Weekly Wrap Up: March 6-12th

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

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: Last week ABC news asked how you support American businesses and products. We feel the same way about twin/multiples owned businesses - how has your business supported other twin/multiples owned biz? Read the blog for how EC has!
2. General Question of the Week: How do you currently support twin/multiples owned businesses? What is the last purchase that you made from a twin/multiples owned business

In the News:

1. From NorthJersey.com: Angelica & Bianca Fattal enjoying some pretty sweet success! Congrats to the twin sisters who launched Sweet Jane Lynn in Sept 2010.
2. From Fresno Scene Magazine: Congrats to our friends Twin Pomegranates Wine on winning Fresno Scene Magazine's Favorite Local Winery Award!
3. From The Tyra Banks Show:‎The Psychic Twins were on the Tyra Banks Show today - did you catch it?
4. From The Shreveport Times: Best of luck to twin brother owned Twin Engine Labs, part of this year's Startup Bus competition to find the next great web or mobile based application

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Weekly Wrap Up: February 20-26th

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

New Members:

1. Welcome twin parent Creative Memories Independent Consultant Amanda Vaage, with scrapbook albums, supplies and paper.
2. Welcome twin parent owned Nory Candy & Pastry, offering locums made with the finest locally grown ingredients.

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: Entrepreneur Magazine recently shared an article about married couples who ran businesses together. Do you work with your spouse/partner? How do you find time to balance needs between your marriage and the business?
2. General Question of the Week: Could you work with your partner/spouse? Why or why not?

In the News:

1. From the Boston Globe: Twin brother owned Moms and Jobs provides jobs and childcare benefits for single mothers to try and help break the cycle of poverty.

Blog Posts:

1. February 20th was National Margarita Day - celebrate at your favorite twin owned restaurants.
2. February is also African American History Month - visit the blog to learn more about African American twin sister owned business Crumbs by Gabrielle.

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Weekly Wrap Up: January 23-29th

Here is what you have missed at Entwined Community this week. Don't forget that individual membership to Entwined Community is now FREE - sign up for your membership card today to get exclusive discounts and benefits from twin/multiples owned businesses.

New Members:

1. Welcome twin parent owned For Multiples Maternity, an Atlanta based online store that offers maternity clothing just for mothers of multiples!
2. Welcome twin parent owned Twins and More Store, a San Diego based online retailer for families of twins and more.

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: Schools in Georgia may not include cursive handwriting in their curriculum standards in the fall because they believe most students use computers or text messaging for communication. How do you communicate with your vendors and clients? Do you use handwriting anymore?
2. General Question of the Week: What would you think if cursive handwriting was removed from the curriculum standards in your state? Do you use cursive handwriting anymore?

In the News:

1. From the New York Post: Twin mom Ruth Zukerman shares the idea behind Flywheel Sports℠ - which launched in Feb 2010 and now has several NYC area locations!
2. From Corona Del Mar Today: Twin Jason Meinzer is the co-founder of Bike Sharing - a software system to help bike sharing programs track their usage.
3. From the Entreprenette Gazette: Thanks to twin mom Sarah for including me in her post - I shared tip #73 prioritize and get it done!

Blog Posts:

1. January 29th was National Puzzle Day! Jennifer and Julie, twin owners of Learning Express share some of their favorite puzzles and ask what your favorite family game night activities are.

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Weekly Wrap Up: January 16-22nd

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

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: The Hollywood awards season has begun - with the Golden Globes finished, the Grammys on February 13th and the Oscars on February 26th. Has your business ever been nominated for an award? What was it? Did you win? If you have not been nominated for an award, what award do you think your business should be nominated for?
2. General Question of the Week: What business would you like to nominate for an award, and why?

In the News:

1. From the Sydney Morning Herald: Identical twin sisters Catherine and Jennifer Strutt describe their artistic style and influences.
2. From the Los Angeles Times: Father of twin girls Armand Sahakian shares the history of Nory Candy & Pastry in Winnetka.
3. From the Rachel Ray Show: A trio of twin experts on the Rachel Ray Show January 10th, providing advice on cooking, fashion and interior decor.
4. From the New York Post: Founder of Flywheel Sports (and twin mom) Ruth Zukerman talks about spin class, chocolate chip cookies and dancing.

Blog Posts:

1. Guest contributor and twin mom Alida Ryder of Simply Delicious shares a recipe and some tips of sneaking veggies into meals for young eaters.
2. Entwined Community readers discuss some of their favorite kitchen gadgets - what is yours?

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Weekly Wrap Up: January 9-15th

Here is what you have missed at Entwined Community this week. Don't forget that individual membership to Entwined Community is now FREE - sign up for your membership card today to get exclusive discounts and benefits from twin/multiples owned businesses.

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: MLK Day of Service is a way for you to give back to your community and connect with people and causes in your local area. How do you give back as a business owner? Do you donate your products or services to the less fortunate in your community? Do you participate in a community service project, such as repainting a community center? How will your business give back this MLK Day of Service?
2. General Question of the Week: Have you taught your children about volunteering? What activities do you do as a family to give back?

In the News:

1. From Feather Baby: Our friends (and triplet mom owned) Feather Baby shared a picture of Camila Alvez with baby Vida wearing one of their dresses.
2. From Taos News: Identical twin Lesley B. Fay of Graham's Grille by Lesley B. Fay in Taos, NM released a new cookbook Straight from the Heart.
3. From La Jolla Light: Surf Diva, owned by identical twin sisters Coco & Izzy Tihanyi, was nominated for the Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association (SIMA) Women's Retailer of the Year.
4. From Access Philly Blog: British pub The Dandelion opens in Philadelphia, with identical twin Chef Robert Aikens running the kitchen.

Blog Posts:

1. Guest contributor Clarice Connors shares her recipe for bacon wrapped dates and some memories in the kitchen with her identical twin sister.
2. Learn more about our Business of the Month, Double Up Books, and our Member of the Month, Terumi P!
3. January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month. Twin dad and tech expert Daniel Gauthier shares some tips on getting your computer back in shape.

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Weekly Wrap Up: January 2-8th

Here is what you have missed at Entwined Community this week. Don't forget that individual membership to Entwined Community is now FREE - sign up for your membership card today to get exclusive discounts and benefits from twin/multiples owned businesses.

New Members:

1. Welcome Multiple Birth Parents, a nonprofit Australian based online community for parents or caregiver of twins or more.
2. Welcome twin parent owned Think Twins, an Australian based online store for families of twins or more.
3. Welcome Life with Twins and Multiples, our newest advertiser!

Question of the Week:

1. Business Question of the Week: Entrepreneur Magazine recently asked its readers - what do you drive and why? How is your car a reflection of you and your business?
2. General Question of the Week: What do you drive? Does your car reflect your family or just get you from Point A to Point B?

In the News:

1. From NPR: Composer Allen Shaw shares memories of his institutionalized twin sister in his new book, Twin.
2. From Winnipeg Free Press: Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott's new show Property Brothers debuted on Canada's W Network.
3. From AnnArbor.com: Twin sister Samantha Elias opens The Vintage Twin, offering vintage clothing, accessories, art and home goods, in Ann Arbor on Friday

Blog Posts:

1. January 8th was National Bubble Bath Day! Share your favorite bathtime memories and learn more about twin parent owned ME! Bath.

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