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The Red Pump Project

2011-03-01T12:00:00.000-05:00

Save the Date: Thursday, March 10th.Are YOU ready to Rock the Red Pump? Just 'ike' The Red Pump Project on Facebook and find out what the fuss is all about......and NOW, to find the perfect RED shoe!*Smooches&Hugs*

PARADE brings us...'dash'

2011-02-13T19:56:00.002-05:00

Celebrate Valentine's Day (with chocolate griddle cakes!) and American Heart Month (with delicious, healthy recipes) with dash! In addition to giving you sweets for your "sweetie", this issue marks the first collaboration with Condé Nast Publications' Bon Appétit, Epicurous.com and Gourmet Magazine. Be sure to check out http://www.dashrecipes.com/ SOON and register for the Giada De Laurentiis

February 2011: National "Wear Red" Day

2011-02-02T19:02:00.004-05:00

February is American Heart Health Month.Celebrate with American Heart Association by supporting Go Red for Women and rocking your most fab, fly 'fit...in RED! On Friday, February 4th, "go red" for a GOOD cause.Be sure to RSVP via Facebook and tell five women to do the same!Archives:National Wear Red" Day 2010National "Wear Red" Day 2009*Smooches&Hugs*

Era Bella by Tuscana West: Fact Sheet

2011-02-01T07:48:00.000-05:00

(Based on my recent post New Venue/Venture: Era Bella by Tuscana West) FACT SHEET Location: 1350 I Street NW at Tuscana West Washington, DC 20005 (Entrance on I Street between 13th and 14th Streets) Telephone:(202) 289-7300 Website:http://www.erabella.com/ Opening Date:February 4, 2011 Hours of Operation:Friday 10:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. Owner/Operator:Tuscana West General Manager:Tony

New Venue/Venture: Era Bella by Tuscana West

2011-02-01T07:39:00.001-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chelsea Pedé Tel: 202.289.8843 Email: Chelsea@tuscanawest.net DC WELCOMES NEW FRIDAY NIGHT New Supper Club to Open this February Washington, D.C. – Tuscana West announces Era Bella—an entirely new dining concept opening this February at Tuscana West on Friday nights. The first of its kind, Era Bella will become home to live entertainment by Trio Caliente,

Happy Hour: Blogger Meetup & Tweetup

2011-01-10T21:28:00.005-05:00

Buppie the Blog presents... So mark your calendars and come on out to "meet and tweet" with some of your fav (or soon-to-be) DC-area Blogger Babes & Buffs! Be sure to RSVP via Yelp or Facebook, so we can be on the lookout for you. I'll be Tweeting accordingly. Be sure to follow me! Hope to see you soon! *Smooches&Hugs*

Event: A Wedding Soirée (DC, Baltimore)

2011-01-07T23:22:00.000-05:00

Calling all Brides! You're invited to attend Bianca Samone Events' first annual bridal expo named A Wedding Soiree! Luxury Bridal Show. This show will take place in Washington, DC at the georgeous St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and also in Baltimore, MD at the beautiful historic Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore Hotel on Saturday, March 5, 2011

Recipe4Living.com Launches 5th Birthday Celebration

2010-12-30T09:12:00.006-05:00

If you've vowed to "cook more" is part of your New Year's Resolutions, Recipe4Living.com is here to help. They've got a few contests, giveaways and recipes going on which should help you get off to a good start stay on track for 2011 (and beyond). January 1st, 2011: Recipe4Living.com Launches 5th Birthday Celebration Recipe4Living, a recipe and cooking site with over 19,000 user-submitted

HINT Essence Water: Yogi Bear-3D

2010-12-28T21:15:00.000-05:00

HINT Essence Water is releasing limited-time Yogi Bear and Boo Boo bottles in its Strawberry-Kiwi flavor for the release of the Warner Brother’s 3D Yogi Bear movie due out this Christmas. The film, which stars Justin Timberlake, Dan Aykroyd and Anna Ferris, is an adaptation of Hanna-Barbera’s cartoon and will follow Yogi and Boo Boo as they try to save Jellystone Park from being closed down

Season's Greetings!

2010-12-23T21:56:00.000-05:00

Thank you for supporting my {stellar.SASSY.social} and 'DC Cheap Eats' Examiner endeavors. Stay tuned for more articles via my new Examiner titles: 'DC Tapas' (appetizers, small plates, desserts) and 'DC Beauty Products' (hair/skin/nail product reviews)! No matter how (or if) you celebrate, please travel safe and enjoy your family and friends. Best wishes from MY heart to YOURS. *Smooches&Hugs*

Holiday Bags by ChicoBag

2010-12-19T11:59:00.000-05:00

I can't remember the last time I actually wrapped a gift. I normally just toss items into a cute gift bag or wicker basket, toss in matching tissue paper and GO! Easy. Breezy. This year, I've decided to "go green" with ChicoBag™. Just as easy and breezy, only this time the bags can be reused for something else, besides another gift. It's the gift (bag) that keeps on giving. I received two

Donations Needed: Pack-a-Purse Drive 2010

2010-12-10T16:07:00.000-05:00

I donated about 20 brand new cosmetic/toiletry bags, pencil pouches and eye glass cases. Every pretty girl needs a pretty bag to put her stuff in...Right? Right! Check out the cute eye/sun/stunna glass cases! 'tis the season for giving and putting a smile on a young girl's face :-) *Smooches&Hugs*

