Better Homes and Gardens and BHG.com Launch 100 Days of Holidays with Halloween Costume Ideas, Pumpkin Carving Patterns and More
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Friday, 26 September 08 - 01:54 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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Holiday program offers free recipes, party themes, decorating ideas, craft projects, slide shows, email newsletters, how to videos, online courses and photo contests
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 26, 2008 -- Better Homes and Gardens magazine and BHG.com launched 100 Days of Holidays today with Halloween costume ideas, pumpkin carving patterns and other interactive tools. The holiday program also offers hundreds of free recipes, party themes, decorating ideas, craft projects, slide shows, email newsletters, how to videos, online courses and photo contests to the magazine's readers, the home and family site's visitors, as well as food blogs, craft blogs, cooking blogs and mom blogs.
BHG.com Senior Holidays Editor Debra Steilen said, "This year's 100 Days of Holidays program will be our largest and most exciting ever. We've got more than 400 new slide shows, free recipes, craft projects, and decorating ideas; 100 daily email newsletters; 50 new how to videos; five fun new interactive tools; three online courses; new photo contests; and more partner participation. And we're reaching out to bloggers as well as to our readers and visitors to ensure that everyone enjoys great holidays without the hassle."
The 100 Days of Holidays program, which begins today and runs through January 1, 2009, includes the following new features:
- More than 400 new free recipes (starting with Halloween recipes), party themes, craft projects, decorating ideas, slide shows, and feature stories. Readers, visitors and bloggers will be inspired with the absolute best from The Better Homes and Gardens editors and designers. The number of slides per show have been doubled or tripled, in some cases.
- 100 daily email newsletters from Sept. 24 to Jan. 1 offer delicious holiday recipes, easy crafts, and captivating decorating projects for all holidays. Beautiful photos and step-by-step directions take users from simple ideas to celebrations - without the stress.
- 50 new how to videos by BHG.com contributors Evette Rios and Sandra Lee show easy and fun projects for the holidays, ranging from creative pumpkin carving, ghoulish Halloween parties, memorable Thanksgiving centerpieces, simple and beautiful Christmas cookies, gingerbread-house secrets, and inspiring holiday decorations. This includes Quick, Easy and Inexpensive Kid's Costume: Static Cling and Cool Halloween Pumpkin.
- Five fun new interactive tools launch today, except Create-a-Cookie, which debuts on Oct. 31.
- Halloween Costume Ideas features a gallery of the best new Halloween costumes, both retail and hand-made, for everyone in the family - including pets.
- Pumpkin Carving Patterns provides a stencil maker that let users carve a virtual pumpkin, and then print out the template to try at home. Users can also e-mail their virtual jack-o'-lanterns to friends and family, print them as beautiful cards, see other users' pumpkins, and get exclusive new Better Homes and Gardens stencils.
- Make-a-Snowflake, which immediately grew to become BHG.com's most popular holiday tool ever when it launched last year, has an all-new look for 2008. It's easy to create gorgeous snowflakes, and then watch them drift down from the sky. Users can share their snowflakes, print them as greeting cards, and see and comment on other users' artistry.
- Gift Gallery has hundreds of all-new options that make it easy for users to find unique gifts for people of all ages and interests, from babies to grandparents.
- Create-a-Cookie turns users into virtual bakers by letting them pick various cookie shapes, then choosing fun decorating techniques to create the coolest cookies ever. Users can e-mail their cookies to friends and family, print them as beautiful cards, and see other users' creations.
- Three online courses (Thanksgiving: Everything You Need, 12 Days of Holiday Baking, and Holiday Decorating) make it easy for users to get ready for the major holidays by bringing targeted ideas and instructions to their in-boxes.
- New photo contests let users can share their favorite holiday photos, and see and vote for images from others. Top vote-getters can win everything from flip video cameras to $2,000 worth of furniture from the extensive Better Homes and Gardens collection.
- More partner participation in this year's 100 Days pf Holidays, which is also appearing on Parents.com, MSNBC.com, and ATT.com, will enable the holiday program to reach millions more users.
Steilen added, "Our friends in Meredith's Special Interest Media contributed more help and content this year than ever before. For even more depth of coverage, BHG.com sister site Parents.com, also participated in content creation for this year's program. And we're reaching out to food blogs, craft blogs, cooking blogs and mom blogs to get involved, too."
About BHG.com:
Developed by the experts at Better Homes and Gardens, BHG.com is the premiere home and family site on the Web, and the interactive companion to Better Homes and Gardens magazine. BHG.com is for people interested in turning home, cooking, and gardening inspiration into action.
