Yo Gabba Gabba! Announces 60 City Tour!
$1 From Every Ticket Sold To Benefit Habitat for Humanity Local Affiliate In Each Tour City
Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, and an appearance at Coachella that garnered rave reviews from spectators and media alike, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! are heading back on the road with YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! to play to enthusiastic fans on a 60-city tour across North America. Today’s hottest live show for families will make stops at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America, starting August 27 in Bethel, NY and ending in Dallas, TX on December 12. YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is produced by S2BN Entertainment in association with Wildbrain Entertainment and The Magic Store.
Champions on the stage and in the community, the Gabba Gang will participate in various service projects aimed at building homes and hope in the cities they visit during their four month journey across North America. In addition, $1 from every ticket sold during the 2010 YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY North American tour will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity local affiliate in each tour city to further their homebuilding efforts.
Pre-sale tickets are available to American Express Cardmembers starting Thursday, May 20. A special Gabba Tix pre-sale offer for members of the Gabba community began on Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. VIP packages with premium tickets and meet and greets will also be available. For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com/. Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent’s lap.
Released in October, 2009, YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 1 topped kids and overall music charts at iTunes (#1 kids album), Amazon (top 5 kids album) and Target sales, which reached more than 40,000 copies in only 6 months since its release. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME was picked as one of 2009’s top holiday gifts for toddlers by both PARENTS magazine and the popular Mom web destination MomLogic.com. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 2 will be released on iTunes and will hit shelves nationwide this September.
DATE CITY VENUE ALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Friday, August 27, 2010 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods
Saturday, August 28, 2010 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
Sunday, August 29, 2010 Philadelphia, PA Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion
Thursday, September 02, 2010 Albany, NY Times Union Center
Friday, September 03, 2010 Buffalo, NY Artpark
Saturday, September 04, 2010 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 05, 2010 Montreal, QC Place des Arts
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 Edmonton, AL Northern Jubilee
Thursday, September 09, 2010 Calgary, AL Southern Jubilee
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sunday, September 12, 2010 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Regina, SK Brandt Centre
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre Theatre
Saturday, September 18, 2010 London, ON John Labatt Centre
Sunday, September 19, 2010 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Burlington, VT Flynn Theatre
Friday, September 24, 2010 Portland, ME Merrill Auditorium
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Boston, MA Wang Theatre
Sunday, September 26, 2010 Boston, MA Wang Theatre
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Providence, RI Providence PAC
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theatre
Thursday, September 30, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, October 02, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Sunday, October 03, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 Hershey, PA Hershey Theater
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Cleveland, OH State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare
Friday, October 08, 2010 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Saturday, October 09, 2010 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
Sunday, October 10, 2010 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
Monday, October 11, 2010 Louisville, KY The Palace Theatre
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
Friday, October 15, 2010 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater
Saturday, October 16, 2010 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, October 17, 2010 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Chattanooga, TN Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center
Thursday, October 21, 2010 Nashville, TN Jackson Hall - Tennessee PAC
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Sunday, October 24, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Jacksonville, FL Moran Theatre at Times Union Center
Friday, October 29, 2010 Kissimmee, FL Silver Spurs Arena
Saturday, October 30, 2010 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Sunday, October 31, 2010 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre
Friday, November 05, 2010 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
Saturday, November 06, 2010 Kansas City, MO The Midland
Sunday, November 07, 2010 Denver, CO 1st Bank Center
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 Salt Lake City, UT The E Center
Friday, November 12, 2010 Spokane, WA INB Performing Arts Center
Saturday, November 13, 2010 Seattle, WA Tacoma Dome
Sunday, November 14, 2010 Portland, OR Memorial Coliseum
Monday, November 15, 2010 Eugene, OR Hult Center
Thursday, November 18, 2010 Sacramento, CAMemorial Auditorium
Saturday, November 20, 2010 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sunday, November 21, 2010 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Friday, November 26, 2010 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater
Sunday, November 28, 2010 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
Saturday, December 04, 2010 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theater
Sunday, December 05, 2010 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theater
Tuesday, December 07, 2010 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theater
Thursday, December 09, 2010 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum
Friday, December 10, 2010 Houston, TX Hobby Center
Saturday, December 11, 2010 Austin, TX Cedar Park Center
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Dallas, TX Dr Pepper Arena
Dates, venues and ticket prices are subject to change.
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Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, a headlining performance at The White House, a critically-acclaimed, chart-topping album, and an appearance at Coachella that garnered rave reviews from spectators and media alike, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! are heading back on the road with YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! to play to enthusiastic fans on a 60-city tour across North America. Today’s hottest live show for families will make stops at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America, starting August 27 in Bethel, NY and ending in Dallas, TX on December 12. YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is produced by S2BN Entertainment in association with Wildbrain Entertainment and The Magic Store.
