Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The Salvation Army of St. Petersburg, Florida Puts QR Codes on Red Kettles

The Salvation Army in St. Petersburg Fla., is moving into the digital arena by offering alternative ways to give by putting QR codes on all its red kettles in South Pinellas County. Donors will be led to an online kettle found at http://www.onlineredkettle.org/SalvationArmyTampaBay.

The Salvation Army in different markets is making it easy for bell ringers to accept donations in their communities. This year, in addition to Square credit card readers in some markets, traditional text-to-give campaigns, The Salvation Army in St. Petersburg, Fla., and other markets are adding a QR code to their Red Kettle signs. The QR code is a square bar code read by a smartphone that lead to an online kettle where users can make a donation.

In addition to moving into the digital arena, The Salvation Army is also women's coats making an impact on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to raise awareness of needs in their communities where they serve. The Salvation Army in St. Petersburg, Fla., offers 112 beds each night for homeless men and women and six apartments for women and children. Serving three meals a day offering provide physical, emotional and spiritual nourishment to those in need. Also in St. Petersburg, offering care for abused and neglected children in a 24 bed shelter and in a five home foster care village. The Salvation Army also has Family Specialist Services whose counselors go into homes and help facilitate healthy parenting.

For more information on what is happening in the Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa Salvation Army visit the Tampa Bay Area Salvation Army Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyTampaBay.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information about Salvation Army, St. Petersburg, of Florida, visit http://www.sastpete.org, or for a location near you visit http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.

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Vintage Trend Gives Sainsbury’s Magazine Readers Ideas for Business

Sixties aficionado Stacie Stewart, 30, from Sunderland, owner of The Beehive Bakery and a regular ch women's jackets ef on ITV's This Morning, talks about how she became so immersed in the mod scene that her entire lifestyle began to take a 1960s vibe, and eventually her business too!

Sheila Lloyd-Graham, 58, lives in Cirencester, with her photographer husband Ian, 63, and runs her own vintage boutique called She Unique. Sheila turned her passion for collecting all things vintage into a business, following a suggestion from her husband. She also runs monthly deportment workshops. "The elegance and good manners of the 1940s is something that really appeals to me and I love being able to pass on my knowledge to a whole new generation," she says.

Graphic designer Ruth Ellis, 33, and husband Martin, 43, from Isleworth, Middlesex, met when Ruth attended one of Martin's swing classes around London. She now helps him teach one of his classes in Windsor. Ruth is also a keen vintage clothes collector, particularly of the 1930s, the heyday of swing.

Helena Lang, editor of Sainsbury's magazine, says, "Who doesn't love to spend a few hours at the weekend rummaging through a quaint vintage market? These women show readers how to turn that trend into a whole lifestyle and still look great from top to toe."

Recently crowned Best Consumer Publication (Retail) at the APA's International Content Marketing Awards 2011, Sainsbury's magazine, is published by Seven, the award-winning content marketing agency. Now the UK's most widely read paid-for title, with just over 3.5 million readers every month (NRS), Sainsbury's magazine is the only magazine to have won the covetable PPA Customer Magazine Award three times at the annual Periodical Publisher's Association (PPA) Awards.

Sainsbury's magazine's unique mix of food and lifestyle content offers its readers recipe inspiration from the magazine's renowned food team, plus ideas for their homes, families, health and holidays. At only ?1.60, the monthly glossy is incredible value, with tips and advice from the best writers and contributors.

http://www.seven.co.uk

Notes to editors

About Seven

Seven is an award-winning multi-channel content marketing agency. Experts in creating intelligent, relevant and effective content across multiple channels, including magazines websites, social media, interactive ezines, video, iPhone and iPad apps.

Clients of Seven include Virgin, Sainsbury's, CIMA, English Heritage,Grant Thornton, Guardian Media Group, Lloyds Banking Group and First Trans Pennine.

For further information: http://www.seven.co.uk or contact Shareena Ali, PR, Shareena(dot)ali(at)seven(dot)co(dot)uk 020 7775 5549.

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Organic Living Doesn’t Have to Be Blah. Check out stylishorganics.com a New Ecommerce Boutique Offering Stylish Organic and Ecofriendly Products for Everyone

Stylish Organics' products are representative of an environmentally friendly lifestyle and have been carefully selected from manufacturers who maintain green practices. Most products offered are made in the USA. Others are from organizations or manufacturers that globally support women.

Furniture and home decor products range from chic home accessories to groovy furnishings constructed from organic or sustainable materials. Clothing includes fashions for men, women and children made from or women's coats ganic cotton, bamboo and hemp. Offered are personal care products without chemicals and preservatives, unique accessories, Toys and Gifts all made from organic, natural or recycled materials.

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

LaLunaCouture.com now Selling Clothing Seen on the Real Housewives

The Real Housewives started as a show about wealthy housewives in Orange County, California and has grown to a mega successful franchise, spawning Real Housewives series set in New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Beverly Hills, and Miami. The world has taken an interest in these lively women, taking note of what they do and the fashions they wear. LaLuna Couture is proud to offer some of the fashions seen on Real Housewives stars, especially Teresa Giudice.

Giudice has become a breakout star in her own right. Not only is she one of the best known stars on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, she is a New York Times bestselling fashion coats online author of three cookbooks and is featured on the current season of Donald Trump's The Celebrity Apprentice.

"We have had more and more customers asking about clothes that were seen on The Real Housewives and many of the clothes that were being asked about were A7 jeans and Sky clothing" explained Theresa Marrocco of LalunaCouture.com.

Giudice isn't the only stylish housewife. Her Real Housewives of New Jersey co-star Melissa Gorga is often photographed around town in A7 jeans. Gorga, who joined the show in season three, is a social butterfly, regularly photographed at events wearing A7 jeans.

