Here are some fun and quirky gifts to give the BBQ chef and have some fun!  Combine any of the products below to make a great BBQ themed gift basket.

Making the Moose out of Life Apron

This 100% cotton apron makes a great gift for those who like to kick back and just watch the grill with  a drink in hand. Available in various themes, like Bear Naked and The Buck Stops Here, this one size fits all apron comes with an adjustable neck strap.

Price: $23.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more apron ideas. Kid friendly aprons also available.

Dam Great Cook Oven Mitt

This oven mitt, made of 100% cotton, makes a great companion for any chef.  Not only for around the BBQ, but in the kitchen as well.  Combine this with any apron and its the making of a great gift set.

Price: $10.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more oven mitts selections. Pot holders also available.

Bear-B-Q Tea Towel

This 100% cotton, absorbent tea towel makes a great gift for the grill or kitchen.  The overall print tea towels measures 19.9″ x 27.25″ (50 cm x 69 cm). This fun theme can be found on coordinating aprons, mitts, and napkins.

Price: $8.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more tea towel ideas.

Bottom’s Up Cocktail Napkins

This fun cocktail napkin will make any party memorable! Available in various fun themes.  This 5″ x 5″ (12.7cm x 12.7 cm) cocktail napkins come in packages of 20.

Price: $5.99

Check out Hartley Nature for more cocktail napkin varieties.

For more BBQ gift ideas, check out Hatley Nature’s kitchen section.

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No Wrapping Paper? No Worries! photo courtesy of grabadonut

You’ve got a gift. You’ve got a box. Heck, you even have some tape, but you are fresh out of wrapping paper. Now is the time when your creativity can really be put to the test. Inspired by the “Nice Package” Flickr group, here are several ways to wrap a gift without using an inch of wrapping paper. But it will look so good no one will know the real reason your package turned out so unique.

Use wax paper. Head to your kitchen and grab a couple of sheets of wax paper. Using two layers will help keep the gift’s contents under wrap. Use some pretty ribbon or twine to complete the look.

Print some off the web. There are several cool designers offering printable wrapping paper. Even Martha Stewart has five different styles of wrapping paper designs available for free. Scrapbooks Etc. also offers up a bunch of brightly colored printable wrapping papers. Just download the file, click print and you’re good to go.

Head to your sewing stash and use leftover fabric. A lighter weave will make it easier to wrap. Coordinate the look with some thick ribbon to help hold it all together and a button in the center.

Pull newspaper out of the recycle bin. Give your gift an eco-friendly look by using newspaper or magazines.

Use paper, not plastic. If you’ve got grocery bags or shopping bags stashed in your pantry, creatively cut one up to make some heavy duty and eco-friendly wrapping paper.

Decorate the box. Skip the paper all together and find a way to decorate the box. Use stamps, stickers or your own drawing skills. It’ll be so pretty the recipient will forget about the lack of wrapping paper.

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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 Solarshield™ 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

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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;
- one additional entry if you join us on Facebook;
- 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 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!

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*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.

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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.

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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.

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Don’t know what fragrance to get for Father’s Day.  Want to try something different than the usual scent offered or is typically worn?  Here are a few suggestions that may inspire you to experiment and gift something a little different this year.

Tokyo by Kenzo

Energizing like the city of Tokyo, with its crowd streets and city lights, this fragrance has the same energetic effect, yet ends with a woody green scent.  This a scent for the evening, since it’s woody with spice.  This gift set comes with the Tokyo by Kenzo 100ml Eau de Toilette Spray (3.4 oz) and 100ml All Over Shower Gel, all in a gift box.

Notes: Ginger, lemon, grapefruit, shiso, mate, green tea, pink pepper, bitter orange, guaiac wood, ceder, clover, nutmeg.

Price $65

L’Eau par Kenzo pour Homme

If you are looking for a fresh and citrus scent, try L’Eau par Kenzo pour Homme Gift Set.  The vibrant scent of Yuzu, a small Japanese lemon, is blended with lotus leaf and green peppers, to create a fresh and invigorating  aquatic scent. Great scent to wear throughout the day.  The gift box set includes L’Eau par Kenzo pour Homme 100ml Eau de Toilette Spray (3.4 oz) and 100ml All Over Shower Gel.

Notes: Yuzu, ho leaf, lotus flower, aquatic mint, white musk, green pepper.

Price $65

Zirh Ikon

If you are looking for a masculine, woody scent to gift a dad to wear as an everyday cologne, then Ikon by Zirh is the scent you want.  This scent, featuring cedarwood and vetiver, makes a good gift for a wide range of dads.  The Ikon Gift Set, features the Ikon by Zirh 125 ml Eau de Toilette Spray (4.2oz) and 200ml Hair & Body Wash (6.7oz), in a gift box set.

Notes: Cardamom, davana flower, ginger, lemon, black cinnamon, clove buds, ivis root, labdanum, frankincense, cedarwood, liquid amber, patchouli, vetiver.