3rd Annual Holiday Market

2010-11-22T12:00:00.027-05:00

The 3rd Annual Holiday Market is coming to Capital Riverfront soon, so save the date. FunFREEFoodieFind: FREE coffee, bagels and pastries available on Saturday, December 18th! Click here to view full flyer for a list of confirmed vendors. You may also contact Kathleen for sponsorship opportunities. Be sure to join Capital Riverfront BID on Facebook! *Smooches&Hugs*

The Food Channel Presents A Gulf Coast-Style Thanksgiving Feast

2010-11-19T23:20:00.000-05:00

For Immediate Release Contact: Kay Logsdon (417) 875-5342/849-7909 editor@foodchannel.com The Food Channel® Presents A Gulf Coast-Style Thanksgiving FeastResilient spirits of residents inspire delectable dinner recipes SPRINGFIELD, MO (November 19, 2010) —The Food Channel® is honoring the resilient spirits of America’s Gulf Coast residents with a fabulous Thanksgiving feast full of sumptuous

Sunday's PARADE: Kitchen Queens

2010-11-14T09:00:00.005-05:00

Source: PARADEToday’s PARADE features three of TV's favorite kitchen queens: Paula Deen (FoodNetwork: Home Cooking With Paula), Lidia Bastianich (PBS: Lidia's Italy) and Daisy Martinez (Cooking Channel: Viva Daisy!). You can also check out this video, courtesy of PARADE, which contains delicious recipes, helpful hints, playful dialog and kitchen horror stories.Check your local news stand for

UN:NU (un:new) Contest

2010-11-12T09:53:00.000-05:00

Are you stylish? On-the-go? Going green? (a little) UN:organized? Well, look no further! UN:NU™ specializes in building high quality executive portfolios, day planners, iPod cases, computer cases and camera cases. All of our products are made from high quality recycled rice bags and every single product is as unique as the owner. Because UN:NU™ products are made of recycled material no two

DC Cheap Eats | Examiner.com

2010-11-08T06:34:00.001-05:00

As you may know, I'm the 'DC Cheap Eats' Examiner. So check me out from time to time OR subscribe, so you can stay updated with the latest and greatest of all foods/drinks cheap (or FREE). Check out my latest post Freebies & Such: Veteran's Day Meals and Deals and let me know what you think. I also have a few recommended links to share. I hope you enjoy what I've posted so far. Stay tuned for

VOTE: 2nd Annual HILLY Awards

2010-11-03T12:00:00.000-04:00

Now's the time to vote for your fav Capitol Hill businesses. Click here to cast your ballot TODAY. Voting ends Thursday, November 4th. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click here for details. *Smooches&Hugs*

Bake a Difference: The Holiday Joy Cookie

2010-11-01T12:00:00.000-04:00

Bake a Difference: The Holiday Joy Cookie Otis Spunkmeyer supports the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in their efforts to deliver new gifts to children who might not receive a holiday gift otherwise Available for a limited time from November 1 – December 31. A blonde cookie dough made with red coated white candies and bits of peppermint – the peppermint flavor helps complement the holidays.

3rd annual Trick-or-Treat Bag Design Contest

2010-10-23T19:14:00.001-04:00

Halloween is right around the corner and ChicoBag™ is excited to announce our 3rd annual Trick-or-Treat Bag Design Contest! ChicoBag™ has partnered with Green Halloween® to promote safe, healthy and eco-friendly Halloween festivities with our national Trick-or-Treat bag design contest for children. About the Contest: The contest is open to children ages 1-13. They are to create a design that

Slice of Life: FREE Pie Bites

2010-10-18T19:08:00.000-04:00

Attention: Sweeties: Check out my recent Examiner.com post - Slice of Life: FREE Pie Bites. Its for a VERY good cause...and its pie! (We love pie.) *Smooches&Hugs*

Recap: AIDS Walk Washington 2010

2010-10-15T12:00:00.000-04:00

(NOT sure why this didn't post on 10/09, but...fyi!)As you know, I participated in last week's AIDS Walk Washington. I've been collecting donations for several years and was super duper excited to actually participate in the walk. The crowd was hype, the music was cranked and the weather was BEYOND perfect. It was a great day to be outdoors.My t-shirt. I'm in love with these bracelets and wear

Rave Review: Cirque du Soleil-OvO

2010-10-14T19:49:00.000-04:00

Think: A Bug's Life - meets Dr. Seuss - meets Alice in Wonderland. Source: Cirque du Soleil (DVD cover) So. After reading many so rave reviews, I finally made my way to see it. Lovedit! Believe the hype! There's NO 'bad' seat in the house. We were seated in section 103/row G, just 7 rows away from the stage. There was soooo much going on allover the stage and in the aisles. What a colorful

Recap: Taste of Georgetown

2010-10-13T12:00:00.006-04:00

ME: Ex-cited...holding tasting tickets Last Saturday, "Hunny Bunny" and I attended the 17th Annual Taste of Georgetown. The weather was WONDERFUL (I should've worn a sun dress or shorts. My tattered jeans did NOT do me justice) At least I LOOKED cool...See? My shirt: Happy Birthday, John Lennon! *air guitar* Rest in Peace, Sir.. I really wish this was a monthly or at least semi-annual event

Recap: Buick-Regal Discovery Tour

2010-10-12T19:39:00.000-04:00

Source: ME! *latepass* On Sunday, September 26th I attended DC's last leg of the 10-city Buick-Regal Discovery Tour. The event was held at The Westin Alexandria (Alexandria, VA) and sponsored by Food & Wine, Travel+Leisure and Buick. A good time was had by all. After registration, we were split into several small groups (I was in Group A) and immediately swept away...to test drive the 2011