Welcome to Monday!! I'm up early most days of the week and one of my hobbies is taking pictures of the beautiful sunrise's we get everyday!! Our Majic studios have an awesome view !!   I'll share one with you every Monday morning! Enjoy!
She's the new Queen of the media and Katie Couric has quite a lovely palace to relax in! It's her 6.3 million dollar Hampton's home and it's gorgeous. It looks like Diane Keaton's home in "Something's Got To Give" and I would not be surprised if she and her sister who helped her decorate used that movie as an inspiration.  Hey Katie are you up for a weekend guest from Austin?
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I love Earth Day!! It is a wonderful reminder to do more for this awesome planet we live on! Our company Entercom has been wonderful in embracing the Earth 24/7, it's one of the many reasons I love working for them!! Check out our 1 Thing Austin website for great Earth Day information all year long! Check out my apprearance on Good Day Austin with the lovely Keri Bellacosa this morning too!! We had a lot of fun as always talking about Earth Day!! Find the cute Chico Bag I'm talking about with Keri, here!  Enjoy!!
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I found this old copy of US Weekly in my garage a few weeks ago! It's from 20 years ago and I do not know why I kept it, but I thought the cover has some crazy connection to today's events surrounding Mad Max Mel Gibson! The "Tough and Tender" part is kind of eerie too!!
The United States Space Program has always held a special place in my heart. My whole childhood was wrapped up in it , and I am sure for most of you the same is true. Everyone I new , myself included wanted to be an astronaut!
I remember 40 years ago today walking with my best friend Chris up and down and around the block looking for the Good Humor Ice Cream man and hearing the sounds of NASA everywhere since everyone was inside glued to their TV screens watching the first lunar landing. It was a hot sunny July day in Dearborn , Michigan. I also remember hearing Neil Armstrong's infamous "Tranquility base here, the eagle has landed." It is something I will never forget and I was delighted to see all the members of the Apollo 11 team are still alive and well. Below I have posted my favorite picture which you most likely have seen , and then and now pictures of the brave Apollo 11 team. It was 40 years ago today...time flies!!
As many of you know I have been working out at Premiere Lady Fitness to maintain my 45 pound weight loss. I am happy to report so far so good, but it got me thinking about what exactly it takes to maintain weight loss, is it different for everyone? After doing a little research I found out that one magic number is all you need! That number is 275!
I have posted the link that explains it all for you and a link to the Premiere Lady Fitness and Spa website , Austin's only full service fitness facility for women! You can save 50% off your enrollment now! Working out and Premiere Lady Fitness and that magic number should keep you fit and fabulous!
http://health.yahoo.com/tips/magic-number-that-keeps-weight-off/realage--9033.htmlhttp://premiereladyfitness.com/
CUTE BABIES!
The Evian Water commercial with the roller skating babies. Cute or creepy you have to love it! Check it out below!
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FREE SWIMMING!!
The Barton Springs Pool!! With the record breaking temps we have had lately Barton Springs pool is giving us all a break by having a FREE admission this Saturday. Click the link for all the cool details!
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/austin/entries/2009/07/09/free_entry_to_barton_springs_o.html
A GOOD LAUGH!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, this one will give you a few laughs too!
