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Craft Corps at Renegade Craft Fair!
This just in! I’m going to be doing the very 1st Craft Corps book signing this weekend at the Renegade Craft Fair in Austin. Come on down and see me on Sunday at 1:00p at the Stitch Lab booth–don’t be late, because I’ll only have 25 copies to sell!Oh but wait, there’s more! Everyone who buys Craft Corps there or brings me one to sign they’ve purchased elsewhere, will get a free ball of
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Craft Corps at Renegade Craft Fair!
Bonjour from….
As many of you may know, I was supposed to embark on m y World Tour this week by attending several events held at the Cannes Film Festival. While t his sounded like a spectacular opportunity to take the Tech Savvy Mama brand global, it has gone au revoir or kaput. However, I was able to take a fab ulous trip last week While it wasn’t on Swiss Air or Lufthansa as pl anned and didn’t involve a passport, I was upgra de d to the A group and was able to choose my own seat on this flight: Rather than spending time in the South of France, I was still able to enjoy some great beach time
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Movie Monday: Zombieland
If you dig zombies and are looking for a good time in the movie department, check out 2009′s Zombieland. It’s got blood; it’s got laughs; it’s got knitwear!Abigail Breslin as “Little Rock”, wearing a super slouchy, Ribbed BeanieWoody Harrelson as “Tallahassee”, wearing and earth-toned striped, Knit BeanieRecommended Knitting:Shady Beanie (by me for Caron)
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Movie Monday: Zombieland
Tech Savvy Guest: Caroline from Smarty Pants Mama Shares her Favorite Money Saving Sites
Smarty Pants Mama, aka Caroline, combines her expertise in technology, education and consulting to reach out to fellow moms through Smarty Pants Mama . She finds Smarty Pants Mama to be a great resource for moms, new and veteran, looking for ways of being a smart mama! Caroline is a true smart mom whose money saving ways have been featured on a Miami – WSVN segment on The Groce ry Game where she shared her insights on how smart shopping can save mom hundreds of dollars of month. Caroline and I have known each other in real life for years and today she’s here to share a couple of her favorite ways to save her family money
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Tech Savvy Guest: Caroline from Smarty Pants Mama Shares her Favorite Money Saving Sites
BitMoms Blog Network is Looking for Moms Who Blog
This week I visited sunny Fort Lauderdale visiting the North American headquarters of BitDefender . I met the team, learned all about BitDefender’s suite of internet security products, and had the opportunity to sit down to define the BitMoms Blog Network! The BitMoms Blog Network will be comprised of an exclusive group of moms who will enjoy benefits such as: Opportunity to win a full conference sponsorship to BlogHer 2010 in New York City $200 sponsorship towards a blog conference of your choice Exclusive article to share on your blog written by industry experts to be shared with your readers each month Access to security industry experts for quotes and interviews Personalized business cards with your name, blog title, and blog URL that feature the BitMoms Blog Network logo to show that you are part of our exclusive group! Invitations to roundtable discussions about upcoming products In exchange, we are looking for bloggers who will: Write about the monthly topic on your personal site Host giveaways Be involved in BitMoms by following us on Twitter, actively participating in the BitMoms Community by completing your profile, posting to the forums, etc. Place the BitMoms Blog Network logo on your page Host a yearly meetup for mom bloggers in your area sponsored by BitMoms If participating in the BitMoms Blog Network sounds like something you would like to be considered for, please fill out this form .
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BitMoms Blog Network is Looking for Moms Who Blog
Mobility Scooters – 3 Wheel or 4 Wheel
Mobility Scooters are often the perfect solution for those who have difficulty walking, but want to maintain their independence and manage everyday tasks on their own. It is important that you choose mobility scooters that fit your lifestyle, abilities and plans. Considerations such as where and when the mobility scooter will be used, weight capacity, battery life, maneuverability, ease of transport, scooter speed and leg room can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your scooter. You may consider getting more than one scooter to cover indoor mobility, shopping and portability plus all-terrain mobility, long distances and comfort. Two very difference vehicles. Mobility scooters are not a good option for those who cannot sit erect for long periods or do not have the manual dexterity or strength to operate the controls.
