I really enjoy a good movie and fortunately so does my wife! During the last quarter-century or so of our marriage, we’ve seen a heck of lot of what I call “chick flicks” – you know – movies my wife really wants to see and that I sit through because I love my wife and it’s one of things a guy’s gotta do. I will mention a few that were not that painful: Titanic was memorable as was Pretty Woman and Thelma & Louise. And believe it or not I always considered the original “Rocky” to be more of a chick flick because the whole boxing fantasy thing really played second fiddle to some bigger issues like the ability to love and follow your dreams. Granted that came out a few years before we got married but we’ve seen it together countless times.

Rambo: The Complete Collector's Set

Rambo: The Complete Collector's Set

Anyway – interjected in all these movies I’ve seen with my wife are a handful of what I consider “guy” films. Sure my wife may have tagged along to keep me company but at the end of 90 minutes or 2 hours or whatever the running time was, movies like Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid or Uncommon Valor hold little appeal IIMHO) to the fairer sex.

Such is the case with the Rambo – The Complete Collector’s Set available through Amazon.com for about the same price as you’d pay for one movie and popcorn these days.

All the Rambo films: from First Blood to John Rambo are unabashedly for guys. And although my wife has sat through most if not all of the them with me at one time or another, she was smart enough to know that – left to my own devices – there are few things more enjoyable on a rainy afternoon/evening than hunkering down to watch Sylvester Stallone single-handedly kills dozens (make that hundreds) of bad guys in far away places like Viet Nam, Afghanistan and Burma.

Rambo – The Complete Collector’s Set is especially enjoyable not only because the earlier Rambo films have been digitally re-mastered but also because of the many extra’s included in this collection: features on how the films were made and interviews with ‘ol Sly himself.

In fact, the only thing better than this Rambo collection is probably Rocky – The Complete Saga Collection.

Come to think of it, maybe I’ll hint at that one for Christmas!

 
Make Your Gift Seem More Expensive

Make Your Gift Seem More Expensive. photo courtesy of JillClardy

We’re all feeling the pinch these days. But just because our gift giving budget may be reduced, that doesn’t mean we can’t keep giving fabulous gifts. In fact, our friends, family and co-workers may need those gifts more than ever now! No one wants their gift to come across as cheap. But even if you don’t want to spend much, you can still make your gift seem more expensive than it is. Here’s how.

Shop Local

Anything that comes from an artsy shop or little boutique automatically seems fancier than if the gift were purchased at a mega-store that every town has. And your local shops are sure to have sale items, too, just like the big chains. Plus, here’s an extra bonus– by shopping in those locally owned stores you are supporting local business owners and your local economy.

Wrap Well

A pretty package can make the gift inside seem so much more glam. Pay special attention to the packaging details like the tissue, ribbon and gift tag in order to make your gift seem much more expensive than it is.

Think Ahead

Find a great deal on lovely scarves or cute bracelets? Find out whose birthday is coming up in the next month or two. Waiting until the last minute means you’ll be more desperate and one of two things will end up happening: 1. You’ll spend more than you wanted because you can’t find a good gift or 2. You’ll end up with a gift that doesn’t seem well thought out or appears to be lower quality.

Be Thoughtful

A thoughtful gift always seems to be worth more than a generic one. Pay attention to your friends’ comments about what they need and want. When it comes time to buy the perfect gift you’ll be glad you did!

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There is something inherently right about a man relaxing on a HAMMOCK. It’s just one of those things a guy should be able to do. Kind of like relaxing in a rocking-chair by the fireplace with a dog faithfully resting at your feet.

I don’t have a dog or a rocking chair, but I’ve already put my bid in for a HAMMOCK. In fact I already (in as subtle a manner as possible) let my wife know how great a HAMMOCK would be for Father’s Day.

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The carry-Along-Hammock - $14.99

In fact, thanks to great folks at Men’s Best Gifts, I now know that there is no such think as “just” a hammock! MBG has no less that 100 different types of hammocks for you to choose from! Heck I just want something to sling between two trees so I can take a nap!