The world say's goodbye to Michael Jackson in a huge memorial at the Staples Center in LA tomorrow. Now there will be crowds and celebrities and they will send Michaels memory out in style, but I have decided to say goodbye in my own sweet way and by that I mean....having a sweet delicious Michael Jackson cupcake at Hey Cupcake on Burnet! Hey Cupcake has become a sweet obsession here in Austin , and is best known for the airstream trailer on South Congress. The location on Burnet is more like a cute little cupcake shop and right now they are playing Michael Jackson music in the store while you indulge in one of their delicious creations!I asked the server last weekend about the Michael Jackson cupcake which they have been serving for a few years now. It is chocolate with a yummy cream cheese icing with chocolate sprinkles on top and is fabulous...just like the icon himself. The day Michael died they sold out in 30 minutes! I have put a link to the Hey Cupcake website and a picture of the Michael Jackson cupcake below. It is just my sweet and delicious way to honor Michael 's memory, and I may end up doing it often! :-)
http://www.heycupcake.com/story.html
I like many of you grew up with Michael Jackson. The first record I ever purchased on my own with my hard earned allowance money was "The Love You Save". I saw the Jackson 5 perform this song on" The Ed Sullivan Show" back in 1969 and I will never forget it! I will also not forget yesterday June 25th as the day we lost this musical icon.I was luck enough to see Michael Jackson perform in concert several times. The first concert I saw was at The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. It was the Triumph tour and Michael was performing with his brothers, though he had just released his first solo album "Off The Wall" at the same time. This was in 1979 and to this day it is the BEST concert I have ever been to. It was in a word "Magical". Every time I went to a Michael Jackson concert I would get butterflies in my stomach with anticipation...he was that good!I believe we will never see another talent like his in our lifetime. Whatever his problems were, you can't take away the genius that was Michael Jackson as a performer. I believe he became a star on the night of "Motown Live 25" in 1983 when he performed Billie Jean and introduced the world to The Moon Walk ...unforgettable! I have posted links to the video of that performance and a link to an article in Time Magazine on how to do it! Enjoy them both and the picture of Michael taken by my good friend and talented photographer Jennifer Jeffery! Feel free to share your memories too![kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/8VASYhabHkM" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1907320,00.html
Ladies how would you like a free bra? Soma Intimates is having their Grand Opening in the Barton Creek Square Mall and if you spend $50 you get the bra of your choice absolutely free! They have so many to choose from including two of my favorites, the Soma Wash and Go Bra, you simply wash it and throw it in the dryer, and it looks like new and fits like new every time!! They also have a bra called the Bridgette bra. This one has a built in camisole at the top so you don't have to add an extra layer under your clothes! Such a great idea! I was in NYC a few weeks ago for Mother's Day and all I wore was Soma! It is the most beautiful and comfortable clothing I have ever worn. Come and see me this Saturday at the new Soma Intimates at the Barton Creek Square Mall and see it all for yourselves! Soma is located on the first floor new Nordstrom and across from Talbot's.  I will be there from 3pm til 5pm! Below is a picture of me with some of the wonderful ladies who work at Soma, you are going to love everything in the store...trust me! See you Saturday!
I always look forward to what Adam is going to do on American Idol every week. He really already is a star!!! I alway's Tivo American Idol in case I have to miss it and last night as luck would have it I did! The show ran overtime by 8 minutes and Adam who gave the best performace of the night was cut off!! I voted for him anyway because I have yet to see him give a bad performance! I found the link to the performance on Ryan Seacrest's blog to share with those of you who missed it too! Adam did not let us down! Amazing!http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/your-tivos-dont-love-you-but-we-do/
I always look forward to what Adam is going to do on American Idol every week. He really already is a star!!! I alway's Tivo American Idol in case I have to miss it and last night as luck would have it I did! The show ran overtime by 8 minutes and Adam who gave the best performace of the night was cut off!! I voted for him anyway because I have yet to see him give a bad performance! I found the link to the performance on Ryan Seacrest's blog to share with those of you who missed it too! Adam did not let us down! Amazing!http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/your-tivos-dont-love-you-but-we-do/
Batter up!! Baseball season is here, the Dell Diamond is ready and so is Majic 95.5!! Listen all this week to win family 4 packs of tickets to see the Round Rock Express take on the Omaha Royals on Monday April 13th at 7:05pm. Majic 95.5 will be there too! Come and look for us all Summer long! Opening Day is this Thursday against the Iowa Cubs!! Find out more, including the entire schedule at http://www.roundrockexpress.com/!! See you all season long for Majic Monday's at the Dell Diamond!
I am so excited!! It's happening a sequal to last Summer's "Sex and the City" movie!! We will have to wait until next year, May 28th 2010 to be exact! A least it's a go! I have heard a rumor that there may be a baby in Carrie and Big's future!  We will have to wait and see! "Sex and the City" the movie is on HBO this month if you need a fix til then!!I love the new Vitamin Water 10!! Have you tried it yet...it is so delicious and only 10 calories!! There are 4 great flavors, my favorite is the XXX,acai-blueberry-pomegrante which is loaded with antioxidants! There is also Essential Orange, with vitamin C and calcium, Energy Tropical Citrus, with B vitamins and guarana, and finally, Multi V Lemonade, with all your vitamins from A to Zinc.  Vitamin Water 10: Great tasting, only 10 calories (I can't believe it !), naturally sweetened and packed with vitamins and minerals!!  Look for it at your local retailer...trust me you are going to love it!!
