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Image: Cake Cake, the Swedish maker of deliciously designed electric motorbikes, finally has an e-bike with actual pedals, not pegs. The Cake Äik comes in two street-legal variants: In the US, it ships with a throttle and mid-drive 500W motor (with a 1000W peak) with a 20mph (32km/h) top speed, while in Europe it’s pedal-assist only and you’re stuck with a 250W motor (500W peak) capable of just 16mph (25km/h) max. Like the Cake Ösa electric moped I reviewed last summer, Åik is positioned less for commuters, and more as a utility bike for people that rely upon two-wheeled transport...

Costco has the best baby apparel deals! Hurry over to Costco.com where you can snag Carter’s 4-Piece Sets for just $12.97 shipped! Not only are these sets adorable but they are great for babies to wear during the colder weather! These would also make great baby shower gifts. Check out these Carter’s clothing sales… Carter’s Baby Girl 4-Piece Layette Set – Flowers Only $12.97 shipped! Carter’s Baby Girl 4-Piece Layette Set – Bike Only $12.97 shipped! Carter’s Baby Boy 4-Piece Layette Set – Construction Only $12.97 shipped! Carter’s Baby Boy 4-Piece Layette Set – Cars Only $12.97 shipped! Save on...

A ghost bike for Robyn Hightman, a cyclist killed by a motorist in Brooklyn during a 2019 crash. The street safety group Transportation Alternatives pointed to an unfulfilled plan published by state officials in 2006 to urge the governor to do more to reduce traffic deaths. [ more › ]

Hotel Designs Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla Habitas, the rapidly growing global eco-hospitality group, is preparing to open its second property in Morocco, Caravan Dakhla, which is set on the shores of Dakhla lagoon… Following the arrival Caravan Agafay, situated in the desert, Habitas is about to settle in with its second hotel that will be located in Dakhla. Known as a leading watersport destination with its unique lagoon, crystal blue waters and consistent winds, Dakhla is renowned among explorers looking to discover a place where nature...

Last year someone commented that they liked my Frugal Month notes and I hadn't done a round up for a while. I said that it seemed a bit hypercritical as I'd been spending a lot of money in the second half of the year.(Thank heavens I've been frugal all my life so manage to have spare money when needed - and downsizing was a huge help with this of course - I'd recommend it earlier rather than later.... Imagine if I'd have had to do all that 9 week holiday home shifting about thing in 10 years time, when even...