Christmas In July Is More Than Just Gift Sales

By Jan Carroll

I was working on the site today and I noticed that a lot of content I was updating referred to ‘Christmas in July’. The phrase it not new to me, but I didn’t know if there was an actually meaning to it, other than sales copy, so I decided to see if it meant more than just summer sales events.

Here is what I found. Wikipedia says:

“In the southern hemisphere, winter falls in July. Therefore in countries such as Australia and, New Zealand in order to have Christmas with a ‘winter’ feel “Christmas in July” events are undertaken.”

Who knew – being from the northern hemisphere (Canada), I just thought it was a great time to check out the sales, and it is.

Then I thought about all of the monthly clubs on the site that are like Christmas every month of the year for those that receive these 12 month presents, though you don’t have to pick the 12 month option. These are delivered once per month. I thought I should share some with you ’cause these would be great for our Christmas gift giving, and it’s never to early to start.

Here are a few:

There are so many more great clubs for you to check out here

I love the idea of Christmas in July. Us northern hemisphere folks should have a ‘barbie celebration’ in December!! That would be fun.

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Gift For A Pet At Back To School Time

By Jan Carroll

Gift for a Pet is Important When the Kids Leave for the Day

Families don’t often think of what kind of an effect the end of summer holidays can have on pets. Even families that consider their pets as part of the family can miss this one.

Pets are creatures of habit, much like us. They get use to routines. So during the summer when the kids are home, and there is so much activity around, they are in their glory and become accustomed to everyone being there. They get use to the company and stimulation.

So when you pack the kids back off to school, and you go back to work, what happens to the pet that is left behind?

I remember when I took holidays in the summer and the first few days I was home my cat, KC, would act like “hey you’re not supposed to be here – this is my place – go away. Then when I went back to work after my holidays I would come home to her attitude of ‘you left me alone – how could you do that to me’ with many messes to show me her displeasure. I learned quickly that I needed to give her something fun to take my place for stimulation for the first few days when I went back to work.

We plan these changes.

We go out and buy back to school items for the kids. We start to arrange after school care, we start thinking about the ‘project that was left of the table before vacation. We have the ability to communicate with each other.

Our pet(s) will only sense that there is a change coming. They won’t understand what’s up.

We can’t talk to our pet(s) about this change, as much as we may try they won’t understand, but we can give them pet treats that will help them in the transition. This will help them deal with the loneliness they will feel from the family being away.

Petcube Play – Interactive Wi-Fi Pet Camera

Interactive Wi-Fi Pet Camera allows you to stay connected to your pets while you’re away with streaming video straight to your mobile device! The PetCube provides a 138 wide angle camera for streaming HD 720p video through any standard home Wi-Fi connection. The device itself is housed in a sleek aluminum case that features a silicon foot to act as a mounting bracket for the typical tripod. The PetCube Play Interactive Wi-Fi Pet Camera is lightweight and can be plugged in with a standard US 110/240 V AC adapter to ensure it is easy to set up and keep running throughout the day. The device also features a built-in microphone and speaker so that you can maintain a 2-way audio stream with your pet. The PetCube Play also features a build-in 5mW 3R class laser, so that you can use it as a laser toy to keep your pet entertained from afar. Never wait to see your pet again and keep them entertained from afar with this futuristic innovation.

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Check out some more unique pet goodies Here!

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Father’s Day Is Just Around The Corner

By Jan Carroll

It’s a time to celebrate Dad!

We have created a special Father’s Day page with some very unique gifts for the man who has everything. You will find adventure gifts, golf goodies, special clothing, beer and wine gifts, and much more.

Check out It’s Dad Time page here

Also check out the Male Room which is full of great items here

You are sure to find something Dad will love.

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It Is Dad’s Time!

By Jan Carroll

The title sounds like it should say Miller Time doesn’t it. Well depending on your Dad it may be.

Don’t want to read the whole article? Jump to gift ideas for Dad

So what do you plan to give your Dad on Father’s Day? Now is the time to find the right gift.

Did I hear a groan?

No need. Finding something for Dad is easy, well relatively speaking. All you need to do is think of the type of things he likes.

Is he a sports nut?

Is he a foodie?

Is he a techie?

Is he a beer lover?

Is he a lover of the unusual?

The list can go on and on.

So let’s look at what you can do for the Dad in your life who seems to have it all, or if you have no clue what to buy for him.

My Dad had was a clothing freak for work, but a golf nut on his days off. He loved beer and good food. So think about your Dad, both work wise and in his off time. Hey maybe he likes to just watch sports on TV and he needs a new comfy chair!

