National Ice Cream Sunday

Jon Gosselin and his kids enjoy an ice cream treat.
Picture by: Tom Meinelt-Jason Winslow/ Splash News


July 19th is National Ice Cream Day so get ready for delicious scoops of your favorite flavors with these at-home frozen dessert machines.

For one-of-a-kind ice cream, frozen yogurts, and sorbets, just add ice, fresh fruit, or a pre-made mix of your flavor of choice. While you sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot summer day, your ice cream maker will be busy churning you a refreshing and sweet & savory treat. Many machines make it in as little as 25 minutes. You don’t have to stop at ice cream either, make your own snow cones, smoothies, gelatos, and more. Aside from making your favorite scoops for your family, they're also great for parties.


Some of our favorite Frozen Dessert Makers:
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence™ 2 Qt. Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker


Regular price: $129.99
Our price: $89.95










Aroma 6-Qt. Traditional Ice Cream Maker


Regular price: $109.99
Our price: $89.95








Get the whole scoop here on your how you can make all your favorite summer treats right from home!

Get the Grill Sizzling With Fun New Barbeque Recipes & Gear

Tired of the same old hamburgers and grilled chicken? Add a little spice and kick up those ordinary barbeque meals with a little help from the newest grilling tools.

Put some of that rich rub on the outside & inside of your barbeque meats with this Flavor Injector ($19.00) from Williams-Sonoma. You can now make the most of those delicious and juicy marinades and put them right in the heart of the meat.



For perfectly shaped and cooked through burgers, use the Nonstick Burger Press ($29.95) from Williams-Sonoma.




Meatballs have come a long way from the ones at Grandma’s House. Now you can actually cook up your favorite meatball recipes right over the grill with the Meatball Grill Basket ($49.95) from Williams-Sonoma.

























How will you wow your guests using these new grill gadgets?

Gotta Wear Shades

While you’re lying out on the sand working on your tan, keep your eyes protected and looking glam with the hottest new shades. We at MyRegistry.com scoped through the top sunglasses of the season and found for you a great selection of fashion forward eyewear.

Emilio Pucci Cut-Out Sunglasses $391.00






Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses for Men $99.99 - $134.99





















Carrera Eyewear 'Safari' Resin Aviator Sunglasses $120.00




















GUCCI Havana Oversized Plastic Sunglasses $99.99

















Men’s Oakley Half Jacket Jet Black With Black Iridium $101.00

Easy Ways to Cool Off

It's getting hot, hot, hot! So let us help you stay cool this summer with outdoor items to keep you and your guests entertained and refreshed.


Hold all the soda, water botttles, beer, and more, in a stylish and practical party cooler.
Coleman Stainless Steel up to 48 Cans Party Cooler w/Bottle Opener $219.95













Now this is the way to splash around in the pool.
Deluxe Pool Pond Water Spinning Fountain $49.95












Relax and go afloat with a refreshing cocktail in hand on an inflatable beach chair.
Siesta Inflatable Raft-like Folding Pool or Beach Lounge Chair $89.95













How do you like chill out during the summer?

Michael Jackson Memorabilia

The funeral for Michael Jackson (1958-2009) will be underway at the Staples Center in California tommorrow, July 7th. In memory of the King of Pop, we found great gifts and memorobilia to help celebrate his remarkable fame and musical history.


MJ Wear

Michael Jackson King of Pop Memorial T shirt $12.95

















Michael Jackson 'Glove' Memorial Sweatshirt $23.95
















MJ Tunes & Collectible Records


Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller $13.99

















Michael Jackson - Classic Album Covers 36"x24" Art Print Poster $3.94

















Have you seen or gabbed any great Michael Jackson memorabilia? Share with us!

Dance Yourself Skinny!

The art of dancing has never been so celebrated and recognized on television than now! From shows, So You Think You Can Dance, Dance Your *** Off, and Dancing with the Stars, we've learned how much fun it can be and how amazingly it can tone & slim your body. You can have that dancer's body with the latest instructional videos out today. With flowing and upbeat music, these videos will reel you in and get you stepping in seconds. After you finish one dance, you'll feel accomplished, can bring your skills to a real dancefloor, and you'll be sweating off the pounds too. So kill three birds with one stone and let's dance! See more popular workout videos here.

Have you tried these interactive fitness videos? If so we'd love to hear what you think about them. Share your reviews!

The Best Travel Gear Comes in Small Packages

It’s the busiest vacation season of the year and there’s some hot new items to help you travel more comfortably, whether if you’re driving or flying to your destination of choice.

It’s a small world after-all…
The latest iPod shuffle is the tiniest and sleekest entertainment system you can get. It may be smaller than you pinky, but this electrified wonder can hold over 1,000 songs, and even talk to you. A voice feature can actually tell you what song is playing and by who. It will make traveling time fly by and of course it’s so easy to pack too!

