BHG.com is focused on decorating, building and remodeling, crafts, entertaining, cooking, and gardening. It also has extensive information for women and families. In addition to providing useful tools and advice, BHG.com's trusted experts keep visitors up to the minute with information on the latest developments and trends around home and garden. BHG.com was designed with real people in mind. It has easy-to-use interactive tools, clear visuals, step-by-step instructions, and money-saving suggestions. It makes life easier and more enjoyable.
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Wednesday, 10 October 07 - 11:24 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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Need a Ride Home this St. Patrick’s Day? Call a Cab – It’s on Berg Injury Lawyers
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Friday, 16 March 07 - 10:40 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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Local law firm will provide “Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home” in Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley.
Alameda, Calif. (PRWEB) March 16, 2007 -- Steeped in rich tradition, St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture, music, and customs. From parades and festivals to people enjoying green beer and Irish whiskey in pubs, St. Patrick’s also has become a holiday when driving under the influence of alcohol has become a dangerous problem. As a result, Alameda-based law firm Berg Injury Lawyers has once again committed itself to providing free cab rides home to people who have been drinking or who don’t feel they have a safe way to get home.
Berg Injury Lawyers will team up with Veterans Cab and Yellow Cab of Alameda to provide free transportation this St. Patrick’s Day. The law firm’s Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program will be available in the cities of Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley from 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2007, through 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2007.
To request a free cab ride home, individuals can call Yellow Cab of Alameda or Veterans Cab at (800) 281-4488 and tell them Berg Injury Lawyers is paying for their safe ride home. Cab rides are made available to area residents who otherwise might attempt to drive home after drinking. Rides are provided to an individual’s residence—not to other drinking locations.
“Because events for St. Patrick’s start in the morning, many people may not realize how much they’ve had to drink throughout the course of the day,” notes William Berg, founder and principal of Berg Injury Lawyers. “I encourage people to take into account the severity of drinking and driving and the threat it poses to our community. We are devoted to providing safe rides home for those who have been drinking—for both the safety of themselves and others on the road.”
About Berg Injury Lawyers
Berg Injury Lawyers has successfully litigated a wide range of personal injury claims throughout northern California since 1981. With a staff of more than 50 legal professionals, the Alameda-based law firm specializes in plaintiffs’ personal injury law. The attorneys of Berg Injury Lawyers take great pride in their reputations as aggressive litigators and persuasive negotiators always committed to representing the rights of individuals injured by the negligent conduct of others. For more information, visit www.BergInjuryLawyers.com.
About Safe and Sober
Launched in 2004, the Berg Injury Lawyers Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program is an ongoing commitment that seeks to raise community awareness regarding the dangers of drunk driving and encourage individuals to make responsible choices by providing a safe transportation alternative during many of the traditionally high alcohol consumption holidays. This is the third year Berg Injury Lawyers has offered the law firm’s Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program. The program has been successful in reducing the number of alcohol-related deaths and injuries by providing hundreds of free cab rides. In 2004, the program was a recipient of a Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Alameda County community service award.
St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips
• Always have a designated driver if alcoholic beverages are being served.
• Provide nonalcoholic beverages in addition to alcoholic drinks.
• Think about the dangers and the serious consequences of driving drunk.
• Plan the day in advance and decide on your transportation alternative before
going out.
• Call (800) 281-4488 to request a Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home—tell them Berg Injury Lawyers is picking up the tab.
To learn more about the impact of drunk driving, visit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at www.madd.org.
For more information, contact:
William Berg
Berg Injury Lawyers
Phone: (510) 523-3200
Fax: (510) 523-8851
Cellular: (510) 684-1156
As Saint Patrick's Day Approaches, You Can Now Catch Your Very Own Lucky Leprechaun Direct From Ireland
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Thursday, 15 March 07 - 08:14 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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Receive the luck of the Irish and now you can catch your own leprechaun delivered directly from Ireland. Become a member of the exclusive leprechaun owners club and receive a unique numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Help develop a positive mental attitude.
Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) March 15, 2007 -- The Irish based company Catch a Leprechaun today announces the launching of its new web-site. The website reflects the company's ongoing commitment to foster and develop a positive mental attitude in children and adults in a fun and entertaining way.
Over the past few years Ireland has witnessed a proliferation of Leprechauns. As they are usually solitary creatures and don't seek out the company of other Leprechauns, many have become frustrated living in an increasingly crowded society. When caught now, because of this dilemma, many decide to take their luck, love and happiness with them from the "Emerald Isle" and seek a new life in other countries. This has led to the establishment of the Catch a Leprechaun company.