Among the many hammocks that sport names like “Tequila Surprise” or “Urban Balance”, my favorite is the simple but efficient “Carry Along Hammock” which is lightweight and comes with everything you need (carrying case, tree straps, hooks) except two trees. But that’s me. If you’re looking for something a little more upscale, you’re sure to find it at Men’s Best Gifts where the hammocks run from the super-accessible ($39.99) to the super-expensive (699.99).

But I ask you, can you really put a price on your relaxation?

However, the best price we found online on the “Carry Along Hammock” is $14.99 (it’s on SALE!!) at Amazon.

The timing is just about right: Father’s Day gives you just enough lead-time to order the model of your choice now and have it in plenty of time for your special day in late June.

Of course if you’re like me, EVERY day should be a special day, which means having a hammock on hand to relax in is something you’ll get hours and hours of pleasure from.

Rocking chair and fire place? Gimme a break!

Relaxation in a hammock, baby! And the only thing missing is YOU.

 

Now is the time to go outdoors and sport a new ‘spring green’ handbag. Green is the color of renewal and growth, which makes giving a green handbag a great gift this spring. Here are a few suggestions of a ‘Spring Green’ hangbag.

PUMA Phantom

PUMA Phantom Handbag

PUMA Phantom Hangbag

Great for everyday use, the PUMA Phantom handbag is a sporty bag this is casual and stylish. Easy to clean and available at a very affordable price. This handbag is for the young at heart and the plaid makes it an ideal gift for the avid golfer. See other selections for more sporty handbag ideas.

Price: $49.99

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Longchamp Le Pliage

Longchamp Le Pliage Large Folding Tote

Longchamp Le Pliage Tote

This #1 selling tote from Longchamp is a staple for any handbag wardrobe. This folding tote is prefect as an overnight bag, schoolbag, and even an extra bag to throw in the luggage for the inevitable overflow from the trip back. Made of nylon with tanned leather handles and accents. To see more of the Spring 2009 selections, check out Longchamp Collections.

Price: $125-$145

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Brahmin Grotto Handbag

Brahmin Elizabeth

Brahmin Elizabeth Satchel

This moss color bag is great for those looking for a little more subtlety. Made of high quality leather and brass hardware, this Brahmin will last for years to come.

For more spring handbags, visit the Brahmin Collections.

Price:$274.99

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Joanna Bag from OneOctober.com

One October Joanna Clutch

One October Joanna Clutch

The Joanna clutch is a comfortable clutch that works for a day or a night look. It comes in a variety of colors and it’s environmentally friendly. What’s unique about this clutch is that it is make of salmon skin, which looks a lot like snake skin, but is a fraction of the cost. This bag softens with wear.

The line is available online at www.oneoctober.net

Price: #324

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Concerns over children’s cold remedies have many parents thinking twice before opening their medicine cabinet. With the FDA recommending parents not give over the counter medicines to children younger than 4, more parents are looking for alternative methods to proactively supporting their children’s respiratory health and immune systems.

sinupretAbout Sinupret for Kids Syrup

Sinupret for Kids syrup is a natural plant-based remedy, developed through a proprietary blend of five-herbal blend combination of European Elder, Sorrel, Cowslip, European Vervain and Gentian. Sinupret is not a drug to treat disease, but a natural (herbal) remedy to support the maintenance of healthy sinus, respiratory and immune system function.

Sinupret for Kids has been widely studied and cited as safe and effective in numerous medical journals and, does not contain stimulants, caffeine, ephedra, pseudoephedrine, codeine, steroids, narcotics or gluten.

About Bionorica

Sinupret is manufactured by Bionorica, a 76-year-old company in Neumarkt, Germany with offices in San Clemente, California. Bionorica is widely considered one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of clinically tested herbal preparations.

Bionorica uses the most innovative technology to create effective and safe remedies and believes that parents should have access to safe and effective non-drug remedies for their children.

