Today I’d like to share the touching story behind BeeWellWishes.com.

BeeWellWishes was launched a year after its owner went through a terrible ordeal! At the end of January 2007, she was told she had a benign Menigioma (the “good” type of brain tumor). The difficult part was that she was 8 months pregnant… so they had to wait till the baby was born! 6 weeks after the C-section, a surgery was scheduled for 6 hours… well, it lasted 8!

For the whole 8-month recovery, she received edible gifts and flowers almost daily. She had a feeding tube so she could not enjoy the edible goodies and her husband was allergic to flowers so they had to leave them on the porch. The only gift she could really enjoy were some pajamas! Practical and comfortable, it was probably the gift that best fit her recovery situation. After doing some research and not finding too many options on comfortable “recovery gifts”, the family decided to fill that void and founded “BeeWellWishes.com”. To read the whole story please visit their website at BeeWellWishes.com. 

About the products: BeeWellWishes.com offers mainly sleep shirts, T-shirts, blankets and pillowcase sets, all made of 100% ring spun, fine jersey combed 5oz. cotton with contrast bee well brown stitching. To see the whole Collection, please visit their store.

GIVEAWAY

photo courtesy of BeeWellWishes.com

This Giveaway is for US residents only.

Prize: a Pillowcase set from BeeWellWishes.com. This set of 2 pillowcases come in STANDARD size: 100% ring spun, fine jersey combed 5oz. cotton with contrast bee well brown stitching.

Give the gift of sweeter dreams as this baby-soft pillowcase with their “bee well bee” centered in middle reminds your loved ones how much you care each time they rest. Pillow not included.

Winners: 1

How to enter (required): visit BeeWellWishes.com and then come back and leave a comment with the name of your favorite product.

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The giveaway ends on July 20, 2009. Good luck!

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Comment No 79, Donna K.!!! Congratulations, Donna! Please claim your prize within the next 2 days or other name will be chosen!

Thank you all for participating!!

Beauty is not only about looking good, but keeping it that way as well. Featured are beauty products that offer UV-protection.

Peter Thomas Roth

Instant Mineral SPF 30 0.32 oz (9 g)

Get a silky smooth complexion and save your skin!

This finely milled mineral powder gives you a translucent matte finish and SPF 30 sun protection in one convenient applicator.

Price: $30

tarte 24.7 Lip Sheer SPF 15

Want budge-proof lip stain with a kiss of color?

tarte Lip Sheers are perfect to slip into your gym or beach bag when you want a hint of color without looking overdone. (Admit it — we’re all that vain.) Bonus: The tube makes application a no-brainer. Try Thursday, a sheer light pink.

Price: $14

Frederic Fekkai SunShine Shield (Beauty.com Exclusive) 3.4 oz (98 g)

Summer style is all about sexy, undone style.  But achieving the perfect “just-off-the-beach” look shouldn’t mean exposing your hair to the damaging effect of the sun, salt water and chlorine.

Product features and benefits: UV Protection with Solarshieldâ„¢ technology, color preservation with antioxidant-rich bioflavonoids which prevent fading, discoloration and brassiness, moisture conservation and replenishment with weightless conditioners and humectants.

Price: $22

MD Skincare Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30, Packettes of 60 applications

On-the-go sun protection.  These packettes make it easy to carry anywhere, in a purse, beach bag, and even to have in the car.

Protects against skin-aging free radicals, UVA/UVB rays. Absorbs quickly with no stickiness or residue.  Provides no-mess portable sun protection.

Price: $42

Paula Dorf Face Tint SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer, 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)

Face Tint SPF 15 is a lightweight tinted moisturizer that provides sheer, natural coverage while effectively moisturizing and protecting the skin from environmental damage.

Price: $38

 

Prescriptives All-Weather Friend Sun Protection SPF 40 1 oz (30 ml)

For high SPF needs. Skin needs protecting all day, every day–whether it’s sunny, cloudy or hazy outdoors.

All-Weather Friend Daily UVA/UVB Sun Protection SPF 40 is a silky smooth lotion that shields skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays that cause sunburn, skin damage and premature signs of aging. Weightless and fast-absorbing, All-Weather Friend defends skin against free radical damage.

Price: $26.50

essie Non Yellowing Topcoat 0.5 fl oz (15 ml)

Sun protection for your nails!