Champions on the stage and in the community, the Gabba Gang will participate in various service projects aimed at building homes and hope in the cities they visit during their four month journey across North America. In addition, $1 from every ticket sold during the 2010 YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY North American tour will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity local affiliate in each tour city to further their homebuilding efforts.
Pre-sale tickets are available to American Express Cardmembers starting Thursday, May 20. A special Gabba Tix pre-sale offer for members of the Gabba community began on Wednesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. VIP packages with premium tickets and meet and greets will also be available. For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit http://www.yogabbagabbalive.com/. Children under one year of age will be admitted free to sit on a parent’s lap.
Released in October, 2009, YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 1 topped kids and overall music charts at iTunes (#1 kids album), Amazon (top 5 kids album) and Target sales, which reached more than 40,000 copies in only 6 months since its release. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME was picked as one of 2009’s top holiday gifts for toddlers by both PARENTS magazine and the popular Mom web destination MomLogic.com. YO GABBA GABBA!: MUSIC IS AWESOME Volume 2 will be released on iTunes and will hit shelves nationwide this September.
DATE CITY VENUE ALL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Friday, August 27, 2010 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods
Saturday, August 28, 2010 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
Sunday, August 29, 2010 Philadelphia, PA Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion
Thursday, September 02, 2010 Albany, NY Times Union Center
Friday, September 03, 2010 Buffalo, NY Artpark
Saturday, September 04, 2010 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 05, 2010 Montreal, QC Place des Arts
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 Edmonton, AL Northern Jubilee
Thursday, September 09, 2010 Calgary, AL Southern Jubilee
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Sunday, September 12, 2010 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Regina, SK Brandt Centre
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre Theatre
Saturday, September 18, 2010 London, ON John Labatt Centre
Sunday, September 19, 2010 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Burlington, VT Flynn Theatre
Friday, September 24, 2010 Portland, ME Merrill Auditorium
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Boston, MA Wang Theatre
Sunday, September 26, 2010 Boston, MA Wang Theatre
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Providence, RI Providence PAC
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theatre
Thursday, September 30, 2010 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, October 02, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Sunday, October 03, 2010 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 Hershey, PA Hershey Theater
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Cleveland, OH State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare
Friday, October 08, 2010 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
Saturday, October 09, 2010 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
Sunday, October 10, 2010 Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre
Monday, October 11, 2010 Louisville, KY The Palace Theatre
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
Friday, October 15, 2010 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater
Saturday, October 16, 2010 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Auditorium
Sunday, October 17, 2010 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Chattanooga, TN Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center
Thursday, October 21, 2010 Nashville, TN Jackson Hall - Tennessee PAC
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Sunday, October 24, 2010 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Jacksonville, FL Moran Theatre at Times Union Center
Friday, October 29, 2010 Kissimmee, FL Silver Spurs Arena
Saturday, October 30, 2010 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Sunday, October 31, 2010 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 Columbia, SC Township Auditorium
Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre
Friday, November 05, 2010 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
Saturday, November 06, 2010 Kansas City, MO The Midland
Sunday, November 07, 2010 Denver, CO 1st Bank Center
Tuesday, November 09, 2010 Salt Lake City, UT The E Center
Friday, November 12, 2010 Spokane, WA INB Performing Arts Center
Saturday, November 13, 2010 Seattle, WA Tacoma Dome
Sunday, November 14, 2010 Portland, OR Memorial Coliseum
Monday, November 15, 2010 Eugene, OR Hult Center
Thursday, November 18, 2010 Sacramento, CAMemorial Auditorium
Saturday, November 20, 2010 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sunday, November 21, 2010 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Friday, November 26, 2010 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theater
Sunday, November 28, 2010 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
Saturday, December 04, 2010 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theater
Sunday, December 05, 2010 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theater
Tuesday, December 07, 2010 El Paso, TX Abraham Chavez Theater
Thursday, December 09, 2010 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum
Friday, December 10, 2010 Houston, TX Hobby Center
Saturday, December 11, 2010 Austin, TX Cedar Park Center
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Dallas, TX Dr Pepper Arena
Dates, venues and ticket prices are subject to change.
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My Day with P90X Guru Tony Horton
Too bad my "date" with Tony was with about 300 other people, but it was a delightful day in which I had some great workouts, met fantastic people and learned a lot. And, of course I am very happily married so I only have a fitness crush on Tony anyway.For those of you who may not know Tony Horton, he is a trainer to the stars who lives in California and has become famous through his creation of the P90X training system in partnership with Beachbody. In fact, P90X is the number one infomercial in the US. I even have a little cameo in the latest version which was redone for 2010. Here is a photo of my results.
Luckily, I happen to live in an area where Tony's sister lives. She and a friend coordinated Super Saturday with Tony Horton. It was an all-day event with workouts, lunch and seminars. It was truly a terrific day. The agenda was as follows:
Introduction
I wish I had this on video. Tony's sister and her husband did a terrific skit about making a decision to buy P90X after living an unhealthy life. Then, the man himself came out to give some opening comments. Tony, who is nearly 52, looks about 40 (at the most) and is in the most amazing shape. It was great to finally see him in person.