Talking Golf GPS

This is the golf GPS with over 30,000 global courses that audially provides the distance to the center of a green or the distance of the previous shot without the need to pull out another device.

It clips inconspicuously to glasses, visors, caps, or shirts and connects via Bluetooth to most smartphones to provide the exact distance of your last shot and the distance to the center of the green at the touch of a button.

App provides an interactive map that displays course hazards.

Supports 35 languages. Its battery provides up to five 18-hole rounds of play before requiring a recharge using the included USB cable.

Check it Out Here!

Vietri “Raffaello” Set of 4 Assorted Double Old-Fashioned Glasses from Italy

Set of 4 Assorted Double Old-Fashioned Glasses from Italy. Assorted gilded gold designs encircle the classic shape of the “Raffaello” double old-fashioned glasses by Vietri. He’ll love using these gorgeous glasses when company comes! Crafted in Italy. Set of four. Each measures 3 3/4″H and holds 10 ounces.

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Fore! Golfers Gift Pail

Surprise him with the all new Fore! golf pail filled with savory treats and fun golf gadgets. Every golfer will devour the Fore golf snack mix Spicey jalapeno & cheddar peanuts and love the funny golf ball markers. A tasty array of treats indeed.

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The Pop Up Cooler Table

This is the all-weather outdoor table with an integrated 7 1/2-gallon cooler. It stores up to 40 12 oz. cans, features double-walled insulation, and has a built-in drainage plug. The cooler’s lid rises 10″ to provide a flat surface for resting drinks, snacks, or dishes.

Crafted with a powder coated aluminum frame and covered in resin wicker, the table won’t rust, fade, or rot.

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Kiss My Putt Personalized Golf Ball Markers

Be sure to score a hole in one with them when you gift them our Kiss My Putt Golf Ball Markers! These golf markers feature assorted golf puns and are perfect for a gift.

Personalize with choice of 10 color options. Each set will include 12 different golf puns.

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Genuine Leather 7.2 Inch Cell Phone Case Belt Bag

Pass through the belt. Perfect for a cell phone.

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Personalized Oak Barrel Stainless Steel Mug

He can quench his thirst with this authentic barrel mug. While beer is the obvious choice, this mug is also perfect for cocktails and even hot beverages.

This mug is made from 100% solid American White Oak and authentic steel hoops with a food safe stainless steel lining.

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Best Car Speakerphone

This car speakerphone earned The Best rating because it provided the highest sound quality. Unlike lesser models that crackled at the highest setting or were inaudible in windy conditions, this unit streamed loud and clear audio without static or interference leading one analyst to say “I couldn’t even tell they were talking on a speakerphone.”

The Best Car Speakerphone mounts to a visor and once initially paired, automatically connects to your iPhone or\u00A0Android via Bluetooth upon entering the vehicle. It allows one to make and answer phone calls using voice commands as well as stream phone calls, podcasts, music, and GPS directions (from a mobile device’s app) that are “as clear as listening to the radio.

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Fishing Vest Beverage Holder

De-baiting what to get the fisherman in your life? Stop floundering, and tackle your shopping list with this Fishing Adventure Beverage Vest! Survivalists and outdoorsy types will fall for it, hook, line, and sinker!

2 layers of thermal, waterproof insulation, and front-zipper keeps his beer cold, the moisture in, and his hands dry.

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Magnum P.I. Hawaiian Shirt

This is the exact replica of the red Hawaiian shirt that actor Tom Selleck made famous on the television show “Magnum PI”.

Featuring the “Jungle Bird” print renowned from the show’s opening credits, the 100% rayon shirt features wood buttons, matching pocket, and a yoke with side pleats.

Made in the U.S. by a Hawaiian company committed to crafting authentic “Aloha shirts” celebrating the spirit of the islands.

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The Rapid Wine Chiller

This is the patented wine chiller that cools a vintage within minutes. Simply add ice cubes and water and press a button on the touch panel.

The chiller rotates the bottle (can be switched off for delicate vintages) to evenly cool a cabernet to 60 F in one minute, a rich Chardonnay to 50 F in 3 1/2 minutes, and a crisp Pinot Grigio to a frosty 41 F in six minutes.

It can also be used to chill canned beverages or bottled drinks from room temperature to refrigerator cold (43 F) in one minute and 3 1/2 minutes, respectively.

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Roadtrip Oven/Warmer

This is the heatable lunchbox that fits inside a car and keeps pre-cooked meals warm. Ideal for long road trips or tailgating, it plugs into a car’s DC power and generates up to 300 F, to warm up to 1-quart of food—breakfast sandwiches, casseroles, and stews—inside readily available 8″ x 3 3/4″ x 2 1/2″ disposable aluminum pans (found in most stores).

