Did you know that this past Sunday, NASA successfully landed on Mars? The photo above comes to you directly from the surface of Mars just a few days ago. Many of you might remember the Mars Rover missions that were launched in 2004. Since then, thousands of photos from the Martian surface have been taken […]
Entries from May 29th, 2008
Celebrate Phoenix's arrival on Mars with the Official Mars Institute Patch
May 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Mars Institute, The Space Store
Tags:
Give a meaningful gift to the USO and get one back
May 26th, 2008 · No Comments · USO
Happy Memorial Day! As you’re enjoying your weekend of barbeques and fireworks and the start of summer, remember to take a few moments to reflect on what made the day necessary. The commemoration of Memorial Day (then known as Declaration Day) started in 1866 in Waterloo, New York, to remember the Union soldiers who had fallen in […]
Tags:
Aluminum Cookware Set
May 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Cooking.Com, Weil Foundation
Dr. Andrew Weil is a doctor who has introduced a line of cookware and cooking appliances (partnering with Spring Switzerland) to promote healthy living. All profits from sales of these products go to his non-profit foundation, which supports training, education, and research for integrative medicine and healthier living. The Dr. Andrew Weil from Spring Switzerland […]
Tags:
Best Rice Cooker
May 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Cooking.Com, Weil Foundation
Here’s another product by Dr. Andrew Weil, the best rice cooker I’ve seen in a while–it’s the Dr. Andrew Weil from Spring Switzerland 10-c. Rice Cooker. Cooking rice on a stove or in a cheap $10 rice cooker yields okay results, but this rice cooker takes it to the next level. Its “fuzzy logic” yields […]
Tags:
A thoughtful gift for someone who's lost a pet
May 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Uncommon Goods
When Martha Stewart was devastated at losing her pet dog Paw Paw last month, of course there were those who didn’t understand what the commotion was about. But any of us who’ve had a pet we’ve loved for many years, who became part of the family, who is remembered in family photo albums and cherished […]
Tags:
Happy Mother's Day 2008!
May 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Giftback.com
Well, hopefully the recommendations on this site over the past few weeks have let you get something nice for Mom today. If not, you can always try Giftback.com’s Same Day Delivery. You’ll get delivery from a real florist of a beautiful flower arrangement like the one shown to the left, and as always, 10% of your cost […]
Tags:
Heart Healthy Betty Crocker Cookbook
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, Women Heart
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. Here’s a great gift to give to Mom to tell her you love her and want her to stay happy and healthy for a long, long time. The Betty Crocker Cookbook, […]
Tags:
Charity Rose Bouquet for Mother's Day
May 6th, 2008 · No Comments · 1-800-Flowers.com, Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. Mother’s Day is almost here! Show mom she raised you right by sending her this Pink Ribbon Bouquet from 1-800-Flowers, where a portion of proceed will go to the Carol Baldwin Breast […]
Tags:
Give the Gift of a Beautiful Smile
May 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Drugstore.com, Operation Smile
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. All moms have beautiful smiles. But this gift will be one to literally brighten the lives of mom, dad, or anyone else in your life who might have a smile that’s […]
Tags: