Fairytale Brownies, our favorite gift provider is back! We love them! And they love us, too! Today, Fairytale Brownies has generously donated a box of their Cookies and Sprite Combo (their latest product!!), pictured below, to one of our lucky readers.

Cookies and Sprite Combo. photo courtesy of Fairytale Brownies

For those of you who haven’t heard of Fairytale Brownies, here is their story in a nutshell.

The co-founders of Fairytale Brownies, Eileen Spitalny and David Kravetz, have been friends since kindergarten. They went to school together and in 1992 decided to start their own brownie business. At first, they were making brownies in a friend’s kitchen, now they have their own 26,000-square-foot facility and bake over 2.5 million brownies annually. Fairytale Brownies has received many awards and nominations  for their product and packaging. They love to give back to the community by supporting KABOOM – a non-profit organization that helps build playgrounds.

You can check their website at www.brownies.com

GIVEAWAY

This Giveaway is for US residents only.

The Prize: Fairytale Brownies Cookies & Sprite Combo (pictured above)

“This charming assortment features 1 each of all 12 snack-size Fairytale Sprite flavors and a half-pound bag of our custom-roasted Fairytale Coffee, made from 100% Arabica beans infused with just a hint of vanilla flavor. Brew a pot and serve with a sampling of Sprites for a simple and delicious treat. Our classic box is wrapped with our Fall band.”

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 follow us on Facebook;
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- one additional entry if you send a tweet about this giveaway, please post the link (once a day only); make sure to include @1happyblogger. You may use the following to tweet: @1happyblogger Check out the Fairytale Brownies giveaway at http://www.1happycorner.com/cookies-and-sprite-combo-giveaway
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- one additional entry if you blog about this Giveaway with a link back to 1HappyCorner.com and brownies.com
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The giveaway ends on September 23, 2010.

*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!:) Now, let’s see what your favorite product is!

Give a Group Gift. photo courtesy of adactio

Weddings, births, new jobs– there are lots of occasions where group gift giving makes sense. This increases your buying power and saves time. But group gift giving can be a little tough to organize. Here are some tips to make the process go smoothly.

1. Open the Invitation: Send out an email to people who may be interested in joining together to purchase a gift. Suggest a possible price point for everyone to pitch in.

2. Use an Online Resource: There are several websites designed to help with group gift giving. This means you don’t have to live in the same town or even the same state to organize a group gift. Two sites to check out are FromEveryone.com and eDivvy.com. FromEveryone.com doesn’t have set gift card amounts, the amount is determined by how much the group aggregates. An Organizer is welcome to suggest an amount, but it’s not necessary. There’s a minimum contribution of $5 and a total gift minimum of $50. Also, each individual contribution is confidential, no one sees how much Suzy gave vs. how much Jane gave, just a running total. The site charges a 10% service fee ($.50 for a $5.00 contribution) but there are no shipping, processing, taxes or any other fees. With eDivvy.com, you can shop for a gift on the site and send invitations to people you want to participate. A great feature of this site is that if you collect too much money, everyone will receive a refund check from eDivvy.com.

3. Collect Money Online: PayPal is a great way to collect money for a group gift. Simply log on to your PayPal account and send out an email to each person including the amount owed. They’ll receive instructions on how to pay you through PayPal. You may want to also factor for expenses like shipping, wrapping and a card.

4. Set Some Rules: You may want to decide ahead of time if you want to set rules. For instance, if not everyone can give  the full amount required, will they be allowed to still participate in the group effort? Laying out these rules in the beginning will limit difficult situations in the future.

With these tips, group gift giving should go smoothly. If you are the organizer, keep in mind that collecting money from some people may prove to be difficult, but in the end you’ll be able to get a great gift for someone special in your life.

Know a MadMen Fan? Give them a Great Gift. photo courtesy of karlnorling

Millions of people tune in each week to watch the latest chapter in the life of Don Draper, a 1960s madman living in New York City. MadMen has turned into a cultural phenomenon. Not only is the show impacting what’s popular in fashion and beauty, but it’s making the martini the must-have drink once again. If you have a MadMen fan in your life, here are some great gifts that they’re sure to love.

