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Bigger is Better with These Giant Jewels
Looking for big, fun, and fashionable jewels that represent your outgoing spirit without taking an oversized chunk out of your bank? Giant Jewels may the place for you! This site offers a variety of playful, large and luminous designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. My particular favs are the green bauble necklace and the handcrafted silver skull pendant - both of which can bring a sense of fun and style to your everyday accessorizing. The brightly-colored flower rings with sterling silver shanks can also add a burst of spring fashion to a long, drab winter. Don't be shy, bring some boldness into your jewelry box!
Posted by tracy on February 15, 2007
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Need a taste of childhood? Have a Whoopie!
Yearning for the childhood pleasures of homemade whoopie pies, but hesitant to deal with the mess of baking? The family-run business Wicked Whoopies gives you all the nostalgic sensations of the fresh desserts, delivered right to your door!
With its bakery in Gardner, ME, Wicked Whoopies offers over 20 varieties of the cream-filled treats, including mint, gingerbread, peanut butter, and even strawberry! I got the chance to sample one of the classic variety, featuring a moist devil's food cake, with a nice, light vanilla cream filling. The portions are individually wrapped for freshness and generously served, but with just the right amount of sweetness that enables the eater to finish the whole pie without feeling overwhelmed. A great party snack, either for kids or the young at heart.
The Classic Wicked Whoopie is just that -- a wonderfully decadent classic whoopie pie! It's deliciously moist and a bit messy, but that's part of the fun! If you're looking to satisfy that serious sweet tooth, this is the treat for you. And it is huge--share one with a friend today!
Posted by tracy on January 29, 2007
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Put your personal stamp on the holidays
Express your good will to all this holiday season with this cool personalized stamp. No more getting hand cramps from writing your name and address a hundred times over! It's perfect for sending out your Christmas cards to loved ones, or even lightening up the Scrooges that receive your yuletide bills!
Posted by tracy on December 1, 2006
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Bananas not included
Turn one of the childhood games of your youth into a stylish fashion accessory with this sterling silver Barrel O' Monkeys necklace. If you ask me, someone should make an entire line of jewelry based on old kids' games from the 70s and 80s. They should make a Cootie, a Mr. Potato Head, and an Atari 2600 joystick, for starters. Collect em! Trade em! Hey, why hasn't anybody from Hasbro called me lately???? I got a million ideas for ya! :)
Posted by tracy on October 25, 2006
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Spring forward with these fall bags
Why wait till spring to appreciate the flowers? This Marimekko Blum Bag is for the gal who is unafraid to show her colorful, exhuberant side. It's a great accessory to show off your fashion sense in full bloom! I fell in love with this pattern at Crate & Barrel and was thrilled to find it on a bag at Repro Depot. This site carries a wide variety of bags with funky, yet tasteful, geometric patterns and colors.
Posted by tracy on October 17, 2006
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Let me tell you how to get, how to get back to Sesame Street
Do you remember Sesame Street before Elmo? It's scary, but to a lot of kids growing up now, Sesame Street IS Elmo. Personally, I prefer the days when Sesame Street was less of a merchandising tool for toy companies, and more of a grassroots experiment in the then largely unchartered waters of children's programming. Like when Grover taught us the difference between near and far, and the animated pinball machine helped us count to ten. And when Bob, Gordon, Maria and the rest of the gang delivered valuable life lessons in their garishly glorious plaid 70s fashions. Classic.
If you were a kid during the early years of Sesame Street, and you know a toddler who can appreciate some vintage muppet humor and maybe a bit of Spanish to boot, definitely check out Sesame Street - Old School, which covers some of the greatest hits of this landmark children's show from its inception in 1969, till 1974. I'll be buying this for my 2-year-old niece this Christmas!
Posted by tracy on October 16, 2006
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Highly recommended by Norman's mother
What better way to celebrate this frightful time of year, than with a classic scary movie! For me, nothing beats Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 thriller Psycho, which is now available in a Collector's Edition on widescreen in its original aspect ratio. There's some great extras on this DVD, including Hitch's original trailer, and a 90-minute documentary on the making of the film! See this black and white masterpiece as the first audiences did, on a big screen in a dark room, with lots of popcorn. And maybe skip your nightly shower, just this once.
