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Pillow Fight
Posted by etipton – June 30, 2008 12:54 PM
I know I love them, but who wouldn't love these all-weather, luxurious, outdoor pillows? They have designer fabrics, tassels and trims, but they will not fade, and can be left outside year-round. Select from the corded scroll throw pillow, the center frame throw pillow or the scroll bolster pillow. The Carlisle Collection Outdoor Pillows are priced around $120.
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Light up my night.
Posted by etipton – June 30, 2008 12:49 PM
I love this outdoor lamp from Frontgate. It is called the Montego Outdoor Lamp, and it has a combination of natural marble and solid brass construction. It includes an all-weather Sunbrella shade and is UL- listed for outdoor use. I think it would make a beautiful addition to your porch or patio. The Montego Outdoor Lamp is listed at $400 in their catalog, but is on sale for $299.
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Let freedom ring.
Posted by etipton – June 30, 2008 12:35 PM
I don't know why I enjoy decorating for July 4th so very much. It might be because there are so many cute things to put outside. I'm pretty sure I posted these Patriotic Paper Lanterns last year, but I really just love them. They come in a set of three that includes two small patriotic stripe lanterns and one large fireworks lantern, with metal inserts for hanging. They would be so cute hanging on a porch or patio. The Patriotic Paper Lanterns are regularly around $20, but right now they are priced less than $10 for the set.
I probably watched the movie Pollyanna one time too many as a child, but I loved all their old-time patriotic decorations with their July 4th Celebration. Bunting is one of those things that just makes a house look so festive. We only use it for Patriotic holidays and summertime, but it is so charming. Thank goodness this Patriotic Bunting is made in the USA, and is priced starting at $25.
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Red+Blue=Purple
Posted by etipton – June 25, 2008 5:43 PM
I am so sick of all this Red State, Blue State nonsense. I am not sure when we stopped being the United States, but they even make mugs about it now. While you won't see me carrying this mug around the office, it is a perfect gift for your political troublemaker.
The Republican version says Make My Day 2008. The mug turns all the states to red when filled with a hot beverage. It features stars, stripes, a Republican elephant and a dismayed Democrat donkey. The Red State mug is priced around $12.
The Blue State version says I Have A Dream 2008. The red states slowly turn to blue when a hot beverage is poured into the mug. It also features stars and stripes, but it has a frowning Republican elephant and Democrat donkey. The Blue State mug is also priced around $12.
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Firecrackers!
Posted by etipton – June 25, 2008 1:22 PM
I loved these patriotic Firecracker Candles. These assorted red, white and blue candles will help accessorize your tabletops and add a sparkling touch to your Independence Day celebration. The come in a set of four assorted candles, each with burn time of 2 hours. These Firecracker Candles are priced around $12 for a set of four.
They might be a bit corny, but these Stars and Stripes Corn Picks are too cute. The earthenware handles make holding and eating corn on the cob much easier, while the stainless steel prongs can be easily inserted into the side of the cob. The Stars and Stripes Corn Picks are priced around $30 for the set of four holders.
The Corn Dishes are sold seperately and are priced around $20 for the set of four.
And what is more patriotic than indulging in a great dessert? Discover chocolate decadence with caramel toffee butter cream in this set of six festive Boom Boom Chocolate Cakes. Each individual cake is delicately handcrafted with Belgian chocolate into edible art. Tasty and patriotic, these gourmet treats from pastry chef Susan Morgan arrive wrapped in imported chocolate paper for unforgettable Fourth of July fun. The Boom Boom Cakes are priced around $200 for six.
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Just a little snip
Posted by etipton – June 24, 2008 10:31 AM
These cute, small scissors from Dramm are perfect for the garden. Use them to cut flowers or take the dead heads off your plants. Since they are so small, they easily fit in small hands, your pockets or tool belt. The Dramm Garden Scissors are available in many different colors for around $15.
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Made in the shade.
Posted by etipton – June 22, 2008 8:51 AM
The perfect house doesn't always have the perfect shade in your outdoor areas. Make your own shade with Sun Shades. The specially formulated, UV-resistant materials block out almost 90% of damaging UV rays. They can also help reduce the temperature under the shade by at least 10 degrees. Great for covering children's play areas, hammocks or your favorite outdoor chair. Prices for the outdoor sun shades begin around $85.
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The Blustery Day
Posted by etipton – June 22, 2008 8:14 AM
We were on vacation last week, and it was extremely windy down by the pool and at the beach. My sister had these really neat towel clips that keep your towel attached to your chair. She swears we were with her when she bought them a few years ago at a drugstore, but none of us remember that trip. Being the internet savvy person I am, I got online and tracked them down. They are Boca Towel Clips. They come in a set of two, one for each side of your towel, and they are wonderful. Every time my sister got up and fetched the ball the girls had thrown out of the pool, or retrieved the shark out of the pool filter, her towel was still in place. We just got back yesterday, and I've already got an order for some on the way! The Boca Towel Clips are priced around $5 for a set of two.
