A few weeks before the holidays I had the opportunity to test-walk a pair of Tenevis shoes, the Cardiff style shown to the right.

When I received the pair, I realized they were too large for me and passed them on to one of our editors who wore the size the company sent. After all, in order to do a proper product review we would have to actually wear them. What I found upon receipt was that although I ordered a pair of size 7.5 (the  size normally worn with heavy socks), they felt much larger than most tennis/walking shoes I have purchased. I asked one of my editors who wore a size 7.5 to test them out.

Here are some of the features of the shoe:

Tenevis shoes stay steady, make walking effortless and because of their FDA-approved patented technology they improve posture which can relieve back pain and improve foot health.  The Tenevis secret weapon is their patented balance bone and balance chip technologies. While other brands, like Skechers, use a rocker bottom to propel the foot forward, Tenevis focuses on providing a stable platform for the foot.

“We are not a rocker; we use very unique technology,” said Tenevis President and COO David Corsi. “Rockers aren’t good for torsional stability. Tenevis is a powerful shoe that offers a soft ride while providing you with a very stable platform for walking.”

From their site:

In addition to being FDA-approved, the Tenevis technologies were tested at the Calgary Institute of Kinesiology in Canada to verify their health benefits. During the study, researchers rated the cushioning 127.5 percent higher than an average walking shoe. They also found that these heel-cushioning elements lower the impact of each step on contact, thus reducing stress on ankles, knees and hip joints by 30 to 40 percent. (The complete study is posted on Tenevis.com.)

Tenevis shoes are also slip-resistant and non-marking. They are great for people who are on their feet all day in their working environment. All-black and all-white leather styles cater to professionals in such industries as food service and health care.

About the Cardiff:

Cardiff retail price: $110

Description: The Cardiff is a walking shoe with exceptional cushioning properties, toning characteristics and classic styling.

Upper:

- Lightweight and soft to the hand Nubuck Suede Leather upper.

- Mesh trim for breathability.

- 3M reflective tape for visibility at night.

Midsole:

- Dual Density Polyurethane midsole for stability and cushioning.

- Grey configuration is softer in the hell to give the customers the feeling of walking on sand

Outsole:

- Carbon rubber outsole for durability and traction.

- Zig Zag lines and pebble piece for traction on wet surfaces

I recommend that when you purchase a pair of Tenevis Walking Shoes, you buy the size you normally wear and not a half size larger especially if you use thicker socks.

Tenevis shoes are sold nationwide in specialty and orthopedic footwear stores. More information is available at www.tenevis.com and www.youtube.com/tenevis

About the Product: Oopsie Daisies™ is a line of hospital gowns and shirts for patients, caregivers and families designed to promote a positive outlook on their health & well-being. The goal of Oopsie Daisies™ is make sick kids feel the courage of a superhero, the strength of a dinosaur or the magic of a princess with bright, warm, cozy hospital gowns that include a soft fleece cape that detaches to become a comforting blanket. Older kids and adults can conjure up the powers of hope, perseverance and fearlessness when they put on their Oopsie Daisies™ gown.

T-shirts with inspiring designs were created as gifts for parents who never leave their sick child’s hospital room or for those who are caring for sick or elderly parents.

Retail prices:

Children’s gowns – $24 – $30

Adult gowns – $42-$47

Men’s & Women’s T-shirts – $17 (SHOWN)

From the Creator:

“I’ve never had to tell anyone this before…you have a brain tumor.” Pacing, muttering and head scratching followed. Not what I expected to hear or the behavior I expected from a doctor. “It’ll be okay. Really, it’ll be fine” I reassured him. He looked at me skeptically, smiled sadly and shook his head. I actually felt bad about ruining his day.

When I returned to work following my surgery a couple of months later, I was greeted with a poster of Wonder Woman with my face superimposed on the super heroine’s body. Kind words and good wishes from my colleagues surrounded the image. Everyone felt I must have had super human healing powers to recover so completely and so quickly. I left the poster hanging on my office wall for several months as a reminder of my good health and good friends. Then, I started to think about all the people who struggle with illnesses and injuries.

