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Now you're scootin! During a recent visit to camp, I couldn't help but notice the lineup of scooters parked just inside the main entrance. There must have been 20, and aside from a few that were marked with kids' names, it was virtually impossible to tell them apart. There's no question that tots love scooters as a fun alternative to walking or biking, and they're a great way to encourage Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and camilaruano is one of them. This is the latest post to her I'm So Stylish blog. I have been know to say that I wanted surfer/skater kids. Children who think out of the box, that push the limits, that are fearless. When Sophia was 18 months old she could scale a rock climbing wall that was suggested for 6-11-year-olds. At a year old, Gabriel would crawl Read more
Scooters are an awesome alternative to cars for city driving. They're better on gas, and they take up much less room, which equals more parking options! Italian scooter manufacturer Piaggio not only produces some of the coolest scoots on the planet (Vespa anyone?), but now they're getting their green on again with the MP3 Hybrid scooter, which was recently unveiled at the International Read more
According to Variety, the Chipmunks movie will be getting a sequel which will open March 19, 2010. Isaiah Washington has filed a complaint about his image being used in last week's Grey's Anatomy, writes Hollywood Reporter. TV Week has the news that HBO will soon make its shows available on iTunes. Hollywood Reporter has the news that The Hills' Audrina will make her film debut in Into the Read more
Now, when I first heard the story about missing Scooter in late December, I had no idea the twist it would take. For those of you not familiar with the case, this Pug apparently dug the way out of his Dallas backyard on Christmas Eve and when his owners, Rob and Kim Velevis, returned home from running errands . . . there was no doggie. The awful twist here is that, shortly after the new year, Read more
While sales of hybrid vehicles continue to rise there are some places where even hybrid vehicles can feel excessive and over sized. Luckily, Piaggio has announced a HyS, which is a “parallel” hybrid scooter in which a combustion engine and an electric motor are mechanically and electronically linked and simultaneously supply power to the wheel. In this linked gas/electric engine, the Read more
I'm considering buying a scooter, so at the moment I am a little obsessed with the retro two-wheeled vehicles. It'll be a while before I score a motorcycle permit and bring that baby home, so until then, I thought I'd tide myself over with some scooter-centric décor. Come check out these fun and fearless accessories. Read more
The third-grader on your list is sure to have hobbies of her own, but that doesn't mean she isn't open to learning something new. From group games to individual activities, these gift ideas are sure to please when it comes time to opening presents! Read more
Get your running shoes on and stash some energy-boosting snacks in your diaper bag because Black Friday is here and it's starting earlier than ever. Never mind the 5 a.m. wake-up call on Friday morning — this year the deals are starting on Thanksgiving Day, or even earlier! We've used our supersleuthing skills to uncover the best deals out there. So gather your gift lists, enlist a family Read more
How best to describe kindergartners? Tots with a lot of personality! No longer "lil ones," these 5-year-olds are at an age where they know what they want and they aren't afraid to tell you. Toys and activities that build on the skills they are learning at school will keep their hands busy and their minds moving. Read more