Where: The Sinupret for Kids syrup is available in over 20,000 retail stores stores nationally including Walmart. Please check www.sinupretforkids.com and click the store locator button for updated information

Giveaway

Bionorica has generously offered 5 giveaway packages; each package includes:
-Sinupret Samples
-Dr. Bob Sears Books
-Stickers
-Plush Sinupret Bears
-Children’s binoculars
-Children’s activity books

Open to:  US residents only.

Winners: 5

How to enter (required): answer our question: what flavour do you think Sinupret for Kids syrup should come in?

For additional entries (leave a new comment for each additional entry):
- one additional entry if you grab one of our buttons and post it on your blog, please post the link;
- one additional entry if you follow us on Twitter;
- one additional entry if you send a tweet about this giveaway, please post the link (once a day only);
- one additional entry if you fave us in Technorati;
- one additional entry if you StumbleUpon our Founder;
- one additional entry if you blog about this Giveaway with a link back to 1HappyCorner.com and brownies.com
- one additional entry if you follow 1HappyCorner.com via email.

The giveaway ends on April 4th, 2009. Bionorica is responsible for shipping the prizes.

*Please make sure you leave a comment for each additional entry so you get credited.
*Also, please make sure you typed in the correct email address.
*The 5 winners will be announced via e-mail and have 2 days to get back to us or other names will be chosen.

Thank you, Bionorica!!:) Good luck everybody!:)

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Ladies and gentlemen,

Thank you for participating! Here are the winners of this giveaway:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

17
18
9
33
45

Timestamp: 2009-04-05 16:36:36 UTC

The winners have 2 days to get back to us or other names will be chosen.

Kathy Scott (comment #17), Mrs. Mommyy (comment #18), Ally in WA (comment #9), Michelle (comment #33) and Jennifer Hedden (comment # 45).

CONGRATULATIONS!!

UPDATE: Unfortunately, Ms. Kathy Scott has not responded to our e-mail. Therefore, we’ll choose someone else: comment # 23, Cori Westphal.

 

Goodbye winter and hello spring! Today is the first official day of spring. Finally we can bid farewell to the dark and chilly winter months, and look forward to the flower-filled, warm spring days. Why not celebrate the freshness of this wonderful season with some perfect springtime gifts? Here are a few ideas for you:

Celebrate Spring With the Perfect Gift

Celebrate Spring With the Perfect Gift. photo courtesy of christyscherrer

How about this lovely flower headband from Etsy seller Liaison? Choose from all of spring’s best colors: bright purple, hot pink, warm yellow. For $25 you’ll be heading boldly into spring fashion.

Your friends and family members will adore a “bouquet” of flower cupcakes. We found this easy-to-follow tutorial for Frilly Flower Petal Cupcakes at Bake, Decorate, Celebrate. You’ll just need to pick up a few supplies and soon you’ll have a colorful arrangement anyone will love. No green thumb required!

Now that winter is a thing of the past, so should that pasty white skin your friends are sporting. Give them the gift of a gorgeous glow with the Mystic Tan Perfect Tan Kit. They’ll get natural looking results with three simple products.

Why not give yourself some tomato seeds like these from Burpee. That way you’ll have a crop of beautiful seedless tomatoes to pass out to friends and family members in a few months.

Spring is all about getting a new start– why not help your friends achieve that by giving them the gift of organization? Know someone struggling with clutter? Wrap up the Doorganizer from the Container Store so they never walk out without important things like MP3 players, keys or documents again.

 

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we are having a Giveaway for a St. Patrick’s Day Dozen Brownies! We mentioned Fairytale Brownies (Brownies.com) in our St. Patrick’s Day Gift Guide.

 The Story

What I probably like the most is the story behind this business! Eileen Spitalny and David Kravetz (the Founders) have been friends since kindergarten; they went to school together. At an early age they decided they wanted to be successful entrepreneurs and start a business together. So, in 1992 Fairytale Brownies was born in a friend’s kitchen using a 50 year old family recipe. Right now, they have their own 26,000-square-foot facility and bake over 2.5 million brownies annually.

They have received many awards and have been featured on TV shows, newspapers and magazines accross the country. You can see their interviews and video collection on youtube.

I find their story both amazing and inspiring!

