Valentine's Day Gifts For The Lover of Sweets and Wine

Enjoy Valentine's Day with a good glass of wine or give one as a gift. Don't forget the sweets for your sweetheart, either. Here are a few gift giving ideas to please any woman.

Online gourmet foods bakery, EdibleGiftsPlus.com has a variety of unique & fun Valentine's Day gift ideas

Park 19 Cookies specializes in unique gourmet cookies like Pretzel Chocolate Chunk, Red Velvet and Cinnamon Bun to name a few. Our Valentines flavors include Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Strawberry White Chocolate and Strawberry Dark Chocolate. All of the cookies come beautifully gift boxed with a custom note. To see all the varieties, please visit http://www.park19cookies.com/.

ElementBars.com lets users design their own custom energy bars by selecting organic and conventional ingredients and then naming their bar. Users who want proven taste and nutrition can customize a "popular bar" that has received the most positive reviews by other users of ElementBars.com.

Each energy bar is hand made, packaged, and then labeled with its custom bar name and nutritional information. Element Bars is committed to using unprocessed or minimally processed elements in each bar to retain the most nutritional value.

ONEHOPE Wine
50% of the profits from ONEHOPE Cabernet Sauvignon are donated to charities who support the fight against Autism.

Price per bottle: $18.99
Price per case: $227.88

It's a chocolate themed rubber duck with a line of Belgian duck chocolates to go with it. The name of the duck and the new line of chocolates is Cocao Canard. Canard is French for duck. They both come in these beautiful gift boxes created to look like French chocolate shops. The box has "LOVE & CHOCOLATE XXOO on the box in pink and the duck even has a kiss on his cheek. You can order the Cocoa Canard rubber duck, the Canard chocolates and a personalized note on our Canard stationary and have it sent to anyone anywhere in the country for $19.99. You can see this at www.CocoaCanard.com or on the main website at http://www.celebriducks.com/.

CookieSurpises
Beautifully hand decorated Heart cookie delivered to their door.
The sizes of our cookies are generous, measuring between 3.2”w x 3.4”h minimum, and 5”w x 5”h maximum, with a thickness of 0.3”.
Each cookie has a net weight around 2 oz. And pricing starts at just $4.95
Coupon code : Order a yummy hand-decorated cookie for your Valentine and we will deck your gift out with extra ribbons, shred, and 'love confetti' for free! Coupon Code: Valentine

Everyone knows that kids love chocolate and laughter, and mom and dad's have a soft spot in their hearts for charities that help kids. Enter Chocolate & Chuckles - delicious and healthy organic dark Chocolate comes from Newman's Own® Organics Chuckles come from the "Laugh It Off" Laughtercising(tm) CD which benefits Hey U G L Y, Inc. the non-profit that helps teens. Wrapped in fun Valentine's wrapping paper, Chocolate and Chuckles is available at http://www.heyugly.org/ for $13.00 with 100% of the profits benefiting charity.

Sphinx Ranch, which was named one of “Arizona’s Top Food Suppliers” in 2009, prides itself in its unique offerings, which are comprised of local products native to the state of Arizona including Medjool dates, nuts, local honey, coffee, jams and jellies, gourmet pecan logs, caramel brittle, salsa and fresh citrus. Sphinx just announced that it will carry a growing selection of Arizona wines, including Arizona Stronghold and Kokopelli, which can be purchased separately or incorporated into baskets. Sphinx handles all shipping right from its store to destinations all over the U.S., Canada and Europe.

My Eco Chocolate Buddy $21.00: A heart box of 40 Fair Trade, Organic dark chocolate minis is accompanied with a eco-friendly stuffed animal. Fabrics are hand-woven and dyed in Sri Lanka using environmentally safe pigments. (Animals Vary)

Chocobouquet Company have variety of chocolate flower arrangements tocelebrate any occasion including Special bouquets for Valentine's Day. The Bouquets are hand-made and contain:
Hand Painted Ceramic Vase - 7” H x 1.25” Opening
Red/pink Heart Blinger/ornament. Acrylic. 1.5” Wide
24 Red/pink/mix messages Heart Milk Chocolates
Prices: $39.99-$49.99
10% of your purchases will be donated to autism organizations that you choose.