Opportunity Presentation
In case you did not know it. Beachbody (makers of P90X, Insanity, Turbo Jam, Shakeology and much more) is also a business opportunity in which you can make money coaching others and serving as a distributor for the programs. It's what I do as well. In case you have an interest in this yourself, there is great information at GetPaid2GetFit.net. If you'd like to join my team, stop by my personal Beachbody Site and click the Coach Button.
Cardio/Strength Workout with Tony
I was so lucky to snag a front row spot for the workouts. It was a lovely day and we worked out in the grass under a large tent. Tony did what he called UCML, which stands for Upper body, Chest, Middle (or core) and Lower body. I love that this is a workout you can do anywhere and with no equipment. He included some new moves that I've never seen in any of his videos. Because it was a hot day, Tony also reminded us to work at an 8 out of 10 at the most so that no one got over-heated. I was pleased that it was not a totally insane workout. After an hour, we were all ready to take a break for lunch.
Lunch and Q&A with Tony
This was a nice opportunity to get to know Tony a little more personally. He answered questions like "Who would you like to workout with?" (Jack Lallane), "What did you eat when you were a kid?" (lots of junk food), "What are some of your goals for the future?" (hold a handstand for a minute, do a back flip on skis).
Tony's Presentation of the 11 Laws of FitnessThis will likely be it's own article. This was an entertaining and informative presentation. Tony has a no-nonsense approach to fitness. Being out of shape is only the fault of each individual. It is up to us to make a difference. Some of his point included:
- Variety is the spice of fitness - Mix it up, Change it up, Turn it up! Do what ever you can to keep things interesting, ever-changing and ever-challenging.
- Consistency - The more you do, the better you will get. Show up for your workouts, be patient that it won't happen overnight and follow through 5-6 days a week.
- Intensity - You are tougher than you think. This is one of the things I loved about P90x, it really did prove to me that I am so much tougher and stronger than I ever thought possible.
This next presentation was put together by Tony's personal chef Melissa Costello of KarmaChow.com. She had some really great tips on how to move toward a cleaner eating style. She hosts fully coached cleanses as well. I'm not sure that I'm ready to take that step, but I did learn a lot. I'll post another article with more details on this as well.
Yoga with Tony
First, Tony threatened anyone who dared to leave before this workout. Some Tony fans are nortorious for hating and skipping the yoga workout included with P90X. I for one love the yoga and really looked forward to this workout. On a hot afternoon, I thought it would be fun and relaxing. Well, it was fun, but there was no relaxing. It was one tough yoga workout. We were all dripping with sweat by the end.
Wrap up and photos - After a few party words from Tony, we all had the opportunity to have a photo. As you see above.
Next, I drove home and nearly collapsed from exhaustion and elation. It was one healthy, informative and rewarding day. Should Tony Horton ever come to your town, I highly recommend going to see him. If you can't meet him in person, I highly recommend any of his workouts including P90X, 10-Minute Trainer and Tony One-on-One. Check out this page for more info on all.
All the best in health and fitness
Coach Jenn
of PersonalFitCoach.com and free fitness coaching at Team Beachbody too.
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Get there.... without losing it
Road Trip... The thought of the word strikes fear into the hearts of parents and kids alike. The parent fears the arguments, the constant "How much further?" and the "I'm bored"... not to mention the smell that wafts from the backseat. Kids dread the long hours sitting with not much to do - being forced to count cows, colors of cars or keep track of the states on the license plates of passing cars. Each generation has something that might make them hesitant to depart on a long driving trek - but there is one thing that both groups of passengers hate.... getting lost. Sure, sometimes it can lead to a really neat discovery, but most times it only leads to Mom getting mad because Dad won't stop and ask directions - or even worse, you could end up in an unsafe area - lost.
Wouldn't it be great if there was just one little device that could keep you on track and keep you safe? Well, wish no more because Motorola has introduced the MOTONAV TN700 and TN500 navigation devices.
When the folks at Motorola heard that the fam and I were planning a road trip, they asked if I would like to try one out and see how I liked it. I received a Motorola Motonav TN700 series device and, although I've never used a PND (personal navigation device) before, found it fairly easy to figure out. I read the instruction manual, charged the unit up and we were ready to head out. Entering the destination information is pretty straightforward, using the touchscreen - hit enter and you're on your way! The device mounted easily to my windshield in the position of my choice using the provided suction cup mounting device (be sure to check with any local regulations regarding the placement of your device for your specific area) - plug the unit into the power outlet (or cigarette lighter - do cars even have those anymore?) and you're ready to roll.
