Healthy Recipes Shape You Up For Spring

We all consider our figures this time of year and not only our monetary ones, we definitely imagine ourselves basking in the sun over the next few months in one way shape or form, so what do we do to get comfortable in our own skin?

Of course we need lovely items to clothe us:
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Your favorite Ebay store and online, one-stop-shop, for Chico's Clothing

But..what about underneath? What are we feeding ourselves?
This is a delicious recipe that satisfies all bad food cravings...fabuloso!

Corn tortillas

Spinach

4 eggs or egg substitute-prepared any way you like-scrambled, fried, hard-boiled

feta cheese-recommend Athenos brand

Cilantro dressing-Trader Joes-A MUST

turmeric

cayenne pepper

garlic powder

pepper

Fry eggs at a lower heat

Heat beans -black whole beans one can

Heat tortillas until firm, hot-curve nicely

Fill with beans, eggs, feta, WILTED spinach (barely steamed=wilted)
Use Trader Joe's Cilantro Dressing as a salsa side

http://www.traderjoes.com/locations.asp

Click above to find one closest to you!

~Enjoy~

Chico's Clothing for Spring 2008

As we welcome the season of spring, we may be shopping for special additions to our warm weather wardrobes and looking for dressy pieces that will make a fashion statement at the next social occasion. Chico's clothing offers the perfect combination of classy sophistication and current style. While browsing the hundreds of items available at http://www.less4luxury.com/ you are sure to find beautiful brand new with tags Chico's items, priced below retail, that you simply cannot live without! This is a great place to start your spring and summer clothes shopping.

Every woman planning a trip in the near future should check out the hottest spots on the web for travel destinations. NBC's Today Show show highlights some spots on the web that are sure to help us with vacation arrangements. Just check out their guide to the best travel sites online: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23814195/

If you have ever considered visiting the Yucatan peninsula, you must make a stop at SinDudaVillas.com (see cool links). Their accomodations are affordable, offer privacy, and sit perfectly surrounded by tropical trees, and only steps from the sand. Check out this beautiful scenery!

Keep in mind, when travelling to the Yucatan, you will have to take a five hour drive through very traditional Mexico areas. You will most likely want to plan to do this during the daylight hours. While there are many testimonis of safe trips through the area, a good rule of thumb is to check US Department of State's website http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html . Search any destination! ~Travel Safely~

Spring Is Here 2008

Now that Spring is here, many of us may be starting to receive invitations to weddings, graduations, Mother's Day and Father's Day occasions and more! These celebrations may be requiring some new additions to our wardrobe and it is always nice to save where we can. At Less4Luxury Chico's Clothing ebay store you are sure to find beautiful pieces to make you feel fresh and stylish and at the same time make you a smarter shopper. For brand new chico's clothing visit http://www.less4luxury.com/ and browse hundreds of items, all priced below retail. Dressing up for a party? Find many unique choices that will help you to arrive with class and style. Need to accessorize your outfit? View gorgeous bracelets, earrings, necklaces, belts, purses and scarves at Less4Luxury ebay store; you will be ready in no time!

Class Is In

Let's face it, there is a reason we choose Chico's clothing as one of our favorite things, let alone a favorite brand of clothing. The patterns come to life and fabrics feel free, while dancing with color. Everywhere you look it seems the theme is color for spring and summer. It looks as though this myriad of hues may have been inspired by a few of our other favorite things~

Check out this patio garden in Mexico...can you say donde esta la playa? where is the beach? Just give it a tryand imagine yourself in the warmth of the sun. Aaahhh, turquoise waters and a cold drink.

Just gorgeous! There are places on the net offering these sweet spots for only $85 a night. Good luck with airfare! If you find a source for summer 08 airfare to the Yucatan Penninsula...send me an email would you? Want to listen to something to get you in the mood? Check out the Putumayo Records cd's, great music from all over the World including America. Ebay is a fabulous source for cd's of course.

Less4Luxury Ebay Store

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Hop Into Spring

Spring is the best time of year for us to make transformations all areas of our lives. Take a look around you and you'll notice new fashion trends, the latest and greatest for your home and garden, as well as beauty breakthroughs and in vogue health and fitness tips. We are inspired most by watching others who are making improvements in these areas and find ourselves motivated to do the same.

Have you heard the latest buzz? Green is the new black! We can apply this principle to all areas of our lives...just take a look!

HGTV continues to highlight eco-friendly homes and they are giving one away! Visit their site for a chance to win an environmentally friendly home or for creative ideas on building your own. You will also find beautiful ways to shed the popular hue to your favorite room in the house~

Need a touch of something new to your garden? A great suggestion from HGTV is to plant wildflowers in an area of your yard that is not so easy to water and maintain. PlantNative.org offers lists specific to your region that will get you blooming in no time!

