BECKY SHER | Hype Need help keeping keyboard clean?



Betcha can't identify that gunk that's stuck between the "E" and "R" keys on your computer keyboard. And know why the space bar doesn't work like it used to? Probably the grape Kool-Aid you spilled last week. It's time to get some help keeping your computer clean, and we know just the couple to do it. They're a pair of keyboard brushes: The "guy" (he's blue) has a set of stiff bristles to get rid of the stuff that gets caught between the keys. The "girl" (she's pink) has a pompom puff of fuzzy hair ideal for dusting your monitor.
And these folks are so cute that your pals will just think they're little tchotchkes. No one will ever suspect that they're really cleaning implements. Pick up a pair for 20 bucks at www.fredflare.com.
Bronze medal
Stuck in an office this summer? Yeah, so are we. And whether or not you like your job, it's no fun to see the sun shining outside when you know it will be long gone by the time you leave your desk.
But even if you can't spend your days basking on the beach, you can get a sun-kissed look that's more "bathing beauty" than "office intern." All it takes is a few great products and a steady hand. Our first pick for a glowing complexion is Glamazon, a liquid bronzer that you can wear alone or under makeup. It's a little tricky to get the hang of at first (the bronzer comes in a bottle with a nail polish-style brush, which can be sort of awkward). But once you've mastered the art of blending with the accompanying sponge, Glamazon ($26) is an easy way to get golden. Visit www.benefitcosmetics.com to buy or for store locations.
And once you've got your face glowing, give the rest of your body the same treatment. Our favorite mall beauty boutique, Bath and Body Works, has a new collection of True Blue Spa Tan-Do Attitude Sunless Tanning products. (Whew -- that's quite a name.) The line includes sunless tanners for face ($12), legs ($15) and body ($15). Smear some on, and your pals will swear you ditched work to trade your business suit for a bikini. Look for the Tan-Do Attitude collection at your local B & amp;BW store or check out www.bathandbodyworks.com for more information.
XBecky Sher writes Hype for Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. You can write to her at bsher@krtinfo.com.