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The Ultimate Supermeme called #Catsie
To bring the #Catsie to life, Virgin Mobile created a documentary style video where Samsung Galaxy S5’s were rigged so that cats could take selfies (catsies) of themselves by stroking a button on the phone. The shoot had seven talented cats taking photos in various backgrounds set up to impersonate society’s obsession with taking selfies in familiar places including the beach, bathroom mirror, gym and bedroom – all perfectly sized for the featured felines.
Additionally, from June 18-25, the campaign will unveil the 1st official #Catsie Awards, hosted by Internet celebrity, Nala Cat, celebrating the finest achievements in Catsies. Taking submissions from Instagram, Twitter and Tumblr, the #Catsie Awards will give people an extra incentive to interact with their phone and cats.
The grand prize winner will be declared the Virgin Mobile Spokescat and awarded, along with four other prize winners, a #Catsie prize pack, which includes the Samsung Galaxy S5 and accessories from Nala Cat’s line of cat products. All submitted ‘Catsies’ will live on Virgin Mobile’s Tumblr page and main website(www.virginmobileusa.com).
Prize Pack includes:
- Virgin Mobile USA Samsung Galaxy S5
- Virgin Mobile USA $55 Top Up Card
- Samsung Wireless Charging Pad
- DJ Cat Scratch Turntable
- Selfie Remote
- “Nala the Cat Bow Tie”
One GRAND prizewinner will also get:
- $100, awarded as a prepaid debit card
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Colorful Stationaries from YOOBI @YoobiGives
What a great concept! Yoobi is a new colorful and vibrant school supply brand that makes learning fun while also giving back. Yoobi means “one for you. one for me”—for every Yoobi item you buy, a Yoobi item is donated to a classroom in need right here in the U.S. It’s that simple!
Many kids in the U.S. don’t have access to basic school supplies, unless teachers pay for them out of their own pocket. We don’t think that’s right and we bet you don’t either!
Yoobi believes that it should be a right, not a privilege, for every child in the U.S. to have creative and colorful tools for learning. Together we can make it happen.
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World Cup Beauty Buys
With the World Cup beginning today, soccer fever has hit an all-time high. Countries across the globe will come together for this month-long tournament to celebrate the sport. Whether you’re a true blue fan or just getting into the hype, there’s something for everyone. Beauty fans can take a page out of the World Cup playbook with products and ingredients from some of soccer’s hottest teams. Be it Japan, Switzerland, France, USA, Germanyor Brazil, root for your favorite team with these beauty picks.
Japan 
Yu-Be Moisturizing Cream Sayonara dry skin! Yu-Be, formulated in Japan by Yoshikiyo Nowatari over 55 years ago, this moisturizer is super hydrating. A high level of glycerin is combined with vitamin E, vitamin B2, camphor and sodium hyaluronate for a lightweight, yet heavy hitting moisturization.
$16/$25 via www.sephora.com and www.nordstrom.com
Switzerland 
Karin Herzog Finest Chocolate Cleansing Formulated with Swiss chocolate, Karin Herzog’ Finest Chocolate Cleansing helps unclog pores, dissolve impurities and remove makeup without stinging or irritation. A gel formula, skin will feel soft and supple after use.
$55 via www.karinherzog.com
France 
Repêchage C-Serum Seaweed Filtrate The C-Serum, short for cytoserum, is formulated with seaweeds found off the Brittany coast in France. Rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, the C-Serum helps prevention dehydration and fine lines, and returns moisture to restore overall skin vitality.
$55 via www.repechage.com
USA 
Jan Marini Skin Research Bioglycolic Cleanser Made in the USA – the Bioglycolic Face Cleanser is a gentle formula suitable for all skin types. This deep cleanser is soap free, non-irritating and rinses completely without the need for a post-cleansing toner or astringent. Formulated with sorbitol, a natural humectant derived from berries, skin is left soft and hydrated.
$30 via www.janmarini.com
Germany 
emerginC active hydrating complex This lightweight, oil-free gel moisturizer helps soothe and hydrate skin with refreshing properties. Formulated with matricaria, a German chamomile, skin is soothed after shaving, exposure to sun or other environmental aggressors.
$49 via www.emerginc.com
Brazil 
Miracle Skin Transformer Face SPF 20 A breakthrough 5-in-1 tinted skin enhancer, Miracle Skin Transformer hydrates, primes, enhances, mattifies and protects skin in one easy application. Formulated with ecophysalis, an extract of the camapu plant found in the Brazilian rainforest, this ingredient immediately reduces redness and inflammation and prevents rosacea and broken capillaries.
$48 via www.nordstrom.com and www.ulta.com
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My #ComeCleanSoap Debut
As you guys knows, I started a line of pop culture soaps called Come Clean 2 weeks ago and with all the Instagram love and online sales, I decided to brave my first summer street fair!
What an eventful week. For the event, I pre made and hand poured 50 bars of soap. I designed a Photo Booth and built it from hardware store goods. Had to source items like clear stickers, table cloth, tent, prop, chairs and a Square for card transactions. All the little details like bringing tape, scissors, sunscreen, a float for change and coins for parking were top of mind! This event was held in Newark, NJ and was an dog adoption block party! How perfect! Being a vendor at Hell’s Kitchen Woofstock 2014 was really fun and we got to meet fantastic dogs and their owners.
Life size replicas for the Come Clean Dog Soaps!
Some brave dogs even put on a shower cap for our amusement!
The soaps are shampoo bars created with plant based glycerin soap and 100% pure essential oils. It is important to keep your pets clean and still be as environmentally friendly as you can! These do not contain any sulfates harmful to the environment and one bar can last anywhere from 8 -12 washes depending on your dog.
Maybe the first dog in history became friends with humans for food. But the modern dog definitely loves his owner for the baths he gets 🙂
I created these because the very first experience that made my dog mine, was the bath I gave him! A firefighter shared his story with me about his dog which was similar. He found her tied and abandoned and the first thing he did was take her home and wash her. After that, she was his forever. There is something really special about the bonding ritual of a bath between owner and dog. He got a “Flexin” soap for her too!
Jin and Tai both came to help me!
We took lots of photos, played with the dogs and met all kinds of Newark folks who came to support the cause and join the festivities. This is the 6th year of the Newark Woofstock street fair event. It was well attended by 20 vendors and over 500 people from the neighborhood.
Even though this was my first vendor experience at a summer street fair, I knew that I had to get all the set up items here and at the same time, deal with narrow street parking. I know I couldn’t get a huge truck because of that.
I was so happy to test drive the Ford C-Max Hybrid Energi for this weekend!
This beauty is the Ford C-Max Hybrid Energi. I have never driven an electric car before and now I am in love! It has ample trunk space and I was able to get all my street fair items in there for my Come Clean booth. Including 3 chairs, 1 small table, Photo Booth set up, box of soaps, curtains, rugs, props, a 10×10 tent! If you sweep your foot under the car’s bumper, the trunk will open automatically. Then just with a click of button, it closes. The car is extremely quiet during the drive and even has rear camera assisted parking!
The best part is, it is electric! So the Ford C-Max Hybrid Energi hardly used any gas at all. Maybe just a lick for all that driving around! Amazing. Perfect for road trips for more summer street fairs.
This little hatchback is small and mighty. Like me. It has all the amenities and top of the line technology like Sirius radio so I could listen to whatever I want. It was easy to drive and gave me an urban zen pod as I drove to my adventure. I was able to charge my phone, drive through a thunderstorm, get groceries, dodge crazy taxis (it beeps when someone is too close to you) and parallel park in Soho!
The C-Max Hybrid Energi is definitely on my radar for when I buy a car. It is perfect for everything I need for city life.
Looking forward to my next one! Check it out on www.whenicomeclean.com and see all the silly dog pictures!
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Evenflo ProComfort_Symphony All in One Carseat
Kids fussing in the back seat is a huge factor in automotive accidents and fender benders. To address this issue, Evenflo has created the ultimate comfy car seat so that your child can be totally comfortable. The Gel Matrix system is the key to the comfort! Just as adults have ergonomic office seating, the way your child sits in the car is also important.
Rear-facing for infants, and when ready, converts to forward-facing (5-65 lbs.)
Our new Evenflo ProComfort Symphony™ DLX All-In-One Car Seat is among our award-winning car seats that carry forward our passion for products that foster a safer, more peaceful ride.
The introduction of Gel Matrix™ Technology dials up the level of comfort, keeping your child content so you can focus on the road. This engineered material reduces pressure point build-up, enhancing your child’s comfort so they maintain a proper seating position for a safer, more peaceful ride.
The Sure Latch technology is a one time insert that won’t have you digging your fingers into the seats to find the latch! This is a very useful feature that will fit most standard cars and minivans.
This feature is genius! Keep the buckles from getting too hot this summer but sticking them into the buckle pockets! Here is the full run down: Gel Matrix™ technology, SureLATCH® Installation, Buckle pockets, Side impact tested, 65 lb. harness weight rating, Converts to belt-positioning booster, Infinite Slide™ harness adjustment, 2 crotch strap positions, Upfront harness adjust, Head and body pillows, Machine-washable seat pad, LATCH equipped, Energy absorbing foam, 5-point harness, Dual integrated cup holders, Adjustable headrest, Made in the USA
More info on Evenflo.com
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Win the @taggtracker TAGG Pet Tracker
YOUR MICROCHIP IS NOT ENOUGH.If your pet is lost, a microchip won’t alert you or show you where she is. With Tagg GPS tracking, receive alerts and find your pet on a map NOW. This is a perfect addition for your dog’s collar. The TAGG is a water resistant, easy to clip GPS location device.
It is also like a Fitbit for dogs where it can monitor their activity levels. It comes with its own charging port and will last around 2 weeks per charge. When it is within the proximity of the base, it will also charge. Set the neighborhood range ‘Tagg zone’ for your dog and your home. When it take him/her for a walk, press a button so it turns off the alerts! But if you are not in walk mode and your dog is out of the range – you will immediately get a text to your phone and email to let you know. I can think of a few wandering pups my friends own!
This could be the best pet product you get to save your dog’s life!
If you want to win this device and a Come Clean Soap, ENTER below!Check it out on Amazon or Pettracker.com