Along the route, our PND (who we nicknamed "Marge") guided us through our trip, turn by turn with voice navigation so the driver never had to take their eyes off from the road to see where we were going next. We were amazed by this tiny device - it knew how fast we were going (and when we were even a mile or two faster than the speed limit, outlined our speed limit in red so we would know to back off on the gas). It knew where photo-enforced intersections were and even warned us if we were coming up on a dangerous intersection. If we missed a turn for any reason, the device recalculated our route and immediately got us back to where we needed to be. Even better yet, just as the box promised - it "Played nice with my phone" - meaning it is bluetooth enabled so with a quick setup, it talks to my cellphone anytime I turn it on and allows for hands-free calling! (which in some states is mandated - but definitely a great idea even it it's not a law where you live) A couple of quick clicks and my cellphone's phone book was downloaded to the device for hands-free outgoing calls too! The device also accepts voice commands for the navigation portion so you'll never have to take your hands off from the wheel to navigate either.
The MOTONAV can also help you make better driving decisions with MotoExtras, a service that displays local search results so you’ll always find the places and things you need. MotoExtras also displays other helpful information such as streaming traffic updates for your specific route, local fuel price comparisons, weather forecasts, and flight status updates. You can search for the things you're looking for with voice-prompted search powered by Bing. Just one touch and you are connected to stock quotes, horoscopes, travel information, sports, movie times, and more. The MotoExtra service is enabled by Bluetooth and do not require a separate data plan, but a subscription fee is required after the initial 90-day free trial.
The device unclicks from the suction-cup mount quickly for easy storage in the glove compartment or you can take it with you if you're going to be on foot (although the battery life was rather limited).
We were thrilled with the MOTONAV TN700 series PND and can definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a navigation device for their car. For more information on the Motorola MOTONAV devices, pop over to their website and take a virtual test drive to see all of the great things the MOTONAV can do.
Just think, a road trip without the worries - of course, we still can't help you with the smell from the backseat...
- Liz
Posted by Liz of Pink Lemonade
Pink Lemonade was given a Motorola MOTONAV TN700 series PND device for review purposes and Motorola generously allowed us to keep the device after the review period.
Wouldn't it be great if there was just one little device that could keep you on track and keep you safe? Well, wish no more because Motorola has introduced the MOTONAV TN700 and TN500 navigation devices.
When the folks at Motorola heard that the fam and I were planning a road trip, they asked if I would like to try one out and see how I liked it. I received a Motorola Motonav TN700 series device and, although I've never used a PND (personal navigation device) before, found it fairly easy to figure out. I read the instruction manual, charged the unit up and we were ready to head out. Entering the destination information is pretty straightforward, using the touchscreen - hit enter and you're on your way! The device mounted easily to my windshield in the position of my choice using the provided suction cup mounting device (be sure to check with any local regulations regarding the placement of your device for your specific area) - plug the unit into the power outlet (or cigarette lighter - do cars even have those anymore?) and you're ready to roll.
Along the route, our PND (who we nicknamed "Marge") guided us through our trip, turn by turn with voice navigation so the driver never had to take their eyes off from the road to see where we were going next. We were amazed by this tiny device - it knew how fast we were going (and when we were even a mile or two faster than the speed limit, outlined our speed limit in red so we would know to back off on the gas). It knew where photo-enforced intersections were and even warned us if we were coming up on a dangerous intersection. If we missed a turn for any reason, the device recalculated our route and immediately got us back to where we needed to be. Even better yet, just as the box promised - it "Played nice with my phone" - meaning it is bluetooth enabled so with a quick setup, it talks to my cellphone anytime I turn it on and allows for hands-free calling! (which in some states is mandated - but definitely a great idea even it it's not a law where you live) A couple of quick clicks and my cellphone's phone book was downloaded to the device for hands-free outgoing calls too! The device also accepts voice commands for the navigation portion so you'll never have to take your hands off from the wheel to navigate either.
The MOTONAV can also help you make better driving decisions with MotoExtras, a service that displays local search results so you’ll always find the places and things you need. MotoExtras also displays other helpful information such as streaming traffic updates for your specific route, local fuel price comparisons, weather forecasts, and flight status updates. You can search for the things you're looking for with voice-prompted search powered by Bing. Just one touch and you are connected to stock quotes, horoscopes, travel information, sports, movie times, and more. The MotoExtra service is enabled by Bluetooth and do not require a separate data plan, but a subscription fee is required after the initial 90-day free trial.
The device unclicks from the suction-cup mount quickly for easy storage in the glove compartment or you can take it with you if you're going to be on foot (although the battery life was rather limited).
We were thrilled with the MOTONAV TN700 series PND and can definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a navigation device for their car. For more information on the Motorola MOTONAV devices, pop over to their website and take a virtual test drive to see all of the great things the MOTONAV can do.
Just think, a road trip without the worries - of course, we still can't help you with the smell from the backseat...
- Liz
Posted by Liz of Pink Lemonade
Pink Lemonade was given a Motorola MOTONAV TN700 series PND device for review purposes and Motorola generously allowed us to keep the device after the review period.
