With such a wide array of comfortable walking shoes saturating the market, it’s hard enough trying to find the best pair for you without a convincing gimmick. Reebok has recently unveiled a new collection called the EasyTone. Comfortable walking shoes designed to “take the gym with you” wherever you go. With built-in balance pods to create instability in your step, the pods in these comfortable walking shoes actually force you to stabilize yourself like you would if you were walking on dry sand.

These comfortable walking shoes claim to help tone three vital (and problem) areas in women’s legs; hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and the calves. Cute and chic, these designs are pretty great looking. Too good to be true? Lets try these comfortable walking shoes out and report back.

Planning any outdoor trips this summer? If so, you’ll be happy to read what we’ve prepped for you. Wet sneakers on a camping or hiking trip are anything but fun. These water shoes will let you carry on with your adventures even when you come face to face with a river, lake, stream, or a puddle.

Water shoes are no longer in the style of aqua socks. Much cooler, these Keen water shoes are really fun. Aesthetically pleasing, these water shoes are sort of like a ballerina flat’s distant amphibious cousin. With sporty tread to keep you steady on slippery rocks and a comfortable elastic strap to prevent slipping, these water shoes are a great buy at only $40.00.

Remember Teva’s? They have come a long way. These Teva water shoes are styled more like sandals. With a breathable top panel, durable nylon straps, and a gripped outsole these water shoes have all the features of a cross trainer with the breathability and ease of a sandal.

If you’re not quite ready to let go of your sneakers, than these New Balance water shoes are just for you. With quick drying materials, these water shoes actually push water away for faster drying after a dip (or slip) in a lake. With water resistant uppers and fully equipped tread outsoles, these water shoes are essential.

It’s one thing to say what you’re New Year’s resolution will be, and it’s another to actually do it. I’m one of those that never stick to their resolutions. But with this top 5 like list, I’ll be on a good start with my 2009 resolutions.

5. To find more time to cook
I love to cook, but I’m not the best at it. My first 2009 resolution is to find the time to cook more so I can become a better cook. With the 11-piece Kinetic Cookware Set I can force myself to cook after spending the money on this wonderful cookware set.

11-piece Kinetic Cookware Set, $109.99 at Drugstore.com FREE SHIPPING OVER $25

4. To jog every weekend
I always wake up on Saturday mornings feeling lazy and super sluggish. And that’s why I stay home and watch the Soap network while drinking my coffee, while I should be out jogging for 30 minutes. Hopefully, a pair of Adidas ClimaCool Ozweego CC Running Shoe will get me off the couch. Afterall, I can catch the Beverly Hills 90210 and O.C. re-runs at a later time.

Adidas ClimaCool Ozweego CC Running Shoe, $79.95 at ShoeMall.com

3. To give my face the skincare treatment it deserves
Taking care of your face can knock off plenty of years and give you the glow and radiance all women are seeking for. I’ve never cared much about giving my face the right skincare treatment, but it’s important to do so and that’s what I plan on doing with the Turnaround 15-Minute Facial Skincare by Clinique. With its advanced cocktail, this skincare facial exfoliates and soothes the skin, while removing dirt and dead skin cells from your face.

Turnaround 15-Minute Facial Skincare by Clinique, $50.50 at StrawberryNET.com

2. To spend less money on shoes
My shoe fetish has cost me a lot of money in the past. And with these economic times it would be smart to spend my money wisely. But, that doesn’t mean I have to stop buying shoes. Finding affordable and trendy shoes like the Strappy Platform Sandal will give me a head start on my Spring fashions without having to spend hundreds of dollars.

Strappy Platform Sandals, $25 at NewportNews.com

1. To relax more
The year 2008 was very hectic and stressful in both my professional and personal life. In 2009 I’d like to give myself more time to relax and calm down. The Passion Aromatherapy will be a great start on that New Year resolution.

Passion Aromatherapy, $24.94 at BuyMePerfume.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!!

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Time to start off fresh and clean and with a drive to stay fit and healthy. Once you find the drive, then you’ll need the outfit to get you pumped up and ready to go. Here’s your budget friendly 2009 workout outfit for less than $150.

The shoes are the most important. Whether you’re walking or running, in sweat pants or work clothes, all you really need for a right workout is a pair of Reebok Close N Go Fitness Shoes.