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Outdoor Cleaning.
Posted by etipton – June 21, 2008 2:22 PM
We are not lucky enough to have a utility sink in our home. When my parents built their house, they put the sink in the garage. When you are cleaning outdoor items, have muddy shoes, or are dirty from planting flowers, you do not have to mess up the kitchen sink cleaning up. Many utility sinks are in laundry rooms. It seems like a great idea at the time, but laundry rooms are not always convenient to your mess. Someone decided the best place for a sink is outside. This ReelSmart™ Sink Station with Automatic Hose Reel is perfect for all of your outdoor cleaning chores. The roomy 24” wide sink has swivel faucet, water control switch, sink stopper and filter. Two fold-out shelves cover the sink to provide a large, flat work surface. The station also offers a sturdy shelf for storage of supplies as well as a water powered self-winding hose reel which stores up to 150’ of 5/8” hose. Simply unhook the hose, and you don't have to worry about winter freezes. This outdoor utility sink is priced around $150.
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I want candy!
Posted by etipton – June 19, 2008 4:49 PM
I want this Chocolate Spatula Thermometer. No, not because I make a lot of candy, but because when I do make candy, I usually do a really bad job with it. This gadget lets you easily keep track of the temperature of your melted chocolate. If chocolate gets too hot, it gets gritty, so this is wonderful. The thermometer alone would be enough, but then you also get a really nice spatula that is perfect to scrape that last bit of chocolate out of the pot. I can't wait for my thermometer to arrive. The Chocolate Spatula Thermometer is priced less than $20.
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Have a seat in the garden.
Posted by etipton – June 18, 2008 6:48 AM
If you love to garden, but are short on storage space, this is the perfect chair. This five-piece Gardening Tools with Folding Chair set is just that, a folding chair made of polyester canvas with five steel, gardening tools with wooden handles. The kit includes a trowel, spade, weeder, hand-held rake, and garden fork. The toolkit is removable, and the chair folds up for storage. The five-piece Gardening Tools with Folding Chair set is priced less than $50.
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Here kitty, kitty, kitty.
Posted by etipton – June 17, 2008 7:40 AM
Why is it that the computer keyboard attracts cats almost as quickly as a can opener? This Kitt-In Box gives your cat a aplace to rest that is still close to you, but not on top of you! It attaches to the side of a desk or can be placed on top of it.
Priced around $50. 
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Corny gadgets.
Posted by etipton – June 16, 2008 8:01 AM
As a child, every year my grandmother and great-aunt would get a bushel of corn, shuck, strip, cook, and freeze the corn for use in the winter. It was delicious. Besides shucking the corn, the most time intensive part was removing the corn from the cob. Leave it to the great folks at OXO to build a better mousetrap in the world of corn shucking. The OXO Good Grips Corn Stripper is perfect for people with teeth difficulties, small children or just prefer corn off the cob. The stainless steel blade has a slight arch designed to fit neatly around the cob as it cuts. A half cup capacity container captures the removed stripped kernels of approximately one full cob. The convenient top opening allows you to easily pour out the collected kernels, and the entire container of the food preparation helper separates for simple cleaning. Now for the best part, it is even dishwasher safe! The OXO Good Grips Corn Stripper is priced around $10.
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Cigars
Posted by etipton – June 13, 2008 6:10 AM
Red Envelope has a beautiful, leather cigar case. The case is made of mahogany leather, and it holds three. size seven cigars. This is the perfect way to store and transport cigars in a suitcase or pocket. Cigars are too expensive to get crushed, and a fancy cigar case will make your guy look a little more money at the poker game. This leather cigar case is priced less than $80.
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An offer Dad can't refuse.
Posted by etipton – June 12, 2008 6:22 AM
While most men hope that their first child is a masculine child, dad can still pledge his ever-ending loyalty to mom by carrying this PaPa Pack, offered by Duds4Dads and Dr. MOZ. It combines two of the most popular gifts for new Dads in one great package! First you get the Extreme Conditions Baby Bandolier's daddy diaper bag with its easy-access pockets for bottles, diapers, toys and other baby or daddy supplies. Tucked away in the large main diaper bag compartment, Dad will find The Goodfather Baby Skills Software CD. A great New Daddy gift which teaches new fathers baby skills to a hilarious gangster parody. No new dad delights in carrying the cute diaper bag all through the mall. The animals, bows and monogram are not his style, but by getting him a PaPa Pack you will make him an offer he can't refuse. The PaPa Pack is priced around $70.
