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Monkeying around.

Posted by etipton – May 15, 2008 10:57 AM

Graduation is a fun time in your life, and you should make many happy memories. Take fun pictures with the portable Gorillapod. The Gorillapod allows you to attach your camera to almost anything. Trees, chairs, railings and signs suddenly become your tripod. Your grad will be able to take unique photos with them in the picture, and then upload them to facebook, myspace, or if you are lucky, send them to mom and dad. Priced around $20.

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Frame your accomplishment.

Posted by etipton – May 14, 2008 9:15 AM

If you are having a graduation party, this signature graduation frame is really cool. Have all your friends sign the frame. Then you can fire the frame in your home oven. Then it becomes set to last a lifetime. These days are fun times, and fun memories.Priced around $25.
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Celebrate Good Times.

Posted by etipton – May 13, 2008 9:00 AM

Celebrate college graduations with some nice wine and these cute 2008 wine bottle accessories. There is a Class of 2008 bottle topper, and a graduation cap and stole with diploma. This would look really cute sitting on a shelf long after the wine was gone. Priced around $15.
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Graduation Season.

Posted by etipton – May 12, 2008 4:06 PM

First of all, congratulations Grace on your college graduation. We are so proud of you! I know we gave you cash since you don't have your living arrangements firmed up yet, but these were a few things I had picked out for you. They would be great for any graduate. This graduation photo album is pretty neat. I made a little album when I graduated college, and I am really glad I have that moment captured like it was, not how I would remember it now looking back on the day. This hand-finished copper picture journal holds 24, 4x6 photos in 12, acid-free, black sleeves and features an embossed cover. Designed by artisan Cam Wilson, and handmade in San Francisco. Priced around $55.
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The Bzz on Pizza.

Posted by etipton – May 12, 2008 4:00 PM

If your tax rebate check is burning a hole in your wallet, I was poking around over at Williams-Sonoma, and came across this fancy, new pizza oven. It is the Beehive Pizza Oven. It brings the pleasures of cooking in a terra-cotta, wood-fire oven to your backyard or deck. While I won't have one in my backyard any time soon, it does look like a lot of fun. Priced less than $2,000.

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Bring Mom back in the picture.

Posted by etipton – May 8, 2008 10:50 PM

My mother and I are the shutterbugs in our family. We are both snapping pictures all the time. Funny enough, we are rarely in these pictures. Occasionally I will ask a stranger at the beach or say, the Statue of Liberty, if they will take our picture so I can prove I was there with my family. Get your shutterbug back in front of the camera with the Quikpod. The Quikpod is an extendable camera grip that allows you to hold your camera 18-53 inches away from the subject. It works with all cameras, but is designed specifically for digital-SLR cameras. Priced around $30.

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Suits Mom To A Tea.

Posted by etipton – May 7, 2008 10:56 AM

It is important in a busy mom's day to take time out for a few minutes of personal reflection and meditation. Tea Time is a great way to take a break in the day. If your mom is not fond of the typical tea-cup stereotypes, check out these tea sets from Tracy Porter. This Vivre Tea Service features hand-painted, rich, floral designs that are ready to be part of your home. Prices start around $35.

Tracy Porter offers a wide variety of unique products. Give mom two gifts with these Cup & Saucer Candles. The cute, candle-filled cups and saucers are designed with metallic gold accents that can be used as teacups and saucers long after the candles burn down. Perfume, Ambrosia and Lemon Chiffon scented candles are available. Priced around $25.

Don't miss any of the great Tracy Porter products. For a complete listing click here.

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Beautiful Plants.

Posted by etipton – May 6, 2008 9:35 PM

I think plants are a nice gift. One of my favorite plants is the beautiful, delicate Hydrangea. I have one my daughter gave me a few years ago growing in our front yard. This is the perfect time of year to plant a Hydrangea. Jackson & Perkins have this nice Hydrangea in Tea Canister set. The colorful canister can be used in the kitchen after the hydrangea is planted outdoors. Priced around $55.

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Shopping made easy.

Posted by etipton – May 6, 2008 9:21 PM

We know it is hard coming up with gifts for moms. They seem to have everything, or you need to know extra information, like sizes. It just gets so complicated. Don't get overwhelmed with the shopping experience. MarketPlace put together a handy Mother's Day Gift Guide for your shopping pleasure. Enjoy!

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Lockets for Mom.

Posted by etipton – May 6, 2008 1:11 PM

If your mom is more traditional, check out this locket key chain, or this accordion style locket. The silver-plated locket key chain opens like books to reveal space for four photos, guaranteeing they'll always be able to share who's special to them. The locket mearsures 1 1/8" in diameter, has etched detail, and holds four, 1" photos. Personalize it with a monogram with up to three initials. Priced around $40.

The accordion style locket also holds up to four pictures, and it measures 1/2" x 3/4" x 1 1/8" high, and includes a 24" sterling-silver snake chain with a spring-ring clasp. The locket may be engraved with a single initial. Priced around $90.
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Check out other neat lockets here, or see additional Mother's Day gift ideas here.