The one page book…
Amazon’s newest and thinnest Kindle is the only book you’ll ever need to read again. You can upload all your favorite stories and future reads in this electronic reading device. It's specially designed to rest perfectly in the palm of your hands, so paper is a thing of the past! It’s also a neat way to show your love for the earth because no trees will need to be cut down. Bring it with you everywhere, the beach, the airplane, the train, or perch down in the living room with it.





















Don’t double drip…
A compact water-proof proof bag, like the Victorinox Leakproof Pouch & Airport Approved Bag, will ensure your liquid toiletries won’t ruin your clothes, jewelry, or any other valuables you bring aboard. Since it is the summer, you may experience some exciting white water rafting, tubing, or swimming in the ocean so it also comes in handy during daily excursions.













Share some of your favorite travel gear with us!

Our Billy Mays Favorites

With the sudden and sad death of the beloved As Seen on TV personality, Billy Mays, we would like to remember the wonderful products he has been advertising all these years.

Billy Mays will always be known for his enthusiastic voice when demostrating the power of Oxi Clean. Oxi Clean remarkably removes laundry stains, carpet stains, and over 100 more stain types. This all-in-one cleaner is a must-have for your home for taking care of any mess without the stress.



















MyRegistry.com's Merchandising Manager says after using the Orange Glo, "It makes my coffee table so clean, I can see a reflection. It smells so good too I don't even need an air freshener." Orange Glo will give your hardwood floors and surfaces a natural shine using the power of oranges to make your home smell fresh too.
















For a delicious treat, the Big City Sliders are a homerun for stackable and scrumptious mini burgers. Billy Mays has shown us how you can sizzle up perfectly cooked mini burgers in a cinch. You can make 5 burgers that are the perfect size in just a few minutes. One of the best things about sliders is that you can conveniently stack onion rings, pickles, and all your other favorite condiments neatly right on top.


























What are your favorite Billy Mays products and what will you miss most from his commercials?

Hit a Homerun on Father's Day with these Sport lovers Gifts!

Whether he’s teeing off or catching a fly ball, any sports fan can appreciate a gift that reminds him of his favorite game. Thoughtful sportsman gifts let your dad and new Father-in-law know you’ve been paying attention to all his sports stories and you wanted to give him something he could really appreciate. A snazzy pair of cufflinks is always good to give because they can show them off at all the future family galas. Also keep note that if it can be personalized that makes the present all that more special and one-of-kind.

Ballpark Cuff Links
from RedEnvelope
$149.95



and more are here in this week's TrendSender.
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''17 Most Beloved TV Moms'' -- Do You Agree?

A blogger on LiveJournal wrote a post about the 17 most beloved TV moms.

Some on the list are Carol Brady from The Brady Bunch, Joyce Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sophia Petrillo from The Golden Girls, among others. To see the complete list, click here.

There are numerous TV shows with some pretty hip and cool mothers so it can be difficult to narrow your favorites down.

Who is on your list for the 'most beloved TV moms'? Do you agree with this list?

How Do You Keep Your Romance Alive?

Whether you've been in a relationship for months, married for years, or are parents of children, romance is key in making a relationship stay healthy and alive.

There are many things you can do as a couple, whether it's going to breakfast together on the weekends, watch a movie, go for a walk or bike ride, or even leave the kids with a babysitter so you and your SO can enjoy a nice dinner or take a mini vacation.

No matter what, there are ways to keep the sparks flying, even if you feel stressed from the duties of being a housewife, mother, or both.

Funny Friday: "Charlie Bit My Finger"

Enjoy this funny video. It's a laugh!

Wedding Gowns: Which Silhouette Do You Prefer?

There are numerous things to consider when picking out a wedding dress, such as the color (if you don't want white), neckline, waist design, etc... but the one thing that is very important is choosing the right silhouette.

Here are silhouette's you can choose, depending if you prefer to wear a poofy or slim fit dress:

1. A-Line




2. Cocktail Dress




3. Princess / Ball Gown




4. Mermaid




5. Sheath




6. Tea Length

Which silhouette would you pick for your wedding gown? If you got married already, which silhouette did you choose?

Adoption: Has It Crossed Your Mind?

Recently, we've seen it on the news. Angelina Jolie, Madonna, and other celebrities have adopted a few children from different parts of the world and have made them part of their family.

But you don't have to be a celebrity to adopt children, though. Many children's dream is to have a family that will love and care for them. Whether you can have kids or not, adoption is always an option, even for same-sex partners.

Have you thought about adopting children? Do you know anyone who has adopted children or is thinking about it?

Is This Your Kid?

It's common knowledge that smoking is bad for you and that smoking while pregnant is even worse (a good article to read about the effects can be found here). However, even with this in mind, some moms-to-be seem to ignore all warnings and puff away. With all the added stress of pregnancy and health issues that could develop solely on their own, why add to it?

