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Pimp My Ride: Gadgets and Accessories to Make Tots' Scooters Their Own

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:32:08 PDT

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 exercise. Before parking your lil one's ride in a sea of Micros, Razors, and Kickboards, check out these fun accessories to make their scooter their own.

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OnSugar Blog: Extreme Scootering

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:15:57 PDT

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 to the crushing waves of the ocean until the waves soaked him. I am constantly looking for toys and equipment to challenge my kids.

Sophia who is almost four and Gabriel who is two, both have Mini Kick Scooters - the ultimate in scooters! Its intuitive design is brilliant. The Mini Kick's unique "lean and steer " allows the children to maneuver the Mini Kick with their body weight from side to side, surfing the sidewalks! The three wheel design is unmatched and provides stability and control with two wheels in the front and the single spooner provides extra control and is great for dramatic effect. I could go on forever... Sophia has already mastered some amazing tricks from this well engineered scooter. It's crazy how fast she can go and make an immediate brake so smoothly. Gabriel is working on a whole set of tricks of his own. These scooters are a must! It has been amazing for both of my kids confidence. Don't be deterred by the suggested age (3-5). Gabriel got his Mini Kick when he was just turning two. It's been so awesome watching the different ways they have mastered it!

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Piaggio MP3 Hybrid: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:45:41 PST

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 Motorcycle Expo in Italy. The MP3 Hybrid will be the second scooter from Piaggio, with their HyS model already in production.

Although it doesn't have many geek-chic amenities like the name suggests, you will get about 141 miles per gallon and go from zero to 60 in five seconds! Adding to the distance will be regenerative breaking - each time you push on the breaks it recharges the battery. I'm totally digging the concept (especially where my wallet is concerned), but I'm still not sure if the three-wheel design is more poindexter than scooter babe. What do you think?

Buzz News Roundup, 5/12

BuzzSugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:29:35 PDT

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 Blue 2.
No turning back now: NBC has made its official announcement about Jimmy Fallon taking over Conan O'Brien's late-night seat; you can read the press release at The Futon Critic.
German techno band Scooter has taken Madonna's No. 1 place on the Billboard charts in the U.K., writes Billboard.
The New York Post has news on some huge - huge! - changes coming for Weeds this season.
The Associated Press can fill you in on who won Survivor last night.
Steven Spielberg has stated that after completing the Tintin movies, he'll go on to finally direct the Abe Lincoln biopic that we've been hearing about for a while, Variety reports.

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Please Help the Purloined Pug!

PetSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:30:48 PST

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, they received a typewritten letter (postmarked from Tulsa) telling them that a woman in fact had their dog (and their address from his collar), but decided to give the dog to her daughter, and included $20 to thank them. The couple is offering to buy the girl her own dog in exchange for getting their loved one back and have created this email account (bringscooterhome@gmail.com) for any tips. I can't even articulate how upset this story makes me, so I've included a clip of their heartbreaking news appearance when you

Eco Geek Chic: Hybrid Scooter

GeekSugar — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:00:41 PDT

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 gasoline engine behaves like a normal catalysed four-stroke engine with excellent performance and distance range on the one hand and low emissions and fuel consumption on the other. Due to its "parallel" status, the hybrid scooter will be allowed into the restricted traffic zones in most cities and is still perfect for travel out of town.

Piaggio HyS will look like the well known Vespa LX, Piaggio X8 or MP3 models and will feature a battery charge indicator on the dashboard. The battery can be recharged from an electricity source by inserting a normal cable into the plug provided for this purpose. Charging time is about three hours. If that isn't geek chic, I don't know what is.

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Etsy Finds: Sensational Scooters

Julia Walsh — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:55:00 PDT

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.

Lil Gift Guide: Great Gifts For 8-Year-Olds!

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:27:38 PST

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!

Mom and dad spent plenty of afternoons playing Simon, and now their kiddo can get in on the fun - in a modern way, of course! Simon Flash ($20) is all of the fun of the original and more. Disney fans will fall in love with Disney Spotlight Digital Wireless Mic + Karaoke App ($100), a wireless microphone that interacts with the iPad to transform it into the ultimate karaoke machine - it even allows mama to video her tots singing away! Hexbugs are back and scarier than ever! The new Hexbug Larva ($15) will slither their way through your home. The newly updated Easy Bake Oven ($40) may not include a lightbulb for heating food anymore (it now uses a heating element), but it still turns out fun treats! A Razor eSpark Electric Scooter ($160) will get kids across the neighborhood and around town at speeds up to 10 miles an hour!

Where to Find the Best Black Friday Toy Deals

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:25:41 PST

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 member to watch the kids, and map out your shopping strategy! To see the amazing deals, just keep reading.

Lil Gift Guide: Great Gifts For 5-Year-Olds!

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:32:02 PST

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.

FIJIT Friends ($40) may be one of the biggest sellers this holiday season with their ability to respond to different commands and dance moves that keep kids wanting to join in the party. If your child has control of your iPad, Angry Birds Card Game ($12) may be the ticket to giving them a break from the screen. Lego's line of city kits just keeps growing, and the City Forest Police ($80) is packed with enough things to build to keep fans busy for a long time. Bead Bazaar's My Butterfly Bead Kit ($23) is filled with more than 200 environmentally friendly, hand-crafted beads to make more than a dozen accessories. If your kid's going to be moving, why not make it an artistic experience? The Razor Graffiti Chalk Scooter ($74) features sidewalk chalk near its rear wheel so kids can look back on their path after they've reached their destination.