tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89889287989593599112024-03-06T02:25:15.358-06:00Straighten Up and Fly RightShare in my excitement as I explore the world of being "green" and run my "light green" gift shop in Berwyn, Illinois.Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-36279237923947783682016-11-14T09:21:00.001-06:002016-11-14T09:21:12.921-06:00What is going on?!?!Recently (as in the last few months) I have been liquidating the assets of my childhood home. Problem is, my childhood home is five and half hours away, so it takes awhile to get there, do stuff, and come back. Other problem is, I am an only child, doing this mostly by myself. Of course my husband and some friends and neighbors have helped a lot (thanks, guys!), but the ultimate decisions come down to me.<br />
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My mom has moved to an apartment--a lovely 2 bedroom independent living apartment. She has furnished and decorated it nicely and she took all the comfortable chairs, which leaves me with folding chairs and card tables on which to work. ;)<br />
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We lived in that house for 47 years, so there has been plenty of time to accumulate stuff. I am bringing back things that I think my customers would like (that would make great gifts, since after all, we are a gift shop), and I will be trying to sell them in my store.<br />
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So this is why my hours and days have been spotty. I am posting on facebook whether I will be open or not, so check there before you come. With the holidays fast approaching, I am hoping to be open more, but my familial duties must take precedence at this time.<br />
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Thank you for your support. Does anybody need a card table?Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-63487292025687900662012-06-13T13:38:00.003-05:002012-06-13T13:38:43.943-05:00Look at Me! Look at My Posts!<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #685b4b; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">I have been seeing lots of articles lately about how things are not showing up in facebook news feeds. I realized that there are several businesses that used to post regularly that I haven't been seeing. Then I realized that MY business is one of those. ARGH! With the new layout and timeline, page owners (that means businesses, bands, artists, etc.) that people have "liked" are just plain not showing up. The page owners can see how many people are actually being reached. I'm averaging about 7%, according to their info. I can't prove it; I'll just have to take their word for it. Or pay them to reach all the people who have "liked" my page. I guess I was under the impression that by "liking" a page, people would be kept up to date with that page. Here is a link that I received (via email) from The 3/50 project that lets you know how to get the updates you thought you signed up for. You can add all the pages that you'd like to keep seeing in your news feed all at once, so if you have a lot, you can take care of them in one fell swoop.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #685b4b; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">http://alwaysupward.com/facebook_helpers/Get_Your_FB_Page_Posts_Back.pdf</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #685b4b; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for adding Fly Right to that list--we really can't afford to pay $15 every time we post a picture of a new item that came in, or an event in the neighborhood, or whatever other drivel we post, just to be sure that interested people can see it. Honestly, we thought you already could. </span></span><br />Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-46278125215803161862012-01-19T20:37:00.005-06:002012-01-19T20:44:22.873-06:00How about a hot flash?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDNZaOvgR674W5qOo737uJ7XLHOPJ2PYblFjND5DemGC1RzjridoRagYIWEjbq5H6W0HTjy3v6Vzl5tzIc8WZOtHo0Fc89EMsINTXCbGQ-m0CQ6pEPB4GYHaofUdeqhlIIkgIHXe3v6gw/s1600/glislandsunset.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrDNZaOvgR674W5qOo737uJ7XLHOPJ2PYblFjND5DemGC1RzjridoRagYIWEjbq5H6W0HTjy3v6Vzl5tzIc8WZOtHo0Fc89EMsINTXCbGQ-m0CQ6pEPB4GYHaofUdeqhlIIkgIHXe3v6gw/s400/glislandsunset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699537955984949346" border="0" /></a><br /><span id="descriptionLabel" class="ProductDescription">Island Sunset brims over with passion, heat, and flirtation, creating a tempting escape for the senses. A green marine top harmonizes with a sweet concoction of island fruits and red fruit musk. Hints of pear, peach, coconut, banana and apple create an aromatic cocktail of juicy splendor.<br /><br />Okay, that's the company's description of this fragrance, but I agree--it makes you want to lay on a beach sipping a fruity umbrella drink. The temperature outside today kind of does too. In this fragrance we have sachets, votive candles, and the big candle that is pictured (all natural and made in the USA). This just came in today, and I was thinking about how great it would be to give your sweetie for Valentine's Day along with some airline tickets and hotel vouchers to somewhere exotic. Or just the candle. After all, it's the thought that counts!<br /></span>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-17811925142199515452011-11-11T13:42:00.003-06:002011-11-11T14:29:20.980-06:00Giving ThanksI have several <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">facebook</span> friends who are posting something they're thankful for every day in November. Yes, food, shelter, a supportive partner, good friends, a job, and other obvious things have been seen so far. It will be interesting to see how their lists progress over the course of the month! Breathe Right Nasal Strips? The perfect shade of lipstick? I think it's fine to be thankful for products, as long as you've already expressed gratitude for all the people first.<br /><br />It's always nice to show appreciation for all the things in life that we are thankful for. For me, I'm especially thankful for my UPS man. I keep him busy this time of year--new products are coming in every day in preparation for the holiday season. He's always pleasant and cheerful, even if it's a cartload of heavy wooden toys. And snowing. I'll have to give him a really good thank you gift this year.<br /><br />Have you ever gotten a little "just because" present? It's great. Especially if it's accompanied by a sincere compliment or thank you. If you are of the old fashioned variety, you have heard of a hostess gift. It's really swell to get one--especially if it's something that you don't need to attend to right away. Fly Right tries to keep a balanced stock of little special things that would make great hostess gifts. Beautiful soaps or candles are always appreciated. Fun or fancy dish towels or aprons also make cute little presents. A funny magnet might do the trick. Reusable shopping totes are also nice and useful (just don't get the cheap ones from the grocery store for somebody as a gift--they kinda suck and they're not washable). You get the idea. Just show them that you're paying attention to the special things they do.<br /><br />So while you're busy preparing to share a Thanksgiving meal with friends or family, think of a little special something that would make them feel loved. It doesn't have to be expensive. And if they're going around the table saying what they're thankful for, throw in Breathe Right Nasal Strips, if you can't think of anything that hasn't been covered by somebody else.Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-13347021303140964622011-08-03T15:45:00.006-05:002011-08-03T16:04:39.525-05:00Summer's Bounty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcq4IwzpJ8ojLjCpYuyYa1llCmX2RWuZbk90NsOYmt3jVYcb_m5wqY2LYc3jzALDkDfcykJE_RWANp-S3TxhfWBcCc8C1vRvqawp-7CGk6A3eJkuSotG9a_ZwfkEz9MjL1T55g9NQGc3DN/s1600/gallabelrosehips.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcq4IwzpJ8ojLjCpYuyYa1llCmX2RWuZbk90NsOYmt3jVYcb_m5wqY2LYc3jzALDkDfcykJE_RWANp-S3TxhfWBcCc8C1vRvqawp-7CGk6A3eJkuSotG9a_ZwfkEz9MjL1T55g9NQGc3DN/s400/gallabelrosehips.