Perfect stocking stuffer or gift for a teacher, bus driver, school nurse, librarian, EMT, Police Officer, Soldier, etc… Imagine how many times the poor kindergarten teacher or librarian has been coughed and sneezed on. The next time she/he could just grab her MyClyns pen and spray 2-3 mists on his/her face and be good to go.

My Kids. My Family. My Health…MyClyns

We’re all on high alert on preventing ourselves and our family from getting the flu this season and the thought of being in tight quarters makes most cringe. That’s why I’m so excited to tell you about MyClyns, a new alcohol-free, germ protection spray that you can immediately use on your face when exposed to harmful pathogens. The non-toxic, non-burning spray contains a fast-acting solution that has shown to reduce more than 60 potentially dangerous germs, including MRSA, staph and E-coli*.

Why It’s Unique: MyClyns is the only germ defense for use in the eyes, nose and mouth – offering protection where you need it most – common entry points for most germs. It is a compact, non-aerosol pump spray shaped like a pen and easy to slip into a pocket, baby bag, purse or carry-on (meets airline restrictions) for everyday use and when traveling. MyClyns is safe to spray directly onto the face and even onto open cuts and abrasions. It’s safe for people of all ages, even those who wear contact lenses. While many other germ sanitizers are good for prevention, MyClyns is designed to be used after the unexpected incident occurs –so if a person sitting in front of you or next to you coughs or sneezes, simply take out your MyClyns and spray 2-3 mists on your face and you’re good to go. Each vial has approximately 60 mists and can be thrown out when it’s empty.

MyClyns is trusted and used by hospitals and first responders (EMS, police, firemen, etc.) – whose contact with germs is often extreme – and is now being made available to consumers to be the perfect complement to hand sanitizers as part of a complete germ-fighting routine. MyClyns, is sold at CVS stores nationwide along with other chain stores for suggested retail price ranging from $7.99- $9.99.

To help moms and family caregivers keep their families healthy, MyClyns recently launched a newly designed Web site http://www.mygermspray.com/ where you can get a lot of tips and information about staying healthy this cold & flu season. The Web site even has a section devoted to germs called the Germ University . By the time you “graduate,” you'll be armed with all the information you need to protect you and your family from harmful germs, especially during cold and flu season.

Keep up with McClyns by following them on Facebook - Plus, check out this fun video (I’m sure you can relate to how this mom feels!). The MyClyns Mom (and her trusty spray sidekick) will stop at nothing to help protect her family. Even with the help of the family dog, germs don’t stand a chance!




*Independent laboratory tests have shown that the solution in MyClyns demonstrates a 99.99% reduction in more than 60 potentially dangerous pathogens.


Stocking Stuffer/Beauty/Grooming Products:

This winter don’t let the cold air damage your lips. Prepare your pucker for the mistletoe with the new limited editions flavors of Softlips® lip conditioners– new Sugar & Spice and Sugar Plum Berry as well as Winter Mint and Sugar Cookie.

Perfect as a stocking stuffer or gift to yourself, the seasonal flavors help protect lips from the sun with SPF 20 and have the same great moisturizing properties as Softlips’ other popular flavors. Each winter flavor comes paired with a complimentary Softlips® favorite lip balm:

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For a suggested retail price of $2.99 to $3.99 for the dual-stick pack. Now through out the holiday/winter season, the limited addition flavors Sugar & Spice and Sugar Plum Berry will be available in Target and Winter Mint and Sugar Cookie will be available at Walgreens.

To stay up to date on the latest from Softlips by fanning them on Facebook.



Anti Monkey Butt Powder – The perfect stocking stuffer for the active guy in your life…whether he takes part in physical hobbies or has a job that runs him around! Anti Monkey Butt Powder, invented by motocross riders, is designed to prevent and reduce friction and irritation that can result from excess sweat. As you (and maybe some of your reader’s husbands, boyfriends, brothers, friends know), excessive sweat can cause irritation of the buttocks and inner thighs, also known as "monkey butt". Unlike other powders, Anti Monkey Butt has calamine and talc which gives it a cooling sensation instead of the burning that you might get from other powder products (anybody who has used those other powders will know what “the burning” is we are referring to!). Find out more at www.antimonkeybutt.com.

It’s got the cutest label and it’s a real product that has a huge following. There are more than 13,000 Anti Monkey Butt fans on their Facebook page alone!


Anti Monkey Butt also has a new lady friend – new Lady Anti Monkey Butt – which makes a great stocking stuffer for women, too. Lady Anti Monkey Butt Powder delivers the same great results, but is made with calamine and cornstarch for a more silky texture. Perfect for frictional discomfort that women often experience when using exercise equipment, running, driving, cycling, bra straps/cleavage perspiration or just walking for ENDLESS hours in the mall doing your holiday shopping!

Available in mass market retail nationwide, as well as via online retailers and at www.antimonkeybutt.com. Suggested retail price for Anti Monkey Butt® Powder is $5.95 for a 6-ounce bottle.

Pink Lemonade Online Magazine did receive samples of the above mentioned products for review before posting (because, remember: we only post about products we love!)

P.F. Chang’s recently introduced a new kids menu. This is the first time the restaurants have offered a menu specially designed for children. The company is very interested in getting feedback from moms about the menu, including the items featured, the price and any other thoughts /suggestions they might have on the family dining experience.




The menu includes:

· Four meals all priced under $5

· Food designed for children’s palates

· A kid-sized drink in a take home cup

· The same fresh, high-quality ingredients featured on the regular menu

Kids can enjoy Kid’s Chicken served with honey or sweet and sour dipping sauce, Kid’s Lo Mein, Kid’s Chicken Fried Rice or Baby Buddha’s Feast, a feast of steamed or stir-fried veggies.

My Christmas List This Year:

1. No more “Reindeer Games” (with four boys there’s always some sort of craziness going on)


2. Peace on Earth (or at least peace at home)


3. A kiss from Santa under the mistletoe


4. Kids that Jingle All The Way to cleaning their rooms


5. A feeling of Christmas in the air instead of the smell of stinky diapers


6. A truly Silent Night

All joking aside it is my kids who make Christmas a magical time. I can’t imagine celebrating the holiday without my children surrounding me, their smiles and joys giving light to our home. At times it is my children who remind me what Christmas is all about. In all of the hubbub they still remember that Christmas is a time for giving and a time for family.