“Wouldn’t it be great,” I thought, “If everyone who was faced with health problems could feel like super heroes? They could conjure up whatever super power they needed on any given day. ‘Today I could use some courage or strength or perseverance or maybe just some hope.’ “

The seed for Oopsie Daisies™ was planted.  Now, the youngest patients can feel the courage of a superhero, the strength of a dinosaur or the magic of a princess with bright, warm, cozy hospital gowns that include a soft fleece cape that detaches to become a comforting blanket. Older kids and adults can conjure up the powers of hope, perseverance and fearlessness when they put on their Oopsie Daisies™ gown.

I can’t explain why I knew I would recover completely, but I never had a doubt. Others need a gentle reminder to help them remember regardless of how sick they are, we all have super hero powers! Oopsie Daisies™ is hospital apparel designed to empower and encourage patients towards optimal health.

You can learn more and purchase Oopsie Daisies™ here:  www.OopsieDaisies.com

In addition to being affordable and easily found in most stores (Publix, GNC and Whole Foods Market), they are  are 100% pure and natural, non-staining, and provide up to 24 hour, hypoallergenic protection against body and foot odor. The products are also paraben free, propylene glycol free, phthalate free, and contain no harmful aluminums (aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium). They function as natural deodorants, which kill odor-causing bacteria while permitting the pores to excrete toxins naturally. This is vital to maintain healthy axilliary lymph nodes located in the underarm area. They offer a full line of personal hygiene products for people in search of a healthier lifestyle.

About the Company:  TCCD International has been manufacturing and distributing our natural deodorant product line, Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal, since 1991. Their company vision was to offer a healthy, natural alternative to conventional deodorants. Something formulated without harmful chemicals, gentle yet effective, and one that medical doctors and health practitioners would be comfortable recommending.

In their own words: “Although we were not the first crystal deodorant company, we are the real innovators and the finest manufacturer in this industry. Other companies have tried to duplicate our products and concepts but they cannot produce the same quality. We are simply the best and getting better all the time. Please check out all the other superb products we supply such as the crystal deodorant stone and all natural deodorants for both men and women.”

For a complete list readers can log on to their store locator or order on their website.

About the soaps:

These Natural Soaps for the body, are eco friendly, hand-crafted, cruelty free, veggie based . They are good for the body and good for the environment.  Sofies Soaps  uses only pure essential oils, natural botanicals and herbs to scent and color in their products! According to their website they DON’T use artificial fragrances, colors or commercial detergents.

Here  are just a few of the ingredients that they use in their special recipies:  chocolate, oatmeal, honey, seaweed, almonds, goatsmilk, cocoa & shea butter.

These soaps are yummy, 100% natural, make you feel good all over and “leave you wanting more.”

These Soaps sell for $5.25 retail. The Soap Filled Loofahs sell for $8.00

Shop online at their website for products atwww.sofiessoaps.com  Whether you are interested in our gift packages, a simple stocking stuffer, or creating something special yourself, there’s a soap for that!

The first run of products sold out within three days to 120 stores. At that moment, Nina knew she had struck a chord with women all over the country who had the same desire to bring some order to their hectic lives.

Product Features:

Size: 7″x9″x1″.

Unique week-at-a-view format with space for mom and up to four children. Features monthly views too.

17-month calendar runs from August 2010 through December 2011.

Featuring the momEssentials pamphlet that can be removed and reused from year to year.

7 stylish, stain-resistant colors: Fuchsia, Zebra (New), Tangerine, Chocolate, Turquoise (New), Ruby (New), and True Purple.

Personalization is available in two fonts: print or script. Choose from three colors: gold, silver or blind-emboss. Please note: Only letters may be used for personalization, no numbers. *Zebra books are embossed in gold; therefore, we recommend personalizing them with gold lettering.

The momAgenda Desktop Edition originally sold for $43.00 and is on sale now for $21.50

Learn more or purchase your own momAgenda Journal here: www.momagenda.com

Heelskinz is the fashionable way to protect the heels on your favorite Stiletto’s, High Heels, Pumps, or Boots! Heelskinz easily slips on and off to guard against torn and scuffed heels when driving.  they come with a handy, elegant pouch to keep a Heelskinz in your purse or glove box and prevent another scuff mark! You might even want to keep it on for that Unique and Sophisticated look.