Reebok Close N Go Fitness Shoes, $59.99 at DicksSportingGoods.com

Enhance this year’s workout clothes with colors that are bright and happy, rather than dark and dull. You’ll be working off that fat anyway; so don’t worry about looking slim in a black workout outfit. Go for a bright white Adidas Competition Warm Up Top and feel good about your workout.

Adidas Competition Warm Up Top, $39 at Adidas.com

The Nike ‘Perfect’ Dri-FIT Pants are indeed perfect. With a wide waistband and slightly flared side slits on the bottoms of the leg, this pair of workout pants will leave comfortable and confident during your workout.

Nike ‘Perfect’ Dri-FIT Pants, $35.90 at Nordstrom.com

With a pair of Josie Gloves you will no longer use the cold as an excuse to not jog on your weekend mornings. After you’re jog’s done, you can take these trendy fingerless gloves anywhere with you.

Josie Gloves, $12.50 at Roxy.com

You got the shoes, the workout top, the workout pants, and a trendy and warm accessory. All that for just $147.39 and with a few bucks left to buy yourself a refreshing bottle of water after your workout. So, not only are you getting fit in 2009, you’re also looking out for you budget.

Take a peek at these best sellers…some of the clothes are so cute, I might get off my butt and use that gym membership I’m paying for!

Danskin Meditate on Cotton Wide Waist Crop Pant in black or grey

This Women’s Cotton Mesh Longer Length Tank Top is a perfect layering basic whether you’re chanting “om” or running out to coffee in jeans and flip flops.

Keep the girls in place during your workouts…

Women’s Triathlon Floral Print Tri-Bra Top

Are leggings still trendy? Doesn’t matter, if leggings are your style definitely go for the luxe leggings with lycra. Lycra makes legs look fabulous. Danskin.com has leggings in every color your wardrobe could wish for.

Like This: LifePod in Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag

Why: Imagine you’re having a beach bonfire with your friends and the only thing missing is the music. That’s where the LifePod in Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag comes in and saves the night.
This functional fashion handbag can hook up to your Ipod, Nano, Mini, PSP, MP3, Satellite Radio or CD Player and delivers your music through the water resistant speakers. The LifePod in Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag is not only a replacement for your stereo, but functions as a spacious and trendy handbag.

Available in Lax Pink and Lax Silver, the LifePod in Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag is up-to-date with the metallic trend. So, whether you’re in it for the music or not, the LifePod Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag will not disappoint.

Buy: LifePod in Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag, Sale Price $104 at Ebags.com

Top Five Reasons to buy a LifePod Rocksteady Stereo Beat Bag….

5. Outdoor Concerts- chilling on the grass inbetween sets you can keep the party going with your own tunes.

4. Rooftop parties & backyard BBQ’s- let the host provide the grub and you provide the playlist.

3. Gadget girls rock- your handbag becomes a portable party waiting to happen..

2. Make like Fergie and workout in the great outdoors- paparazzi optional.

1. Carrying a boom box on your shoulder is so 1985.

We checked out the gift guide at the Apple Store. You can get FREE SHIPPING on iPods, Macbooks, and Apple TV. Gadgets make great gifts for Dads & Grads (’tis the season after all) but you don’t have to be gift shopping to take advantage of free shipping…So here’s an ad I clipped for you, click it and happy shopping!

Dedicate this iPod to Dad. Free gift wrapping. Free engraving. Free Shipping. Shop Now.

One of my favorite Apple inventions is the partnership with Nike and the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. Whether you’re a marathon runner or a newbie beginner like me, tracking your progress online is a powerful motivator. The little chip in your Nike running shoe talks to your iPod during your workout. When you get home, plug in the iPod nano and chart your mileage, calories burned, and other of fun fitness stuff.

I’ve been using it on my “runs” (more like my jog/walks, gotta start somewhere!) and it’s great. We my Dad an iPod nano for Christmas and loaded it with his favorites. If he can charge his iPod, he can use the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. So whether your Dad is sporty and athletic or just strolls for his health, give him some sleek comfy shoes and a high-tech way to make the workouts fun and productive.

The Nike + iPod Sport Kit is only $29 at apple.com. You can find tons of styles of Nike running shoes that are compatible with the iPod nano: search Like.com for Men’s Nike shoes OR Women’s Nike shoes to find your favorite Nike shoe colors and styles.