As you know I love a good sale and this weekend Steinmart is have a fantastic one!! Save 30 to 50% off the already discounted prices...I love Steinmart!! I will be broadcasting from the Steinmart on William Cannon at Mopac and Brush County Road,  this Saturday , so join me from 11am til 1pm!! Besides great saving we will have some fun giveaways!! Get ready to shop til you drop!!
Let me first say that getting in shape is tough work at any age, but after 40 mental is just as important as physical! I know of where I speak because since just before Thanksgiving I have been on a quest to get my groove back and that has included losing weight! I have been very successful in this endeavor so far, but the closer I get to my goal , the harder it is mentally. Well today I saw something that gave me a renewed hope that is helping me kick it into high gear and push to the finish line...the cover of this weeks people magazine!! If you have not yet seen it I have posted it here...Valerie Bertinelli...soon to be 49...in a bikini!!  I think it is just fantastic!! I soon will be posting my before and after pictures for you...not sure about a bikini...yet!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am sure you have had a lucky charm or two in your lifetime. I have a luck Kennedy half dollar that my grandfather gave me years ago. I always make sure I have it when I travel.  I was looking at a list of the standard good luck charms and symbols and came up with one unusual one! First of all the standard list is:4 Leaf Clovers, White Elepant, gold coins, rabbits feet, wishbones and horseshoes!Then at the bottome of the list I saw Lucky Pig! That's right a pig! I had never heard of that so of course I had to google and find out more. It turns out in the 18th century in Germany and Austria a "pig" was considered good luck. It was said if you owned a pig you would never go hungry. They also had a saying "A Pig in Clover",  so clover played a part in it anyway. Below are pictures of postcards from 1905 that show some very lucky pigs!!  The one on the right show's that the pig means "Prosperite" or prosperity! I think the whole country can use that lucky charm right now! Enjoy your St. Patricks Day!!
I had the pleasure this past weekend of seeing a true music legend perform. During my career I have seen hundreds of concert performances but only a few true legends. The Austin Symphony put together a wonderful program featuring Charlie Daniels. Charlie has been in the music business for just over 50 years now. His performance with the Austin Symphony was nothing short of phenomenal!Charlie does it all and makes it look easy! I had the pleasure of interviewing and meeting Charlie and everyone he meets feels special in his presence, he is one class act!! If you ever want to see a one of a kind talent see, Charlie Daniels. He even has his own museum in Nashville!I also want to thank the Austin Symphony who put together a wonderful presentation of music from classic western's before Charlie took the stage. We are so lucky to have so many talented musicians here in Austin!
She is looking good these days...no lipo or botox for this girl, and at 50 she has never looked better!! Happy Birthday Barbie! Mattel introduced Barbie on March 9, 1959 and she is still around to make each generation of young girls thrilled and happy!! Here are a few quick Barbie facts:When introduced to us in 1959 she cost just  $3.50!That first year over 300,000 Barbies were sold.The inventor of the Barbie doll named her after her daughter Barbra , who was not a blonde by the way!Mattel has introduced an anniversay Barbie with the same black and white swimsuit, just an updated version.Here's a toast to Barbie who will most likely be around for another 50 years, may we all be so lucky!!
