Sharon, Audrey and Jane are professional writers/bloggers/editors/web-surfers and founders of Pinks & Blues – your place for Trendy and Ultra-Hip Daily Family Picks!
Pinks & Blues is ultra-hip. Undeniably trendy. Fabulously fun. Honestly chic. Chicly honest.
Pinks & Blues covers everything. Beauty. Fashion. Style. Entertainment. Books. Food. The Arts. Travel. And of course Parenting. Grandparenting. And Pets.
We spot trends. We find bargains.
We lavish you with Mama Giveaways.
And like you, we are senselessly addicted to anything celebrity.
So how did all this begin?
Sharon had retired from 30 years of teaching high school English and Reading.
Audrey had left the corporate world at Donna Karan International in NYC to raise her boys in her home-state Rhode Island (with husband kicking and screaming)!
And Jane was looking to switch careers from Print Sales to something that defined her passion.
Their backgrounds combined to create a fabulous work trio… Sharon (did we mention she’s the mother of Audrey and Jane!?) had an entrepreneurial streak and writing talent that were bursting to Va-Voom!
Audrey, with her Theatre/Communication/Business concentrations from Brown University, along with her extensive fashion experience at Donna Karan (lucky her, she even got to run the Sample Sales at Donna Karan/DKNY!) was looking to create an outlet for young Moms to keep them in the “trendy-know!”
And Jane, with her History degree from Brown University, her techno-wiz and communication skills, was inspired to make the blogosphere leap!
Over lunches, late-night telephone conference calls, gallons of coffee, and a few beers here and there… Pinks & Blues was born and expanded.
So let us find it for you – everything you need to keep your family trendy and ultra-hip!
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Audrey McClellandWife… Mother of three boys 2 1/2 and under!… Gemini… Brown University grad… Co-author of Preconception Plain & Simple… Former NYC fashion world maven… City-girl to Suburban-mom… Subways to SUVs… Designer duds to sweaters and jeans… Late nights out to early evening eat-ins… Cosmos to bottles… Providence Ladies Who Launch Leader… Needs to know what’s hot, what’s hip, what’s in! |
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Jane PorricelliDoggy Mommy and pet lover… Newlywed… Scorpio… Competitive runner… Apple crisp expert… Handbag hottie… Auntie extraordinaire… Volunteer enthusiast… Ski bunny… Reality TV junkie… Celebrity gossip lover… eBay-er… Brown University grad… Bargain finder… Providence Ladies Who Launcher… Loves to know what’s hot, what’s hip, what’s in! |
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Sharon CoutoDoting Grandma to 7… Wife and mother… Libra… Retired English teacher… Co-author of Preconception Plain & Simple… Always on the go… Beauty product connoisseur… Reader, writer, researcher… Cookie baker… Flower-grower… Theater go-er… Restaurant regular!… Real Estate investor… Beach and travel lover… Fashionista… Providence Ladies Who Launch Leader… Entertained by what’s hot, what’s hip, what’s in! |
Thought your blog readers would be interested in the following information from GMC… the campaign is perfect for busy moms and families who could use an extra “free” hand!
Let us know if you have any questions – photos, shopping venues, etc.
–Claire
Media Contacts:
Cooper Smith/Claire Bloxom, 214-329-9191
cooper@coopersmithagency.com
claire@coopersmithagency.com
SHOPPERS IN EIGHT U.S. CITIES VALET PARK FREE,
COURTESY OF GMC ACADIA
Automaker pays for valet parking at top shopping destinations in eight cities nationwide to promote its new crossover vehicle
DALLAS, April 3, 2007 – Through the end of April, more than 100,000 drivers in eight major U.S. cities will be treated to free valet parking as they pull into their favorite shopping centers, thanks to GMC. In a first-of-its-kind marketing push, the automaker is footing the bill for valet parking at popular shopping destinations in Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and Tampa as part of the launch of its new Acadia crossover vehicle.
“GMC wanted to find a way to introduce Acadia to busy families. We recognize how difficult running errands can be with small children, and thought we could help make their shopping trips a little easier by picking up the tab for the valet,” said Mary Kubitskey, GMC National Advertising Manager.