Here’s wishing you Peace at home, a feeling of Christmas in the air, and a Silent Night.

- Christine

Posted by Christine of Random Thoughts With Chris

Featured weekly on Pink Lemonade Online Magazine

Many of you remember Candace as a teenager on the television series Full House - but today, she's a full-fledged actress in addition to being a wife and mother of three.

She's beginning the second season of ABC Family's hit show Make it or Break it a drama set in the world of competitive gymnastics. On the show, Candace plays Summer, Steve's fiancee. Summer did her best to become Steve's daughter Lauren's best friend and it worked - just not in the way she expected. By the time Nationals rolled around she was Lauren's confidant and Steve's ex.

Summer is forgiving, but can she forget that Steve drove Lauren's mother away? And can she stay in Lauren's life without getting involved with Steve again? It won't be easy, but Summer's soft exterior belies an iron will and a deep faith that guides her through whatever life throws at her. After all, if she can find a way to befriend Lauren, anything is possible.

We caught up with Candace recently during an interview session for Make it or Break it, here are her views on the show , Her former life as a child star, who she'll be rooting for at the upcoming olympics and life in general...


M. Roberts:
Hello, everyone. This is Meg Roberts from New Media Strategies. I want to welcome you to the Candace Cameron Bure question and answer session and start things off by thanking Candace for being with us today. As you know, Candace plays the role of Summer in ABC Family’s original series, Make It or Break It, with all new episodes premiering Monday, January 4th, at 9:00 p.m. EST.

I’ll be sending out transcripts of today’s call within two business days so be sure to look out for those. Now, I’ll turn it over to our moderator, who will explain the process for today’s call.


Moderator: Our first question comes from the line Kenn Gold with MediaBlvd.


K. Gold:
Hello, Candace. Thank you for talking to us today. I have to say I’m actually a Boulder, Colorado, native so your show really resonates with me. I grew up in that town and I love the show when I see it. The other question I have, I know you’re a Christian. You have one a character who promotes Christian values positively, which is really rare in this day of media. How do you feel about having that role, and did you have to fight to get your character, Summer, to have those values on the show?


C. Bure:
It was very interesting. I do hold a higher standard in some of the things I will do and won’t do. Some of that played into my character with Summer when we had created her, but originally I never asked if she was a Christian at all. That was something that after we talked, the producer decided it would be a great element to add to the show.

I was excited about that and it wasn’t something I was expecting. It’s been interesting for me because although I’m not Summer, we do hold a lot of the same views and opinions and values. It’s something I truly believe in, which is interesting as an actor, to really mean a lot of the lines that I’m saying and to believe in them.

I’m happy, being a Christian and portraying a Christian on television, and I want to make sure that it is a positive reflection of Christianity, unlike some of the views that we see in other characters on television shows that aren’t portraying Christianity so greatly. Anyway, it’s an exciting thing for me and I’m happy about it.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Jamie Steinberg with Starry Constellation Magazine.


J. Steinberg:
What is it about this show that you feel continues to draw in viewers?


C. Bure:
I think it’s a well-written show and the storylines themselves, because there’s so much drama; there’s a lot of conflict and having it based around gymnastics is something that hasn’t been on TV yet. I think is quite interesting for the viewers. I know we have so many fans who are gymnasts or have been in the gymnastic world and they’re so excited and pleased that there’s a show representing some of the things that they’ve gone through their whole lives.

And, also, being a teen drama and discussing the life of what teens go through and the hardships and drama itself – that’s something that hooks you and keeps you wanting to come back for more, to see what happens.


J. Steinberg:
What about the role continues to challenge you?


C. Bure:
I’m having so much fun on the show and with this role. I mentioned before it is fun that I get to be a really positive person, and a go-to person for the girls in the gym if they want, especially for Lauren.

I’m a stable figure that hopefully represents love and that’s a great character to be playing. It’s fun for me to be in much more of a motherly role and an adult role, obviously having been on TV as a child for so many years. That, in itself, makes it nice to come back to TV as a completely different person in the sense that I’m an adult.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Traci Grant with TheStarScoop.com.


T. Grant:
Hello, Candace, thanks so much for being with us today. What I wanted to know is have you noticed any changes in your day-to-day life since the show premiered? You have a whole new fan base and then, again, with the fans that have followed you all these years, has that impacted you in a way that you’ve been able to notice?


C. Bure:
I’m still recognized from Full House; I think I will be my entire and that’s still where the majority of my fans are from. It is pretty fun for me when some of the younger kids come up to me say, “Aren’t you that lady from Make It or Break It?” That tickles me to death.

I love having new fans that know me from this show – that’s always a fun thing, but I’m forever grateful and love my Full House fans. I guess I haven’t seen a huge, dramatic change in fans from being on the show. I think I’ve got a great group of core fans that have just followed me for a long time; it’s quite flattering and I’m appreciative of them all.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Sarah Fulghum with TotallyHer.com.


S. Fulghum:
I just wanted to say it is great having you back on TV. I’m loving your character, Summer. I’d like to know what are the similarities and the differences between your personality and Summer’s.


C. Bure:
We’re having fun because the show is so new and the characters are still developing so I’m learning a lot more about Summer as we’re diving into this back 10 [episodes] of the season. Something that I am not that Summer is is organized. We’ll see that Summer’s got her stuff together; she’s a bright woman, and she’s organized and she’s put together quite well. I guess being a mom of three I feel pretty disheveled most days. I can’t remember my car keys or what I just walked out the door to get. I will just go completely blank. I think that’s one big difference.

Another difference is I’m happily married with three children and Summer is still looking for love. She’s never been married and obviously she just broke up from a serious relationship at the end of Episode 10. She’s still looking for love. There’re a lot of differences between us. But, I think the common factor is the Christian faith that we share.


