Love this cover. Actually, love all her covers. Between Oprah & the Obama's you probably couldn't ask for a better time to launch a new pet site. This week, we're covering PAWNATION. Here are some quick background notes re: the site:

• 39% of American households own at least one dog and 34% own at least one cat and spend more than $850 Million every year on their pets.

• So, PawNation.com is a place for those pet lovers where pet owners and animal lovers come to share photos and stories, read the latest animal news, find useful tips and information and leave with a smile.

• Features on PawNation.com include:

• Ask a Vet – a question and answer forum with New York City-based veterinarian Dr. Matthew Cooper;

• I Work With Animals! - highlights professionals within the animal industry from lion tamers to dog walkers to marine biologists;

• Pets on TV – a weekly column spotlighting animals on television, from that commercial you can't get out of your head to your favorite sitcom pet;

• Helpful resources on caring for your four-legged family members to coping with the loss of a pet;

• Latest updates on pet news and products;

IF YOU HAVE A KNACK FOR SNAPPING SHARP PHOTOS, YOU CAN MAKE A FEW EXTRA BUCKS ONLINE, BY UPLOADING YOUR SHOTS TO "MICRO-STOCK" PHOTOSITES LIKE FOTOLIA.COM. FOTOLIA GIVES BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS THE ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH MORE THAN 500,000 MEDIA BUYERS WORLDWIDE – FROM SMALL BUSINESSES AND DESIGN FIRMS TO SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST RECOGNIZABLE BRANDS. WHEN SOMEONE IN NEED OF STOCK PHOTOS DOWNLOADS AND BUYS YOUR SHOTS, YOU EARN A SMALL COMMISSION. COULD ADD UP. AND IF YOU NEED PHOTOS, THIS COULD BE AN AFFORDABLE OPTION WITH PHOTOS STARTING AT 14 CENTS EACH WITH SUBSCRIPTION.

WWW.FOTOLIA.COM

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Cambell's Frugal Feasts (100 Meals for $10 or Less) - http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts


If you're feeling the pinch at the grocery checkout, you're not alone. But bargain shoppers know, eating well doesn't necessarily cost a lot. Before you head to the store, surf over to AOL Food where you'll find recipes and ingredients for 100 Cambell's Frugal Feast meals all fit to feed a family of four for $10 or less. And I have to admit, the meals look pretty good. Selections include Chicken & Roasted Garlic Risotto, Easy Turkey Pot Pie, Cambell's beef taco skillet and a recipe for Best-Ever Meatloaf. Just like mom used to make.

Money is tight ... so one of the last things cash-strapped consumers want to be faced with is an expensive car repair. And who knows if that estimate to fix your transmission was on the mark or absurdly high? RepairPal.com aims to take the guesswork out of car maintenance ... The site features independent and unbiased repair estimates and user ratings and reviews of local mechanics. And its "My Car" feature helps car owners keep track of routine maintenance, which may help you avoid a big fix in the first place.

There's also a FREE RepairPal app for the iPhone.

RELATED: TODAY SHOW - Cracking the Car Buying Code

Shortcuts.com members can select coupons from their handsets, which will then load them onto grocery store shopping cards. Later, when the shopper swipes their discount card at the check-out machine, the system will recognize the coupon and deduct its amount from the total bill.

This is music to the ears of real coupon fanatics, who say they can shave 50% off their grocery bill by taking advantage of online and offline coupons, getting their grocery stores to double coupons and milking their grocery store loyalty cards for all their worth.

I've printed coupons online and handed them over at my local grocery store, they didn't even look twice. Still, this can be a hurdle, especially for men ... So, the ability to transfer extra savings directly to your grocery store card (that's the one 81% of us already have in our pockets) online and now "on the fly" via a cell phone, leaves little excuse for not taking advantage of extra savings.

Breaking News: PCMag.com - Shortcuts.com now offering coupons via cell phone ... Shortcuts.com members can select coupons from their handsets, which will then load them onto grocery store shopping cards. Later, when the shopper swipes their discount card at the check-out machine, the system will recognize the coupon and deduct its amount from the total bill.

This is music to the ears of real coupon fanatics, who say they can shave 50% off their grocery bill by taking advantage of online and offline coupons, getting their grocery stores to double coupons and milking their grocery store loyalty cards for all their worth.

You know the brands -- Pampers, Pepto-Bismol, Olay, Ivory, Old Spice, Gillette, Swiffer, Crest, Pantene, Bounty, etc., etc..... Proctor & Gamble is a major player & they're being pretty progressive online. It may be worth spending a few minutes on this site to tee your household up for targeted coupons and free samples. P&G E Saver. And it might be worth checking to see which local paper is going to have this coupon book on March 15. It's advertised as including $26 worth of savings on familiar brands.

WalletPop.com has an ECONOMIZER area with tips & reviews on relevant deals. It's not always easy or quick to piece it all together. Here's good overall starting point to help with being more frugal on day-to-day basis. You know, that thing you always meant to do & now must .... Consider it a "Must Click."