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636734548402048530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPwHMEt3XChEMjdpFKMq9995p2EqAsp4fm0gqQc4gFDrbscdS-lZ5w2mz2I07qI0gzr2jxOWrlKdNEIk_SJzrLWCLJVGCWB4UXdJWhhQZ7BBzMIvn3TEg9n_M_GdT36dth7pOvyvT-maA/s1600/gallabelcoverart.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPwHMEt3XChEMjdpFKMq9995p2EqAsp4fm0gqQc4gFDrbscdS-lZ5w2mz2I07qI0gzr2jxOWrlKdNEIk_SJzrLWCLJVGCWB4UXdJWhhQZ7BBzMIvn3TEg9n_M_GdT36dth7pOvyvT-maA/s400/gallabelcoverart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636734552074296642" border="0" /></a>The weather this year has been atrocious for humans and their gardens. I'm hoping that we get a few sunny days and that my tomato crop will ripen a few at a time and not all at once. If that's not the case, I can always freeze some. Ideally, I will learn how to can them. Then I won't have to give up any freezer real estate, and I can use these cute labels we just got in from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Galison</span>. They'd be great for canning labels and/or just for gift tags to put on the bags of zucchini you will inevitably be leaving on your neighbor's porch.Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-6193527106484242062011-04-08T13:12:00.005-05:002011-04-13T12:32:51.675-05:00Spring Clean your Home and your CommunityThinking about Spring Cleaning? Earth Day/Week/Month? Combine the two with great smelling products from Mrs. Meyer's and Howard Naturals.<br /><br />We just got in a new product from Howard--Butcher Block and Cutting Board Oil. It's made from clear, odorless, pure food-grade mineral oil. It meets or exceeds all FDA standards for food preparation surfaces. I use it on my Chicago Cutlery knife handles and block. Keeps them looking nice and new. It's great for wooden kitchen utensils and bowls, too. We also have a new supply of their Butcher Block Conditioner, which is awesome for restoring dried out wooden food handling stuff. (We have a furniture version too, but it has a light fragrance).<br /><br />Mrs. Meyer's products are still selling well, and they should! Their refreshing fragrances make even the grossest cleaning jobs tolerable. Apply them with a biodegradable sponge from Twist, you've got a winning combo for you, your home, and the planet.<br /><br />Want to get involved in keeping <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Berwyn</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">beatiful</span>? You can join in on Saturday April 16<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> from 9-noon as residents, business owners and local politicians help clean up various schools and business districts. You can register by calling 708-749-4900, or just show up and join in the fun!Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-17824282058349240262011-02-10T12:48:00.005-06:002011-02-10T14:29:19.361-06:00Sweetheart, you gotta see this!Well, Monday is Valentine's Day. Want to make it easy on yourself? Come in and get one of our grab-n-go gift sets. Prices start at $16. Want to design your own? We can help you with that too. Don't forget, we wrap for free. We have plenty of jewelry in stock too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVfAYavsG6_dndMuGGeERhDAC_ntOjY8Aybv8Liy2G9I3W6HcGZ7hy4KJMjJ7DopmbUF0WxuhkFW-80oMlbPxL0p7nCgLNKpIZHuwwr41mQzKsyFwAg3PwzNRBejMdNkNrARdFD9aCJeB/s1600/Sweetsforthesweet.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVfAYavsG6_dndMuGGeERhDAC_ntOjY8Aybv8Liy2G9I3W6HcGZ7hy4KJMjJ7DopmbUF0WxuhkFW-80oMlbPxL0p7nCgLNKpIZHuwwr41mQzKsyFwAg3PwzNRBejMdNkNrARdFD9aCJeB/s400/Sweetsforthesweet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572137328684348242" border="0" /></a>This is the Sweets for the Sweetie basket. It contains a 5.5 oz. Mexican Cocoa soy candle, A vanilla/cinnamon natural soap, fair trade dark and milk chocolate hearts, and a locally made Mango Peach lip balm.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyk0oQ9zcCRLYDTAl-n5CWT9SU-E4EC7oivaT6ZIpUAIVP0mUfc6xxuYgnqX-QhiGXFnxFgdg4G2tV9ZXh0xQ9tdN3aoyqrrSi726vGGFm_KthYFyRG0jfD5aXYi099Wccuo8jKN2pNN0/s1600/chocolate.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyk0oQ9zcCRLYDTAl-n5CWT9SU-E4EC7oivaT6ZIpUAIVP0mUfc6xxuYgnqX-QhiGXFnxFgdg4G2tV9ZXh0xQ9tdN3aoyqrrSi726vGGFm_KthYFyRG0jfD5aXYi099Wccuo8jKN2pNN0/s400/chocolate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572137310874670402" border="0" /></a>Here we have packages of fair trade heart-shaped chocolates, dark (70%) or milk. These can also be purchased individually.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0p_x_vdm5FS3TZLGO586EyB4WLe8jeMxLq2fZB7Ed7UWpa7dxJaWCfPZ9gIn4cf2TkBzgOj62dFXxr6VMrWZm639mvWmNhZkt9o3uNK0_REVGKzMM2_WUNaag_yaXmMYONfJfPMBQBw_j/s1600/birdbrooch.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0p_x_vdm5FS3TZLGO586EyB4WLe8jeMxLq2fZB7Ed7UWpa7dxJaWCfPZ9gIn4cf2TkBzgOj62dFXxr6VMrWZm639mvWmNhZkt9o3uNK0_REVGKzMM2_WUNaag_yaXmMYONfJfPMBQBw_j/s400/birdbrooch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572136567982952434" border="0" /></a>Put a bird on it! Bird brooch made from a vintage window shade pull in a vintage heart shaped box. We have a couple of empty boxes if you'd like to select another piece of jewelry and make it look special.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzbHR1Ybb_jIUg5bbwDNKxAvCZMEinVgHsn8y8vAhi8IOltN0F7xLTYcwquj0BicJqlIfIGnlULuglYMHTQNr86aAdLNwwxSlsBi0mLWG5CxhgK-kFK76EIoSrhg4phGQXZDq4BLCnQP5/s1600/Malibuset.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzzbHR1Ybb_jIUg5bbwDNKxAvCZMEinVgHsn8y8vAhi8IOltN0F7xLTYcwquj0BicJqlIfIGnlULuglYMHTQNr86aAdLNwwxSlsBi0mLWG5CxhgK-kFK76EIoSrhg4phGQXZDq4BLCnQP5/s400/Malibuset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572136561152938098" border="0" /></a>This set consists of Malibu Lemon Blossom spray perfume, solid perfume, and body butter. There's also a candle available to add to it, if you wish.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPx_8aU7CUBQt8GvcdD4yjxDPPK2B2YP00MlxAhZXPbpla3qoXykjTfOxi59zCIvIGmhj8xj0M7Z0aIABU3T5ER85qKt05dcZcq1h8DlZevx5Zuq4LnAwBtiR9N_VNR7CV_65UVtTESWl/s1600/figset.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPx_8aU7CUBQt8GvcdD4yjxDPPK2B2YP00MlxAhZXPbpla3qoXykjTfOxi59zCIvIGmhj8xj0M7Z0aIABU3T5ER85qKt05dcZcq1h8DlZevx5Zuq4LnAwBtiR9N_VNR7CV_65UVtTESWl/s400/figset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572136555371747378" border="0" /></a>This is the Mediterranean Fig gift set. You get a 6 oz. natural glycerin soap, solid perfume, and a little votive candle in a keepsake heart canister.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAby_PhdzlwcWucKItCZsr_JUdmmOy_xUb9-THtHMJRZTDtMcVUjWLY1Z0bf5n_FCz7AOzdnWZedVjdYag3CdAVyQgDUPIHHX0HRQzXw0WKJIhLUoCS6wRWUxLF26MnCxhm78g32-291gu/s1600/greenleafset.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAby_PhdzlwcWucKItCZsr_JUdmmOy_xUb9-THtHMJRZTDtMcVUjWLY1Z0bf5n_FCz7AOzdnWZedVjdYag3CdAVyQgDUPIHHX0HRQzXw0WKJIhLUoCS6wRWUxLF26MnCxhm78g32-291gu/s400/greenleafset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572136548629911970" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Greenleaf</span> votive candle, small sachet, and large candle in an organza bag available in Bamboo and Blossom, Haven, or Garden Breeze fragrance.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1l31oqL5k0E2761JPxtj1qhGRUVwlKoLiXHqH2oxXA_H1SktxAVwraI_ydpuFZsgv2IQFQA6amcO21EY4uxZXgokjvqBcMp7p-QkTzYSJKR3p_0Yq93W_Fes-Khcvqy8R5EFPQBJYy0U4/s1600/CinAlmset.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1l31oqL5k0E2761JPxtj1qhGRUVwlKoLiXHqH2oxXA_H1SktxAVwraI_ydpuFZsgv2IQFQA6amcO21EY4uxZXgokjvqBcMp7p-QkTzYSJKR3p_0Yq93W_Fes-Khcvqy8R5EFPQBJYy0U4/s400/CinAlmset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572136547138596722" border="0" /></a></div> How about Cinnamon Almond? Heavenly 3 oz. Zanzibar Cinnamon Almond soy candle, 6.6 oz. natural soap with nest magnet, and a small sachet are packed in an adorable basket!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There are several other options too, and like I said, we can make up a set to suit your sweetie. We will be open Monday February 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> from 11-7 (or later, if we're busy).