S. Fulghum:
I definitely agree. Also, your clothes on the show are just the cutest.


C. Bure:
Thank you, I agree.


S. Fulghum:
Do you have input on that or do you just have an amazing wardrobe?


C. Bure:
It’s both, but we have an amazing costume designer, Mary Kate - that’s just funny, her name [laughs]. Well, Mary Kate is great and we talk a lot about the wardrobe, but I think because I’m the only one in the show who’s technically not a gym mom or one of the gymnasts, so she just gets to have a lot of fun with me and put me in great clothes. A lot of them are the designers and the type of clothes that I wear in my own life. I come out on stage every day and all the girls on the show check me out to see what I’m wearing. They say, “You have the cutest clothes on the show.” That’s totally all our costume designer and I give her props, she’s awesome.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Kiko Martinez with Extra Chicago.


K. Martinez:
Hello, Candace, thanks a lot for taking the time. You took a five or six-year break from acting back in 2001. Coming back into it, having a familiar name is it an easy transition back for you into the work or did it feel like you were starting from scratch all over again?


C. Bure:
No, Hollywood embraced me and gave me a very warm welcome back. When I decided to come back towork, it didn’t take long at all. It was basically a little reintroduction of, “Hey, I’m back,” and everyone wanted to see what I looked like. From what most people say, I pretty much look the same as I did even ten years ago. I haven’t aged too much.

Aside from people just seeing what I look like, it was a very warm welcome. The calls started coming in right away. I didn’t have to fight hard at all, which is a beautiful place to be; I’m grateful for it.


K. Martinez:
I wanted to ask you about what you said earlier in the interview. You said that you hold a high standard to choosing roles. Does it ever feel like you might be limited as an actress by doing this or is it not something you think about?


C. Bure:
I definitely am limited, absolutely, but that’s okay. I’m the one that’s limiting myself and I’m limiting myself by choice. I want to do things that either will have a message at the end of the day, a good moral message, or things that will encourage people or families in a positive direction.

Not that everything is going to be perfect or everything’s happy; there are always struggles and conflict in television or movies and participating in those are great. I don’t have to do everything that holds the exact same viewpoint that I have, but at the end of the day, for me, I want it to have a positive reflection or redemption at the end of it, something learned from the situation. Yes, I’m limited, but that’s completely fine with me.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Troy Rogers with Deadbolt.com.


T. Rogers:
Were you involved with gymnastics when you were young?


C. Bure:
I took gymnastics as a kid when I was probably four or five years old, maybe for a year and that was about it. My dad was a gymnast through high school, though, so I’ve always enjoyed the sport. It’s my favorite sport during the Summer Olympics; it always has been. Let’s just say I can’t really do the splits or anything; I’m not that flexible. I guess I wasn’t too good at it.


T. Rogers:
You mentioned that being a mom of three gets you disheveled. Does that help you play the scenes with Lauren, being a mother yourself?


C. Bure:
I think being a mom and having the maturity and patience with children, that I can definitely draw on that when Lauren gives me those zingers of comments and lines. You have to take it all in stride and certainly I can feed off of that from being a mom.


T. Rogers:
You mentioned the Olympics. I wanted to know, with the Winter Olympics coming up in Vancouver, when hockey starts, does that cause a split in your house? Do you root for the U.S. and [your husband] Valeri roots for Russia or how does that work?


C. Bure:
I’m an American and will root for everything American except when it comes to hockey. I’m not a traitor, but my husband did play in two Olympic games and of course I was rooting for Russia when he played in those games. I have a silver and a bronze medal sitting in my home that he took home. I’m incredibly proud of him and those medals. Even though he’s not playing in the Olympics again, my heart’s going to be with Russia because that’s his team and he won those medals with Russia. It’s the only team in the winter sports, hockey, when my heart goes with Russia.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Roger Newcomb with We Love Soaps.


R. Newcomb:
Has your life been different than you imagined it would be?


C. Bure:
That’s a big question. I honestly didn’t have huge dreams or goals for myself as a child. I wasn’t one of those kids that said, “I want to be an actress one day,” or “I want to be a doctor,” or the president or a nurse. I am a go-with-the-flow type of person. I live life every day and see where God takes me and try to be used in whatever place I’m in.

I’m certainly thrilled with my life and what’s become of it and feel incredibly blessed with the family that I have. I love being back at work. If you ask me what kind of life I would want, it’s exactly the one that I’m living. I’m incredibly grateful and thankful for it and excited to see what the future will hold.


R. Newcomb:
That’s a great answer. I tweeted that I was going to be talking to you or hoping to --.


C. Bure:
I re-tweeted you!


R. Newcomb:
Andrea Barber wanted me to ask this question: How come DJ got all the hot boyfriends [on Full House] and Kimmy got stuck with the offbeat boyfriends?


C. Bure:
She knows she had the best boyfriend, that Duane, that said, “Whatever.” She had the best boyfriend on the show. He was just hysterical!


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Sherry Vonhalton with Have You Heard?


S. Vonhalton:
You were very successful as a child actress and have grown up to be a successful person. How did you escape the childhood curse and what would you suggest for those people out there now that are actors and actresses to help them avoid the curse?


C. Bure:
I had a very grounded, supportive family that was holding my hand through every day of this business, which is what I attribute to the reason why I came out the way I did and avoided the curse, as you call it. I think it has everything to do with the people that are around you. Faith and my family has always been the focus and that’s what my parents instilled in me.

As for advice for the kids, it’s not so much for the kids, but for their parents or their support systems that are around. I’d like to tell them to be strong and be selfless in the sense that someone’s well being and safety comes first than getting the next big-paying job or to be in the spotlight and sacrificing part of yourself just to become more of a celebrity.

Like I said, I’ve always attributed it to my faith and my family. I think having stepped out of the business for a while and coming back into it I have another fresh perspective. You kind of just see it for what it is, which is that it’s a job. There’s celebrity that comes with it, but you’ve got to not pay attention to that part in the sense of thinking that it’s reality. We’re all human beings and we’re all equally valuable and should be treated that way.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Elizabeth Gilbert with Pink Lemonade Magazine.


E. Gilbert:
I know you’re in the 9:00 timeslot and not the 8:00, but some of the storylines are a little mature. Does it ever concern you that you’re on a family channel and we can’t exactly let some of our younger kids watch some of the storylines?


