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Lug bags go Vegan

Lug bags go Vegan

April 23, 2022

Lug goes vegan!  Following the trend to sustainable bags, Lug has begun making some of its most popular styles and colours in vegan-leather.   They are amazing.

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OXO POPTOPS

OXO POPTOPS

February 04, 2022

OXO POP (or POPTOPS as we like to say) have Endless Possibilities

The brand OXO designs their products with ergonomics (WHAT is that?) in mind.   This means that they design so that lefties, righties, old people, young people, men, women, large hands and small hands will all be able to find their products easy to use and practical for all.  Again to say it another way, OXO designs problem-solving items that make everyday better, every day.......

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Socks for the Homeless-Listen to your Inner Voice

Socks for the Homeless-Listen to your Inner Voice

January 02, 2022

2022 is a year to contribute to the happiness of others.   When a pair of socks is all that one has to do to create hope in a fellow being, then let's get together and do it.   Let's give socks to the homeless.

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PLAID FRIDAY- HOW TO CONNECT THE SCOTTISH WAY!  NOV. 26, 2021!

PLAID FRIDAY- HOW TO CONNECT THE SCOTTISH WAY! NOV. 26, 2021!

October 31, 2021

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Apples...Apples...Apples

Apples...Apples...Apples

October 18, 2021

Apples:   Some awesome suggestions to help you capture that crisp energy radiating from fall apples.

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Crow Canyon enamelware. Camping dishes. Unique table settings. Unique dishes. Retro dishes. Splatter dishes. Durable camping dishes.

Crow Canyon- Sustainable Lifestyle Choice

July 01, 2021

Crow Canyon Enamelware.  You don’t have to choose between sustainability and style.   Style is obvious.  You just have to see it to understand its unique style.   Its other qualities are a total bonus.    For 38 years, Crow Canyon enamelware has been the worry-free alternative to glass, plastic or paper plates and cups.  Love it! 

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WE ARE OPEN!! COME ON IN.

WE ARE OPEN!! COME ON IN.

June 10, 2021

WE ARE OPEN!  YES!  We are ecstatic to be promoting several new (for us) companies - Lodge, Crow Canyon, Emile Henry, and Edge to name a few.   (Future Blogs).  Today, I'm featuring a great company called 4th Avenue who has FINALLY FOUND FASHION FOAM shoes.   These shoes are called FLOAFERS.  They also have those goofy foam shoes with holes in them which have become so popular during COVID.   These are called JOYBEES.  More...in blog.

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CRAFT BEER IS #1

CRAFT BEER IS #1

April 02, 2021

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'JACK' and JAMES BOND "BONDED"

'JACK' and JAMES BOND "BONDED"

January 09, 2021

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FEELING WARM, SNUGGLY AND SAFE IS TRENDING BIG IN 2020!

FEELING WARM, SNUGGLY AND SAFE IS TRENDING BIG IN 2020!

December 01, 2020

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HISTORY #3.   THE END BUT REALLY THE BEGINNING.

HISTORY #3. THE END BUT REALLY THE BEGINNING.

November 17, 2020 1 Comment

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DEPARTMENT 56 - DICKENS VILLAGE

DEPARTMENT 56 - DICKENS VILLAGE

September 30, 2020

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