Heelskinz come in a variety of colors for shoes or boots including black, hot pink, brown, leopard print (shown), zebra and others.

WE loves Heelskinz! WE tried them on two pair of shoes and found them to do just what they advertise.  They guard against torn and scuffed heels.  WE plan to buy several to give as gifts during the holidays.WE recommend you give them a try!

Company Overview: Heelskinz is a woman owned Dallas based company formed in 2008. Since its creation, Heelskinz have been featured in the 2009 Grammy Gift Bags, the 2010 Trumpet Awards, and the June 11, 2010 Edition of the Dallas Business Journal.

Heelskinz can be purchased online at www.heelskinz.com amd retail for $19.95

Thanks to Terri Andrews, WE Magazine for Women received extra samples of the Heelskinz and donated them to Women in Ecommerce™ during their October 2010 event.

With just a Hint of flavor in a bottle of water, HINT WATER is a totally sugar free and naturally flavored bottled water. The purified water is accented with a hint of natural fruit flavors and is delicious! The idea behind Hint is simple: pure water, nature’s original refreshment, accented with a hint of natural flavor. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners: Hint is a refreshing alternative to sodas, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great.

Hint is a line of sugar-free, calorie-free waters subtly flavored with natural fruits, vegetable and herb extracts. The waters, unlike other flavored waters we have tasted is refreshing and delicious. Better than ordinary plain bottled waters and more tasty, HINT water does not leave that nasty after taste of many of the flavored waters on the market today. The flavors permeate the water to provide an inviting and almost magical experience for the drinker.

Hint all-natural fruit essences are surprisingly sweet and don’t have the lingering after-taste of many of the flavored waters on the market today.

Hint comes in a variety of flavors: Cucumber, Raspberry-lime, Blackberry, Honeydew-hibiscus, Mango-grapefruit, Pomegranate-tangerine, Watermelon, Lime, Strawberry-kiwi and Pear.

Hint is carried in Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, Fresh Market and a number of other retailers across the country. Check it out TODAY at: DrinkHint.com.

Review of Legit Online Jobs (created by Ross Williams)

Legit Online Jobs is a method that helps you take advantage of the freelance Ad creating opportunities available on the net. According to Ross, companies spent close to $50 billion in advertising online last year and this figure is expected to rise. These companies are looking for people who can create their Ads and post them in various online forums; they will pay you for doing this simple job. The best thing is that there are no special skills required for this job, you don’t need a degree in marketing, and all you need is a computer and time.

When you become a member, you can learn what the whole process is with the help of Image Tutorials and a Video guide that explains everything in a step-by-step manner. You will able to learn everything at the pace you like. There are also no restrictions on the number of hours you work. You can work part-time or full-time, it depends on you entirely.

There are no restrictions on the time or quantity, you can submit the ads on your own schedule, any time of the day, and you can make as many as you want. There is no shortage of work in this field.

Ross will show you all the exact system that he used to make money by posting ads. According to him the system works by itself. Once your ads are submitted, they’ll become a source of money that you can benefit from continuously. So, you don’t have to attach your self to the computer for the whole day, you can do other activities that you normally do.

With this system you will have access to large networks of thousands of companies to work with. You can choose the companies by category or how profitable they are.

You can either use the free methods or the paid methods to post your ads, both will make good money for you. However, with paid methods, you can be making money instantly. If you decide to take the paid option, you will be given over $200 in free credit to start with. That way, you’re guaranteed to make some instant money, without spending your own money.

In order to work for these companies, you just have to register with them, which is does not cost you anything (registration is free) and not complicated at all. After submitting a few ads, you could start seeing money show up in your online account. The amount that you make depends on the number of Ads you post. Ross guarantees that you could earn back your membership fee multiple times over within just a day or two with no problem at all.

You’ll be provided with everything you need to get started including some sample info that you can just copy and paste into the forms, along with our complete step-by-step System.

