Dear BGG Readers,

During the summer months, I’ve decided to cut down on posts from 5 days a week, to approx. 3 days a week. I know that people are not inside as much on the computers during the warmer months so I think this will work out well.

Thanks so much and as always your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated! Do you have any summer plans? Weddings? Reunions? Vacations? Please share!

Enjoy the summer!

I was recently thumbing through a high-fashion magazine and saw a slew of outrageously priced items including, sunglasses, shoes, handbags jewelry, etc. It made me wonder, “What item would be so tempting that I’d have to forgo the rent to have it added to my wardrobe?” After realizing that would never happen, I decided that my guilty pleasure would probably be to splurge on a pair of timeless, dazzling diamond earrings!

What item would be worth breaking the bank for you? Would it be super sexy stilettos, the latest designer purse, a vintage dress, etc.? Have you ever paid an extremely high price tag for an item you just had to have?

Please share!

In addition to the Fabulous Photos of the Week on Fridays, I’ve decided to occasionally include a “Spotlight” post which will feature indie artists, up-and-coming designers, stylists, etc. If you would like to be featured or know someone who would, please shoot me an email for consideration.

First up, Aisha Adair. This singer-songwriter

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As many of you already know, I recently moved. Unfortunately, I am still awaiting internet service at my new place. Hence, my inconsistent posts. Please hang in there and continue to check out BGG. Hopefully, after today things will be back to normal. As always, I appreciate your support!! 🙂

With Mother’s Day only a few days away, you still have time to grab a great gift for the special woman who made you who you are today. From beauty buys to gadget gifts, this year give your mom something that she’ll love. Although I’m sure that she’d be satisfied with just a hug and a kiss!

Check out some of these cool gifts for mom:

Carol’s Daughter Pearls Gift Set available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $49.50

Apple iPod Touch 16G available at www.apple.com starting at $299

Stila My Mother, My Hero Gift Set available at www.sephora.com for $38

Flower Bouquet available at www.1800flowers.com or any local florist!

Jitterbug Apron available at www.anthropologie.com for $32

Tiffany Gold “Mom” Locket ($400) and gold chain ($150) available at www.tiffanys.com

Kodak Personalized Photo Keepsake Box available at www.kodak.com for $29

What will you get your mom for Mother’s Day this year? Have you already purchased it?

PS Thanks for all of your kind words and well wishes regarding my move. It was a total headache and essentially sort of ruined my b-day, but what can you do!? 🙂

I’ll be back later this week. Crazy, crazy, hectic day…worst b-day ever so far. I’ll be back up and running tomorrow or maybe Wednesday. I don’t hav.

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Last night I took her advice and applied Miss Jessie’s Rapid Recovery Treatment to my brittle tresses for the first time.

After applying a golf ball size of the pleasantly scented product onto my hair as directed, I then combed it through and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once I rinsed and prepped it for drying, I noticed that my strands were remarkably less tangled and actually quite shiny. Not only did the conditioner smell good and de-tangle my hair it also moisturized my dry scalp. Although the product is a bit pricey, I was blown away by the results and found it to be worth every penny!

Have you ever tried this hair conditioner? If so what are your thoughts? What are some of your favorite conditioners?