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Before
starting their award-winning dog-walking and pet-sitting service, The
Monster Minders, husband-and-wife team Carrie and Lindsay Maria worked for
an environmental non-profit. Carrying that passion for the environment into
their current business, they launched their Wind
Energy Challenge, in which they encourage clients to sign up for Wind Energy
through PECO in exchange for discounts and a matching donation to the
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS.) Through this program, their clients
keep more than 50,000 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere annually.
The company was recently featured on Treehugger.com
for its innovative green initiative.
Recognized leaders in Philadelphia's pet care industry, The Monster Minders are a small core team of award-winning dog walkers and pet sitters. As pet care professionals, they have years of experience as both pet sitters and pet parents. With more than 60,000 visits under their belts, hundreds of Center City pet parents turn to The Monster Minders for their reliable pet care needs. The company offers prompt, client-focused customer service and all dog walks are one on one - no "pack walks." So when you don't feel like dragging around Fido in 97 degree heat, save your physical and electric energy and call The Monster Minders. |
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Take home a
piece of history by bidding on a custom handbag signed by Phillies announcer
Harry Kalas, Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin,
"Office" star Steve Carell, "Twilight" star Kellan Lutz, and many more at this
year's A Perfect Fit, auction and fashion show to raise money and
awareness for women transitioning to work.
Tickets are still available for The Career Wardrobe's premier fundraising event, Wed., June 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Park Hyatt at the Bellevue. The event will feature a fashion presentation by a dozen local anchorwomen and media personalities. We welcome back our wonderful emcee Everett Gilison, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, and also have distinguished councilwomen Blondell Reynolds Brown, Jannie L. Blackwell, and Marian B. Tasco modeling our celebrity-signed handbags. The evening also will include live music from singer/songwriter Karen Gross and a spectacular silent auction featuring amazing items like two-night accomodations at The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman Islands, round-trip airline tickets, fabulous jewelry, spa packages, weekend getaways, and more. At $70 per ticket, this event is a steal. In fact, each guest will receive a gift bag worth the price of the ticket. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (215) 568-6693 or visit www.careerwardrobe.org. |
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Here are some of my current
obsessions from Spirit
Beauty Lounge - who by the way had a fabulous month, featured in Lucky,
Natural Solutions, and The New York Daily News.
I was ecstatic to find a natural nail remover that really works. Priti Soy Polish Remover contains no petroleum ingredients, is readily biodegradable, and is totally non-toxic. It's even safe for children and expectant mothers like me and really gets that polish off. Alima Pure mineral makeup eyeshadow is seriously amazing. I usually find mineral makeup a bit messy, but with their killer brush in lieu of my finger, my eye makeup has never been easier or prettier. Speaking of amazing make-up, Spirit is one of very few online retailers to carry rms beauty, a brand new line of pure organic make-up created by celebrity make-up artist Rose-Marie Swift. A favorite of celebrities like Gisele Bündchen, Miranda Kerr, Karolina Kurkova, and Zoe Saldana, rms beauty is formulated with raw, food-grade, organic ingredients in their natural state. The result is nutrients interacting with skin to promote hydration, softness,and total radiance. Spirit Beauty Lounge is currently offering free expedited shipping on rms beauty orders with the code RMSBEAUTY. For more of my faves, see my Picks Page at SpiritBeautyLounge.com. |
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Exercise has
been a lifesaver for me during pregnancy, as I try to counteract all those
craving trips to Sonic and IHOP. Though as I enter my seventh month of
pregnancy, climbing the stairs in my house can leave me winded, I have managed
to remain strong and considerably active by continuing my Pilates practice.
Pilates is great for pregnancy because it tones the abdominals, back, and pelvic floor/Kegel muscles, supporting a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. Pilates also helps new moms get their figures back after baby is born. As a pregnancy progresses, modifications will be necessary for health, safety, and comfort reasons. Be sure to start any program with a qualified, certified instructor like the ones at Equilibrium Pilates. And be sure to discuss your fitness regimen and address any questions to your doctor. Equilibrium
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juju now
offers 10 percent off all salon services and products every Wednesday. Book your
appointment now to take advantage of this special discount.
On Sat., June 6 at 7 p.m., juju will present a free workshop to learn about the amazing powers of the ancient healing practice Qigong. Qigong has withstood the test of time. It is practiced daily by 200 million people, is a central part of traditional Chinese medicine, and has been used as a medical treatment on tens of millions of people for more than 5,000 years. Spring Forest Qigong shares these ancient healing secrets in a very simple way. Please join Lynn S. Bachrach, founder of HealQigong and the first SFQ-certified Instructor in the Northeastern U.S., for a free introductory session. This workshop will introduce and teach you all the basics so you can open your heart and heal your body and spirit. To register, call (215) 238-6080 or e-mail. juju
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Linu Boutique
presents LinuBaby, a new line of 100 percent pure linen sheets for babies. Soft
and luxurious to touch, pure linen is the ideal fabric for babies' sensitive
skin. Flax, from which linen is made, is a natural fiber grown without
pesticides, and does not need fertilizers or artificial irrigation, making it a
truly ecological choice.
Linen sheets are easy to care for and only get softer with use, plus they are hypoallergenic and thermo-regulating, so the baby's bed will stay cool in summer and toasty warm in winter. Absorbing as much as 20 percent of its weight in moisture before ever feeling wet, linen stays fresh and cool and can withstand literally centuries of use. Each Linu baby set includes a fitted sheet, a decorative pillow case, and either a flat sheet or duvet cover. Sets are available in four colors: lavender on white, green on white, white on blue, and amber on natural. The decorative hemstitched stripe leaves plenty of space for the baby's name monogram, making it a true heirloom. View the full line online. |
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Handmade
Philly
Handmade Philly, a member-run collective, encourages independent artists, crafters, and designers to join Greater Philadelphia's growing network of professional and amateur artists. Once limited to the members of Philly Etsy Team, the group seeks to further our city's local, sustainable handmade movement by building community and providing educational workshops and promotional events. In less than two months, the group has more than 70 members, including illustrators, woodworkers, printers, painters, and photographers. If you're eager to learn new skills, got some tips and ideas to share, or just need a little boost to keep the creative juices going, check out Handmade Philly. And if you want to shop local and sustainable, check out the member links, including my own crafty contribution, Brass in Pocket Knits. Badges of Honor 5K
The first annual Badges of Honor 5K, followed by a family festival, will
be held on Sat., June 6. Organizers expect 2,500 runners to participate, raising
proceeds for the Survivor's Fund, which defrays costs resulting from the deaths
of Philadelphia police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers who
lose their lives in the line of duty. Check-in and registration is from 7 a.m.
to 8:30 a.m. at the southeast corner of 11th St. and Pattison Ave. in South
Philadelphia. Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Swoop, Eagles Cheerleaders, Phillies
Ball Girls, and more will join supporters on along the route in cheering on the
participants. Following the start of the 5K, Citizens Bank Way will be
transformed into a family-friendly festival until noon where donations will
continue to be collected for the Badges of Honor Fund. Runners may register online. |
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