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A place of your own.
Posted by etipton – November 30, 2007 7:37 AM
Your guests will have a ball figuring out which seat is theirs with these adorable, ornament placecard holders. Use them on the holiday buffet to identify what you are serving, or use one to distinguish Santa's punch from the elves' at the holiday party. Includes eight blank cards. Priced less than $15.
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Swing Dance.
Posted by etipton – November 29, 2007 11:49 AM
Break free from boring platters with these red swing glass platters. While the abstract image of these platters signifies the dance steps across the dance floor, they are still the perfect accent for your coffee table or buffet. Available in 8" X 8" or 12" X 12". Stands sold separately. Priced less than $20.
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Napkin Holder
Posted by etipton – November 29, 2007 11:45 AM
If you are looking for a unique Hanukkah gift, check out this beaded napkin holder. An accurate representation of the dreidel holds napkins in place in the box. Each napkin holder is based on original clay sculptures by Michael Updike Designs. It includes 20 napkins. Priced less than $50.
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Dreidel Memories
Posted by etipton – November 28, 2007 11:03 AM
Even if your mom seems to have everything, she probably does not have one of these. It is a recordable dreidel photo frame. Give your loved ones a spoken message and a special photo they can enjoy even when you can’t be with them! Record an eight-second message—it’s easy, and you can re-record whenever you wish. Beautiful gold dreidel rests on its included stand on your desk, coffee table, or dresser to keep those dear to you near. Priced less than $15. 
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Sleepy Head
Posted by etipton – November 28, 2007 10:56 AM
I am not a morning person. I hit snooze in my sleep. It is really bad. Sometimes I wake up, look at the time and realize I turned my alarm off without waking up. Forget snooze - I just turned the whole thing off. Unlike other clocks with which you can easily hit the snooze button and fall back asleep, the Clocky Alarm Clock makes sure you get out of bed. How it works: The alarm goes off once, but if you hit snooze Clocky jumps off your nightstand (up to 3 feet) and wheels around your room looking for a place to hide before it sounds the alarm a second time. The snooze time can be set from 0-9 minutes, so if you set it at 0 Clocky runs right away. Nothing like a little hide-and-seek to get you going in the morning. This is a perfect gift for the teenager who won't get up in the mornings. I wouldn't advise getting one for anyone with a roommate, unless he or she wants to get a new roommate. Priced around $50.
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Hanukkah Pieces
Posted by etipton – November 27, 2007 8:10 AM
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these shimmering Hanukkah entertaining pieces. The Star of David serving platter is perfect for holding a variety of appetizers, while the Menorah brilliantly reflects the glow of the nine included candles. Each piece is based on original clay sculptures by designer Michael Updike. Distinguished surface characteristics feature sleek and stylish curves. Made of aluminum. Priced around $150.
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Write On!
Posted by etipton – November 27, 2007 8:04 AM
I think teacher gifts are hard to buy. How many apple themed items does one person need? If you are in charge of a class gift, you can show your appreciation with this platter. This platter comes with a pen, and students can write a sweet message to their teacher. Wash off mistakes with a damp sponge. Once dry, you can fire the platter in any conventional oven at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. It's permanent, dishwasher-, microwave- and food-safe! Priced less than $45.
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Home from school.
Posted by etipton – November 26, 2007 9:21 AM
For some kids, Thanksgiving is the first trip back home since leaving for college. They come home with lots of stories and loads of laundry. Give them a little treat with this funny laundry bag. The bag says "One more day and I'll be NAKED!". That should be a real conversation starter at the laundromat. The nylon hamper holds multiple loads of laundry for end-of-the-week cleaning. Priced less than $10.
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Festival of night lights.
Posted by etipton – November 26, 2007 9:18 AM
I think bubble lights are so cute. They are fun, and make me nostalgic for simpler times. These Dreidel and Star of David night lights add a festive touch around your home during the Hanukkah season. Priced less than $10 each.
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That's hot.