The Product

fairytale brownies As a desert maniac, I have to say that brownies and brownie sundaes are my favorites!

Fairytale Brownies offer delicious brownies in 13 flavors: Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Espresso Nib, Mint Chocolate, Original, Peanut Butter, Pecan, Raspberry Swirl, Toffee Crunch, Walnut, White Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk Blondie and Cream Cheese which is their newest addition. They also offer sugar free brownies.

Brownies make the perfect yummy gift; theme packaging is available for different holidays or special days. You can choose and customize a greeting card that can be included with your gift.

If you prefer to let your loved one choose their own brownies, Fairytale Brownie Gift Cards are available. 

While you are there, check their Sale page: they offer FREE SHIPPING and discounted prices on selected items.

Fairytale Brownies offers customized packaging; a custom gift band is printed with your logo or your favorite picture to make this a truly unique gift.

Giveaway

Fairytale Brownies has generously donated a box of St. Patrick’s Day Dozen brownies, pictured above. This Giveaway is for US residents only.

How to enter (required): Visit brownies.com and then come back and leave a comment telling us the name of your favorite product.

For additional entries (leave a new comment for each additional entry):
- one additional entry if you grab one of our buttons and post it on your blog, please post the link;
- one additional entry if you follow us on Twitter;
- one additional entry if you send a tweet about this giveaway, please post the link (once a day only);
- one additional entry if you fave us in Technorati;
- one additional entry if you StumbleUpon our Founder;
- one additional entry if you blog about this Giveaway with a link back to 1HappyCorner.com and brownies.com
- one additional entry if you follow 1HappyCorner.com via email.

The giveaway ends on March 22nd, 2009.

*Please make sure you leave a comment for each additional entry so you get credited.
*Also, please make sure you typed in the correct email address.
*The winner will be announced via e-mail and has 2 days to get back to us or other name will be chosen.

Thank you Fairytale Brownies!!:) Good luck everybody!:)

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Thank you, ladies and gentlemen! This Giveaway is now CLOSED.

I wish I had 116 boxes of brownies! Unfortunately, I only have one and, according to random.org, it goes to comment #75. Congratulations, Leslie M.!

Thank you Brownies.com! Thank you to all our participants! Come back soon to check the rest of the Giveaways!

 

Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day Gift for the men in your life? CuffLinks.com is your one stop shop for all things cufflink related and will make this St. Patrick’s an easy one stop shop.  Best of all, cufflinks are the one gift that is sure to fit!

Shamrock Cufflinks

Shamrock Cufflinks

With these cufflinks you would definitately be bringing the luck of the Irish with you.  These 4-leaf clover cufflinks are made of antiqued sterling silver, so you can see the detail of the leaves. Price: $125

Irish Flag Cufflinks

Irish Flag Cufflinks

Irish Flag Cufflinks

Want something a little more patriotic this St. Patrick’s Day.  Then go to Cufflinks.com to get the Irish Flag Cufflinks for $45.  The Republic of Ireland flag is enamelled in a  shiny nickel setting with a bullet back closure.

Celtic Cross Cufflinks

Gold Celtic Cross Cufflinks

Gold Celtic Cross Cufflinks

These Celtic Cross cufflinks combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. This is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity.  These cufflinks are enamel on a gold plated setting with a bullet back closure. Price: $45  and also available in a silver setting.  The Celtic Cross design is also available in tuxedo studs.

Check out the full range of St. Partick Day’s cufflinks from CuffLinks.com

About CuffLinks.com

CuffLinks.com takes pride in having the largest selection of cufflinks in the world.  Having a roster of over 3000 products, 25 designers and every category imaginable, CuffLinks.com has cufflinks and accessories for every event imaginable.  Can’t find what your looking for?  Looking for an even more personalize touch? CuffLinks.com can even customize cufflinks to fit your needs.  Check out CuffLinks.com today!

 
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photo courtesy of Lenox.com

Lenox Irish Teacup Votive

The traditional Lenox look of ivory china and gold has been cherished since 1889. Here, a Celtic-inspired design in high relief decorates a Lenox ivory china votive. The votive, which is decorated with 24 karat gold, includes a votive candle.

