J'tote to the rescue.

I recently acquired a BRIGHT SHINY NEW MacBook, as some of you know.

(Yeah. That's why I've been MIA for a week. Still figuring it out.)

(Which, by the way, makes me feel like I'm in second grade. HALP.)

Anyway, everyone knows that when you get a new laptop, you need a new LAPTOP BAG. And I know that I don't need to look any further than J'tote.

My new J'tote bag is the 17" Sofia. It's amazing. Sort of like a designer purse mixed with a briefcase, and it has plenty of room for everything I need to carry. I chose black, because as you might remember, my Colette clutch is purple.

I really cannot say enough great things about this bag. My hugest complaint about most laptop bags is that they can't double as a purse. Sure, they might be sleek and cute, but forget putting anything more than a power cord inside along with your laptop. And if you want more room? Well, then your only options sort of look like a piece of luggage. With this bag? NO PROBLEM.

With the Sofia's "pop and drop" side compartments, I can fit everything I need: Kindle, iPhone, wallet, keys, iPod, makeup... plenty of room. The Brazilian leather is soft and supple, and the straps fit perfectly on my shoulder, not to mention the bag comes with a detachable shoulder strap incase you want to wear it across your body.

One of my very favorite things about J'tote is their philanthropic nature. A portion of proceeds from each and every one of their sales goes to Candlelight Ranch, which is a charity that provides special needs children with an outdoor adventure facility.

For a limited time, J'tote is offering 20% off on all of their 17" laptop bags. This includes the Sofia in both colors, and the Grainne messenger! Even if your laptop is smaller, like mine, the 17" bag is great because it's nice and roomy. To take advantage of the discount, just enter SIMPLIFY at checkout.

Happy shopping!

Sweety High.

Ok, so, I'm old, right?

(NO TIA, YOU ARE THE PICTURE OF YOUTHFUL EXUBERANCE.)

The internet isn't the same as it was when I was in high school. Hell, there barely WAS an internet when I was in high school.

The point is, times are a'changin'. And technology is changing as well, and therefore, I think it's VERY important to be safe about online conduct, especially women and girls.

The folks at Sweety High think the same thing, and they are trying their hardest to promote online safety for young girls (9-13) by guiding them in their internet endeavors.

As part of their promotion to get girls the correct information about online conduct, they're hosting a contest for 5 $50 gift certificates to Forever 21!



Celebrities paint the covers of all the hottest fashion magazines and inspire the masses with their trend-setting styles. Sweety High wants to know which celebrity you look to for fashion inspiration!

Every girl who visits Sweety High and tells us who their celebrity fashion inspiration is and why will be entered to win. The five most creative, thoughtful answers will win a $50 gift certificate to Forever 21 where they can get their favorite celebrities look for less!

Entries must be posted by 11:59PM PST on June 21st, 2010. Click here to enter.

Good luck!

DiGiorno Review & $200 Visa gift card giveaway!

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and DiGiorno.

If you’re anything like me, you are constantly at war with yourself over what you WANT to eat vs. what you feel like you SHOULD eat.

(Hear that, French fries? I’m talking to you.)

Because I am a very busy and important girl, I often look for convenience over quality. Hubs and I are definitely guilty of the occasional drive-thru discrepancies and not-so-healthy quick fix meals. While there are many, many, MANY problems that come along with eating bad food in large quantities, my main issue is always the way you feel afterwards: full of superfluous carbs and self-loathing.

So when DiGiorno asked me if I’d like to review their new 200 Calorie Pizza Portions, I jumped at the chance. Good pizza without the guilt? Sign me up.

I was already a fan of DiGiorno’s regular pizzas, and I hoped that these would be just as good. Sometimes when portion control or diet-type regulations come into play, the taste immediately goes downhill. Not this time.

Hubs and I decided to have a pizza banquet so we could sample all three types, so we popped them into the oven and in just minutes a DELICIOUS pizza-y smell was wafting through the house. Each box comes with two 200 calorie portions, so you can choose your calorie intake wisely while planning your meal.

The first flavor we tried was the pepperoni. The crust was nice and crispy and there was a perfect amount of pepperoni and cheese sprinkled on top.


The second flavor was the chicken with peppers and onions. This one had a great combination of spices, with crunchy peppers and tasty chicken. It also had a nice thin crust and a good cheese to sauce ratio.



The third flavor was the cheese and tomato. This one was my FAVORITE. It was sort of reminiscent of a margarita pizza, with lots of tomato and spices. VERY tasty.


Overall, I was really impressed with the 200 Calorie Pizza Portions from DiGiorno. They were good sized and tasted like REAL pizza, not some ridiculous diet food. I would definitely buy them again, first for the taste, but also for the convenience of delicious pizza in reasonable portions. A little change in your lifestyle can make a big difference, so why not start here?

I have a $200 Visa Gift Card to give to one lucky reader, courtesy of DiGiorno!

To enter, leave me a comment telling me what kind of pizza is YOUR favorite. The contest will begin on 1/25/2010 and will end 2/22/2010. Make sure you leave a valid email address!

RULES
* No duplicate comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by linking on twitter and leaving a link in the comments.
* You may receive an additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.
* This giveaway is open to US Residents aged 18 and older.
* Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.
* You have 48 hours to get back to me; otherwise a new winner will be selected.
* Please see the official rules here: Official Rules.

Also, make sure you check out the BlogHer special offers page where you have 9 chances to win!

You can also become a fan of DiGiorno on Facebook or follow them on Twitter so you never miss out on new products.

Good luck!