Mid Winter Pick-Me-Ups

1 Hot Grandma tote by TropiCards

Have you got the winter blahs? Or, does someone you know seem a little down? Winter can be depressing, and this one's been brutal. Here are some cool ideas that might do the trick to cheer up someone you care about ... or even yourself!


PERSONALIZED NIGHT SKY PRINT
Here's something unique that I would LOVE to recieve. This would be a big surprise to get and should be provide a cheery lift to just about anyone. This Personalized Night Sky Print is available through Amazon.

The moon and stars are yours... really! Give us a date and location, we'll calculate the position of the stars, planets and moon and then recreate that night sky on a beautiful fine art print. Separate detailed star map is included naming the constellations, planets and major stars shown on the print. Choose from hundreds of horizon illustrations, and add your own text.

BOYD'S YESTERDAY'S CHILD

Here's a sweet collectible that's sure to bring a smile to someone's face - a Boyd's "Yesterday's Child" Figurine. It is from The Dollstone Collection and is titled "Teresa and John..The Prayer" and is available at Dad's Books and Things ... but there's only ONE in stock, so if you just love it, you'd better act NOW.

There's some real good information about Boyd's on the site, too.

HOT FOLKS GIFTS

Who doesn't get a boost from being told they're a 'hot number?' Hot Folks cards and gifts are available from TropiCards.Designs available for: 1 Hot Mama, 1 Hot Papa, 1 Hot Grandma, and 1 Hot Grandpa. Gift items in the design include iPad and iPhone cases, T shirts, hats, tote bags, keychains, coffee and beer mugs, and more.

PAMPERING CHOICES

Is someone in need of a little pampering? No matter who it is, they might be thrilled to be able to pick out a product to pamper themselv with from Bays Beauty Skin Care, where there are products for ladies, gentlemen, and even babies! Gifts for everyone and gift certificates in many denominations.

And Don't Forget the FURBABIES!

There are plenty of cool things for your critters at e-pet Products, form dog treats and cat tunnels, like the ones shown here. to fine finds for your finny friends!

Little Things Number Six - Silly Stuff

Let's start off October with some silly stuff ... Little things that might make you grin.


When you need to actually send something via snail mail, here's a really cute postage stamp that should bring a smile to your face- and that of whoever receives your card or letter. This Humorous Blueberries Postage is by a very talented professional cartoonist and gag writer who works under the name of Swisstoons. You can find more of his work on Zazzle. This guy has some funny stuff- you should give it a look.  And yes- this is REAL postage, available in various sizes and denominations.

So, if Nero fiddled while Rome burned, what do you suppose would be happening while a Poodle played a tune on a violin? I guess that's for you to decide if you fall in love with this little Vintage White Spaghetti Poodle Mini Figurine Playing Violin. Now, isn't he just the cutest? And he's only three and a half inches high, from Katzzs Kloset.

With election time almost here, every body's thinking about who they want to send to the house or senate from their state, or maybe to the governor's mansion. But, what if you could elect your First Lady? Who would you vote for?
If it would be Miss Piggy, then here's your campaign button: It's a Miss Piggy for First Lady Pin, and it's one of Vinewood's Treasures.

How about a silly little key chain for cruisers or sailors? "Hey Captain! I wanna DRIVE!" keychain features a drawing of a ship's wheel... ... The key chain is available at CruiseReady on Zazzle , along with a selection of companion products.
For landlubbers who don't quite get the joke - most ships are guided by joysticks, not wheels these days. And the captain doesn't "drive" the ship - he "steers" her.