C. Bure:
Absolutely; I’m a parent and my children are 11, 9 and 7 years old. Make It or Break It is on ABC Family, but like you mentioned, it’s the 9:00 timeslot and does have a rating of +14. Anyone that’s watching or any parents that are watching, which I hope parents are sitting down and knowing what their children are watching, would see that +14 in the upper corner of the television to know therating.

Even with my children and me it’s a major concern. I’m very aware of what they watch. Because the network itself has the word “family” on it, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s for only younger children. I think ABC Family is very specific to different age groups within a family. The show itself, I TiVo because my kids want to watch it because I’m on it; they’re interested to see what Mom’s doing, but the show’s not entirely appropriate for my children.

I will sit with the remote in hand. There are certainly parts that my children can watch and that’s what we do. We sit with the remote and we watch the gymnastics parts and parts that I’m in that are fine, but when there are those teen conversations that talk about sex or things that are too mature for my children, we fast-forward through it.


E. Gilbert:
That’s the exact same thing I do. One more question for you; back to your Full House days. Do you ever keep in touch with the cast?


C. Bure:
Absolutely. I’m very close with Bob Saget and Dave Coulier. I just saw John Stamos last weekend. My family and I were in New York and we went and saw him in Bye, Bye Birdie on Broadway. I saw Andrea Barber just two nights ago. She came over to my house for a little Christmas party so we do keep in touch. The rest of the guys we try to see when we can. We’re close friends.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Megan Ward with TVisMyPacifier.com.


M. Ward:
Summer worked really hard to get close to Lauren in the first part of the season. Now that Summer and Steve are over, how is that relationship going to be affected?


C. Bure:
It’s definitely affected in a positive way. I think that Lauren’s had a change of heart with Summer. Now that Steve and Summer, broken up she seems to be seeing things differently. I think the viewers will be surprised that her attacks, so to speak, will be directed to new people and not Summer so much.


M. Ward:
As a mom of a preschooler I just have to ask, “How do you do it?” You have three children, you have a wonderful marriage, and you still have time to do so well in your role as Summer. Any secrets?


C. Bure:
I didn’t do it when I had a preschooler so don’t feel bad. I’m only doing this now because my children are all in school and fairly independent and can do homework on their own for the most part. It’s a hard balancing act, but I think those early years are such formative years and it’s so incredibly important to be there and not try to do it all. I think that’s why I survived because I wasn’t working at all when my kids were young.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Kristen Ackerly with Feeling the Vibe Magazine.


K. Ackerly:
It was so nice meeting you and your daughter on the red carpet here in New York the other day. She’s adorable; you both are great. How do you feel about being back on a series? What was the major factor in deciding to join this cast and be in a recurring role?


C. Bure:
I love being back on a series and so thrilled that the first series I’m back, off of Full House, is doing so well. That’s been incredible and such a blessing. This show, there were a lot of factors. I love Holly Sorensen, who created the show and writes ands produces the show. She’s doing an incredible job and I just love the competitive aspect of gymnastics.

Having a husband who’s been a professional athlete and lived in the world of sports, there was a major connection for me. It’s been a great show. Aside from, sorry, I feel a little bit redundant with some of my answers, but even the work week itself has been great because I am a mom. We have such a large cast, my work week is really minimal so it gives me a great balance to be able to be back to series television, but also have plenty of time with my children and my husband and to be a mom and a wife.


K. Ackerly:
So many young people are bombarded with a lot today. As you said your faith is very important to you and your brother, Kirk, your whole family. Do you have a particular Scripture that would be good for young people in need of guidance?


C. Bure:
I love Philippians 4:13, which is, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” It’s one that I draw upon a lot because the word’s the truth. That’s just one of my favorite ones.


K. Ackerly:
I love that one, too; that’s a nice one.


Moderator: Next question comes from the line of Ariel Alexovich with Chicago Tribune.


A. Alexovich:
Have you approached any of your Full House costars or anyone from the gymnastics world about guest starring in this upcoming season?


C. Bure:
No, I haven’t; I haven’t even thought about it. I don’t know any professional gymnasts personally. I’m excited when a few of them have come to visit the set. They’re always looking for some guest appearances from gymnasts. We’ll see who pops up on the show. As far as the Full House cast members, I haven’t thought about it. I think that’s something for the producers and the writers to decide. I don’t know that I’d have too much say in that.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Sarah Fulghum with TotallyHer.com.


S. Fulghum:
The series is filmed in California, right?


C. Bure:
Yes.


S. Fulghum:
Do you live in California or do commute?


C. Bure:
We moved to California over the summer because we were in Fort Lauderdale for the past eight years. The commute was just a little too far. We made the move and put the kids in school here in L.A.


S. Fulghum:
I was just wondering how you make that work. It’s kind of complicated, isn’t it?


C. Bure:
I was commuting for about the first two months that I was filming the show, going back and forth because my kids were still in school in Florida. When we realized the show was such a success right from the start, we made that decision to move.

It’s worked out great and my kids are thrilled. It’s coming home for me, to come back to L.A., because I was born and raised there and all my family’s here. My kids were thrilled because Grandma and Grandpa and cousins and aunts and uncles are all here. It wasn’t a difficult move, either; it was an exciting, fun move for us.


S. Fulghum:
Before the series began, I actually got a chance to chat with all four of the Make It or Break It girls. They were absolutely stoked to be working with you. Do you find yourself mentoring them, kind of like a big sister? What is the relationship like?


C. Bure:
They’re such sweet girls; I’ve been having so much fun getting to know them as people and as actresses and seeing what they do and their different styles, even their different levels of experience. It’s different for all of them. I try to be an example to them just by doing what I do, to be professional on the set and to know my lines and to be there when I’m asked to be there and not hold anything up. It’s nothing that I’ll sit down and talk to them about and to mentor in that way. They’re learning as well, but I think for me that’s the best way I can do that is just living that example for them. Hopefully they can reap some of my experience by seeing it.


