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Entries from October 2008

Art Education books that teach kids about artists and kits to recreate the artists’ work

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

While other parents give their kids mass-produced Disney and Nickelodeon coloring books, here’s a fantatic way to introduce your kids to something much more special.
The Art Ed Books and Kits are a terrific idea. It’s a series of fun kits that each centers around a great artist. Not only does the book give a biography […]

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Tags: Arts · Amazon

Buy Olympics Memorabilia at the official US Olympics Shop

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

The Summer Olympics are less than two weeks away! A few weeks ago, we highlighted 10 great Olympics souvenirs for sale at the official shop for USA Olympic Team.
Well, since then they’ve added more great stuff. And of course, proceeds go to help support athletes who will be competing in Beijing in two weeks, as […]

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Tags: US Olympic Shop · USA Olympics

Fantastic Macy’s cookbook that helps end childhood hunger

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Great Gatherings: Star Chefs Entertain at Home Cookbook is a special cookbook exclusively available at Macy’s which puts together over 100 amazing recipes from the top chefs in Macy’s “Culinary Council”.
There are 16 occasions highlighted, with six amazing recipes for each. The recipes are what you’d expect from top chefs as far as their flavor and […]

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Tags: Share Our Strength · Macys

Official documents of the 1969 moon landing

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Today marks the 39th anniversary since man walked on the moon.
Here’s an amazing book about the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. It’s not an ordinary book written about the moon landing, but a book containing exact reproductions of the ACTUAL mission documents collected on the mission by NASA.
It starts with the offical press kit, and also […]

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Nike Bicycle Jersey that Supports the Lance Armstrong Foundation

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

This is an actual Mike bike jersey as used by the 2007 Discovery Channel Pro Cycling team in actual competitions.
A top-of-the-line professional jersey , it’s made of Nike’s Dri-Fit fabric which breathes, keeping moisture from your skin when riding and keeps you drier. It’s race cut, so your ride is aerodynamic, and contains three back […]

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Tags: Prostate Cancer · Discovery Channel Store · Lance Armstrong Foundation

Sesame Street Toothbrush

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s a nice way to excite your kids about dental hygiene, available at drugstore.com.
The Crest Kid’s Sesame Street Toothbrush is a soft-bristled toothbrush in a fun, colorful color and a Sesame Street character (characters and colors may vary). For us grown-ups, getting a new toothbrush is not a huge deal, but of course for kids, it’s […]

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Tags: Sesame Workshop · Drugstore.com

Pink Cuisinart Appliances for Sale at Macy’s

July 11th, 2008 · No Comments

This coming October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’ll be highlighting some of the coolest pink “for the cure” products from various online retailers. I’ve already started the search for the best products. But for those who can’t wait, here’s a sneak peek.
Right now, Macy’s has a sale on some of Cuisinart’s basic appliances. If […]

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Tags: Macys · Breast Cancer

Get the same 2008 Olympics souvenirs and gear they’re selling in China

July 7th, 2008 · 15 Comments

Can’t make it to Beijing for this year’s Olympic games? Never fear–for a fraction of what it’d cost you to fly to Beijing, you can shop from the comfort of your own home and buy Olympics souvenirs that they’re pushing each other out of the way to get in China! So sit back, and enjoy […]

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Tags: US Olympic Shop · USA Olympics

Steak Grilling Cookbook that supports the Marine Corp

July 4th, 2008 · No Comments

This July 4 weekend, fire up the grill like a pro!
This is a Steak Grilling Cookbook published by Weber (the ones who make the grills) that will make you look and cook like a pro with expert tips and recipes for backyard barbeques. It was compiled by former, reserve, and active members of the Marines, and […]

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A great patriotic book for kids

July 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Happy Independence Day! On this July 4, consider getting this book for your kids aged 3-6. Called, quite simply God Bless America, it’s the work of illustrator Lynn Munsinger that’s set to the words of Irving Berlin’s timeless song.
The book is about a bear dad and his two cubs on a road trip across the […]

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Tags: Amazon