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mod*tot loves to rollerdisco with me + mod*pop in our dining room disco :) by ~mod*mom~ at 7.7.09 © 0 comments  
      we went to the dwell magazine design conference in los angeles this weekend as press, sponsored by dwell, olympus + hp to blog about the conference + products. i remember seeing the la fonda del sol girard flor tiles at the tottini booth last year. i'm so happy now to have them in our kitchen! they're perfect with our colorful home.
by ~mod*mom~ at 26.6.09 © 0 comments
my family has been so busy! i'm so excited! we got to spend a day "living" at the futuristic "SmartHouse" on the hp campus in cupertino. it's a 3-bedroom prefab automated dreamhouse showcasing hp's electronic "connected home" technology for work + entertainment, like the first connected hd lcd tv + gadgets for the kitchen, bedroom, office, fire safety + security surveillance that are available now. here's a video tour. then after kindergarten graduation, we spent the weekend at an eco camp near petaluma that was a miwok indian village + saw foxes + stopped in mill valley on the way home + watched "UP" at the quaint little old theater. this week, i met the pbs kids executives + the creator of 'super why' at stanford + they explained how they make their programs + gave me some show DVDs + projects to try with mod*tot for feedback. we LOVE pbs kids shows + online games. mod*tot is in gymnastics camp + i'm skating along the bay trail across the street from her gym, updating my blog, planning giveaways + getting ready for the dwell on design conference next weekend at the los angeles convention center!!! i want to drive an eco-friendly zipcar hybrid + use our autonet mobile wifi with an hp touchsmart tablet laptop + olympus stylus "tough" camera. by ~mod*mom~ at 18.6.09 © 4 comments
 i have a secret.... i live in silicon valley + have a blog, but i don't have a working laptop. i've been stuck on the question: apple or windows... i LOVE apple design. i love apple stores. i love apple employees. macworld was amazing! i voted for woz on dancing with the stars. i love iphones + apps. i want a white macbook right now!!!! (i heard a rumor new macbooks will have at&t wifi soon like iphones). but, also i LOVE hp, hp employees + especially hp touchsmart technology, hp laptops, + their adorable 2.25 pound 10" hp netbooks that have wifi via at&t or verizon already. macbooks are $999 + netbooks are only $299. macbooks have ilife easy to use programs + apple store assistance vs. hp netbooks don't have cd/dvd drives or capacity to handle photo editing programs that i like to use for preparing images for my blog. but i went to best buy last night where they sell both apple + hp. the sales people were very knowledgeable + helpful like the apple store. i tested my netflix account on an hp netbook + the dvds streamed live (yay! no carrying movie dvd's) + an employee showed me how to use a seagate "free agent" mobile hard drive to carry around all the contents of my home computer, including videos, music + thousands of pictures up to 500gb. then i can use an online photo editing website like picnik + hit the road with autonet mobile service that turns my car into a wifi hotspot for $29 a month. this summer we're heading to the dwell on design conference in los angeles + then to mammoth mountain for environmental education, a scenic gondola ride + a music festival. i love the geology of the east side of the sierras. i think we'll take a hybrid from zipcar like a ford truck, so we can bring our mountain bikes. i'll bring along my flip video camera, dwell magazines + new reference guide: "how to be a geek goddess". i need to read up on geek parenting + keeping kids safe online, especially when they use free online video chat like tokbox that lets up to 20 people video conference. here are some geek mom gadgets + tips: wifi certified shopping guide + how to secure your wifi at home + on the go.p.s. i wear low tech birkenstock's, because now they come in space age + mod new colors like white, silver, orange, lime, purple + pink...