S. Fulghum:
I agree example’s the best way. Thanks so much for talking with me; it’s been a real treat.


Moderator: Next question comes from the line of Traci Grant with TheStarScoop.com.


T. Grant:
I know you can’t give away too much about the upcoming episodes, but is there anything you can clue us into about what we should expect or something exciting that you remember from filming, anything like that?


C. Bure:
I am so nervous about giving too much away; I’m fighting to say anything. There are some characters that are brought back that we’ve seen before. There are some brand-new characters that you’ll be introduced to. This season is following the wave of Kaylie having placed first at Nationals and then following the story of Payson, who is badly, badly injured and has been given a diagnosis to never compete again.

There’s fun, exciting travel on the show that you’ll see with the girls who are competing and, what’s brilliant that they’re doing, is really intertwining different relationships together. Some new characters will unexpectedly come together and I think… there, that’s it; that’s all I’m telling you.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Alex Boisvert with Teen Hollywood 411.


A. Boisvert:
What has been your favorite episode to shoot so far?


C. Bure:
I can’t tell you the one because you’ve got to wait for it. I think my favorite one, though, that you’ve seen was Episode 10, All That Glitters, and for me, the breakup with Steve. That was, I thought, just one of the best episodes that we have shot. This is probably a silly tidbit, but my wardrobe has been quite great, but Summer wore little dresses just about every episode. I was never, ever shown in pants and now that I will be helping out at the gym more, Summer has some fun looks that she’s wearing that are a little more casual, with jeans and boots. That’s been fun for me. I get to wear pants!


A. Boisvert:
Do you still keep in touch with the Full House cast?


C. Bure:
Yes I do; we’re all pretty close.


A. Boisvert:
Have there been any funny or embarrassing moments on the set?


C. Bure:
We’re always having fun. I think that we hold such a fast pace that it doesn’t allow us to make for as many jokes as we would like, but there have been a couple times on the set with Peri Gilpin and Neal, who plays Sasha. We had a couple of laughing moments where we absolutely can’t stop laughing and it’s been “Take Five”, “Take Six”, “Take Seven”, because we go into that hysterical mode and can’t pull it together. We’ve had some good times.


Moderator: The next question comes from the line of Emily Dodi with ABCFamily.com.


E. Dodi:
Summer has stuck by Lauren through so much even as hard as Lauren’s tried to push her away. Why do you think Summer has stuck by her?


C. Bure:
I think Summer is trying to represent what unconditional love is. I know that has a lot to do with her faith and God’s unconditional love for every one of us. I think Summer’s trying to live that out. It’s especially hard with Lauren because she hasn’t been nice to Summer. I think she’s been such a great example of being that love and the stability in her life that she sees that she needs. I think that Summer has really learned from her own past experiences in her life, having wished that she had someone like that in her life and now getting the opportunity to be that in someone else’s life.


E. Dodi:
What do you think she sees in Lauren that maybe other people don’t see?


C. Bure:
I think there’s a little bit of that little-girl-lost type of thing that Lauren is so over top at times that a lot of times it’s really because the person is struggling so badly with their place in life or who they are or not feeling loved or accepted. It comes out in venomous ways sometimes. So I think that Summer can see that in Lauren that it’s probably a lot more insecurity than it is being a bad person.


Moderator: We do have a follow-up question from the line of Emily Dodi with abcfamily.com; please go ahead.


E. Dodi:
You just alluded to the fact that Summer sort of has a past. Have you created a back-story in your mind for Summer that you use in the role?


C. Bure:
There’s a little bit that was shared on one of the episodes when she had a serious talk with Lauren about her past and just finding love in all the wrong ways and trying to be accepted by physical love and realizing that isn’t where it comes from. I’ve of course in my mind expanded a little bit upon that and having a back-story for Summer and even where she found her faith and drew upon that.

Having talked with the producers and the writers on the show; we’ve kind of created a little bit more, but there’s still room for more development with Summer’s character. I’m always looking forward to seeing what the writers are going to do and to have the opportunities to talk with them about seeing more things like that come out through Summer.


E. Dodi:
She’s such a great character. What would you say her dreams are or her goals?


C. Bure:
I think Summer really wants to get married and have a family and have kids. She’s a very smart, organized woman and I think she really has that A-type personality that probably thinks she can do it all and do it all well. I think she has a big future in store for herself, but she needs to find that man first, her husband, to get the ball rolling.


Moderator: Our next question is a follow-up from Megan Ward with TVisMyPacifier.com.


M. Ward:
I write for a TV site. What’s your TV pleasure? Obviously you TiVo Make it or Break it, because it’s fantastic. What else do you watch as a family?


C. Bure:
I don’t watch this as a family, but my favorite show is Lost and I just can’t wait for the new season to start. It’s just my all-time favorite show. Let’s see, as a family we watch a lot of The Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. We watch a lot of the animal shows like Untamed and Uncut and the Animal Rescue. I think we’re big animal lovers - we have two dogs. That’s what my kids like and it’s safe television to watch and educational, too. We actually don’t watch too much TV during the week. That’s the time it gets shut off because we devote it to reading and homework, but on the weekend we love to do Movie Night so any great family movies we love.


Moderator: The next question is a follow-up from Kristin Ackerly with Feeling the Vibe Magazine.


K. Ackerly:
What type of music do you listen to?


C. Bure:
I listen to mostly contemporary Top 40 Christian music. I do like to listen to oldies, which my parents listened to when we were growing up. My kids will listen to more pop music today and I feel so old. I used to listen to a lot of pop music and my parents would always complain. Now I’m the one complaining. My kids listen to it; not that all of it’s bad, but I just like to unwind and de-stress; I just like more mellow music.


K. Ackerly:
I don’t blame you. Any particular artist that you like in the Christian world?


C. Bure:
In the Christian world, so many that I love. I love Third Day and Jimmy Needham, Leland, Chris Tomlin, one of my favorites. In the secular world, I can’t stop listening to Michael Bublé’s new album, Crazy Love. It’s just on repeat; my kids love it. My kids know all the songs. We sing every song together. He’s probably one of my favorite people right now, to listen to.


