Gourmet Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

A friend of mine has started an online business selling gourmet chocolate-covered pretzels. So if you are looking for special wedding favors or just a midnight snack she's got you covered.

Check out her wares at Sweet N Salty By Design.

Unique Handmade Bridal Accessories

Looking for unique pieces to wear on your wedding day? Etsy, a site devoted to handmade goods, has a bunch of beautiful unique items that may complement your look.

Here are a few items:

Cashmere cropped sweater jacket $88

Dreamy Night Crystal Special Occasion Headband $30

Personalize your shoes with something blue $15

Velvet Kiss, Ivory Bridal Feather Hair Accessory, Velvet Leaves, Sequins, Ostrich Feathers $50

Vintage inspired hat (Tea with the queen) $385

Special Occasions Felted Bolero $220

Antique Silver and Crystal Earrings $17

Feather Headband with pearl button $49

The Warmest Jacket from babyGap

Four Gaps. That is how many Gaps I had to schlep to to find the Warmest Jacket in size 18-24 months for my son. Yes, I know I could have ordered it online and saved myself the trouble, but considering my office is near three Gap stores, you'd think I'd be able to save on the shipping and just buy it there. And yes, after visiting a fourth story, I managed to get my hands on it. Also, Gap is running an in-store promotion on the jacket right now (making it even more scarce), so I was able to get $10 off my purchase.

The jacket has a bunch of great features that are perfect for cold-weather days.

• Long sleeves with logo patch at arm, removable hood, zip front beneath snap placket, adjustable hook & loop fastened cuffs.
• Lower front snap-flap patch pockets, interior storm cuffs and snow skirt for extra protection from the elements.
• Warmest jacket has cozy micro fleece lining throughout.
• Comfortable down-filled water resistant polyester Warmest jacket with topstitching throughout.

Also got a great hat but they don't have that available online, so it really is worth a schlep to go check out their outerwear items in the store.

Lord & Taylor Friends and Family Discount

Get 25% off almost anything in the store this week from Wed 10/21 to Sunday 10/25.

Click here to print the coupon to use in the store. If you are shopping online use the promo code: FRIENDS at checkout.

Use it on something awesome like this Michael by Michael Kors Layton Large Leather Satchel $398

Waterproof Winter Boots

Every year I go out and try to find a pair of stylish Winter boots that will keep me warm and dry. And every year I fail miserably. This year's crop of Winter boots seem a bit more promising.

The North Face Women's Janey $154.95

Merrell 'Prevoz' Tall Boot $184.95

The North Face W Adrianne III $195

UGG Snowpeak $224

Land's End Women's Dory™ Snow Boots $99.50

L.L. Bean Snowfield Boots $89

The North Face W Nuptse Bootie III $85

The North Face Women's Nuptse Fur III $119.95

UGG® Australia "Dauphine" Tall Lace-Up Nylon Boots $240
Khombu Solar Lace $149.95

Timberland Mount Holly Tall Boot $179.95

New Moon Clothing Collection at Nordstrom Available

The Twilight Saga: New Moon fashion collection is now available at Nordstrom and at nordstrom.com.

Created by Awake, Inc. for Nordstrom, The Twilight Saga: New Moon fashion-focused apparel collection includes T-shirts, tanks, hoodies, dresses and jackets that reflect the mood and spirit of the film. Prices range from $30 for a T-shirt to $48 for a jacket. The collection of silver and gold-plated fashion jewelry created by N.E.C.A. for Nordstrom includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and key chains.

My only question...is the Edward cut-out for sale?

The Jon and Kate Plus 8 Halloween Costume

Looking for a couple's costume for Halloween? How about a costume inspired by recent tabloid headlines? Why not go as Jon and Kate Gosselin from TLC's Jon and Kate Plus 8? What better way to celebrate the cancellation of their show than by dressing like these two schmucks for Halloween.

Here's what you will need:

Kate Gosselin:

The Kate Gosselin wig. Business in the front, party in the back!

Jon Gosselin:

Jon Gosselin wig (had he not received a hair transplant):
And of course the famous Ed Hardy T-shirt:

Mustn't forget the children.