“Since January 2009, Nyack, NY-based Q.bel Foods has been making healthy indulgences for consumers looking to satisfy their chocolate craving without all the high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors and hydrogenated oils found in most mass produced candy. The company’s mantra, printed on every package, is: “Be True. Be Honest. Be Good.”, and is Q.bel’s commitment to making the world’s best tasting, all-natural chocolate candy bars. Learn more at http://www.qbelfoods.com/.”

Gift Ideas from Mrs. Fields:

Cookie Cards- A card and gift all in one – Presented beautifully in its own gift box, when opened the cookie card will surprise the recipient with a personalized cookie and message.
Flutter Wing Fun Box- A great gift for kids. The hinged wings open like a real ladybug! Choose from 36 Nibblers®, bite-sized cookies or a sampler of valentine favorites.
Decadence Box - This gift makes a stunning impression—chocolate covered cookies and frosted cookies in a valentine gift box! original cookies, dipped and drizzled in Belgian chocolate hand-frosted heart cookies
Mrs. Fields will be distributing coupons in store to receive $2.00 off a Big Cookie Cake (14’’ heart size or larger); OR $1.00 off a Cookie Card. Plus 3 Free cookies when the Cake or Card are pre-ordered by February 11, 2010 for pickup February 12-14th.

Ulimana Truffles:
Mixed and rolled by loving hands, these truffles are made from the highest quality raw, organic ingredients. Like a fine wine, each truffle has unique layers of flavor that will leave you feeling satisfied and at the same time wanting more. Now available in seven different combinations.

This is a gift guide, put together to give you ideas for Valentine's Day. All descriptions are from the companies of the products listed. No compensation was given or received for inclusion on this list.

Apparel and Accessories As Valentine's Day Gifts

Here are some gift ideas for the fashionista in your life.

These fun & inspirational shirts for men & women remind us of the everyday heroes in each of us. With a personal slogan on each shirt and a tag that explains how the slogan came to be, the shirts look stylish and let the world know that you want to make a difference in the lives of others. The best part: for every shirt sold, One Life One Legacy gives one away to a child in need. $22-$28 at http://www.onelifeonelegacy.com/.

MADCAPZ are baseball caps made specially for women by a women: low profile fit women love, adjustable strap for an easy fit, 100% cotton, and available in over 20 unique prints so every woman can wear a Madcapz that suits her style!
MADCAPZ are made in the USA and affordably priced at $19.99. You can see all of our fun MADCAPZ at MadCapz.

A unique gift idea is a custom t-shirt made with CRYSTALLIZED Swarovski Elements. One can be creative as they want, and can really personalize their tees as gifts for friends.
Executees is a small online business specializing in these t-shirts, and we hope to be included in your Valentine's Day Gift Guide.
Prices for Women begin at $49.99 and Girls start at $39.99. We offer Free shipping in the USA, and we do ship worldwide.
Sizes are Small - 3X, Youth Sizes- 6/8, 10/12, 14/16, and we have long and short sleeve tees.

Bright Baby Tees (BBT) is the first company ever to offer an organic clothing line printed with non-toxic inks and original educational infant visual stimulation (IVS) designs. For mothers, fathers, siblings, grandparents and others who play important roles in the lives of babies and children. BBT offers an affordable line of original designs and organic cotton clothing.

25% of the proceeds are donated to Autism Awareness Charities.
The "Solve the Puzzle" Necklace was created to raise autism awareness and funds to support families affected by autism spectrum disorders. The darling "Solve the Puzzle" Charm dangles with a puzzle piece charm and a single white pearl on a sterling bead chain. All charms are made of 100% recycled silver.

