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VIDEOS: Knitting 101 for CRAFT!
One of my favorite things about hosting TV’s “Knitty Gritty” was the ability to teach the masses how to knit, all in the comfort of their own living rooms. Thanks to the internet, I can still meet up with stitchers – on demand – through simple how-to videos.Whether you’ve never knit a stitch, or just need a little refresher, I’m here for you. So grab your needles and click on over to CRAFT’s 101
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VIDEOS: Knitting 101 for CRAFT!
Spain’s News of the Week: Take Two
As if Wednesday’s historic vote by the Catalan parliament in Spain to ban bullfighting wasn’t enough to make you scream “Olé,” we’ve just heard that oh-so-iconic Spanish design house Adolfo Dominguez S.A. has not only signed on to shun fur, it has also agreed not to purchase or sell exotic skins, clothing made from down plucked from live birds, or wool from Australian sheep who have endured the painful mulesing mutilation —meaning that they’ve have chunks of flesh cut off their backsides
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Spain’s News of the Week: Take Two
A "Tree" That Recharges Gadgets With the Sun’s Energy
Solar energy is becoming more mainstream than ever, with the production of solar panels in all forms, including soccer balls and heart-shaped roof toppers . The most recent introduction into the growing variety of sun-collecting gadgets is Greendix ’s solar-powered “fruit tree” that acts as a portable charging station. Its leaf-shaped solar panels charge up “energy apples,” which glow from green to red to show when they are “ripe” – or charged – and ready to use.
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A "Tree" That Recharges Gadgets With the Sun’s Energy
How to Use Gifts to Stay Connected with Others
Keep in Touch with Friends by Sharing a Journal. photo courtesy of The Travelling Journal Just about everyone has a long distance relationship– it could be a romantic one, a family member or a close friend. Job commitments, school obligations and military deployments take us away from the people we love
Consumer Advisory on Miracle-Gro Mouse Mischief
Countless consumers, knowing little to nothing about how to deal humanely with mice, buy the Ortho Home Defense MAX Kill & Contain Mouse Trap because it promises a quick, out-of-sight death, with “no mess.” But not so fast! PETA is hearing that numerous people have been horrified to discover squeaking mice inside the traps, alive and conscious but bloody and writhing from their injuries. After Scotts Miracle-Gro Company refused to respond to our letter detailing our concerns with these cruel devices, PETA filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission seeking action against the company for its misleading claims—and we’ve asked Scotts Miracle-Gro chair and CEO James Hagedorn to pull the traps from store shelves, as we believe that the company is violating the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
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Consumer Advisory on Miracle-Gro Mouse Mischief
Pork Chops, Pie and Pancakes
4 pork chops, 2 pasta dinners, 3 breakfast burritos, 4 slices of homemade pie, a dozen or so homemade cookies, several BBQ sandwiches, more Honey Stinger peanut butter bars than I care to remember, 6 pancakes, 6 pieces of sausage, 4 smoothies, too many Michelob Ultras, french toast, 2 turkey tenders, Pepsi Pot Roast and mashed potatoes, 1 “stolen” bike, and $1 million raised in the fight against cancer. This is the first 5 days of RAGBRAI
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Pork Chops, Pie and Pancakes
Plug In and Cool Off with Brands Unlimited M&M Products (giveaway)
Summer in DC has been hot and steamy as usual but feels especially worse after coming home from a two week stint in the San Francisco Bay Area where summer temps set records due to chilliness! If you are feeling the summer heat like I am, perhaps you need a Brands Unlimited M&M USB Fan ($14.50) to blow a cool breeze across your desk. This plug and play little fan doesn’t require an external power supply because it plugs right into your USB port.
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Plug In and Cool Off with Brands Unlimited M&M Products (giveaway)
Christmas in July Giveaway – Camera Straps, Apron, and Music
Tomorrow {Saturday} is the last day for the Christmas in July Giveaways. It has been such a pleasure to highlight these creative women and fabulous women who have joined the Mom-preneur Shops . Don’t forget to enter to win the Christmas in July Grand Prizes . I will announce all the winners on Monday! 1. A Full Apron , no ties, crossover back; 2 Huck Toweling Dish Towels; Two 100% Cotton Dish Cloths; and one pair Household gloves, a $50 value. Swanky Place sells designer aprons and kitchen accessories with classic style
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Christmas in July Giveaway – Camera Straps, Apron, and Music
Risky teams, forged banknotes, frost-proof frogs
An eclectic mix of science snips from Sciencebase: Novel algorithm cuts the risks of choosing ineffectual team members – The risky business of putting together a team Counterfeit spectroscopy – Banknote counterfeiting is a growing problem for fraud investigators across the globe and criminals involved in this highly profitable system are constantly developing their techniques to stay one step ahead of the authorities and their forensic detection methods.
