I’m always interested in good yoga pants. Depending on your height, it can be tough to find a pair that has the perfect fit, the perfect flare at the end, and the perfect inseam. Given the way yoga pants flare, it’s not like you can just hem the bottoms and make it work. These Side-Stripe Yoga Pants come in both 32 and 37″ inseams, so you can find a pair that works for both tall and shorter women.

The colors are great, too. The pink stripe is girly, but the grey keeps it from being overwhelming.

SIDE-STRIPE YOGA PANT
Price: $29.5
STRETCH yoga pant with contrast stripe. 21″ leg opening. Cotton/Spandex. By Four Stars. Gray/Pink, Navy/White, Black/White. USA. INSEAMS 32″, 37″

If I were cooler, I might lust after Macs, but I’m perfectly happy with PCs.  I don’t feel the need to cry about Windows or blue screens of death, or the myriad of compatibility issues that Mac users always talk about - because I don’t have those issues.  My Windows computers just work.

Of course, one of the best things about being a PC-fan is that you get a huge variety of choices when it comes to laptops (and everything else, really).  I’m a big fan of tiny, cute notebook computers that I can take anywhere without getting a hunchback.

If it weren’t for the fact that my own laptop functions perfectly well right now, I’d be all over this adorable pink Sony VAIO TZ210E/P Notebook.  It’s not too cheap, not too expensive, and best of all, it’s cute.  The screen is just 11.1″, and it weighs in at less than 3 pounds.  This laptop also burns CDs and DVDs.

The only thing that would make me hesitate slightly is the relatively low amount of RAM - but that can be upgraded pretty cheaply and painlessly.  If you can’t do it yourself, your most computer-literate friend (or nearby Geek Squad member if you must) can help you out.

Sony VAIO TZ210E/P Notebook
Price: $1789.99
Sony VAIO TZ210E/P Notebook

I’ve never been a huge Seinfeld fan, but I can certainly appreciate the idea of Festivus.  I love non-religious holidays with minimal responsibilities, as they’re a lot more fun and less divisive.  This Festivus T-Shirt lets you show your support for the famed Seinfeld holiday, and if you can get enough co-workers to wear them, you might be able to get human resources to recognize it as a real holiday and give everyone the day off.

As I write this, I’m sitting back on my king-sized bed, propped up by a million or so fluffy pillows, snuggled peacefully between the most luxurious sheets I’ve ever owned.  Although I haven’t always been such a bedding snob, I’ve been spoiled by 1200 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Linens.

I grew up in a small house where all the sheets were scratchy hand-me-downs, and it never occurred to me that bedding could be so soft.  It wasn’t until my mid-20s that I found myself with a gift card and a coupon, standing in front of some 600-TC Egyptian cotton sheets in the perfect color for my bedroom. Reluctantly, I purchased the sheets, uncertain as to why anyone would pay more than $20 for a set of sheets.

And then I slept on them…and my sleep was changed forever.  The improvement in quality of sleep was enormous, and immediate.  If you’re still using scratchy sheets, consider an upgrade already!  The taupe Egyptian Cotton sheets below are available at Amazon, and they have a ton of other great sheets, too.

I’m a huge fan of Philosophy products, and it’s rare that I make a trip to the local Sephora without trying out something new.  My latest find it Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Ultra Hydrating Body Souffle.  It’s actually been around for quite a while, but I’ve always favored Philosophy’s Gingerbread Man products so strongly that I’ve never tried the Cinnamon Bun fragrance.

That was a mistake.  Philosophy makes a mean Cinnamon Bun scent, and I’ll definitely be getting this one again.

Ever since I first laid down on a thick slab of memory foam, I’ve been dreaming of adding a memory foam mattress to my home.  Of course, my brief but luxurious rest was abruptly ruined when I glanced down at the price tag - over $1000.  And so my dream died, along with a little part of my soul.  I just couldn’t understand why I wasn’t born to that special, privileged class of people who can effortlessly buy $1000 mattresses.