Don't forget second-hand smoke, too! Breathing in the toxins from a cigarette can actually be more harmful.

Do you know anyone who's smoked during pregnancy? Do you still consider it bad to smoke around your child when they're older?

Do You Let Strangers Hold Your Baby?

Mothers, how many times has this happened to you? By this, I mean strangers walking up to you and telling you that your baby is so cute while reaching their hand out to rub your baby's hand or try to hold him or her. It can be irritating at times, right?

Some mothers don't find this annoying at all because they like it when others compliment them and their baby. However, others do not appreciate it and sometimes get mad because they don't like it when strangers touch or hold their children. After all, who knows if their hands are infested with germs or if they're recovering from a cold?

Would you let a stranger hold your baby?

Is +1 Worth It?

If you read our post about saving money on your wedding day (bride on a budget), you may recall one suggestion to make your wallet smile is cutting down the number of guests that attend your perfect ceremony.

A way to cut down those guests? Nix the +1 that singles get.

This could reduce the cost of your wedding dramatically but also could leave some single friends feeling underappreciated or hesitant to attend.

Would you risk a friend's feelings for the sake of cutting down your wedding's cost? Do you have any experience with this happening to you? Do you think it's fair?

Calling All Cheese and Chocolate Lovers!

With the warm weather coming up, I'm sure you will be attending barbecues, or at least throwing some parties to kick off the summer.

Cheese platters and chocolate are very popular for guests who want to pick on something before or after the main meal. Instead of separating the two, you can combine them with this Party Cheese and Chocolate Fondue Set so your cheese and chocolate loving guests will have the pleasure to enjoy both of them at once. You can even dip strawberries in the chocolate or mix crackers in with the cheese on the platter. No matter what, you won't be disappointed!

For more information about this product, click here or visit MyRegistry.com to add it to your registry!

MyRegistry.com on ABC's Morning News!

Hooray!

This morning, ABC aired a segment of "Real Simple Wedding Tips" for brides-to-be, and MyRegistry.com was shown and mentioned!

To see the segment, click here!

Mama-Razzi: Get Your Old Body Back!

Ever wonder how celebrity mothers pop out children and months later the pounds fall off?

This week's trendsetter has revealed that many celebrity moms have been sweating the pounds away with the BOB Revolution Jogging Stroller. If you like jogging, this stroller is the perfect match for you. Plus, not only will you spend time with your baby, you will get your old body back!

To find out more about the BOB Revolution Jogging Stroller, visit MyRegistry.com's stroller section or click here!

Wow Your Mother-in-Law!

Are you stuck in a rut and don't know what to get your mother-in-law for Mother's Day?

Don't fret because MyRegistry.com has a solution for you! Not only could you choose gifts from our Lifestyle "For Her" section on our site, but last week's trendsetter suggests some great ideas!

In case you missed out, here's the trendsetter from last week!

Welcome... Baby On A Budget!

So you're thinking of having a baby, eh?

With the current recession, you must be thinking that the idea of having a baby is close to, if not, ridiculous. Sure, other potential parents with the same idea may feel the same way, too, but if you spend your money wisely, this financial crisis won't feel like a crisis at all.

Bringing a child into this world is one of the most miraculous things two people can do, and although it may be fun to splurge on a cruise to Aruba or on that hot new bag you've been eying, the excitement of having a new bundle of joy outweighs any kind of purchase.

With these baby-on-a-budget tips, you'll save money that will make you and your baby happy:

• Make your own baby food: Sometimes you're lucky and a couple of grocery stores may have sales on baby foods. I know Pathmark recently had a sale: 6 Gerber baby jars for only $4. Sounds like a good deal, eh? Maybe not. In the long run, the money is going to keep adding up and you'll realize that the money you spent on baby food could've been used towards something more important, like bills or a house renovation. Although this will require some time, it's much easier to make your own baby food and at least you can add whatever your baby likes to it. For homemade baby recipes, click here.
  

• Hand-me-downs: I know some kids hate hand-me-downs. Knowing that his/her older brother or sister wore the same clothes makes some children antsy. But you'll be saving money in the long run! Whether it's your first kid or not, you can ask a friend or neighbor for hand-me-downs. Trust me, your wallet will be grateful.
  

• Make your own baby wipes: Who knew that you could make your own baby wipes? Since baby wipes are expensive, you might want to get in touch with your creative side and consider making them yourself. It's easy and shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes. For instructions on how to make your own baby wipes, click here.
  

• Shop at thrift stores: If you're expecting, going to a thrift or convenient store like Goodwill definitely benefits you financially. The clothes there are cheap and you can spend around $10 for some maternity clothes.
  

