We have been enjoying a whole bunch of NBC’s show,  Chuck lately. In fact, we hadn’t watched the show before, but in the past months we watched the complete 1st-3rd seasons. We absolutely love it, and can’t wait for the 4th season to be released (in September).

Do you watch Chuck too? If not, you are missing a great comedy about an unlikely hero. The characters are all interesting and funny. From the subtle references in the sets, to the awesome use of music, the show really does a great job of making it fun to watch. You come to care about what is going to happen to the characters, and of course, will Chuck ever get to have a normal life again?

We watched it on Blu-Ray, but it is also available on DVD. If you need some summertime TV fun, Chuck could be right up your alley.You can learn more about the show, and see special web goodies, at the NBC Chuck homepage.

Have you ever had a favorite necklace that was just a bit too short? Or one that you just wanted to make longer so it would work with a certain shirt? Well, Necklace Necessities solves these problems with their awesome necklace extenders. Not to mention that they come in one of the most fun packages that I have seen in a long time!

The set comes with three extenders to suit every need. The silvertone and goldtone extenders adjust your necklace from 3 1/2 to 6 inches. The set even comes with a nonadjustable “faux” pearl extender, which extends your pearl necklace by 4 inches! Easy to use, and made well too, they really can help you extend the options you have with your necklaces.

Not only are they great, easy to use, and very helpful, but they also come with a pink pouch which makes them easy to store. The pouch would be great for traveling too, keeping your extenders handy while keeping them protected. At just $19.99 for the entire set, they make a perfect gift for the jewelry lover in your life (or a fun little splurge for yourself too). Now that I have them on hand, it would be hard to go back! Very wish list worthy indeed.

For more information, and to order your own set, be sure to visit the Necklace Necessities website. If you use the code WLW10, you will receive a 10% discount. Also, be sure to connect with Necklace Necessities on Facebook too!

When I got the chance to try out the KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen, I was very curious. How could something that is good for your skin work to also protect it from the sun? Well, what better weekend to really put it to the test! The 4th of July this year brought us a 3 day weekend full of being outside working in the garden, playing in the sunshine, and generally spending most of our time outdoors.

So, how did it do? Awesome! Not a sunburn to be found. Not only did it protect my very fair skin from being burned, it also felt great to apply, and the spray was a nice way to apply it.

The company was founded in 1994 with the philosophy to be to good for your skin and the planet. KINeSYS Performance Sunscreens are the ONLY oil, alcohol, PABA, preservative and paraben free, photo-stable broad spectrum UVA/UVB sprays on the market. Not only that, they also have topical anti-oxidants to scavenge free radicals. The sprays have been dermatologist tested, and  hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. They are good for swimming, or being active, as they are water and sweat resistant.

Some other awesome facts? The company’s EarthKind(TM) philosophy uses recyclable bottles, sprayers and vegetable based inks. All KINeSYS products are produced using wind energy and all other energy use is offset by the purchase of carbon offsets, making KINeSYS Inc. carbon neutral. They are also cruelty free (which of course, being an animal lover, I was happy to hear). I loved that it was good to my skin, and good to the planet, at the same time.

Visit the KineSYS website to see their fully line of products, including sun protection for kids.

Summer can be particularly rough on our skin, leading to cracking and bleeding at times. Between the heat, the chlorine in swimming pools, and of course the sun, skin needs something to help it feel better! Bubalina Orange Vanilla spa, bath and body products are just what summer (and winter) skin needs! They smell amazing, with the use of Sweet Orange Essential Oil and vanilla, it’s a scent that is addictive! I just love the smell. But more than that, I love what it does to my skin!

All the products are made with orange flower extract, which is known to heal, tighten, tone, detoxify and minimize cellulite. I didn’t know that about orange flower before using the lotion, but what an amazing little flower, right?! The extract, antioxidants and vitamin E, nourish and hydrate when applied to the skin.

I really love how the orange vanilla lotion feels, especially when I use it after a shower, or when I put it on my poor dry hands. The smell uplifts my senses, but the creamy, hydrating, lotion really does a great job of making my skin feel better. I can just imagine what it would be like to use the entire collection in harmony together!

For those who love soft skin, and love to smell good, Bubalina Natural Organics products are very wish list worthy! I am very glad (as is my skin), that we got a chance to sample this delicious lotion. To learn more about them, and how to purchase, be sure to visit the Bubalina website.

Sarah McLachlan

I could not be happier! Sarah McLachlan, one of my favorite artists, has just released her new album. LAWS OF ILLUSION released on June 15th, and you may have heard a sneak peek of the album’s first single is “Loving You Is Easy” during Sarah’s performance on Dancing With The Stars. It’s Sarah’s first studio album of brand new material in 7 years, which I for one think has been far too long!

In addition to the new album, this summer marks the return of the all-female Lilith Fair festival! From 1997 through 1999, Lilith Fair was one of the highest grossing touring festivals in the world, with over 2 million fans in attendance and raising over $10 million dollars for national and local women’s charities. If you know of a wonderful woman who loves animals and would love tickets to Lilith Fair, be sure to visit the ASPCA Lilith Fair contest page and nominate her!

I remember the first time I heard Sarah’s music, it was in 1994 and we attended a small intimate concert in the mountains. She did such a great performance, even in the rain. She fast became a favorite listen in our apartment of girls, and even the guys we hung out with just loved her music. This album is already a favorite in our household, after all these years of listening to her, she still remains one of my favorite artists. Her voice and music haven’t changed, but still sound fresh. I love that about this new album, it is new, but still sounds like the Sarah we fell in love with all those years ago.

You can become a fan of Sarah on Facebook, and the album is available for purchase at Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble.