Interesting Twitter Find: The Great Elephant Poo-Poo Paper Company
Thursday, January 22, 2009
I am always amazed at how many interesting and creative people and companies are on Twitter! Twitter is definitely the happening place to be. If you're not there, you're really missing out. I woke up this morning to find a company called @thepoopoopaper was following me. Intrigued, I clicked through to their web site. And guess what this company makes? They make paper goods out of elephant dung! I know. I know. It sounds a little disgusting, but when I read how they turn elephant poop into paper I was hooked.
Now, I know what I'm buying friends and family next holiday season. I always love an interesting find. And, I know what I'm buying myself the next time I get the urge to treat myself to something special for a change.
I love the fact that The Great Elephant Poo-Poo Paper Company is using nature to create paper and then a percentage of their earnings goes to protect elephants. So smart!
Jennifer James, Editor (@mombloggersclub)
I love the fact that The Great Elephant Poo-Poo Paper Company is using nature to create paper and then a percentage of their earnings goes to protect elephants. So smart!
Jennifer James, Editor (@mombloggersclub)
On the Net: http://www.poopoopaper.com
Labels: twitter
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 10:32 AM,
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The Dress: Michelle Obama's Cinderella Moment
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
No matter your political persuasion you can't help but feel renewed and optimistic about the next four years. I know I am, but I have been an Obama supporter since February 2007. I was hip to him early and instinctively knew he was the one person to lead this country in the right direction, even when the rest of my family and friends thought I was swirly-eyed crazy! No matter, they came around...eventually.
So, what did you think about Michelle Obama's dress?
First, anything Michelle Obama wears that shows off her taut arms and killer traps is always going to be a hit! I also think the ivory color of the gown looked stellar against her skin tone. Her earrings matched beautifully and her makeup was subdued which drew all the attention to the dress. I think Michelle Obama looked impeccable last night.
Thoughts?
Jennifer James, Editor
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 7:14 AM,
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Happy Inauguration Day!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I must say, I have never in all my life been excited about an inauguration. Ever! Sure, I watched the ceremony -- ho, hum. Today, though, I am so elated about Barack Obama's presidency that I won't miss a minute. I wish I could be there, but, honestly, I don't know how I could really handle being enmeshed amongst throngs and throngs of people. Can you say panic attack?
If you happen to live in New York, or will be headed that way before the end of the month, there is an interesting piece of Obama art on display at the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan. Benjamin Shine, a British artist, was so moved by the presidential election and Obama's message of change that he created a piece called "Changing States". It is a close-up portraiture of Obama fashioned from pieces of a retired American flag woven through mesh.
"It seemed appropriate to use the nation's flag, reconfigured in order to reflect and celebrate the positive notion of change that is taking place in the United States," Shine said.
"Changing States" will be on display in the lobby of the Museum of Arts and Design through the end of the month. And "Changing States" t-shirts will be sold in their museum store.
On the Net: www.madmuseum.org
+ Read my review of Barack Obama: United States President, a Penguin Young Readers Group book. It is a New York Times best seller and is the first children's biography written on Barack Obama.
-Jennifer James, Editor
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 7:44 AM,
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Beautify Your Heart: Tips to Protect Your Heart Health
Monday, January 19, 2009
February is Heart Health Month and Metamucil and Women's Health have partnered to encourage you to get your cholesterol screening and learn healthy habits for a beautiful heart.
The partnership is called the Beautify Your Heart program and is aiming to reach 100,000 women to get their cholesterol screened and will also donate $100,000 to WomenHeart to help fund heart disease education and patient advocacy programs. "Desperate Housewives" star and heart health advocate Brenda Strong was the first of 100,000 women to get screened.
