Eyelashes for Your Car?

Coming soon to a car near you... eyelashes. As a way to individualize and feminize your car, I guess. Why not? Guys have the option of Carstache or Truck Nutz... as a way to display their masculinity... and sense of humor.

The makers of Carlashes say their product can "dress up your headlights with a touch of fashion and a twinkle of crystal!" The crystal "eyeliner" is $19.99 while the adhesive "lashes" are $24.99.

"Eye-popping" or "eyebrow raising" results? I, for one, know a few ladies who wouldn't "bat an eye" before putting these on their rides. OK. Enough with the ridiculous puns. But are they waterproof?

PRODUCT TEST: "Tasties" Edible Greeting Cards

Greeting cards that tantalize into your tastebuds? New from American Greetings:

PRODUCT TEST: Resolve Triple Action

Sometimes strong-willed children feel the need to test you. Like REALLY test you. Like today, when my 3-year-old daughter decided to paint our living room carpet because she, and I quote, "didn't have any paper." This follows last week's episode of painting the headboard and footboard of her bed, as well as her dresser, for the same reason. I couldn't admit to her I was rather impressed with her creation. The colors were vivid and blending was beautiful. See right:

But I put on my mad face and proceeded to scold her for doing what she knew was wrong. Then I panicked... how was I going to get this stain out? Just to give you an idea of the size of this thing: I'd say it was 3 feet long and a foot across! As any mom of babies/toddlers/pets knows -- a good carpet stain remover is a MUST to keep around the house at all times. Our choice is Resolve Triple Action. So far... I've used it on plenty of stains, not even listed on the company's website, including diarrhea, vomit, and strained peas. So of course the second thing I did was reach for the Resolve. (The first thing I did was take a picture to document it for you, dear readers, after sending the little one to time out).

The process is pretty basic and self explanatory. But the company's website actually has these tips:
1. Treat stain immediately. Set-in stains are more difficult to remove.
2. Spray area with RESOLVE^® Triple Action Carpet Cleaner.
3. Wait five minutes.
4. Blot or rub gently with a clean, damp, colorfast cloth or sponge.
5. Rinse sponge or cloth and repeat as necessary

The end result... well, since pictures sometimes speak louder than words:

DEALS AND STEALS: 30% off at The Children's Place

The Children's Place clothes are reasonably priced and stand up to repeated washes... two essential qualities in kids' clothes. So if you, like me, waited patiently for the back-to-school frenzy to die down for the REAL sales, here's your reward.

For 3 days only, 30% off if you spend $60. Enter code T9A2010 at checkout. For 20% off if you spend $50, use code R9A2010. And 15% if you spend $40, code Q9A2010.

For in-store purchases, click here to print out the coupon. Happy Shopping! Patience pays off!

PRODUCT TEST: Crest Whitestrips / Latisse

TV News Mom loves testing products (so you don't have to). For a beauty boost, I tried out both Crest Whitening Strips (for whiter teeth) and Latisse (for fuller lashes).



The above video was the first day for both products. The Crest WhiteStrips was a two-week process. Latisse, more like two to four months, before you see results. So I'll get back to you on the Latisse.

I just finished the Whitestrips the other day. And what do you know? It works! The hardest part was remembering to use them. Twice a day, for 30 minutes at a time. But I just incorporated it into my morning getting ready for work routine and my evening getting ready for bed. Having the film stuck to your teeth can take some getting used to, and for some people, they can cause some sensitivity and gum irritation. But in the end, my teeth appeared whiter and the staining was gone. I wouldn't say I got professional results, but it is a very good do-it-yourself, low-priced alternative. Below is the "After" picture.



Definitely worth trying before a wedding, reunion, or big day at the office. Crest Whitestrips retail for $31.26 on Amazon right now. And here are some coupons before you buy! Now if only I can find my retainers! Then my smile could return to its former glory!

Want me to test a product? Let me know!

DEALS AND STEALS: 50% off Snapfish Photobooks

Does anyone have time to scrapbook anymore? I was as avid a fan of scrapbooking as the next mom when my husband and I were newlyweds, and when I had my first child. Then #2 came along, and suddenly the digital pictures of his first gummy grin and first hair cut were relegated to file folders on my hard drive. (Which I try to back up regularly!!!)

Snapfish has the answer. Photobooks are SO easy to make. No more mom guilt! I make one book, for each child, for their birthday. A 20-page 8" x 11" book normally costs around $20 but for two days only, they are 50% off! $9.99 for a year's worth of memories and pain-free creativity. Hurry! Just enter the code GRANDBOOK at checkout by August 20th.

NEWS YOU CAN USE: Egg Recall

An Iowa egg company is recalling some 228 million eggs due to a salmonella scare.

The eggs are all produced in Galt, Iowa by Wright County Egg, but they are sold in retail stores as a myriad of different brands.

So here's the full list of affected brands:

BRAND NAMES:

Albertson
Boomsma's
Dutch Farms
Farm Fresh
Hillandale
Kemps
Lucerne
Lund
Mountain Dairy
Ralph's
Shoreland
Sunshine
Trafficanda

DIRECTIONS:

Eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons) with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 225 and plant numbers 1026, 1413 and 1946.

Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The Julian date follows the plant number, for example: P-1946 223.

WHAT TO DO?

According to a company press release, "consumers who believe they may have purchased these shell eggs should not eat them but should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. This recall is of shell eggs only. Other egg products produced by Wright County Eggs are not affected. Consumers with questions should visit www.eggsafety.org

SYMPTOMS OF SALMONELLA

According to the CDC, a person infected with Salmonella Enteritidis usually has fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea beginning 12 to 72 hours after consuming a contaminated food or beverage. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without antibiotic treatment. However, the diarrhea can be severe, and hospitalization may be required. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems may have a more serious illness. In these patients, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics