The sleepover is a rite of passage for kids who love to have their friends over for a night of fun and games, but the night isn't always easy on the parents!
The sleepover is a rite of passage for kids who love to have their friends over for a night of fun and games, but the night isn't always easy on the parents! With three kids at home — Michael, 13, Lola, 9, and Joaquin, 7 – Kelly Ripa's spent plenty of nights coaxing her children and their friends to stop the chattering and start sleeping. Now that school's back in session, the Live With Regis and Kelly host is getting ready to host a new round of sleepovers. She's joining forces with Electrolux to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund — simply visit their site and the company will donate $1 to the cause. She shared her best back-to-school organizational tips, her favorite party games, and who not to invite to the party if mama wants to get some sleep.
Talk about cell phone envy! I recently joined Kelly Ripa and Top Chef host Tom Colicchio to learn the key to throwing together a fast meal (see all of the details over on Yum). Following the cooking demonstration, I sat down with the Live With Regis and Kelly host, who was there with Electrolux to raise money for The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, discuss why she won't let her kids – Michael, 13, Lola, 9, and Joaquin, 7 – use Facebook, her kid that's dying to have a cellphone, and her favorite iPhone apps as a mom.
Colin Cowie opened his New York apartment (actually, make that penthouse) to a dozen or so food writers on a recent evening. The goal was to showcase the space, which he designed himself over a two-year period, as well as some of his favorite holiday recipes.
Following a few words of welcome, Colin took us on a tour of his three-level apartment. He took care to point out space-saving devices that work wonders when he's entertaining guests, including a smart set of rolling doors that hid both his serving area and kitchen.
He had a small team on hand to help move appetizers from his Electrolux-outfitted kitchen into his modern dining room, which contained enough nooks and crannies to hide his vast collection of glassware. In his words, he's "the Imelda Marcos of dishes." He prepared a spread of sausage rolls, toasted nuts, brandy cake, and pear cocktails.
“Eco-friendly” and “energy-efficient” aren’t just marketing labels, they’re a way of life. This Earth Month 2009, Electrolux is celebrating its company-wide Green Spirit Initiative, because less energy and water usage means a healthier, happier planet. With a variety of premium, energy-efficient appliances it’s easy for you to live an eco-chic life. So, just how eco-chic are you? Take this quiz to find out.
Learn more about Electrolux eco-friendly and ways you can live a greener life at ElectroluxAppliances.com.
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Win a Fabulous Collection of Electrolux Appliances! Do you want to win a fabulous new collection of premium kitchen appliances? Then play "Kelly's Bags," the only game where the hottest designer handbags are the key to winning this year’s hottest appliances.
Do you want to win a fabulous new collection of premium kitchen appliances? Then play "Kelly's Bags," the only game where the hottest designer handbags are the key to winning this year’s hottest appliances.
Playing is easy: 20 of Kelly Ripa's most stylish handbags have been hidden all over the Internet. Using the clues she gives you every day, you can find her bags and build your own personal collection. Then, pick the perfect bag to bring to each day’s virtual event. Every day you log on, you’re automatically entered to win one of 10 Electrolux premium kitchen appliance suites. To get more chances, log on every day! By registering, you'll help support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund — a cause that's important to Kelly Ripa and women everywhere.
Do you want to win a fabulous new collection of premium kitchen appliances? Then play "Kelly's Bags," the only game where the hottest designer handbags are the key to winning this year’s hottest appliances.
Playing is easy: 20 of Kelly Ripa's most stylish handbags have been hidden all over the Internet. Using the clues she gives you every day, you can find her bags and build your own personal collection. Then, pick the perfect bag to bring to each day’s virtual event. Every day you log on, you’re automatically entered to win one of 10 Electrolux premium kitchen appliance suites. To get more chances, log on every day! By registering, you'll help support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund — a cause that's important to Kelly Ripa and women everywhere.
Win a Fabulous Collection of Electrolux Appliances! Do you want to win a fabulous new collection of premium kitchen appliances? Then play "Kelly's Bags," the only game where the hottest designer handbags are the key to winning this year’s hottest appliances.
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