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3 Segway Inc. Owner Dies Driving Off Cliff on Segway
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4 Brilliant or Baffling: Subtle Butt Pads
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5 What Do You Think of Piggy Banks Made From Real Pigs?
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The sting of shots and the burn of bandage removal are two things sick kids endure, and watching the processes can be equally painful for their parents. This morning, Dr. Travis Stork showed Rachael Ray a few of his favorite products to quell the pain. The first is a natural tonic concocted by an 8-year-old girl called Taking Off ($7 for 4 oz. bottle) that eases the rip of removing a band-aid. Read more
When packing for twins, a mother shouldn't have to bother with two diaper bags! Women who have and raise multiples are nothing short of amazing — the ladies feed, clothe, nurture, and change two babes (or more) so they don't have time to shop around for the perfect sack. I've rounded up five functional diapers bags for mamas who need to cart more than one tot's belongings. Check out the Read more
It's a new year and maybe even a new you. With so many of our readers committed to making healthy lifestyle changes in 2011, it seems fitting that Gilt is kicking off the year with a huge fitness sale. The online luxury discount retailer has partnered with Self, and together they're offering some pretty sweet deals. Highlights include a home gym bundle, fitness DVDs from Tracy Anderson, and Read more
Jessica Simpson, Justin Bieber, and P. Diddy are the secrets to Proactiv's success. Forbes reports that the company is on track to making $800 million this year— that's just how powerful celebrity endorsements are. Although most consumers know that these stars are being paid to promote the product, perhaps they tend to trust the brand more after seeing their idol gushing about the item. The Read more
The Oprah's favorite things episode is one of the most anticipated shows of the year, and since this is her last season, I'm sure a lot of people were wondering how much bigger and better her gifts can get. Lucky audience members cried, screamed, and even told the staff to hurry as they unwrapped the gifts. Oprah's favorite things would make great holiday gifts for your loved ones or a treat to Read more
A Vancouver-based site, thecheeky.com, is in hot water with animal rights groups because of a product they took too literally — piggy banks which they made from dead piglets, reports CNN. Don't worry animal lovers, the site says these taxidermied piggy banks are made from baby pigs who have died from natural deaths. Still, the Winnipeg Humane Society calls the product a "callous and Read more
I don't know about you, but I'm thinking these subtle butt pads made by Pond Inc. will come in handy in the office when you want to let loose a loud, smelly one. According to the company's website, the stink will be neutralized by the "activated carbon layer." Is this a brilliant tool to use in the office or just plain baffling? Brilliant or Baffling: Subtle Butt Pads Read more
Did you ever picture a British man making your baby's food? Paul Lindley's pouches of organic purees have become a staple in many families' cupboards. The founder of Ella's Kitchen and father of two recently took the time to answer a few of my questions. LilSugar: Why did you decide to create Ella’s Kitchen? Paul Lindley: I created Ella's Kitchen because I thought that my daughter, Ella, and Read more
What a horrible, horrible tragedy. Millionaire James Heselden, 62, died yesterday when he drove off the cliff on a Segway and fell more than 30 feet into the River Wharfe in West Yorkshire. Heselden's family said in an emailed statement “there is absolutely nothing to suggest it was anything other than a tragic accident.” The battery-powered two-wheeled vehicle faced negative press in the Read more
The lines between the "Made in Italy" and "Made in China" labels are being blurred due to tens of thousands of Chinese laborers migrating to Italy and filling up its clothing factories, said the New York Times. With the world being so globally connected, it's quite common for retailers to outsource production or use material from other countries to cut costs. When you buy a piece of clothing, do Read more
