Comedian Steve Harvey has written the #1 bestseller, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, and the premise is easy: men don’t think anything like women, and women should never rely on other women for guy advice.

Many accomplished women create miraculous lives for themselves – but they never seem to find a good man or be able to keep one. And it’s no wonder, because there’s a big fat, shared secret that men don’t want women to know: men are unbelievably simple opportunists who take advantage of the fact that over the years women have lowered their standards (Harvey's words, not ours!). The smartest of women may tell you that men think just like us, but never - ever - believe it. Nearly always, if you ask a man for “guy” advice, he’ll lie through his teeth rather than give you any real insight. But Harvey knows what he’s talking about, and he’s willing to snitch. Grab your highlighters, ladies, and prepare to take notes!

Here’s a sample of Steve’s advice: In order to exist as they do, men have created numerous terms that they feed women – such as nagging. Steve says, “There's really no such thing as nagging. As soon as a woman starts registering her complaint, we call it nagging. We let you know it will drive us away.” (We promise you’ll be surprised by some of these terms and how we women have bought into them.)

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is sometimes funny, but it’s unswervingly truthful -- a must read if you really want to understand how men think about relationships.

Tax Free Shopping  
You're already working hard to get by, and it just makes sense to try to save money every chance you get. If you live in or near a state that offers tax free purchase days, you can save considerably and get a head start on back-to-school shopping and large purchases by planning your shopping around those dates. Each state has its own set of rules and eligible items -- so look up your state on this website and mark your calendar! 

And, if that’s not enough to jump start your savings, take a gander at . . .
 
Living Well in a Down Economy For Dummies by Tracy Barr  
You’ll learn how to ride out the recession through spending, saving and making every dollar count. There are expert tips for tightening your belt and saving cash in every area of your life – house, car, dining, entertaining, banking and managing debt. Here are the realistic solutions for making smarter choices and living well in this time of economic turmoil -- without extraordinary sacrifice! You’ll learn, for instance, ways of bumping up your take-home pay, using coupons, decorating and entertaining on a shoestring and negotiating with creditors. What’s more, you’ll find 125 tips for making changes in your life that allow you to continue to live well.

Hmmm . . .  not feeling so dumb after all, are you?

Pour your hot drink of choice into this amazing ceramic global warming mug, and watch the coastlines disappear. What a great motivational tool to live each day in the most earth-friendly way, and to start a conversation about global warming. Just like our earth, it’s not dishwasher safe (but it IS microwavable!). According to the EPA, 25 billion Styrofoam cups are thrown away every year. Recycling facilities are limited, so most of the disposables go the landfill for a few hundred years. Help green up your world -- take your global warming mug to work, and start some talk!

Whether you prefer the creepy and funny series, Supernatural (complete third season – list price $59.98, on sale for $19.99), the offensive, rabble-rousing series, Eastbound & Down (complete first season – list price $29.98, on sale for $18.49), Planet Earth (complete BBC series – list price, $79.98, on sale for $43.99) – or the vast array in between, this sale’s for you!

But hurry to make up your mind and fill your shopping basket, because this blowout ends August 4th! And we know it is only July, but if you put a little thought into it, you could even make a dent in your Christmas list...

Don’t you hate it when conversation dries up and your brain and tongue are in the dead zone? It is even worse when you’re the host of this dry, little gathering. Well, worry no more about un-fun parties! We have found the perfect fun-sparking machine with brightly-colored balls, audio, lights and cuteness galore that you can sit right there on your coffee table in such emergencies. Say what? No, we are not being smart, that's just the name of this hilarious game - Say What?

Say What? is an electronic game that speaks to you in out-of-order, pop culture phrases. You (or your guests) quickly rearrange the word balls to put the expression into proper order before time’s up. Not as easy as you might think, it’s definitely a challenge – a hilarious one when someone (your guests) just can’t quite get it. With electronic scoring, three ways to play and age appropriate levels of difficulty – Say What? truly is a game for everyone.

Practicing a few rounds when you’re home alone may or may not be considered cheating – but we find it even more fun to laugh at others than ourselves. Says a lot about us, huh?