Tire and Chain Wristband and/or Anklet
All bicycle/motorcycle enthusiasts will love this unique gift. Silicone wristbands in the shape of tires (2 styles of tires) and bike/motorcycle chains. The bike chains can be worn as an anklet. These items come in environmentally friendly "green" and 8 other colors (pink, red, yellow, orange, blue, white, black and camoflauge) They retail for under $8 and can be purchased at http://www.europapi.com/. Special Promotion: Buy 4 and Get 1 Free.

TerraFrog Frogaliscious Tanks are made in limited quantities. Each season new designs come out. Old designs are never repeated. The style is always fresh, funky and fabulous!
The tanks retail for $59.00 CAD. TerraFrog Clothing Corp

The love knot bracelet is a Sterling silver (or bronze), oval bangle featuring a knot of Heracles and twisting grapevines. A protective symbol of love dating back to 3rd century B.C. Greece and Rome, the Heracles knot represented a feminine rite of passage and was often worn by brides on their wedding day; thus originating the phrase "tying the knot." The interior of the bracelet is 2 3/4" in diameter and the silver version is $235 and the bronze is $168. Available at lurajewelry.net.

Jumble of Charms Necklace $70 A jumble of unique, custom charms handcrafted from sterling silver and hand-stamped with your special name or date. So fun and playful--it charms click and overlap for a casual, everyday necklace. Available at CCC Gifts.

YourNameUniversity.com is the country’s sole manufacturer of personalized academic apparel and novelty diplomas and certificates with over 165,800 names for sale every day. Our innovative concept focuses on customized gag and commemorative gifts with a unique twist, incorporating a person’s first or last name, hometown or a fictitious novelty name to fit the recipient’s personality. Many couples like to buy our "PROPERTY OF" design for each other to proudly declare their love. Our CUPID section (http://www.cupiduniversity.com/) also has a lot of romantically themed UNIVERSITY names for sale including CUPID UNIVERSITY, SWEETHEART UNIVERSITY, and VALENTINE UNIVERSITY among many others.. 20% off all products on the site through Valentine's Day to any customer using the promo code "Valentine" during the check out process.

Tooks ('Hats You Can Hear') Expands Its Innovative Audio Headwear Line with New Brigade Camo :
The Brigade is an all-season 100% acrylic beanie with a microfleece band-lining available in 4 cool colors: Woodlands (the traditional green camo pattern), Desert Storm, Black Hawk, and Pink Attack. Other cool styles in the collection for 2009 include the Sportec Skully performance dry-fit beanie, the Vizor urban style beanie with a brim, the Flapjac bomber-style beanie with earflaps, and a ladies cable-knit called Ivy. Order yours today at www.TooksHats.com. Enter discount code TOOKSTEN into the cart during checkout and receive 10% off."

Erica’s Twosome™ rings are a coveted item among celebs like the Kardashian girls, David Cook, and Kimberly Caldwell. Annalynne McCord dons a Twosome™ ring design that reads “Je T’aime” across the face of the ring. Celebs look for Erica’s eclectic series of double-finger rings because the broad variety of styles provides opportunities for any occasion. Whether one is looking to make a sparkly statement with Swarovski crystal embellishment or a strong clean style in gold or silver, Anenberg’s Twosome™ rings are sure to garner attention.

Bottled Up Designs is a remarkable new line of jewelry made from antique glass and bottles reclaimed from antique bottle dumps throughout natural wooded habitats and rural farmlands throughout the Pennsylvania Amish Country. This is done in an effort to help the environment and protect wildlife by removing this hazard.
Each piece is handmade from this antique glass and comes with "The Story of the Glass" detailing what the glass was originally and the age of the piece and mounted on recycled card stock.

