Is your body ready for the beach? Mine certainly isn't. Prepared to sport shorts and tank tops? Not quite. Primed for the gym? Depends on the day. I figure at this point there's only one thing to do: Find solid fitness equipment online. So far, so great.

I've discovered that you can visit BodyTrends.com to invest in fitness gear ranging from treadmills to yoga kits. I discovered a great selection of books, workout DVDs, nutrition products and even, gasp, fat calipers. How's that for motivation? Shop BodyTrends.com and earn 4% back from ConsumerClub.com.

And wow, you haven't exercised until you"ve tried something called "Yoga Booty Ballet." (And I'm just speculating on that.) Want to find out for yourself? Go to BeachBody.com for this and many other intriguing fitness programs, all ready to order. And while you're seeking a slimmer physique, why not beef up your savings? BeachBody.com purchases earn you a full 12% back from consumerclub.com.

Find diet and fitness-related supplements, pilates and yoga tools, DVDs and more at MotherNature.com and earn 7% back from ConsumerClub.com. Then shop an almost overwhelming smorgasbord of fitness equipment for sports ranging from baseball to street hockey at ParagonSports.com and get 3% back from ConsumerClub.com.

And what about your shoes? You can't accomplish much without proper support down below. Go to ReebokStore.com for customizable fitness footwear in all kinds of fashionable styles. You can also shop sunglasses, workout wear, backpacks and other accessories while earning 3% of your purchase price back from ConsumerClub.com.

Last but not least, visit one of my favorite sites for healthy living, Gaiam.com. Forget your selfish fitness needs for a minute and get a kid-friendly yoga mat and bag for your young yogi or yogini. Buy an adjustable ballet barre, the "NYC Ballet Workout" DVD or your very own "Pilates Performer" machine. And don't forget: shopping at Gaiam.com also earns you a healthy 5% back from ConsumerClub.com.

Posted by Paige Price at 01:02 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

It sure feels that way to me! Half the women I know are pregnant, and many with their first child. That means I have some serious online shopping to do in the next couple of weeks. And since I have plenty of experience both being a mom and shopping for showers, I thought I'd share some good advice on the latter subject:

Check the Registry
No matter where a mom is in the process of accumulating baby essentials, she's probably registered at BabiesRUs.com or Target.com (where you can earn 3% back from ConsumerClub.com). If you can't find a baby registry for her on either site, ask her if she's registered elsewhere. No? Tell her to get out there and register already!

Think Survival
The best gift I received at my favorite baby shower was a creative "mommy survival kit" from a friend who had been there and done that. From ibuprofen to nursing pads to gift certificates for my favorite take-out food, she had it covered. And somehow I survived. Another wonderful treat for new parents is asking their friends and family to sign up to bring them dinner on different nights for a week or two after baby is born.

Put Mom First
There's so much focus being placed on your friend's new baby that she can easily lose sight of her own needs. So give her a gift certificate for a maternity massage or a pedicure. Take her to the movies or out to lunch. Or buy her a plush bathrobe from BathRobesOnline.com and earn 5% back from ConsumerClub.com.

Buy the Essentials
Every baby needs diapers, wipes and burp cloths, in addition to blankets, onesies, socks, washcloths, baby shampoo and so on. And I've never met a mom who didn't love just about everything for sale on BabyStyle.com, where, coincidentally, you can earn a full 6% back from ConsumerClub.com. GapKids.com is also a great place to find fashionable basics at great prices (and earn 3% back from ConsumerClub.com).

Keep Them Entertained
Reading forms bonds and boosts development from the very beginning. Books with bright, beautiful pictures, pop-up art, fun rhymes or simple stories are perfect for even the youngest babies. Don't forget, parents also need time to read on their own, whether it's the latest fashion magazines or a new novel. One more great gift idea: A beautiful journal for recording baby's firsts. Or a CD of calming songs like those on my favorite kids' collection, "World Music for Little Ears." Shop BarnesandNoble.com for books, CDs and more and earn 3% back from ConsumerClub.com.

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What a difference a sheet makes. Especially when your poor old bedding has seen better seasons. Do you fancy the sheen of sateen? The softness of Egyptian cotton? The crisp texture of linen? The warmth and comfort of flannel? You won't believe the comforters, blankets, quilts and of course, sheet sets on sale on the web right now.

For starters, no one needs sleep quite like the little ones in our lives. Go to BombayKids.com for kid-friendly yet stylish canopies, shams, sheets, duvets and beds in a bag. You'll also earn 3% back from ConsumerClub.com.

And for your more grown-up, design-conscious bedding needs: Visit GarnetHill.com for classic, colorful sheet collections, as well as blankets, bed skirts, pillows, quilts and more in patterns that'll whisk you off to dreamland in no time. Then stop by old standby Sears.com for the surprisingly sophisticated new Everyday Luxe hotel collection. Talk about an escape after a hard day's wakefulness.

What if you need the ultimate in warmth all year long? My fellow cold-natured folks need only visit TheCompanyStore.com, the best place to buy incredibly soft down comforters, ridiculously fluffy pillows, silky sheets and the like. Save big this week during the Home Decor and More sale.

Now for the maximum bedding savings of the day: Visit DesignerLinensOutlet.com for more than 80% off fine bedding brands in all sorts of styles. You'll also get 5% back from ConsumerClub.com. Also, today through March 18th, shop the Kohls.com Home Sale for up to 60% off the entire stock of sheets, comforter sets and coordinating accessories. You'll also get 2% back from ConsumerClub.com.

Finally, save up to 50% during the spring bed & bath sale at Macys.com and earn 3% back from ConsumerClub.com.

It's about time you got comfortable linens at prices that won't keep you up at night. After all, the expert say we sleep for up to 24 years of the average life span. Just don't sit at the computer too late shopping tonight.

Posted by Paige Price at 09:40 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

If you didn't see the star-studded show Sunday night — you've no doubt read about its surprising array of winners all over the web. I for one have a list of movies to see almost as long as the red carpet. And that's just from 2005. Never mind when I go back to Oscar® award-winners of decades past. Then again, what better time to watch "Gone with the Wind" or "Lord of the Rings?" Or buy the DVDs at a discount?

Thanks to BarnesandNoble.com you can — at 40% off the regular price. Shop the exclusive Academy® Award sale exclusively online and browse 250 titles on sale at BarnesandNoble.com. Click through ConsumerClub.com to get 3% back on all your purchases. Whatever you do, start shopping now. This sale ends March 13, 2006.

Posted by Paige Price at 11:10 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)