Furriers Tell Enviro-Fibs
Apparently, furriers who push their pelts as “green” think that we were all born yesterday. Members of PETA and Concordia Animal Rights Association (CARA) along with our favorite hockey star, Georges Laraque , teamed up outside the North American Fur and Fashion Exposition of Montréal (NAFFEM) yesterday to set the record straight: CARA-ful! That fur is toxic! Claims that mink coats and fox-fur hats are eco-friendly couldn’t be further from the truth .
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The Really Low-Down
Bravo to the good folks at CBS 5 in San Francisco for running with a chilling Swedish investigative report on the down industry . In case you think that the down filling in coats and pillows is gathered by a kindly farmer who just follows molting birds around all day and fills a sack with their lost feathers, here’s an eye-opener: An investigative team from the Swedish TV show Cold Facts went undercover on goose farms in Poland, Hungary, and China and videotaped workers yanking fistfuls of feathers out of live birds, a process that a veterinarian contacted by CBS 5 described as “torture.” At one farm, a worker is shown using a needle and thread to sew a goose’s skin back together after the skin had been ripped apart during plucking. Makes that down comforter seem less comforting, doesn’t it?
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Foodista Haiku Contest Winner!
Last month was national poetry month, to celebrate we held our own Foodista Food Haiku Contest. After many delicious, hilarious and thought-provoking entries, we’re proud to announce Cathy Dellinger, from North Danville, Vermont, United States, as the winner of the Foodista Haiku Contest! Thank you all so much for joining in on the fun! Cathy Dellinger’s Winning Haiku: Shy asparagus Peeking through quiet spring earth Seeking salad bowl. Fantastic Honorable Mentions: Deborah Berlin-Berger Oh! Jalapenos! Eating them a hot delight, Next day; not so much.
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Label Love: Quail Does Vintage For The Modern Girl
Quail founder and designer Michelle Nguyen Williams finds inspiration for her eclectic line just about everywhere — her fashionable BFFs, vintage finds from thrift stores, busy LA living — and is able to find beauty in just about all aspects of life. This results in a line designed for the modern girl who is one part fabulously glamorous, one part down-to-earth casual, 2 parts colorful and quirky, and just a tad nostalgic
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Giant Inflatable Soccer Ball
This giant inflatable soccer ball is great for kids who enjoy playing in the backyard. This large 40″ soccer ball is sure to keep the kids busy and laughing all summer long. $99.95 @ Hammacher Schlemmer
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Look Here, San Antonio …
Forget the Alamo; There’s something else for Texans to remember—the imprisonment of Tilly the orca : Today, PETA’s billboard went up near SeaWorld San Antonio to remind Texans not to mess with marine mammals. Our plea to free Tilly and other captive wild animals comes on the heels of last week’s congressional hearing about marine abuse ment parks, to which PETA submitted testimony urging a ban on the confinement of orcas and other wild animals at SeaWorld and other profiteering prison-parks.
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Brand New Website
We are proud to announce the launch of our brand new website ! We designed the site to be much easier to navigate and offer you a better user experience. The two main sections of the site are “Get Help” and “Take Action” In the “ Get Help ” section you can find out how to get one-on-one support, learn about cancer, find resources in your area and watch survivorship interviews. In the Take Action section you can find out how to get involved in our advocacy efforts, take part in our events, and learn about our LIVE STRONG Leaders program.
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Hot In The Hive: Cheri Bento Box
When it comes to preparing for lunch at work, usually I… well, don’t. As much as buying take-out every day burns a whole in my wallet, sometimes I’m just too lazy in the morning to do anything but dress myself and down my mandatory 2 cups of coffee before I hit the road.
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Craft Corps Giveaway Final Day: 5 Signed Copies of the book!
Craft Corps is officially out on shelves tomorrow–I can hardly believe it! Thanks to everyone who has come here every day, over the past 25, to participate in the celebratory giveaways. I thought I’d end the contest one, ok five, last giveaways–signed copies of the book!Today’s Giveaway: FIVE Signed Copies of Craft Corps!How to Win:POST A COMMENT HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS (BY 8AM CT ON
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Stride Rite and Robeez Giving Back to Moms This Mother’s Day (w. giveaway)
Moms are always giving so in honor of Mother’s Day, Stride Rite is hosting ” Giving Back to Moms ,” the ultimate Stride Rite and Robeez contest on Facebook from May 3rd through May 10th. Visit the StrideRite Facebook page or the Robeez Facebook page to share why you think they you a super mom and post a picture to illustrate your answer and be entered to win! GIVEAWAY : Win a $40 gift card to Stride Rite by completing the following Tweet: “I want @TechSavvyMama @StrideRite @Robeez 2 know I’m a super mom because….” Then come back here and leave a link to your Tweet in your comment
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Stylehive’s Stylescopes Has Your Perfect Summer Tote In Mind!