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Find Your Fitness Inspiration
I wrote about this topic about a year ago and thought it was a good time for an update. Do you realize that about 50% of people have given up on their New Year’s Resolution by the middle of the year. How about you? Did you set a goal that is strong enough and important enough for you to stick with it? Or, are you letting other things get in the way. Are you letting yourself get lower and lower on your priority list? It is easy to do for so many mothers. I did it myself for a few years after my children were born.
An honest self-assessment is a good place to start. How many of you know exactly what you want to achieve? Where are you now in your progress towards that goal? What is your plan to get from here to there? How many of you will settle for less or “good enough?” To be honest, I found myself there early this year. I was just settling for “so-so.” I had an injury last fall and put on weight over the holidays. I found it really difficult to motivate back to my former “best shape of my life” goals.
Luckily, early this spring, I made a change. I re-challenged myself to make sure that I was not going to settle for less that what I wanted or what I deserved. I reminded myself that a great way to re-spark my passion for fitness was to seek out people who can help. I happened to be invited to a site called iChange.com. It helped me get back on track in terms of diet and nutrition.
For exercise, I found another season of The Biggest Loser as perfect inspiration. The Biggest Loser folks always inspire me with their will and their drive to succeed. What inspires you? Seek out people who are better than you, fitter than you, stronger than you (this can be emotionally or physically). For example, Keep an open mind and learn from others. These people may be a your neighbor, someone at your gym, someone you meet online or even an instructor on a DVD.
You might find being exposed to superior discipline and fitness levels will drive you to work harder than you thought possible. In time you’ll overcome your self-imposed limitations and make progress you didn’t think was possible. My challenge to you for this week is to find someone who inspires you to meet your fitness goals.
If your personal fitness is important to you, work as hard as you possibly can. It won’t be easy, it won’t happen overnight, but it will happen. Today, I am serving as your personal cheerleader. Yes, YOU! I know that YOU can do it! Check back and let me know how it goes.
- All the Best in Health and Fitness
Coach Jenn
of PersonalFitCoach.com and free fitness coaching at Team Beachbody too.
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An honest self-assessment is a good place to start. How many of you know exactly what you want to achieve? Where are you now in your progress towards that goal? What is your plan to get from here to there? How many of you will settle for less or “good enough?” To be honest, I found myself there early this year. I was just settling for “so-so.” I had an injury last fall and put on weight over the holidays. I found it really difficult to motivate back to my former “best shape of my life” goals.
Luckily, early this spring, I made a change. I re-challenged myself to make sure that I was not going to settle for less that what I wanted or what I deserved. I reminded myself that a great way to re-spark my passion for fitness was to seek out people who can help. I happened to be invited to a site called iChange.com. It helped me get back on track in terms of diet and nutrition.
For exercise, I found another season of The Biggest Loser as perfect inspiration. The Biggest Loser folks always inspire me with their will and their drive to succeed. What inspires you? Seek out people who are better than you, fitter than you, stronger than you (this can be emotionally or physically). For example, Keep an open mind and learn from others. These people may be a your neighbor, someone at your gym, someone you meet online or even an instructor on a DVD.
You might find being exposed to superior discipline and fitness levels will drive you to work harder than you thought possible. In time you’ll overcome your self-imposed limitations and make progress you didn’t think was possible. My challenge to you for this week is to find someone who inspires you to meet your fitness goals.
If your personal fitness is important to you, work as hard as you possibly can. It won’t be easy, it won’t happen overnight, but it will happen. Today, I am serving as your personal cheerleader. Yes, YOU! I know that YOU can do it! Check back and let me know how it goes.
- All the Best in Health and Fitness
Coach Jenn
of PersonalFitCoach.com and free fitness coaching at Team Beachbody too.
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"Jewels" for your kitchen
Cabinet hardware is like a woman’s jewelry. It finishes off the look or it can even take the whole look in a completely different direction. It can dress it up or down quickly.
You can make a simple ensemble look glamorous fast with the right accessories. You don’t need granite, custom cabinetry and top of the line appliances to make your kitchen pop. Add some zip with some fun knobs that you can easily switch for the seasons or just when the mood strikes you.
As my family looks at houses for sale it always surprises me to find a very plain, nondescript knob on the cabinetry when the rest of the house has such pizzazz.
Houses with bold colors almost seem to cry out for the more artistic types of knobs. The country décor makes me almost expect a pretty little basket weave knob or the painted ceramic ones. The houses full of the Scandinavian, minimalist types of furniture always conjure up the vision of stainless steel bars that make me think I should hang a dish towel on it. If your couch is embellished with all seashell pillows I can almost bet that you’ll have seashell knobs on either your cabinetry or one of your pieces of furniture.
Think about how your personal clothing and jewelry styles are also reflected in your home. You wouldn’t go out for “date night” or a formal evening without your jewelry
So why not finish your house’s ensemble too. If you need to change things up a bit; easy changes like paint colors and cabinet hardware can breathe fresh life into a stale room.
