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The
Paige Turner: Hybrid Parking Only
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After almost eleven years
of feeling completely humiliated showing up to my eco-events in the
gas-sucking SUV my husband and I shared, we finally had the impetus to
get the hybrid I've always wanted. The old Jeep's sun roof started
leaking in the heavy rainstorms, the final straw to say goodbye.
Strangely, when we visited
the car dealerships, none of the salespeople seemed overly eager to sell
us a hybrid. Some actually tried to steer us away from them, saying
they were "hard to find." Personally, I think they were just being lazy
and sadly unknowledgeable about the benefits of buying a hybrid.
The price
difference between a conventional car and the hybrid model is about
$5,000. The car we chose has a $2,250 federal tax credit, which covers
about half the extra cost. And for someone who tends to keep a car
well over five years, the gas savings should pay for the remaining
investment.
In addition to the obvious
environmental benefits, we quickly discovered advantages we never knew
existed. Visiting the Adventure Aquarium on a crowded Sunday afternoon,
we saw "Hybrid Parking Only" signs right next to the handicapped spaces.
We were thrilled to avoid hours of circling and walking miles with a
stroller. And it turns out driving a hybrid has a few extra perks to
make being eco-conscious all the more worthwhile.
Paige
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Get Your Tickets for The Career Wardrobe's A Perfect Fit
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Celebrating
15 years of serving Philadelphia's women in transition,
The Career Wardrobe announces its
ninth annual premier fundraising event, A Perfect Fit. The
reception, auction, and celebrity fashion show will be held Wed., June 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hyatt at the
Bellevue in Philadelphia.
A Perfect Fit will feature a
fashion presentation by local anchorwomen and media personalities
including: Monique Braxton and Denise Nakano from NBC10; Kerri-Lee
Halkett, Sheinelle Jones, and Sue Serio from Fox 29; Nicole Brewer from
CW Philly; Mary Caraccioli and Amy Buckman from 6ABC; Joey Fortman from
My PHL 17; and veteran TV journalist Janet Zappala. The evening will
also include live music from singer/songwriter Karen Gross
and a spectacular silent and live auction including custom Viv Pickle
handbags signed by notable figures like President Barack Obama, Robert
Pattinson from Twilight, and Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth
from Sex in the City.
Individual tickets must be purchased in advance for $70, and
corporate and individual sponsorship packages are available. For more
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Meet Your Best Friend at With Love Super Adoption Day
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 Animal
advocacy groups, pet professionals, and hundreds of adoptable animals
will come together for With Love Super Adoption Day, May 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Piazza at
Schmidts (2nd and Germantown Ave.).
Hosted by Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia, this
fundraising and awareness event will unite several animal welfare and
rescue groups in the Philadelphia area along with live music, food, and
vendors selling unique products for people
and pets. With Love Super
Adoption Day will be one of the
largest adoption events nationwide.
Participants and sponsors include
the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, Pinups for Pitbulls,
Philadoptables, The Monster Minders,
Greater Philly Tails, The Philadelphia Greyhound Connection, Big Green
Earth Store, ThePhillyDog.com, My PHL 17, Radio 104.5 FM, and many more.
The event will be emceed by 104.5 FM's Wendy Rollins. Mayor Michael
Nutter is also expected to make an appearance.
Citizens for a No-Kill
Philadelphia is a non-profit organization comprised of taxpayers and pet
lovers who are committed to saving all healthy and treatable companion
animals in Philadelphia shelters. For more information about Citizens
for a No-Kill Philadelphia, visit www.phillynokill.org.
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Give Mom a Green Beauty Makeover
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As
true beauty begins with a healthy, calm body and mind, Spirit Beauty Lounge
now offers a complete wellness section. Aromatherapy,
homeopathy, flower essence remedies, and antioxidant superfoods help us
heal, restore, and rejuvenate from the inside so that we glow on the
outside.
Lotus Wei's customized
energy mist, elixir, and body oil formulas will please your senses and
actively transform your mind and body from within. MJs Herbals hand-crafted line of luxurious salves are pure, potent, and
effective. Pukka Herbs Organic Teas purify and
rejuvenate with a blend of whole herbs and seeds.
Spirit Beauty
Lounge is also proud to introduce two of the most innovative brands in
natural cosmetics. Launched by beauty industry veteran and
co-founder of Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Eric Sakas, Vapour Organic Beauty's
revolutionary new formulas blend certified organic botanicals with
cuttingedge technology. Vapour products impart a light-as-air texture,
skin treatment benefits, and rich mineral color that adapt to your own
skin tone in luxury formulations. Favorites
of In Style, Lucky, and Marie Claire, Revolution Organics are luxurious, beautifully formulated, healthy multi-purpose
beauty products that do more so you can use less.
Also,
check out Spirit Beauty Lounge featured in April's Health, Natural Solutions, Z-LIFE, and more.
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Mother's
Day Special at juju spa & organics
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 For
Mother's Day weekend, May 8 and 9, juju spa & organicsis offering a
free Malie product (excluding the body
scrub) or Woodspriteproduct of your choice
when you book any spa package.
Also, anyone who books services at the spa or
salon totaling $150 will receive a free Nvey Eco cosmetics product.
(215) 238-6080
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Maternity
Clothing Swap at The Wardrobe Boutique
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 When I was pregnant, I
hated having to buy pricey, new maternity clothes. If you are pregnant
or plan to conceive any time soon, check out this swap to spruce up your
maternity wardrobe and help other women at the same time. Join The Wardrobe Boutiquefor
a Maternity Clothing Swap in honor of Mother's Day. Bring
your donations of maternity clothing on
Sat., May 15 from noon - 2 p.m. to swap with other women. They'll even
have some brand new items to throw into the mix. Any clothing
left at the end
of the swap will go to The Career
Wardrobe's client boutique where women transitioning to
work can select it for free. Please bring minimum of five maternity
items to swap with others. Don't have a
need for maternity clothing anymore? Donate your gently used items and
receive a coupon for special discounts on your purchases throughout the
month. The Wardrobe Boutique1822
Spring Garden St. (215) 568-2660
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Shout Outs |
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Philadelphia Weekly's 2010 Image Awards
Philadelphia
Weekly presents the 2nd Annual IMAGE Awards, Wed., May 12, 7 to 10 p.m. at
The Independence Visitors Center, 6th and Market Sts.
Enjoy special sales, complimentary cocktails , light fare, fashion, and
networking as well as an awards presentation to the city's best
retailers, fitness, and beauty experts. Please bring gently used
clothing items for The Career Wardrobe
(see items they accept here). Tickets, which include
admission to the after party at Cuba Libre, are $10 and available online .
Vote for your favorites (like
The Wardrobe Boutique, juju salon & organics, and Equilibrium
Pilates) before April 30 to win tickets to the event and other fun
prizes.
Props
to My Fabulous Computer Guy
Working for yourself, you are forced to be your own I.T.
guy. I've gotten pretty good at debugging viruses and networking
computers, but at least a few times a year I run into something I
seriously need help with. And more often than not, those computer
meltdowns come on a Friday night or Labor Day weekend. I am so thankful
to have found Rob Resnick, computer genius extraordinaire, who
specializes in networking, maintenance, and repair. He has saved my
virtual life more than once and I am happy to share his information with
my readers. Contact Rob at robbres@gmail.comor
(215) 913-3158.
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