This past weekend Majic 95.5 debuted out Super Songs of The 70's Weekend!! If you had a chance to listen I am sure a bit of nostalgia hit you like it did me. Music and memories go hand in hand, and I had fun reminiscing while listening to the music of the Doobie Brother's , Fleetwood Mac , my all time favorite Barry Manilow and so many more. I am now in a 70's time warp and loving every minute of it! Here are a few things year by year that happened in the 70's! Do you remember?1970: The World Trade Center is Completed , ABC introduces Monday Night Football and the ill fated Apollo 13 has us glued to our TV sets.1971: TV bans cigarette adds, the cell phone battery and floppy disc are invented , and Disney World in Florida opens!!1972: Bobby Fischer beat Boris Spassky, Fed Ex in introduced and George Wallace is shot on the campaign trail.1973:  Nixon releases the Watergate tapes, Billy Jean beat Bobby Riggs in Tennis and The Sears Tower in Chicago is completed.1974: President Nixon resigns, Patty Hearst is abducted, the first pocket calculators become widespread!1975: Jimmy Hoffa goes missing, the disposable razor is introduced, and Squeaky Fromme and Sara Jane Moore attempt to assassinate President Ford.1976: Apple Computer is launched, Betamax and VHS VCR's are introduced, America celebrates the Bicenntenial.1977: Red dye number 2 is banned, The Son of Sam murderer is arrested, The Alaskan Pipeline is completed.1978: The Jonestown Massacre, Atlantic City permits gambling, and Garfield the Cat is introduced!1979: The Three Mile Island partial meltdown, The Sony Walkman, ESPN and the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin are introduced, The Shah flees Iran!For more 70's fun check out this website,  http://www.stuckinthe70s.com/
This past weekend Majic 95.5 debuted out Super Songs of The 70's Weekend!! If you had a chance to listen I am sure a bit of nostalgia hit you like it did me. Music and memories go hand in hand, and I had fun reminiscing while listening to the music of the Doobie Brother's , Fleetwood Mac , my all time favorite Barry Manilow and so many more. I am now in a 70's time warp and loving every minute of it! Here are a few things year by year that happened in the 70's! Do you remember?1970: The World Trade Center is Completed , ABC introduces Monday Night Football and the ill fated Apollo 13 has us glued to our TV sets.1971: TV bans cigarette adds, the cell phone battery and floppy disc are invented , and Disney World in Florida opens!!1972: Bobby Fischer beat Boris Spassky, Fed Ex in introduced and George Wallace is shot on the campaign trail.1973:  Nixon releases the Watergate tapes, Billy Jean beat Bobby Riggs in Tennis and The Sears Tower in Chicago is completed.1974: President Nixon resigns, Patty Hearst is abducted, the first pocket calculators become widespread!1975: Jimmy Hoffa goes missing, the disposable razor is introduced, and Squeaky Fromme and Sara Jane Moore attempt to assassinate President Ford.1976: Apple Computer is launched, Betamax and VHS VCR's are introduced, America celebrates the Bicenntenial.1977: Red dye number 2 is banned, The Son of Sam murderer is arrested, The Alaskan Pipeline is completed.1978: The Jonestown Massacre, Atlantic City permits gambling, and Garfield the Cat is introduced!1979: The Three Mile Island partial meltdown, The Sony Walkman, ESPN and the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin are introduced, The Shah flees Iran!For more 70's fun check out this website,  http://www.stuckinthe70s.com/
Because I am such a movie buff, the Academy Award's are the highlight of my year! This is one I never Tivo or DVR, I have to watch it live with delicious popcorn and great friends. This year whether of not you agree with my predictions, you have to admit it was a great year for movies!! The envelope please...Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
He was nothing short of spectacular in this crazy film!
Best Supporting Actress:Â Penelope Cruz - Vicky Christina Barcelona
I saw this film over the weekend and she steals it from a stellar cast! I also want to see last years winner and Penelope's man Javier Bardem present this to her!
Best Actress:Â Kate Winslet - The Reader
Simply put , after 6 nominations, it's her turn!
Best Actor:Â Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
Sean Penn was magnificent this year, but I love a comback story and Mickey's performance this year!
Best Director:Â Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire
I loved everything about this movie, and the man behind it all should be a shoo in!!
Best Picture:Â Slumdog Millionaire!
I could see it again and again and I rarely want to see a movie a second time so soon after ! A wonderful uplifting love story and we could all use that right now!! If you have not seen this film, what are you waiting for?
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Because I am such a movie buff, the Academy Award's are the highlight of my year! This is one I never Tivo or DVR, I have to watch it live with delicious popcorn and great friends. This year whether of not you agree with my predictions, you have to admit it was a great year for movies!! The envelope please...Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight
He was nothing short of spectacular in this crazy film!
Best Supporting Actress:Â Penelope Cruz - Vicky Christina Barcelona
I saw this film over the weekend and she steals it from a stellar cast! I also want to see last years winner and Penelope's man Javier Bardem present this to her!
Best Actress:Â Kate Winslet - The Reader
Simply put , after 6 nominations, it's her turn!
Best Actor:Â Mickey Rourke - The Wrestler
Sean Penn was magnificent this year, but I love a comback story and Mickey's performance this year!
Best Director:Â Danny Boyle - Slumdog Millionaire
I loved everything about this movie, and the man behind it all should be a shoo in!!
Best Picture:Â Slumdog Millionaire!