• AOL Personals, http://personals.aol.com: Valentine's Day countdown and informational articles such as "10 Fun Valentine's Day Facts" and "Valentine's Day Dining Etiquette for Men"
• Switched, http://switched.com: Creative ways to use the tech you already own to make inexpensive gifts and technology gift guides for him and her
• AOL Radio, http://www.radio.aol.com: Offers a music genre within the radio player called "Valentine's Day" focused on Love Songs, Love Stinks, Country Love and Romantic Jazz
• Holidays, http://holidays.aol.com: Featured stories include "Love Scopes: What Love Type are You?", "The Worst Proposals Ever" and "What Your Flowers Mean"
• AOL Home, http://home.aol.com: "Amazing Bedroom Transformations" and "10 Feng Shui Tips to Improve Love & Romance"
• WalletPop, http://www.walletpop.com: "Valentine's Day on a Budget"
• AOL Health, http://www.aolhealth.com: Quiz asking "Which Valentine's Candy Has More Calories?", plus featured stories "Sex Every Couple Needs" and "Libido Enhancers for Her and for Him"
• ParentDish, http://www.parentdish.com: Includes stories on kids and romance and Valentine's in the classroom
• Lemondrop, http://www.lemondrop.com: "Most Annoying Couple Behaviors," "What to Do if You're Single" and "Worst V-Day Gifts"
• StyleList, http://www.stylelist.com: "21 Things That Make Every Woman Hot" and "Red Lips are HOT for V-day"
• Asylum, http://www.asylum.com: A guy's gift guide
• Gadling, http://www.gadling.com: Valentine's vacations, deals, and assorted travel tips
• Luxist, http://luxist.com: High-end chocolates and other gift ideas
• KOL, http://www.kol.com: Printable Valentine's Day cards and quizzes for kids
• AOL Latino, http://latino.aol.com: "How to Celebrate If You Don't Have a Partner," "Recipes for a Romantic Dinner" and "Valentine's Cool Gift Guide"
• BlackVoices, http://www.blackvoices.com: "The Inspiring Love Story of the Obamas" and "10 Inexpensive Ways to Woo Your Lover"
• Digital City, http://www.digitalcity.com: Information about everything from romantic restaurants and anti-Valentine's Day spots to the hot spots for singles
• Moviefone, http://www.moviefone.com: Countdown of the top 25 romantic comedies of all time
• AOL Television, http://www.television.aol.com: Countdown of television's most memorable love triangles of all time
• Spinner, http://www.spinner.com: Countdown of the meanest love songs of all time

Can't even imagine how many times my youngest son will ask for this .... Pretty clever Super Bowl ad with online/mobile extension SHAKE & BARK iPHONE app -- DOWNLOAD & HELP A DOG.

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Rumor has it the J Crew website crashed as Americans flocked to check out "Crewcuts" -- the J Crew line for kids. What a great pick. J Crew posted a classy congratulations message. Here's an article on how this product-placement of all-product placements came to be & how -- smartly -- they even customized the outfits to make them a little more couture. My mother always has that touch. She can take something of the rack and tweak it until it reaches new heights. My mother is resourceful. So too -- it seems -- are the Obama's & the folks they surround themselves with. RELATED POST: What Suits Does Barack Wear?

Our colleague LaToya dug up some viewing party ideas .... May make use of them as discussed on radio stations across the country today.

My kids are off from school & am trying to figure out if we'll be home to pull off a "viewing party." Either way, want to make sure do something memorable, including buying & framing "sepcial edition" newspapers & magazines.

One way to get great party ideas, is to view the invites for the parties being hosted in DC .... & "borrow" some of their moves right down to the menus. Is this classic or what? Pigs in a Blanket with Lipstick. Genius! They're always a hit & all they need is a little ketchup. eHow.com has some terrific ideas.

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Host a viewing party

• Dig out your 4^th of July decorations and host a "Red, White & Blue" Party – invite friends over for viewing party

· How to Host an Inauguration Party for Obama | eHow.com

o Invites: Facebook, MySpace, Evite

o Food: Choose fun themed foods such as

§ "Barack of Lamb",

§ "Sloppy Joe Bidens"

§ " Buffalo LEFT Wings,"

§ "Campaign Trail Mix"

§ "Lipsticked Pigs In a Blanket"

§ "Shredded Pork (Barrel) Sandwiches"

Purchased Oprah coffee tale book as holiday gift & picked up her magazine this week ... The content is exceptional, brave & just spot on ....

It has also come way down in price (hence, magazine sales up more than 40% online as mentioned in several TV interviews).

Just signed up for OPRAH & MORE (no, am not quite that old, but like to be prepared) ... Here are links (click on pics), if you're up for $1+ a month for you or someone you care about: Other fave: REAL SIMPLE & DOMINO. Plus, THE WEEK.

How cool is this if you are having or going to NFL party? M&M's with team color & logo.

L-O-V-E it. As some of you may know, I've ordered custom M&M's before for my Nan's B-Day. They're always a hit.

We went to a terrific RAVENS party this w-end. With little luck & a lot of Ray Lewis, there may be some purple M&M's in our future;) - R

Just select the name of the retailer and the amount on the gift card. You'll get an instant quote. A $100 gift card for a popular retailer, could be worth $65. You can expect to receive as much as 70% of the face-value. Gone are the days of using a $50 gift card to purchase a $5 pair of socks & pocketing the change.

Cash is king in this economy & this is probably one of the best kept secrets online ... See: www.swapagift.com