Momma Findings' Slither Review on Lifetime Moms

Momma Findings recently posted a great review on the new Pulse Slither Scooter that we wrote about yesterday.

Sara Patterson, the momma behind Momma Findings, has recently joined the Lifetime team... yes, Lifetime TV... as a partner on their Lifetime Moms website. Her Momma Findings Slither review was just posted to the Lifetime Moms site. Be sure to scroll down to see the story.

The Reviews are Rolling In...

for the ALL NEW Pulse Slither Drift Scooter from Bravo Sports and the kids can't get enough!!

Mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1 and Is It Monday Already just posted two great reviews about the Slither. Both sites are also doing giveaways so if are feeling lucky and want to get your hands on what will surely be one of the HOTTEST gifts this year for someone special on your list, check out the posts and enter!!






www.isitmondayalready.com/2009/11/pulse-slither-drift-scooter-hot-new.html

Stay tuned for more Pulse Slither news as the Holiday Countdown continues!!











KCAL Features Casey Cochran of The Green Guide Network


KCAL ran an amazing story today about Casey Cochran and his quest to put 1000 pairs of shoes on kids by running the Santa Barbara Marathon barefoot this December 6. You've got to see it!


To donate money to Friends of TOMS or to buy a pair of TOMS for yourself and in turn give one to a child, go to the Green Guide Network to get the link so you can donate to Casey's cause.


GUILTY PLEASURES -- Spring Awakening Rocks the OC



The Tony Award-Winning HIT musical Spring Awakening is making it's Orange County debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center this month and I, for one, cannot wait to see it!

In celebration of its debut, following a performance of the show, BRAVO! Young Professionals for The Center - a support group of the Orange County Performing Arts Center - is hosting a Spring Awakening Cast Party in conjunction with Sports Club/LA on Thursday, November 19. (see invite for details) Bravo members and invited guests will be rocking out and sipping Stella Artois and cocktails from Skyy Vodka while mixing and mingling with the all-star cast of this incredible show.

Click here to get a sneak preview of the show and listen to the soundtrack- http://www.springawakening.com/home.php

To get more information about BRAVO! or the Spring Awakening Cast Party and Show, please contact Rachel Scandling at the OCPAC - 714.556.2122, x4259 or email her at rscandling@ocpac.org.

O-Mama Joins the Momversation!




What do your kids have in common with Michael Jackson? Are your kids overscheduled and stressed out? Are you sprinting from school to practice to tutors to meetings to shoveling dinner in the car to bed only to do it all again the next day??? Two Opinionated Mama's shared their opinions on this overachieving and completely unrewarding social phenomenon rampant amongst American families today in the news blog on O-Mama.com and as guest bloggers on Momversations.com.




Thanks to Momversations for the great opportunity! Click here to read the whole story...
http://www.o-mama.com/articles/view/i-ll-be-there-an-opinionated-mom-s-perspective-on-the-scary-life-of-michael-jackson

TOMS Shoes on CNBC's The Entrepreneurs Tonight


M daughter loves TOMS Shoes.

We even went to an event to buy her a pair and a pair for our son, who at the time was only 9months old. It just so happened that Blake, the founder of TOMS, was at the event. My daughter was SOOOO excited to meet him, she had him sign her new TOMS and our baby's new TOMS - just like a celebrity.

You've got to love a business success story that gets 10 year old girls thinking you - the entrepreneur - are a true celebrity.

To see more on TOMS Shoes' success story - check out tonight's CNBC's "The Entrepreneurs" 10pm eastern. http://www.cnbc.com/id/26565293


PS - SHHH. Don't tell.

Our daughter will be getting a new pair of TOMS for Christmas as we try to help Casey Cochran of the Green Guide Network put 1000 pairs of TOMS shoes on kids in need. He will be running the Santa Barbara Marathon barefoot to raise awareness.

A NEW KIND OF FOOTPRINT




Green Guide Network CEO Casey Cochran to Run the Santa Barbara Marathon Barefoot In Support of TOMS Shoes Mission to Raise Money and Awareness of Children’s Need for Footwear for Worldwide



Laguna Beach, CA -- Casey’s feet have already logged over 75 miles in 3 different states in three months. He has been hit by a Hummer, gotten stares from people, and his feet hurt but nothing is deterring him from running a marathon barefoot for a good cause.

As a regular supporter of sustainability initiatives worldwide CEO and Founder of the Green Guide Network, Casey Cochran will be running the Santa Barbara Marathon (December 6) barefoot in support of TOMS Shoes’ mission. His barefoot efforts will help to raise awareness and provide shoes to children in need worldwide with the goal of improving their health, education and quality of life.

“It’s been an interesting process – the idea came to me running one evening on the beach. I wanted to do something that raise awareness for a genuine charity as well as challenge myself personally.”

Casey’s goal is to put over 1000 pairs of shoes on kids feet worldwide and is now collecting sponsors and donations. Those interested in supporting his quest, can donate to the cause two different ways:


1) Buy a pair of shoes on TOMSshoes.com (using Casey’s link: http://www.tomsshoes.com/default.asp?aid=4xxx&linkID=4xxx) for yourself or a friend. TOMS will then give a pair of new shoes to a child in need on your behalf. TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.


2) Donate any amount of money at http://www.friendsoftoms.org/ that will go directly to Friends of TOMS, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating Podoconiosis, a debilitating disease that plagues those who walk barefoot in silica-rich soil. Podo is 100% preventable just by wearing shoes! TOMS gives shoes to children in Ethiopia weekly to prevent the spread of Podo. Be sure to enter “Casey Cochran” in the “In Honor Of” field on the Friends of TOMS donation page, so Casey can keep track of donations.