Protects light nail polish from ultra violet rays and prevents polish from changing color.

Non-Yellowing Topcoat is sun block for your manicure and pedicures.

Price: $8

Korres Natural Products Yoghurt Cooling Gel 5.07 fl oz (150 ml)

For cooling after-sun face & body care. The ultra cooling and soothing cream-gel for long-lasting freshness and comfort to the face and body.

Yoghurt, a natural source of lactose, proteins, minerals and vitamins, increases the water content of the top layers of the skin instantly relieving UV-induced redness (erythema) and sensation of burning.  Epilobium angustifolium and Fennel extracts demonstrate exceptional anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties, promoting the recovery of sun-harassed skin.

Price: $23.50

For more fun in the sun beauty ideas, check out Beauty.com

Fourth of July is coming up and this year, make sure you celebrate it with patriotic gifts. Prove you’re proud to be an American by wrapping up something that is uniquely USA. Need some help? Try these patriotic gifts:

Corn on the Cob Set

Few things say 4th of July like old fashioned corn on the cob. If you’re headed to a friend’s or family member’s home for an Independence Day barbecue, take along a set of corn plates from Plow and Hearth. This important summer vegetable deserves its on place to rest.

Barbecue Gift Set

Emeril knows how to put the “Bam” in fourth of July. Pick up the Emeril’s Bam BBQ Gift Set from Van’s Gifts for just $39.95. It includes a bottle of Blackstone Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ‘05, Emeril’s Bam BBQ Sauce, basting brush with recipe card, Lindt chocolate truffles, Olives, Feridies Salted Peanuts, and a Ghirardelli dark chocolate square.

Celebration Pail Gift Set

Make sure your furry family members and friends celebrate the fourth with some patriotic gifts, too. This gift set from NameThatPooch.com comes with a pound of dog treats and various toys all wrapped up in red, white and blue. It’s $22 and even includes a flag.

Soda Crate

This vintage soda crate from Pottery Barn looks all-American. It’s just $15 and would make a unique drink tray or accent piece indoors or outdoors.

Apple Pie Candle

What’s more American that apple pie? Since very few people have time to whip up apple pie from scratch, give them the next best thing: a candle that smells like it just came out of the oven. This hot apple pie candle from Cabela’s also includes a lamp candle warmer.

Red, White and Blue Hand Care

Even your hand cleansers can be patriotic with this set of red, white and blue hand care from Method. It’s available through HSN.com and includes Pomegranate Gel Hand Wash, Eucalyptus Mint Gel Hand Wash, Sweet Water Gel Hand Wash and Sweet Water Hand Sanitizer.

Today I’d like to introduce a wonderful website. All Modern, part of CSN Stores, offers a wide variety of modern home furnishings from top brands like Knoll, Herman Miller, Dwell, Alessi and so many more!

At AllModern.com you can find innovative ideas to decorate your home and office. Many of their products would make wonderful gift ideas for newly-weds, new parents, chefs or just anyone who needs a little bit of style in their lives.

You can shop by Designer, living space, brand and item. You can even sign up for “deal alerts” ! Check them out! 

GIVEAWAY

AllModern.com has generously donated a Mio Culture – Houndstooth Haute Surface to 2 of our readers.

This Giveaway is for US residents only.

Prize: Mio Culture – Houndstooth Haute Surface from AllModern.com. This set of 12 interlocking cork trivets will bring style to your table. The Haute Surface Houndstooth is recyclable and can be arranged into stunning table runners, table protective arrangements, placemats or even mouse pads. It’s all up to you!

Winners: 2

How to enter (required): visit AllModern.com and then come back and leave a comment with 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;
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- one additional entry if you fave us in Technorati;
- one additional entry if you blog about this Giveaway with a link back to 1HappyCorner.com and AllModern.com
- one additional entry if you follow 1HappyCorner.com via email.

The giveaway ends on July 14, 2009. Good luck!

*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 winners will be announced on this page & via e-mail and have 2 days to get back to us or other names will be chosen.
*Incomplete entries will be disqualified & deleted.

UPDATE: And the winners are:

Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2009-07-15 15:47:51 UTC

Congratulations, Amanda D. and Megan B. ! Please contact us within the next 2 days or other names will be chosen!