Price $74

Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir

If you are looking for the seductive and musky scent to give, one that is luxurious and sensual for the evening, Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir is what you are looking for.  This sophisticated scent is a woody scent with a deep musk.  Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir Introductory Set includes 1.7oz Eau de Toilette Spray, 2.5oz Shower Gel, and 2.5oz Aftershave, all in a gift box.

Notes: Darjeeling tea, lifescent, guaiac wood, amber, musk.

Price $58

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About the Company:

FLOR was founded in 2003 and offers stylish carpet tiles that you can put together to create unique rugs for your home or office. Their products are eco-friendly, creative and colorful; the tile rugs come in a wide variety of patterns and textures; they are very easy to use and design.

New Collection:

Our friends at FLOR will be introducing a NEW Alexander Girard product called FLORA. FLORA was inspired by Girard’s textile pattern  ”Eden” and comes in 3 colorways: Leaf, Petal and Stone.

It will be available as a 6 tile rug for $159.99 in their Summer/ Early June catalog. 

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GIVEAWAY:

This Giveaway is for US residents only.

Winners: 1.

Prize: a 5×7 = (2) 6 tile rugs of the FLORA style in whichever color they choose (Leaf, Petal or Stone).

How to enter (required): Visit flor.com and then come back and leave a comment telling us the name of a product you would offer as a gift on Father’s Day.

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 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 blog about this Giveaway with a link back to 1HappyCorner.com and flor.com
- one additional entry if you follow 1HappyCorner.com via email.

The giveaway ends on Father’s Day - June 21, 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 Flor.com for the wonderful giveaway!!:)

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Thank you everybody for participating! Your response has been overwhelming! The winner is:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

350

Timestamp: 2009-06-22 21:44:25 UTC

Congratulations, Carol! Please get back to us with an address and your favorite color: Leaf, Petal or Stone. If we don’t hear from you within 2 days other name will be chosen.

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We are delighted to host another awesome giveaway!

Fairytale Brownies has generously offered a Father’s Day Sprite Dozen & Cashew Combo.

This classic Father’s Day gift box comes with a dozen 3″ x 1.5″ Fairytale Sprites and 4 oz. of lightly-salted Fairytale Jumbo Cashews. The brownie Sprites flavors are Original, Peanut Butter, Mint Chocolate, Cream Cheese, Chocolate Chip, Walnut, Pecan, Raspberry Swirl, White Chocolate, Caramel, Espresso Nib and Toffee Crunch, and come wrapped in their Father’s Day gift band.

To see all their Father’s Day Brownie Gifts, please visit Fairytale Brownies.

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The Story behind Fairytale Brownies

What I probably like the most is the story behind this business! Eileen Spitalny and David Kravetz (the co-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.

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This Giveaway is for US residents only. We’ll have 1 lucky winner.

How to enter (required): Visit brownies.com and then come back and leave a comment telling us the name of a product you would offer as a gift on Father’s Day.

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 join us on Facebook;
- 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 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 June 14, 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 for your continuous support!!:)

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RESULTS: Thank you everybody for participating! And for joining our Happy Network on Facebook, Twitter, Technorati, etc. I wish I could offer each of you a box of Fairytale Brownies! Here is this giveaway’s lucky winner, randomly chosen at random.org:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

90

Timestamp: 2009-06-15 07:26:03 UTC

Congratulations, Danielle Crown! Please get back to us within 2 days or other name will be chosen. Happy Father’s Day!

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Enjoy the Limited Edition Island Collection from Vera Bradley.  This limited collection is the very thing you need this summer to make it a stylish one.  It offers many great gifts for those who love the summer, who are going on vacation, or just love anything tropical and beachy.  The following products are inspired by Bali and are available for Summer ‘09, until quantities sell out, so grab them quickly!

Island Collection Beach Towel

This generously oversized beach towel is the one essential item you need for the beach or pool side.  Inspired by Bail and the tropics, the Island Collection Beach Towel is make of 100% cotton and available in 5 other designs. 35″ x 65″

Price $34

Island Collection Tiki Tote

The Tiki Tote makes a great present for those who like to make a statement. This adorable tote is great for any summer party and is available in the Bali Blue and Bali Gold pattern.  This structure tote has  two front pockets, a deep interior with two slit pockets and zipper compartment, and a padded strap. 12 1/2″ x 14″ x 4 3/4″ - 10″ strap drop.

Price $98

Tiki Clutch also available for $58

Island Collection Straw Hat

The Island Collection Straw Hat is a wide brim hat and is classic in design, which is sure to make a great gift for just about anyone.  Flexible and lightweight, it can be tuck away in any bag.  Available in Bali Blue and Bali Gold pattern. One size fits most.

Price $38

Island Collection Straw Sandals

The Island Collection Straw Sandals are made of an eco-friendly and flexible sole.  The footbed is constructed of natural straw and trimed in either Bali Blue or Bali Gold pattern.  Flower and beads are made of natural materials as well. Available in size Small (5-6), Medium (7-8), and Large (9-10).

Price $28

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