I could see it again and again and I rarely want to see a movie a second time so soon after ! A wonderful uplifting love story and we could all use that right now!! If you have not seen this film, what are you waiting for?
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Today was so exciting for me! Finally after begging my boss for months, he agreed to let me play a Barry Manilow song on Majic 95.5! Let me start by saying that Barry Manilow is my favorite singer/songwriter. We go way back Barry and I. The first on I ever heard by Barry was "Could This Be The Magic", on American Bandstand. By the way Barry wrote the theme for American Bandstand, that's how wonderful he is!! My first date with my husband was to a Barry Manilow concert in Chicago, and if course that was all it took for me to fall in love with him and Barry!!
I just don't think there is enough Barry Manilow on the radio today! Come to think of it until today there wasn't any!! Since I agreed to work President's Day today, my kind and wonderful boss agreed to let me play one Barry Manilow song a week, at 2pm on Monday's!! Manilow Monday's are here at last!! Of course I played Barry's biggest hit, " Mandy" today, and now I want to know your favorite Barry Manilow song. Who knows , I may be playing it next Monday at 2pm! Think about it! We can turn this into Manilow winning weekends, Manilow cruises on Lake Travis, and maybe even a trip to Vegas to see Barry!! I may be getting carried away, but in these crazy times we could all use a little dose of Barry Manilow, even if it is just once a week. So join me every Monday at 2pm for Manilow Monday's and don't forget to submit your favorite Barry Manilow song...I'm counting on you!!
Check back for more Manilow updates and until then here is a video of Barry singing one of his biggest hit's !!
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Today was so exciting for me! Finally after begging my boss for months, he agreed to let me play a Barry Manilow song on Majic 95.5! Let me start by saying that Barry Manilow is my favorite singer/songwriter. We go way back Barry and I. The first on I ever heard by Barry was "Could This Be The Magic", on American Bandstand. By the way Barry wrote the theme for American Bandstand, that's how wonderful he is!! My first date with my husband was to a Barry Manilow concert in Chicago, and if course that was all it took for me to fall in love with him and Barry!!
I just don't think there is enough Barry Manilow on the radio today! Come to think of it until today there wasn't any!! Since I agreed to work President's Day today, my kind and wonderful boss agreed to let me play one Barry Manilow song a week, at 2pm on Monday's!! Manilow Monday's are here at last!! Of course I played Barry's biggest hit, " Mandy" today, and now I want to know your favorite Barry Manilow song. Who knows , I may be playing it next Monday at 2pm! Think about it! We can turn this into Manilow winning weekends, Manilow cruises on Lake Travis, and maybe even a trip to Vegas to see Barry!! I may be getting carried away, but in these crazy times we could all use a little dose of Barry Manilow, even if it is just once a week. So join me every Monday at 2pm for Manilow Monday's and don't forget to submit your favorite Barry Manilow song...I'm counting on you!!
Check back for more Manilow updates and until then here is a video of Barry singing one of his biggest hit's !!
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A few weeks ago I needed to de-stress and decided to treat myself to a relaxing massage. I had heard about this wonderful new Day Spa located in the Domain. I decided to sign up for their Perfect Day package. It started out with a 30 minute with a hydrotherapy session which totally relaxed me and then had a fabulous 1 hour massage! I also relaxed afterward in their Hammam a Turkish steam room! It really was a Perfect Day! One of the best things about Spa Re'veil is the great value you get with all of their wonderful services! They also use all natural products , even in their nail services. Spa Re'veil is a full service spa and have so many wonderful ways for you to treat yourself! Below I have listed Spa Re'veil's specials for the month of February and some pictures of this beautiful day spa! Pamper yourself and your special someone today at Spa Re'veil! Call 339-7000 or visit their website at www.spareveil.com.
February Specials:
Couples Ultimate:Couple's Hydrotub for 20 minutes, a one hour massage, a one hour Pure Results Facial, and hour manicure and pedicure , followed by a 30 minute lunch! All this for just $225 per person
Valentines Bliss: A wonderul Lemon Verbena body treatment, a one hour massage, a one hour Pure Results facial and hour pedicure and manicure , followed by a 30 minute lunch! 3 hour and 50 minutes of treatments for just $250!