<br /></div><br /></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-44808404570290615182011-01-20T14:30:00.003-06:002011-01-20T14:59:29.405-06:00All natural ice remedyIt was bound to happen, and it did. I fell on some ice in a parking lot the other day. Nothing hurt but my pride. . . It's a constant battle in the Midwest this time of year: man vs. nature. If you're like me and you want to keep the nature, um. . . natural, it's hard to figure out what to use to reduce the slip factor with the ice on your property. Salt can be harmful to the grass, so it should be used sparingly, if at all.<br /><br />The best thing I've found for creating traction is a little miracle called "chicken grit". It's intended purpose is to aid chickens in their digesting of food. Since they have no teeth, they need this sharp food additive to help their gizzards "chew" their food. I get mine in 50 lb. bags at the grain elevator/farmers co-op in my home town in Iowa. It's made from cherry pits. The Feed Store on Harlem Avenue, just South of hwy. 55 has the granite type--less than ten bucks for 50 lbs. They also have the ground up oyster shells that will work. The granite won't break down, but you can sweep it up and use it again next year! Keep a coffee can of it in your car, too. The stuff is amazing for traction on compacted snow as well as ice.<br /><br />So you don't have to choose between killing the plants and remaining upright on the ice--you can get traction the natural way, and if you really want the ice gone, get out there with a metal shovel or ice breaker.Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-42145935535113183762011-01-03T08:34:00.003-06:002011-01-03T08:43:30.011-06:00Happy New Year!It's a new year, and I couldn't be happier about it! Our holiday season at the store went well, and we are pleased with what appears to be an upturn in sales. Now we will be focusing on some great things for Valentine's Day, and just general pick-me-up stuff for the Winter doldrums.<br /><br />Speaking of Winter doldrums, it looks like I will be going back down to three days a week again:<br />Thursday & Friday 11-7<br />Saturday 12 - 5<br />This is only for the Winter months, and I will also be available by chance and/or appointment. My cell phone number is 773-213-9494, please call me if you need to come by and I'm not open. We'll work something out.<br /><br />I wish you all the best in 2011! Be healthy, be happy, and straighten up and fly right!Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-4290821006432508232010-11-08T07:59:00.002-06:002010-11-08T08:13:27.601-06:00We are sooo lucky!Berwyn friends--I'm sure you already know about the awesome restaurant that is coming to Roosevelt Road, Autre Monde. If you don't, you need to look them up on Facebook or the interwebs.<br /><br />They will be using local, organic ingredients whenever possible. To make it even more possible, they're trying to raise a little money to build their own green house on site. Just imagine how cool it would be to order a salad that was harvested out back the same day (maybe even hour)! Click on the title of this post to donate some cash to help bring this dream to reality. Then they will be writing a book about their adventure. There are some great give-aways for donors, too. Please check them out--I know the owners personally, and I promise this will be a HUGE boon for our little up and coming town. They have years of combined restaurant experience and they know what they're doing. I can't wait to have my first glass of organic wine at the bar of Autre Monde!Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-21474432327377653082010-10-21T12:22:00.005-05:002010-10-21T12:42:13.376-05:00Get over it, you old bag!All of these bags are made from 95% post-consumer recycled plastic (old grain bags, to be precise). One percent of the sale of the bags will be contributed to the Nature Conservancy. And they're super cute making this a win/win situation.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3TxrlhE3kTiyMJahogjSMl_PFw5M41KIsxkMbgFH54lvbdJpt83Y_3HCsglO8SEz-v5sa2yY1x3lCNe-NHMGIBkVOQhBKOteK8vreikd-r5H-lySeW7wzJUU2vx52VchY6x0lK2npjnS/s1600/BlueQsorryzip.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3TxrlhE3kTiyMJahogjSMl_PFw5M41KIsxkMbgFH54lvbdJpt83Y_3HCsglO8SEz-v5sa2yY1x3lCNe-NHMGIBkVOQhBKOteK8vreikd-r5H-lySeW7wzJUU2vx52VchY6x0lK2npjnS/s400/BlueQsorryzip.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530552077136679042" border="0" /></a>This is the front and back of the new zipper pouch. Great for those of us who find ourselves constantly apologizing!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gpgNJHWziQp1I26I6z22rWhNvD0SnniSXMtGQ6JXjgZnfM5DwOkZSKLYh3BEuNA1jIiZh5jrkeXWIuIlGQT-1PN-IAAsZoly_NrZlJfT9L72NtbwpoiwcBI5-Nwfn4H7oKXtnEOEWQwf/s1600/BlueQsorrybroke.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gpgNJHWziQp1I26I6z22rWhNvD0SnniSXMtGQ6JXjgZnfM5DwOkZSKLYh3BEuNA1jIiZh5jrkeXWIuIlGQT-1PN-IAAsZoly_NrZlJfT9L72NtbwpoiwcBI5-Nwfn4H7oKXtnEOEWQwf/s400/BlueQsorrybroke.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530552068286072226" border="0" /></a>If you're not broke, perhaps a lovely coin purse is in order--big enough for your ID and credit cards as well as a stash of cash.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7sV_sW6ouqx9AoZTmdseH4WOdw2M1It71vBolokbo-lV80ledoGYpHt61g1GRJnZaLydOWoP_cRuh9TlQ1qNVrxxi6K1O3TVEK8KGjMXD2imNFx95pjiUpyl-4iVxuzvMIXwWaybgtZA/s1600/BlueQnesteggcoin.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7sV_sW6ouqx9AoZTmdseH4WOdw2M1It71vBolokbo-lV80ledoGYpHt61g1GRJnZaLydOWoP_cRuh9TlQ1qNVrxxi6K1O3TVEK8KGjMXD2imNFx95pjiUpyl-4iVxuzvMIXwWaybgtZA/s400/BlueQnesteggcoin.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530552062913222914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIu1YUx5n32bOQ3QYjB602VZwj7aC3N2thyphenhyphen7yXFMrK7pnQt0aD5jWuPkgaI8P48rTtGqlTc5LrZR_DcZ6dCzhyphenhyphenzjlLYBS3s4NvnUi1i3rerGNExPvKhqzXFU5odK6UFKOSvY0mdti706zb/s1600/BlueQbuycoin.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIu1YUx5n32bOQ3QYjB602VZwj7aC3N2thyphenhyphen7yXFMrK7pnQt0aD5jWuPkgaI8P48rTtGqlTc5LrZR_DcZ6dCzhyphenhyphenzjlLYBS3s4NvnUi1i3rerGNExPvKhqzXFU5odK6UFKOSvY0mdti706zb/s400/BlueQbuycoin.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530552052000146786" border="0" /></a>They say that bringing your lunch instead of going out to eat is a great way to save money (duh!), so why not bring your lunch in something cute like this little tote?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vI1bcLQZekw0oeo4XSHcyw39tnJTkgjSnpht1pOQj-TxgUJC3yYTw0f5Sl3Aekt0-9uZDxvR0lr3lPUmLTcHeUK3aLNjP3vkCgVlNWiH9D5hN7zq_0ylKaN-AU54_G1HB_5IbCLiulHW/s1600/BlueQyum.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vI1bcLQZekw0oeo4XSHcyw39tnJTkgjSnpht1pOQj-TxgUJC3yYTw0f5Sl3Aekt0-9uZDxvR0lr3lPUmLTcHeUK3aLNjP3vkCgVlNWiH9D5hN7zq_0ylKaN-AU54_G1HB_5IbCLiulHW/s400/BlueQyum.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530551626354320946" border="0" /></a>And for your shopping/traveling/schlepping needs, there's a new shopper design: vintage skyscrapers from around the US! This would be a great gift for an architecture <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">aficionado</span>!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrPUymvy_RDHK_uq3Ky22Y8cnCZ2UEH_pH64BNJgPa75opZYZuqIwP5q-3zACU5EDIZErRkfNjgEug22g6SXr2ilV2eb-ub_W7dz7aMXf1qx5qh_eJgD6CeJWaDI8wUQwSOqStC79yUcJ/s1600/BlueQskyscraper.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrPUymvy_RDHK_uq3Ky22Y8cnCZ2UEH_pH64BNJgPa75opZYZuqIwP5q-3zACU5EDIZErRkfNjgEug22g6SXr2ilV2eb-ub_W7dz7aMXf1qx5qh_eJgD6CeJWaDI8wUQwSOqStC79yUcJ/s400/BlueQskyscraper.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530551621312783698" border="0" /></a>How about a zippered shoulder bag? Great for a big purse, shopping bag, or a carry on for your next voyage!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5DxmWwhAGAsSr4K8H6JSrCDoPI94qsC64PZiEa3Qb3u11xecAhrvjksKl659Ls0oKdUqP6csMLsH18dy-KJXYPmyJN913ba1YZ_Pz7aSGgHJ8k_4NOhC-rDO8ZJmteL1zlDhttIxNdJY/s1600/BlueQmoongardenshouldertote.