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Burnt by Dad!
Posted by etipton – May 29, 2008 3:57 AM
Poor dad, he loves to cook, but is easily distracted. This Burnt by Dad! oval platter allows you to poke a little fun, while still appreciating the fact that he will cook you a great steak. The Burnt by Dad! platter is priced less than $20.
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Cleaning with style.
Posted by etipton – May 28, 2008 7:40 AM
While cleaning is one of the most unglamorous jobs I do in a day, these sponge gloves make it a little more fun. They are made of latex with durable sponge hands. Get an extra pair for the kids, and they might even want to help with the dishes. Priced around $15.
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Tie one on. Father's day
Posted by etipton – May 27, 2008 3:45 PM
Uncommon Goods has the cutest ties this year. If you are looking for a gift for Father's Day, Graduation or even Groomsmen gifts, check out their collection of ties. For the man that spends a lot of time with the toilet, they have a toilet tie. If your man loves sushi, look at this sushie tie. My personal favorite is the space invaders tie for your favorite couch potato. These amusing ties are priced around $35.
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It's only rock and roll.
Posted by etipton – May 27, 2008 1:11 PM
If dad is still stuck in the 70's, get out his 45s and put some oldies but goodies on an iPod or Zune. The Crosley Songwriter CD Burner allows you to take old vinyls and convert them to CD in minutes. You can also convert tapes to CD, or just listen to your old records. The Crosley Songwriter CD Burner is priced less than $400.
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Food Fight.
Posted by etipton – May 26, 2008 8:49 AM
Here comes the airplane is a popular feeding game with babies. Make it even more fun with the Baby Plane Spoon. It is a stainless-steel spoon with a removable plastic body for easy cleaning. This will keep you and the baby entertained through feeding time. Priced around $15. 
Another helpful gift for many new parents is this Organic Baby book. It helps enlighten parents with ways to create an eco-friendly environment for little ones without sacrificing comfort and style. It has advice on topics ranging from cribs to bubble bath to baby's first foods. It highlights health concerns, navigates the range of available products, and guides the way to safe and appealing choices. Priced around $25.
Many new parents want to make their own baby food. I preferred to spend any extra time I had sleeping, but if your new mom is a culinary delight, then you might give her this small food mill. Priced around $15.
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Baby Showers.
Posted by etipton – May 23, 2008 7:04 AM
I love these mini-word collections from Iron Accents. They are perfect for so many uses. You can use them to decorate a package, or as part of your decor. The baby collection includes the words: Giggle, Joy, Love, Dream, and three bunny and three chick ornaments. Priced around $15.
Another fun thing to have at a baby or wedding shower is this advice pillow. Pass them around at a baby or wedding shower and the all the guests can share their experiences. You will easily know who to thank or blame for future generations.Priced around $40. 
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Start them young.
Posted by etipton – May 21, 2008 6:04 AM
Just because your child is still in diapers is not a good reason not to get him used to professional dress. These baby bibs have ties on them! Handmade in New York, these bibs are perfect for formal occasion. Let Junior be just like Dad this Father's Day. Choose from striped or 1950's space exploration patterns. Priced around $20.
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You've got mail.
Posted by etipton – May 20, 2008 6:55 AM
Regardless of whether your child's father is the mailman or not, let your children have a mailbox of their own. This set from Let's Play Mail is handmade of felt and wool. It comes complete with a flag to flip up and down, a drawstring mailbag, shipping box, three postcards, two envelopes, six stamps, six address labels, and six messages. Priced around $50.
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Mama Drama.
Posted by etipton – May 19, 2008 10:16 AM
I have a ridiculous number of baby showers in the next few weeks. Here are a few cute non-traditional baby gifts. First, if you know it is a boy, this pee-pee teepee should help keep mom, dad, baby, the carpet and the wall drier while changing diapers. Priced less than $15.
Second, every mama can enjoy a nice summer beverage. This book helps pregnant mamas and nursing mama join in on the fun without causing permanent damage to the young ones. The Margarita Mama is a collection of mocktails that offer the refreshing and relaxing benefits of your favorite beverages but without the alcohol. There are recipes for Cosmos, Mudslides, Mai Tais, and Mimosas plus new libations such as the Raging Hormone, The Baby Name Slurp and the I Think It's Time-Tini designed specifically for moms-to-be. Price around $12.
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iTime
Posted by etipton – May 16, 2008 8:28 AM
For the stylish cook, the new tri-timer is a must have. Besides looking like a cool iPod, this timer will help you keep track of three different cooking times. This is always great when entertaining. You can pay less attention to the dinner and more attention to your guests! Priced less than $20. 
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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. The Beehive Pizza Oven is priced around 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.
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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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Brag on the go.
Posted by etipton – May 6, 2008 1:08 PM
Digital cameras are wonderful, but most of us just leave the pictures in the camera or on the computer. We no longer put them in albums and pass them around to show off our family. Enjoy your pictures with this electronic brag book from Brookstone. Download up to 4000 pictures into this digital album and send it off to Grandma for Mother's Day. She will definitely win the photo wars at church on Sunday. The album has built-in 128MB of memory, and a 3.5" LCD screen. The rechargeable battery provides up to three hours of power. Priced less than $100. 
What if you don't want to carry around 4000 pictures, but still want to look at your favorite pictures on-the-go? This digital photo keychain is another option. The digital photo keychain holds around 60 full-color digital photos. The built-in memory stores up to 62 color photos. The keychain has a clear, high-resolution, 1.5" screen. It also automatically resizes photos to fit perfectly. The rechargeable battery delivers two hours of viewing time. Priced less than $40
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Don't forget moms-to-be!
Posted by etipton – May 2, 2008 11:08 AM
Many husbands make the mistake of believing that since they buy a gift for their own mother, they are free and clear. If you want to maintain a happy marriage, you have to buy a gift for any children not yet old enough to pick out their own present for mom. This includes unborn children. Get your mom-to-be a nice gift like a nice spa set. This is a wonderful gift for any new mother or mother-to-be. This kit includes soothing blends of the highest quality organic essential oils and living herbs. The Back Rub Oil provides relaxation for tired muscles and minds, the Mommy-to-Be Milk Bath soothes the skin and senses, and the Stretch Mark oil nurtures expanding tummies. It is a great way to let her know you are thinking of her and appreciate what she is going through while staying out of the doghouse, and off the couch. Priced around $60.
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Wicked Stepmother
Posted by etipton – May 2, 2008 11:07 AM
Sure, she is your stepmother only because she married your dad, but if you have a great stepmom, celebrate her. When your step parents are cooler than cool, there are few gifts that will let them know as clearly as these mugs. Each piece, designed by artist Sheree Burlington, is hand stamped and painted in Manchester, New Hampshire. Also available for stepdads, but they are sold individually. Priced under $25.
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