The modern age has now arrived for the illusive and slippery Leprechaun. Through the interactive website any person now has the opportunity to choose the location in Ireland where they want their Leprechaun to be "captured". After ordering, the company will dispatch a Leprechaun Apprehension Unit to humanely catch this intelligent small creature. Once he has been taken into custody the Leprechaun will be processed through the Leprechaun Processing Division for a debriefing, and if he meets the strict criteria for travelling abroad he will be posted anywhere in the world from the Head Office in Dublin, Ireland.
Brendan J Kennedy, the company's President and CEO, stated, "when captured, Leprechauns do enjoy the company of humans, bringing luck and happiness to who ever hold them. Owning one can help you achieve a positive mental attitude. Whenever something happens in your life don't automatically think negatively about the situation, no matter what it is. Think positively about everything you want to do and it will come to you. Develop the attitude you can achieve anything you set out to have and once you decide your goals, luck will come your way, don't let anyone stop you from accomplishing your dreams."
Radiating luck charm and personality each Leprechaun stands 12" (30cm) in height, manufactured in soft huggable cloth bodies. Cherished for their companionship and loyalty, each one also comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity detailing the leprechauns' name, place and date of capture.
Kennedy continued, "In an increasingly complex world, our mission has been to bring joy to adults and children's lives by encouraging people not to dwell on negative thoughts, to think positively and always aspire to do their best. By doing so they can ensure 'the luck of the Irish' can foster and develop the benefits of a positive mental attitude."
Catch a Leprechaun, was founded in 2005 by Brendan J Kennedy. It is a privately held company located in Dublin, Ireland. For more information, visit www.catchaleprechaun.com.
If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Brendan, please call him at +353 1 7978646 or e-mail.
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St. Patrick's Day Unique Gift Idea Features Emerald Green Lobster Tails
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Thursday, 15 March 07 - 07:56 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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"Green With Envy" gift package makes a unique gift just in time for St. Patrick's Day. New gift idea features green lobster tails, crab cakes and shrimp chowder.
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 15, 2007 -- St. Patrick's Day just got a little tastier with a great new gift idea from Lobster Gram - "Green With Envy". Featuring emerald green North Australian lobster tails , premium Maryland crab cakes and creamy Shrimp & Corn chowder, "Green With Envy" is a unique and delicious gift for your "Irish" friends or seafood lovers. Sales of this very limited-time offer are expected to be brisk for St. Patrick's Day, especially with the extra coverage it is getting as a feature on the Lobster Gram website. 
"Lobster Gram is continually striving to achieve fun and unique gift ideas of a variety of gourmet baskets for its customers, to ensure we have something to offer for every occasion, and our "Green With Envy" is a great example. Lobster is such a special gift, so we knew there was an opportunity to come up with something colorful and appropriate for St. Patrick's Day," states Dan Zawacki, owner and founder of Lobster Gram.
The Green With Envy gift includes two green North Australian lobster tails, two 4 oz. premium Maryland crab cakes and 20 oz. Shrimp and Corn Chowder.
Other featured seasonal packages at Lobster Gram:
Beyond Wonderful Celebrates All Things Irish
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Tuesday, 13 March 07 - 02:01 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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The luck of the Irish comes to Beyond Wonderful this month, as host Barbara Adams welcomes guest chef Sean Canavan of O'Reilly's Holy Grail.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2007 -- The luck of the Irish comes to Beyond Wonderful this month, as host Barbara Adams welcomes guest chef Sean Canavan of O'Reilly's Holy Grail.
A German-born chef with a passion for fresh, local ingredients, Canavan is right at home at O'Reilly's Holy Grail, noting many similarities between the culinary cultures of Ireland and his native country. Indeed, Canavan's unique ability to balance classic Irish charm with European sophistication and New World innovation has made O'Reilly's Holy Grail http://www.oreillysholygrail.com one of the Bay Area's premier dining destinations.
As guest chef, Canavan shares his recipes for traditional Irish favorites like colcannon and soda bread, as well as more elaborate offerings like nettle ravioli and oyster and sausage fritters. This month's visitors to Beyond Wonderful will also enjoy Irish cheese pairings from resident cheese expert Mark Todd, plus tips on potatoes from produce guru Dan Avakian.
