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can’t buy you an iPod for Mother’s Day… want to win one?
by christina at Solo Mother
I really wish I could buy each and every one of you fabulous single mothers (and fathers, and FOSM’s) one of those fabulous iPods… you know, the 80 gig Pod with video playback? I can’t. But… I can point the way to a great opportunity to WIN ONE!… Click on over to the...
Breakfast for Mother’s Day
by Tracey Thompson at Foodie Obsessed
image: www.freeimage.co.uk I have been looking for some great “Breakfast in Bed” recipes for mom’s this Sunday and came across this one from Rachael Ray. This appears elegant but is not difficult, something kids could probably help make and for any mom who is a Rachael Ray fan this is a...
World Cocktail Week
by Sandy Mitchell at All Holiday Cafe
World Cocktail Week is May 8 - 13. The b5media Travel Channel has been having a good time with this holiday, with many of the bloggers posting their favorite cocktails. Below are just some of the posts: Las Vegas Cocktails Zurich Cocktails Chicago Cocktails A Family-Friendly Disney Cocktail A Sake Margarita from Tokyo A (tongue in...
One Small Step: Microwave Care
by Jennifer at Tree Hugging Family
Always clean your microwave right away. One: Fresh messes wipe out easily with water only. No cleaners needed. Two: Clean microwaves save energy. A dirty microwave cooks less efficiently and thus wastes extra energy to cook foods completely. Three: Dirty microwaves are gross. Ok, not green-related, but icky to me. Tags: Clean microwaves, dirty...
how-to of the day - making silk paper, part four
by Chloe at Tangled Thread
Time to work on the background! I’m using standard artist’s canvas as the foundation layer for the background. You can also use cotton fabric & quilt batting, or even work directly onto a stretched canvas. Play around and see what you like best. I show you the sketch I’m using to create...
Inspiration - Crochet at the edge
by Noreen at Hankering for Yarn
My friend Bonnie, sent me a link to the site of an extraordinary artist Joana Vasconcelos. Her work reminds me of the art nouveau decoration and sculpture of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona. Her website is animated and a sensory feast. Tags: crochet, crochet sculpture, inspiration, Joana Vasconcelos, sculptural crochetShare This...
Macrocat #11687: You say it’s Caturday?
by Heather at Macro Cats
you say it’s caturday? Share This...
Breville Toaster/Kettle
by Arieanna at Cooking Gadgets
The Breville BKT500 ikon Kettle & Toaster is a counter-saving gadget. The nested design gives you both kettle and toaster in one compact piece. The kettle can hold up to 1 litre of water and has a safety auto cut out protection. The toaster has extra-wide slots and a high...
There’s A Stamping Party 3 Doors Down
by linette at She Knows Parties
This month at the Lifestyles Channel we’re getting to know our neighbors. This week we’re going to get to know our neighbor Stamping Mad 3 doors down. I’m a regular reader and a fan of Stamping Mad, so I’m excited to explore this blog. I enjoy scrap booking, and rubber...
Parsley & McCain
by Tracee Sioux at Blog Fabulous
This pastor - Rod Parsley - scares the shit out of me. McCain wooes him to get the conservative vote. That scares the shit of me. There’s not a chance in hell I’d ever vote for someone who doesn’t see this type of preaching as dangerous to America and dangerous to...
Cake-Sicle Pan
by Arieanna at Cooking Gadgets
The Cake-Sicle Pan from Norpro is delightfully whimsical. Bake, frost and decorate! Whether it’s cookies or cakes or stuffed treats, or even rice krispies treats, this pan offers no end to the fun! Via outblush ; image: amazon Tags: cakesicle, cake-sicle, cookies, cakes, cookie, popsicle, kids, baking, baking pan, norpro, cake-sicle...
Lola Goldstein Keramik
by Arieanna at Cooking Gadgets
There is officially something very wrong with me. When I look at this, I don’t think "Oh, arms, right!" The way I see it is rather disturbing: You know, I highly doubt the makers of the Lola Goldstein Keramik intended for it to be seen my way. Via interior design room...
Macrocat #11686: Oh hai, it’s Caturday!
by Heather at Macro Cats
oh hai it’s caturday! Share This...
Green Toys for Summer Fun Contest!
by Jennifer at Tree Hugging Family
Summer is on its way! In hopes of adding a little more fun (and green) to your summer, Tree Hugging Family has the perfect contest launching off today. Grab your kids (or someone’s kids) and get ready to win a great prize. Thanks to our wonderful sponsor, Green Toys, we’ve got four...
Mother’s Day Poll Results
by Eliza at Babylune
The poll will be finishing up tonight to get those last minute voters in, currently there are 15 people that voted. So what’s everyone want to either get mom for Mother’s Day or get themselves? Peace & Quiet 6 Jewelry 3 Chocolates 2 Mother’s Day Flowers 2 Something else 2 (what...
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding for Mother’s Day
by Heather at Chocolate Bytes: For the Love of Chocolate
I don’t think I’m going to have any trouble talking my husband into making this for me for Mother’s Day! It’s from Gale Gand at the Food Network and she says she started making it when she worked in England at the Stapleford Park Hotel. She also points out that...
Wasabi the Green Puppy Born in California
by Heather at The Food Bowl
A golden retriever in Alhambra, California has given birth to a green puppy! A dye job was suspected at first, but some experts say it’s actually natural and can occur when various fluids mix during the birthing process. It should only last a few weeks and the puppy’s coat should...