…But all that has changed.

This morning, I was pondering the fate of an Overstock gift card balance on my account, browsing the top sellers for good deals.  Then I saw it.  My Memory Foam Mattress in Queen size.

For a mere  $399 plus shipping.  They also had the other sizes, including California King and Mattress Toppers, too.

Memory Foam 10-inch Mattress (Queen)
Price: $399.99
Features 3-inch layer of 5-pound density Nasa developed memory foam on top of a 5-inch, 2.5-pound density base layer of regular foam Provides the ultimate in pressure-relieving comfort Made from 100-percent hypoallergenic materials.

Most of the people who know me don’t think of me as a particularly happy person.  Maybe it’s because I don’t walk around with a smile plastered to my face like I need to convince the world that every moment in my life is a never-ending thrill.  All the same, I’m an extremely happy person.  Apart from a couple of years in the late 90s, every single year has been better than the last.  I guess that’s just the up-side to growing up with chaos and near poverty.

Since I don’t feel the need to grin all the time, though, I figured that this vintage-styled Happy Face T-Shirt could do the job for me.  With a shirt doing the smiling for me, I can use my energy to focus on more important things, like making memories, pondering the people and things I’m thankful for, and thinking of ways to enjoy life even more.

Happy Face Burnout Tee
Price: $24.5
Cotton-poly. By dELiA*s. Ivory. XS-XL. 26″ long. USA.

Ever since I lived in a really urban neighborhood, I’ve been sold on the benefits of messenger bags.  Unless you need to carry a ton of weight, or you’re planning on hiking, the messenger bag is a perfectly convenient choice for transporting your stuff.  You can throw it over your shoulder and everything you might need is accessible without the need to stop and set it down to search.

These Dakine Slimline Women’s Messenger Bags are an especially cute and affordable backpack alternative.  In general, Dakine makes great bags, but these are especially attractive with their more feminine colors and patterns.  The fact that you can get a whole Dakine messenger bag for less than the cost of a Coach wallet or wristlet is just a bonus.

Dakine Slimline Women’s Messenger Bag
Price: $26.99
Fashionable Dakine Slimline bag is a unique way to stay in style Chic messenger-style bag is made of durable canvas material Women’s fashion handbag is perfect for the fashionable woman on the go

I’ve had guy friends who spend small fortunes on their electronic toys, even when they’re completely pointless. This EyeClops Night Vision is a perfect example of the kind of thing they’d get.  It’s incredibly cool, and probably a lot of fun to play with, but honestly, not many people really *need* night vision, even if it does have a cool name like EyeClops.

The  EyeClops Night Vision gives you up to 50 feet of visibility in total darkness, which could be pretty handy for a late night game of hide and seek.  Until someone shines a flashlight in your face, anyway.

I can remember shopping with my mother and grandmother and aunts when I was younger, and the trips were never boring.  They were like those eccentric old witches who live together in the movies, except without any special magical powers (that I’m aware of).  These trips were some of my first times being exposed to groups of women, and certain things stand out…for instance, the time they spent an entire day pointing out “crepe-y cleavage”.

Now obviously, no one can avoid aging, and a little age is certainly no reason to start covering yourself up like a nun.  25-year-old men might be offended at a little 60-year-old cleavage, but they just need to get over that.  Anyway, I’ve never been able to look at crepe paper the same way, and I’ve never been one to neglect moisturizing my own neck and décolletage.

I recently got a chance to test out a sample of Clarins’ Super-Restorative Delletend Neck Concentrate, and I’ve gotta say, if anything will ward off the crepe-y cleavage, this stuff will do the trick.  At $97, it’s a little steep, but if it gets you a few more years of smooth cleavage, I’d say it’s worth it.

Super-Restorative Delletend Neck Concentrate
Price: $97.0
Dare to wear lower necklines! Bamboo, Sunflower, Pueraria Lobata, Parsley and Khaki Calyxes reduce wrinkles, smooth surface skin and promote a more even tone.