When it comes to children gifts, most think of games, toys, and clothing. However,  very few gift jewelry to kids. It may be because people don’t think its something kids would enjoy, despite the fact that kids, especially girls, want to mimic adults. Or maybe because it would be too expensive, or vise versa, be cheap stuff that would be destroyed and tossed, like anything else.

Well, here an idea, gift a kid jewelry that is actually nice and kids would want to wear.  Guess what? It’s affordable, too!

“Twinkle, Twinkle” Diamond Necklace

Show the little girl in your life that she is your shining star with this adorable pendant.

A classic oval locket design is beautifully rendered in sterling silver with the words “Twinkle, Twinkle” stamped on the front. Little diamonds are actually in the stars underneath these words!

A lovely gift.

Price: $45

“Angel” Diamond & Sterling Silver Necklace

Spoil your little cherub with this adorable child-sized necklace.

Lustrous sterling silver is gorgeously crafted into a delicate chain necklace featuring the word ANGEL in elegant script.

A perfect gift for a special birthday.

Price: $65

Pink Enamel Heart Charm & Diamond Sterling Silver Bracelet

Pamper the little princess in your life with this darling charm bracelet.

Dainty sterling silver hearts are touched with bright pink enamel and suspended from an exquisitely crafted silver chain bracelet.

A perfect gift for a every little girl!

Price: $70

Rocking Horse Diamond & White Gold Necklace

A darling rocking horse motif lends this appealing pendant an air of elegant playfulness.

The pretty pony is exquisitely crafted in lustrous white gold, adorned with a dazzling diamond accent, and gracefully suspended from a delicate chain.

A great gift for a younger child.

Price: $95

Cultured Pearl 14K Gold Necklace

Adorn a little girl with the gift of the gorgeous luminescence of pearls.

This delicately feminine, child-sized necklace features droplets of gleaming freshwater pearls gracefully suspended from a dainty chain of lustrous yellow gold. Available with pink pearls.

Great jewelry gift to give, especially if there her first pearls!

Price: $95

For more children’s jewelry gift ideas, visit ice.com. Many of the children’s jewelry shown were available in easy payment plans.

Are you Thankful for What You Have? photo courtesy of andrewarchy

Chances are if you’re reading 1HappyCorner.com you like to shop. You enjoy giving the perfect gift to your loved ones and, from time to time, you enjoy treating yourself to the perfect gift, too. But making sure we can still be passionate about shopping while feeling thankful for what we have can be tricky. Even though Thanksgiving is five months away, here are some ways to keep that quest for bigger and better things from letting you forget how blessed you are.

Stop Comparing Yourself

If you find yourself shopping right after you notice the neighbors have new patio furniture or your sibling saunters around in a new designer outfit, then you may be comparing yourself with others. Shopping should be a fun search for lovely things that you need or that make you happy. But if you’re simply buying in order to keep up with the Jones’, then ask yourself why you’re feeling the need to impress others with your purchases.

Rethink About What You Have

Always feel like someone else has it better than you? Consider the fact that one billion people in the world don’t have clean drinking water. Just enjoying that cool glass of water or that long hot shower should make you feel thankful. Rethink about what you have. Your surplus may be what someone else needs to survive.

Find Some Suffering

A great way to get your priorities straight and truly be grateful for what you have is to find some suffering and do something about it. Maybe you can start shopping for supplies for a local homeless shelter or help an unemployed mom get an outfit for a job interview. There are plenty of ways you can put your passion for shopping to good use.

See What Others are Doing

Need some inspiration to help you realize just how much you have? Check out The Junky Car Club, run by a man who exchanged his nice car for a beater so he could give to more causes or The Uniform Project started by a woman who’s wearing the same dress for 365 days to raise money for school children in the slums of India.

Give It Away

Giving  your treasured belongings away may seem scary. After all, they’re yours and you bought them for a reason. But if you can give a few things away to someone who might need them even more than you do, you’ll prove that you own your stuff, and that your stuff doesn’t own you.

This year, we decided to feature mainly products made in USA. Here are a few Father’s Day Gift ideas we have received from our readers. Remember to always check each Store’s policies before placing your order.
Southern Man Vintage Tees

Southern Brand recently launched a line of Vintage Tees for men, aptly named Southern Man. Southern Brand features classic design tenets of the south and images of rural Americana including noble critters, roadside BBQ shacks, the blues highway, old wooden letterpress show posters and phrases born of tradition, hard work and good livin’.