Pull-In Lingerie heart-print Bra and Boyshort Set - under $100 for the set - http://www.pull-in.com/

Keep your kids close to your heart no matter where your day takes you with the personalized Love Locket necklace from Isabelle Grace Jewelry. Hanging off a 14kt gold-filled doubled chain you'll find a handmade (.999) fine silver “locket” style pendant that can be customized; one side features the inscription "You Hold My Heart" while the other side is reserved for your special names, dates, etc. The heart on the front of the pendant is painted with 22kt gold and inside you'll find cubic zirconia accents.

COMING SOON(aprrox. two weeks)
An effortlessly-sexy robe from Doie, an eco-chic clothing line founded in 2005 on the premise that it's possible to be fashionable while still protecting the environment.
These robes have gained a cult-following -- for good reason:
- Fits most: one size fits extra small to medium and looks stunning on both short and tall frames
- Modern cut: kimono-style sleeves, hits at the knee
- Functional and stylish: impossibly soft bamboo jersey with patterned silk for fun pops of color
- Stays put: between the permanently-attached outer silk tie and an interior tie , it won't come off unexpectedly

A special code: friends50, that can be used for 50% off, so the robe will be sold at wholesale, will be available to use when the robes are available for sale.

This is a gift guide, put together to give you ideas for Valentine's Day. All descriptions are from the companies of the products listed. No compensation was given or received for inclusion on this list.

Unique and Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts

Are you looking for an out-of-the-box gift idea for Valentine's Day? Here are a few ideas to let your Valentine know you care.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT YOU, created by Kate and David Marshall, SRP $13.95, Bestseller – 90,000+ copies sold
Journaling pros Kate and David Marshall created this journal to celebrate love and offer a fresh way for couples to say "I love you." This fill-in-the-blank book prompts you to say what is in your heart, but may not always be at the tip of your tongue. Tell the most important person in your life just how much they mean to you by completing the scores of unique, evocative checklists, short answers, and phrases in this attractive gift book.

Here's 2 innovative Valentine's gift ideas:
a) Reusable Shopping/Travel Totes that zip up into their own little pouch in the shape of a heart. Here's a chance to live a greener lifestyle by using fewer disposable shopping bags. They're available here: http://wrapsacks.com/market/Totes
b) Reusable fabric gift wrap bags. These come equipped with a tracking label so you can follow the journey of your gift bag online as it's re-gifted from one person to another. See how many miles it travels, what gifts it carries and more with Track-a-Sack™. ...like a message in a bottle! Available in Valentine's fabric designs, see them all here: http://wrapsacks.com/market/giftbags

The Not Just Any Old Day™ Calendar Key necklace incorporates our “signature” calendar charm into a hip, stylish accessory that is not only beautiful but a wonderful conversation piece. Included with each Not Just Any Old Day Calendar Key is either a 30” silver plated ball chain or silver plated key ring. Retail price is $45.00. Purchase yours at http://www.notjustanyoldday.com/

Invincibelle® Spirit Hydrangea, new in 2010, the first-ever pink Annabelle hydrangea. You can order this now, but since it is a seasonal item, it won’t ship until Spring.
A gift that gives back: For every Invincibelle® Spirit hydrangea sold, $1.00 will be sent to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Help raise $1 million dollars for breast cancer research. Learn more at http://invincibellespirit.net/

Better Than a Love Song!
Treat your loved one to fantastic concert seats to see Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, John Mayer, U2 and many more top artists – while also benefiting admired charities, including Autism Speaks! For the same or better price you’ll find elsewhere, concert and theater seats on http://www.ticketsforcharity.com/ include a donation to one or more Partner Charities of your choice!

Between the Sheets Co. is a paper company with the most affordable
(and sassy) custom designed and personalized paper products. Our
placemats for kids, $18, serve up a fun meal for everyone! Placemats
are double sided, personalized and super easy to clean (you're welcome
mom!).