i like that they're an environmentally friendly company by ~mod*mom~ at 6.5.09 © 13 comments
  ford is loaning me a flex for shuttling my friends to earth events all over california this month! it seats 7 in 1st class comfort with sun/moon roofs over all 3 rows + gets 24 mpg, which is amazingly only a few mpg less than my vw bug. i think it's cute as a huge mini with this Funkmaster Flex House of Kolor Kandy custom paint job :) the 2nd + 3rd rows recline flat + have dvd players. it has so many awesome features you should take a tour here by ~mod*mom~ at 16.4.09 © 13 comments
by ~mod*mom~ at 9.4.09 © 2 comments
 i'm so excited to watch steve wozniak on dancing with the stars tonight at 8 on abc!i met him at macworld 8 weeks ago at the premiere of the welcome to mac intosh movie. i got my picture with him. it will be interesting to see his improvement in fitness + how well he's learned to dance in a short time. yay for smart nice guys!!! vote for woz!!! are you going to watch? you can vote on your phone for free up to 11 times per phone line during the show (+ up to 30 minutes after) + you can vote online until noon the following day. you can also vote online up to 11 times per email address + see videos of the shows at abc until 9pm tuesdays when the "results show" airs. by ~mod*mom~ at 9.3.09 ©
giveaway :: Whole Baby diaper bag from wholefoodsmarket.com whole foods market wants to know what mod*mom readers think of their "Whole Baby" podcasts. from now until march 30th, they’re offering “mod*mom” readers, an incentive for you to listen + provide feedback to their Whole Baby Podcasts covering Natural Baby Body Care, Pregnancy – A Time to Go Natural, + Organics for Baby, Beyond Food prize: the “Deluxe Urban Sling” is made with 100% post-consumer recycled materials- “yesterday’s discarded water bottles and yogurt containers”. It comes loaded with natural products for new babies, and families. enclosed items may vary slightly and may include: Belly Bar - assortment of Chews, Shakes + Bars California Baby - Super Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash - No Fragrance Peter Rabbit Organics - Baby Intense Therapy Cream Seventh Generation - Natural Baby Laundry Detergent Hylands - Teething Tablets, and Teething Gel how to enter: 1. there are 3 podcasts please feel free to listen to all 3 but you just need to leave a comment on 1. to listen click here: 2. after listening, click on the “comment” text to leave your comment. *please enter: modmomblog.com in the “website” field on the comment form, so we know your comment is part of this promotion. 3. when you leave a comment, with modmomblog.com in the website field, you will be entered in a drawing, + on march 31st, 1 winner will be randomly selected to win a Green Baby Diaper Bag! by ~mod*mom~ at 5.3.09 ©
 it's going to be warm there. i wish i was wearing this alexander girard dress by anna sui. it's embroidered on silk. (click image to enlarge) i'll keep an eye out for mom sally fields!!! i LOVE all her movies + her brothers & sisters tv show cast + production crew + editing are the BEST! i just got a roku that unlocks netflix, so i'll be able to watch unlimited streamed movies instantly on my tv or pc + it connects up to 6 devices with sub-accounts, instead of separate netflix accounts for each device. the oscars are on abc sunday night! (then brothers & sisters is at 10pm) by ~mod*mom~ at 19.2.09 © 12 comments
  mod*mom oscars giveaway :: 10 roxio vhs to dvd software/hardware digitizers $600 i'm so excited i'm going to the oscar's gifting suites next week with mod*tot + roxio is sponsoring a mod*mom giveaway to introduce my pals to their new product that will save your treasured favorite movies, since vcr's + tapes are becoming obsolete. Roxio Launches Easy VHS to DVD Helps Families Revive, Relive, and Preserve Cherished Personal Video Memories and Entertainment Roxio's latest consumer application, Roxio Easy VHS to DVD is a combination of software and hardware that enables users to quickly digitize analog recordings stored on VHS tapes. The product is available now direct from Roxio for $59.99 and will be introduced later this month in retail stores worldwide. Roxio Easy VHS to DVD also enables consumers to transfer their favorite collections of LPs and tapes onto CDs or portable players. Users simply attach the included hardware to their high-speed USB 2.0 port, then capture from virtually any analog video or audio source. S-Video and composite video inputs enable full-resolution DVD recording from VCRs, VCR/DVD combo players, and analog camcorders including Hi8 and V8 models. Easy VHS to DVD includes Wizards for automatically capturing and converting analog video directly to DVD and for automatically labeling audio tracks captured from LPs or tapes with artist, song, and album information. Easy VHS to DVD comes equipped with a full-featured video editor that enables users to apply filters to correct video quality, rearrange or remove unwanted video segments, and spice things up with a range of transitions, titles and effects. Video and audio can be easily converted and exported for optimal playback on a range of mobile devices including iPods, iPhones, and PSPs or prepared for posting and sharing via online services or social networking sites. The product also includes an innovative DVD authoring application complete with professionally designed templates that enable users to easily create personalized DVDs with motion menus, menu-to-menu transitions, animated buttons and custom navigation. With the included express labeler, users can also create