• Switch to cloth diapers: If you don't mind doing laundry, cloth diapers are your destiny. It may be annoying at first to keep washing them, but at least you can re-use them and don't have to buy diapers as often. If you're looking for an environmentally-friendly solution, gDiapers is a great idea. They're organic and feel like cloth, so your baby will feel cozy and comfortable. (For more information about gDiapers, click here.)
  

• Breastfeed: Breastfeeding is not only the healthiest choice, but it's a money-saving solution. You won't have to spend money on baby food nor time preparing it (if you don't want to). It also might be a good idea to borrow a breast pump or even purchase one if you're planning on having more than one child.
  

• Go to garage sales: Although it's a great idea to give your child hand-me-downs, you can also go to garage sales to purchase baby cloths if the former option doesn't sound appealing. At garage sales, you may also be able to purchase cribs, toys, and other baby products at a bargain price, too!
  

I hope these tips were very useful! For other baby-on-a-budget products, check out the Baby on a Budget section on MyRegistry.com.

Good luck and remember that having a baby should be an enjoyable moment in your life!

Here Comes The Bride: On A Budget!

"I Do" doesn't have to be the prelude to "...not have the money to marry you right now."

Economic stress is getting everyone down, but it doesn't need to rain on your wedding day parade. Many brides are rethinking just how exactly their perfect day is going to take place now that money may not be as abundant, which means many ways of still having a beautiful wedding and not breaking the bank are forming!

Here's a few tips:

• Opt for a vintage gown instead of designer: Strike while the iron is hot! Vintage is all the rage and doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. If looking classic is in, why not take up the opportunity to spend less on a dress? You can find a lot of vintage dresses at any boutique, as well as online at places like Etsy.com; even just google it!

• Don't Immediately Clear Out Your House: Cutting a formal reception out may be your first idea when you think of cutting costs but keep in mind that the cost of tents, tables, food catering, port-o-potties and more can actually turn out to be more expensive than just renting a fully equipped area. Make sure to do your research and compare it using a list to guarantee you're getting the most bang for your buck.

• Scratch that +1: You don't need any kind of wedding blog to tell you that the more guests at your wedding, the more money out of your pocket. Also, don't feel bad for the single friends - they have others to speak to at the wedding! Sticking to just close friends and family will make it much simpler and cheaper. We promise Vicky from the 5th grade will understand.

• Cake & Food Can Be Simple Too: If you've chosen a sit down formal dinner don’t have a lot of courses. It’s usually cheaper to have 3 fabulous courses rather than 5 simple ones. Better yet, it’s often a much cheaper option to have a buffet. Just like choosing to hold the reception at home, opting for cupcakes instead of a fancy tiered cake may run you over your budget as well. Often it takes the baker a larger amount of time to pay detail to every single cupcake. But there’s no need for a multi-tiered cake; just buy a small wedding cake and have them serve sheet cakes of the same flavor for your guest. You can even have them decorate each plate with a flavored sauce or buttercream frosting!

• Picky Photography Is The Best Photography: Hiring a photographer for the main ceremony and only a portion of the reception to get formal shots is still reasonable. For the rest of the party keep digital (even instant) cameras around to capture candid moments. Most digital cameras have a video mode to capture video, and if not - opting for a video camera and trusting a friend to record is still way cheaper than hiring a videographer.

Want more? MyRegistry.com has a whole section dedicated to tips and products to help you keep your money in check. Check out Bride On a Budget!!

The Right Stroller

Baby registries differ. Some registries may ask for crib sheet sets and diaper supplies while others may focus on educational toys and teeny tiny outfits. However, the one product that seems to find itself onto almost all baby registries is the stroller.

The more you view baby registries and attend baby showers, the more you notice this particular stroller trend --there are usually about five different options available on a given registry! Why is that?

Well, aside from the numerous names for a stroller (pram, pushchair, buggy, baby carriage, perambulator) the number of different kinds of strollers is exorbitant. You have jogger strollers, urban/rural adaptable strollers, posh strollers, lightweight strollers, strollers that convert into car seats, and strollers for multiples. Factors to consider include price, terrain versatility, how it accommodates a growing baby, safety components (check out consumer reports for this one), adjustable features, pushing ease for parents, and more.

So how is a new mom supposed to select a quality stroller? Well, we're not saying it's going to be an easy task, but we can offer you some recommendations.

Here are three of MyRegistry.com's faves:

a. Bugaboo Cameleon

Why we <3> This durable stroller's unique 3-in-1 design easily adapts for car seats, reversible bassinet and reversible seat.

b. Quinny Buzz 4

Why we <3> Stylish factor aside, this stroller includes a spacious replacement seat to accommodate your growing child.

c. Peg Perego Skate Stroller:

Why we <3> This chic stroller will keep your baby safe and comfortable with its 360-degree side protection and three head positions.

So, to new moms out there, which stroller are you currently using? How did you end up choosing it? Do you have any stroller recommendations for expecting mothers?