Southern Brand tees are Vintage Soft and weathered feelin’. These are the kinda’ tees Dad wants! These premium Southern Tee are made from 100% pure cotton and has been put through an extensive Vintage Wash process. This produces distinctive weathering and classic color, resulting in a true vintage look and a feel as soft as a baby’s bottom. Printed with vegetable inks and non-formaldehyde discharges. Keepin’ Mother Earth smilin’.

Price: $29

Ball and Buck Pocket-T

Price: $34.00 +

Old Spice T-Shirts

Old Spice’s new online store featuring some really cool kitschy Old Spice clothing and accessories.  Perfect for dad’s who love that Old Spice!

Many of the t-shirts feature the Old Spice insignia in a simple manner, which makes it easy for many guys to wear and love. Plus, at this price be sure to grab more than one!

Price: $20

Crazy Shirts Father’s Day Tees

If dad’s a beer lover, how about a beer dyed T-shirt? Only Crazy Shirts would make a beer dyed T-shirt that is dyed with pale ale from a genuine microbrewery in Hawaii. The brewed tee is infused with hops and barley and designed with water-based inks. Isn’t it amazing that you can wear something out of beer?

Each t-shirt also comes in unique packaging and can be purchased online at local Crazy Shirts store locations across the US.

Price: $25 – $29

Marine Layer T-Shirts and Polos

Marine Layer makes t-shirts and polos that fit and feel like your old favorite right out of the box.  The shirts are sustainably made in California using a custom knit fabric that is softer and more eco-friendly than cotton.  Plus, they come in “between sizes” Smedium, Marge & Larger,  so you’re guaranteed to find one that fits your father just right.  Shirts are sold exclusively online.

Price: $35 +

This year, we decided to feature mainly products made in USA. Here are a few Father’s Day Gift ideas we have received from our readers. Remember to always check each Store’s policies before placing your order. For more gift ideas for Father’s Day, please visit our Gift Guide page.

Savon Pour Homme Handcrafted Glycerin Soap

Savon Pour Homme Glycerin soap makes a great gift for fathers of all ages.  This masculine scent is reminiscent of the old english cologne men used to wear and are hard to find these days.  This handcrafted soap features a brown clear base with white and chocolate brown waves, making this soap a bar men aren’t afraid to use.  Each bar is approximately 6-6.5oz. If you can’t decide what to get, you can try magicsenses.com for more Father’s Day ideas.

Price: $6.75

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The ShavWet Shower Mirror and Cream

The Mirror is a hand-held, portable, fog-free mirror that’s specifically designed for use in the shower. This is a unique product as it does NOT have to be mounted to a wall like most shower mirrors on the market.  It features simplistic yet effective engineering in the form of a patent-pending, fog-free display and new Hydra-Slide Technology that keeps the view clear for the perfect shave.  The mirror is ergonomically shaped and fits perfectly into your hand.  It comes with a heavy-duty rubberized grip so it won’t slip out of your hand, and it’s conveniently sized for use at home and on the road.

The Ultimate ShavWet Cream is specially formulated for maximum performance in the hot, wet environment of the shower.

Price: Mirror – $15.95 (comes with a strap, bottle of mirror conditioner & 1 oz. sample of the Ultimate ShavWet Cream).  Cream – $11.99.

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Dinosaur Sea Salts
They are full of minerals that help modern-day men release tensions and really relax. These salts, once a part of a vast inland sea that covered the land where Green Valley now stands, are purified from their natural state as they were condensed and fossilized eons ago when dinosaurs walked the earth. More than just a delightful way to release tight, tense muscles, aching joints and troubling thoughts, these bath salts offer valuable healing properties to help decrease swelling, firm skin and restore elasticity and stimulate new cell growth.
Organic ingredients include mineral salts, potato powder (which is actually used as a healing agent for burn victims), powdered pearls, bicarbonate of soda and pure, infused essential oils.
Price: $5 for a 2-ounce packet to $24 for one pound

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Wahl Lithium Ion Grooming Kit

WAHL Clipper Corporation recently introduced the first men’s grooming tool to harness the power of lithium ion technology – the most technologically advanced rechargeable battery available. Interchanging heads allow for beard trimming, ear and nose hair detailing, shaving, hair clipping and all other necessary grooming.
With twice the voltage of equivalent sized nickel metal hydride (NiMh) battery cells, Wahl’s Lithium Ion trimmer is able to offer twice the torque of their standard rechargeable trimmers to deliver a close, clean and efficient trim.