K. Ackerly:
Did you all watch Santa Baby 2 on Sunday?


C. Bure:
I have it TiVo’d; I can’t wait to watch it. I didn’t get to watch it on Sunday, but it’s something that I’m looking forward to.


K. Ackerly:
Movie Night, there you go.


M. Roberts: Hello, everyone, it’s Meg here. We have time for one last question.


Moderator: I’m showing that there are no further questions.


M. Roberts:
As I mentioned earlier, the transcript of today’s call will be distributed within the next two business days, which you’ll receive from me. Look for those in you Inbox and remember to tune in to all new episodes of Make It or Break It on Monday, January 4th at 9:00 p.m. EST. Candace, thank you so much for being with us today. Thank you, everyone.

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If you missed the First Season Finale or any other episode, you can catch up by watching them here.

- Liz

Posted by Liz of Pink Lemonade

Attitude: The Forgotten Power

by: Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT

What would you consider is your most valuable tool for staying in shape? Is it your treadmill? What about your weight set? Is it your arsenal of low-fat cookbooks, and low-carb diet snacks? What about your collection of workout videos?

Would you consider it a revelation that your most lethal weapon in the battle of the bulge is your Attitude?

Think about it. What good is your treadmill if you don't have the energy to get on it, or can't get up the motivation to crank up the speed, or the elevation? How useful are your dumbbells if you can't push yourself to use them in the most effective manner? How good is a nutrition program that you can't stick to? How much fat loss will you get out of your workout videos if you just can't seem to get as motivated as that bouncy cheerleader who is urging you to jump higher, or that buff macho man who keeps saying, "C'mon, just one more rep!"?

No, none of those tools is going to get you very far unless your HEAD is in the right place. As you read this article, you have probably already been exposed to more nutrition and exercise information than you could possibly ever need to actually stay in shape. You've probably read, listened to, or watched the answers to your fitness issues enough times to win the next Mr. or Mrs. Neighborhood fitness competition a dozen times over! Yet, you are still not where you want to be. Why?

Attitude.

Seeing Your Goal

Do you have a clear vision in your head of where you want to be, or what you want to accomplish when you are at a peak level of fitness? I don't mean just some vague idea - I'm talking about an actual burning mental image of a six-pack set of abs, or a nice set of curves, or a clear picture of you crossing the finish line in first place, or taking home that trophy. If you don't have that, you are already just spinning your wheels. How can you expect to get somewhere if you don't know where that "somewhere" is?

Many people start out very motivated to get in shape, or to compete for that prize, but their motivation lacks focus - laser-targeted precision that will guide them down the right path. The term "as the crow flies" comes to mind. If you could leave your house and drive in an exact straight line to your destination, don't you think that you would get there a lot faster? What if you could just fly through stop lights and intersections, disregard all posted speed limits, and go exactly in a straight line to every destination? You sure would get there a lot faster!

Exercise, physical fitness, and nutrition are no different. If you don't have a clearly mapped out and measurable road map to your success, then you will stray, and that will cost you time at the very least - and at the most, it will cost you precious amounts of self-confidence! Take some time to think about WHERE you want to be, HOW you are going to get there, and most importantly, WHY you want to be there. Take the time to do that, and I think you'll see that your previous path may have been road blocked by a few too many trips to Starbucks for a Caramel Frappuccino. Not that anyone writing a fitness article such as this would know anything about that...

Believing In Your Ability

Okay, so you've got yourself a good mental picture. You have your road map in front of you, your path is straight and true, and you are ready to get started. What comes next? Belief.

Do you believe it is possible to wave a magic wand and have all of your excess bodyfat gone, and all of your fitness goals realized in the blink of an eye? Of course not. If you do, and you know the secret, please contact us - I'm sure we could make some money on that secret! For everyone else, I'll ask a different question. Do you believe that you could sit on your couch, suck down some ice cream, and put on some more bodyfat? The answer is, unfortunately, yes.

What is the difference between those two questions? Very simple - one is possible, and one is not. What does that have to do with your fitness goals? Well, it may come as a surprise, but you have been dealing in the IMPOSSIBLE for quite sometime now. You have been striving for a goal, yet not really believing that it was within your power to reach it.

Oh sure, you may have joined a gym, or bought a new Litmus 3000 Super-Decker top of the line treadmill/clothes hanger, but did you really believe that you were going to do it this time? If you are reading this and you are in perfect physical condition, then congratulations - you did it! For the rest of you, are you seeing the point? You didn't truly believe it, because otherwise it would have happened.

Each of us shelters hidden either very deeply or sometimes NOT so deeply a seed of doubt that we will really succeed. When that seed is there - whether it is planted deeply or not - your subconscious waters it and feeds it. The next thing you know, it is has grown into an entire field of self-limiting beliefs, and you have neither the time nor the desire to get out there in the field and destroy that evil crop!

What are you to do, then? BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Why? The answer to that is simple - because you are the only one who truly can. Others may support you, and they may even show you the path, but it is YOU who has to walk it.

Taking Action

We have covered the need for you to clearly see your goal, and for you to use the power of belief to start walking down the path, but what's next?

The next step is the same for you as it is for an aspiring business owner, or a college freshman, or an artist staring at a blank canvas - you have to TAKE ACTION. You can read the top 2 sections of this article all day long, but doing so won't burn off any bodyfat, or pack any muscle tissue onto your body. Only appropriately carried out action can do that.

Think of all the self-help books that you have read, or programs that you have watched on TV, or listened to on the radio. Did any of them do you any good whatsoever if you didn't take action on what you had learned? What about what you have read so far in this article? Has it been helpful? Most likely. Will it do you any good if you don't Take Action? Nope. Negative. No way. Nada. You get the picture.

You can read, listen, and watch your way right into a bodyfat level that would make a sumo wrestler jealous, or consider your options until your muscles have diminished so much that you can't even lift a toast to your dearly departed dreams, but none of that will mean squat if you don't GET UP and make it happen!

Why are you still sitting here? Get out there and Take Action!