Modern Martini Set

No office, living room or doctor’s office is complete without a martini set. You just never know when you’re going to need a drink. Give the MadMen fanatic in your life their very own Modern Martini Set from MartiniArt.com. It will add the feel of MadMen with a modern flare.

Sterling Cooper Journal

Make your loved one feel like they’re part of the Sterling Cooper team with a Sterling Cooper Journal. It’s blank inside so they can draw and create their own advertising ideas. Pick it up for $13.49 at CafePress.com.

Lucky Strike Billfold

Any fan will know, one of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce’s biggest clients is Lucky Strike. And hardly a minute goes by in the show without someone lighting up. This Lucky Strike Vintage Billfold can hold about a half of a pack of cigarettes, or if you’re a non-smoker, it carries cash and credit cards too.

MadMen Fashions

Fans of the show will love pulling influences from the 1960’s wardrobes into their own closets. Take a cue from adman Bert Cooper and pick up a snazzy bow tie. They’re on sale for $55 at BlueBee.com. And for the ladies, check out Etsy shop ShebyCindy for reproduction outfits worn by Joan and Jane.

Donald Draper Art Print

Donald Draper is quite the character. And for fans of the show, this art print by Stanley Chow would likely be a welcomed addition to their home. It’s elegant and mysterious, just like Don.

MadMen DVDs

If the MadMen fan in your life doesn’t already own the collection of DVDs of the show, that would make a great gift. That way they can enter the world of Sterling Cooper in New York City whenever they want.

Pasta Bowl Apron. photo courtesy of She's SO Creative

Today I’d like to introduce you to She’s SO Creative - renowned creators of outrageously clever cards and more witty stuff. I met them at the San Francisco International Gift Fair, last week, and I thought their product was worth mentioning. I hope you do, too!

I particularly like their aprons which make a great birthday, Christmas or hostess gift:

“Pasta Bowl” Apron is packaged in a Parmesan Cheese Container! It literally features a bunch of pasta (Farfalle, Rigatoni, and Rotini) bowling. ($26.50)

French Chicks Apron. photo courtesy of She's SO Creative

“French Chicks” Apron is packaged in a real Egg Carton! It features beret-wearing yellow chicks hanging out, drinking wine and café lattes at Café Le Egg. ($26.50)

“Salad Dressing” Apron is packaged in a take-out Salad Box! It features a salad literally getting dressed: a carrot in pantyhose, a tomato in bra and panties, and lettuce in evening wear and heels. ($26.50)

They also have fun, matching shopping list/notepads ($6.50) and “Witty Wiper” napkins! ($5.50)

ECO-FRIENDLY: Apron packaging is all recycled. And their notepads and napkins are 100% recycled as well and printed with the greenest inks possible.

The products are available nationally via their website She’s SO Creative. Check them out!

According to the Humane Society, there are an estimated 93.6 million owned cats in the United States. With a resounding ‘meow,’ cat lovers are fanatics for anything feline and when it comes time to give a gift – do you have a clue what to get? If you’re looking for a few cat gift ideas, consider the following suggestions:

Toys for Kitty

From plastic balls decorated with feathers to trinkets that jingle, cat toys are meant to entertain and keep felines sharp – both mentally and physically. If you’re looking to truly stimulate the mind of a cat, consider the SmartCat Peek-A-Prize Cat Toy Box – a heavy-duty wood toy box that hides toys inside. It actually promotes the natural predatory behavior of cats. Scratching posts (like the SmartCat Perch for the Ultimate Scratching Post shown above) are also a popular toy amongst cats and today, you can choose from an array of creative selections that can fit into any décor scheme.

Catnip

Belonging to the mint family, catnip can give great pleasure to a feline. They will rub it, roll over in it, paw at it, and find themselves in ecstasy for several minutes at a time. You can choose to purchase a catnip plant for a cat lover, which they can keep as a houseplant or transfer to their garden for an outdoor cat.

Cat’s Eye

When cut in a rounded shape, cat’s eye reflects light in an attractive fashion – similar to the way the eyes of cats seem to radiant in the dark. From rings to earrings, there are many different pieces of cat’s eye jewelry to consider, such as this affordable Sterling Silver Stylish Interchangeable Round Cats Eye Stone Filigree Ring Set .

Charm Bracelet

Charms bracelets offer a delightful way to express the interests of the wearer. Many come ready-made to accommodate a specific theme, while others allow the wearer to add charms to commemorate special milestones. For cat lovers, choose a bracelet with a couple charms related to felines and leave the rest to the wearer. A few charm ideas include a Halloween cat, outstretched cat, cat head, paw print, and even a mouse.

Litter Box

If you think it’s time for your loved one to upgrade their kitty litter box, the Omega Paw Self-Cleaning Litter Box will certainly do the trick. This particular model self cleans by rolling to the right and back again, where waste collects in a pullout tray for quick and easy disposal. Other advantages include odor and dust control – perfect for large cats and multiple-cat households.

Personalized Gifts

From custom verses engraved on canvas to laser engraved wooden frames, cat lovers enjoy posing with their companions, as well as framing their endless antics captured on film. Another way to pay homage to a furry companion is to have their likeness placed on a coffee cup. Other personalized cat gift ideas include food dishes, nametags, and digital photo ornaments.

SEEDS OF THE MONTH CLUB

The name of the company offering this Month Club is Mike the Gardener Enterprises, LLC and it’s based out of Burlington, NJ. The subscribers of the  Seeds of the Month Club receive 4 packs of seeds to their home every month.

You can only subscribe online and currently they are running a promotion where if you sign up in the month of June you can try the club out risk free for a month then pay only $1.99 per month thereafter if you decide to stay a member.

Very affordable and a great gift idea for dads who love gardening.

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SOAP OF THE MONTH CLUB

With the “Soap of the Month Club” membership offered by Magic Senses, your dad will receive 2 bars of their fabulous handcrafted glycerin soap per month, for 12 consecutive months. The soap is shipped out during the first week of every month.

They have a deal for our readers: when you order before June 30th 2010 and mention “I love my dad” in the comment section, he’ll get an additional month for FREE!

Price: $19.50 per month (shipping is included)

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SOCKSCRIPTIONS

Blacksocks is a web site that delivers socks by sockscription; aimed at busy Dads and those who tend to lose socks. The basic subscription is 3 pair/3 times a year-delivered every 4 months for a total of 9 pair.  The socks are made in Milan-high quality. Total price is $89 and it includes shipping anywhere.

Blacksocks made a special offer to your audience providing a free pair of socks to anyone who orders a subscription before Father’s Day. If you mention “1 Happy Corner” in the referred by section when placing the Father’s Day gift, they will send an extra pair FREE with the first shipment.

I would like to introduce you to “The Next Great American Outdoor Game”:

MY POLE-ISH HORSESHOES (MPH) is a young adult game that provides friends and family with hours of outdoor competition and fun. MPH is the only Polish Horseshoes game that can be played on any outdoor surface andcomes with two poles that never need resetting.

My Pole-ish Horseshoes game set comes with a propriety custom designed base which keeps the game moving at a much faster pace. I’ts for the real players!

No more ski poles, playing with a single pole stuck into the ground, and no more resetting the pole over and over again. You can play My Pole-ish Horseshoes at the beach, in the back yard, tail-gating, on vacation, while camping or on campus.

The game set comes with the following:

•Two high quality non chip lightweight 54” poles
•Unique custom bases that require no resetting after shots – so the action is faster-paced and more exciting
•Competition quality 9” Frisbee™ for powerful, accurate throws
•Six color combinations of games sets to choose from

This is the perfect Father’s Day gift idea! And not only! It is an outdoor game that can provide endless hours of entertainment and competition among friends and family.

The Deal:

My Pole-ish Horseshoes game set: $60 $50

What man doesn’t want a big flat screen TV? But men that are also thoughtful fathers have to worry that a TV that’s resting on a media console could be tipped over by rambunctious children.