A few weeks ago I needed to de-stress and decided to treat myself to a relaxing massage. I had heard about this wonderful new Day Spa located in the Domain. I decided to sign up for their Perfect Day package. It started out with a 30 minute with a hydrotherapy session which totally relaxed me and then had a fabulous 1 hour massage! I also relaxed afterward in their Hammam a Turkish steam room! It really was a Perfect Day! One of the best things about Spa Re'veil is the great value you get with all of their wonderful services! They also use all natural products , even in their nail services. Spa Re'veil is a full service spa and have so many wonderful ways for you to treat yourself! Below I have listed Spa Re'veil's specials for the month of February and some pictures of this beautiful day spa! Pamper yourself and your special someone today at Spa Re'veil! Call 339-7000 or visit their website at www.spareveil.com.
February Specials:
Couples Ultimate:Couple's Hydrotub for 20 minutes, a one hour massage, a one hour Pure Results Facial, and hour manicure and pedicure , followed by a 30 minute lunch! All this for just $225 per person
Valentines Bliss: A wonderul Lemon Verbena body treatment, a one hour massage, a one hour Pure Results facial and hour pedicure and manicure , followed by a 30 minute lunch! 3 hour and 50 minutes of treatments for just $250!
James Taylor is coming to the Bass Concert Hall on April 23rd. Tickets go on sale this Friday February 13th. All this week you can win tickets before you can buy them! I will have rows 5, 4, 3, 2 and Front Row this week. Listen to win and get ready for Sweet Baby James to come to Austin!
You may love football or you may not but you have to admit the Superbowl halftime show with Bruce Springsteen was amazing! Well Springsteen fans that halftime show will be coming to Austin Sunday April 5th! Bruce Springsteen and the EStreet Band's "Working On a Dream" tour will focus on over 4 decades of great music! Don't miss this show!! The tickets go on sale this weekend , Saturday February 7th at 10am! For more details go to http://www.uterwincenter.com/events/index.html.
Due to the Winter Storm Warning this past week Tiara Tuesday has changed their get together to Tuesday, February 10th at the wonderful Ruth's Chris Steakhouse at 6th and Colorado downtown! I love Tiara Tuesday's and all of the fantastic women of Austinwho get together to help our various charities every year! It is so much fun!! Make sure to join us and Austin Women's magazine the last Tuesday of each month. January charity is Wonders and Worries. See you February 10th from 6 to 8pm!
The Inauguration this week was certainly a cause for celebration no matter which way you voted! Change has come to America and can come to your favorite photo's too! I found this online and it is so much fun! It is an Obamicon! What is that you ask? Artist Shepard Fairey created the iconic Barack Obama poster used during the Presidential campaign, Now you can take your favorite picture and turn it into a piece of art you can put on your website, a coffee mug, stamps...the list goes on and on. I have posted the original poster and my own Obamicon. It is alot of fun and you can join and make your own absolutley free! Just go to Obamiconme.Pastemagazine.com! Have fun!!
I know we are already into 2009, but I wanted to give a big Thank You to all of you, my Majic listeners for all that you did for our Majic Of Christmas Toy Drive!! It was so heart warming to see everyone donating during all of my live broadcasts and so wonderful to meet everyone who came by. You made a very tough time so much easier for so many families in the Austin area!!  I also want to thank KXAN Ausin News and TruWest Credit Union our title sponsors and all of our local sponsors for their support as well.Now for my New Years Resolution...I promise to update my blog more often. There are so many wonderful things coming in this new year that I can't wait to tell you about!Here's to a Prosperous and Fabulous 2009!!Terri
I was doing the math this past weekend on how much money I have saved since I had my blade free Lasik done with the Mann Eye Institute back in April. After a little over 4 months I have saved almost $600!! This amount covers everything from my eye exams - $150 , to new contact lenses $129.98 , solutions $35, and my designer "prescription" sunglasses at $275!! By the end of this year I will most likely save nearly $2000!! I am taking that money and investing more in my 401K this year!! My payment plan with Mann Eye Institute fits my budget and by early next year I will have paid for it all! Remember once you have blade free Lasik the correction to your eyes is permanent, your prescription will not change over and over again, it really is amazing!!
Blade free Lasik at the Mann Eye Institute has been the best investment I have made in a long time and the benefits will pay dividends for the rest of my life!! Right now the economy has made investing tricky at best, isn't it time you invested in something where the payoff is instant and the benefits last a lifetime? Call the Mann Eye Institute at 1-800-MY VISION and schedule your free consultation. It only takes a few minutes and they have weekend and evening appointments available to fit into your schedule!! Make an investment in your vision today, you are worth it!!