Surprise Industries crafts surprise experiences: a totally unique gift that's ideal for couples and families on Valentine's Day. Your surprise could be anything from weaving to cooking class, but you won't know for sure till you get there.
Here's how it works: Select a date for your surprise, receive a series of mysterious clues and an address, show up and dive in. www.SurpriseIndustries.com. Prices range from $25 and up per person, and surprises could be tailored to any preferences, restrictions, and budget. Please find a photo of one of our surprises attached along with our logo.

Name of the gift: A movie poster from Just Movie Posters.Com
Description: Available for purchase are theatrical, video/DVD release posters, mini-posters, odd size posters, movie poster postcards and gift certificates at Just Movie Posters.Com. Most items are $15 or less (shipping extra).

Gift Card Mall™, located in major retailer outlets including Safeway, offers a large variety of gift cards from popular department stores, restaurants and online retailers. Consumers can design their own gift cards on www.GiftCardMall.com by uploading a special photo or message – making their Valentine’s Day gift even more memorable.

VoiceQuilt
A Valentine's Day gift that transcends time and distance, VoiceQuilt provides the perfect way to say those powerful three words: "I love you." An heirloom-quality keepsake box that plays a collection of toasts, tributes and favorite memories, VoiceQuilt is especially meaningful as it preserves memories and carries them through generations. A VoiceQuilt keepsake is perfect for the gift giver that wants to give something meaningful. Costs range from $55.00-$100.00, and can be split between gift-givers.

Rocket Farms orchids have recently been called “An unlikely international superstar emerging in full bloom, offering a newly affordable home luxury in an era of tight money” in newspapers across the country”. These unique orchids live 3-6 months and are grown in moss so they only have to be watered once every 3 weeks. Rocket Farms orchids are available in a myriad of colors and patterns, including stripped and polka dotted. These orchids are available online at http://www.rocketfarms.com/ and at stores across the country (such as CostCo, Trader Joes and Whole Foods) with prices starting at just $8.

Celebrate In Pink
I’d like to introduce you to a very unique gift idea for Valentine’s Day…Notice that the “P” has a heart in it. This collection of tableware promotes socially responsible partying as we donate a portion of our profit to financially assist women undergoing breast cancer treatment. It is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.

KindNotes – ready-made and customizable jars of messages enclosed in mini decorative envelopes for the recipient to open daily. Choose from 500+ pre-printed messages or personalize them.

Comfy Cozy® magical GLOW-IN-THE-DARK pillowcases are Fun & Functional! The "Hearts of Love" design makes a perfect Keepsake Valentine's Day gift that will remind your Valentine of how much you love them all year long. Order at comfycozy.com for only $16.95 (add $2 for Personalization), the standard pillowcases are priced right and you don't have to worry about sizes. Enter Voucher Code 10%GC on the on line order form to receive a 10% discount off of your order.

Kangaroom Storage offers festive and thoughtful organizational wonders in RED and PINK to keep the ladies in your life organized and stress-free this Valentine’s Day! Our unique gifts are guaranteed to keep giving all year round. Whether for the crafty gal, sentimentalist or diva extraordinaire, we have the perfect gifts to keep girls and women of all ages organized, styling and smiling!

Candi Andi creates a line of cuddly hearts, stars and moons that are eye catching and great to hold and relieve stress. The products are "Eco-friendly" and are filled with an all natural organic lavender blossom and flaxseed mix or lavender and buckwheat hull mix that emits a calming scent, and can be heated or chilled for therapy/relief. The calming attributes of the entire Candi Andi product line make for a healthy mind and body.
Prices range from $4.00 to $128.

This is a gift guide, put together to give you ideas for Valentine's Day. All descriptions are from the companies of the products listed. No compensation was given or received for inclusion on this list.

Hellmann's Real Holiday Helpings Website and (Giveaway Closed)

Hellmann’s has a great new site up for the holidays. They have paired with Bobby Flay, an awesome chef, to bring us great recipes for the holidays. Plus, there are coupons available on the site for Hellman’s. There is also an awesome giveaway for free groceries and videos with Bobby Flay demonstrating his recipes with Hellmann’s mayonnaise. I love this, because you not only get to watch him make the dish, you can also print out the recipe.