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5DxmWwhAGAsSr4K8H6JSrCDoPI94qsC64PZiEa3Qb3u11xecAhrvjksKl659Ls0oKdUqP6csMLsH18dy-KJXYPmyJN913ba1YZ_Pz7aSGgHJ8k_4NOhC-rDO8ZJmteL1zlDhttIxNdJY/s400/BlueQmoongardenshouldertote.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530551609260758146" border="0" /></a><br />Back View:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKaBM6pTac8OVv9D7JRlyKym8oPFyt2iT3n8wQ56gI8cumVRqyli-Sv6O2TahNHyGwlhE62bnfvArNxFZHXXWwyJmKi94BOuDprMSdnDsnJMiLaUYqbXBjdbfV1LPATpU4sNnWA8mws5-/s1600/BlueQcargo.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKaBM6pTac8OVv9D7JRlyKym8oPFyt2iT3n8wQ56gI8cumVRqyli-Sv6O2TahNHyGwlhE62bnfvArNxFZHXXWwyJmKi94BOuDprMSdnDsnJMiLaUYqbXBjdbfV1LPATpU4sNnWA8mws5-/s400/BlueQcargo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530551599779682834" border="0" /></a>Front view:<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhH0_RvjgHLvO9_1dOALZjA9wkqycaI2mv7a4LVCPB83WEqcOjgRI-Umkn62Fb8EGwkGgIjB1lnXat9a2zzh8zmnYFtaxzKues7CvKBM8KL7sONUrZFzq7OPOc48p6zf220PMggsUg5DA/s1600/BlueQcargo2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhH0_RvjgHLvO9_1dOALZjA9wkqycaI2mv7a4LVCPB83WEqcOjgRI-Umkn62Fb8EGwkGgIjB1lnXat9a2zzh8zmnYFtaxzKues7CvKBM8KL7sONUrZFzq7OPOc48p6zf220PMggsUg5DA/s400/BlueQcargo2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530551592452384418" border="0" /></a>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-64574401695288310552010-10-12T12:41:00.005-05:002010-10-12T13:08:00.789-05:00Gay, Anthropomorphic, Earthy, Sexy dish towels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugIVk62-Yvevi3RZFZ8BsI0nN9-qKr2AlN7h3KbAMV2taa24QMQS6etSklUKBoK5IcX9mW4a3dJWsTlMH17ze6LUVRFSd0CLGuEfGvHgCqRpgXYgRovgiM2Ish_FdPViU3hGM2siVgiAB/s1600/calendartowel.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugIVk62-Yvevi3RZFZ8BsI0nN9-qKr2AlN7h3KbAMV2taa24QMQS6etSklUKBoK5IcX9mW4a3dJWsTlMH17ze6LUVRFSd0CLGuEfGvHgCqRpgXYgRovgiM2Ish_FdPViU3hGM2siVgiAB/s400/calendartowel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527219097373324514" border="0" /></a>Need a gift for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tiki</span> bar lover? Hawaiian traveler? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hulafile</span>? This calendar towel is perfect! It's a reproduction with a new 2011 calendar! Because really, who couldn't use a towel or a calendar?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFV047hHyc9upfcg5B9kDa7Foijw0EfVHH9UKgvVoCjQLkzki73480d0GHXVu8jn1JkP1nYAhGkkIlEG8Ub_ttwh19e3A4bsj9LP20D6cQ7-wfO7WS6O6MTkUtjX1oZzj1pA2Wl6P3KD7/s1600/vegpitch.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFV047hHyc9upfcg5B9kDa7Foijw0EfVHH9UKgvVoCjQLkzki73480d0GHXVu8jn1JkP1nYAhGkkIlEG8Ub_ttwh19e3A4bsj9LP20D6cQ7-wfO7WS6O6MTkUtjX1oZzj1pA2Wl6P3KD7/s400/vegpitch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527219095462127874" border="0" /></a>An old favorite is back! The anthropomorphic veggie couple is here to make you smile and help you dry your dishes! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YUqdsRnLqHwMxeEqVihOUZzoTA343FePT8c1YWQ0sp4JMNBxX4Mu_BvOuNXlleYeuk-Lmtj7RNAV1ZKh5HciL-9OmDYVf8GqPOiaIQYz2jFNQ_ldvK6vzpDuYQtlGd1KbIETlxh1RpHp/s1600/barn.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YUqdsRnLqHwMxeEqVihOUZzoTA343FePT8c1YWQ0sp4JMNBxX4Mu_BvOuNXlleYeuk-Lmtj7RNAV1ZKh5HciL-9OmDYVf8GqPOiaIQYz2jFNQ_ldvK6vzpDuYQtlGd1KbIETlxh1RpHp/s400/barn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527219090984963906" border="0" /></a>This cute little barn image is a good reminder of where most of our food comes from (and where some of us come from too). The stylized radishes (beets?) complete the picture.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj92iT06dcGsxGBoDWx5OtEUVJrE-BaMq0vsFoS6cL78yX8xF4OdWcXgKNLGrzfmN7axkiiIDG1NRQvzIHHWf7OSnJWJcLFMsztoQ69tGT_to0dNzxKTBhQ8JWqTHZt66rnOmZEtjvGqWA/s1600/gayest+spot.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj92iT06dcGsxGBoDWx5OtEUVJrE-BaMq0vsFoS6cL78yX8xF4OdWcXgKNLGrzfmN7axkiiIDG1NRQvzIHHWf7OSnJWJcLFMsztoQ69tGT_to0dNzxKTBhQ8JWqTHZt66rnOmZEtjvGqWA/s400/gayest+spot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527219087969559714" border="0" /></a><br />In light of the recent Chicago Tribune article about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Berwyn</span> being a very gay-friendly community, we now have these dishtowels--The Gayest Spot in Town. To read the article, scroll down to the link in last week's blog post!<br /><br />All of these towels are 100% cotton flour sack material to ensure a lint free drying experience. They are $5.50 (or $6.99 for the oversize calendar number).Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-59512358258733902612010-10-08T13:09:00.001-05:002010-10-08T13:11:23.066-05:00Berwyn: A better 'burb for entertainmentClick this to learn more about Berwyn from the fine folks at the Chicago Tribune!<br /><br /><a href="http://discussions.chicagotribune.com//20/chi-101007-berwyn-chicago-suburb/10?sort=asc">Berwyn: A better 'burb for entertainment</a>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-39601907372086989382010-09-21T14:32:00.002-05:002010-09-21T14:47:41.989-05:00Autumn is in the Air!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaa58xpevK9IwZWMbljmjX-vU_7nkAuw-7D7v1gIuY4YtBgmSne5oDmZWXaNSBV52cTC3ygKoRhMW4CbYRnvRaEAKh1pZYqsqrvTDZm_wNBKAlbuNQVEqD4HzVwsE8XanwCvqU7sPf606/s1600/0Gathering.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519452739262295634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaa58xpevK9IwZWMbljmjX-vU_7nkAuw-7D7v1gIuY4YtBgmSne5oDmZWXaNSBV52cTC3ygKoRhMW4CbYRnvRaEAKh1pZYqsqrvTDZm_wNBKAlbuNQVEqD4HzVwsE8XanwCvqU7sPf606/s400/0Gathering.jpg" /></a> These lovely home fragrance products from Greenleaf are currently in stock and making the shop smell GREAT! There are scented envelope sachets, potpourri, soy candles and room spray. It's a spicy, citrusy, Fall fragrance--not too food-like, just nice.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyvhfivHTK5BsZyOaoMMtHLWz_TKQ9uWwFUSrmUmEvyH7NwmU6-hj1Vdjjo3T2LtucNPc_agfDnwa8pLzN7cTIDpi_skxLW9oATLEIA0DUol_q0YkCKNpXlWOL7zWqEyMrddFatGXOqI2/s1600/0keylight.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519452732393923874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbyvhfivHTK5BsZyOaoMMtHLWz_TKQ9uWwFUSrmUmEvyH7NwmU6-hj1Vdjjo3T2LtucNPc_agfDnwa8pLzN7cTIDpi_skxLW9oATLEIA0DUol_q0YkCKNpXlWOL7zWqEyMrddFatGXOqI2/s400/0keylight.jpg" /></a> Send your little spooks out trick or treating with a special LED keyring light that makes a scary noise and lights up when you push the button.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8Ruraakc9e6xeGAs0sJPSOSGEXLUgWXg-KI1rj0BCsRerRxEUaw8UXYBr1kY8Vvi1OqWzhDREcPdtuwYTA44lpNof5abvOckmFLvv6_XFno_LuHCrWnDEuDXwwCt4ew8KJJ29-qJFv1q/s1600/0monstermagnets.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519452722850132562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8Ruraakc9e6xeGAs0sJPSOSGEXLUgWXg-KI1rj0BCsRerRxEUaw8UXYBr1kY8Vvi1OqWzhDREcPdtuwYTA44lpNof5abvOckmFLvv6_XFno_LuHCrWnDEuDXwwCt4ew8KJJ29-qJFv1q/s400/0monstermagnets.jpg" /></a> Older kids (5+) will love making up their own monster scenes with this self-contained magnetic monster set--choose different heads, torsos, legs and backgrounds. With some creative photography, you could make a cool flip movie!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzg-9OCv8grWMJNcVaVpCmMMu6HEb6185GfvPfS1itCyLH7kWTQr0kxblQD6M13eq004pRJ-aPe6Mas2pqZsvpxhByvjidFormbox7Kladb7MrkRHh933YwpRGokdxX2HOlvSkmsD_hqz/s1600/0pie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519452714448052898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzg-9OCv8grWMJNcVaVpCmMMu6HEb6185GfvPfS1itCyLH7kWTQr0kxblQD6M13eq004pRJ-aPe6Mas2pqZsvpxhByvjidFormbox7Kladb7MrkRHh933YwpRGokdxX2HOlvSkmsD_hqz/s400/0pie.jpg" /></a> For the mini Iron Chefs out there, we have the Melissa and Doug apple pie set--slice your apple, put it in the pie and bake. Be sure to use the oven mitt when you take it out of your "oven"! Then slice and serve it up with the included pie server. Nothing says Fall is here like the smell of fresh baked apple pie, even if it is a pretend one.