Insulated design keeps food warm after unplugged.

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The Personalized Movable Feast Cooler Cart

This is the folding beverage cart with an integrated cooler/tabletop that transports a family’s feast or a couple’s consumables over any terrain.

Ideal for picnics, barbecues, beach parties, or civilized summer concert outings, the cart comes with a flexible 0.3mm-thick, food-safe PVC cooler insert that provides a 32″ L x 16″ W x 15″ H opening to accommodate up to 225 lbs. of ice, drinks, and food.

The insert’s elastic upper edges stretch over the cart’s powder-coated steel frame while the remainder sits inside an outer 600-denier polyester shell; includes a built-in spout that drains melted ice. Its rigid cover opens to provide access to the interior; doubles as a 35″ L x 19″ W tabletop when closed. Rolling on four 7″-diam. heavy-duty rubber wheels (front two rotate 360, the cart pulls easily with a telescoping handle.

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Grill Sergeant BBQ Apron

Be the master of your barbecue domain thanks to this incredible Grill Sergeant BBQ Apron. This baby holds 6 12oz beer cans and has more pockets for grill tools than you’ll ever need; it even has a bottle opener!

Made of 100% cotton, one size fits all and is adjustable.

Check out the Grill Sergeant BBQ Apron

Perfect Fit Stretch Woven Belt

This is the woven belt braided with elastic cotton for a custom and comfortable fit. Unlike standard belts that have rigid notches spaced as much as 1″ apart, this unit can fasten anywhere between its braids for a fit that accommodates any body type.

The belt is 1 1/4″ wide, features calfskin leather tips, and has a zinc alloy buckle. Imported. Black, Camel, or Two-tone.

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Outdoor 60 Second Pizza Oven (Propane)

This is the outdoor pizza oven that cooks a 12″ pizza within 60 seconds. It hooks up to a propane tank and reaches 950 F in just 15 minutes—enabling you to bake a pizza with the same high-powered heat and open flame used in professional pizza kitchens.

The oven comes with 10mm-thick cooking stone that works in concert with an open flame to create a perfect crust and caramelized toppings.

With instant gas ignition and an adjustable heat dial. It has a carbon steel shell and temperature resistant powder-coated finish. Includes gas regulator and hose.

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The Best Portable DVD Player

This portable DVD player was rated The Best because it produced the highest picture and sound quality, was the easiest unit to operate, and had a superior run/charge time.

Its 15 1/2″ screen displayed crystal clear video and enabled one the ability to customize the screen’s brightness, hue, saturation, and other settings. Unlike lesser models that provided static sound or an unbalanced output from the speakers, this unit was nearly flawless with full and clear audio.

Ranked as the easiest unit to use, The Best Portable DVD Player was easy to operate, had clearly labeled buttons, and contained an intuitive settings menu. It also runs for up to 6 hours on a full charge. With a 3.5mm audio/video output, stereo headphone jack, and remote control..

Check it Out Here!

Also check out our Male Room page with unique goodies that are sure to please any Dad, or any man in your life. Whether it’s beer goodies, sports accessories, car stuff, man cave goodies, you can find them and more here.

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Pick Up A Unique Experience Gift For Christmas

By Jan Carroll

Give A Gift Of A Life Experience!

Giving an experience gift will enhance your loved ones life. These incredible experiences are something they will be thrilled to receive and will remember forever.

Unique and Unusual Experiences!

Rafting , skydive, zipline, bungee jumping

– or –

Climbing steep ascents, descents, side-tilts, log crossings, creek crossings, rock crawls, off road experiences and so much more!

Gift for him

Stock car racing to golfing packages, to fishing packages, to skydiving, to fighter pilot training (and everything in between) play ultimate paintball, attend the Masters… Check Them Out Here!

Gift for her

A VIP shopping experience, an original song, a hot air balloon ride, a dinner night cruise on a yacht create, her own signature fragrance… Check Then Out Here!

What a great gift to give your special someone, a unique adventure Christmas gift. These unique experience gifts create memories that last a lifetime.

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Some Cool Ideas For Valentine’s Day Gifts

By Jan Carroll

I know it seems like Christmas was just yesterday but here we are less than a week away from Valentine’s Day.

Are you scratching your heading wondering what to get her… Are you racking your brains trying to figure out what to get him… well I have a some great ideas for you.

Monthly clubs are not only a great idea but a unique gift to give for Valentine’s Day. You decide how often they will get their gift. These are also make great last minute gifts.