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Mobility Scooters – 3 Wheel or 4 Wheel
Types of Mobility Scooters
A mobility scooter – sometimes called a power scooter or disability scooter – is simply a motorized device powered by an electrical system with a rechargeable battery. The seat sits over two rear wheels and there is a flat area for your feet. Handlebars are used to steer. If you have difficulty walking, or can’t walk at all, mobility scooters can be a fantastic way to get around the house, neighborhood, supermarket, zoo, airport – you name it. Scooter types vary widely. Some are lightweight and compact – great for running errands, but you wouldn’t be comfortable for long. Some are narrow and others are heavy, wide and stable. Some have knobby wheels for rough terrain, but you wouldn’t want to take them into the supermarket. Vastly different features and uses explains why so many people end up with more than one power scooter. Types of Mobility Scooters 3 Wheel Indoor / Outdoor Scooters - For use inside and/or outside the home, these 3-wheeled scooters have two wheels in back and one in front. Makes for a tight turning radius and lots of leg room. 3 Wheel Travel Scooters - Compact and able to negotiate narrow places and tight spaces, these lightweight 3-wheeled travel scooters are specially designed for fast and easy assembly and dis-assembly. 3-Wheel Travel Scooters are perfect for outings, vacations, shopping or errands. When outdoors, use only only on even, paved surfaces. 3 Wheel Heavy Duty Scooters - Heavy duty scooters are built for larger-framed individuals and have rider weight capacity ranges from 300 lbs up. Powerful vehicles with lots of features, plus the tight turning radius found in 3-wheeled scooters.
5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Mobility Scooter
A mobility scooter is an investment that should be made wisely. Take some time to research the various options and really make sure you’re getting the scooter that makes the most sense for your lifestyle, size, and use. Before choosing a mobility scooter, answer these 5 very important questions: 1. Are you physically capable of operating a mobility scooter? If you can sit upright for long periods of time and have the dexterity and strength in both hands to safely steer and operate the controls, you are most likely a good candidate for a powered mobility scooter. If you need special seating options such as positioning pads or you have a disability that requires your legs to be elevated and/or you have limited dexterity or no hand strength you may want to take a look at Power Wheelchairs . Power chairs are controlled with a joystick mounted on the armrest so they can be maneuvered with one hand. More advanced steering options are available for those who can’t use their hands. Power chairs also offer more seating options and legrest options (legrests are not available on mobility scooters). 2. How much weight must the scooter carry
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5 Things to Consider when Choosing a Mobility Scooter
Danica McKellar Feeling ‘Much More Normal’ in Second Trimester
Michael Kovac/FilmMagic In an effort to ward off “big blob” syndrome, expectant actress Danica McKellar says she’s staying fit with maternity workout DVDs. “Exercising makes my muscles feel good, it gets the energy and blood pumping,” she tells PEOPLE Moms & Babies at Sunday’s Pregnancy Awareness Month kick-off, held at Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills
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Danica McKellar Feeling ‘Much More Normal’ in Second Trimester
Happiness Comes in 3’s
June 7 is a very special day for our CEO Doug Ulman and for our good friend, Tony Hsieh, author of Delivering Happiness : A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose and CEO of Zappos . Doug is celebrating his 33rd birthday and Tony is celebrating the launch of his new book and what he hopes to be the start of a movement of Delivering Happiness
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Happiness Comes in 3’s
BumpWatch: Mario Lopez’s Blue Belle
Stephen J. Cohen/FilmMagic Ta-da! Mario Lopez proudly shows off girlfriend Courtney Mazza ‘s growing belly at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby , held at Churchill Downs in Louisville
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BumpWatch: Mario Lopez’s Blue Belle
Ok, I lied–How about one more giveaway?
Even though I’m still working on picking winners from my Craft Corps Giveaway-A-Day, I’ve already got yet another way for you to win some free stuff! As you may know, I’m Caron International’s spokesperson. Because they’re really supportive of all that I do, they’ve generously offered to team up with Lark Books to offer FOUR winners each a signed copy of Craft Corps and $25 worth of yarn!All
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Ok, I lied–How about one more giveaway?