True, it’s only the beginning of May, but as I always say, it’s never too early to start thinking about your summer plans! Whether they involve a whole lot of shopping, jet-setting far and wide, catching some rays at all the best beaches, or just taking it easy and lounging poolside, you’re gonna need the perfect summer tote bag to keep all your personal belongings safe and close at hand. But as any true fashionista knows, the possibilities in the realm of totes are just about as endless as the long summer nights ahead, so why not let the stars be your guide and see what Stylehive’s Stylescopes has in mind to best equip your sign’s style?
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Victoria Beckham‘s Style – Love it or Hate it?
Photo from fOTOGLIF Victoria Beckham really knows how to bring herself, and look absolutely stunning among the crowd. From an ex-Spice girl star, to a wife, a mother and now a fashion designer, I definitely like this fine lady. We may have different opinions about how she dresses up but for me, she definitely inspires! Every style that she brings, whether old or new, is followed and admired
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Snapfish Photo Jewelry (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Cori who plans to make a keepsake box for her mother with her $50 gift card from Snapfish! I’m a huge fan of keepsake jewelry and have always wondered how the Snapfish silver jewelry (starting at $39.99) with the photo charms turn out in real life. Thanks to Snapfish, I was able to create my own photo jewelry that turned out beautifully and was constantly complimented by my coworkers! My main concern was that the photos would be too small or the pictures would fall out but neither were an issue
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Snapfish Photo Jewelry (w. giveaway)
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Black Mountain Jewelry (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Kelly who won a custom Tree of Life pendant that will be handmade by Black Mountain Jewelry! Black Mountain Jewelry is a company that I’ve fallen in love with because of their gorgeous designs that use beautiful materials, concern about how their jewelry making practices impact their local environment, and because founders, Mark and Carla Mead, are just always so wonderful! Mark and Carla hand make all of their incredible pieces out of reclaimed and recycled materials, purchase responsibly sourced gems from companies whose mining practices don’t violate human rights, and give 5% of each sale to children’s charities like Jewelers for Children .
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Microsoft Mice (w. giveaways)
Congratulations to Kim, Jodi, Mariana, Heather, and Ana as the fastest commenters who also entered my other Mother’s Day giveaways. Each is receiving a mouse of their choice thanks to Microsoft! Being a busy mom on the go who is constantly connected to the computer, I love my Microsoft Wireless mice. I get lots of mice to try but honestly my favorites are the Microsoft ones
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide is Here!
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9 and it isn’t too early to start shopping for the special woman in your life or dropping hints about what would be an appropriate gift for all the TLC you are constantly providing to your little ones. This year’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide will be different from past gift guides
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Compilation of Favorites (w. giveaways)
I promised more reviews and giveaways of some of my new favorites for Mother’s Day and here they are! Please leave a comment for each item you are interested in winning. Comments will close on Monday and all eligible entries must include an e-mail address or Twitter handle! Thanks! Jawbone ICON (giveaway) One of the only times I get to talk on the phone with my Mom is during my 7 minute ride between work and picking up the kids each afternoon where I find myself cramming in as many important details about the day as possible.
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Tiny Prints Greetings (w. giveaway)
Congratulations to Stephanie who won 25 free Tiny Prints Greeting Cards! Do you ever find that important milestones sneak up on you and the selection at the nearby drugstore, grocery store, card store just aren’t cutting it? Say goodbye to agonizing over the perfect greeting card thanks to Tiny Print Greetings! I’ve always been a fan of Tiny Prints but their new Tiny Prints Greetings service allows you to choose the perfect greeting card, personalize it with your own message and photo, and send it to your home in just a few clicks! With 24 hour access, you can shop for cards from the comfort of your computer at your convenience. Set automatic event reminders or schedule cards in advance so you never miss a loved one’s important milestone.
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Infant “Mommy” Tattoo T-Shirt
Tattoos hurt, but this infant tee shirt feels right. It’s designed with the classic “Mommy” heart tattoo on the upper arm and is made for children age 6-12 months. $19.95 @ Spoon Sisters
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 25: Card Box Set from Sandi Genovese!
Name: Sandi GenoveseGig(s): Host of The Scrapbook ShowgramExcerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 23): “VH: Is there a moment from your childhood connected to craft that really stands out for you?SG: Growing up, we didn’t have a junior high school in our district. We went to elementary school through eighth grade and then straight to high school
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Craft Corps Giveaway Day 25: Card Box Set from Sandi Genovese!