.

For the coin collector, there is a Barack Obama Commemorative Presidential Coin. From the U.S. Mint, this collectible coin is a 1/2 dollar coin with a portrait of Barack Obama on one side and the Presidential Seal on the other.

And lastly, a President Barack Obama Historic Victory Plate for the decorative collector. This Obama Victory Plate is certified in Collectible Condition by the American Historic Society®, which will make any collector confident in the value of the purchase.

There are 2 great uses for a coffee table: The first, at least at my parents’ house, is to have a place to put your feet up while you sit on the couch and watch TV; and the second is to use it as the dinner table. So what is the problem with using the coffee table for these purposes? None! But what if the person on the couch is short (like me) and their feet don’t reach the table? What if one person wants to eat but the other person wants to put their feet up (and who wants to eat with feet in their face?)? The more personalized solution: ottomans!

I watched an episode of Oprah a few years ago, and Oprah was talking about her house. Aside from Oprah’s gigantic closet, I remembered that she made it a point to not have coffee tables in her rooms. Oprah uses ottomans instead of coffee tables; that way, no one feels guilty about putting their feet up. Plus if there are multiple ottomans in the room instead of the coffee table the taller person and the shorter person can sit right next to each other, both with their feet up comfortably.

There are advantages to using ottomans over coffee tables or snack tables, especially if you find a multi-purpose ottoman such as the Snack Table Ottoman. While snack tables and coffee tables serve a purpose, ottomans are perfect for eating, and giving your feet a place to rest. The Snack Table Ottoman has a dual-top: one flat side to use as a snack table, and a cushioned side for a comfortable foot rest. It even has wheels to move throughout the room easily. This way, one person can eat their dinner on the snack table side of one ottoman, while someone else can relax with their feet on the cushioned side of the ottoman. With an ottoman, everyone wins!

To organize a garage, first remove the clutter and take inventory. Taking inventory of your garage helps make the cleaning process easier. With this process things should also be thrown away. The next step should be separating your items into categories to help keep everything organized.

The first category could be something like “Things that should never have been saved.” This is perfect for items that have no purpose in the garage, or items that you do not know the proper method required of disposal (Often, your local public services department can provide those answers). Once you have this category solidified, you should be well on your way to clutter removal.

The next category is “Items rarely used.” This is perfect for seasonal items like gardening tools, snow shovels, and sleds. Sport equipment should have its own category. A final category is “items that are not really useful, but have sentimental value.” These items need to be stored somewhere safe out of the way.

Once you have an idea of what items your garage holds you can go out and invest in those organizational products that can work wonders. Quality shelving will keep your garage items off of the floor and out of the way. Shelf dividers are also useful as they allow you to easily split your shelves into sections. Another great product to help with your garage organization is an under shelf organizer. This item allows you to easily hang items up that do not fit well on a shelf.

Several items that can cause problems in a garage are fishing poles and golf clubs. A fishing rod rack stores rods and reels. This item can store twelve rods in an upright manner. It also comes with a convenient drawer for all of your accessories. Now, what about the golfing equipment? The golf organizer rack stores two golf bags, and has shelves to store balls, shoes and any other golfing item.

Keeping a garage organized is something that simply requires regular attention. With regular maintenance coupled with the right organizational products, even the most challenging garages in an organized state.

As we continue to bring in new items this new year, I thought I would point out to you some of our favorite new As Seen on TV items (in no particular order).

The Smooth Away – This is our relief to shaving, waxing, and plucking. The Smooth Away gently removes hair with its micro crystals. If you’re going on a winter vacation, or just need to quickly remove hair, the Smooth Away is a painless and easy solution to shaving; and unlike those razor blades, you can pack the Smooth Away in your carry-on bag.

The Titan Peeler – For everyone who hates to peel vegetables. If you’re like me, one of the worst parts about cooking is the preparation itself – specifically peeling carrots (for my mom it’s peeling potatoes), and for you I’m sure it is something else. The Titan Peeler is a dual-action peeler that saves time preparing food. Now, with the Titan Peeler, we can effortlessly peel our veggies and spend more time doing something else we enjoy!

The Point ‘n Paint – Makes painting your room fun. Don’t worry about taking a whole day just to paint your one room again. The Point ‘n Paint takes the hard work right out of painting. No longer worry about taping for straight lines and corners with the Point ‘n Paint. The Point ‘n Paint smoothly works its way perfect into corners and around curves. Make painting fun again!

The Strap Happy – Ladies, this one is for you! The Strap Happy is a clip that holds bra straps together so the straps are actually hidden underneath the shirt. With the help of the Strap Happy clip, we can wear those racerback tank tops without showing our bra straps. The Strap Happy also provides extra support which is a bonus.

So far, these are our favorite As Seen on TV items of 2009. Have you tried any of these? Do you have others to add to the list? Let me know what you think!

There are many ways that you can be healthy, and when you are trying to be healthy, there are a few things to concentrate on. First, you need to be sure that you get the proper amount of exercise. If you sit still all the time, or if you are not exercising, it is difficult to maintain good health. The second aspect of your health is your diet. It is very important to make sure that you have a healthy diet, to make sure you do not eat more calories than you need, to keep an eye on your fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake, and to make sure you get enough vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

One of the main ways that you can avoid being unhealthy when you cook at home is to bake instead of fry your food. Frying foods in oils or grease will raise the fat content significantly, and greatly reduce the amount of nutrients that the food holds. Baking and grilling are two great alternatives to frying food. Grilling does not add any extra fat to foods, and actually keeps the nutrient levels where they should be. However, grilling is often more time-consuming than other cooking methods. You have to make sure that the BBQ is preheated, and then the baking process itself can be quite lengthy. If you are hungry and need food quickly, it is always tempting to grab something less healthy.

The Ronco Grill Wave is an appliance that helps you cook the right foods in fast and healthier ways. The Ronco Grill Wave allows you to grill food at microwave speed, which takes a lot less time than heating up your oven. It also bakes from multiple sides, which means there is no need to turn or adjust your food during baking – another time-saver!

The Ronco Grill Wave resembles a sandwich maker, in that it is a quick cooking, multi-functional appliance. There are dual heating chambers, so you can cook both the top and the bottom of your food at the same time – allowing you to cook just about any recipe in less than seven minutes!

Remember that using the Ronco Grill Wave is only a part of what you can do to maintain a healthy body. Be sure to exercise often, and to see your doctor to help you discover what a great healthy eating and exercise routine should be for you.

This weekend I heard the bad news that toll prices were going up on the PA Turnpike, and I take the PA Turnpike every day to work. To my surprise, however, as I approached my Exit I was delighted to see signs that stated “Toll Free www.mckenna.com” for my Exit off the Turnpike. I saw a few signs, so of course the first thing I did when I came into work was look up this website that apparently paid for my ride in this morning.

The website www.mckenna.com is for a weight loss book written by Paul McKenna. As it turns out, my free toll this morning was a book promotion for Paul McKenna’s book “I Can Make You Thin”. Perfect timing: free toll for me, and a new book to help lose the holiday weight. With that said, I would like to thank Paul McKenna and his book “I Can Make You Thin” for the free toll this morning off the PA Turnpike.

If you are interested in slimming down, or getting tips to help get you moving in a healthy direction, you might also like to read Eat This Not That.