Domaine Serene Pinot Noir
by Farley at Behind the Vines
We sampled the 2003 Domaine Serene Fleur de Lis Pinot Noir yesterday, and I have to say, it was one of the most unusual Pinots I’ve tasted in a while. The first sniff reminded me of something familiar, an alcoholic beverage other than wine. At first, I thought it was Scotch–maybe...
Artsy bloggers roundup for May 9-2008
by Noreen at Hankering for Yarn
A quick and easy market bag to crochet for ‘WOW MOM’s! Noreen Crone-Findlay designed a quick and fun market bag in honor of all the Wow Moms out there. And it’s good for dear old mother earth, too! Decoupage a Byzantine Cross Pendant Eileen shares instructions for a decoupage Byzantine cross pendant made...
Macrocat #11685: I need cheezburgers and your password to save the world
by Heather at Macro Cats
I need cheezburgers and your password to save the world Share This...
World Fair Trade Day is Saturday
by Peggy at Tree Hugging Family
World Fair Trade Day is Saturday, May 10. I’m not saying we should only pay attention to fair trade one day a year, but hey — join the international celebration and buy a Fair Trade product this weekend. This year’s theme for World Fair Trade Day is ecology. That seems like...
Chilling News About Disney’s ‘High School Musical’
by Gray at Fame or Famine
OK, relax. It’s a headline trick to catch your attention - there’s nothing actually wrong with the High School Musical craze. Yes, that’s right, I said craze. While it may be considered this generation’s Grease, and while Zac Efron may be the new John Travolta, it’s kind of like the story...
Consumers Don’t want Birth Control Patch
by Eliza at Babylune
IMG: Used with permission from NEWSCOM. An advocacy group is trying to get the J&J birth control patch banned. Why? The patch is supposedly increasing women’s risk to get blood clots and they’ve formed a petition. Would you sign in? For those that may not know, a birth control patch is very...
Talking to Children About Death
by anna at Widows Quest
Bereavement is hard especially when you have children and need to try and cope with their feelings. It is so easy to think that they are OK as they hide their feelings and “appear fine” The Washington Post shares suggestions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine when talking to...
A brew for Mother’s day
by Chris at Brew Ha Ha
I did a search for a Mother’s Day beer recommendation and I didn’t find a whole lot. What I did find was actually a little surprising - an Oregon brewery which has designated it’s newest doppelbock a mother’s day beer. Without being all too sexist about it, I don’t really...
Offbeat Real Estate for Sale
by Jennifer Chait at Offbeat Homes
Just in case you live near London, and are looking for a home, you might consider this: Really now, how many of your friends can say they live in a c.1880 church conversion? I bet not one. How unique would you be? Pretty darn unique. What’s really interesting is that the old school,...
Bridal Shower Favor Idea: Tile Pen Holders
by Christine at Our One Heart
Special Events - Bridal Shower - Tile Pen Holders This is so cute! If you’re hosting a bridal shower, this can be a present to the bride-to-be or as a favor to the bridal shower guests! Lovely! You can also personalise it by placing a photo of the bride-to-be in the frame! Product...
A Weird Use for Phone Coils
by Peggy at Junk Creation
I ran across these phone coil sheep at Craft: — a very cool blog that ends with a colon. You can see the whole herd of phone coil sheep at Fotos Artisticas. Photo via Fotos Artisticas. Tags: herd of sheep, phone coil sheep, phone crafts, reuse old phone coils, reuse old phones, sheep...
Organic Chocolate Bar Review: Chocolove 61% Cocoa
by Peggy at Tree Hugging Family
I love dark chocolate, and Chocolove organic chocolate is one of my favorites. Chocolove comes in many, many varieties, but only two of them are organic (61% cocoa and 73% cocoa). I’m reviewing the 61% cocoa bar. The cute name and packaging didn’t hurt the case when I was choosing a...
Freaky Friday #110
by Heather Goldsmith at A Creative Journal
Today is Friday and that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry. As I’ve just posted an entry about the body image contest on Breaking the Mirror, I thought a similar idea would be a good...

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can’t buy you an iPod for Mother’s Day… want to win one?

Breakfast for Mother’s Day

World Cocktail Week

One Small Step: Microwave Care

how-to of the day - making silk paper, part four

Inspiration - Crochet at the edge

Macrocat #11687: You say it’s Caturday?

Breville Toaster/Kettle

There’s A Stamping Party 3 Doors Down

Parsley & McCain

Cake-Sicle Pan

Lola Goldstein Keramik

Macrocat #11686: Oh hai, it’s Caturday!

Green Toys for Summer Fun Contest!

Mother’s Day Poll Results

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding for Mother’s Day

Wasabi the Green Puppy Born in California

Domaine Serene Pinot Noir

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 9-2008

Macrocat #11685: I need cheezburgers and your password to save the world

World Fair Trade Day is Saturday

Chilling News About Disney’s ‘High School Musical’

Consumers Don’t want Birth Control Patch

Talking to Children About Death

A brew for Mother’s day

Offbeat Real Estate for Sale

Bridal Shower Favor Idea: Tile Pen Holders

A Weird Use for Phone Coils

Organic Chocolate Bar Review: Chocolove 61% Cocoa

Freaky Friday #110

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