personalized disc and case artwork. VHS tapes can last 10 to 20 years in ideal conditions; however, heat, humidity and improper storage cause videotapes to deteriorate, which degrades the magnetic particles and can lead to failure. Converting analog content to a digital form stops the deterioration and preserves the content for generations. The CEA reported that as of January 2007, 85% of households still had VCRs in the home. The number dropped to 70% in January 2008. With VCRs quickly becoming obsolete, it’s important for families to have a plan for preserving precious memories of key events that are currently on VHS tape. “Whether it’s aging footage of weddings, baby’s first steps, reunions and other special family moments or collections of classic TV episodes, movies and concerts, the clock is ticking on massive amounts of irreplaceable analog video and audio recordings. With Easy VHS to DVD, we’ve made it point-and-click easy for families to preserve, rediscover, revive, and relive this content on PC, DVD, or mobile devices.” to enter to win a roxio vhs to dvd digitizer, tell me in the comments, which features are your favorites + favorite movie? (include your email address + web url so i can contact you when you win!)before midnight, saturday february 28 by ~mod*mom~ at 10.2.09 © 39 comments
 this is going to be a weekly dj party in golden gate park for over 18. all of the exhibits will be open 6-10pm. $10 admission. i can't wait :) i'm so excited california academy in san francisco sent me a press release: SAN FRANCISCO (January 28, 2009) – Every Thursday night, beginning on February 12, the Academy will transform into a lively venue filled with provocative science, music, mingling, and cocktails, as visitors get a chance to explore the museum at night. NightLife events run from 6-10pm, and are open to adults ages 18 and up. Entertainment and a bar stocked with food and drinks available for purchase will be set up in a given area of the museum each week. The location of the bar and entertainment will rotate on a regular basis, placing the pulse of the party in different locations throughout the year. Visitors will be able to explore the rest of the Academy's exhibits as well – from the fish, snakes and other creatures in the aquarium, to the dioramas and live penguins in African Hall. Engaging science programming and activities at each event will introduce visitors to cutting edge research in an informal, social environment. The focus of that content will rotate quarterly– the themes in 2009 are Evolution, Sustainability, Climate Change & Space, and Explorers. Activities will vary week to week and include informal talks by scientists, stargazing, screenings, opportunities to meet aquarium animals, and more. Event-specific details are available at www.calacademy.org/nightlife. NightLife Basics What: NightLife at the California Academy of SciencesFeaturing music, cutting-edge science, and food and cocktails available for purchaseNightLife is for adults ages 18 and overWhen: Every Thursday 6-10 pmFebruary 12 – October 29, 2009Where: California Academy of Sciences55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoCost: $10 per person ($8 for Academy members) Tickets available at the door or online at https://www.calacademy.org/event_tickets/ Details: Visit www.calacademy.org/nightlife for a schedule of upcoming events
by ~mod*mom~ at 2.2.09 © 3 comments
 compostmodern is a 1-day event in san francisco saturday february 21 dedicated to promoting ecologically sustainable design solutions. compostmodern networks designers as a core piece of changing our world by their influence in altering everything we consume + the way in which we consume it to be more sustainable. as green a conference as possible, compostmodern is a flagship event for sustainability + design. compostmodern is available via webcast + you can host a group viewing. via treehugger
by ~mod*mom~ at 2.2.09 © 1 comments
 celebrate the temporarydon't wait until tomorrow live today celebrate the simple things enjoy the butterfly embrace the snow run with the ocean delight in trees or a single flower go barefoot in the wet grass don't wait until all the problems are solved or all the bills are paid you will wait forever eternity will come and go and you will still be waiting live in the now with all the problems and its agonies with its joy and its pain your despair your anger it means you're alive look closer breathe deeper stand taller stop grieving the past there is joy and beauty today it is temporary here now and gone so celebrate it while you can celebrate the temporary (this is one of my favorite poems + i think i'll post it every new year as a reminder) by ~mod*mom~ at 14.1.09 © 12 comments
   i'm so excited to go to my 1st macworld! especially for the special preview of macheads the movie, featuring apple employee #1 daniel kottke + guy kawasaki. the movie will premiere to the public thursday 1/8 at macworld. i LOVE iphones + speck iphone covers. i'll be looking at all the new products available + getting some tips for digital photography, video + graphic art.  by ~mod*mom~ at 6.1.09 © 8 comments
by ~mod*mom~ at 25.12.08 ©
 PEACE: the biography of a symbol: "As the boomer generation moves onward through the milestones of life, 1960s nostalgia holds tremendous meaning today. And nothing more eloquently symbolizes the counterculture era than the peace sign. How did this simple sketch become so powerful an image? Peace: the biography of a symbol tells the surprising story of the sign in words and pictures, from its origins in the nuclear disarmament efforts of the late 1950s to its adoption by the antiwar movement of the 1960s, through its stint as a mass-marketed commodity and its enduring relevance now." i want this book! peace to you pals! by ~mod*mom~ at 25.12.08 © 5 comments