With this method you will never have to own your own website, sell anything, and contact customers directly. You have more than 10,000 companies to pick from that are from different categories.

The payments are made on a weekly basis by many companies. You can receive you payment in many different ways including check, wire transfer, direct deposit, and PayPal. The package includes 4 bonus products and the price is $49.95. At that price you can “go to school” on the system and create your own or use theirs!

Note from WE Magazine: Although we have not purchased the Legit Online Jobs System and Membership, WE Magazine for Women realizes that many of our readers are looking for new opportunities to make more money, have a residual income or just make some pocket change. WE recommend this program because of the good reviews it is getting on the Internet and with Clickbank. Generally speaking, if it were not worth looking into, Clickbank would have removed the opportunity by now. This program is consistently updated with new information, new programs and new content so members can use it for years and make a living online. This is NOT a get rich quick program. You MUST do the work. But if you do, you could make between $50 and $500 a day once the system is set up.

Check out Legit Online Jobs Today!

Here are 3 tips from Joy Mangano:

1. Keep a small inventory of last minute gifts in your home, including ‘good for everyone’ options; a beautiful bottle of olive oil, or a box of luxurious truffle chocolates.

2. With busy holiday schedules, ordering online can be a lifesaver – have items delivered to your doorstep in two business days.

3. Put together a basket of necessities with a twist, i.e. unique household organizers and gadgets.

Tired of closet chaos? Look forward to opening that door and seeing how these hangers change your everyday life, de-cluttering and making it easy to see what’s actually in your closet. A colorful sight to behold, these highly-touted hangers give you reason to celebrate as they organize and practically double your available space. Whether you get several sets in different colors to separate winter from summer clothes, casual from formal dresses or simply stay the course with one favorite hue, these are the best gift you can give yourself, or your friends.

Check out: Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers The Perfect Gift Holiday Set – $12.00

FYI: As of November 2010, over 300 million Huggable Hangers by Joy Mangano had sold in the past ten years.

Editor’s Note: as of the posting of this product review, these hangers are not available on Home Shopping Network. You can find the 24 pack brass set for $24.00, or the 24 pack with elegant tote for $24.95

There are only 9 shopping days before Christmas! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE WE MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING GUIDE TODAY!

She also knew she wanted to help other victims, especially those who needed financial assistance for treatments. Macarena followed her heart and created the Badges of Courage Foundation, a non-profit organization that pays tribute to her family and helps raise funds to provide financial assistance to patients who are struggling with breast cancer.

This past summer while attending an Upside Thinking business women’s networking event, Macarena, a graphic designer, was introduced to Debra Cortese, an artist and handbag designer. The two women instantly decided to collaborate and together they created the Healing Badge of Courage, a custom designed, limited edition, soft-sculpture for the Badges of Courage Foundation.

Badges of Courage are pillow-like soft-sculptures made to resemble the female breast. They are handmade by women who have been directly or indirectly affected by breast cancer. They are designed and hand-beaded with love and a desire to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors. Every Badge of Courage includes an inspirational word on the back.

The fabric print for the Healing Badge Limited Edition features a Cortese Design ‘Healing Pink Mussaenda”, one of a series of custom designed images that emanate with the healing energies of nature. Macarena and Debra selected this pattern for its sensuous light and warm red/pink tones. The pattern is based on an image that Cortese photographed of a voluptous mussaenda that grows at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida.

Badges of Courage Foundation is focused not only on helping cancer patients the tranquility and hope they need in fighting this disease, but also on creating collectible and functional products that continually reinforce the positive messages of love and healing. They are already working on designs for a new line of products that will include the Courage Clutch, a hand-beaded small purse meant to give women courage and inspiration, as well as a series of Badges of Courage cushion covers.

For more information on the Badges of Courage Foundation, visit their website at: <http://www.badgesofcouragefoundation.org> or call 305-529-1174.

Editor’s note: I met Macarena during the Empowered Women’s Business Summit in Miami last Month and was so excited about what she was doing that I immediately asked her to submit her story.  These Badges of Courage are even more beautiful in person. Be sure to check them out.