Posted by etipton – November 21, 2007 2:30 PM
There are many bad things that can happen when you undercook meet. Do you know if you are thoroughly cooking your meat to the desired and safe internal temperature? You will if you use the OXO GOOD GRIPS Instant Read Meat Thermometer. It has large, easy-to-read numbers for more accurate temperature-reading. Includes separate safe readings for poultry, beef, pork, veal and ham. Keep your family healthy, and take the guess work out of meat. Priced less than $10.
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Burn and serve rolls.
Posted by etipton – November 19, 2007 12:45 PM
During the holidays you are often cooking things with different baking times. Here is an easy way to time two events at once: the OXO GOOD GRIPS Double Timer. This Dual Timer features a 100-hour digital timer for timing longer events, and a 1-hour analog timer for shorter events. I bought an older version of the dual timer, and one timer was 60 minutes, and the other timer was for 20 minutes. Needless to say, that timer went back to the store.
Set one timer for the baking cycle, and another timer for when to take off the foil, or decrease the temperature. With a second timer, you no longer have to worry about forgetting the rolls you put in with the turkey. Priced less than $20.
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Wheel of Fortune
Posted by etipton – November 19, 2007 12:27 PM
Unless you keep an actual list, it seems like it is always your turn to change the baby. It doesn't matter if you have changed 999 of the last 1,000 diapers, if your partner changed the last one it is your turn again. Solve this situation with the Wheel of Responsibility. No need to bicker about whose turn it is to change that messy diaper or do the 2 a.m. feeding - just spin the wheel and accept your fate! It also includes the book on safe baby handling. This book provides tips and a lot of laughs on what not to do. Not just baby shower gifts - they're important tools for expecting parents! Priced around $25.
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I've got a hold on you.
Posted by etipton – November 19, 2007 12:18 PM
I saw this neat magnetic wristband for the handyman in your life. Strap on this armband and quit holding nails in your mouth. The magnet will hold hardware, small tools and other metallic objects right there within reach. Perfect for working on ladders, in crawlspaces, hanging pictures, under cars, or in any situation where you don’t want to lose your stuff. Velcro strap can accommodate even the thickest of wrists. The magnetic area is 3" x 4" square; 3/4" deep. Priced less than $20. 
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The bark is worse than the bite.
Posted by etipton – November 16, 2007 9:19 AM
I have noticed a big push towards "natural looking" home products. These Birch pillar candles are great alternatives to traditional holiday décor. These candles come in a natural palette, and the birch bark exterior makes for an elemental and organic look. Available in two sizes: 3" x 6" or 6" x 3". Made of paraffin wax. Priced less than $15.
For a less expensive option, these pillars are made to look like the bark of a birch tree for a more natural feel. Each candle is wrapped and comes with a small pine cone on top. Available in two sizes: 3" or 6" high. Priced less than $5 each. 
THESE ARE NOT THE BIRCH BARK CANDLES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO A FIRE HAZARD. Learn more about those candles here at csps. Continue reading »
Hostess Gift Ideas
Posted by etipton – November 14, 2007 11:20 AM
If you are looking for the perfect hostess gift for Thanksgiving, check out this gourd bowl. Your girlfriend's parents or friends will love it. Bring a package of snack mix, and you are ready to watch the football games and stay out of the family trouble. Priced less than $35.
These embroidered hand towels would also make a nice hostess gift. Tommy The Turkey Embroidered Guest Towels are embroidered with an unique turkey design. They are 100% cotton, and machine-washable. Priced less than $15.
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Put the turkeys in their place.
Posted by etipton – November 12, 2007 11:58 AM
Ahh, the holidays: the crying, the whining, the fighting, and then there is all the bad behavior from the children. Keep the trouble down a bit by assigning seating with these turkey place-card holders. These metal place-card holders have a bronze finish and the set includes eight blank cards. Priced less than $15 for a set of four.
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Give the kids a boost.
Posted by etipton – November 9, 2007 11:34 AM
Imagine pulling this phone book out for your niece or nephew on Thanksgiving. Besides being a cute thing to have, it serves a real purpose of getting the kids closer to the food! Extremely light, so even the little tyke can carry it, plus you never have to worry about it falling off the chair and smashing toes like those clunky plastic seats. Designed with indentions for your child's behind makes for more comfortable sitting.