Available at www.Lenox.com.

Price: $29.95

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photo courtesy of csnStores.comThe Belleek Horseshoe

The horseshoe is one of the most popular signs of good luck. And let’s face it, this porcelain model is also a lot prettier than having a regular one nailed to one of your walls.

It is available at: CSNStores.com 

Price:$35

**photo courtesy of csnStores.com**

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photo courtesy of mayfairlane.com

Mayfair Lane’s Happeez Lucky Clipper

Mayfair Lane’s Happeez Lucky Clipper will stick where magnets do, and where they don’t, including stainless steel refrigerators, mirrors, glass, and more.

It leaves no marks or residue. It will grip and re-grip again and again.

It is nontoxic and odor free.

It can be purchased at www.mayfairlane.com or at retailers nationwide.

Price: $6.00 a clip.

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photo courtesy of Angie's Suds 'N' Such

Irish Beer Soap from Angie’s Suds ‘N’ Such

This all natural soap has been made using Irish beer in place of water giving it a slightly sweet scent. No other fragrance has been added.

This soap has been handmade using the cold process method of soapmaking and has cured for a minimum of 4 weeks. Each bar weighs approximately 4.5+ ounces. Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Sustainable Palm Oil, Killian’s Irish Red, Sodium Hydroxide.

Price: $5 per bar

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photo courtesy of designsbylolita.com

Designs by Lolita

Have you heard about Designs by Lolita?

Well, it all happened on a girl’s night out in 2001. Lolita ordered a Cosmopolitan and thought that stemware looked naked and needed something. The artist in her called out to her. She decided to go home and hand-paint and sell glasses out of her basement.

She’d sell about 2,000 glasses a year. Now she sells over 4 million a year!

Each glass contains a recipe on the bottom. She designs her glasses to represent special moments and personalities in life. She really is the American Dream.

Her glasses are doing quite well in this economy because they are creative, inexpensive and you only have to buy one.

Price: $25.00/each.

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photo courtesy of brownies.com

Brownies.com
Our favorite assortment is now available with a festive St. Patrick’s Day band! The classic dozen brownies all decked out in green is sure to bring out the Irish in anyone. 

Fairytale Flavors: Original, Chocolate Chip, Caramel, Pecan, Walnut, Peanut Butter, Toffee Crunch, White Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Mint Chocolate, Raspberry Swirl, Espresso Nib.

Price: $37.90
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Coveroo.com

A Coveroo is the new electronic fashion accessory for you and your phone, replacing the original back cover on your mobile device with a custom version that features lasered artwork from your favorite band, TV show, movie, artist, or even your own creation.

Getting a Coveroo is simple and quick – Go to http://www.coveroo.com/stpatricksday, choose a phone model, and select your desired design; or pick from a variety of fonts to have your name or initials etched.

Price: $9.95 and up

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Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly

Here at last is one Irish family’s epic journey, capturing the tragedy and triumph of the Irish-American experience. In a rousing tale that echoes the myths and legends of Ireland herself, young Honora Keeley and Michael Kelly wed and start a family. When blight destroys the potatoes three times in four years, the family joins two million other Irish refugees in one of the greatest rescues in human history: the Irish Emigration to America. Danger and hardship await them there. This heroic story sheds brilliant light on the ancestors of today’s 44 million Irish Americans.

Price: $17.19 – $26.99

Available at Amazon and other retailers.

 

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Discover the Ireland that Inspired a Revolution

As Ireland struggled for political independence, the writers who formed the Irish Literary Revival created a new, authentically Irish literature. A Journey into Ireland’s Literary Revival offers a revealing and beautiful look at the relationship between these writers—who played a huge part in the fight for independence—and the country that fueled their imaginations. Part history, part biography, and part travel guide, this “café-table book” takes the reader all over the country; along the route, it visits the cottages and castles, crags and glens, theaters and pubs where some of the country’s finest writers shaped an enduring vision of Ireland.

Price: $21.95

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