Bebe Coupons With Just Five Hours To Score Fashion Trends

Since 1976, Bebe has been offering the hottest fashion trends for women. They feature an array of sizes including petites. Their denim, dresses, shirts and accessories stand out from the crowd.  I discovered Bebe in the 1980s when one of my cousins was a model. She would only wear Bebe apparel on her own time and I soon discovered why.  They have fabulous designs like nobody else. Also, did you know Bebe means "lady" in Persian?  I just found this out!

Anyway, you only have five short hours to score the ultimate deal on the most coveted items for the fall season including denim, shoes and accessories.  Just click the link above to get to their website and score your fantastic fashion finds. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST on June 24, 2012, use the code BLINKJLY to get 20% off all regular-priced items.  This offer is only valid for a few hours so don't waste any time!  If you wait, you'll miss the chance to save big on your fave fall items. 
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Virginia Beach is the Perfect Place For Love

Virginia Beach - Love the Moment

Years ago, there was a popular commercial that stated, “Virginia Is For Lovers.” My husband and I were in our honeymoon phase of dating. We had discussed living together and decided a vacation to Virginia Beach would be a good way to kickoff our lives together.

We drove to Virginia Beach from New York and the scenery was amazing. I enjoyed traveling from Long Island, New York through NYC and down into the southern states. We stopped in Maryland for the heartiest brunch I ever had then continued on toward Virginia Beach. There were farms and estates with beautiful homes and vast acreage on our way to the shore.

It was an idyllic paradise when we arrived. The street was lined with resorts and shops. We had decided on the familiar comfort of a Holiday Inn. Upon arrival, we were informed there was a cancellation on a room with a Jacuzzi tub and balcony overlooking the ocean. It didn't take much to convince us to take it.

A cozy little bar and restaurant on the main level served us beer, wine and burgers to refuel after our long journey. We took a sunset walk on the boardwalk and saw a juggler entertaining the crowd. After dipping our feet in the water, we stopped at Dairy Queen for ice cream cones. When we returned, we settled into the Jacuzzi to totally unwind.

In the morning, we woke up to see dolphins diving in the ocean. It was an amazing sight from our balcony. I could not believe these amazing creatures were close enough to watch as the soared up over the water. I was eager to swim the next day and it was as amazing as I imagined it would be.

We planned to enjoy shopping, dining and antique browsing over the next couple of days. Our first stop was a local shop that sold sterling silver jewelry, turquoise and souvenirs. I could not resist the sterling silver dolphin ring and another sterling ring with red and blue turquoise. The turquoise ring is on my pinky as I write this blog, a meaningful memory of one of my favorite vacations.

At the local store, the shopkeepers were husband and wife. They smiled at us and said they saw marriage in our future. While we were not yet engaged, they were certainly right with their prediction. Virginia definitely is for lovers! The azure seas, silky sands and sensational places to go are ideal for couples and families. They also have the most mouthwatering crab cakes on the map!

I never wanted to leave but I had to return to work after our long and romantic weekend. As we drove away from Virginia Beach, we found a fantastic antique shop. My husband bought a lovely glass vase. It now holds all the flowers he buys for me and our daughter. In fact, right now it is holding three carnations from the bouquet we bought for her spring concert yesterday.

My best friend from high school now lives in Virginia. She reminded me how much I loved Virginia Beach and invited the whole family to come visit. I long to show my children Beach Street USA with its shows, shops, resorts and beauty. I know the kids would love to spend hours at the Virginia Aquarium.  I want them to taste a Dairy Queen cone and see the dolphins dive at a close distance.

We are planning a getaway right now with the help of my friend and the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau website. We can't resist sharing the love!  Why not Visit Virginia Beach yourself?!

I wrote ths blog while participating in the SocialMoms and Virginia Beach blogging program. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

More About Me

As a BzzAgent, I get to try some of the most exciting goods and services on the market. I have posted about them before and can't resist sharing this one.

What is About Me? For you seasoned online participants like me, it brings all the places you hangout on one simple page. It is like an online business card - and you even get free business cards from Moo with the promo!

To check out some really awesome About Me pages, visit:

QVC Host - Sharon Faetsch
Actor - Lisa Foiles
Actor / Producer - Lindsey Campbell
Owner, VDL Interiors - Adele Young
Corporate Marketing at Twitter - James Buckhouse

Ristorante Pizza by Dr. Oetker is a Beautiful Way to Stay Healthy

When Bzz Agent told me about my latest campaign, I was so excited to hear it involved one of my favorite foods - pizza! Since I am on a diet, I was also a bit anxious until I discovered it was Ristorante Pizza by Dr. Oetker.

Dr. Oetker specializes in healthy, low calories foods that are flavorful. The Ristorante Pizza is no exception. I was delighted about the thin crust with just the right amount of crispiness. The tomato sauce was authentic tasting with an Italian flair.  The cheeses were fresh and delicious.



I tried the spinach version and really enjoyed it. This is the perfect way to get some of your daily veggies into your diet.  The spinach Ristorante Pizza tasted just like one I get at a local pizzaria (which costs a lot more than the Dr. Oetker version and has more calories!)

My friend tried it and loved it. She also said there were enough calories left in her diet to have a glass of chardonnay with her pizza.

Since I am intimately familiar with New York pizza, Dr. Oetker had to go a long way to impress me with Ristorante Pizza - and he did!

Five Mom-Inspired Driving Tips

Mothers say it everyday. Watch where you're going, be careful and don't rush around. It's almost like a mantra as kids scurry here and there in a haphazard fashion. This sage advice also benefits moms on the road.

Watch the road, not the clock. Mama said there would be days like these. One kid has soccer practice at the same time another has to get to dance rehearsal. Dad is working late and mom is in a bind. Forget the clock and watch the road. Hurrying and clock-watching causes accidents. Dare to be five minutes late and get there safely. Nobody will really mind.

Signs, signs, everywhere signs. Avoid the urge to slide through stop signs, coast through yield signs and rush toward yellow lights. Safety is more important than time. The demands of rushing home from work and taxiing kids to activities get overwhelming. Take a deep breath, look for signs and you'll still get everything done in the long run. Accidents happen when people fail to observe signs and traffic signals.

Take a back seat. Each state has different laws about children riding in the front seat. Mothers know the familiar refrain, “I've got the front seat!” Unless the child is age appropriate, they need to take a back seat. This protects children in case of an accident as little ones can be crushed by air bags. It may also prevent mom from breaking the law and getting a ticket.

Sit on it and clamp it. States also have various laws about putting children in car seats. Know the law before you hit the road with children in tow. If you're driving kids that belong to someone else, make sure you have the right car seat. Babies one year and under are typically placed in a rear-facing car seat. Older children need front-facing car seats and booster seats. Check for recalls, read reviews and verify local laws. Know how to properly buckle the child into the care seat. Be aware of car seat laws when you travel, too.

Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Mothering is a 24-hour job and sometimes other tasks fall through the cracks. Make sure none of them are related to driving legally. Always know the expiration dates on your drivers license, automobile registration, car insurance and inspection. Check yourself before you wreck yourself and wind up without proper coverage.

Bottom line: Slow down, you move too fast. Stop, look and listen – just like you tell the kids. Know the laws, take your time and always put safety first. Your kids are precious cargo and so are you.

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Esurance blogging program for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.