Mary
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You can make a simple ensemble look glamorous fast with the right accessories. You don’t need granite, custom cabinetry and top of the line appliances to make your kitchen pop. Add some zip with some fun knobs that you can easily switch for the seasons or just when the mood strikes you.
As my family looks at houses for sale it always surprises me to find a very plain, nondescript knob on the cabinetry when the rest of the house has such pizzazz.
Houses with bold colors almost seem to cry out for the more artistic types of knobs. The country décor makes me almost expect a pretty little basket weave knob or the painted ceramic ones. The houses full of the Scandinavian, minimalist types of furniture always conjure up the vision of stainless steel bars that make me think I should hang a dish towel on it. If your couch is embellished with all seashell pillows I can almost bet that you’ll have seashell knobs on either your cabinetry or one of your pieces of furniture.
Think about how your personal clothing and jewelry styles are also reflected in your home. You wouldn’t go out for “date night” or a formal evening without your jewelry
So why not finish your house’s ensemble too. If you need to change things up a bit; easy changes like paint colors and cabinet hardware can breathe fresh life into a stale room.
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Lift Weights to Lose Weight
According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE) A new study confirms what many discovered long ago – strength training plays an important role in ridding the body of extra weight. My own experiences certainly support this research as well. I lost more weight once I added strength training into my regular routine.
Sure, aerobic exercise burns calories, but the body’s metabolism quickly returns to pre-exercise levels, usually within 30 minutes or so. Resistance training, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins University, leads to increased calorie burning for up to two hours after the workout is over.
Carol A. Binzen and colleagues recruited 10 moderately trained women to perform three sets of 10 exercises at 10-repetition maximum with a one-minute rest period between each set. Researchers found that fat oxidation was significantly higher after the strength-training session.
Unfortunately, because weight training often results in a corresponding increase in weight (at least at first) due to increased muscle mass, many women abandon their strength-training efforts, opting instead for strictly cardiovascular activities. However, researchers suggest combining aerobic exercise with regular strength training for maximum benefit.
So, remember to work strength training into your weekly routine. I recommend 2-3 sessions of strength training per week. My favorite blend of strength training, cardio and yoga is the P90X series.
All the best in health and fitness
- Coach Jenn
of PersonalFitCoach.com and Team Beachbody
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Sure, aerobic exercise burns calories, but the body’s metabolism quickly returns to pre-exercise levels, usually within 30 minutes or so. Resistance training, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins University, leads to increased calorie burning for up to two hours after the workout is over.
Carol A. Binzen and colleagues recruited 10 moderately trained women to perform three sets of 10 exercises at 10-repetition maximum with a one-minute rest period between each set. Researchers found that fat oxidation was significantly higher after the strength-training session.
Unfortunately, because weight training often results in a corresponding increase in weight (at least at first) due to increased muscle mass, many women abandon their strength-training efforts, opting instead for strictly cardiovascular activities. However, researchers suggest combining aerobic exercise with regular strength training for maximum benefit.
So, remember to work strength training into your weekly routine. I recommend 2-3 sessions of strength training per week. My favorite blend of strength training, cardio and yoga is the P90X series.
All the best in health and fitness
- Coach Jenn
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Get a great relationship - start with some great dating advice!
Dating can be scary. If you've just come off a divorce or a serious breakup, you may be wondering if it's all worth it, or if you'll just end up in the same place again. If your'e a single parent, you may be hesitant to start bringing someone new into your family's life. If you're newly on the scene after not having dated for many years, the thought of online dating can seem intimidating. For whatever reason, if you're not sure how to approach the whole dating game, try these tips:
*Put your most important foot forward. If you start out with "sexy" then that's what people will value most about you.
*Dating is not a sales pitch. Who you are is a sacred gift, it's not a product.
*Know that the single people around you are not your rivals. Smile, we're all in this together! There's enough love to go around, you don't have to fight other people for it.
*When you feel that spark of chemistry, ask yourself some questions. Is this excitement, or fear (they feel similar, but not the same)? Do you find yourself questioning your values and action and feeling insecure, or does this person really bring out the wonderful things in you, leaving you feeling invigorated and glowing?
*Gently press the brakes. It's okay to slow down, and it can keep you from making a desperate move that could end in disaster. If this person is really the right one for you, then they'll be patient and let things happen in due course. There are 1.45 million potential partners out there for you - you don't have do drastic things with this one right this second in a desperate bid to hang onto them. Just take a step back and think things through before making any big decisions.
*Learn about this person and what they have to offer. The last thing you need is to get into a situation where its give-give-give on your end and take-take-take on theirs. You want someone who balances you, where the give and take are equal.
*Don't try to find people who would be attracted to the person you think you should be - go for the ones who like you for who you actually are! I used to put so much effort into making myself less high-maintenance because I thought people wouldn't be attracted to my big nature. Turns out, my husband loves my big nature exactly the way it is!