1 Trend, 3 Ways: Cool Kid-Friendly Scooters!
Celebrity tots are on the move! George Marsiaj and Ava Jackman kick up their heels on Micro ‘s triple-wheeled Mini Kick Scooter (see info below) while James Wilkie scoots to school on a sleek silver two-wheeler — with dad Matthew Broderick in tow. Bauer-Griffin (2); IN Is your little one itching for a new set of wheels? Not only are scooters a fun way for kids to burn off some energy, they’re eco-friendly too.
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1 Trend, 3 Ways: Cool Kid-Friendly Scooters!
Louisiana and Wisconsin latest states to run out of cash for appliances rebate money
Cash for appliances has closed in 11 states. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Web site for cash for appliances , Louisiana and Wisconsin are the latest states to close their rebate program.
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Louisiana and Wisconsin latest states to run out of cash for appliances rebate money
Family Photo: The Simpson-Wentzes Take a Hike
Juliano Garcia/INF Fresh off their Hawaiian vacation , the Simpson-Wentz family gets back to nature with a hike through Runyon Canyon Park in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Sunday.
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Family Photo: The Simpson-Wentzes Take a Hike
Spotted: Jerry O’Connell and His Barefoot Babies!
Nathanael Jones/Sam Sharma/Pacific Coast News Toting his twins, Jerry O’Connell was spotted bringing daughters Dolly Rebecca Rose (l) and Charlie Tamara Tulip (r) to play at an indoor gym Thursday in Los Angeles, Calif. The 16-month-old girls sported bare feet and matching smiles as they made their way in! The actor recently said that he and wife Rebecca Romijn consider date nights a top priority — and make use of the grandparents! “We throw the kids at them and then we’ll take off for a couple of hours,” Jerry explains
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Spotted: Jerry O’Connell and His Barefoot Babies!
Join our live mower/tractor chat at 12 noon ET on May 6
If you're in the market for a lawn mover or tractor or just want to cut better with your current machine, be sure to participate in the live chat we're planning for the Home & Garden blog on May 6 at 12 noon ET. Peter Sawchuk, the program leader in our Tech department who specializes in testing outdoor equipment, will answer your questions about buying, using, and maintaining mowers and tractors. “It's really just a good year to buy a lawn mower or tractor,” says Sawchuk, who spent two decades designing yard equipment for major manufacturers
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Join our live mower/tractor chat at 12 noon ET on May 6
The Wall Street Journal visits Consumer Reports
If you've ever wanted an outsider's insider's look at how Consumer Reports tests products, read ” Meet the Sticklers: New Demands Test Consumer Reports; Flying in Cat Fur ,” by The Wall Street Journal's About the House columnist Wendy Bounds . Bounds spent a day at our Yonkers, New York, headquarters, checking out the labs and learning about our testing methods, which the article describes as rigorous and sometimes byzantine: “In the lab, technicians are always developing ways to accelerate the wear and tear products normally experience over the course of years. Treadmills, for instance, get pounded repeatedly with a spinning metal drum imbedded with rubber green balls that mimic running feet.
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The Wall Street Journal visits Consumer Reports
BumpWatch: Amy Adams’ Splendid Stripes
JSGS/GSI Keeping fiancé Darren Le Gallo close, a cute and comfy Amy Adams smiles as she spends Saturday shopping at The Grove with friends and family. The Julie & Julia star, 35, is expecting her first child this month
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BumpWatch: Amy Adams’ Splendid Stripes
Gwyneth Paltrow: ‘The Simplest Things’ Bring Happiness
Peter Kramer/AP With an Academy Award, famous friends and a closet full of designer clothes to her name, Gwyneth Paltrow tells PARADE she finds happiness in the same place as most moms — at home. “Slowing down, cooking for my family, having kids that are healthy,” the Iron Man 2 star muses, “as corny as it sounds, the simplest things in life have made me so happy.” Pointing out that “it’s great to have success, it’s great to have money,” Paltrow, 37, adds, “I don’t want to give it away, but I know that if it was taken away, if I had my family, I would be OK.” Daughter Apple Blythe Alison , 6 this month , likes to bond with mom over dress up
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Gwyneth Paltrow: ‘The Simplest Things’ Bring Happiness