I have always enjoyed summertime, but not as much as I do now since I had my Blade-Free Lasik from the Mann Eye Institute!! I have finally gotten used to not having to reach for my glasses the minute my alarm goes off in the morning!!  Whatever your plans this summer, they will be so more fun without the hassle of glasses or contacts!! It really is freedom!!If you have put off having Lasik because of the cost, there is no need to worry!! The Mann Eye Institute has just announced their Value Match Guarantee!! All you have to do is ask them and they will match or beat any competitive price for your lasik procedure for the identical all laser technology offered at Mann Eye Institue!! It's fantastic!!Enjoy the freedom you deserve, trust me there is nothing like swimming and being able to see without my contacts, or going for a walk by Town Lake and not worrying about forgetting to bring my glasses, and of course being able to buy the latest designer sunglasses without worrying about a perscription!! Call the Mann Eye Institute today to schedule your free VIP consultation, they even have Saturday appointments available. Just call 1-800-MY Vision, that's 1-800-698-4746!! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this wonderful procedure!
I like many of you grew up with Michael Jackson. The first record I ever purchased on my own with my hard earned allowance money was "The Love You Save". I saw the Jackson 5 perform this song on" The Ed Sullivan Show" back in 1969 and I will never forget it! I will also not forget yesterday June 25th as the day we lost this musical icon.
I was luck enough to see Michael Jackson perform in concert several times. The first concert I saw was at The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. It was the Triumph tour and Michael was performing with his brothers, though he had just released his first solo album "Off The Wall" at the same time. This was in 1979 and to this day it is the BEST concert I have ever been to. It was in a word "Magical". Every time I went to a Michael Jackson concert I would get butterflies in my stomach with anticipation...he was that good!
I believe we will never see another talent like his in our lifetime. Whatever his problems were, you can't take away the genius that was Michael Jackson as a performer. I believe he became a star on the night of "Motown Live 25" in 1983 when he performed Billie Jean and introduced the world to The Moon Walk ...unforgettable! I have posted links to the video of that performance and a link to an article in Time Magazine on how to do it! Enjoy them both and the picture of Michael taken by my good friend and talented photographer Jennifer Jeffery! Feel free to share your memories too!
I am so excited!! It's happening a sequal to last Summer's "Sex and the City" movie!! We will have to wait until next year, May 28th 2010 to be exact! A least it's a go! I have heard a rumor that there may be a baby in Carrie and Big's future!  We will have to wait and see! "Sex and the City" the movie is on HBO this month if you need a fix til then!!
I love the new Vitamin Water 10!! Have you tried it yet...it is so delicious and only 10 calories!! There are 4 great flavors, my favorite is the XXX,acai-blueberry-pomegrante which is loaded with antioxidants! There is also Essential Orange, with vitamin C and calcium, Energy Tropical Citrus, with B vitamins and guarana, and finally, Multi V Lemonade, with all your vitamins from A to Zinc.  Vitamin Water 10: Great tasting, only 10 calories (I can't believe it !), naturally sweetened and packed with vitamins and minerals!!  Look for it at your local retailer...trust me you are going to love it!!
As you know I love a good sale and this weekend Steinmart is have a fantastic one!! Save 30 to 50% off the already discounted prices...I love Steinmart!! I will be broadcasting from the Steinmart on William Cannon at Mopac and Brush County Road,  this Saturday , so join me from 11am til 1pm!! Besides great saving we will have some fun giveaways!! Get ready to shop til you drop!!
She is looking good these days...no lipo or botox for this girl, and at 50 she has never looked better!! Happy Birthday Barbie! Mattel introduced Barbie on March 9, 1959 and she is still around to make each generation of young girls thrilled and happy!! Here are a few quick Barbie facts:
When introduced to us in 1959 she cost just  $3.50!
That first year over 300,000 Barbies were sold.
The inventor of the Barbie doll named her after her daughter Barbra , who was not a blonde by the way!
Mattel has introduced an anniversay Barbie with the same black and white swimsuit, just an updated version.
Here's a toast to Barbie who will most likely be around for another 50 years, may we all be so lucky!!
