We’re coming to the time of year when more people are out in the evening. Here in Texas that’s about the only time you can go out during the summer.
Get some peace of mind for yourself by strapping one of these onto your kid’s bike or onto your spouse before they go out for a [...]

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This summer you’ll most likely be going to a picnic or to the lake or somewhere you might need to carry cold drinks. This Wine Carrier from Crate and Barrel will hold two bottles of wine and is insulated to keep chilled bottles cold.
You can also find stackable wine goblets (pictured here) to take along, [...]

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Aren’t these lanterns pretty? You’d never guess they’re made from scraps of misprinted tin. That’s why they’re called Misprint Lanterns.
When a sheet metal factory makes a misprint (think Coke cans) they typically destroy the metal sheets. But a design team has come up with this ingenious idea to use the remnants and make them into [...]

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I went home to Louisiana  and saw two ladies riding around town on matching Schwinn Windwood Cruisers. Cute! They told me these bikes take the bumps really well.
The great thing about a cruiser is the ride. You’re getting exercise, but you also get a smooth, comfortable ride. And your hiney won’t hurt like crazy the [...]

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These bird feeders are colorful and fun and would look great in any yard. Made of powder-coated steel mesh with a lid that lifts off for easy filling.
Each feeder holds three cups of sunflower seeds. What a fun way to get ready for spring!
Mini-Globe Feeders (Set of 3) $19.95, 2 or more sets are $18.00 [...]

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Spring is coming. I just know it! I want these for my deck.
Campy planters from Perch! design are made of earthenware. They’re 6.5 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter.
You can choose the ball and base color.
Perch! design Campy Planters $72.00 (free shipping now until 2/1/09

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If you’re like me and missing your Christmas lights, try some of these babies. These solar powered mosaic globes shine beautifully in the sunlight, all the while absorbing light.
At night they glow for 6-8 hours. They have an automatic day/night sensor and a manual on/off switch.
You can buy them separately, or save when you buy [...]

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These birdseed eggs come in a cardboard egg carton (recyclable) and are eaten (not by you) , so there’s nothing left to clean up. My kind of gift, baby.
Hang them wherever you want to attract birds. I wouldn’t recommend that branch over your neighbor’s car.
Made from premium birdseed.
Birdseed Eggs, Set of 12 $19.00

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This looks great and it attracts songbirds to your yard.
Fill it with sunflower seeds or other large seed mixes.
The acorn is made of iron and aluminum and adorned with a miniature oak leaf. The top twists off for easy filling.
You may want to get the set of three. See what you think.
Acorn Bird Feeder $16.95
Set [...]

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I can’t figure out why I think this survivor bottle is so cool, but I do. I want to use these as stocking stuffers. My kids would get such a kick out of all the things in the bottle.
All the gear comes in a 32 oz. water bottle. You get a blanket, poncho, handwarmers, candle, [...]

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