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Cufflinks
Posted by etipton – June 11, 2008 7:27 AM
This is the perfect gift for the finance guy or attorney in your life. These handsome cufflinks are sure to get a smile out of hardworking men. Choose from carefully enameled, sterling silver BUY LOW and SELL HIGH cufflinks, or the sterling silver Overruled and Sustained cufflinks for lawyers. These great cufflinks will never lose market value, and will always win the case. Handmade in New York by Debbie Howe. The BUY LOW/SELL HIGH or Overruled/Sustained cufflinks are priced around $85 per set. 
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You're so money.
Posted by etipton – June 10, 2008 7:43 AM
You don't have to live in a big city or have a lot of money to enjoy a money clip. This simple, classic accessory is the perfect way for any man to keep his bills secure. Constructed from sterling silver, it features a detailed, etched border. You can select up to three initials for engraving. The Sterling Silver Money Clip is priced less than $100.
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Playing Games.
Posted by etipton – June 9, 2008 7:28 AM
Sure a Wii is really nice, but give Dad the game that he can still beat the kids in head-to-head competition. Get Dad this Pac-Man ®/Galaga ® Arcade Gaming Table. Just like the classic cocktail game tables of the 80s, this two-person game flips the orientation of the screen when it's the other player's turn. Games include Pac-Man ®, Ms. Pac-Man ®, and Galaga.® The games work without coins, and are precise replicas manufactured to the exacting, high-quality specifications of the originals. The machine is full-color, with removable decals on the side, and plugs directly into a standard wall outlet. The Pac-Man ®/Galaga ® Arcade Gaming Table is priced around $3,000.
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Glove me tender.
Posted by etipton – June 6, 2008 1:58 PM
When Dad is at the grill, you would be smart to stay out of his way! The grill is so hot, and the flames dance around. It is very easy to get a burn. Do everyone a favor, and get Dad a red, silicone, BBQ glove. This handy grilling mitt will protect your hand and forearm from the intense heat of the grill. Unlike a mitt, the BBQ glove allows you to move your thumb and index finger freely, making it easier to grab and grasp tools, or pick up or push food around on the grill. The Silicone BBQ glove is priced around $15.
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Dear old dad.
Posted by etipton – June 6, 2008 9:11 AM
Nothing is sweeter than a picture of a parent and child. If you have a sweet photo, consider picking this nice Dad Letterhead Frame. Great for a desk, mantel or even hung on the wall, the Dad Letterhead Frame holds a 4 X 6 photograph. Now all you need to do is find that perfect photo to put in the frame, and you are done with Father's Day. Also available in Mom. Dad frame is priced around $25.
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Hammer Time
Posted by etipton – June 5, 2008 9:16 PM
The sports fan products just keep coming! This heavyweight hammer is available in Dad's favorite NFL, MLB or collegiate football team logo. It weighs 16 oz., and has a baseball- or football-style handle, depending on the team you choose. Teams available include: NFL teams Cowboys, Patriots, Steelers, Bears or Packers; MLB teams Yankees or Red Sox; NCAA football teams Texas, Ohio State, Louisana State or Florida. Go team! Team logo hammers priced around $25.
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Serious Father's Day Gifts
Posted by etipton – June 4, 2008 8:34 PM
Ok, one is Sirius, the other one is XM. This Sirius Satellite Table Radio by Tivoli Audio is a perfect radio for home use. It has an AM/FM radio and satellite technology, is iPod and MP3 player compatible, and will fit practically anywhere. The digital, high-fidelity sound from 65 commercial-free music channels and more than 40 news, sports and entertainment channels will give all kinds of dads something to cheer about. Sirius Satellite Table Radio priced from $300.
If your dad is more on-the-go, this Helix™ Samsung Helix XM2go satellite radio player has only XM satellite radio, and he can also play MP3 files. The Helix will allow total mobility, and the color screen allows for viewing of stock quotes and sport scores. My husband has a similar, but older version of portable satellite radio. It has allowed him to go to many events and still keep track of that important football or baseball score. You laugh, but he took it to the circus and was able to keep up with the game and still be with the family. The Helix™ Samsung Helix XM2go satellite radio player is priced around $350.
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Bathtub Gin.
Posted by etipton – June 3, 2008 4:03 AM
Now that I am a parent and a grown-up, the bath tub full of ice or the Styrofoam cooler just don't cut it for entertaining. You need something a little nicer and classier like a beverage tub. I really like this one from Rush Gideon. They offer a deep, recycled copper or stainless steel tub on a decorative stand. The tub holds numerous bottles on 20 pounds of ice or more. As a bonus, you can also use the tub and stand to display plants indoors or outside. The pretty stand folds for easy storage when not in use. The beverage tub and stand are priced less than $175.
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