*Resist the urge to drop your drawers until you're sure this person shares your relationship goals, and that they feel the same way about you! The day after you have sex is not the time to find out they just want a casual fling, if you're looking for marriage.
*Prepare yourself for your new relationship with a daily clearing ritual. Let go of old items or photos that only bring back painful memories, or you can do what I did and have a wedding ceremony with yourself so that you make the most important commitment of all!
*Stick to your guns when it comes to deal-breakers. Perhaps you won't tolerate a drug-user. Or maybe you can't stand to be with someone who's into porn. We all have areas where we draw the line - make a list of yours so that you aren't tempted to bend those lines. You can learn more about deal-breakers by getting a copy of Hindsight, What You Need to Know Before You Drop Your Drawers.
*Never compromise your safety or integrity - trust your true instincts, and don't set yourself up to fail!
But if you want the best piece of advice ever… it might take you a long time to get in etched in your mind, and to put it into practice, but here it is: Great relationships begin within!®
If you want some “inner-viewing” tips, go to http://www.maryannelive.com/ and sign up for Maryanne's new webinar series starting June 14. You can watch her doing one of the things she does best, asking the IMPORTANT questions of six live bachelors, one per week, real people, real time. You can choose to simply listen, to ask questions, or to be eligible for a date with the bachelor of your choice. Learn how and when to ask the essential questions, and build your Relationship Toolbelt so you can craft healthy, fulfilling, sustainable relationships!
- Maryanne
by Maryanne Comaroto of Maryanne Live
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*Put your most important foot forward. If you start out with "sexy" then that's what people will value most about you.
*Dating is not a sales pitch. Who you are is a sacred gift, it's not a product.
*Know that the single people around you are not your rivals. Smile, we're all in this together! There's enough love to go around, you don't have to fight other people for it.
*When you feel that spark of chemistry, ask yourself some questions. Is this excitement, or fear (they feel similar, but not the same)? Do you find yourself questioning your values and action and feeling insecure, or does this person really bring out the wonderful things in you, leaving you feeling invigorated and glowing?
*Gently press the brakes. It's okay to slow down, and it can keep you from making a desperate move that could end in disaster. If this person is really the right one for you, then they'll be patient and let things happen in due course. There are 1.45 million potential partners out there for you - you don't have do drastic things with this one right this second in a desperate bid to hang onto them. Just take a step back and think things through before making any big decisions.
*Learn about this person and what they have to offer. The last thing you need is to get into a situation where its give-give-give on your end and take-take-take on theirs. You want someone who balances you, where the give and take are equal.
*Don't try to find people who would be attracted to the person you think you should be - go for the ones who like you for who you actually are! I used to put so much effort into making myself less high-maintenance because I thought people wouldn't be attracted to my big nature. Turns out, my husband loves my big nature exactly the way it is!
*Resist the urge to drop your drawers until you're sure this person shares your relationship goals, and that they feel the same way about you! The day after you have sex is not the time to find out they just want a casual fling, if you're looking for marriage.
*Prepare yourself for your new relationship with a daily clearing ritual. Let go of old items or photos that only bring back painful memories, or you can do what I did and have a wedding ceremony with yourself so that you make the most important commitment of all!
*Stick to your guns when it comes to deal-breakers. Perhaps you won't tolerate a drug-user. Or maybe you can't stand to be with someone who's into porn. We all have areas where we draw the line - make a list of yours so that you aren't tempted to bend those lines. You can learn more about deal-breakers by getting a copy of Hindsight, What You Need to Know Before You Drop Your Drawers.
*Never compromise your safety or integrity - trust your true instincts, and don't set yourself up to fail!
But if you want the best piece of advice ever… it might take you a long time to get in etched in your mind, and to put it into practice, but here it is: Great relationships begin within!®
If you want some “inner-viewing” tips, go to http://www.maryannelive.com/ and sign up for Maryanne's new webinar series starting June 14. You can watch her doing one of the things she does best, asking the IMPORTANT questions of six live bachelors, one per week, real people, real time. You can choose to simply listen, to ask questions, or to be eligible for a date with the bachelor of your choice. Learn how and when to ask the essential questions, and build your Relationship Toolbelt so you can craft healthy, fulfilling, sustainable relationships!
- Maryanne
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Speakers Matter when shopping for TV’s
You’re buying a television on picture quality not the sound; keep in mind the flatter the television gets the less room there are for speakers. The fact is some manufacturers are now making televisions without speakers (this is where we want to do our research). It stinks to bring home a $2,000 TV, plug it in turn it on and say “how come there isn’t any sound?”