Posted by tracy on October 15, 2006
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Cook up some laughs tonight
Feeling a bit nostalgic for some old fashioned home cooking? Worry that with your busy lifestyle, your hurried food creations can't possibly measure up to the moms of Beaver Cleaver's era? Well, you might view the 40s and 50s kitchen legacy a bit differently after reading The Gallery of Regrettable Food. In this hilarious volume, James Lileks dissects some original food advertisement and cookbook blunders of yesteryear - including some ill-advised 7-Up recipes, an hommage to Jello, and fine dining with marshmallows. Add this to your cookbook collection, and you'll never look at meat the same way again.
Posted by tracy on October 12, 2006
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Tricks and treats for your ears
Planning a Halloween party, but tired of playing "Ghostbusters" and Warren Zevon over and over again? The Halloween Hootenanny CD, compiled by Rob Zombie, will put some old-fashioned thrills in your monster bash with spirited chants from the 50s and 60s! Whether your guests are 8 or 80, these fun, retro tunes are sure to keep the ghosts and goblins rockin' the night away!
Posted by tracy on October 10, 2006
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Steppin' out in style
Bring back a classic look in new style, with these d'Orsay pumps from Payless of all places! It's a modern variation on the old-style spectators, but this ain't your grandma's shoes. Nicely suited for the independent woman of today, with a cute bow that suggests just a hint of flirtatiousness in her character. Whether you're at work or out on the town, these shoes are sure to keep you one step ahead!
Posted by tracy on October 9, 2006
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These Animals Clean Up After YOU!
Have a little fun while you work, and keep your space clean at the same time, with these adorable Animal Screen Lint Cleaners. When you've been working hard, and your computer screen fills with dust, keep these little guys handy to clear the air for you. My favorite's the spider - but don't be scared of this eight-legged office assistant, she's only here to help!
Posted by tracy on September 24, 2006
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Nostalgia for Your Feet
Put a little spring in your step with these comfortable, retro Dolce Skimmers. These cute and perhaps even slightly naive shoes are available in several fresh and fruity patterns. And they won't cut up your feet like your heels will! Highly recommended for the active, feminine woman on the go.
Also available in these adorable patterns:
Posted by tracy on September 23, 2006
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Add Flavor to Your Workday with PepperPot Mouse Pads
Getting tired of seeing that dull, worn-out mouse pad day after day? Maybe it's time to brighten up your desk area with these PepperPot Mouse Pads. The patterns recall the hip 1970s, and the pads are cushioned to support you through hours of Internet shopping . . . um, I mean, work. Yeah, that's it. Lots of work. See, these mouse pads are so fun, they even make work seem like shopping! They even coordinate with PepperPot File Folders and Business Card Holders, as well as the PepperPot Spotted Groove CD Holder.
Posted by tracy on September 22, 2006
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Take Time to Smell the Daisies
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daisy-inspired snack tray is perfect to brighten up the next get-together with your gal pals! Let your sunny personality shine through, as you serve chips and dip, fresh veggies, or antipasti in this functional, yet feminine design. This dishwasher/microwave/oven-safe server also makes a fabulous gift.
Posted by tracy on September 13, 2006
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A Martini for Your Wardrobe, Baby?
The martini may be the single coolest image on the planet (at least according to me!). It conjures up memories of the Rat Pack, 1950s lounge music, and swanky piano bars. And now, the martini and all of its inherent coolness can be associated with you too, once you get yourself a Drinky-poo Tee. This girly-style cut tee is 100% cotton, machine washable, and perfect for a night out on the town. I've always included martini iconography in my wardrobe - if you also wish to express your inner hip chick, check it out!
Posted by tracy on September 8, 2006
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Catch Phone Offenders with These Cell Citation Pads
Don't we all know someone with annoying cell phone habits? The person who's a non-stop talker, or has a ring that sounds like a psychadelic rock concert? Everyone will thank you when you hand the perpetrator one of these "Cell Citations," a ticket that lets that certain someone know exactly what is so bothersome about their incessant ring-a-ding-dings. Even if you don't have the guts to act as cell police, you can still get a good laugh out of these, and maybe even catch yourself in an offense or two!
Posted by tracy on September 8, 2006
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Cook Up Some Fun with Polka Dot Frying Pans
Making dinner after a long day at work can be a drag, especially when you're using boring, beat-up cookware you inherited from Mom. But nothing says cooking with gas better than these colorful frying pans by Bialetti. Express your culinary creativity and liven up nightly meals with these heavy gauge, 11" non-stick pieces, featuring a porcelain finish with a choice of blue, yellow, or pink. I'm dying to buy one. Maybe then, even clean-up won't seem so bad!
Posted by tracy on September 7, 2006
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