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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Summer is in full swing now (at least here in Texas) and I’m completely enjoying my Calabria 7 pc. set on my deck.
One of the things I like most about the Calabria is that the chairs are made of this cool webbing material that doesn’t get too hot. AND, the kids can sit on them with [...]

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Okay, so lately I’ve been watching a lot of The Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is big on rollerblading with his dogs to help them get their daily exercise. I love this guy and decided I want to rollerblade with my dog just like he does. Can you guess what I’m about [...]

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Here in our part of Texas they just raised our water rates 40 percent.
No, that’s not a typo. Forty Percent!?!?!
Because of that, many of us in the neighborhood are doing what we can to conserve water. A rain barrel is great for saving water that hits your roof and usually just runs off into [...]

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I just got a beautiful hummingbird feeder yesterday while out tootling around town.
The cool part about it is that it mounts on the window. The hummingbirds come right up to it and you can watch them up close. It’s amazing.
The Aspects Nectar Bar Window Hummingbird Feeder runs just under $20 and it really is [...]

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If you have kids, then you already know that for all intents and purposes that Summer is Here!
And you are going to need some more sunblock around the house and in your bag soon. Let me tell you: This little sunblock stick rocks!
Why?
Because my kids (and your kids) will actually let me [...]

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Swimways has made great summer gear for the swimming family. The Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy is truly a great idea for anyone that takes their baby or toddler out in to the pool more than once a month, for one reason: kids love it!
The Baby Spring Float Activity Center is just like [...]

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