Heirloom Christmas Toys!

kids-stuffChristmas is for kids so why not give the gifts that last for generations!  They were fun {and inadvertently educational} then and they are fun now!  These and many more paper-made gifts will stand out among the stacks of neon-bright plastics they are sure to recieve!  These are the gifts that beg you to spend time together - the very best gift of all!

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Bullet Journaling!

bullet-journal "...improved my physical and emotional health immensely.– Holt J., a committed Bullet Journaler.  This not-so-new format for combining your planner, to-do lists and journal is enjoying an analog comeback in the digital age!   If you find the notion of organizing your life this way intriguing, check out this website: http://bulletjournal.com for details.  While no specific journal format is required, the industry has responded to this demand with some new products including the two in this pic.  Both binding styles will behave and lay flat and have a little "hitch" to keep your pen on hand.  If you prefer something that is simply flat-out gorgeous (the added inspiration never hurts) you will find a lovely selection to choose from in our shops!  As we head into the holiday season, this just might the way to bring all the parts of your life together with a little sanity!  Give it a try!

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Sandwich Bag Fun!

lunch-bag-postOnce the school year begins it's a long nine months of sack lunches.  Add some visual interest with the fun graphics of re-useable sandwich and snack bags.  The LunchSkins bags fit a sandwich or a few snacks, seal with a velcro strip and clean up in the dishwasher!  The "Jam Jar" ziplock bags are brand new and such fun!  They are re-useable (pop 'em in the dishwasher), leak-proof, freezer-safe AND they stand up when full!  You can really get creative with these:  fill with water and use as a vase;  drop in a small gift or gift card (great for a gift card for a restaurant) and you'll be giving a double gift!  They even teach a valuable lesson:  Re-useable is better than disposable!   The large size is $1.oo; small is 75¢. 

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