During the program, as drivers get out of their car they will be handed a valet ticket promoting “free parking” and the launch of the GMC Acadia. Additionally, more than 3 million full-color valet, hand-issued and machine-issued parking tickets will be distributed directly to drivers in promoting the launch of the vehicle at other locations, reaching GMC’s target market nationwide.
GMC has also chosen to pair the machine-issued tickets with Boom-Ads®, full-color sleeves that slide over the gate arms at the entrances and exits of parking garages. A Boom-Ad is suspended in front of the driver at the moment he or she receives the machine-issued ticket in-hand. The combination makes for a one-two effect, and GMC “domination” of the parking garages.
The campaign is being executed by Dallas-based AdverTickets, a media company specializing in out-of-home advertising and promotional programs. The media planning and buying agencies responsible for partnering AdverTickets with GMC are GM Planworks and Starcom Worldwide, respectively.
About AdverTickets
AdverTicketsTM specializes in Hand-To-Hand Advertising™, providing full-color advertisements placed directly into the hands of consumers where they live, work, play and travel. The nontraditional out-of-home media company’s variety of unique products includes valet and machine-issued parking tickets; Boom-Ads®; hotel key cards; airline, bus and rail tickets and ticket jackets; and currency jackets at check cashing facilities.
AdverTickets allows advertisers to reach restaurant and nightclub patrons, shoppers, travelers, commuters, and general workers to business executives, all day, everyday – often at the point of sale. Recipients are required to physically accept and retain the advertisement. AdverTickets create ground-level exposure while reaching on the go consumers at key points in their daily lives.
About GMC
GMC is a division of General Motors Corp. The division markets the Acadia crossover SUV, Sierra full-size pickup, Yukon family of full-size SUVs, Envoy mid-size utility, Canyon mid-size pickup and Savana full-size van. GMC’s lineup of Professional Grade trucks delivers outstanding capabilities that exceed customers’ expectations with unique features and design elements. More information on GMC and its products can be found at http://www.gmc.com.
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Images are available for download at http://www.coopersmithagency.com/AdverTicketspresskit.htm
Do you have a button for Pinks & Blues that I could put on my blog?
Steph
Love your website.
p.s. ditto what adventures in babywearing said too~
Audrey – Thanks for stopping by my place! I don’t have an e-mail for you to send the goat story…can you get it to me?
Hi Jim. Photos i received. Thanks
Awesome place. Nice to meet you all…
HEy – just a note to say h- I pu tyou guys in my reader asn as soon as I get toslow down I’ll be adding some link love on my blog too…
three boys under three huh- somebody needs to nominate you for saint hood.
Audrey, thank you so much for your wonderful comment about my working mom Monday post. What a treat to find you and your family and this wonderful sight. Looking forward to exploring it!
You are all such beautiful people. Thanks for visiting my blog. My daughter, Stephanie helped inspire me to start blogging, as well as my co-worker…
I’m with Steph – I’d love to put a button on my site for your site. Can you email me some code at myquotidianmysteries@gmail.com? Thanks!
Hi, nice to meet you three inspiring women. I’m a writer (who hopes will be published one day). I stumbled upon your site accidentally and thoroughly enjoy it. I am a mother of two girls and a boy and love that you do this as a mother daughter(s) team.
Keep up the great work
my blog can be found at http://www.marnini.wordpress.com, feel free to stop by sometime.
Thanks again, Maribeth
thank you Jane for your sweet comment on my blog, it made me cry. i do believe in miracles. and i feel our babies, i love them so much already. i read your comment to my husband and he got misty too. thank you so much. it really meant a lot to both of us.
julie
Hey Audrey – thanks for stopping by my blog which led me to find yours! I moved to NC about 2 years ago from Providence, RI… I miss it there (although really I just miss the beaches, my bar hangouts, the casino, and Newport – the rest of it I would gladly leave, lol). So it was nice to find out that you were all from Providence and graduated Brown. I’m so in love with your blog and am bloglining it as we speak
Thanks for leaving such great comments on my blogs. I LOVE your site and am so excited to be on THE blogroll. I’m a regular here. You gals are great!
