Bigger, brighter aprons!

Whether you're baking or barbecuing, painting or planting, an apron comes in handy! Our upgraded aprons are 32" long and made of sturdy, machine-washable cotton twill. They also have two large pockets, a drawstring and come in four colors!

Light aprons come in white, khaki and yellow.

Dark aprons are navy blue.

Reusable water bottles

We've add new SIGG brand aluminum water bottles. They are lightweight reusable 1.0 liter bottles that come with a lifetime warranty.

SIGG bottles are also BPA-free and exceed the FDA's leaching requirements, so they're good for your health - and the environment.

5 Great Gifts for Grads

Whether it's high school graduation or college graduation, the one thing a graduate can be sure of, ironically, is transition.

Celebrate the accomplishments of all your favorite grads and give them something to take with them on the next step in their journey - wherever it may take them.

Our Top Gifts for 2009 grads:


1. Say "happy graduation" to the class of '09 with this smiley tee. (More '09 products.)



2. This travel mug can go with them, as they start commuting to work or pursue the next phase of their education. (More drinkware.)


3. Now is a great time for writing, reflecting and planning. Our journals come with your choice of pages that are blank, lined, dot grid or a planner-type task sheet, so you pick the best fit for each grad's personality.


4. Whether they're moving to a dorm or a place of their own, a splash of color on the walls is always nice. Choose artwork that's already framed and matted or a more portable poster.


5. For the time gone by, the moments to come, and the tighter schedule that's probably just around the corner, a clock can be a meaningful graduation gift.

3 Top Mother's Day Gifts under $30

This Top Gifts Tuesday focuses on fabulous gift ideas for Mom - all under $30:

• Every Life Writes a Poem Women's Light T-Shirt - available in yellow, blue and pink (shown), this shirt says, "Every Life Writes a Poem. What does yours say?" in black and maroon typewriter-style letters. This is a great gift for moms, who so often help us see the beauty and poetry in every day life. (Design also available on other apparel - long sleeve, maternity, dark tees, plus sizes, etc. - cards, housewares and accessories.)

• Mom's Taxi (getting kids...) Tote Bag - Perfect for the mom who is also the family taxi driver, this 100% cotton canvas tote bag is great on the go! It's sturdy, roomy (15" x 18" x 6"), washable and will add a touch of humor to Mom's busy day. It says "Mom's Taxi...getting kids where they need to go" with a black taxicab checkered pattern. This design and our other Mom's Taxi designs are also available on t-shirts, housewares, car accessories and more.
  

• Garden Keepsake Box - solid hardwood box in black or mahogany (shown) with velvet-lined interior that makes it perfect for storing jewelry or other "treasures." Ceramic tile on top says "Grow. Bloom. Reap what you sow. Stop and smell the roses. Get your hands dirty. Cultivate. Garden." in a gorgeous calligraphy script. These are great life lessons that any mom can appreciate! (Design also available on coasters - four fit perfectly inside Keepsake Box - other housewares, tees and accessories.)
  

The gift of time

One beautifully symbolic way to commemorate life's good times and memorable moments is with a noteworthy timepiece. Both of our new clocks make a striking statement and would be cherished gifts for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Choose from our large wall clock, modern wall clock or original wall clock - and give the gift of time.

Super bowls for snacks

There's still time before the big game to order these heavy-duty serving bowls for your super Sunday snacking. Make sure to order enough bowls for chips, pretzels and every type of food you're serving up.

We also offer smaller bowls that are still hefty but more suited to dips, salsa, nuts or individual portions of chili.

Order by noon EST tomorrow and choose 1-Day shipping for delivery before Sunday's kickoff.

Top 3 Fun Valentine's Gifts for (just about) anyone!

This Top Gifts Tuesday, here are three suggestions for fun Valentine's Day gifts that would make just about anyone smile.



1. Teddy Bears - Our bears are better than ever and make great gifts for the kids, an out-of-town friend or anyone that could use an extra hug. (Featured: Loved (white) Teddy Bear)

2. Tote Bags - Totes are a great gift in themselves, but they can also be filled with matching goodies and given as a fun alternative to the standard gift basket. (Featured: thePlanets Tote Bag)

3. Magnets - Unique magnets are a sweet little I'm-thinking-of-you gift. (Featured: Every Life Writes a Poem Rectangle Magnet)

Top gifts for staying in

This Top Gifts Tuesday's theme: Staying In!
(For those who'd rather get out, see last week's post.)

For some of the people on your gift list, home is where the heart is! They like to sit down with a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or just some good quality chocolate and contemplate things - like how every life writes a poem or how children are never as innocent as they look or how Holst was right about Pluto all along.

They'd love gifts that help them nestle all snug in their homes, and...

• Don comfy apparel - sweatshirts (+dark, +kids), tracksuits, t-shirts (+baby/toddler, +juniors, +kids, +maternity, +plus, +womens)
• Snuggle up - throw pillows, teddy bears
  
• Cook something up - aprons, bowls (+small), mugs (+large), tile coasters
• Put the "home" back in home office - journals, mousepads, yearly calendar prints, clocks
  
• Hang art (on the walls) mini poster prints, framed panel prints (on the fridge) magnets (+rectangle, +rectangle 10pk.) (on the tree) ornaments (+oval)

Travel Mugs In Stock

Our Ceramic Travel Mugs are now back in stock - just in time for a hot cup of holiday cocoa!

Featured: Christmas Star Ceramic Travel Mug $23.99

Top gifts for people on the move

This Top Gifts Tuesday's theme: Getting out!

Whether they're gardening, taking the dog for a run, traveling, chauffeuring the kids around or simply getting out to enjoy the sun through the trees, people who spend most of their time outside of house could use Christmas gifts that...

• Keep them warm - tracksuits, hoodies (+kids), long sleeve tees (+womens)
  
• Keep them cool - golf shirts, tanks (+juniors), t-shirts (+infant/toddler, +juniors, +kids, +maternity, +plus, +womens)
  
• Keep the sun off - caps, trucker hats, black caps
• Keep things together - totes, messenger bags
• Keep them in touch - postcards, greeting cards
• Keep them hydrated...or caffeinated - travel mug

Wine Snob additions

We've added more products with our wine snob design, including journals, hats, housewares, stickers and bags.

Top gifts for families

Today is our first Top Gifts Tuesday! We'll be highlighting unique Christmas gift ideas the next few weeks, so make sure you stop back by - or subscribe to our feed.











Today's theme: Family

• Showcase personalities: choose a different mug that fits each member of the family's personality (large mugs for parents). Also works with teddy bears, buttons (large or mini), hats, ornaments or t-shirts (mens, womens, kids, baby).
• Welcoming a new addition? Think maternity shirts (+black), diaper bags, onesies, bibs.
• For a four-legged family member: dog shirts, pet bowls (+small).
• Help a family deck the halls for Christmas or year-round with ornaments, yard signs, clocks and decorative pillows.

Chocolate snob additions

We've added more products to our chocolate snob design, including greeting cards, hats, housewares, stickers and bags.

Bowls for people or pets

We've added beautiful contemporary bowls, which come in large or small and can be used a multitude of ways - for serving dishes, soup bowls, centerpieces, gift baskets or pet food and water dishes.

Featured: Every Life Writes a Poem Large Bowl $24.99