not your ordinary chalkboard paint
Got something to say? Need a little charge of color in the kitchen? Do your kids love to draw-draw-draw? This hip paint could be quite fantastic!
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calling all chocolate chip fans
We've recently received a scrumptious selection of cooking & baking books at the Berkley & Rochester stores so I thought it'd be fun to share some of recipes from them. Starting off with Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies…
I just made these tonight because I had a couple of bananas that were slightly over-ripe. A nice twist on the typical cookie recipe.
1 1/4 c flour
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 t ground cinnamon
1 stick butter at room temp
1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1 c oatmeal
2 c chocolate chips
2 bananas
18 minutes at 350' on greased cookie sheet
And for even a fancier treat, you can incorporate them into a whipped cream truffle… (another recipe in the book)
And I would like to try this one next…
chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars – ummmmmm.
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Fox 2 Detroit – Share Some Love 1.21.10
Talking with Kam Carman at Fox 2 about our Share Some Love project where we’re collecting handmade Valentines for seniors at local assisted living homes and also showcasing some of our goodies for your sweetheart.
Click HERE to find these sweet goodies and more at www.catchingfireflies.com
Want to join in the fun? Click HERE to print our heart coloring sheet.
a virtual tour of our valentine goodies
If you're looking a little break from the gray skies, we invite you to stop by for some pink-red-and-purple color ther-happy…
All of these goodies can be found at our Berkley & Rochester locations. We also have a delightful selection available online. Happy Heart Day!
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the valentines are rollin’ in!
Wow… it's only been a couple weeks and we're thrilled with the fantastic cards that are coming in from our crafty firefly fans! There's still plenty of time to color, cut & glue a few heart cards for our sweet seniors.
I wouldn't say our basset hound Gus is a sweet senior quite yet… but firefly fan, Mary was kind enough to bring in these hilarious dog Valentine cards plus a heart collar cover for Gus! He howled with delight because now he's ready to impress all the lady hounds this February.
We can't wait to post more of your crafty cards. Click HERE for some heart-day clip art and HERE for Valentine coloring sheets.
share-some-love give away
Since V-day is right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to serve up some heartfelt finds like… heart paper clips, 'You Are Loved' pewter coin, lavender chill pill, heart memory magnet, love endures art block, love birds salt & pepper shakers and Cupid's scroll note holder ($59.70 value)
So how can you get these Valentine goodies for free?
There are 4 ways to enter – you can do 1,2,3 or all 4 to better your chances.
1. Since everyone has different love languages… whether it be spending time with one another, writing thoughtful notes, cooking up something tasty in the kitchen, bringing home a surprise present or simply giving a good hug — we'd love for you to comment at
the bottom of this post and share your favorite way to show some love. (no registration or sign-up required)
2. Spread the word about our giveaway on your Facebook page by clicking the Share on Facebook link below then send us a message via Facebook saying that you did.*
3. Follow us on Twitter or Tweet this link: http://tiny.cc/valentinegiveaway
4. Post our share-some-love giveaway on your blog (Feel free to copy our photo & info) Then
leave a comment on this blog post so we know that you did. *
* just let your friends & followers know if they happen to win, you get some of the goodies too :-)
We'll draw the lucky firefly fan's name on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and post it on the blog.
Have fun, good luck and thanks for playing!
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artful sleepwalking
My friend sent me this lovely link to this artful video and coffee-house-like tune and it was so nice, I'd like to share it with you…
A review for 'Her Morning Elegance' by Oren Lavie reads, "His debut album is a breathy & little precious, pitting his sweet smokey voice against a back-drop of light jazz and Nyman-esque strings.
The whole is cinematic and mellow, like Nick Drake in a cheerful summer bonnet" – Uncut Magazine
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how do you make your handmade valentines?
Since we're collecting handmade Valentine cards from our firefly fans to distribute at local assisted living homes, we thought we'd share some clever ideas from Miss Martha and Disney's Family Fun.
I like how these pretties were created from simple things like pencils, cupcake liners, left-over candy canes from Christmas, conversation hearts, dum dum suckers and cut up paper doilies. Click HERE to see all of Martha's card ideas and HERE to see what Family Fun has cooked up.
And if crafting is not your forte, we also have created some festive clip art you can use to create a cute card.
And for the kids that like to color, print this sweet sheet.
We'll be collecting and displaying your handcrafted cards at our Berkley & Rochester locations until February 11. And if you don't live near by and want to participate, please send your cards to: catching fireflies 3117 W 12 Mile Berkley, MI 48072.
When you bring or send in 3 or more cards, we'll give you this heart photo magnet with any purchase to thank you for helping us spread love and joy in our community. (for online orders, please mention your participation in this project so we can include the free magnet in your shipment.) *1 free magnet per family
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bee m+eye sweet heart
Remember rebus valentine messages?
And we've been busy making lots-O-valentines and need your help to make even more!
Since we specialize in making days brighter, we thought it'd be nice to surprise some seniors in nearby assisted living homes with Valentine cards. So we invite you to pull out some colorful paper, markers, scissors and glue to help us add to our collection.
And when you bring in 3 or more handmade Valentine cards to the Berkley or Rochester location before February 11, we'll give you a free heart photo magnet with any purchase! (one per family – $10 value)
Thank you for helping us spread love and joy.
what’s your 2010 resolution?
reusable shopping bags that hold up to 25 lbs $9
d.i.y. product book $15.95
accordion recipe clippings folder $15.95
internet journal $10.95
tiara stainless steel water bottle $21.95
keep your salad fresh for longer with a salad sac $10.95
words to the rescue sentiment guide $9.95
positivity bracelet set $10.95
And if you want to become the best gift giver in 2010… you know where to shop;)
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