Aaron Potts is the owner and creator of Fitness Destinations, a content-filled health and fitness website for consumers as well as professionals in the fitness industry. Aaron's experience in the health and fitness industry includes one on one personal training in many different environments, maintenance of several health-related websites, and authoring of many fitness articles and fitness-related products for consumers and fitness professionals. Sign up for his weekly Fitness Journal at http://www.fitnessdestinations.com/journal.html

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A new store joins the Downtown Disney District’s unique collection of shopping and dining experiences with today’s opening of D Street, where Disney product meets urban pop culture.

D Street, located in the mid-section of the District, carries a variety of products for both men and women. Items include cutting-edge apparel, pop culture novelties, Vinylmation figures and collectibles, artwork, handbags, accessories and jewelry. The store’s raw, unfinished industrial look also features Disney art created by local artists.

Product lines feature vintage looks from Disney Couture and urban styles inspired by the surf and skate lifestyle. Vintage apparel includes artwork from classic Disney attractions and characters and films such as “Star Wars” and “TRON.” D Street also showcases jewelry designers Tarina Tarantino and Classic Hardware, and fashion labels Mighty Fine and Harajuku Lovers.

“We are excited to add D Street to the eclectic blend of experiences available for our guests at Downtown Disney – where there truly is something for everyone,” said Tony Bruno, vice president, Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. “The creative vibe of D Street, combined with the special edition Disney items available, make for a dynamic combination you can’t find anywhere else.”

One featured artist is Southern California’s own, Noah, who is known for his avant-garde artistic approach. Noah draws inspiration from his love of Disney and his passion for classic films and cars. Motor Mouse Since 1928, a brand by Noah, is a collection that includes artwork and apparel featuring Mickey Mouse in a variety of scenarios, including Mickey riding a motorcycle.

“Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing Disney guests light up when they see their favorite Disney character in a light that fits their personality and lifestyle,” said Noah. “It makes the characters and Disney magic that much closer and personal.”

The following events will take place as part of the grand opening:

• Dec. 16 Goorin Bros. Hats Trunk Show from 4-7 p.m.
  
• Dec. 17 Junk Food Trunk Show from 4-7 p.m.
  
• Dec. 18 Ed Hardy Trunk Show from 4-7 p.m.
  
• Dec. 19 Create Your Own Vinyl Experience with Noah from 10 a.m.-noon
  Art Demonstration & Signing with Noah from 2-5 p.m.

The Downtown Disney District features nearly 40 shopping and dining locations. Recent additions include Little Miss Matched, RideMakerz, Kitson Kids and Studio Disney 365. For more information visit downtowndisney.com.

Christmas is about family. Here is a collection of five crafts that you can make as a family to teach the true meaning and symbols of Christmas. Children will learn to identify Christmas using their five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Pick and choose the activities you think your family will best enjoy, and spread them throughout the season. Start new traditions. Most importantly, use the activities to talk as a family.


Sight Activities:

~ Make holly wreaths out of green felt or construction paper:

Materials: paper plate, scissors, three shades of green felt or construction paper, old newspaper, glue gun and glue (or craft glue), red beads (optional), 1 inch thick red ribbon tied into a bow (optional.)

Fold a paper plate in half and cut out the center. Discard the center piece. Make a pattern of spiny holly leaves using old newspaper, and use a fabric pen to trace the shape on three different shades of green felt. (You can also use green construction paper.) Use a glue gun or craft glue to attach the holly leaves to the paper plate ring, alternating colors. You can glue red beads in triangular bunches of three to the leaves if you want to add berries. Attach the optional bow at the top or bottom of the wreath.

The holly wreath, hanging on a door or over an archway, makes a fine visual symbol Christmas. The circle is a symbol of brotherly love. Demonstrate to your children how the circle never ends, just like our love for each other shouldn't end. In olden days when all other plants died under the snow, the holly stayed green, giving hope that life would come again. The red holly berries represent Jesus' blood, which gave man hope of life after death. The bow is symbol of unity, which families feel at Christmastime. Red is the color of sacrifice. Talk about these meanings with your children as you make the wreath. Every time they see it hanging will be a reminder to them of the true meaning of Christmas!


Sound Activities

~ Jingle Bells:

Ask your children to close their eyes. Move away from them. Have them try to walk to you with their eyes closed. Then repeat the activity, but this time ring a jingle bell. Bells ring out to lost sheep and guide them back to safety. Jesus is sometimes called the Good Shepherd, guiding every child to safety. You may want to tie the jingle bell to a branch of your Christmas tree, or attach one to your child's shoelace to remind them of the Christmas season.


Smell Activities

~Scented Orange Ornaments:

Materials Needed: several small to medium oranges or tangerines, 1 bottle whole cloves, wire and cutters, 1 inch (or thicker) ribbon, tied into a bow.

Gently make a vertical surface cut at each quarter of the orange. Carefully poke the wire through bottom of the orange and push through the top. Secure by twisting the wire into a circle, thus holding the orange in place. Dry the wire with a paper towel if it got juicy. Push in cloves, thorny end first, along the cut grooves of the orange. Slide the bow down the wire until it tops the orange, and fold back the wire to secure on a tree branch.

This ornament will fill your home with fresh citrusy, gingerbread smells and can also be wrapped to be given as a gift. Gingerbread has been associated with the holidays since medieval times, when the crusaders brought citrus fruits and spices back from the Middle East. At first it was too expensive for anyone but the lords and ladies of the castles to eat. Today it can serve as a reminder that baby Jesus was the prophesied king.


Taste Activities:

~ Decorate Christmas Cookies:

Using your favorite sugar cookie recipe and a variety of cookie cutters, spend an afternoon baking up a batch. Frosting, cake decorating supplies and candy can be used for embellishment. Make a plate to take to a neighbor, or hang the cookies on the tree. Of course, you must eat a few! Cookies and apples were used as the first Christmas tree ornaments in Germany, where they came to symbolize the fruits of redemption.


Touch Activities:

~ Candle Lights:

Candles have long represented Jesus Christ on Christmas, and have been used on Advent wreaths, lightstocks (Christmas Pyramids), Christmas trees, or single candles at the window. Light a candle and have your children hold their hands up close enough to feel the warmth. Although winter is traditionally a cold season, Christmas activities with your family bring warmth into the heart.

