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Shaka Laka® has spent the past 5 years developing island-inspired lip balms, sunscreen lotions, stick sunscreen and hand sanitizers.

All of the products are made on Da Biggah Island of Utah and many are sold in 100% biodegradable packaging.

We had the chance to try Shaka Laka® Lip Blaka™ (SPF 15) in a variety of mouthwatering island flavors, as well as the Sun Blaka™.

Pineapple Express and the other lip balms (Classic Coconut, Exotic Berry, Maui Mint, Island Ice, etc.) contain vitamin E and aloe vera. They also offer UVA/UVB protection while leaving your lips tasty and chap-free.

Shaka Laka's Surfah Stick offers stronger protection with SPF 30+ and comes in two flavors, Mellow Mint and Tropical Tsunami.

The Sun Blaka™ is also SPF 30+ with a tropical piña colada fragrance. It's perfect for summer activities since it's highly water/sweat resistant with Z-Cote™. When you don't want to get your hands greasy, you can try the unscented Face Stick™.

You can't go wrong with any of Shaka Laka's products during the summer since they offer protection from the sun as well as dryness - all with a delicious taste of island life.

Prices vary from Shaka Laka {shop now}

Printable Swanky Lingerie Collection Set

Posh Pixels Design Studio is a chic and fun source for all things printable. If you're planning a party, a bridal shower, a baby shower or just a girls' night, Posh Pixels has plenty of stylish themes from which to choose.

Plus, you can purchase pre-made party supplies or print them yourself at home.

The feminine and sexy Printable Swanky Lingerie Collection Set is just perfect for a bridal shower or a night of fun with the girls.

The set includes PDF files of stickers, craft circles, mini cards and mini envelopes, so you can print them as many times as you want.

I just love the combination of pink and black along with scalloped edges and the occasional damask-style flourish. The illustrated mannequins feature cute and curvy lingerie, making them easy to embellish after printing with rhinestones, glitter or even ribbon.

The circle stickers (just a little bigger than 3/4" in diameter) are the perfect size to decorate a Hershey's Kiss; the decorative circles would make excellent cupcake toppers; the mini cards and enveloped are ideal for invites or thank you notes!

Bottom line, the Printable Swanky Lingerie Collection Set is seriously irresistible.

$18 from Posh Pixels Design Studio {shop now}

Yantra Mat

The Yantra Mat is an interesting concept for yoga enthusiasts - a spiked mat that uses the healing power of acupressure to help relieve pain and stress.

The Yantra Mat has 8,820 plastic spiky acupressure points that release endorphins and oxytocin in your system to improve circulation, quality of sleep, clarity and focus.

It's a unique way to spice up your yoga routine (a modern-day, gentle version of the ancient Indian nail bed) and has been known to increase your natural pain-relieving and "feel-good" hormones.

$59 to $79 from Yantra Mat {shop now}

REMOVEEZ

Finally, a product that can get virtually any substance off your skin without scrubbing, struggling and smelling. REMOVEEZ is designed to remove a wide variety of stubborn, hard-to-remove stains and substances from your skin while remaining pleasantly fragrant and safe to use.

REMOVEEZ has natural cleaning ingredients like citrus oils, along with aloe, calendula and bee pollen - a blend that's been dermatologist tested and free of parabens, phthalates and PPGs.

Just apply REMOVEEZ directly to the area to be cleaned and gently massage it until the substance has dissolved.

So, you're probably wondering what you can use REMOVEEZ on. Permanent marker stains? Check.

Sticky Band-Aid residue? Check. How about adhesives, grease, sap, tar, wax, etc.? The list goes on and on, but REMOVEEZ legitimately works like a charm.

Plus, it's available in awesome scents: Lavender/Orange, Eucalyptus/Orange, Coconut/Orange and Clove/Orange.

REMOVEEZ comes in pocket-sized 1.75 oz bottles, so definitely buy a few and keep one at home, one in your purse and one in the car to handle any sticky situations you might find yourself (or the kids) in.

$9 from Amazon and select boutiques {shop now}

Kourelou Small Shoulder Bag

The Kourelou Small Shoulder Bag is maslinda's signature design, with genuine leather handles and full lining.