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-35826645587995656302010-07-08T11:56:00.004-05:002010-07-08T12:23:00.168-05:00Best. Lunchbox. Ever.Introducing Goodbyn. This handy little lunchbox is made in the USA from the very best food-safe recyclable plastic. It comes with 275 stickers so you can personalize it any way you want! It's dishwasher safe (the stickers too!) and will save you $190/year per kid if you are used to using plastic bags and juice boxes for school lunches. It comes with 5 sealing compartments and an 8 ounce reusable bottle for your beverage of choice--there's even room for a little ice! All the styles feature a sturdy handle at the top.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uGKwiIs1s56rxev9rkyQWV70eiojy1d8YIe-OBwa9ktSklf9_lhslO46V6p9yJON_I9dx44uVD3fLRLfdbgcGCw6uLw6nBjx63snNFPk0t42tp0tVppcBPJGcLfiRAQNRjPhpGLYcQPn/s1600/00green.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491583186944200290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uGKwiIs1s56rxev9rkyQWV70eiojy1d8YIe-OBwa9ktSklf9_lhslO46V6p9yJON_I9dx44uVD3fLRLfdbgcGCw6uLw6nBjx63snNFPk0t42tp0tVppcBPJGcLfiRAQNRjPhpGLYcQPn/s400/00green.jpg" /></a> These are the kids' version and are great for kids 5 and over. They come in green, orange, pink and blue. The "ears" make the lids easy for small fingers to remove.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQul3g_4jEvqOswyj8HAZNAZtxyA6T5wOYSi1YSbmZ6WsHowzblkEU6pFOuozh9bMC1kp5PJUJfWBLl3WwLzrjgGOWpoqAwQvfhTAnCECGbIan0UIAip9h_zB6mYbno8-qOmmoCrT_Rc8v/s1600/00orange.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491583181540493378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQul3g_4jEvqOswyj8HAZNAZtxyA6T5wOYSi1YSbmZ6WsHowzblkEU6pFOuozh9bMC1kp5PJUJfWBLl3WwLzrjgGOWpoqAwQvfhTAnCECGbIan0UIAip9h_zB6mYbno8-qOmmoCrT_Rc8v/s400/00orange.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>These two below are the more "grown up" ones. Just because their colors are more subdued, and they don't have "ears". This series is called "Too cool for ears" and is suggested for adults and kids over 9 years old. Whatever. I'd do the ears ones--they're cuter! Both styles come with 275 stickers to use to personalize your goodbyn. The colors for the earless ones are white, charcoal, plum, and navy. </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5qGlDakT79f8vEw8yqBK21_41L88_9GAYENzybHiG2QQBmzqSq6RI244h3DMcdrSWeLk6TMZoSP_ZY-YGXTj7Y7_U2PcT_p7EvTr_Qu1jh2I4kHEvNe0ZCyNSydoeJqZY0UpNhdSMUKE/s1600/00ghost.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 155px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581093141544754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw5qGlDakT79f8vEw8yqBK21_41L88_9GAYENzybHiG2QQBmzqSq6RI244h3DMcdrSWeLk6TMZoSP_ZY-YGXTj7Y7_U2PcT_p7EvTr_Qu1jh2I4kHEvNe0ZCyNSydoeJqZY0UpNhdSMUKE/s400/00ghost.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Q1qDHvLjY5okoEnwuVNmrn49CWFAyONmpjf3EwUf9xOslJUkAFBcHU4XL3nl_S_MbH-yCaFsqVU9riUqwHub7bvBQ7orE4zPjeSD3TOHhWZUooEUzqNNnKxBMXSOdMCj3ucV1lt51sv/s1600/00charcoal.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 155px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491581078122170034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2Q1qDHvLjY5okoEnwuVNmrn49CWFAyONmpjf3EwUf9xOslJUkAFBcHU4XL3nl_S_MbH-yCaFsqVU9riUqwHub7bvBQ7orE4zPjeSD3TOHhWZUooEUzqNNnKxBMXSOdMCj3ucV1lt51sv/s400/00charcoal.jpg" /></a><br />These are great for school/work lunches, picnics, road trips, and for bringing your lunch to places that charge too much to buy lunch (museums, zoos, etc.) We have all the colors in stock now, and can order more if we run out. <div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzl1T4ELPGytYnvN3IvJkevmioQeeFZMusDG71AbwPMn290xahbqGh8j72NN7BEzg2LXICW7kjhrdUIKk_HngTuLMZF839ObWZ_uKjO5yDUFZP6oLa7O8vDljxkubU6qgUTGnaSeJ3V3E/s1600/00green.jpg"></a> </div></div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-87133035517544990412010-07-01T09:29:00.006-05:002010-07-01T09:47:42.565-05:00Three cheers for the red, white, and blue!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRoWRxbXzWbgrdB0TrPqZnFl3S16C-TJxJTXIoLfLYrQ2eLdG4azx6dRebkchCFsjnulJSZ8F02w3EIIc_2cplx3L3qEH_5Vry2JVNhVgpwi9GEi5BYYNoQWwsg6eJgk9F6GBiJA0wYS3/s1600/Libertytowels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRoWRxbXzWbgrdB0TrPqZnFl3S16C-TJxJTXIoLfLYrQ2eLdG4azx6dRebkchCFsjnulJSZ8F02w3EIIc_2cplx3L3qEH_5Vry2JVNhVgpwi9GEi5BYYNoQWwsg6eJgk9F6GBiJA0wYS3/s400/Libertytowels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488948898538663106" border="0" /></a>This set of patriotic dishtowels comes in a matching cloth bag--would make such a cute host/hostess gift for your Fourth of July party this weekend!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">As would this apron:<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9KnFpispxvpkw93zH9h9DSP7b01RbvRBEV50-NOjsAlSTN5-3YxhevPYU-Es_FJGgTicofCx0krgLFDeDVpCTfGezlhEAPZh_Tnd5tBYCiBIeDTrZN9ZPOQihLYPxm4AJzY80uVGSnbH/s1600/Libertyapron.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9KnFpispxvpkw93zH9h9DSP7b01RbvRBEV50-NOjsAlSTN5-3YxhevPYU-Es_FJGgTicofCx0krgLFDeDVpCTfGezlhEAPZh_Tnd5tBYCiBIeDTrZN9ZPOQihLYPxm4AJzY80uVGSnbH/s400/Libertyapron.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488945446884269634" border="0" /></a>Going to be hosting a get-together? This 52" x 52" tablecloth would be a great way to get your guests mingling and talking about vacations past and future! It features the lower 48 and many of the touristy attractions to be found there! Just don't plan a trip based on a tableware map. You can ask me why in person. . .<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQ2JDIAdRnQFKSWiuiaD3Rb9hXSlGw2hRZ3g-Izag05wVWhhfFAqkKKy1WrK2yzYo2QIYugJSPDVzT_RRrtEpS8k9CGvfbVbapzCKZ5Vslhyphenhyphen7Afs1JoV2r6DJUaOyK2LpTnqL8G46hR6m/s1600/Americatablecloth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGQ2JDIAdRnQFKSWiuiaD3Rb9hXSlGw2hRZ3g-Izag05wVWhhfFAqkKKy1WrK2yzYo2QIYugJSPDVzT_RRrtEpS8k9CGvfbVbapzCKZ5Vslhyphenhyphen7Afs1JoV2r6DJUaOyK2LpTnqL8G46hR6m/s400/Americatablecloth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488945438537945842" border="0" /></a>The first of July marks our second anniversary--I'd just like to say thanks for making that possible! I really appreciate the loyalty and support of all our customers.<br /><br />Please note the store's Summer hours--I know it's kind of crazy, but it will keep me from going crazy. . . Thursday and Friday: 11-7, Saturday 12-5. I will also try to be open for the Cruise Nites (Certain Tuesdays from 3-9).Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-75194250433930575102010-06-09T11:25:00.006-05:002010-06-09T12:56:05.076-05:00Dads' Drafting Do-dads<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibofQ0U8QPN8isS5X-teI0mgMdhaTGH1vTIgA7O5XldQ1slNirZySiLImDU4Ml-lIcZR5GGDjkVKEomZSSdBDDROCPQNiS8iT8d2EKYFlgSYF5jhwHGNr-cCxrzk2oAXF85laXNKOrovDJ/s1600/00scouttools.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480814175983757970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibofQ0U8QPN8isS5X-teI0mgMdhaTGH1vTIgA7O5XldQ1slNirZySiLImDU4Ml-lIcZR5GGDjkVKEomZSSdBDDROCPQNiS8iT8d2EKYFlgSYF5jhwHGNr-cCxrzk2oAXF85laXNKOrovDJ/s400/00scouttools.jpg" /></a> These 100% recycled paper notebooks are the perfect size for a shirt pocket--and they're perfect for drafting out your next project or making a list of stuff to pick up for it! There are three of them in each pack, and their chipboard covers are sturdy but flexible.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8PzgtJNjj7epo3i_e_-QmplhkSTcciKdyxfUYCCePzFe167Zs-S2Vlq5mOOW7SPgIc5UQv7mtNvfSp1SaMDGON-ISk4Lhdtt2gb5OxMEr2TnHKeZ9wc7mdS1rl4V_gPxhviXBMcrBZpG/s1600/00scout-muttnik-med.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480814164549245890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8PzgtJNjj7epo3i_e_-QmplhkSTcciKdyxfUYCCePzFe167Zs-S2Vlq5mOOW7SPgIc5UQv7mtNvfSp1SaMDGON-ISk4Lhdtt2gb5OxMEr2TnHKeZ9wc7mdS1rl4V_gPxhviXBMcrBZpG/s400/00scout-muttnik-med.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWsYzpzg9bpqi6y27EwVoLyL4riG0SXr02dUo0Rhks_YdPwvDeKak2pEr_-ukGoDs4-Q3rdUs47tpPz_HUifLxES2rR2iY_454bTelUmW5p0fII4uEvjkzSdJhitcoLMK43WPQXI0KIEm/s1600/00retrocrosswordandsudoku_large.