Americans drink more than 2.5 million bottles of water each hour...unfortunately most of these bottles end up in landfills, waterways or scattered along the roadside. Environmentally friendly Eco-Drink Bottles put an end to the waste by working for you and the environment. Plus, they’ll keep your drinks colder for twice as long as standard plastic bottles. Constructed of LDPE, these bottles are made of durable, lightweight and FDA food-grade approved material making them green and fully recyclable.

Their double wall construction provides optimum insulation in the form of a thermal barrier that keeps heat out and cold in. It works much like an insulated vacuum bottle, but with the lightweight, flexible features of a plastic bottle. Simply fill with ice water and hit the trail. For even longer cooling power, fill the bottle and store it in the freezer before use. Either way, liquids stay cold twice as long as in conventional water bottles.

Each bottle features a removable valve, carrying loop and easy-grip shape. They’re available in five fashionable TuckerBag designs. And as a special offer right now, if you purchase an Eco-Drink Bottle, you get the matching TuckerBag reusable bag at 50% off the regular price!

Wow, that’s green – both ways!

Woodstock, New York; August 15-18, 1969: A very short three days 40 years ago of peace and music, youth and energy, excitement, spontaneity – and history! Three days that revolutionized live music forever, and not only for the Woodstock generation or the 500,000 fans attending. Amazingly, the same music resonates strongly with each new generation that comes along. We thought we would take you back in time with a couple of items that are hitting stores today in remembrance of Woodstock.

The Woodstock Experience Limited Edition Box Set
Each artist included in this collection gave their greatest performance ever during that rain and mud-splattered weekend of ecstasy. This set captures the 1969 magic of Santana, Janis Joplin, Sly and The Family Stone, Johnny Winter and Jefferson Airplane. It includes ten CDs, six posters (including the Original Woodstock Poster), 25 previously unreleased tracks, and rare photos -- and it captures The Woodstock Experience!

The Woodstock Story Book
Forty years ago this summer, Barry Z Levine chronicled the most famous hippie event ever and was the official photographer for the Academy Award-winning documentary, Woodstock. Levine’s never-before-seen  photographs in The Woodstock Story Book are personal time capsules that give you amazing access to Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, the Who, Joe Cocker, Jefferson Airplane, Joan Baez, The Band, Sly and the Family Stone, John Sebastian, Ten Years After, The Incredible String Band, Tim Hardin, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young -- and the spellbound audience of more than 500,000. The Woodstock Story Book is an exciting scrapbook of intimate memories for the millions who lived it (even if it was only in spirit) and the millions who have been influenced by it. It is the consummate coffee table book for every generation.

We have a new DVD to recommend....and boy is it a nail-biter! In the thriller Taken, Liam Neeson plays Bryan Mills, an ex-government operative who must use "a particular set of skills" to rescue his kidnapped American daughter in Paris. The audience might wonder exactly how he’s used these skills in the past, but all we really care about is how he applies them in finding daughter before a timer runs out on her life.

Bryan's smarts are used to piece together clues that lead him from one location to another. He has clever new tricks up his sleeve when the trail appears to have run cold -- adding more suspense to the chase. He is quick and lethal, as you might expect from someone with 30 years of secret government training, and he ruthlessly does whatever he must in order to save his daughter. No remorse, no second-thoughts and no forgiveness. Just when you wonder whether or not Bryan will step over a moral line, he jumps over it -- and never looks back. Trust us, there is plenty of vengeance in this man’s blood, and he still knows how to throw a good karate chop!

Oh boy, you really stepped in it this time...

Guess you hadn’t heard that most plastic bags are not biodegradable -- and you took Bruiser to the park without Perf Go Green Doggie Duty Bags. In other words, Bruiser does his part to save the planet, but you messed up! Perf Go Green Doggie Duty Bags are made from recycled plastics and are 100% biodegradable. Use them, throw them out and within two years they are completely broken down, leaving no toxic or visible residue. Perf Go Green actually removes plastic from the environment. These eco-friendly bags are easy to use and extra strong, making it easier than ever to Go Green and make a difference.

Now when you hear, “Who stepped in it?!” – you can rest assured it wasn’t you. Because you carry Go Perf Biodegradable Doggie Duty Bags -- you and Bruiser are both doing your duty!