Celebrate Blu’s 9th birthday.  MONDAY, August 13th.  A 24-hour online celebration.  Sales/Contests + the launch of Dylan!  PLUS Bonus contests all weekend long.

TODAY’S CONTEST. win a pair of Nike LunarGlide + 4 shoes (you choose the color)! We will pick 3 WINNERS.

02. Take a photo of yourself + run it through Instagram. Put the number “9″ anywhere in the photo. (do not use Photo Shop to manipulate or add the number “9″ to your photo)

03. The photo must be of you. Size your photograph to 403 by 403 pixels and email the photo to bludomain@gmail.com. Deadline is 6 PM MST tonight.

04. FYI – our birthdays are legendary.  have fun and be creative with us. ditch work for a few hours and enter contests all week long.

1.  I am definitely thinking these will be a hit!  Man candles. I love that Yankee Candle is marketing to men.

2.  Other than all of the card ideas with $$, what can you get someone who is graduating from high school, middle school or just advancing to the next grade?  My favorite idea – buy a small dorm refrigerator, fill it with different beverages, a couple snacks and smack a bow on top. This gift will be a big hit!

3.  If you have been looking for a raw, organic brown rice protein instead of whey  - you have to check out Perfect Fit Protein!  Remember protein helps repair sore muscles from exercise.

4.  A college girl’s best friend .. anything from Vera Bradley!  Color, patterned bags are popular.  another graduation idea!

lately I have had this urge to shop, lose weight, make song playlists + learn how to make fun and fruity cocktails for the summer!

01.  spice up summer barbecue parties with these delicious cocktail recipes. the best part is that it’s a swatchbook with photos!

02.  here’s the skinny on the hottest new running, workout and healthy eating websites.  www.gorecess.com and www.skinnytaste.com and www.blogilates.com and www.skinnyrunner.com and www.runsforcookies.com and www.toneitup.com

03. just because it’s spring doesn’t mean you have to ditch your moccasins … just buy a new pair with color!  I’m in love with yellow!

04.  what I am listening to – the NEW Keane album Strangeland.  4 out of 5 stars!

I love all of these summer totes … especially the patterns and textures!

01. nothing would make the beach more enjoyable than this seriously cute beach bag! I especially love the big plastic pineapple. 

02.  brighten up your day with this shiny and shimmering beach bag by Free People!  drooling!

03. I love this simple and summery tote by Kate Spade.  A tote that is not limited to just the beach and the sand.

04. the perfect tote for the girl who loves to work, run errands and play.

i love this day, happy family members, yummy food + celebrating!  I look forward to Mother’s Day every year.

01. these see-through cosmetic cases by Tory Burch make it easy to find your essentials in a minute.  so cute for mom!

02.  having something pretty for spring, is a breathe of fresh air in every way!  Very intrigued by the color choices of the new Dylan Triple Zip Shoulder Bag by Linea Pelle: emerald, amethyst, black, saffron and sand.

03.  overly reward her for her super powers … buy her arm candy!  1 bracelet or many unique designs are fun for spring.

04.  starting her day off right is pretty important on Mother’s Day.  a casual, simple and calm brunch is always nice!  these look so yummy!

01. We all need a little indulgence at home.  These Magnum Mini’s are hard to resist. Only 160 calories! Available in all grocery stores.

02. There is something cool about a woman wearing a man’s watch.  I love this whole line of watches by Nixon.  I’m especially loving “The Camden” gold watch

03. Ah, Mother’s Day! It’s not too late to give her something really unique. I want this! 

04. I just have soooo much playing in this photo booth! NEW APP ALERT!