Audrey thanks for the comment on my blog! I can’t wait to start going through your blog and reading some posts! I love finding great blogs:) You are now on my bloglines!
thanks for checking out my blog and leaving a comment Audrey. i’ve been here checking out the Pinks & Blues Girls. y’all are too cool.
I keep coming back here to explore new stuff – great site!
Thank you for visiting my blog Audrey
Thanks for stopping by my other blog (mirror site at blogspot) today, Jane. If you liked the original Hairspray, you’ll love the new one!
Love this blog and I will be back. I am a mom of three boys too – but mine are 5, 3 and 1. Do you get that look from other women who think you are insane to have 3 littl eguys that young?
I’m trying to find an e-mail for you all…I would love if I could send Jane my condolenscenses via snail mail.
Please contact me with her address if it’s all right.
goodenoughblog at gmail dot com
i LOVE your site! you’ve put a great deal of work into your site. i LOVE LOVE LOVE It!—MOM is tooo cute!!! She’s a grandma of SEVEN? wow!
Audrey- thank you so much for your offer to feature Apples’n'Oranges on Pinks & Blues Girls! (I couldn’t find an email address, so I’m leaving a comment here- hope that’s ok). I read your blog as often as I can, but the past few weeks I have been entirely focused on getting Apples’n'Oranges up and running!
Would you be interested in doing a giveaway? We could provide a prize or two if you’d like to feature us?
I just wanted to say that you should think about digitally resizing your group photo (not the fake HTML resize). It’s the complete original photo at 2,336 x 3,504 pixels and a whopping 4,760,678 bytes. It took forever to load.
I just found your site. I love it! I’d love to do a giveaway if you are interested in doing a feature.
Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog. I love it!!! I have an E-bay store http://stores.ebay.com/littleladyboutique and I professionally make clippies for children. Please check it out.
Again, this is a wonderful blog that I am adding to my list of favorites. 
Blessings, Stephanie
Nice blog! I’ve found some great ideas for gifts on your site. Thanks! I thought I’d share one of my favorite finds, a really cute Crayon Apron: http://www.vat19.com/dvds/crayon-apron-carrying-case-washable-crayola.cfm Keep the new stuff coming!
Love your blog! I am a Stallholder (Homeseller) and at home, homeschooling momma of two amazing kids! If you would like to review a Barefoot book on your site or do a giveaway please let me know!!!!
http://www.readingbarefootbooks.com
We offer books, CDs and gifts that are thoughtfully written, beautifully designed & illustrated, and have high educational value. They are lots of fun and they are designed to last, but above all, they are to be shared and enjoyed!
Best wishes,
Rebecca
Hello, just wanted to say… thank you for your wonderful blog! best wishes, Jessica
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I really like your blog — it’s pretty and well written. Would you be interested in a link exchange? I recently put your button on my blog: http://blog.feefifoto.com. Thanks. Sharyn
I’m running a “unsolicited advice” contest on my blog -chicmommie.blogspot.com for all new or soon to be new mommies. I want to hear all the horror stories. 1 lucky reader from the Pinks and Blues Girls Blog has the opportunity to win a “New Mommie Oath” tee. Check out the blog or the website http://www.trendeebaby.com for more details. Spread the word!
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I saw a comment by you (or at least I hope it was you) concerning benedryl for your dog during thunderstorms. I have much the same problem and was wondering how far ahead you give the dosage. In effect, I’m wondering how quickly benedryl kicks in. You’re giving 50mg for your 57lb dog as I remember.
Micky
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Hi There,
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Hi there! Great blog, I would love to exchange links to you and since I’m a designer as well I’d be very interested in your giveaways as well as the virtual baby showers! Check us out http://www.theposhpassy.com
janes has this pic on the stairs with a skrunchie, but she also has this shin line supposed to be good luck in chinese history, do you? LOL