Create a peaceful getaway at home that you the guests that you entertain will enjoy throughout the spring and summer.
Of course we all know that organic is the way to go. While au natural is a trend as if late, this is also the wave of the future and something that is here to stay. When we look to apply this to the health and beauty aspects of our lives we are inundated with various brands and products. One great find that is available on Etsy.com, is a little-known treasure called SrubMeAllOver. These products are food grade organics for the skin. Ingredients include green tea, coffee and more. A beauty resource for skin of all ages!

Now for the fashion tip of the day...Less4Luxury ebay store continues to bring you exceptional pieces from the well-known Chico's brand clothing line. Remember, these items are brand new with tags and priced below retail. There is no better place online to find such a vast selection of Chico's women's clothing.

In Good Friday Fashion

It is that time of year again when many of us are celebrating Easter, the start of a new Spring Season, or both. For those of us with school age children or who are attending school themselves, this weekend marks the beginning or tail end of Spring Break. Whatever the case may be, this is a perfect time of year to refresh and make plans big or small for 2008! Spring sheds a new light on things and opens our eyes to new possibilities.

Looking to update you look and make changes in your wardrobe? The Less4Luxury ebay store is a great place to start. If you need some inspiration, check out the ambush makeovers from NBC's Today Show:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23694559/?pg=10#tdy_ambush_makeovers

She looks fabulous, as do the others who were ambushed by US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Lous Licari.
There is no better way to get yourself motivated than to see their results!

Another stop on the web that will get you in the groove for spring is iVillage

http://beauty.ivillage.com/0,,cr6wxtxh,00.html?dst=rss%7CMSNBC_Today_Beauty

A great place to browse for quick beauty and fashion tips, with other categories such as Finance and Entertainment.

At http://www.less4luxury.com/ you will certainly find something special to spruce up your look and match the new and refreshed you! This is the best online source for quality Chico's items at less than retail prices. Less4Luxury ebay store~why would you shop for Chico's women's clothing anywhere else?

Easter Weekend 2008

Are you planning to entertain this weekend? Visiting family or friends and planning to bring a special dish along? If you have waited until the last minute, you are probably not alone. There are many recipes out there that will get you on track with little effort and at the same time delight your friends and family.

Check out Rachel Ray's Orange Arugula Salad, simple, healthy and delicious! A terrific side dish for this time of year. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/orange-arugula-salad/

Another healthy dish that will please all is Rachel Ray's "Wild About Mushrooms" Sauce with whole wheat pasta and hazelnuts. Mmmmm, sounds fantastic! http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/wild-about-mushrooms-sauce-with-whole-wheat-pasta-arugula-and-hazelnuts/

While many of us are trying to eat healthier, these are superb additions to almost any meal and they are easy to prepare. You will be contributing to the long-term health of your friends and family as they are sure to re-create these for themselves in the future! A great way to get ready for spring is to start some healthy eating habits. After all, how many people do we know that are trying to "shape up" this time of year?

If you are not one who observes Easter, there may be another occasion calling for celebration. The month of April marks the 50th Birthday of the PEACE symbol! Have a dinner party or luncheon to acknowledge this event and share a delicious meal and "peace" with your friends.

You will want to look fabulous and feel good, no matter what the occasion, and the Less4Luxury ebay store will help you get there. Visit http://www.less4luxury.com/, your source for great deals on Chico's women's clothing. One place you can always rely on to keep you well-dressed for any occasion, at less than retail prices. Check out some of the latest items that have arrived!

Chico's Travelers

Chico's Travelers is the infamous collection from Chico's women's clothing that wears with easy care. You may visit http://www.less4luxury.com/ for a vast selection of colors and styles in this line, that are sure to get you started for Spring 2008 fashion! These items wash and dry, wrinkle free! Our ebay store is the best place online to find your favorite line of clothing for less than retail prices.

There are the more commonly known Travelers that start their plans for vacation this season. While Chico's ladies are the traveling type, we have worked to bring you the latest on 2008 beach destinations...where are the best places to take to the sand and sea?

According to the Travel Channel, Anguilla in the West Indies offers more than 33 beaches open to the public. This is a popular destination for honeymooners and stars, however many shallow water beaches offer family-friendly fun, and there are deserted beaches as well for those who get away to really get away.
Pink Sands, Harbour Island, Bahamas is highlighted by the Travel Channel as well and marked for a breathtaking three mile stretch of amazing color and sundrenched warmth. This is a smaller island in the Bahamas, and offers natural beauty with elegant accomodations. Authentic dishes are inexpensive and the most common item on the menu is Conch! A simple, laid back atmosphere, amongst beautiful lodging choices and pink colored sand against gorgeous turquoise waters.

