Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 5:04PM This I love. Get a great stamp and let the child in your life have at it. Oh, florescent duct tape, too.
Christmas, gift wrapping, gifts Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 1:14PM Rather than hitting the highways after our meeting, I again chose Amazon. I'll continue to post finds for those unable to join us today as I track them down. Here's a start. Stay tuned.
Connie showed up in the following FABULOUS BOOTS. Many patterns. See the flat Nomads as well.
Mouse Maestro. Robyn, THANK YOU!
Judi's favorite find: after spending the week in NYC/cannot imagine/during and after Hurricane Sandy. Perfect for purse or pocket.
Jill, great recommendation! Can't wait for it to arrive.
"Celebrate a special day, from long ago and far away. Place the angel on the stable the star lights up to guide the wise men from afar and the tune "Away in a Manger" plays. Two fence pieces connect to the stable and to the other Little People playsets. Children love retelling the Christmas story through play, and with a charming set of their very own, they might leave your holiday collectibles alone! Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included)."
Everyone who has seen this has said that it's much better/cuter than advertised/friends are ordering for their families. Amazon link. Please note that I make NO money if you purchase anything I recommend.
I've heard about the following for decades. This could be the year to go! Particularly since you can buy burritos across the street and enjoy while standing in line. More information.
You find other balance toys on Amazon. Gumps has a great price on this one. Be sure to enter the code for free shipping. Linda, thank you.
From Kathy: "Check out Portable North Pole online for a terrific personalized message from Santa! The kids LOVE it." Here's the link.
Found it, Linda! I'll bet there's another source if Amazon is out.
Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 8:09AM My son introduced me to KIVA where I recently reinvested a little more $ (as little as $25 has impact) in this venture, among others. Don't you think KIVA would be a great gift for someone in your family to receive? And then to give back? Not to worry, vegetarian friends, there are plenty of other options from which to choose. Visit KIVA to give a gift.
Ganmyagmar AyurzanaGanmyagmar, 47, is a butcher in the food market in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. She has been selling meat for less than a year, and already has permanent customers.
Her main meat item is lamb, that she gets from suppliers in the countryside. Now Ganmyagmar want to increase her inventory before this Lunar New Year Day, the respectful Mongolian traditional holiday.
Because the price of lamb increases during the holiday, her sales should increase for weeks. Ganmyagmar is taking a loan to purchase a large amount of lamb and to increase her working capital.
Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 12:21PM 
Each is filled with household trinkets rolled up in yards of crepe paper...
Could be used in stockings, for place cards, an invitation or for a gift!
From Chris: Inside I put all sorts of various trinkets...from silver dollars, novelty pins, miniature figures, earrings, marbles, perfume samples, colorful rubber bands, tiny whistles...easy to do when you clean out "junk drawers" ..there are so many wonderful treasures...junky and fun! Also as the ball gets larger things like gift cards, could be easily wound into the ball. The sky's the limit :-)!
Thank you so much, Chris! Really fun idea!
Friday, December 16, 2011 at 5:44PM OK, so we missed the discount. This was the only image I could snag from their site. Free delivery still exists. I just ordered mine/adore the personalize-it-yourself possibilities. Note that gift certificates are available.
http://www.getuncommon.com/product/iphone4/capsule/
Christmas, Uncommon, gifts, iPhone, phone cover Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 8:03AM 
I could get in big trouble on this site! Not spending tons of money. Rather, consuming hours I don't currently have checking out the numerous options.
Shoe Clips are an economical way to transform and revive your favorite footwear, embellish for a special occasion, or bring a little fun to casual wear.
Click here to access this Very Cool Resource!
gifts, shoe clips Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 6:36PM 
"Dreading the holiday shopping madness? The lines, the crowds, the loud music... it's enough to turn anyone into a Grinch.
Kiva Cards are the gifts that keep on giving, bringing your loved ones into the Kiva family, helping connect them with borrowers around the world, and teaching them about microfinance.
We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Learn more about how it works!"
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:17AM 
Cozy up Baby's little toes with a pair of slippers made from recycled sweaters. One-of-kind footwear in sizes for infants, kids, men, and women wards off winter's chill. Lambswool Slippers, $38.
Friday, March 4, 2011 at 10:56PM 
Remember this blog? I had to share a picture of what eventually emerged from the box I gave one friend for Christmas.
How spectacular is this?
Might be time to revisit BloemBox if you have spring birthdays or other celebrations.
Here are a few favorites I found on their site:
Check here for stores in your area as well as other internet order options.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 8:09PM Tomorrow's topic at our FP meeting includes, among other things, a holiday wrap up. 
One of my top picks was from The Bloembox Collection.
In their own words,
In May 2005, BloemBox shipped their first gift assortment to fine stores in the US, Canada and Europe. The hand-wrapped paper boxes are adorned with hand-crafted silk flowers made to look like the real garden flowers. Each box is carefully filled and then tied with a lustrous satin ribbon and gift tag with a poetic reference to the flower. BloemBox gifts contain the finest bulbs, certified organic lavender florets, organic rose petals and premium seeds distributed between biodegradable tissue paper for effortless planting. The paper boxes are printed in soy-based ink. All gifts are handcrafted and assembled in the BloemBox seedhouse in rural Northern California.
Each year, the bulbs are sampled, potted and forced into bloom for quality assurance. The lavender florets and rose petals are harvested from fresh crops, and the flower seeds are field tested in an extensive trial garden.
BloemBox brings a new approach to gift giving. These gifts are handcrafted with superior quality and are really two gifts in one: a colorful keepsake box for saving found treasures and a delightful reminder of that special day or event. The bulbs/seeds grow into a beautiful garden of blooms and the sachet releases a heady fragrance for years to come. Personalized tags are available adding that special touch to gift giving.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 10:36AM Molly's back with even more ideas and products than before!
“Simply adorable!”
“Wonderfully whimsical.”
“A charming, colorful addition to any child’s room.”
Or life, I might add.
Whimsical, one-of-a-kind, mobiles with handmade birds on branches
Handmade, pre-washed, and washing machine safe super soft plush minky tag-lined blankies with matching stroller blankets
Visit "Cookie and Curly" on Facebook for additional options. Or see Molly’s website for more info!
Custom orders available upon request.
and More from Molly
Congratulations, Molly!
Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 5:00PM Fastrak! W started a subscription for us this past year and have loved the ease with which we have traveled around the Bay Area ever since. Check out their website and consider simplifying the commute for yourself, a friend or family member.
Take advantage of the growing number of Fastrak-only lanes on Bay Area bridges and Express Lanes.
Drive non-stop through toll plazas and have your tolls automatically deducted from your prepaid account.
No stopping! No fumbling for cash!
Available at Walgreens, Costco and Safeway.