LaLuna Couture sells the Swarovski crystal jeans, as well as corsets that Melissa Gorga was photographed in. With the reality star and singer turning heads everywhere she goes, Real Housewives fans will love the line of unique styles worn by celebrities offered by LaLunaCouture.com

A7 apparel can make anyone look like a star, with clothing accented by genuine Swarovski crystals. LaLuna Couture offers celebrity style without celebrity prices, allowing you to stand out wherever you go. LaLuna Couture carries A7's unique jeans, as well as corsets and tank tops.

LaLuna Couture also sells MET jeans, which are similar in design to A7. These distressed jeans feature the same vertical slashes as A7, but use chains and mesh instead of Swarovski crystals. Ripped designer jeans are extremely popular with the Real Housewives stars, who wear them whenever they want to look stylishly casual. Nene Leaks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Lisa Vanderpump of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills have both been photographed in A7 jeans.

For more information you can visit LalunaCouture.com

Baby Riddle Owner Featured in Scrubs Magazine for Dual Careers as a Nurse and an Online Baby Clothes Store Entrepreneur that Helps Mothers Avoid Neutral Baby Clothes

Tamatha Grabin, Managing Partner of Baby Riddle and a Registered Nurse, is featured in Scrubs Magazine as a Registered Nurse who sports two careers that she loves. The article focuses on nurses who tap into their entrepreneurial side. Grabin tapped into a new service for pregnant women who are keeping their baby's gender a surprise. She found a way for these mothers to avoid neutral baby clothes.

At a family gathering Grabin and her pregnant sister were discussing the roadblock to keeping the baby's gender a surprise: Pregnant mothers miss out on shopping for the cute little colorful baby clothes. There is no way around avoiding the boring neutral baby clothes.

When Grabin was pregnant with her second child she decided to keep her baby's gender a surprise for the delivery room (a girl!). Grabin says, "I was in the same boat as my sister, I loved the suspense of waiting to hear but disliked picking out all the ugly green and yellow clothes before she was born."

Grabin had spoken to many women who would like to keep the sex of the baby a surprise but disliked the idea of having to buy neutral baby clothes. A light bulb came o fashion jackets n and she realized that she could offer women a way to shop and keep their secret safe. Pregnant moms could have their ultrasound results sent to Grabin, and on their due dates she would send a box of adorable gender-specific baby clothes based on the styles they had pre-selected. BabyRiddle.com was born.

Grabin's website is packed with high quality clothes at mid-level prices. Moms can shop and pick out cute clothes for their newborns. "When her baby is born the mom is completely surprised and completely prepared. She doesn't have to go out shopping and expose her baby to germs, she can stay home and cuddle up with her newborn," says Grabin who even offers a take-me-home outfit that arrives wrapped and laundered ready to tuck into the hospital bag.

Connecting with people in this exciting time has been a highlight for Grabin. She feels a great satisfaction in her dual career as a nurse and entrepreneur. "When I read all the gift notes and I am able to package up these cute little outfits for a new life, it brings me real happiness. I could not be in a better, more celebrated business," says Grabin.

About Baby Riddle:

Baby Riddle was founded by a registered nurse and an entrepreneur. The nationwide online company is based in the United States. The company carries extremely cute baby clothes and also has a great service for women who are keeping their baby's gender a surprise. Baby Riddle created a solution to keep the baby's gender a surprise: Have an unbiased third party send the gender-specific clothes right at the baby's due date.

Find out more by visiting Baby Riddle:
Phone: 866.927.2524 | http://babyriddle.com | Facebook http://www.facebook.com | Amazon Storefront: http://www.amazon.com/shops/babyriddle

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Score an Extra 20% Off All Sale Thru July 4th, Get First Dibs

Fans of Flying Tomato clothing should head straight for the brand's online boutique, where they will find a massive July 4th sale with up to 36% off some of its hottest vintage inspired bohemian items of the season.

Flying Tomato's July 4th sale includes everything from bohemian maxi dresses to bohemian palazzo pants and makes for the ideal opportunity to save dollars on the overall price of some of the brand's most popular items. The sale will only run for a limited time though (ends July 4th), so those that are interested in bagging a few bargains should act now before stocks run out.

In total, there are just less than 350 items of women's clothing included in the sale, available in sizes small to large. There are many items available for less than $50 and a lot of the clothes are available in a range of colors, so customers will still be able to pick the best style for them.

"All of our favorite items are included in this July 4th sale," said Luz Gutierrez of Flying Tomato. "The Red, White & Blue sales are always best time to pick up some real bargains, and at Flying Tomato we want to make sure that our customers get the chance to do that."

To buy from Flying Tomato's sale, check out their new lookbook, or to check out the new collections, visit the official website at http://www.FlyingTomato.com now.

About Flying Tomato - Flying Tomato is a vintage inspired bohemian clothing line founded by Jay & Debbie in 2004. It all began as Salt & Pepper Clothing, Inc. in an 1,100 square ft shop which was located at the heart of the fashion district in Los Angeles. Since then, we have expanded and our facilities now include 2 showrooms in the LA Fashion District and a 67,000 square ft warehouse which is located in Vernon, CA.

We design, manufacture and distribute classic & feminine collection not to follow trends, but to set our own by showcasing an entirely new look with vintage inspired feel that our customers have grown to love.

As a fast-growing young contemporary brand, Flying Tomato enjoys a dynami women's coats online c and fast-paced working environment. We have such fun, energetic and dedicated group of fashion oriented individuals that work together as a team to create unique & edgy styles for today's fashion leaders.

You can find our line in over 2,000 boutiques & department stores worldwide and on our website, http://www.flyingtomato.com.

For further information contact:
Email: blog(at)flyingtomato(dot)com