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Cold weather means more time indoors, so why not occupy that time constructively with these fun games to play with family and friends! You better practice your trivia and singing because you are going to be put to the test with these fun, popular games! Trapper Keeper Game Players zoom back in time to the ’80s and ’90s and strategically stash cards in their Trapper Keeper folders. Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field Trip Slips to see who can score the most points. You can also collect doodles to increase your score. The player with the most points will be crowned the Coolest Kid in School! MSRP $17. Ages 8+ Kenny G Keepin’ It Saxy Game In this cooperative game, players work together to make sure Kenny stays smooth and saxy through a hectic day. During each round, players will play sound cards to help Kenny overcome uncool events, detangle his luscious locks, and avoid rush hour traffic without missing a brassy beat. No ja...

Creating an eco friendly atmosphere in your workplace isn’t as difficult as you may think.  Here are just a few ways that you can encourage your employees to be more eco friendly. Get a Water Cooler Having a water cooler in your workplace will encourage your employees not to bring in plastic water bottles.  Be sure to routinely have the cooler cleaned and test the water.  Another option is to get a filtered water pitcher that can be filled and used as needed.  Gift Mugs   Gift coffee mugs with your company logo to your employees to encourage them not to use paper or styrofoam cups.  This is not only good for the environment , but will save you money on supplies.  You can also implement a policy in your office encouraging your employees to bring in their own mugs and glasses to cut down on waste. Install bike racks outside of the office Companies like Barriers Direct secure bike parking  carry bike racks, bike stands, mounted wall...

When you are planning your bridal ensemble, you may plan to wear jewelry pieces that are native to your ancestry background.  These pieces would make the perfect “Something New” or in some cases “Something Blue” items.  I wanted to put together some inspirational ideas for traditional wedding jewelry pieces for different customs and nationalities. Irish Irish brides traditionally wear claddagh rings worn on the left hand  with the crown of the ring turned toward the bride or groom to symbolize marriage.  Other traditional  jewelry includes beautiful Celtic knots or shamrock inspired pieces.  You will often also find Trinity Knots on many Irish wedding bands.  These knots are the Irish love knots.  It is not unusual for Irish brides to have emeralds in their wedding jewelry. Did you know the phrase “Tying the Knot” originated  with the ancient Celtic ceremony of hand fasting? This old Celtic tradition symbolizes the joining of t...

When patrons walk into an establishment the first thing they do is notice the atmosphere and ambiance.  Creating an atmosphere that conveys the mood you are trying to create takes time and a careful thought process. Here are some tips to help you create the perfect entertaining atmosphere: Leave it to the Professionals Of course, my first tip is going to be the most stress free and professional way to create the perfect atmosphere.  Business like Object Space Place  specialize in creating custom atmospheres for entertaining businesses.  Their professional staff  can help you carefully craft designs that help your business strive.   Color Choices Different colors set different moods.  Colors like yellow, bright pink and lime green create an upbeat vibe, while warm tones like browns, burgundies and earthy tones give a room a more relaxed feeling.  According to The Findery , Red stirs up excitement and stimulates conversation, while ...

Each year, Wendell August Forge is proud to present an a new selection of collectible ornaments and plates, handcrafted to be the perfect gifts. 2019 is the year of St. Nicholas. These beautiful ornaments are handcrafted with such detail.  They truly are works of art. St. Nicholas ornament is available in Aluminum, Bronze and Copper.   Also available are the Annual Plate titled, A Story from St. Nicholas  in Pewter and Bronze. These beautiful plates are perfect for display or to use for leaving Santa and his reindeer a special treat.   Each of these ornaments is hand forged at the Wendell August facility in Pennsylvania.  Other items available in the St Nicholas collection are: Annual Ornament Collector's Box Kris Kringle Gift Set The Night Before Christmas Book You can purchase all of these items by  visiting  https://www.wendellaugust.com/christmas/2019-annual-collection/ Mini 4 Piece Nativity Set Setting ...

Pop Pops Snotz are so much fun! They are little slime bubbles with a hidden toy inside!  There are different colored slime to collect and so many hidden toys!  The Pop Pops come from the gooey, icky supernatural world of Snotzville.  They’re cute yet icky collectibles that are fun to display, trade and play with.  Series 1 has 60 pops to collect!   These Pop Pop Snotz are perfect for anyone who loves slime and collectibles! Most of all, they’re perfect for anyone who loves to have a Poppin' and Smashin’ good time!  Pop Pop Snotz Slammer Hammer  The Pop Pops Slime Slammer Hammer is a fun way to smash your pops and an easy way to collect your slime.  It comes with 18 Pop Pops Snotz to smash! Series 1 In Series 1 of the Pop Pops Snotz there are so many gross snotz families hiding in the slime bubbles.  Collect them all, including some rare and super rare Snotz! Learn More! Series 2  ...

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post which contains affiliate links. Savings.com has put together a custom Macy’s gift guide to help shoppers save time and money this holiday season!  This certainly takes the stress out of shopping! Times are busy during the holiday season, so anything that can save me some time is perfect for me.  Saving money on top of that is a plus! Macy’s is one of my absolutely favorite stores to shop for the holidays and all year long.  They carry all of my favorite designer brands for cosmetics, clothing and accessories.  They also have a wonderful assortment of quality household items that are perfect for gift giving. Every Christmas my husband shops at Macy’s and picks up an Estée Lauder makeup set for me.  He knows how much I love it.  He even surprises me occasionally with new perfume scents or a pretty sweater.  He always picks up the most thoughtful gifts. I also love to shop for my husband and my son ...

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Giving Tuesday , a day that encourages people to do good, is on  December 3rd  this year and Disney has some awesome gift ideas that with each purchase gives back to those in need. If you are planning any editorial pieces to celebrate Giving Tuesday then Disney can help! From  Star Wars  Cubcoats that donate to Baby2Baby, a Tinkerbell Scentsy Warmer that donates to Make-A-Wish, to the newly announced  Frozen 2  Love Your Melon beanies, which donates 50% of the net profit to the Love Your Melon Fund who help the lives of children battling cancer, Disney offers several ways to gift and give back.   FLEX     FLEX Watches - Star Wars - The Universe MSRP : $40.00 Available : Now Licensee : Flex Retailer :  flexwatches.com Description : Daring in rich tones, some of your favorite Star Wars symbols adorn this pattern to sleek, stylish effect. FLEX Watches believes it's time to make a difference, one galaxy at a time. Each FLEX w...