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480814156371063906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWsYzpzg9bpqi6y27EwVoLyL4riG0SXr02dUo0Rhks_YdPwvDeKak2pEr_-ukGoDs4-Q3rdUs47tpPz_HUifLxES2rR2iY_454bTelUmW5p0fII4uEvjkzSdJhitcoLMK43WPQXI0KIEm/s400/00retrocrosswordandsudoku_large.jpg" /></a> Does Dad do puzzles? One of these refillable puzzle pencils would make a great Father's Day present--choose from crossword or sudoku models. It comes in a great presentation box with extra lead, and (not that he'll need them) extra erasers.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha55-V6xH5gUvqcAGxqbnbB-pBqrxBwcE0QQqo0u48Tzxph-55PPpTePr1MXoe5M8sO_XsiuNCO-_1zOPHcGx6XZ1imdZgXSTTPTRxXX_tfchKwsIvVR6Vd_1GMmj2_x1rxcRyLePTpc_b/s1600/00eliteeagle.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480812398503736834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha55-V6xH5gUvqcAGxqbnbB-pBqrxBwcE0QQqo0u48Tzxph-55PPpTePr1MXoe5M8sO_XsiuNCO-_1zOPHcGx6XZ1imdZgXSTTPTRxXX_tfchKwsIvVR6Vd_1GMmj2_x1rxcRyLePTpc_b/s400/00eliteeagle.jpg" /></a> This refillable golf pencil set may just be the perfect Father's Day gift for a dad who golfs. It comes with three tees, a ball marker, and one refillable/retractable lead golf pencil with plenty of extra lead. We have it in green (pictured in the center on the right).</div><div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-72874381680728179992010-06-01T11:39:00.004-05:002010-06-01T11:59:50.581-05:00Dads need products too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7C9DJUajEW8GxV-_O4bMldTQ-jwBPJIBlcYDS7_GsAxc1fu8uKPYSDjmyf6ruzkfx5vsYc-37cuQkL8zfmpEeBhTeB57YeRJupIxxVH4r3Q4E2AtRxxXiJIc6Huw_ZTuhQdtfO7iHM2X/s1600/Zumbar-seasalt-goatsmilksoap.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477849774216388594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7C9DJUajEW8GxV-_O4bMldTQ-jwBPJIBlcYDS7_GsAxc1fu8uKPYSDjmyf6ruzkfx5vsYc-37cuQkL8zfmpEeBhTeB57YeRJupIxxVH4r3Q4E2AtRxxXiJIc6Huw_ZTuhQdtfO7iHM2X/s400/Zumbar-seasalt-goatsmilksoap.jpg" /></a> This beautiful bar of soap contains sea salt--a natural restorative element. Natural goat's milk and essential oils give it the crisp woodsy/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">citrusy</span> fragrance that is appropriate for men or women.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjz1_sdqZOa4eZ-BMEtqJaqODgt90scXH7BZPmd7Vqv4Tzmn4ggrJRisLkTH-qT8puv5aPjx_Z38SRJatJP4lqiNOeWsKfiZRN3fKoDkV49ZAHcZtlcyTPrpA-JEy0AUxwdwMUA3_s6Kc/s1600/Zumrub-muscles-salve.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477846102289364722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjz1_sdqZOa4eZ-BMEtqJaqODgt90scXH7BZPmd7Vqv4Tzmn4ggrJRisLkTH-qT8puv5aPjx_Z38SRJatJP4lqiNOeWsKfiZRN3fKoDkV49ZAHcZtlcyTPrpA-JEy0AUxwdwMUA3_s6Kc/s400/Zumrub-muscles-salve.jpg" /></a> This moisturizing slippery salve is great for soothing all those gardening muscles that can be kind of painful this time of year. It's great for dry skin and callouses too! It has a mild menthol fragrance that won't overwhelm. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zum</span> Rub is all natural, mostly organic and made in the USA !<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyvWYEZA5cKOOi-lFwqLOEyHOYGxE1fxkrnqM7Z5gqkx4FYhqWNtxwHBmLkQIOzvxzwyfuy48caxvfev8d_ProHaCBZp2PtOprF8wvkPwTymrmDZ9CuupJ2lPw_j-KLh3BxTc_UxAffYD/s1600/Zum-Lab-shavingp.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477846095807340786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyvWYEZA5cKOOi-lFwqLOEyHOYGxE1fxkrnqM7Z5gqkx4FYhqWNtxwHBmLkQIOzvxzwyfuy48caxvfev8d_ProHaCBZp2PtOprF8wvkPwTymrmDZ9CuupJ2lPw_j-KLh3BxTc_UxAffYD/s400/Zum-Lab-shavingp.jpg" /></a> This heavily moisturizing soap helps the razor glide smoothly for a close, even shave. Great for the ladies too!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-45767074440668946462010-05-25T11:36:00.006-05:002010-05-25T12:12:00.969-05:00Tell Dad He's Dynomighty!These are Mighty Wallets, a big feat of engineering and design from Dynomighty Design. They're folded from one big piece of Tyvek, so they're seamless, lightweight, thin, durable, water and stain resistant, recycled and recyclable, and you can write on the wallet, if you so desire! These are just a couple of the designs we have in stock--come check out the others!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VmramX75jwBpW8QAJDf5Gt0dPWUVoyn2D6iZKmESYuVW3bPFBPLqg19LW78-vDeNqG2askA8t6ls9k9dNNKOUHuKWVF7IbwjNy5lrLYFdaX511W7HnYTjp6iHRKGLUD8Po7f3Vmp1Rhd/s1600/00mitycontact.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475254251722703122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VmramX75jwBpW8QAJDf5Gt0dPWUVoyn2D6iZKmESYuVW3bPFBPLqg19LW78-vDeNqG2askA8t6ls9k9dNNKOUHuKWVF7IbwjNy5lrLYFdaX511W7HnYTjp6iHRKGLUD8Po7f3Vmp1Rhd/s400/00mitycontact.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku62XY0RatqQ_tY9a4Rcv3mgcHFMkpe3H8FpPPmqVmtdEeeHuZkVW1QlU_AWlPm6drCqGyz4Tlc6nj85tWCD8pEl8UmgmCyoq-KprkNXdnfIfZjWsom9xEjn4lbLHDwEVaUuHPDvA03_Z/s1600/00mitycartoon.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475253585329609394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiku62XY0RatqQ_tY9a4Rcv3mgcHFMkpe3H8FpPPmqVmtdEeeHuZkVW1QlU_AWlPm6drCqGyz4Tlc6nj85tWCD8pEl8UmgmCyoq-KprkNXdnfIfZjWsom9xEjn4lbLHDwEVaUuHPDvA03_Z/s400/00mitycartoon.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:+0;">Also from Dynomighty</span></strong></div><div>These are Desk Dots. They're powerful magnetic spheres that are as handy as they are fun to play with! These are just a few of the myriad ways you (or your dad) can use desk dots:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgzlwYzSZv3N8eWkRzybRkbVxKsaYTt7ik8dMy1ZY1ZHHitbH8X4JApB-JziCZ2cwWcHx7DttHWs4ETqg_GfDulnYj2NTij7a7_kqqJ-wvi8OMQQBpAol7WFwh9t_gcPKEO-92naj85yT/s1600/00mitydots.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475250555664493442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgzlwYzSZv3N8eWkRzybRkbVxKsaYTt7ik8dMy1ZY1ZHHitbH8X4JApB-JziCZ2cwWcHx7DttHWs4ETqg_GfDulnYj2NTij7a7_kqqJ-wvi8OMQQBpAol7WFwh9t_gcPKEO-92naj85yT/s400/00mitydots.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDM-DoJ3sWWzOMBVDtSyaFdV5UdslrQLC7BYk8YQ-DlP7PIG94B7m9OP2jX0ppMrhYtenlh5y6u1rx125fNL13pINN1G3GCLo09YGE_GhnA7oSrxm8p-PGy3Tq8uVhmw4ii-UyfjiJnKP/s1600/00mitydotsclips.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475250551697946706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDM-DoJ3sWWzOMBVDtSyaFdV5UdslrQLC7BYk8YQ-DlP7PIG94B7m9OP2jX0ppMrhYtenlh5y6u1rx125fNL13pINN1G3GCLo09YGE_GhnA7oSrxm8p-PGy3Tq8uVhmw4ii-UyfjiJnKP/s400/00mitydotsclips.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliOpp5M-P4nv92DZp3A-0hwN9BjLMFm8-AIUiCxtsd_V4IhMY65vT2KaFD1b_f40oLTKxV89c7_JYr8ZgPm4S5c3LnRC5-lm5UxfhA7IFS8SYh8LInQ2VLHvhbQkIarimNyGWuq38noPk/s1600/00mitydotwitch.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475250549734864866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliOpp5M-P4nv92DZp3A-0hwN9BjLMFm8-AIUiCxtsd_V4IhMY65vT2KaFD1b_f40oLTKxV89c7_JYr8ZgPm4S5c3LnRC5-lm5UxfhA7IFS8SYh8LInQ2VLHvhbQkIarimNyGWuq38noPk/s400/00mitydotwitch.jpg" /></a><br />We'll be featuring all kinds of things suitable for Dad in the next couple of weeks, but if you see something you know he'd like, you'd better come in and get it--quantities are limited!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5D1FUTNhNTYCDoKQlKNlP6bHdcgIVRSUcMtY-vjnTXdRmAKZutzAFau526zUjov7esV0Jk6UkXNy02a2ykkzMpY4AmXeNcUrRE8KfiIBkp0ugLZXFpeExtBVUCzQ4vUeu1oLV9xaMzGb/s1600/00mitydotsclips.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-27658482932072236382010-05-05T12:02:00.008-05:002010-05-11T12:20:50.601-05:00Every day is kid's day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvw-YF6LjurAEkU2tbx627ZiwiXPgeRTgXbriqKLt12NfMKDpMegMLz2bONUqtP0Eue6133JUaHTCPfijzhizMWHG9EFIBb95jmTSOgv3cGnitpFO7bfxKpK_F7Vi6xSyiQV8LJYcnrihB/s1600/MDcupcakes.jpg"></a> Now that Mother's Day is over, and you inevitably heard the question, you can prove it's true by stopping by and picking up a little (or big) something for the kids!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikZHC0poOSkkklovo6PQRA0VWt_dP2P83KKq5xkVh3Gl7ZcI8tf9HeTuh41ajJ3upDs2ZmweiCZN37o0L7CaQ2K4LhUtMWhY-_LEhxEqTI5WNepBEoIPnUV0BIj9JOPmqH2xnIpdX38TB/s1600/0fold&gotreehouse.