Randi Recommends: Great Books, Downtime, American Fashion, and Celebrity Gossip
When I fall in love, I fall hard. This is what's getting my heart pumping this week:
Jodi Picoult
A master storyteller, this lady is the queen of twists and turns. She constantly tackles dramatic questions that tug at the heartstrings. Her novels are quick reads, probably because you get so entrenched in the characters and their experiences that you just can't put her books down. I'm in the middle of reading
Nineteen Minutes now, but I would highly recommend starting with
My Sister's Keeper.
Jodi Picoult
"Me" Time
Does it ever feel like you are just running around in circles trying to get everything done? Story of my life. As you know, I had my little "stay-cation" last week and finally got some much needed downtime. One of the best parts was my massage, which gave me 60 minutes of uninterrupted bliss. I've realized that "me" time is a critical component of my day that can no longer be neglected. Now it's your turn. April 13-19 is Spa Week, which means crazy discounts on a ton of spa services. Check out SpaWeek.com for deals in your area.
SpaWeek.com
Slumdog Millionaire
I'm probably the last person on earth who hadn't seen this Best Picture Oscar winner. Now that I have, I totally buy the hype! What did I love best about the film? In an era of prequels, sequels and just plain bad remakes, Slumdog stands out as a true original. Now that it's on DVD, you have no reason to not to fall in love with it too. Just remember, it's rated R for violence, language and adult situations.
Slumdog Millionaire
J. Crew
If it's good enough for Michelle Obama, it's good enough for me! This lady is a glamour goddess who knows what works. And often times, it's not a pricey designer, but rather one of my favorite brands on the market today. The clothes are simple yet sophisticated, comfortable yet cool. And their sales can't be beat.
J. Crew
Perez Hilton
OK, I know it's not entirely original, but sometimes I just need a healthy dose of celeb gossip to get me through my day. Perez tells it like it is, so get ready for some gritty yet juicy details about your favorite celebrities. Some of the content can be a bit raunchy so be prepared, but if you are looking for a sweet escape during a hard day, this is the ticket.
Perez Hilton
Jodi Picoult
A master storyteller, this lady is the queen of twists and turns. She constantly tackles dramatic questions that tug at the heartstrings. Her novels are quick reads, probably because you get so entrenched in the characters and their experiences that you just can't put her books down. I'm in the middle of reading
Nineteen Minutes now, but I would highly recommend starting with
My Sister's Keeper.Jodi Picoult
"Me" Time
Does it ever feel like you are just running around in circles trying to get everything done? Story of my life. As you know, I had my little "stay-cation" last week and finally got some much needed downtime. One of the best parts was my massage, which gave me 60 minutes of uninterrupted bliss. I've realized that "me" time is a critical component of my day that can no longer be neglected. Now it's your turn. April 13-19 is Spa Week, which means crazy discounts on a ton of spa services. Check out SpaWeek.com for deals in your area.
SpaWeek.com
Slumdog Millionaire
I'm probably the last person on earth who hadn't seen this Best Picture Oscar winner. Now that I have, I totally buy the hype! What did I love best about the film? In an era of prequels, sequels and just plain bad remakes, Slumdog stands out as a true original. Now that it's on DVD, you have no reason to not to fall in love with it too. Just remember, it's rated R for violence, language and adult situations.
Slumdog Millionaire
J. Crew
If it's good enough for Michelle Obama, it's good enough for me! This lady is a glamour goddess who knows what works. And often times, it's not a pricey designer, but rather one of my favorite brands on the market today. The clothes are simple yet sophisticated, comfortable yet cool. And their sales can't be beat.
J. Crew
Perez Hilton
OK, I know it's not entirely original, but sometimes I just need a healthy dose of celeb gossip to get me through my day. Perez tells it like it is, so get ready for some gritty yet juicy details about your favorite celebrities. Some of the content can be a bit raunchy so be prepared, but if you are looking for a sweet escape during a hard day, this is the ticket.Perez Hilton