Ideas for her:

1. Fresh Cut Flower Club. She may think that giving her flowers is lame, but if you give her a monthly club of breathtaking seasonal fresh cut floral arrangements she would be thrilled. You can pick anywhere from 2 months to a year.

Check out Monthly Flower Club!

2. International Wine Club. If she loves wine that she will love this club. Each month, she will receive premium wine selections from two different award winning boutique vineyards.

Check out The International Wine of the Month Club

Ideas for him:

1. Microbrewed Beer Club. He will receive twelve, 12-oz. bottles of 4 different styles of beer in each monthly shipment. You can pick anywhere from 2 months to a year.

Check out Beer of the Month Club!

2. Cigar Of The Month Club. For the man who savors the unique pleasure of a great cigar! Outstanding values on limited production, hand-rolled cigars.

Check out Cigar of the Month Club!

Ideas that both woman and men will love for a Valentine’s Day

1. Salsa of the Month Club. They will receive hard-to-find, premium salsas from small, boutique salsa makers all around the world.

Check out Salsa of the Month Club!

2. HOT Sauce Monthly Club. Each month they’ll receive 2 different bottles of hard-to-find, limited production hot sauces.

Check out Hot Sauce of the Month Club!

3. Pizza of the Month Club. Every month they’ll receive 3 different varieties of deep-dish, authentic Chicago-style pizza.

Check out Pizza of the Month Club

4. Coffee of the Month Club. Each month They’ll receive two different varieties of freshly roasted, 100% Arabica bean coffee.

Check out Coffee of the Month Club

5. Cheese of the Month Club. Each month They’ll receive three different, half-pound selections of raw-milk, farmhouse cheeses – from Morbiers and Camemberts to Bries and Cheddars.

Check out Cheese of the Month Club

6. Dinner of the Month Club. Each month they’ll receive a complete Italian-themed gourmet meal including a specialty pasta, premium pasta sauce, and one additional gourmet item.

Check out Dinner of the Month Club

7. Fruit of the Month Club. Each month they’ll receive an average of FIVE POUNDS of fruit.

Check out Fruit of the Month Club

Last, but not least, what woman, or man, can resist chocolate!

Gourmet Chocolate Club. Every month they’ll receive exceptional hand-crafted creations from pure, premium ingredients.

Check out Chocolate Monthly Club

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Cool Music Gifts For Music Lovers On Your List

By Jan Carroll

I love music. The last thing I do at night is listen to music. Soothes my soul. Wish I could play… well now maybe I can with these. I bet you know someone who would love these.

The Handcrafted Billy Joel Signature Harmonica.

This is the harmonica made by the same company that manufacturers Billy Joel’s signature instrument.

Celebrating the musical legacy of the Piano Man, this harmonica is handcrafted in Germany by the famous Hohner instrument company and engraved with ‘Billy Joel’ on its stainless steel cover plate.

It comes hand-tuned to the key of C and provides full, rich diatonic sound, thanks to a total of 20 reeds and 10 holes. With a double lacquered finish and African doussie wood comb.

Arrives in a themed presentation box and comes with instructions on how to play ‘Piano Man’.

Check it out Here!

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Finding A Gift For The Mother In Your Life

By Jan Carroll

Yes finding a present for Mom can be so difficult since there are so many different types of Mom’s these days. Mother’s are no longer what is consider ‘traditional’.

Me, well I am a Mother, but a birth Mother, so I have a child but didn’t raise him. There are biological Mothers who kept and raised their kids, adoptive Mothers who may have biological children as well, step Mothers who may also have biological children, two Mothers of a child or children, a Mother-in-law or two, women who are Mother’s of pets, and so many more iterations of what a Mother is.

So what on earth do you buy Mom? Good question.

I think you have to look at the relationship you have with the ‘Mother’ you have in your life. Is she someone you are close with so know what she would like. Or a Mother that you want to show you appreciation for everything she has done for you. Maybe a Mother you care about but you are not that close.

Let’s start with a gift that will work for a Mother no matter what the relationship.

You can never go wrong with flowers or plants. Flowers are a lovely accent to your Mom’s home and will make her feel wonderful, or she may feed them to the garbage 🙂 A plant will be a welcome addition to her home as well, and depending on the plant, may be transferred to the garden to sprout year after year.

Check out some flower and plants here.

How about soul soothing gifts.

Any Mother would love spa basket, aromatherapy, essential oils, luxury toiletry, soft music, relaxation items, bath bombs, candles, a facial, and more.

Check out soul soothing gifts Here!

Another great idea is Monthly Clubs

Memorable, reoccurring gifts such as Flower of the Month Club, Wine of the Month Club, Artisan Chocolate of the Month Club, and more!

Check out monthly clubs Here!

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