On the site, you can play games each day for a chance to win a $50 Grocery Gift Card and free groceries for a year. This is separate from the sweetstakes you can enter on the site for free groceries for a year.

Now, I didn‘t see my favorite recipe using Hellmann‘s Mayonnaise. It is for devilled eggs. It is such an easy recipe. I don’t do any measuring, thought. I have been using this recipe for so long, that I do it by sight. Actually, it is a recipe that I learned from my mom. I don’t recall her ever using a printed recipe or measuring anything out for it, either. I use 6 - 12 eggs, depending on how many people I am feeding. I place the eggs into a pot of water with a little bit of salt. This makes it a little easier to peel the eggs. I boil the eggs until done.

Next, I cook up about a half pound of bacon until crispy. I lay out the bacon onto a paper towel to soak up the excess grease. I take the eggs and peel all of them. Then, I take out a plate and a bowl. I cut each egg in half and scoop out the yolk. I place the halves onto the plate. When I have all of the eggs cut in half, and the yolks in a bowl, I add some mayonnaise to the yolk and stir. I put enough mayonnaise into it to give it a creamy consistency. I take the cooked bacon and crumble them up into the yolk/mayonnaise mixture, then stir. All that is left is to scoop the mixture into the waiting egg halves and voila. I’m done. It’s a simple recipe, but oh so yummy.

BSM Media gave me the opportunity to write about Hellmann’s Real Holiday Helpings site. In return for writing about it, they are giving me a $25 American Express gift card. Not only that, they are going to give one of my readers one, too.

Giveaway: This giveaway will be a little different from the ones I usually run. You can get one entry, and one entry only in this giveaway. You must live in the US and the giveaway begins today and ends December 9, 2009. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment telling me what your favorite dish is that you use Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise in. Good luck.

Adapted Bowling and Family Fun

My daughter is still in Florida with my parents. I really miss her and so does my son. Yesterday, he was feeling bored and lonely. He requested that we go bowling as a family. It was a surprise because my son doesn't like bowling.

We used to go when he was younger, but he didn't like it. So, we stopped. Recently, my husband has been going on Fridays with some of the people he works with. Yesterday, when we asked my son what he wanted to do he replied on his keypad, "bowling."

I was more than happy to take him bowling. The bowling alley has special racks that children can use. My son still doesn't know how to throw a ball, and I have serious doubts that he would ever put his fingers in the holes of the bowling ball. Either my husband or I align the rack for our son and he will put it on the rack and push it down. My son has his own bowling ball, it was given to him at the bowling alley when we used to go regularly.

It was fun to watch him pick up his own ball without any help and he picked up quickly when it was his turn to play. I wish I had my camera with me. He had such a great time. He even was able to get two strikes. I hope we can go again next week. I love it when we can do things together as a family.

We also went around the stores. It was a little crazy, since it was Black Friday. I didn't buy anything, so I didn't have to fight with the crowds at the register. The only store that I wish that we had not gone into, was Wal-Mart. It was just too crowded. The good thing about was that there was two of us to keep an eye on our son. All in all, yesterday was great. I love it when we have days like this. I will never forget it.

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Paty's Loveys
Use code xmas for 10% off until 12/31/2009. Purchase like usual at Wonderland and Etsy and I will refund the 10%.

Every purchase made from 11/20/2009 until 12/31/2009 will be entered in a drawing to win a free 4oz handspun skein, shipping will also be on me.




From December 19th - 31st, 2009 50% off my entire store at:

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Scrapolicious Scraps at Scraps with Attitude:

Simple Creations:

You will get 20% off your order before shipping. Purchase online, you can pay later, or email me your order and I will send you an invoice. This also includes custom order. Does not apply to the Tu-Ars and Just Right Potatoes Sack Combos.