Each bag is made from a small rug ("kourelou") made of recycled strips of cotton jersey fabrics.

No two Kourelou bags are exactly the same and hence feature different color combinations. All of them are vibrant, bold and beautiful.

The bag is lined in contrasting fabric and has a small pocket inside.

A portion of each Kourelou Bag sale goes to PLATFORMA, a not-for-profit organization for urban culture based in Athens.

$90 ~ save 15% with code myshoppingconnection at checkout from maslinda {shop now}

Moonlight Earrings

etincelle design's Moonlight Earrings are a modern take on the organic nature-inspired leaf motif.

The handcrafted silver thread-on earrings are accent-hammered and rough brushed in places for texture and contrast.

They feature 925 standard silver wire and measure about 5cm high and 2cm wide. The Moonlight Earrings are lightweight, delicate and elegant.

$30 from etincelle design {shop now}

Alphabet Photography

Sticks and Stones' artful alphabet photography is a charming and personal gift for any special occasion.

The family behind Sticks and Stones has been collecting "letter" photos for years and offers an extensive selection of beautiful photos from which to choose.

You can spell out virtually anything you'd like, and once you've chosen all your letters, you can select a framing style, as well.

$119 - $199 ~ save 15% on purchase with code MYSHOP from Sticks and Stones {shop now}

Perfect Bronze and Transform

Xen-Tan Premium Sunless Tan has two simple and easy solutions for getting that beautiful glow this spring and summer - Perfect Bronze and Transform.

Perfect Bronze comes in a compact and is truly a brown-based tanner (not a hint of glitter or orange "fake bake" color).

The transparent Perfect Bronze powder enhances the look of healthy, tanned skin and goes on smoothly over clean skin or your favorite foundation.

Just apply a light sweep on your face for an added glow.

Transform is a gradual self-tanner for the rest of your body - a light body lotion that will give you a natural-looking sunless tan when applied daily.

I saw a bit of added color even after the first application, but after a week of using Transform, my skin has a noticeable yet healthy tan that looks real - not out of a bottle.

One of my primary problems with most self-tanners is the smell and greasy feel of the lotion. Transform solves both of these problems for me. The lotion applies easily and doesn't leave behind any greasy residue or stickiness.

Plus, it has a pleasant (not merely tolerable) fresh citrus-melon scent. The lotion is paraben-free and has natural ingredients like gingko biloba, shea butter and green tea.

You can use Transform on your face and body, but I opted to only use it on my body and saved Perfect Bronze for my face. I would highly recommend both of these products from Xen-Tan as an affordable and safer alternative to prolonged sun exposure or tanning beds.

For a limited time, Xen-Tan is giving away five blinged-out, Swarovski-crusted Perfect Bronze compacts to a handful of lucky Facebook fans.

To enter the contest, which ends May 1st, simply become a fan of Xen-Tan on Facebook.

$35 for Perfect Bronze & $20 for Transform ~ to save 35% on any product, enter code xentansweeps at check out on April 27, 2010 ~ from Xen-Tan {shop now}

Trainerball

G2 Lifestyles' Trainerball is an affordable way to tone your abs - and with the exercise instructions printed right on the ball, it couldn't be any easier.

The Trainerball has 12 exercises on it, but you can also access full video instructions online. The ball comes in two sizes and includes a hand pump for inflation.

The ball is long-lasting and durable (it has anti-burst technology), but it's also made from a phthalate-free material, making it non-toxic.

Choose from charcoal grey or red.

$29.95 from G2 Lifestyles {shop now}

FUR by J Mikel

FUR™ by J Mikel is a collection of soothing, cleansing products for dogs - especially those with sensitive skin or those prone to allergies.

FUR™ products are made from 100% cosmetic-grade ingredients (J Mikel worked at Aveda and other beauty brands prior to developing these products) and are perfectly pH balanced.

Their primary ingredient is Moringa Seed, a healthy and beneficial way to pamper a dog's skin while helping the coat repel dirt and dust.

FUR™'s mild formulas are gentle enough for daily use and leave coats shiny and manageable. The collection includes a Foaming Cleanser and a Foaming Detangler.

$20 each from FUR™ by J Mikel {shop now}