  herman miller began by manufacturing residential home furnishings in the early 1920s + became known as a modern furniture manufacturer in the 1930s, 40s + 50s, by collaborating with some of the country's most influential designers in the modern movement: alexander girard, george nelson, charles & ray eames. jack kelley, designer of the world's first computer mouse pad + precursor to the cubicle, partnered with herman miller to create functional + stylish pieces including the scooter keyboard and mouse stand. an avid sailor, kelley said "i won't tolerate anything that doesn't work on a sailboat, so why would i tolerate anything that doesn't work in the office?" "Kelley has been captivated by computers since 1968, when he represented the Herman Miller Research Corporation as a researcher/designer at the Stanford Research Institute + worked with Douglas Engelbart, inventor of the world's first computer mouse. The mouse needed a pad, so Kelley designed it--the world's first mouse pad, an invention that brought him great satisfaction and an early understanding of the complexities of working in computer environments." herman miller is also a leader in eco-friendly office products + has been environmentally -conscious since the 1950s, strategically placing windows in all herman miller corporate buildings to let in more natural light + allotting 50% of herman miller corporate land as "green space." today, many new herman miller products are made from recycled materials + the classic herman miller pieces are upholstered using recycled textiles. classic herman miller designs are as popular now as they ever were. to commemorate the 50th year of the eames aluminum group, herman miller is offering them in a special edition, anniversary white leather. by ~mod*mom~ at 23.12.08 © 7 comments
 new toy safety regulations slated to take effect in the US starting in february are well intended, but flawed legislation + will have devastating consequences for small toymakers + handmade toy vendors. last year, the us media broadcasted many stories about recalls of toys made for children that included dangerously high levels of lead or other chemicals or small parts that could easily detach + be swallowed by a child. several of the world’s leading toy manufacturers were forced to recall tens of thousands of units of toys to ensure the safety of american children. almost every problem toy recalled in 2007 was made in china. read more at mahar drygoods. by ~mod*mom~ at 19.12.08 © 6 comments
 i'm getting ready to take mod*tot to the oscars parties in february.this is my 1st oscars + i'm so excited, so i'm preparing early. i had a laser photo facial $400 at the loveliest spa in palo alto skinspirit by co-owner + mother of 2, cara. she also has a location in walnut creek.i wanted to remove some sun damage brown spots on my cheeks, so it was a lot easier than i thought + your face isn't red afterwards, but you do have to wait about 2 weeks for the dark spots to break up + move to the surface + go away. obagi sent me a set of products to enhance the treatment $450, but i was concerned about hydroquinone in 2 of the products, because its carcinogenic + banned in canada + france, so i checked with my oncologist, about the 4% hydroquine in 2 of the products + she said it was ok to use them for under 2 months. + i'm feeling like a glamorous movie star in my new cinzia crystal glasses. also, i have had a hard time blogging since this summer, because my once exceptional eyesite has deteriorated noticeably for closeup reading. so i've been on the hunt for fabulous reading glasses. i love cinzia's readers. you don't need an Rx, but you could fill these frames. here are my favorites: by ~mod*mom~ at 14.12.08 © 11 comments
 enter my holiday giveaways palm :: centro smartphone $300 modern dose :: mod rocker $300 peek :: mobile email device $100 congratulations to jaime for winning my keen giveaway! by ~mod*mom~ at 14.12.08 ©
 mod*mom holiday giveaway :: palm centro smartphone $300! palm is introducing their new web browsing phone to mod*mom readers.
go pick your favorite palm centro features + list them in the comments below, include your email address + web url to be entered to win, before midnight, new year's eve 12/31 by ~mod*mom~ at 9.12.08 © 77 comments
bugaboo friends is a community of active, modern parents sharing pictures, ideas, stories, videos, tips + inspiration to stay on the go with children. i like the full length version of this world traveling surfer family video. by ~mod*mom~ at 4.12.08 ©
  mod*mom holiday giveaway :: mod rocker $300 modern dose is a wonderful mom-owned company with mod furniture + home products. i'm so excited they're offering a mod eames era rocker. to enter to win a white mod eames style rocker, please leave me a comment telling me your favorite modern dose products + include your email address + web url, to identify you when you win! before midnight, monday, december 22 by ~mod*mom~ at 1.12.08 © 173 comments
 enter my holiday giveaways modern dose :: mod rocker $300 KEEN :: eco-friendly product of your choice! peek :: mobile email device $100 here are the halloween giveaway winners: global exchange :: fair trade organic chocolate assortments $100+ sarah, ana, lacey, jodi, danil, micaela by ~mod*mom~ at 30.11.08 ©
  mod*mom holiday giveaway :: KEEN eco-friendly product of your choice!
