Weekly Wrap Up: February 27th-March 5th

Here is what you may have missed at Entwined Community this week.

New Members:

1. Added High Desert Mothers of Multiples to our list of parents of multiples clubs!
2. Added (MOST) Mothers of Supertwins to our list of twin/multiples owned nonprofits!

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: BBC News reports that Microsoft spends $9 billion per year on research and development, especially in the areas of gaming such as XBox Kinect. Do you think Microsoft should be spending more on R&D as relates to software needs for businesses? What software programs would be helpful to you in your business?
2. General Question of the Week: Do you think Microsoft is falling behind Apple and other software companies? Should they spend more time developing software for businesses or gaming? What software programs would you like to see?

In the News:

1. From the Midtown Raleigh News: Teen twin brother/sister entrepreneurs balance school, work and a successful company. Founder Ryan got the idea when he wanted to give his mother a rain barrel, and was not impressed with what he saw in stores. Now the family biz sells barrels in 119 locations in 5 states.
2. From Bloomberg Business: The SBA's new loan programs are aimed at reducing red tape for small business access to funding. Have you tried to access small biz funding and denied or frustrated by long waits and requirements?
3. From Entrepreneur: Triplet mom and co-founder of Repax reusable shopping bags Margaret Moss shares three (naturally!) tips for budding entrepreneurs. What are your top tips for twin/multiples entrepreneurs?
4. From WOWK Channel 13: Twin mom of TLC's Little People, Big World fame Amy Roloff spoke at Shepherd University this week about overcoming adversity. In addition to the family farm, Amy is the founder of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, a nonprofit that supports and advocates for kids.

Blog Posts:

1. March 8th is Mardi Gras - Share your favorite traditions or recipes, and don't forget to support our twin/multiples owned businesses in the Bayou State - twin mom owned Gemini Greetings and triplet mom owned The Triple Dip Shop!

Photo credit: (Trends in Twos)

Celebrate National Margarita Day at a Twin/Multiples Owned Restaurant!

Today is National Margarita Day! There is some debate about who first created the famous cocktail, but many believe that credit should go to Margaret "Margarita" Sames, a Dallas socialite who created a light drink which could be enjoyed before lunch. Without question, the margarita is wildly popular - in 2008 it was the most ordered cocktail, followed by martinis, rum and coke, and vodka tonics. At its simplest, the drink includes tequila, triple sec, lime juice, salt and ice, but today's margarita consumers have a dizzying variety of flavors to choose from - strawberry, mango, pear, peach - the list goes on. If you feel like celebrating today, visit one of these twin/multiples owned restaurants!

El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant (San Antonio, TX): El Chaparral has been serving up legendary Mexican food in the San Antonio area for 39 years. Fraternal twin brothers Gabe and Carlos Garcia keep things running smoothly in the popular restaurants. Try their San Antonio Margarita - made with your choice of tequila, Grand Marnier and all natural juices.

El Pinto Restaurant and Cantina (Albequerque, NM): El Pinto Restaurant has been serving world famous New Mexican food since 1962. Twin brothers Jim and John must be doing something right - as their El Pinto Salsas and Sauces are available in nationwide retail stores such as Wal-Mart, Costco and Albertsons. Try an El Pinto Premium Margarita - with El Tesoro Anejo Tequila, Citronge and lime juice.

Guzman Y Gomez (Sydney, Australia): If you are in Sydney, stop in one of Guzman Y Gomez's eight locations. Guzman Y Gomez is Australia's first fast casual Mexican restaurant, and was started by twin brother Steven Mark. Try GYG's very own classic frozen margarita.

Lindo Michoacan (Las Vegas, Nevada): Voted the best of Las Vegas six years in a row, Lindo Michoacan is a family owned restaurant with four locations in the Las Vegas valley. Visit the Desert Inn location - run by twin brother/sister team Javier and Stephanie. Try Javier Sr's Margarita - with El Mante Blanco, Patron Citronge and Sweet & Sour. Bring your Entwined Community membership card - members save 25% off their entire bill!

If you feel like staying in, try a PomeGrita made with twin brother owned Twin Pomegranates wine! What is your favorite twin/multiples margarita spot? Share your favorites below or on Facebook!

Image credit (Recipe Bridge)