Looking beyond St. Patrick's Day, Beyond Wonderful http:// www.beyondwonderful.com offers hundreds of classic and seasonal dishes for everyday and special occasions -- all meticulously kitchen-tested. The site also features an ever-growing library of engaging articles and monthly columns on wine, produce, baking and cheese from a panel of culinary pros.
About Barbara Adams' Beyond Wonderful
Beyond Wonderful launched in September 2004 from the San Francisco Bay Area; an internationally renowned center for culinary innovation. The brainchild of Barbara Adams, Beyond Wonderful delivers all the color, flavor, vitality and spice of this magnificent region in an ongoing culinary adventure from farms to markets to vineyards and beyond -- culminating, of course, in the kitchen. For more information, contact pr beyondwonderful.com.
Beyond Wonderful, Adventures to Savor
www.BeyondWonderful.com
BACARDI B-LIVE Concert Set to Rock Miami on March 17, St. Patrick's Day
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Saturday, 10 March 07 - 05:28 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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BACARDI B-LIVE Headliners Include International Performer Paul Oakenfold, Camp Freddy, DJ AM and Travis Barker and DJ Le Spam & The Spam Allstars. |
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MIAMI (BusinessWire EON/PRWeb ) March 10, 2007 -- BACARDI B-LIVE, a one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge concert, brings together a never-before-seen collection of artists to collaborate together at Miami's Bayfront Amphitheater on March 17th. The concert kicks off a world-renowned week full of winter music events and DJ conferences throughout Miami and Miami Beach.
 "The star-studded talent set to take the BACARDI B-LIVE stage includes world renowned DJ Paul Oakenfold, accompanied by members of the Florida Classical Orchestra; and Camp Freddy, a rock superstar band including Dave Navarro of The Panic Channel and Jane's Addiction, Chris Chaney of Jane's Addiction and Alanis Morissette, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Matt Sorum of Guns and Roses and Velvet Revolver, Billy Morrison of The Cult, and Donovan Leitch who will be joined by special guests Mark McGrath, Jerry Cantrell, Duff McKagen and Billy Duffy. Fans will also be able to watch the celebrity spinner DJ AM collaborating with punk rock drummer Travis Barker. Miami's own DJ Le Spam and The Spam Allstars will open the show, playing their innovative blend of improvisational electronic mix of Latin, funk, hip hop and dub."
BACARDI B-LIVE will feature a cocktailing experience unlike any other at the "BACARDI Avenue of Cocktails." For the first time ever, attendees will be able to become a "BACARDI Mix Master" by designing their own custom signature BACARDI cocktail recipes at a special computer-module live at the event, or online at www.blivemiami.com - then have that cocktail prepared by one of the BACARDI Master Mixologists at the "BACARDI Mix Your Own" bar. Other venues unique to BACARDI B-LIVE include the world famous "BACARDI Mojito Cocktail Bar," "BACARDI Frozen Drink Ice Bar," and also the "BACARDI Grand Bar," featuring a mix of great-tasting BACARDI cocktails, limited only by someone's imagination. BACARDI will donate the evening's proceeds to Miami's Lyric Theater in an effort to help support, preserve and promote Miami's rich musical history. The Lyric Theater is a part of the Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida. "This charitable endeavor is a natural extension of what BACARDI B-LIVE is-a diverse collaboration of artists and audience, dedicated to having a sensational time, while benefiting the cultural community at large," said Marta Maria Garcia, BACARDI Rum Experiential Marketing Manager. "In addition to our charitable efforts, we are proud to support social responsibility in all our experiential marketing efforts," added Garcia. While BACARDI B-LIVE is an exclusive ticketed event, adults over the age of 21 may log onto www.blivemiami.com to register for tickets; the registration cut-off date is March 16. What: BACARDI B-LIVE Concert Where: Miami, Bayfront Amphitheater Park Date: Saturday, March 17, 2007 Time: 5:30pm - Midnight Details: www.blivemiami.com Age: 21 & Over Only with valid ID |
New Travel Guide To Ireland
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Friday, 09 March 07 - 10:59 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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Wheaton, Il (PRWEB) March 9, 2007 -- Doug Elwell, Inc., a Chicago-area consultancy and publishing company, announced today the launch of their first book: "Mysterious World: Ireland," a new travel guide to Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Published under the imprint "Mysterious World Press", "Mysterious World: Ireland" is the first in a planned series of travel guides. |
This Mother's Day, Give Simple Helps Celebrate Extraordinary Mothers With Unique and Simple Gift Ide
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Wednesday, 07 March 07 - 11:03 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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Give Simple, the online gift-giving site for women, features a well-edited selection of memorable Mother's Day gifts, unique and simple gift ideas, and exceptional personal service, at prices you don't have to be a mother to love.
