I think Minnie has a thing for me, but I want to hear your best captions below. As always, I'll tweet the winner Friday so get to posting and be sure to check back. 

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If you missed last week’s guest appearances on the Revolution, you missed a couple of my design friends. No worries though, I thought it would be a good idea to recap some of the gadgets Jeff Lewis and I talked about on the show because they’ll really come in handy this summer season. 

Personally I love being outdoors, so if you plan to be anywhere near water this summer – and what’s a better way to cool off, really – the waterproof cases that protect devices like your phone, iPad and Kindle will give you a piece of mind when you’re bringing valuables to the beach or pool. They really do work. Ask Jeff. 

The summer is also a perfect time for gathering friends and family for a backyard barbecue. I can't wait to get cookin' on my grill. Well… the Eton Soulra Solar Sound System is the perfect gadget to entertain company and keep the party going throughout the day. Charge all day, rock all night. You know I love my music. 

Have any summer gadgets you recommend? Leave your ideas in the comments below.

Mother’s Day is the day we should let our moms know how much they mean to us. My mom means everything to me because she has given me so much. She gave me her heart and with it, what it feels like to love and to be loved. She gave me her strength to conquer and climb over any and all obstacles life throws my way. And she gave me the greatest gift of all... her laugh and sense of humor.

I truly believe laughter can make everything better... and it’s those family gatherings, vacations, and experiences - the good, bad and ugly - that we look back at and laugh the hardest. Moments like these should make us laugh because just like my mom, they mean everything to me. 

Have a special photo of you and your mom?  Upload it to your profile and share the link with the community in the comments. 

It’s almost Mother’s Day and personally, I can’t wait to spend some more valuable time with mom. We always have fun together and I’m sure this holiday will be no different. 

I had a great time hearing about your favorite memories with mom and wanted to share some of my favorites. Here are some of your memories that stood out to me:

Ann Albers - For my folks 70th birthday year mom gathered the entire family for a week at Disney World!  I will never forget being on the rides with mom laughing like two little girls let loose.  It was so beautiful to forget age differences, forget "roles" and just play with this woman I love so much. She's a real character but she probably wouldn't want me sharing all her funny stories online!!

Barbara Scott - Being in the kitchen.  My mom would show me how to do everything, even when I was really young.  We would make pies, homemade noodles, cookies, anything and everything!  Just being in the kitchen, talking and sharing.

Roby C. - Right now I'd say it has to be today: she stood in line with me for two hours outside a library and then another two hours in a mall, just to make my dream of meeting Nicholas Sparks come true. My mom is definitely my best friend.

Lenore Crowder - Going to my first Backstreet Boys concert with my Mom & sister. It's kinda funny seeing your Mom scream for Kevin - lol. And going to Disney World last year. It took me forever to convince her to go there, & when we got there, she didn't want to leave. I got her on more rides, boats, & jeeps that I've ever had before. It was a blast!

Alessandra Campione - My favorite moment with my mom is when I was child and in summer every time it rained, we used to sit outside and watch the lightning and every thunder was a laugh!!!
 

Thanks so much for sharing all your meaningful memories with me. Since it’s clear how much she means to you, how are you spending Mother’s Day this year? Let me know in the comments below.

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It’s that time of the week again – leave your best captions in the comments below. I’ll announce and tweet the winner on Friday so be sure to check back.

UPDATE: This week's winner is...

Theresa Schleicher:  "I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down...and then I'll rebuild it!" 

And the runner up is...

Donna Mason: "I told mah I didn't want a pixie hood for my birthday!" 

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With Mother’s Day just over a week away, I’ve been thinking a lot about mom and all the fun times we’ve had together. 

I’m pretty close with my mom – she means everything to me – so I have a lot of memories stored up from all the family vacations, dinners, and time we’ve spent together. Reflecting on these got me to thinking about how many amazing and unique memories we all must have about time spent with our moms. 

So, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, I want to hear from you all: tell me about your favorite memories with your mom.  Maybe it’s a wacky  memory, maybe it’s sweet – maybe it’s from when you were just a little kid, or maybe it’s from just a few days ago. 

Whatever it is, let me know in the comments below and I’ll post some of my favorites next week.

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Hit me with your best captions below - I’ll announce the winner and Tweet my favorite on Friday. 

UPDATE: And the winner is...

Diane Culp: "I feel giddy, OH SO giddy......" 

And the runner up...

Erin Boyea: "Early Retirement" 

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Let’s face it: life as a mom isn’t always a pretty – changing diapers, blowing noses, teenage angst… moms have to have serious love and patience to get through the gritty parts of parenting. With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to reward and thank her for all her hard work, so I thought I’d share some gift ideas to balance out the scale. In addition to the obvious card and breakfast in bed, here are a few things that will make Mom feel special on her day. 

1. Scented candle and matches 

Make the traditional candle more meaningful by adding a nice note and matches in a cool jar. 

2. Personalized Charm Necklace


Mom would probably think any necklace is great, but if you want to really step it up go for something personalized. Dogeared has a “create-your-own” necklace option with lots of charms and letters so you can make something that reflects her personality (and yours). 

3. Funny mug


Even morning people need a good laugh some mornings, and this mug from Someecards guarantees a laugh-filled A.M.  

4. Chocolate Melting Pot


It’s always nice to give a gift Mom wouldn’t usually pick up for herself, and this Koolatron Deluxe Chocolatiere Melting Pot from Sears fits the bill. She’ll love it and there’s an added bonus: you get to spend the rest of the day melting and eating your chocolatey creations – win-win!

5. Personalized Glass Etching


If you’re feeling crafty, you can stencil a message for your mom and etch it onto a glass baking dish for her. All you need is a glass dish, a stencil, and some etching cream and something nice to say - bonus points if you actually bake something in the dish and leave the message as a little surprise. 

6. Framed Picture 


I know it might seem cliché, but you really can never go wrong with a framed picture of you and your mom. If you want to jazz it up, you can make it even more special by pairing it with a photo of your mom with her mom – it’s a guaranteed pleaser. 

What are you going to give to your mom for Mother’s Day? And, to the moms, what’s your favorite Mother’s Day gift to receive? Let me know in the comments below.

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Earlier this week on “The Revolution” I learned that a neti pot can clear your nasal passages of allergens. Useful information, but not too pretty in execution… 



Have you ever used a neti pot? Any surprises come out of your nose? It’s sort of like a science project….  

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Caption this photo in the comments below- I’ll tweet my favorite caption on Friday so make sure you’re following me on Twitter to see if you won. 

UPDATE: And the winner is...

Linda: "Ty, 'Kermit, what is your secret to happiness?' Kermit, 'I eat what ever bugs me.'"

And the runner up...

Evi: The green with envy joke is getting really old Ty! Now I'm echo friendly!

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