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Risky teams, forged banknotes, frost-proof frogs
These Leopard Bags Are The Purrfect Complement To Your Fall Wardrobe!
Last Fall season, we spotted leopard print on plenty of cool-weather staples like faux fur vests, pony hair flats and boots, and even long, vintage-inspired coats. For fashionistas who have no qualms with walking on the wild side, making a bold move with animal print is no gutsy feat, but for more demure shoppers, it can be hard to take the plunge in making a leopard-themed piece the center of your wardrobe
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These Leopard Bags Are The Purrfect Complement To Your Fall Wardrobe!
How to Make Christmas Gifts For Grandparents
I have had so much fun featuring Christmas in July here on Tip Junkie the past two weeks. I hope you have enjoyed it as well. Don’t forget to enter to win the Christmas in July Grand Prizes . All winners will be announced next Monday! Also, I’m still looking for creative and unique Christmas Cards, if you have one {or two} please submit it as I’d love to feature them
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How to Make Christmas Gifts For Grandparents
A Quick Shout Out {hola!}
I’m sure that just like in your home, summer has been wet ‘n wild. Mine has been crazy but fun. I love to promote women and there are a few shout out’s that I’ve got to make. I hope you’ll indulge me and go check out these fabulous women. {{huge hugs}} First up is Kendra who has been a loyal Tip Junkie and a blogger who I just love to feature. She held a Christmas in July link up which I got to judge. To find out my favorites, you’ll have to check out her blog . {{squeal in delight}} I’m honored that she would ask me to judge. Speaking of Kendra, here are three of her favorite posts. 1
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A Quick Shout Out {hola!}
Handbag Designer Spotlight: Be & D 2011 Cruise Line
Are there any better fashion accessories than terrific handbags? After all, not only are they great fashion style accessories in themselves, they can actually be used to carry other accessories, like those fabulous earrings that start to hurt after a little while.
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Handbag Designer Spotlight: Be & D 2011 Cruise Line
Daily Roundup: July 29, 2010
Smog City: Moscow has a carbon monoxide level that does the same amount of bodily harm as smoking two packs of cigarettes every few hours. BBC Protective Instincts: A plan to ship 16 radioactive generators across the Great Lakes has resulted in a global uproar. Vancouver Sun No Small Thing: Since the 1950s, plankton numbers have decreased 40 percent globally.
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Daily Roundup: July 29, 2010
Audrina Patridge to Appear in Bongo Jeans Ads
Celebrity fashion trend setter and reality television star Audrina Patridge was recently named as the new advertising star of Bongo Jeans. Patridge’s mother is said to be thrilled to know her daughter is representing a brand she enjoyed in the 1980s.
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Cash for appliances: California trying to give away $20 million
As expected, the California Energy Commission voted to kickstart its stalled cash for appliance program by adding four more product categories. The state still has two-thirds of the original $32 million remaining. Rebates for energy-efficient dishwashers ($100), freezers ($50), water heaters ($100 to $750, depending on type) and heating, ventilating and air conditioning units ($200 to $1,000) will be given on products that meet the CEC's qualifying criteria.
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Cash for appliances: California trying to give away $20 million
NYC: Drop Dead (Meat)
We’ve always said that meat is murder , but our demonstration in New York City this week literally turned that message into flesh and blood. Well, OK, the blood was fake, but the point was genuine: All meat comes from somebody
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NYC: Drop Dead (Meat)
Ask Michael Kors a Question
Project Runway ‘s eighth season premieres tonight, and coincidentally I just heard about an opportunity to let judge Michael Kors know what we think of his designs—which include real fur .
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Ask Michael Kors a Question
RAGBRAI: Mary’s Story
The Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is in full effect. Over 100 members of Team LIVE STRONG are cycling across the state with 20,000 of their closest friends, sharing stories and having a great time with one another.
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RAGBRAI: Mary’s Story
Not Fair to Hair! Fixing Summer’s Assault on Your Locks
Stylehive Hair Series Powered by Pantene Chilling by the pool or bumming it on the beach may be loads of fun for you, but it’s NOT fun for your hair! Chlorine, sun and salt water are a triple threat for those lovely locks of yours. So what’s a girl to do?
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Not Fair to Hair! Fixing Summer’s Assault on Your Locks