keen stockholm winter boots are my favorites at keen's new online shop. i love their simple modern design, cozy fleece lining + water-proof outers. go pick your favorite keen products + list them in the comments below, include your email address to be entered to win your favorite keen product. this is a quick giveaway, so get your entry in before midnight, monday 12/8 winner update: congratulations jaime! by ~mod*mom~ at 21.11.08 © 180 comments
  mod*mom holiday giveaway :: peek mobile email device $100 the fantastic new peek mobile email device just debuted at target! the 8mb peek is simply email: no contracts, credit checks or activation fees. i was checking these out in the target electronics section last week + i'm so excited target is offering a peek for a lucky mod*mom reader! to enter to win a peek mobile email device, tell me in the comments your favorite features of the peek + how it would make your life easier. (include your email address + blog url, so i can contact you when you win) if you have a blog, please link to mod*mom before midnight december 15 by ~mod*mom~ at 21.11.08 © 115 comments
    i'm excited about jetblue's new terminal at jfk next to 1962 saarinen terminal they're restoring!!! these are some of the restaurants + bars. i'm going to add more later. i'm off to the san francisco night skate by ~mod*mom~ at 7.11.08 © 5 comments
  FLOR :: martha stewart floor designs martha wants mod*mom readers to watch her FLOR show today! she's demonstrating how you can design with FLOR style carpet tiles. update: FLOR's Martha Stewart Sea Grass Stripe Rug was featured on The Martha Stewart Show today. if you weren't able to tune in ... click on the this link to check-out the segment! FLOR is offering the Martha Stewart Sea Grass Stripe Rug at a 20% discount. by ~mod*mom~ at 4.11.08 © 7 comments
  air cars run on compressed air!watch this video about the future of cars that run on a variety of alternative fuel sources by ~mod*mom~ at 3.11.08 © 4 comments
groovy halloween song :: donovan's 'season of the witch' soundtrack clip from the 1973 movie 'season of the witch' i'd LOVE to watch this tonight :) thanks for the song daniel
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  i went to the funnest haunted house last friday + it's open til saturday.not for little kids. pic glenmullally        here are some halloween pics from my hardrive i'm not sure where i got. by ~mod*mom~ at 28.10.08 © 12 comments
 i love fun halloween decorations that aren't too scarey for mod*tot pic lala-a-gogo by ~mod*mom~ at 17.10.08 © 6 comments
 mod*mom halloween giveaway :: 6 fair trade chocolate winners $100+ global exchange wants to educate us + our trick or treaters on the importance of fair trade chocolate that doesn't exploit workers. global exchange is a wonderful non-profit company dedicated to socially conscious artisans + products. i'm so excited they're offering 1 fair trade organic halloween is boo-tiful kit, plus 5 boxes of fair trade organic chocolates made of the finest ingredients--18-piece assortment. to enter to win environmentally friendly + socially responsible chocolates + gifts from global exchange, please leave me a comment telling me your favorite global exchange products + why fair trade is best for everyone . (include your email address + web url, to identify you when you win!) before midnight, wednesday, october 22 winners announced thursday, october 23, so check to see if you won, so you can email me your mailing address before halloween by ~mod*mom~ at 9.10.08 © 153 comments
    california academy of sciences opened this weekend in san francisco! mod*tot + i got a peek at the building from the de young museum tower. here are some photos they sent us. does that roof look like teletubbies? i'm going to add some more photos this evening. right now, we're off to the oncologist for an ultrasound of some lumps. i'm also going to meditate + do a mind/body/spirit dance class. mod*tot's online kindergarten isn't challenging enough for her yet. we go through the lessons, hoping to get to the challenging part. she keeps saying, "boring... preschool..." click to enlarge photos... i'll add lots more tonight :) update: ultrasound showed lumps are normal tissue :) yipeeeeeeeeeeeee! by ~mod*mom~ at 1.10.08 © 17 comments
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