The trimmer is also environmentally smart. Unlike other trimmers, lithium ion is ready to go right out of the box – there‘s no need to prime the new battery. The batteries have low self-discharge, require no maintenance due to limited memory issues and contain specialty cells that provide higher current, which equals more power.

Price: $47.99

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Beer Soap Set

This company has taken beer to the next level with this green, fun and functional soap set! Real men love beer, right? Cleanse has created this soap just for us using organic soap base, Boch Bier and oats. Girls know that beer is a good hair conditioner (that doesn’t leave the body smelling like hops) so wouldn’t men love bathing with it? Absolutely!! We’ve paired it with the best quality recycled dishes we could find. Made by Cynthia, the soap dish is made from a recycled beer bottle that has been flattened and adorned with glass stones. (stone colors may vary from what is pictured). Set comes with one soap and one dish. A fun twist on the beer men love!

Price: $20

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The MEN’S ESSENTIAL KIT by Monica Olsen contains:
 
- Using Methyl Sulfanol Methane, the “WASH & SHAVE MSM for Men” opens up skin cells for optimum absorption of vitamins, minerals and emollient oils. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Chamomile, Coconut Oil and Vitamin E work together to soften skin while Berberis Aquifolium Extract (Oregon Grape) and Red Marine Algae Extract (Dulse) fight itchy, dry skin.
 
- “AFTER SHAVE Spray” uses Aloe Vera, essential oils, Radish Root Extract and Menthol Crystals to tame redness and “razor bumps” and give skin a calming barrier to shaving.
 
- “NIGHT & DAY Face Cream for Men” protects your skin from daily wear and tear on skin cells. Using Shea Butter, CO Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid and a combination of moisturizing oils, Night & Day Face Cream for Men returns elasticity, reduces wrinkles, and improves texture and color for a more youthful appearance.

Price: $79

Jourdan’s Probiotic After Shave Lotion

Daily use of Jourdan’s Probiotic After Shave Lotion will leave your dad’s face feeling comfortable, moisturized and healthy-looking.Here are some of the main features of this after shave lotion:
- Helps calm and soothe the discomfort and irritation associated with shaving.
- Suitable for all skin types.
- Helps reduce shaving rash and dehydration, balancing the skin.
- Nourishing lotion helps soften and improve the complexion.
- Researched, formulated and manufactured only by Natren.

This product is available in 1 oz. and 4 oz.

Price:  $19.95/ $64.95

Here is our Father’s Day 2009 Gift Guide to Gadgets. Enjoy!

Motorola Talkabout MR350R 2-Way Radios

Give dad the practical gift of reliable communications that he can use all year long. With a range of 35 miles, NOAA weather alerts, hand-free operation, an Emergency alert button and flexible charging options from the car, PC, desktop and even in remote areas, the Motorola Talkabout MR350R two-way radios are a perfect and practical gift idea for active on the go dads and lifestyles. They are also the ultimate communication tool for summer family adventures at the park, beach, vacation, camping trip and even a staple for emergency preparedness kits and unexpected emergencies.  The built-in LED flash light is especially handy during unexpected power outages and night-time adventures.

Price:  $64.99

STAR WARSâ„¢ MIMOBOT Series 4 Collection

STAR WARSâ„¢ MIMOBOT Series 4 collection of designer USB flash drives features Darth Maul, multiple Darth Vaders and Clone Captain Rex. Mimoco’s STAR WARS MIMOBOT line of designer flash drives will explore the dark side with an all-new collection, featuring fan favorite Sith Lords and new versions of classic designs.

MIMOBOT designer USB flash drives are available in 1GB to 16GB memory capacities and are bundled with preloaded digital extras to enrich one’s personal desktop experience. STAR WARS MIMOBOT Series 4 includes exclusive STAR WARS-themed wallpapers, screen savers, icons, and avatars. MimoByteâ„¢ sound software rounds out the desktop suite and plays character-specific STAR WARS sound clips from the film’s master audio tracks.

Price: $19.95 for 1GB. Available up to 16 GB.