You can visit www.BeautifyYourHeart.com to:
- Pledge to get a cholesterol screening
- Find a cholesterol screening location in your area
- Learn heart healthy lifestyle tips and recipes
- Enter the "Beautify Your Heart" sweepstakes for a chance to win a heart makeover getaway for you and your friends
On the Net: www.BeautifyYourHeart.com
Labels: health, sites, tips, women
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 12:00 AM,
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Workouts in a NY Minute
"What if I really don't have a whole hour to spare for working out?" As the creator of "No Excuse" training, David Kirsch worked with Weight Watchers to answer this often-asked question. The answer? Workouts in a NY Minute.Squeezing in your 10's
If you are too busy for a complete workout, make a commitment to doing at least one 10-minute workout per day. Ideally, you should do three or four of them, splitting up your sessions as time permits, at least, three days a week. With the Express Workouts, the routines are broken down into body parts -- often combining things like butt, thighs and hip or an overall cardio sculpting mini-session -- just enough to get the heart pumping and the muscles softly singing as you sumo lunge, plie squat, and crab race your way to a new you!
For more information or to see Express Workout videos, please visit www.weightwatchers.com.
Labels: health, moms, tips, women
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 12:00 AM,
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Resolutions You MUST Keep This Year
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The ball has dropped in Times Square, confetti has been swept from the streets and now countless American's have begun to act on their New Year's Resolutions. While changing up your look and getting in better physical shape often top people's lists, more attention should be paid to your internal health -- specifically your heart. "I find people get overwhelmed, thinking that getting better heart health is an impossible task," states Dr. Jack Flyer of CardioCare, a Washington DC practice focusing on preventative care. "It's the minor changes that make a huge difference."Dr. Flyer offers these easy to keep resolutions:
1) I will get to know my heart. If I do not have a cardiologist, I will ask my primary care physician for a referral in the area. By going in to get screened I will have a better understanding of my risks and what I need to change or improve on in the upcoming year.
2) I will make exercise a part of my daily life. The reports suggest that the 30 minutes of exercise can be cumulative, routine activities in the workplace or home lift that involve 10-minute bursts of moderate activity (a 10 minute walking errand or 10 minutes of working in the yard would apply) that total 30 minutes would be adequate.
3) I will get at least 8 hours of sleep a night knowing that statistics show that people who slept for less than 7.5 hours each night were more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke or die of cardiac arrest over a 4-year period of time.
4) I will treat myself -- in moderation. Dark chocolate and red wine both contain antioxidants and flavanoids that help relax blood pressure, lower the risk of blood clots, raise HDL (good cholesterol) and lower LDL (bad cholesterol).
5) I will watch for warning signs and when I think there is a problem, rather than ignoring it, I will get to a doctor.
Following these simple and easy to keep resolutions ensures that you and your family have a heart healthy year -- with many more to follow.
Labels: health, resolutions, women
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 5:45 PM,
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InsureYourLove.org
So many of us associate Valentine's Day with chocolates, sappy greeting cards, and teddy bears that we forget the true meaning of giving gifts of love and lasting endurance to our families. The Life Foundation wants to change that this year.The nonprofit Life Foundation is conducting an awareness campaign and contest over the next few weeks leading up to Valentine's Day that you'll enjoy being a part of. The Life Foundation is encouraging families to give a lasting gift of love this year -- life insurance. It may sound crazy, but what better way to show you love someone than with a gift that guarantees they will be taken care of in the event something happens?
"The main reason to buy life insurance is because you love people and want to protect them financially, so Valentine's Day is an ideal time to consider a life insurance purchase," said Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC, RFC, president and CEO of the LIFE Foundation. "Life insurance helps guarantee that your loved ones will be provided for, even after you're gone. What a wonderful way to say 'I love you' to the most important people in your life."
To encourage people to commit selfless acts of love this Valentine's Day, LIFE is sponsoring an online contest during the weeks leading up to February 14. Anyone over age 18 is invited to nominate a close friend or family member who has exhibited selfless love for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including $2k towards the Cartier Love Collection! Learn more at http://www.insureyourlove.org.
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 5:24 PM,
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