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If you've ever been to the Disneyland Resort at Christmas, you know they have THE most fabulous decorations you've ever seen. Here Manager of Resort Enhancement Dave Caranci, who is part of the team that decorates the entire Disneyland Resort for the holidays, gives us a few pointers on how to decorate a great Princess or Pirate themed tree:

At this time of year our thoughts often turn to ways we can serve others. We donate to food closets and other charitable causes, hoping to bring joy to someone who would otherwise do without this holiday season. When thinking of ways to serve this holiday season, why not get your children in on the fun, and teach them a valuable lesson on helping others.

Here are some ways that you can get your children involved in service this holiday season:

1. Hit the kitchen. Many people who are lonely enjoy a visit and goodies. Do you know any widows in your neighborhood that would enjoy a plate of goodies delivered by little smiling faces? Bake your family favorite holiday treats (letting your children help stir, pour, decorate etc), wrap them up on a pretty paper plate and go off together to deliver your goodies.
   


2. Does your neighborhood regularly give neighbor gifts? A few years ago some families in our neighborhood decided that in lieu of the traditional neighbor gifts, they were going to take that money and purchase basic hygiene items to be donated to the local food pantry (items that the food pantry specifically indicated were in high demand and were no often donated like toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc). Their children delivered a sweet note telling us about their plan and inviting the rest of the neighborhood to join them. They collected the items and delivered them for the neighborhood. This could be a great project, easy for children to assist. Call your local food bank and ask what items they need most this holiday season, type up a friendly letter and let your children help distribute them to your neighbors. After you collect everything, you can bring your children a long when you drop them off.
   


3. Encourage them to serve in the family. It is a sad fact that we usually treat our friends and strangers better than our family. Teach your children that it is important to serve one another in a family. Encourage them to do simple things for each other such as: make a siblings bed for them, do one of their chores, help them with their homework, babysit for parents so they can do holiday shopping (if they are old enough), read a story to a younger sibling. There are many ways to serve in the family if we just look,

Teaching our children the importance of serving when they are young helps start a habit that will last throughout their lives. If you have found a unique way to teach your children about service, please share in the comments below.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and safe Holiday Season.

- Christine

Posted by Christine of Random Thoughts With Chris

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It’s that time of year again - holiday celebrations have begun and will continue through the New Year. It’s a great time to visit family and reconnect with friends, but heavy holiday treats and cup after cup of eggnog will eventually catch up with you. Change things up this year by serving Godiva Liqueur on the rocks as your featured holiday drink – all you need is ice to make an elegant and mouthwatering presentation.

Try making your holiday bar even more chic by experimenting with different types of ice and garnishes. Godiva Liqueur poured over shaved ice makes for a frosty treat, and a glass dipped in crushed candy cane creates a festive rim. Whether you’re the hostess or the hopper (of parties, that is), Godiva Liqueur is sure to please this holiday season.

Godiva Liqueur, now in a creamier formula, is available in Chocolate, White Chocolate, Mocha and Caramel.

Duane Reade Stores to Carry First-of-its-Kind Water
That Helps People Relax, Fall Asleep

Duane Reade Introduces Beverage with Free Trial Offer

Sarpes Beverages announced the New York City launch of Dream Water and the Dream Water shot through a retail partnership with the iconic drug store chain Duane Reade. Dream Water products are now available at Duane Reade locations throughout New York City and the five boroughs, including Herald Square and Water Street.

Dream Water’s sleep and relaxation beverages taste great, have zero calories, no preservatives and feature a proprietary formula of time-tested, all-natural active ingredients to help consumers relax and fall asleep, including GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) to help one relax, Melatonin to help induce sleep, and 5-htp (Tryptophan) to help improve the quality of sleep. It is recommended one drink Dream Water about 20 to 40 minutes prior to desired sleep time or a long airplane flight.

“Duane Reade prides itself on supporting the launch of innovative products that clearly fulfill the needs of our customers,” said Joe Magnacca, SVP and chief merchandising officer of Duane Reade. “Dream Water is just such a product and we welcome them to our stores, just in time for the busy and hectic holiday season when New Yorkers arguably need a good night’s sleep more than any other time of year.”

Duane Reade now carries the Dream Water shot size (2.5 oz.), a zero-calorie drink featuring the crisp, light flavors of “Lullaby Lemon w/ hints of tea” and “Snoozeberry,” a combination of blueberry and pomegranate. They retail for $2.99 per shot. In January the stores will also carry the 8 oz. Dream Water bottle, featuring the flavors “Lullaby Lemon w/ hints of tea” and “I dream of Kiwi…and Plum.” The 8 oz. size is also currently available at http://www.drinkdreamwater.com/. and retails for $2.49 per bottle.

To celebrate the launch, Duane Reade will offer one free Dream Water shot (2.5 oz.) with the purchase of any of Duane Reade’s private-label DeLishÔ food products. The promotion, titled “This Holiday season, Have a Good Night’s Sleep on Us,” runs from Dec. 5 through Dec. 11.

According to a 2006 report by the Institute of Medicine, more than 70 million Americans suffer from sleep issues including, but not limited to, insomnia, sleep apnea and more simple matters like recovering from jet lag. As these numbers continue to rise in correlation with the depressed economy, longer working hours and added stress, Americans are looking for new methods to help them sleep soundly helping make this the perfect time to introduce Dream Water.

After two years of developing a great-tasting, proprietary formula with time-tested, all-natural active ingredients, Dream Water is poised to help these 70 million Americans get a good night's rest, beginning with the notoriously stressed out New Yorker!

“In a time where stress is a contributing factor to increased sleep-related issues, most Americans don’t or can’t get a full night’s rest. Dream Water launches at an important moment to vastly help improve the quality and productivity of our daily lives by facilitating a more meaningful night’s sleep,” said Adam Platzner, chief marketing officer for Sarpes Beverages. “Duane Reade is a natural retail partner for this product line, as New Yorkers have long relied on the iconic chain for everyday life’s products and services for half a century. As a New Yorker myself, it personally means a lot to me to be launching Dream Water in this City and with the support of Duane Reade.”

Dream Water products are also available nationwide online at http://www.drinkdreamwater.com/.