S.W.A.G.
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www.elevate-life.com
The coolest one of a kind bags ever. Which doesn’t surprise me, since Brigid is the coolest girl ever. You need one right now!
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http://www.brigidsbags.com/
I crave the gianduja bars and toffee beyond all reason. The perfect way to celebrate, commiserate, or impress a date. Be forewarned, addiction ahead!
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http://www.vosgeschocolate.com
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www.vosgeschocolate.com
No more lost socks! Just clip 'em together, wash, dry and put away. They have revolutionized laundry totally.
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Simply the coolest contraption EVER!!! Transport your next cupcake in style and never worry about frosting smudging. Genius.
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Home of the bionic wrnech. Yep. Bionic. How cool is that?
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Delicious juices, dried fruit and other delectables. Fresh and family owned. Not by my family, but someone's family.
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Make your own t-shirts like you used to do at overnight camp! They have plenty of retro decals to really nostalgia it up. Plus they come in a deli wrap with chips!
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My new addiction. Candy coated, dark-chocolate covered sunflower seeds. By the handful. And you can get them in custom color combos!
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A whole magazine about wine AND wine tastings done with Jelly Bellys. Not kidding. Check 'em out.
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The cutest ugliest dolls ever. My goddaughter Charley is a huge fan, which is one of the many things I adore about her.
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Really cool stuff for your back, try their handheld massager. Sigh.
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Awesome mints with a sassy name. Mojito mints are my personal favorite.
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When was the last time you found a cookie that was both totally addictive and NOT BAD FOR YOU?!?!?!?!?
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Caffeine. In. Everything. Honestly.
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Best lingerie store in the greater Chicagoland area, bar none. Go see my cousin Sara and she'll get you set!
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Girl power and chocolate in one. I mean, really!
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Quite simply the best hot dogs ever. Get the five to the pound natural casing for your next BBQ and watch out. Also, the salami haunts my dreams. Particularly if I've eaten it right before bed. But in a good way.
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http://www.viennabeef.com/
Did you say make your own throw pillows? That's crazy cool.
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http://www.pillowagogo.com/
Beer. Yum. Even if it doesn't go with chocolate.
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http://www.michelob.com/
Chocolate. Yum.
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http://www.longgrove.com/
I have a small substance abuse problem with this stuff. Everything they make is amazing. Anoint yourself.
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http://www.loccitane.com/
Should be called a spa-aaaaaah
Must. Pedicure. Now.
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http://www.premierspacollection.com/spas/spas.php?spa=kiva&t=
My home away from home, my bread and butter, and the single finest theater in the country. Buy tickets. Buy subscriptions. Buy a t-shirt. Come to a free reading. Make a large donation. Seriously. I don't see a checkbook... this is non-for-profit, we need the dough.
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http://www.goodman-theatre.org/
C is for Cookie, that's good enough for me! Cookie Monster might be singing about healthier eating these days, but he might not have tasted these beauties. Gorgeous and delish, what can be bad about that?
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http://www.cookiesbydesign.com/
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http://www.celesteturner.com/
I'm a sucker for Campari and Soda in the summer, but it also adds a little something unexpected to your martini repetoire. And a splash in your morning OJ at your next Sunday brunch will make you the coolest hostess ever. Plus, it's pretty.
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http://www.campari.com/
LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. Rub a little on your temples for a soothing night's sleep. They have a lot of other great products as well, check them out!
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http://www.badgerbalm.com/sleep.html
A great deal on a bed, and the nicest sales team anywhere. Anthony and Ed are so fabulous they even made it into ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT!
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http://www.americanmattress.com/
A great place to have a meal, watch the game, or host your next party. Just call Scott and the gang and they'll take good care of you.
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Proud supporter of 3 launch parties!
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http://www.budweiser.com/
All the characters in my books have their favorite SKYY drink, bop on over to the recipe section for some tips on the best way to tipple!
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http://www.skyy.com/