What to do? Mount it on the wall, of course. But isn’t a TV mount sort of a boring gift? Not if you buy the Power55 by OmniMount: this remote-controlled TV mount gives Dad the power — and keeps his kids safe from harm. Now that TV is secure on the wall (saving living space too!) and he can tilt, pan and swivel to the perfect viewing angle with the touch of a button. With an MSRP of almost $600, Dad will know how much he’s loved this June.

Interesting fact: the folks at DIY Network’s ManCaves loved it so much, they’ve added one of these to nearly every episode in season 6 (shooting now).

For more information, please visit the Omnimount website.

The Deal:

You can probably find this product in many stores but the best deal we could find was for almost $210 off:

Remote Controlled Motorized Flat Panel Mount: $620.98 $389.22

It’s time to pamper the Father in your life! And it doesn’t take much! We know times are tough so here are some budget-friendly suggestions:

Magic Senses

One of the great Father’s Day last minute deals we found online is on the Sandalwood Handcrafted Glycerin Soap from Magic Senses. A very clean, woodsy and rich fragrance in a simple design from their Men’s Soap Collection.

This would make the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for the Father in your life: stylish, practical and beautifully fragranced! Handmade. Each bar weighs approximately 6 oz.

The Deal:

Price: $6.75 $5.94

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Body Language Soaps

Every man needs and deserves a little pampering once in a while. But the last thing they want to do is smell like flowers while doing so! What’s masculine about that? Nothing! Now they can pamper themselves without risking their masculinity.

The Deal:

Their men’s line is 25% off until the end of the month but we are only featuring the soap today:

Velocity for Men Handmade Soap - $6.50  $4.87

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The Soap Florist

Right now they have their beautiful Carved Lions Head Soap on sale!

You get your choice of one or two soaps on this beautiful Ceramic dish that can be used as a soap dish, coin dish, key plate and more! The soap is handmade and Vegan (made with vegetable oils) and each bar weighs approximately 5 oz.
Your choice of scented or unscented.

The Deal:

One for $9.95  $7.95
Two for $16.95 $12.95

Check out this deal on a product recently featured on ABC’s prime time reality TV show Shark Tank as well as the June/July Grilling Issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray:Grill Charms™! It makes the perfect Father’s Day Gift for the dad who likes to BBQ!

Grill Charms™ offer an entirely new concept in outdoor entertaining. Grill Charms™ are dime-sized solid stainless steel charms that are placed in food BEFORE grilling.  The serrated stem holds the charm in securely while flipping, moving and grilling food like the “Grill Guy” normally does. Grill Charm™ food prior to cooking to distinguish spices and flavors, steak temperatures, or to avoid health or allergy issues. They stay in before, during and after grilling so when dinner comes to the table,  simply look for your Grill Charm, and everyone knows which one is theirs. 

GRILL CHARMS™ COLLECTIONS

There are four “hot” collections to choose from. These collections also help with health or allergy issues.  With Grill Charms™, if someone has a specific health or dietary need (such as needing a no sodium, low sugar or possibly a gluten free spice alternative) Grill Charms make it easy for people to identify their food before, during and after grilling, without any confusion or effort on the part of the grill master.

With The Spicy Collection, Grill Masters can now offer Mild, Medium and SPICY sauces and rubs without any confusion. With Grill Charms™ those who like it hot, can have it HOT, and those that walk on the milder side know exactly which one is mild.  Backyard cook-outs and barbeques just got a lot more interesting with hosts now able to offer different options on the grill.

For a truly unique grilling and dining experience there is The Charmed Life Collection and The Pink Collection.  These are the newest collections and each has six different charms so food can be personalized prior to grilling to distinguish spices and flavors, to avoid health or allergy concerns or for any reason you can dream up!

Then there is the no brainer, The Steak Collection.  When still uncooked you Grill Charm™ your steak or burger with the desired charm (MR for Medium Rare etc…) so when it comes off the grill, you don’t have to cut into all the beautiful beef to try to find the one you want.  You simply look for your Grill Charm™.

The Deal:

Grill Charms™ can be purchased at www.grillcharms.com for $19.95 but if you put “grilling” in the coupon code, you will get $5.00 (25%) off!