Those add on sales might not be an add on
Imagine you bring home your new High Definition Flat panel television, the family gathers around ripe with anticipation, you put in the latest “must have” movie, movie starts; there’s no sound!! Then it starts, “turn it up, I can’t hear it”. Sadly, you will not be the first or the last person this happens to after buying a new TV. As we trend towards ”the flatter, the better” in TV’s, one of the items being sacrificed is the audio / speaker portion of the TV’s!!! Who would have thought that TV companies would take out the speakers? A flatter TV has a great, super flat picture but no speakers to generate sound to accompany this awesome picture!! Remember you are usually buying a TV on picture quality which most manufactures bank on now and not the quality of the TV’s audio. It would be too easy if it was all a package deal like it was back in the old console TV days.
Next time you visit your local retailer take notice that most of the TV’s don’t have the sound on or in some cases not even hooked up. The reason for this is that they want to take you into the speaker area to hear the audio portion; thus add on selling begins! Don’t be alarmed!! They aren’t trying to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge cheap. Take a few moments to listen; let your guard down and let them educate you. They are trying to teach you and make sure that you are not disappointed with your purchase. Trust me having known a few different TV salesmen; they’re passionate about their TV viewing so listen to their advice and you’ll experience incredible TV viewing. It will be like going to the movies each time you turn on the TV.
It might be confusing but if speakers are being installed into these flat panels they’re only about the size of a quarter; which can only produce enough sound to replicate that of head phone speakers. While they sound great in your actual ear and do produce sound it will never be enough to fill the living room for family movie night. Items like a center channel, subwoofers and surround speakers might seem confusing but there is an added value to these items. So don’t think of it as a sales associate trying to make more commission by getting you just to purchase something else. They are educating you and trying to understand your TV needs to make sure that you are not disappointed with your purchase. Tell them if you like to play Xbox, Wii or Play station for hours or if you have 800 movies in your video library; it helps them find the best fit for your viewing pleasure.
Technology changes and grows with great picture quality, thinner TV’s, gravity defying brackets to hang TV’s and speakers that make you think an airplane is landing on your lap. Speakers can easily be forgotten or dismissed during the purchase and it’s often not very frequently discussed when doing your research prior to purchasing a Television. Tough economic times have resulted in some people cutting back on family movie outings and caused them to stay home more often. If you have a rocking surround sound system to accessorize your life-like TV picture; simply eliminating one movie night a month for a family of four could potentially pay for a great investment in surround sound speakers. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re at the movies every night but get to lay on the couch in your pj’s right?
Mary
Posted by Mary of Illuminate, Decorate and Fascinate
Featured weekly on Pink Lemonade Online Magazine
Those add on sales might not be an add on
Imagine you bring home your new High Definition Flat panel television, the family gathers around ripe with anticipation, you put in the latest “must have” movie, movie starts; there’s no sound!! Then it starts, “turn it up, I can’t hear it”. Sadly, you will not be the first or the last person this happens to after buying a new TV. As we trend towards ”the flatter, the better” in TV’s, one of the items being sacrificed is the audio / speaker portion of the TV’s!!! Who would have thought that TV companies would take out the speakers? A flatter TV has a great, super flat picture but no speakers to generate sound to accompany this awesome picture!! Remember you are usually buying a TV on picture quality which most manufactures bank on now and not the quality of the TV’s audio. It would be too easy if it was all a package deal like it was back in the old console TV days.
Next time you visit your local retailer take notice that most of the TV’s don’t have the sound on or in some cases not even hooked up. The reason for this is that they want to take you into the speaker area to hear the audio portion; thus add on selling begins! Don’t be alarmed!! They aren’t trying to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge cheap. Take a few moments to listen; let your guard down and let them educate you. They are trying to teach you and make sure that you are not disappointed with your purchase. Trust me having known a few different TV salesmen; they’re passionate about their TV viewing so listen to their advice and you’ll experience incredible TV viewing. It will be like going to the movies each time you turn on the TV.
It might be confusing but if speakers are being installed into these flat panels they’re only about the size of a quarter; which can only produce enough sound to replicate that of head phone speakers. While they sound great in your actual ear and do produce sound it will never be enough to fill the living room for family movie night. Items like a center channel, subwoofers and surround speakers might seem confusing but there is an added value to these items. So don’t think of it as a sales associate trying to make more commission by getting you just to purchase something else. They are educating you and trying to understand your TV needs to make sure that you are not disappointed with your purchase. Tell them if you like to play Xbox, Wii or Play station for hours or if you have 800 movies in your video library; it helps them find the best fit for your viewing pleasure.
Technology changes and grows with great picture quality, thinner TV’s, gravity defying brackets to hang TV’s and speakers that make you think an airplane is landing on your lap. Speakers can easily be forgotten or dismissed during the purchase and it’s often not very frequently discussed when doing your research prior to purchasing a Television. Tough economic times have resulted in some people cutting back on family movie outings and caused them to stay home more often. If you have a rocking surround sound system to accessorize your life-like TV picture; simply eliminating one movie night a month for a family of four could potentially pay for a great investment in surround sound speakers. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re at the movies every night but get to lay on the couch in your pj’s right?
Mary
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