Looking to stay a little closer to home? Florida offers the best of both worlds, pristine unpopulated beaches, and a warm, tropical climate-without having to go very far. Yes, there is more to Florida than the busy Miami beach scene, in fact the Travel Channel recommends visiting the Panhandle region for your Spring or Summer retreat. You wont find much commercial presence here, and in fact there are protected marine sanctuaries that offer beautiful scenery and privacy for vacationers.

Be sure to bring a few favorites with you from the Less4Luxury ebay store!

Visit http://www.less4luxury.com/ for a few dressy items you may need for special nights out and plenty of casual pieces to dress you in comfort at the beach!

First Ladies of Fashion 2008

While Hillary Clinton is running for President of the United States, Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain are showing up in the media as potential first ladies. Whether you are voting for the first woman president of the United States or one of the leading men in these ladies' lives below, you may have noticed how fashionable all three of these lovely ladies are. Contemporary classic seems to be the theme and I am left wondering if they have a soft spot for Chico's women's clothing? Just take a look at the flattering looks below...

While Politically, we at Less4Luxury eBay store will remain unbiased, we must admit that the 2008 Presidential Election is a hot topic. Our country is in store for change and this is an exciting time to be alive and participating!

Take a look at some of the items we have at http://www.less4luxury.com/ that will keep you just as tastefully stylish as your favorite leading lady:

Now Oprah is a more neutral leading lady, who I also cannot help but wonder, could she be a Chico's gal? Maybe not, but she definitely touches on topics that are of interest to women all around the world! Human beings are drawn to Oprah for her amazing causes and assistance with some of the most pressing issues around the world. Have you heard about her latest project "A New Earth"? Check out her website for a chance to be part of something both educational and inspirational!

We will leave you with a flattering look from a lady who is leading many earth conscious efforts around the globe...be sure to visit us at http://www.less4luxury.com/ for styles that are classy, sophisticated, and current; all in keeping with the trends of these prominent ladies!

Happy eBaying~

Spring Forward With Chicos Clothing

As we turn out clocks forward today and lose one hour of sleep, many of us may spend our Sunday making some plans for Spring. Health, beauty, fashion, travel, and home projects are all calling for attention. This is the time of year when we take a closer look at our day-to-day lives and explore ways of making improvements! While we, at Less4Luxury eBay store, work to bring you the greatest fashions to enhance your wardrobe, we also are thinking of other ways we can contribute to all areas of Chico's ladies' lives.

Watching HGTV you may have seen some great ideas for Spring 2008 gardening? Surprisingly, there are easy ways to incorporate healthy living goals in these areas. Just take a look!

~Spearmint~Lemongrass ~Stivia

Grow your own tea (herbs) and and have your very own natural health resource right in your backyard! Stivia is a natural sweetener, while lemongrass is the primary ingredient in many delicious and good for you Thai style dishes. Spearmint adds flavor to a multitude of cuisines while keeping some of the most common garden pests at bay.

Looking for some great casual pieces that will last for years to come? Chico's is known for quality and fabulous fabrics that will help keep you layered for the unpredictable spring season.

Add http://www.less4luxury.com/ to your favorites and visit our blog spot often! Let us know what you have to say and stay tuned for more great spring tips!

Chico's Travelers On Sale

At the Less4Luxury ebay store we have brought you more fabulous items at a great savings this week. The Chico's Travelers collection, as highlighted this first week of March 2008, offers a variety of wash and wear options for work or play.

With more than a thousand authentic Chico's items at http://www.less4luxury.com/ , you are sure to find great additions to your existing stylish wardrobe. While Chico's clothing is known for the classic, sophisticated styles that boast a touch of the contemporary, any gal with good taste will find beautiful and unique pieces they just cannot live without! Earlier this week we were able to re-create the classy threads of one prominent Hollywood lady...what other creative fashion choices can we make?

While we may not be prominent in Hollywood, we are certainly prominent women in our own lives. We do want to feel good about what we wear and make the most sensible and flattering choices! Spring is a popular time for sensational travel, and for those lucky ones planning a fantastic trip, Chico's Travelers Collection will get you there in style with ease. Yes, pack up your suitcases with this delightful fabric that washes and dries leaving no wrinkles behind. Create a gracefully polished look with no fuss at all!