These days it seems we’re all looking for a cleaner, greener way of handling even our most basic tasks.  And with the recent rash of snow storms, it’s no wonder that people are looking for alternatives to salting their driveways and walkways.
Did you know that you can use your leftover coffee grounds to de-ice?
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Having a case of winter skin? Or is your skin problematic all year round? Striking Skincare has given us a dynamic duo for this week’s giveaway, two creme products from their Striking line made to moisturize and help repair aging skin. The formulas replenish moisture and restore firmness and leave skin looking and feeling firm [...]

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Annual Sales: January

Many of us are fully aware of the deep discounts we can get on holiday decorations in January. This can be a great time to stock up on cards, wrapping, decorations and small gift items (we love to pick up candles and holiday-related books as well) and store them away until next year.  [...]

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INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. milk
2 tbsp. powdered non-dairy creamer
3 tbsp. powdered chocolate (If you don’t have powdered chocolate, you can make your own by combining 2 parts sugar to one part cocoa powder)
16 oz. ice
To finish: whipped cream and sprinkles
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a tall glass and [...]

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Everyone has a favorite pen.  The way it writes, how cool it looks, how comfortable it is.  Well, Kooky Klickers have taken a normally grown-up item and given it a fun and collectible flair.  Kooky Klickers are collectible pens with their own faces and hair – almost like a figurine that writes like a pen, [...]

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Whiplash Scooter – The Whiplash Scooter is part scooter, part wave board, and can either self-propel or ride like a traditional scooter. It’s a little bit like a more agile skateboard with a handlebar.  And totally cool anyway you ride it.
Wall Candy – Re-do a room in minutes with Wall Candy, reusable wall decals [...]

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The Sense of Smell – Sniff n Go aromapods – Sniff n Go aromapods offer aromatherapy in a non-intrusive, on-the-go container. Open it up and breathe in the relief, then close it up to seal off the scent for next time. Great for dropping in your purse or weekend bag.
Old 52 General Store [...]

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Wi-Fire – If you know anyone that does any business travel, then this is the perfect gift for them. The Wi-Fire enhances wi-fi connections making the connection both stronger and more reliable. It also eliminates those annoying dead spots that can often plague hotel users (or anyone trying to get a good wi-fi connection while [...]

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The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Online Dating – Does your sister need a nudge? Girlfriend need some pointers? Dale Koppel, PhD found love online (despite not being a 20-year old supermodel) and has written about her adventures in online dating and describes how women can make it both fun and fulfilling.
Reactor Ladies Fusion [...]

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Wellness Mat – What true foodie wouldn’t love something soft and squishy under there feet while they’re working away in the kitchen. You gotta love that they’re “ergonomically engineered to provide maximum comfort, safety and relief.”
Citizen Bean – For that over-caffeinated coffee lover on your list check out Citizen Bean. They work [...]

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