Priced less than $20.
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Turkey daze.
Posted by etipton – November 9, 2007 10:35 AM
My daughter is mad that all the stores have forgotten Thanksgiving and gone straight to Christmas. I am really going over-board on harvest decorations this year for her. I love all these fall candles. Here are some more precious candle sets for decorating around the house.
This gorgeous set of pumpkin candles comes gift-boxed, and look pretty cute in the box. Bring some leaves in from outside and set the candles on top of them for a nice fall look. Priced less than $10.
I also found this set of six miniature pumpkin candles. The set contains assorted pumpkins each uniquely made. Each pumpkin offers 2 hours of burn time. The set is priced less than $15.
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Fry up some turkey
Posted by etipton – November 8, 2007 3:07 PM
If you have not tasked fried turkey, you are missing out. It is delicious. I'm sure it isn't the slightest bit healthy, and it as good way to ruin the healthier meats, but yum! The Electric Digital Turkey Fryer has a 28 qt aluminum inner pot, with drain valve for easy clean up. It comes complete with an aluminum bailing basket with drain clip, an adjustable digital temperature control and timer and has a black powder coated outer shell. Priced less than $120. 
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Iron out your centerpiece details.
Posted by etipton – November 7, 2007 10:38 AM
Iron Accents has the cutest fall stuff. Add these rustic iron gourds to your Thanksgiving centerpiece, and it will really WOW! If you didn't light the candles, you could weave berries or ribbon through the iron bars for an extra special touch. The set of three is priced around $65.
Complement the iron gourds with this unique iron turkey basket. Fill it with gourds, greenery or even dinner rolls. I'm sure your guests will gobble it up! Priced less than $85.
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If it ain't baroque, don't fix it!
Posted by etipton – November 6, 2007 5:31 PM
I saw these cute candles the other day at Z Gallerie. Decorative candles come in stylized baroque glass containers printed in contrasting teal blue and chocolate brown. Made of paraffin wax, enhanced with a light floral fragrance. Sold as a set of 2. Burn time is approximately 25 hours.
Priced less than $20.
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You are my sunshine.
Posted by etipton – November 5, 2007 12:40 PM
Send your mama a little sunflower cheer with this colorful pre-lit wreath. As the leaves change color and you feel a nip in the air, start the new season with this festive decoration for your home. It'll welcome visitors forThanksgiving. Brighten your front door or windows with a harvest wreath, filled with vibrant colored leaves, pine cones, faux gourds, and amber, yellow and chartreuse mini-lights. Professionally pre-lit with commercial-grade mini-lights. Plugs into AC outlet. UL-listed for indoor and outdoor use. 24 diameter. Priced around $50.
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This little turkey went to market.
Posted by etipton – November 4, 2007 9:41 PM
Look at these adorable body suits for baby's first Thanksgiving. The set of three includes one of each: "I yam what I yam" with an owl juggling yams, "Let's get nuts" with a squirrel smiling and cheek pouches full, and "Leaf me alone" with a turkey sweeping leaves. These are just too cute, and if I knew anyone with a baby that small this year I would have ordered them right away. Offered in sizes 3-6 or 6-12 months. Priced less than $40 for the set of three.
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Gourds of Candles
Posted by etipton – November 1, 2007 1:33 PM
These candles would be so cute on your Thanksgiving table or mantle. The mini gourd and pumpkin candles look fresh from the farmer's market and come in lovely fall colors like soft oranges, reds and pale green. This cornucopia of candles will look lovely grouped together on a large platter or displayed individually throughout your home. The organic shapes and warm glow of these tiny candles will certainly get you in the mood for the autumn season. Each gourd and pumpkin candle will burn for two hours. Sold as a set. Priced at $15.
If you don't want that many candles, these ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin candle holders spice up your room. Each candle holder is filled with ivory wax and has a burn time of about two hours. Once the candle is burned out, simply replace them with tealights. Select from Gourd (green) and Pumpkin (orange). Priced at $3.99 each.
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