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 280px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467834611822805890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikZHC0poOSkkklovo6PQRA0VWt_dP2P83KKq5xkVh3Gl7ZcI8tf9HeTuh41ajJ3upDs2ZmweiCZN37o0L7CaQ2K4LhUtMWhY-_LEhxEqTI5WNepBEoIPnUV0BIj9JOPmqH2xnIpdX38TB/s400/0fold&gotreehouse.jpg" /></a>This fold and go wooden treehouse is about the cutest toy I've ever seen! It comes with a bear and a bunny, two chairs, a table, a ladder and two beds. It opens up for easy treehouse access, and has a handle to easily take it elsewhere. The front door opens and everything!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBzQtCwVvz2gWKmJv9HD40SUGSQxv5CqK3t8hpR3mq2WqYIXd8Xr6knZF078onNi3IOgK3P0a2gNjIKT10fIORmlDqekqAXaxR6XAmDgHzZz9keqzUWHZiNGYBRPpkAHCBX_DFscLOnPt/s1600/0prince&princess.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467834605232174258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBzQtCwVvz2gWKmJv9HD40SUGSQxv5CqK3t8hpR3mq2WqYIXd8Xr6knZF078onNi3IOgK3P0a2gNjIKT10fIORmlDqekqAXaxR6XAmDgHzZz9keqzUWHZiNGYBRPpkAHCBX_DFscLOnPt/s400/0prince&princess.jpg" /></a> For all those little royalty-obsessed kids we now have the Prince and Princess dressup magnetic dolls. They come with stands so you can really play with them (but I think that changing the clothes is the most fun part)!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlE19sTxh-gmlB1YPMKzrzMErJqjOCwtaOFsL1iNOaOpxhFUULPUSW-CMnDtUDol3YLgKfWyyuyL19JiL2sAypDvVYUz1DdrSXehEegDY1kg0sLsAaGBV8aQVWWCMtak_yZ3MScI7vR5g4/s1600/0flipplate.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467834597100774834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlE19sTxh-gmlB1YPMKzrzMErJqjOCwtaOFsL1iNOaOpxhFUULPUSW-CMnDtUDol3YLgKfWyyuyL19JiL2sAypDvVYUz1DdrSXehEegDY1kg0sLsAaGBV8aQVWWCMtak_yZ3MScI7vR5g4/s400/0flipplate.jpg" /></a>Gear up for your Summer road trips with this flip to win license plate game--the plates and map will help you and your little ones find the state that has the plate! Great for ages 8 to adult!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxWX7Gq7TNNvWsOTIHeistblia7nWCylkSEcikXFD9xxJ8VCJGhOWFxrXFoi9oZJv9ipe-UA5yG_YLqW_-cDmRN_zrxhKEBRDh4kzWRTsF2rIKm83pqOQOCQJUbONXQoMlyjugWmfjiTr/s1600/0flipbingo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467834593934015378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxWX7Gq7TNNvWsOTIHeistblia7nWCylkSEcikXFD9xxJ8VCJGhOWFxrXFoi9oZJv9ipe-UA5yG_YLqW_-cDmRN_zrxhKEBRDh4kzWRTsF2rIKm83pqOQOCQJUbONXQoMlyjugWmfjiTr/s400/0flipbingo.jpg" /></a>Who doesn't enjoy a rousing game of travel bingo? There are different cards to slide in behind the tiles so you can switch from country to city to vehicles to keep it relative to your immediate location.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqsS8ZUrXkzSDTjvSrokFXtiiN8NE2ESFp6e9_5PqV2aYkYk59CyRGCCPkNUrY6JayDPBcym7QuuKaDX-1c4vaiaFPg1clHFpa1CnjgAHDhd_i2mgf0oF8phWzD9CwAV9O61vLj1dQ4KO/s1600/0bollyball.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467834585431389122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBqsS8ZUrXkzSDTjvSrokFXtiiN8NE2ESFp6e9_5PqV2aYkYk59CyRGCCPkNUrY6JayDPBcym7QuuKaDX-1c4vaiaFPg1clHFpa1CnjgAHDhd_i2mgf0oF8phWzD9CwAV9O61vLj1dQ4KO/s400/0bollyball.jpg" /></a> This kickball is just like the red playground balls you had as a kid--they even smell the same (yes, I smelled them)! The only difference is that this one has the cutest little ladybug on it. Ages 2+. Who wants to play kickball? </div><div> </div><div>We're fully stocked on all the food toys as well. The newest ones are the brownies and the apple pie. Oh! And there's a special occasion cake that's two layers with lots of add ons. <div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-41912420994309005382010-04-27T18:39:00.005-05:002010-04-28T13:17:14.878-05:00Mom's the Word!Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday May 9th to be exact) and we have got some great stuff that the mom in your life will love--Is your mom a wine drinker? Then she'll love one of these cork-barreled pen and pencil sets! It's a little reminder of what's waiting for her after work. And they're refillable! (And we sell the refills!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYXUlZapbTSOyDz8SCqlQvFxcgvIwXMRBYeOUZMfGYNNKt9ew5t3pTmitsn5BFVpG2PKzWC6X5q-Z6_eiiwm5LU8cqy-K24Wrw5t3J0Z0U1czuZS6zLOK-77OIZA_sqsbFrt4ouTl0lNb/s1600/retrocork.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464966744780656194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYXUlZapbTSOyDz8SCqlQvFxcgvIwXMRBYeOUZMfGYNNKt9ew5t3pTmitsn5BFVpG2PKzWC6X5q-Z6_eiiwm5LU8cqy-K24Wrw5t3J0Z0U1czuZS6zLOK-77OIZA_sqsbFrt4ouTl0lNb/s320/retrocork.jpg" /></a> Maybe she's the puzzling type--whether it's crossword puzzles or sudoku, these refillable automatic pencils would be great to help her ace the next puzzle while thinking of what a great kid you turned out to be! They are beautifully boxed for giving and plenty of extra lead and erasers are included.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXV-LkzYRql21rjy-Pby3sRoIfSDf6rSquWt46_NKm5N232Tg2DIZPKNEIA2udyzqF173NCvjgnDnVEgy3-rquZMc10CZr-5YocNz6iV1dKqsH98dNoWy_JXYFFmDOw-hUQ9X31BfwU6-R/s1600/retrocrosswordandsudoku_large.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464966733217748610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXV-LkzYRql21rjy-Pby3sRoIfSDf6rSquWt46_NKm5N232Tg2DIZPKNEIA2udyzqF173NCvjgnDnVEgy3-rquZMc10CZr-5YocNz6iV1dKqsH98dNoWy_JXYFFmDOw-hUQ9X31BfwU6-R/s320/retrocrosswordandsudoku_large.jpg" /></a>We have lots of great things for mothers, so come on in and pick up a card and a little something to say thanks for everything, Mom!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-27037645587466986082010-04-13T15:19:00.002-05:002010-04-13T15:31:44.176-05:00Some New Spring Things<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIolr1Yra5t1ITGF6B23xekJIKJVtsQa6Z6FrfKxrnUy8FCNYRPuPa4_-XLUWSWgtikVAr9XMBvhDbk_fL1RXrrKDtOyKmg7dzR7JuilCDxMJhuHE6clhIQKXYfy_xkmnG8jjLMVMqpNzx/s1600/jillb_nativeherbs_lg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459720601246557234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIolr1Yra5t1ITGF6B23xekJIKJVtsQa6Z6FrfKxrnUy8FCNYRPuPa4_-XLUWSWgtikVAr9XMBvhDbk_fL1RXrrKDtOyKmg7dzR7JuilCDxMJhuHE6clhIQKXYfy_xkmnG8jjLMVMqpNzx/s320/jillb_nativeherbs_lg.jpg" /></a> This lovely journal from artist Jill Bliss is not just pretty on the outside, but each entry page is beautifully illustrated too!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtKE3Q_rVnGMD96QhpwU00KPpUGUyV8Mgupmm5my0e6DRSvGz6JMf7IkloGC8P35FyhI9SmW8pseZhaDcZGafynHe6n43qwdl4fSt_3NPLuNKDdAvN2tVPoUaoCL0Q1Bh0NUDCURvVbjv/s1600/jillb_nativeherbs_2_lg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459720583732152498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwtKE3Q_rVnGMD96QhpwU00KPpUGUyV8Mgupmm5my0e6DRSvGz6JMf7IkloGC8P35FyhI9SmW8pseZhaDcZGafynHe6n43qwdl4fSt_3NPLuNKDdAvN2tVPoUaoCL0Q1Bh0NUDCURvVbjv/s320/jillb_nativeherbs_2_lg.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrpnIRBfmXhJooUGu9ND1xofLzEEIo6gYUJOFH8as6tS5J58N7CdjC-CN2AEJ4Xg6KehC5gVICSyJyNjixP8ngeBKsC03fT-BG4I928UtUNBm3xXj9bLThhmFRtuuio0J9z_LbcEulQxT/s1600/1papermilk-pc52-solstice-lg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459720578895038194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrpnIRBfmXhJooUGu9ND1xofLzEEIo6gYUJOFH8as6tS5J58N7CdjC-CN2AEJ4Xg6KehC5gVICSyJyNjixP8ngeBKsC03fT-BG4I928UtUNBm3xXj9bLThhmFRtuuio0J9z_LbcEulQxT/s320/1papermilk-pc52-solstice-lg.jpg" /></a><br />This little mushroom and bird postcard is one design (of 3) we have in from Paper Milk. When was the last time you got a postcard from an old friend? Remember how happy you were? For under $2 (the stamp is even cheaper on a postcard) you can make somebody's day!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmkbHlhJP7gsAhA1QN4FKz4ITekt2swcHCV4VxjD_KhbAIhCuafRd0YqDeqg6Zj-yQRfuTSztH9Q4i6TByXijnADGduRLzHsDondRHmLkdL6jlBf5uC80y_8EIzOJoacOBWOUGZKysiau/s1600/1CMstamp_key_neck_gallery.