i must have this

... now! This is just amazingly gorgeous and I thank Fresh Jess and Diamonds on the Inside for introducing me to this lil' numba:

Incase Chrome Slider Case

..and it's only $35!

Easy Peasy Cozy

Prince Charming and I have been mulling over the idea of how to use hammocks more often. Everywhere. There is not a day that goes by during the summer that we don't talk about it. Well, my friends, I've found a solution!

The E-Z Hammock can be found at Walmart for only $98! Look for us lounging hammock-style at a park near you!

Chicago-based Women Entrepreneurs, Listen Up!

The CRAVE Chicago book is a manifesto of fabulous women-owned businesses in Chicago that fit into any of these categories:

Adorn - jewelry mavens
Childrens - childrens clothes, toys, services, etc.
Connect - networking, media, technology, event services, etc.
Details - miscellaneous goods & services
Dwell - home decor
Enhance - salon, spa, fitness, etc.
Pets - pets!
Sip Savor - restaurants, chefs, etc.
Style - all things fashion including clothing & accessories

We also have a section in the book for women that run businesses in the Financial sector, or Marketing, or PR, or Web Development, or Graphic Design, or Law... these women are called Intelligentsias, and we're looking for them too!

This project has already been uber successful in Seattle, Vancouver, Portland, Austin, San Francisco and Toronto... now, it's being brought to Chicago!

Email me for an example of the product, to assist in visualizing the interior of the CRAVE book. If you would like to be a part of this fabulous project, please note I think you'll be pleased that the interview questions are all web-based to allow for a very easy fit into your busy schedule! We would also send a photographer to your location, free of charge...

The CRAVE Guides will be sold at Barnes & Noble stores, Amazon.com and in every boutique that is showcased in the guide. CRAVE is also working on a marketing campaign that will kick-off prior to the book's completion and will host a book launch party with all participants and media sources in attendance!

All we ask for is a small commitment of ordering a number of books at a cost of $9.98 per book. We recommend you then sell these books at $19.95, the same price at which your consumers will see them offered in other stores. This is a large and effective mark-up! As far as payment for the books go, one-half of the payment would be charged in May and the other half would be charged in August when the books are completed and delivered.

Feel free to forward to the women entrepreneurs in your life and let me know what you think! We are working toward a May 30th deadline, so please keep that in mind...

Thanks & Toodles,
Michele

Email: chocolatepizzastilettolove@gmail.com

CRAVE blog: http://cravecrush.craveparty.com/
CRAVE Chicago Twitter: http://twitter.com/cravechicago
The CRAVE Business Lines: http://www.cravebusiness.com/

MiShare

Want to share music with your favorite people while on the run? Use this cute little device! At $99, it ain't cheap... but not too expensive, either!

Thanks to Inside the Loop for the hint!

We're Official!

The address for Chocolate Pizza Stiletto Love is now:

www.chocolatepizzastilettolove.com

We're moving up in the world, people! :)

Do you Hulu?

Prince Charming has a way with the inter-webs. He is always finding, or knows about, awesome ways to obtain whatever we need! One of my favorite of his finds is Hulu. Hulu is a site for free downloading of TV shows and Movies over the internet, which makes me happy. I always seem to miss my fave shows and its great being able to watch them at a later time! (We don't use DVR, or have cable for that matter!)

Once you Hulu, you'll be in love!

The following is derived from Hulu's 'About Us' website and will help you understand what it's all about:

Company

Hulu was founded in March 2007 by NBC Universal and News Corp and is operated independently by a dedicated management team with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Beijing. Hulu closed a $100 million investment from private equity firm Providence Equity Partners in October 2007.

Mission

Hulu's mission is to help people find and enjoy the world's premium video content when, where and how they want it.

Overview

Hulu is an online video service that offers hit TV shows, movies and clips at Hulu.com and other online destination sites — all for free, anytime in the U.S. For more details on Hulu's service, check out the Hulu product tour.

Content: Hulu brings together a large selection of videos from more than 100 content providers, including FOX, NBC Universal, MGM, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Bros. and more. Users can choose from more than 900 current primetime TV hits such as The Simpsons, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Office the morning after they air, classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The A Team, Airwolf and Married...with Children, movies like Men in Black, Ghostbusters, and The Karate Kid, and clips from Saturday Night Live, Friends and other popular TV shows and movies.

User Experience

Hulu is focused on quality and convenience and strives to create the best possible online video experience.

• Hulu gives users the ability to customize their viewing experience online.
• Hulu allows users to watch favorites or discover new shows anytime — at home or on the road.
• Hulu's search feature helps users find any premium video online even if it is not directly available on Hulu.com.

Hulu is easy to use and share. Simply go to www.hulu.com, and click on a video to watch right away.

• Hulu does not require a download of any software. Users only need a Flash 9.0 enabled computer and an Internet connection to enjoy.
• Hulu offers the freedom to share full-length episodes or clips via e-mail or embed on other Web sites, blogs and social networking pages.
• Hulu's clipping feature allows users to select a portion of the video they would like to share.

Hulu is free and legal through an advertising supported model.

• Videos are available for unlimited streaming; watch favorite shows and clips over and over, for free
• Videos contain fewer ads than on TV. Advertisements appear during normal commercial breaks
• Hulu acquires the rights to distribute its videos, making them available to users legally

Distribution: Hulu allows users to enjoy great videos on Hulu.com or at other popular Web sites across the Web. Hulu videos are available on AOL, Comcast, MSN, MySpace, and Yahoo! in the U.S. as well as a growing network of personal blogs, fan sites, and other Web sites where users choose to embed the Hulu video player.