The Santa Barbara Marathon will be Casey’s 4th marathon bid but first barefoot attempt. Anyone interested in sponsoring Casey in this effort should contact: Casey@greenguidenetwork.com


ABOUT CASEY COCHRAN
Casey Cochran doesn’t wear socks. (Saving himself gallons of water each year.)
He also doesn’t buy new furniture, new clothes or pay over $10 a month in electricity bills. Thanks to his commitment to living green, he has learned to be creative, innovative and economical when it comes to life’s necessities and luxuries.



An avid climber and music enthusiast, he travels frequently and his signature style is so right on, that he was just recognized by Orange Coast magazine as an 2009 OC LOOK honoree, a list of Orange County’s most stylish people.


After a beginning his career in advertising, then transitioning to real estate, Casey found his calling when he launched the OC Green Guide in 2006. What began as a list of his own personal favorite local “green” resources, markets, products and events soon expanded with the help of friends and colleagues. In 2009, the OC Green Guide became the Green Guide Network and Casey’s full time job.


Says Casey, “Whether due to necessity or by design, the people I've met in other parts of the world seem to consume less and care about their environment more and are just generally better informed. My goal in establishing and expanding the Green Guide Network is to create a tool that can spark that kind of awareness at a very local, grassroots level and help change the mindset of people in the cities we come to.”


As one who practices what he preaches, Casey is often turned to as a green expert by the media with features in Orange Coast magazine, Greer’s OC, the Orange County Register, Treehugger.com and the Sierra Club.


ABOUT THE GREEN GUIDE NETWORK
The Green Guide Network’s grassroots, ultra-local perspective provides specific, up-to-the-minute info on the latest green initiatives, people, products and organizations in each city, including: Environmental Organizations & Events; Local Farmers Markets & Natural Foods Restaurants; Outdoor Sports & Activities; Recycling Centers; Natural Health; Fitness & Body Care; Transportation; Kids, Pets & Family; and Green Homes & Gardens.


The Green Guide Network is for people looking for honest information about eco-friendly products and services in their local area, as well as information on how to live a greener life including: Daily news briefs on eco-focused businesses; Living green tips; Direct links to many green and health-oriented businesses;A live forum to chat freely with the GGN community; FREE weekly paperless newsletter and a nationwide Green Job Board, which is updated daily. http://www.greenguidenetwork.com/


ABOUT TOMS SHOES
In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in a village in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. To date, TOMS has given over 150,000 pairs* of shoes to children around the world. TOMS’ goal is to give 300,000 pairs of new shoes to children in need in 2009 – but with recent successes, TOMS is hopeful of giving even more.
*As of August 1, 2009

OC DESIGNER TAG SALE THIS SATURDAY!


Some of our favorite OC Designers and friends from the 2009 ASID Design Tour including Natalie Umbert, Rick Campos, Jolene Ballard, Amanda Malson, Steve Jones and many, many more have teamed up with some of their fab LA counterparts to bring you the FIRST OC Designer Tag Sale.



With NOTHING OVER $200, you will be able to find some fantastic pieces for unbelievable prices. And, the mini-consult you can get from the participating designers is your Gift With Purchase!

Check out the write up from Lisa Boone @ the LA TIMES -- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2009/10/the-deal-designer-tag-sale-saturday-in-costa-mesa-.html

GREAT DEALS FROM GREAT DESIGNERS, who could ask for more!! Shop early and pass the word!!

atelier natalie umbert To Particpate in High End Designer Tag Sale


Photos of the studio at atelier natalie umbert

HIGH-END DESIGNER TAG SALE
Saturday, October 24, 10am-2pm
466 East 18th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Vanessa Squared Productions, founded by interior designer Vanessa De Vargas and design editor Vanessa Kogevinas, is proud to present our second HIGH-END DESIGNER TAG SALE SHOPPING EVENT in conjunction with Amanda Malson and Jolene Ballard of Domicile Interior Design.

The Designer Tag Sale is an upscale interior designer yard/tag sale hosted by Keri Shrimpton that will feature over ten of Orange County and Los Angeles' top designers selling items from their personal inventories including small furniture such as side-tables, lamps, rugs, pillows, art, accessories and more at incredibly low prices! At our tag sales nothing is over $200, and prices run as low as $5. Lots of holiday gift potential!!

Domino and Sunset magazines recently held similar successful events.

The following interior designers are confirmed: Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise, Jolene Ballard and Amanda Malson of Domicile Interior Design, Zak Graff of Barclay Butera, Lindsey Dann of Former Furniture, Krista Ewart of Krista Ewart Design, Natalie Umbert of Atelier Natalie Umbert, Rick Campos of Christopher Tracy Interiors, Steve Jones of Better Shelter, Keri Shrimpton of Keri Shrimpton Design, Krista Browne of Krista Browne Designs, Dianne Kraus of Green Tangerine, and Sabina Vavra of Madison West Interiors.

Vendors include Happy Mundane, m[E] Material Environment, Richie Design, The Red Velvet Company, SMARTY, and Yelp will participate as a media sponsor.

The Designer Tag Sale also features mini-consultations and appraisals by designers, a silent auction, a raffle and more. Entertainment includes a bar, light passed appetizers and beauty treatments.

Gift bags are offered to the first thirty attendees including gift certificates, coupons, and other fun items. Any left-over designer inventory is donated to The Sheepfold (a women with children’s shelter). Entry fee is $10. Cash only; designers will not have credit card capabilities.

We greatly look forward to your participation and support!