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen, a Montblanc-size computer, not only captures all of your writing, but also records everything that is being said so that you never miss a word. Imagine tapping on your notebook with your smartpen and hearing exactly what was said when you wrote it. Your notes/doodles and audio can also be uploaded to your computer to share with friends and colleagues as interactive movies (Flash) or PDF files, search for key terms or even save a copy to your hard drive. In addition, intuitive software tools like a translator, converter, calculator and even Facebook integration extend the smartpen’s capabilities.

Price: $149.99 for 1GB. Available in 2GB.

The Power Shelf

Proudly made in the USA of recycled steel, the revolutionary Power Shelf will help you put an end to cluttered messes & tangled cords by creating a neat, organized location to recharge all of your electronic handhelds. Easy to use and installs in seconds. Perfect for cell phones, iPods, hand-held video games, cords, drills, laptops, baby monitors, and more!

Price: $14.99 – $59.99

The Wishbone Gripâ„¢

The Wishbone Gripâ„¢ is much more than just an oversize putter grip, it is the next stage in putting evolution. It is designed to be used with the palms pressed laterally toward one another with the thumbs side-by-side on the front of the grip. Used in this way, the Wishbone Gripâ„¢ separates the hands and neutralizes the wrists and fingers. It naturally aligns the shoulders along the aim line and forces a stroke from the large muscles of the chest and torso, ensuring a simple and consistent motion. While the Wishbone Gripâ„¢ has been shown to cure the yips,” it helps not only yippers, but anyone with poor technique become a better putter.

Both the Wishbone Gripâ„¢ and method are patented (Patent #6,786,835) and the grip conforms to the USGA rules of golf.

Price: $19.95 or 5 + for $14.95

Mark Sly’s Guitar Secrets DVD

Mark Sly’s Secrets (Guitar Teachers Don’t Want You To Know!) Guitar Instructional DVD reveals the “secrets” to playing guitar. Aimed at the novice guitarist, Mark’s unique “Play To Learn” style of teaching allows the student to begin playing the guitar immediately, and learn as they go along.

Mark reveals the tricks that Professional Guitarists use everyday, from Chords to Soloing – all presented in a language everyone can understand and that all level of guitarists can learn from. This DVD shows the aspiring musician the simple way to get started, what to buy, tuning and how to master the fret board, chords and scales without frustration.

Price: $24.99

RedEye Universal Remote Control

ThinkFlood’s RedEye is the first and only universal remote control system for the iPhone on the market today. With the ability to transform any iPhone or iPod touch into a personal remote control, the RedEye systems allows dads to control virtually any home entertainment device from any room in the house. Its sleek and easy-to-use design delivers all the features and functionality of a high-end remote control at a fraction of the cost. And just like a real remote, dads can control it with one hand.  The elegant interface is customizable for maximum control comfort and intuition, and no line-of-sight requirement means users have control of an almost infinite number of devices from any room in the house. Turning on the living room TV from the kitchen? No problem.

Consisting of a small hardware device and a free downloadable software application, RedEye is a simple plug-and-play system that doesn’t require any additional setup expertise.

Price: $119, Introductory Price

VHS to DVD(TM) Deluxe 4.0

Unlocking the memories held in old Video Cameras or VHS Casettes can be very easy! This ingenious product has received certification from the Blu-ray consortium and is now shipping. MSRP is $79.99 (available in many locations for under $69.00) which includes Blu-ray support, High Def. Video support and editing up to 1080p, and backward compatibility to VHS/NTSC formats.

It makes the perfect gift for Father’s Day!

Price: $79.99

This year, we decided to feature mainly products made in USA. Here are a few Father’s Day Gift ideas we have received from our readers. Remember to always check each Store’s policies before placing your order.

 

Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace by Susie Mantell

The exquisitely soothing, award-winning relaxation audiobook on CD, Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace by national stress-relief expert Susie Mantell, soothes layer-after-layer of worry, stress, exhaustion.  Exquisitely packaged, incredibly thoughtful, this gift brings Dad soothing respite whenever he needs a break (Moms love it too!)  Featured in Fortune 500, Town & Country, Billboard, The American Pain Society, listeners include The Mayo Clinic, Canyon Ranch, CEOs, surgeons, soccer moms and everyday folks who could just really use a nap.  Mantell has created a uniquely soothing experience.  Like an easy chair, the warm narration is an oasis from a hectic day or a prelude to deep, restful sleep.   Ever wish you could turn down the noise in your head?   To be sure, these are stressful times for people in all walks of life.  Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace lights the way. Slow down, sit back… Just let go.

