Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ob-gyn and TV personality, wants women in their 30s, 40s and beyond to feel, look and be better than when they were younger and start thinking about Your Body Beautiful: Clockstopping Secrets to Staying Healthy, Strong and Sexy in Your 30s, 40s and Beyond.
Dr. Ashton sets out a 5-part plan for women to live happier and healthier lives—but it takes commitment. The book provides a candid, confidential glimpse into the lives of women in their 30s and 40s. It offers these women specific strategies based on the latest medical research to help them make wise choices about their bodies. Driven by colorful anecdotes from Dr. Ashton’s practice, the book reminds us all that by looking at midlife with a fresh, new mindset, we can look, feel and be healthier—and better than ever.
From the moment The Amazing Max rides out onto the stage on a mini sports car to the tune of Low Rider, you know that this is not going to be your garden variety magic show.
And that's a good thing.
It's hard to say who has a better time at The Amazing Max's show, the adults or the kids. Sure, the magic tricks are super cool (we especially loved one trick involving an audience member's ring disappearing...and then reappearing in a "How did he do that?" location). But what really makes for a fun experience is The Amazing Max himself. Intense, funny, and with that dash of sarcasm that New York City audiences go for, Max Darwin is fun and funny at the same time. He deftly (and dare we say, snarkily) handled a front-row five-year-old heckler in such a way that we almost fell off our seats with laughter.
The audience participation-heavy show is also ripe with one-liners. At the opening of the show, The Amazing Max said to the crowd, "I know what you're thinking. I wonder if this guy is gonna be any good. And frankly, more importantly, I'm wondering if you're going to be any good." The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things is so good, so totally entertaining, that you hope once the show is over that you were, indeed, good enough for him.
The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things is currently playing at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center in NYC. For info, please click here.
Perez Hilton has crossed into the world of children's books with his fab first book, The Boy With Pink Hair. It's the story of a boy born with a shock of uber fab pink hair, and how he grows to accept and love himself for who he truly is. Celebrating individuality and self-acceptance, the book was inspired by Hilton's desire to promote equality in readers of ALL ages.
Says Hilton: "While I can identify in many ways with The Boy With Pink Hair, he represents so much more. This story is about every kid who's ever had a dream, felt excluded, wanted to belong, and hoped that one day he could do what he loved and make a difference. With this book, that's exactly what I feel I have the opportunity to do."
We love the fact that Hilton chose a children's book as his first foray into books. The message is sweet, and will encourage all kids to respect each other--and themselves. Now that's the point of children's literature ($17.99, amazon.com).
After 25 years, Ferris Bueller has resurfaced! Actor Matthew Broderick is set to reprise his most famous movie role as the title character.
A ten-second clip was posted on YouTube, showing the actor recreating one of the most popular lines from the film with a twist.
Fans of the film will most definitely recognize Yello’s “Oh Yeah” playing in the background as Bueller/Broderick declares: “How can I handle work on a day like today?"
The date 2/5/12 flashes on the screen, which could mean that this teaser is going to be a Super Bowl commercial.
Released in 1986, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was directed by John Hughes and went on to become an 80’s classic. It starred Broderick as the film's protagonist as well as Mia Sara, now 44, who played Bueller’s girlfriend Sloane and Alan Ruck, now 55, as the hapless Cameron.
Click below to see the commercial! Ferris fans will love it!
School lunches are getting a huge (and healthier) makeover. The first casualty: whole milk. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a federally funded, five-year plan to improve cafeteria food and reduce childhood obesity. Affecting more than 32 million American kids, the new menu will offer more fruits, veggies and whole grains on the lunch line. Schools are also responsible for the proper portion sizes. Children will be able to choose from low-fat or fat-free milk, among other more nutritious food alternatives. And candy-laden vending machines will also be substituted with healthier fare.
It’s estimated that over the next three years, schools across the country—from pre-K through the 12th grade- will have joined the school lunch food revolution.
One of the breaks (no pun intended) of having a child participate in sports is a fracture, or worse, a broken bone. But an ugly cast does not a fashion accessory make. That's why we love CastCoverz, a fun, fashionable cover for your cast. Available in prints such as cupcake to paisley to a skull and crossbones, simply slip it over your cast for an instant cool factor. After all, having your classmates sign your cast is sooo last year (starting at $16.99, castcoverz.com).
Singer Bylli Crayone has teamed up with 80's Pop Princess Tiffany for a fab new song called "It's Okay Boy." Says Bylli:
"The song was catered to the gay youth of today who have to go day by day suffering through the bullying and heartache of being disowned by family who are not accepting of gays.
"So,TIFFANY and I have decided to record a song that would help spread the word that it's okay to be gay, hence the song 'It's Okay Boy'."
Click on the link to hear the tune in iTunes. Our pick: Track 4, (the FTB Pride Anthem version) is sure to get you grooving.
