Great Gifts
May 17, 2012
Do you like to sing in the shower or enjoy some tunes at the beach? You're not alone, however, with all our music loaded onto and iPod, there are a couple of challenges; damage from water or sand and a speaker to share the music at the beach.
We love discovering cute solutions to small challenges and the Zumreed Drop Speaker is one such solution. Water and shock resistant, this adorable little speaker system works with any music player with a 3.5mm earphone jack and the buttons on the outside of the drop control volume. It's great for the bathroom as there is a little rope to hang it from. Available in white, pink or blue, it's just so simple and cute.
The Zumreed Drop Speaker is available on The Shopping Channel website for $57.95 plus $7.97 shipping and handling.
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May 10, 2012
Some mothers are easy to shop for, others, like mine, seem to already have everything they need or want, making gifts all that more difficult to buy. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, many local retailers have put on some fantastic deals to ensure that you find something to suit your mom’s tastes and interests. If you feel you’ve settled into a routine of the same type of gift every year, then take a look at some of my ideas for creative and unique Mother’s Day gifts.
Mother’s Day Wine Tasting, Pacific Breeze Winery, New Westminster
What better way to celebrate and spend some time with your mom than sharing an afternoon sipping on a wonderfully chilled glass of Chardonnay? Pacific Breeze winery located in nearby New Westminster is pulling out their finest vintage Chardonnays to put on a special Mother’s Day wine tasting. What you’ll get: a lesson from a winemaker on how to taste and detect the subtle differences between wines, fingers foods and ending the evening with a glass of robust red wine.
Tickets, $50.00
Side by Side Pedicures, Lotus Day Spa, Langley
Give the gift of relaxation (while treating yourself as well) with some great spa experiences at the Lotus Day Spa in Langley. Indulge in some chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, then choose from their weekend specials such as a full body Swedish massage and custom facial, massage and facial combo, or a side by side pedicure. Make sure to book an appointment.
Side by side pedicure, $110.00
A Yummy Bouquet, Edible Arrangements, Various Locations
Usually opt for a nice floral bouquet? This year, why not go for something that’s pretty and tastes good, too! Edible Arrangements is the go to shop for gorgeous arrangements made from creatively shaped and decorated fruit. Heart shaped pineapple and chocolate covered berries are some of the treats you might find in one of their lovely Mother’s Day bouquets. Best of all…they deliver!
Prices range from $25.00 +
Something Special, The Bay, Various Locations
No matter what your mother’s tastes, you are sure to find something she’ll love at the Bay’s Mother’ Day weekend sale. From high end pots and pans to leather purses, fragrance gift sets to stunning silk scarves, this Canadian retailer has some great deals on some great gifts. Check out their website for their Mother’s Day Gift Guide.
Prices range.
by Tanya Colledge
Contributor
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May 07, 2012
Choosing the perfect gift to honour your mother on Mother's Day can tax even the most seasoned shopper's brain. While jewelry is always a welcome gift, how do you pick that 'just right' piece that is so your mom?
The ladies at Tricia's Gems understand your challenge and they're here to make it a little bit easier with their Mother's Day Gifts Event. Featuring speical offers from three of their most popular lines of charm jewelry, this is the perfect time to add to Mom's bracelet or start her on a brand new journey down memory lane.
All special offers are available now until Mother's Day on Sunday, May 12th.
Trollbeads Event
Every story has a bead™
FREE
Sterling silver bracelet with the purchase of a decorative clasp.*
FREE
Trollbead with the purchase of any three Trollbeads.*
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Chamilia Event
FREE
Starter bracelet with the purchase of five beads.*
(a $45.00 value)
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Kameleon Trunk Show Event
FREE
JewelPop or Mother's Day Compact with the purchase of three JewelPops.*
(Limited quantities)
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5679 - 176th Street
Cloverdale, BC
604-575-3069
Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday & Friday 10am - 5:30pm Sunday 11am - 4pm
*Offers valid for a limited time and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Limit one offer per order. Free item must be of equal or lesser value than purchased items.
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May 01, 2012
While April showers don't usually subside just because it's May, our thoughts do turn towards flowers and spending time outside planting our gardens and pots. However, if your thumb is a little more brown than green, deciding how and what to plant can pose a bit of a challenge.
We recently discovered these Bird or Butterfly Habitat Gardens. Perfect as a Mother's Day gift, each "garden" comes in a gift tin that holds a selection of eight varieties of seeds chosen for their ability to attract wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees. The planting chart, garden stakes and even a pencil ensure that your garden will be well organized and pleasing to the eye.
The Butterfly and Bird Habitat Garden are available both in store and online at Chapters.ca for $34.50 which qualifies for free shipping when purchased online.
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Apr 26, 2012
One of the best things about publishing Stimuli Magazine is the creative ideas and products that we find every day and today is no different. Have you ever looked at a canning jar and thought that it would make a great travel mug if only you could cover the lid?
While it sounds like a word inside a comic book, the Cuppow is actually one of those "Why didn't we think of this before" ideas. Made of heat resistant glass, the Cuppow turns a simple canning jar into a travel mug. Shaped like a typical to-go cup lid, the Cuppow fits onto the top of the canning jar and creates a perfect seal so your beverage doesn't leak while you're on the go. This simple, eco-friendly item is the ideal alternative to filling our landfills with disposable cups.
The Cuppow is available online for only $7.99 each. The downside is that shipping is $9.00, however, if you buy several at once - they make great gifts - then the shipping is much easier to swallow. Oops..pardon the pun!
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