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Here are some of our Mother's Day selections:
PRWeb) March 7, 2007 -- In 2007, one of the year's most important dates (especially for good sons and daughters) is Sunday, May 13 -- Mother's Day. To help take care of the one who always took care of you,www.GiveSimple.com) offers a unique and thoughtful selection of simple gift ideas perfect for every extraordinary mother. From jewelry and totes to pajamas and tableware, the gifts are well-designed and well-chosen by the Give Simple Girls, the site's own team of mothers, daughters, sisters, wives and girlfriends who have put their PhDs in gift-giving to work to come up with the ideal selection of Mother's Day gifts. The easy-to-navigate site covers a range of budgets. Browse by price or purpose, even call or e-mail the girls for some personal advice (and usually a good laugh). Give Simple will make the gift selection look beautiful with its signature white box and apple green ribbon and then ship directly to mom -- or they'll send a white gift bag (along with tissue and ribbon) ready for a personal touch. It is Mother's Day gift-giving made simple.Kathy Lo Photo Necklace
Designer Kathy Loewenstern brings artistic flair and sentimental appeal together with these literally one-of-a-kind necklaces. The ordering process starts by sending in a photo electronically (black-and-white creates a simple, classic look, and a child's photo is perfect for Mother's Day). Then select from a variety of Japanese Chiyogami paper patterns for the other side of the charm. The result is a personalized, tasteful square pendant on a sterling silver chain--a locket for the 21st century.
Books for Moms
Our collection of fun, colorful, and quirky books for Moms includes tips on how to be a babe and have a babe, surviving the initial challenges of new motherhood, and how to strike the balance between being a good mother and being good to yourself. While all the answers for motherhood won't come in a book, a few enduring tips and a deep laugh can go a long way.
Shirts For Moms
If there's a mother on your list who wants to proclaim herself as a Lucky Mom, we have just the thing - a Lucky Mom T-shirt from the fabulous trio of mothers/designers behind PeaceLoveMom. The collection, which also allows moms to proclaim themselves Happy Moms and Balanced Moms, is a comfortable, fashionable way for moms to help the company founders in their goal of "a celebration of motherhood."
Tea for Two (or More)
This brightly colored, whimsical tea set from Rosanna will have you searching for Alice and the Mad Hatter! Made of stoneware so that it is microwave and dishwasher safe, you'll have everything you need for a memorable tea party with friends. Four adorable two-tone teacups sets of various shapes and spring colors are packaged in a chic hatbox, making these pieces a great gift for a tea or coffee lover. (Give Simple also offers Tea Forte, which
goes wonderfully with our tea sets.)On the Go Bags
This tote and its coordinating bags are some of our most popular sellers. They've got everything we look for in our featured products -- they're fashionable, practical, affordable … in a word, they're smart. We're offering a series of spring-appropriate colors and patterns, including a pink-and-lime design in a playful dot pattern and an aqua-and-white selection in a Parisian wallpaper design. For those who love to accessorize, these totes make the case you can never have enough bags.
Our Story
The frilly-edged white platter was, in a word (okay two words), utterly perfect. Kendra Wright, a marketing consultant and "serial entrepreneur," first spied the Flirt Platter in New Orleans and scooped it up for her kitchen back home. She later e-mailed the manufacturer and learned that they weren't available online. If she wanted another platter, she'd have to visit Little Rock.
Kendra set off for Arkansas and decided that the pretty white platters were simply too good not to share. With the help of her sister, Tracy Brown, her close friend Karen Beller and her fabulous business partners (plus a whole lot of candle sniffing and lotion testing), Give Simple was born.
It's the little surprises and delicious moments that truly put a spring in our step. The same goes for gifts. We've combed the markets to find goodies that add a serious hit of fun to each and every day. We offer specialty brands such as Pine Cone Hill, French Bull, Niven Morgan, K. Hall Designs, Paddywax, Voluspa, Mudlark, and Waste Not Paper. All our products are fresh, contemporary and easy to integrate into your life. From fresh and colorful melanine bowls and platters to a super soft robe for a chilly night, we only sell gifts that we absolutely love. If we wouldn't wrap it up for our best friends, it won't make the cut. Visit
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Phil West
Contact InformationGive Simple
http://www.givesimple.com/gift_ideas_results.aspx?type=O&ID=28
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Cheese, Advises Irish Dairy Board
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Thursday, 01 March 07 - 07:00 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in St. Patrick's Day |
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