Price $14.95

Kevin and His Dad by Irene Smalls

A special Father’s Day Gift for a father and a son.   A lyrical story of a young boy and his dad making a romp! of cleaning up.   They dunk the dishes, railroad the rug, tidy the toys, catch the cobwebs and dust the dog.   Their time together is told in Kevin’s words evoking the excitement, pride, and love a young boy feels spending time with his Dad.   Kevin says, ” I love being with my Dad.  He’s the best friend a guy ever had”.  This book is a celebration of the father-son bond.  Full color illustrated 32 page picture book.  For children ages 3-9 years

Toll Free Ordering  1-800-759-0190

Price $16.95

The Longest Year by Michael Isenberg

In The Longest Year, a valiant father, courageous mother, and loyal children confront adversity through the beloved father’s battle with pancreatic cancer.  This book presents a family’s journey through the triumphs and travails of life, death, and love.  It’s a compilation of lessons learned and moments remembered that both touch and teach.  Deeply felt and lyrically written, it uncovers the priorities that should truly matter for families and individuals dealing with a loved one’s terminal illness and explains the importance of finding a way to live on after the death of a loved one. Available at Amazon and soon at TheLongestYearBook.com.

Paperback $15.95, Hardcover $29.95

Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football by Sam Hendricks

Are you looking for the perfect father’s day gift?  Is he a football fan?  Why not give him something that he can enjoy the entire football season!  Give him Fantasy Football Guidebook.  The book is designed to help everyone from beginners to advanced fantasy footballers. The book contains hundreds of strategies and tips for starting, playing and winning a fantasy football league.

Sam Hendricks is an award-winning author of five fantasy football books and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA). Fantasy Football Guidebook is “One of the Top 4 Fantasy Football Books of All-Time” by RotoNation.com and is a finalist in both the Best Book 2008 Awards (sponsored by USA Book News) and the Indie Excellence 2009 Awards.

Paperback $19.95,  Hardback $26.95

Big Slick Daddy by Mark Borowski

Who knew that becoming a better poker player could help you become a better parent?  Big Slick – an Ace and a King – is one of the best hands in poker and this book helps fathers create a successful parenting hand.  Using his 20-plus years of card-playing experience, author Mark Borowski shows how the same strategies that help you win at poker can help you win at parenting.

With real-life stories of fathers who have applied these ideas and insightful examples, this is the entertaining and helpful resource you’ll wish someone had given you the day your first child was born.  This book can be used at the card table and at the dinner table – at the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and at your child’s soccer tournament.

Big Slick Daddy, winner of the Good Parentingcm Seal and endorsed by the National Center for Fathering, walks readers through many of the typical parental challenges they face and provides questions at the end of each chapter so they can reflect upon their situation and take action.  Read it and reap.

Price $14.95

 

The Military Father by Armin Brott

Unfortunately, there are very few resources for military (and deployed civilian) fathers, who are looking for guidance on how to be in close touch with their families back home. The Military Father, written by the country’s leading authority on fathers and families, will fill that gap, providing deployed dads with everything they need to know to stay (or become) involved with and connected to their family regardless of the distance that separates them.

Flavored with the author’s trademark wit, warmth, and intelligence, this guide combines a wealth of knowledge from experts, scientific studies, and interviews with scores of military fathers and their families. The Military Father includes cartoons that complement the text, solicited from deployed military or civilian fathers and family members, ranging from those on active duty to veterans.

Paperback $12.95, Hardcover $18.95

Rare Words II with Rare Fare Cards by Hallie and Jan Leighton

The Book of Myself A Do-It-Yourself Autobiography In 201 Questions by Carl and David Marshall

 Have you ever wished you had the life stories of a relative or friend?  The Book of Myself is a do-it-yourself memoir that helps you record and preserve the experiences and knowledge of a lifetime for years to come.  Divided into Early, Middle, and Later Years, this keepsake volume contains 201 questions that guide you through the process of keeping memories on subjects such as family and friends, learning and education, work and responsibilities, and the world around you. Perfect for genealogy lovers and anyone who wants to get to know his or her father, and even grandfathers, better.

Price $15.95