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 155px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 155px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459720569921912450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmkbHlhJP7gsAhA1QN4FKz4ITekt2swcHCV4VxjD_KhbAIhCuafRd0YqDeqg6Zj-yQRfuTSztH9Q4i6TByXijnADGduRLzHsDondRHmLkdL6jlBf5uC80y_8EIzOJoacOBWOUGZKysiau/s320/1CMstamp_key_neck_gallery.jpg" /></a>This pendant necklace is just one of the many great pieces of jewelry we have in from Captured Moments--all handmade with elements from a past life. Both necklaces and earrings are here for your perusal!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-28436022180625797682010-03-23T13:49:00.004-05:002010-03-23T14:07:15.181-05:00A Place to Stash your Cash<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZG-ySjLMDz8MLmJ7y-Qihzr1_QeGJn7LU02_IVS1u9K5-anN_VN2aSfXxbt2rRUQdsRU8LYecwQudQhWbucPzTz75mZdPercgZAwwx6TPD7wk1Go5yIHuCaHFmFdocufCCZwGZKwFJNf/s1600-h/bqcoin.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0X_LhxbVTXD-O7Iv24TIKFRPHDy2eO25zpvyBqeHlxLxnfUnK8k5-ZUJp34oYm3svbR0lVZcDZIYjaz6BUX6LrHe8M95qBcYAwMq_-emn-SZPCctrPVD0gnfRqO8fKualk-UnYtHRwp8/s1600-h/BQlittleshort.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451906274217005298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0X_LhxbVTXD-O7Iv24TIKFRPHDy2eO25zpvyBqeHlxLxnfUnK8k5-ZUJp34oYm3svbR0lVZcDZIYjaz6BUX6LrHe8M95qBcYAwMq_-emn-SZPCctrPVD0gnfRqO8fKualk-UnYtHRwp8/s320/BQlittleshort.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90X1xT-XGnToQyq12PTm4nXg9J2dsI7p979rbi1AQD4FQG-OJYWabWxWvz1IzURVEGiwdHa5_e4EOrdtJ23341GrnvHwkAVLfwRZ4G6Vsi9b-wM-Txo1kVZGxwoNeCDpKz-yv4vE-BVU7/s1600-h/BQcatbutt.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451906268337581666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90X1xT-XGnToQyq12PTm4nXg9J2dsI7p979rbi1AQD4FQG-OJYWabWxWvz1IzURVEGiwdHa5_e4EOrdtJ23341GrnvHwkAVLfwRZ4G6Vsi9b-wM-Txo1kVZGxwoNeCDpKz-yv4vE-BVU7/s320/BQcatbutt.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFIj_IcBoj759hAlEiWpFXIAaiTPY1M9EZhPO_UYTXEYOzGKx7Fzk7GJsqbcIreJWD6b06A9ne49f2dgVrdirZMcorEjfyQYTI0VtElH5Gt7MXtmwyXuXwc2rxmvQNVVTldC71uK0HId5/s1600-h/BQallowance.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451906260647159618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFIj_IcBoj759hAlEiWpFXIAaiTPY1M9EZhPO_UYTXEYOzGKx7Fzk7GJsqbcIreJWD6b06A9ne49f2dgVrdirZMcorEjfyQYTI0VtElH5Gt7MXtmwyXuXwc2rxmvQNVVTldC71uK0HId5/s320/BQallowance.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We just got in more of those adorable little coin purses from Blue Q! They're big enough to hold your ID and credit cards, too--perfect for a small bag or no bag day or night. Waterproof recycled plastic is perfect for the beach or pool, too! They'd also be a cute Easter gift--you'd probably want to put a little money in it, though. These are just the new ones, we've got plenty more to choose from, so come in and pick one up!</div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-12229589247925194252010-03-10T12:37:00.004-06:002010-03-10T13:15:03.234-06:00Some Green ThingsWith Saint Patrick's Day nearly here, I stocked the window with lots of green things. Today I realized that Easter will be here in less than three weeks, so I took out the green stuff and am working on an Easter/Spring theme. Here are some of the green-hued things I traded for bunnies, chickens, baskets and eggs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kAsjq8kpc9AMBDAda-Xt8LF4cdhAANExvBDmzxHoHTQCZoo5JyHl0hReYF-Mq4BrlppQ3DGYpOICFtWsjZlbasp0g9ZzP4B4UifJeRDWVnyPt-dbGbKzvmqNPMN8nDsLbV_iPFMTCamB/s1600-h/greenpurse.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447083314840816418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kAsjq8kpc9AMBDAda-Xt8LF4cdhAANExvBDmzxHoHTQCZoo5JyHl0hReYF-Mq4BrlppQ3DGYpOICFtWsjZlbasp0g9ZzP4B4UifJeRDWVnyPt-dbGbKzvmqNPMN8nDsLbV_iPFMTCamB/s320/greenpurse.jpg" /></a> This purse is made from recycled candy wrappers. It's also available in a multi-colored version where the wrapperiness is more obvious.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLYyQhX2GANfPbo-j-ERdABGB6ZWC7MHPmZNAkxKRkX9-6u1FLbqxYMnl1K__h6ChJNK2VxOqj2oOChtSZKZr2lLcJIHrwmP8Iib_K55WG9KqtD43EPSKSoj_CVojK709l9xXxJhAKLmd/s1600-h/greenhatmittens.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447083306020070226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLYyQhX2GANfPbo-j-ERdABGB6ZWC7MHPmZNAkxKRkX9-6u1FLbqxYMnl1K__h6ChJNK2VxOqj2oOChtSZKZr2lLcJIHrwmP8Iib_K55WG9KqtD43EPSKSoj_CVojK709l9xXxJhAKLmd/s320/greenhatmittens.jpg" /></a> Locally handknit mittens and child's hat. Sold separately, and created by two different artists with the same eye for cuteness.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgvOA4CT4izT41hCBYn0JEUM-hReoG4sDCTnmQT8ro9MOGVjokm_y2R2U5naCJqYlYs74zwzSFRjuNfnm-IzS9qPqnJLFOVwT2-S7Ex-J5wgyjQBhwKuY1MlukpxFZFbCuYSnmXJ_GTrL/s1600-h/greenvase.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447078691334365474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgvOA4CT4izT41hCBYn0JEUM-hReoG4sDCTnmQT8ro9MOGVjokm_y2R2U5naCJqYlYs74zwzSFRjuNfnm-IzS9qPqnJLFOVwT2-S7Ex-J5wgyjQBhwKuY1MlukpxFZFbCuYSnmXJ_GTrL/s320/greenvase.jpg" /></a> This is a recycled glass vase so it's green in more ways than one!</div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-HEXWlYpfv5cUx_KthdBVgV8eHL1tADO0qHvMwIBRVd0VSUYm16jYi796swqZlu36PVARjPM0Hk3SEVfycRIkXtqBDaanhjo9v_BnRsASLRXufqXINliPEobHiVupKJ1pk-NFiLHlcfy/s1600-h/greentrivet.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447078680616708322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-HEXWlYpfv5cUx_KthdBVgV8eHL1tADO0qHvMwIBRVd0VSUYm16jYi796swqZlu36PVARjPM0Hk3SEVfycRIkXtqBDaanhjo9v_BnRsASLRXufqXINliPEobHiVupKJ1pk-NFiLHlcfy/s320/greentrivet.jpg" /></a> This goofy little turtle is crocheted over post-consumer bottle caps. I am the consumer. The lady who crochets them lives here in town and walks them over--her carbon footprint is really small, as are her feet.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1q2HvrM0auYF9RS0exSUXPK0gpb_XK0OM-tKF4KbUK-eu6RaioHuxSU09cx03RwpI1mtJS6pyZpY34pBEBJ-YXr9imauGGzOduVoVwWK0bufbetGQkwwcYD1aUKwgwB_BV4N1c9TvLYQG/s1600-h/greenkoi.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447078672825605122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1q2HvrM0auYF9RS0exSUXPK0gpb_XK0OM-tKF4KbUK-eu6RaioHuxSU09cx03RwpI1mtJS6pyZpY34pBEBJ-YXr9imauGGzOduVoVwWK0bufbetGQkwwcYD1aUKwgwB_BV4N1c9TvLYQG/s320/greenkoi.jpg" /></a><br />Another fabulous locally-made thing: this green koi tshirt for kids from Mosh Baby. It's even organic cotton!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienlbxc_ffj99GzFeRV-H9VkHTdE8Jh9qFBS3MNihPwlas61M9FncHvukbO8EjoCOD2riWXG119po00pzKKgS-GKTitliXkpv_JpYeii4Zwn11wRX3iM9G1MJhkKzeqguq0NzlyiUCMfzf/s1600-h/greengalison.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447078666071791330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienlbxc_ffj99GzFeRV-H9VkHTdE8Jh9qFBS3MNihPwlas61M9FncHvukbO8EjoCOD2riWXG119po00pzKKgS-GKTitliXkpv_JpYeii4Zwn11wRX3iM9G1MJhkKzeqguq0NzlyiUCMfzf/s320/greengalison.jpg" /></a> More green stuff from Galison Green. . .<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUuNc6st40HHDCBdAlqZ9-GKC86Eu0Fslg9-LgLeBUq30c0PajHTuJ-u6KqQmjtn8NGKzRsX61-w6MjCFpasH1pNFuUwH5UotADLwRwsacPq17IHkmreGO888OwSE9kv4uvBaLC0MtIRrT/s1600-h/greenfrogs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447078654679723362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUuNc6st40HHDCBdAlqZ9-GKC86Eu0Fslg9-LgLeBUq30c0PajHTuJ-u6KqQmjtn8NGKzRsX61-w6MjCFpasH1pNFuUwH5UotADLwRwsacPq17IHkmreGO888OwSE9kv4uvBaLC0MtIRrT/s320/greenfrogs.jpg" /></a><br />And some green frogs from Melissa and Doug--the pull toy frog bounces when you pull him and the Funny Frog Games come with lily pads, frogs, and directions for 10 different games to play with them.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988928798959359911.post-23864851015265707542010-02-20T10:27:00.003-06:002010-02-20T10:31:06.013-06:00Fly Right Gifts is Closing (for a bit)We will be closed Sunday, February 21 - March 3. Please come in before or after that and check out our new fragrances from Pacifica--The French Lilac has got me totally yearning for Springtime!Fly Righthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08747205214758784697noreply@blogger.com0