a sunny soiree
The little neighborhood party we dreamed-up a couple weeks ago turned out to be quite the swingin' Sunday afternoon. Our neighbors brought lots of sweet treats and tasty snacks to munch on which made it a breeze to host. We just provided the beverages & backyard and in return we got to visit with the neighbors we already knew, plus met quite a few new faces from around the block.
If you haven't had a chance to get-to-know your neighbors or it's been a while since you've chatted across the fence, I highly recommend hosting a casual event like this. It's a simple way to connect with the community you live.
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celebrity baby blog feature
For the Car-Buff Dad: Crap Cars
Suitable for both dads who are into cars and those who have owned some jalopies, Crap Cars ($15) is sure to please. The book highlights “the cheapest, the tackiest, and the most mechanically inept” models, including those from manufacturers like Porsche, BMW, Renault and Rolls-Royce. Available at CatchingFireflies.com.
Thanks for spreading the word about our hip book.
smarties for smarties
Yeah – school's almost out… which means we invite kids in grades K-5 to come in and show off their great report card marks to us during the month of June and in exchange we'll give them an extra large roll of Smarties candy!
Congratulations on completing another super school year from catching fireflies:)
2009 dad’s day gift guide
We may be a girly store, but I think you'll be surprised to find we have a super cool selection of goods for dear-ole-dad. Whether he likes to golf, spends a lot of time at the office or enjoys a good laugh… Here are this year's 49 picks for the great guys in your life.
1. blob ball $3.25 2. please hold handset $21.00 3. 50 year calendar 12.95 4. fish push pins $7.25 5. pewter 'last minute' letter opener $21.95 6. USB airplane fan $17.95 7. pewter 'roll with it' desk trinket $13.50
1. Daddies are for catching fireflies book $6.99 2. handmade photo frame $19.50 3. Go ask your father card deck $8.25 4. thumb wrestling arena $7.95 5. pewter 'I love you – this much' key chain $8.50 6. picture pen $7.95 7. 'Made with love' coupon book $7.95
1. 1000 golf holes you must play before you die $34.95 2. exploding golf ball $3.50 3. miniature golf book $14.95 4. 501 excuses for a bad golf shot $8.95 5. handmade golfer dog sculpture $110 6. alligator stapler $16.95 7. 1,000,000 dollar bill $1.00
1. beer bottle lime platter $14.50 2. vinoglobe wine decanter $14.95 3. wine journal $13.50 4. wine thermometer cuff $9.95 5. shark bottle opener $10.95 6. recycled corona bottle juice glass $8.95 7. golf ball bottle stopper $26.50
1. shower microphone $7.95 2. extendable fork $6.95 3. Dadisms $9.99 4. You know…republican/democrat if book $9.95 5. toothpick bird holder $8.50 6. lock jaw clip $4.00 7. beer hammer $11.50
1. 101 things to do book $11.99 2. 45 record frame $31.95 3. grandpa keepsake journal $15.95 4. ny times baby boomer headliners newspaper $13.95 5. grand old game of baseball book $29.95 6. pocket peepers reading lens $12.50 7. reinventing retirement $24.95
1. Do you know your wife? quiz $5.95 2. cell phone holder $6.50 3. magnetic propane tank gauge $3.75 4. crap cars book $14.95 5. Italian money pot $36.50 6. head tingler $7.50 7.magnetic handmade toaster tong $12.50
This is just a sampling of some of our great ideas. Click HERE to see what other goodies we have in store for special dads.
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Mudpies & Mary Janes Feature
The Magnetic Propane Tank Gauge, which can be found at Catching Fireflies, is a perfect gift for any dad who loves to grill. This American made gauge will let you know when your tank is full, half-full, or when it is time to refill, and fits all RV and BBQ tanks. At only $3.75 it fits any budget as well.
Thanks gals for spreading the word about our snazzy grilling gadget!
an ann arbor afternoon
Since planting flowers & power-washing the deck was on Memorial-Day-Monday's to-do list, we took a Sunday jaunt down to Ann Arbor.
It had been a while since we visited the place where it all started for a.i. paper design – at the Ann Arbor Artisan Market. Love walking down memory lane and seeing what new artists are selling their wares on a Sunday afternoon. It's fun to think that I was at one of those tables just 13 years ago.
Zingerman's Deli had a long lunch line (big surprise) so we tried out this new restaurant - Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery (isn't their sign so cool?)
Yummmmm – a very tasty HUGE lunch with enough fries to feed a family! We also loved their house made 'bread & butter' pickles, sweet potato fries and sweet tea.
After lunch we made our way to some favorite shops like… Carol Rodea Gallery, 16 hands, Acme Mercantile, Heavenly Metal, and all the shops in Kerrytown Market. It was a lovely way to spend our extra free day on this holiday weekend.
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Miami Herald & Kansas City Star feature
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These days it seems everyone is falling in love with the concept of "going green" from cleaning products to cars and everything in between. We're firm believers that romance isn't just for Valentine's Day. Here are a few ways to take your eco-friendly attitude to heart year-round.
– Toast your love with organic and biodynamic wines, poured into these wineglasses made from recycled wine bottles. Each glass is one-of-kind, just like your love, right? For wines visit www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating; wineglasses are $16.50 at www.catchingfireflies.com
teacher gifts under $10
Tis the season to appreciate the ones who guided our little guys through another school year. Here are 14 festive gift ideas to show your love:
1. ladybug push pins $7.25 2. flip notebook $7.95 3. flower paper clips $4.95 4. the amazing head tingler $7.50 5. shower steamer $3.95 6. alligator staple remover $6.95 7. thank you garden-in-a-bag $8.95
1. enjoy the little things plate $10.95 2. garden sticky note set $10.95 3. cupcake note cards $12.00 4. ceramic bud vase $12.50 5. bamboo salad servers $16.95 6. magnetic love bird salt-n-pepper shakers $13.95 7. live laugh love mug $14.50
This is just a snapshot of some of our favs… if you're looking for even more ideas, simply click HERE. catching fireflies wishes all the hardworking teachers out there a very restful summer filled with cold ice teas, fresh cut flowers and sunny afternoon naps.
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2009 graduate gift guide
Got a graduation open house in your future? Instead of scratching out a check, give them something inspirational, funny or just plain useful for the journey that lies ahead of them. Here are our 35 picks:
1. cosmetic case trio $21.50 2. poo-pouri $9.95 3. handmade cute clip frame $19.50 4. take-out menu organizer $15.95 5. desk flower fan $15.50 6. USB glitter rocket $12.95 7. curly girl canteen $21.95
1. bless your heart pewter coin $8.00 2. "It doesn't matter…" handmade frame $37.50 3. friends necklace $18.95 4. handmade photo album $29.50 5. curly girl magnet $5.00 6. friends vase $12.50 7. friends to the end book $9.99
1. worst case scenario book $14.95 2. all those who wander… compass $17.95 3. travel notebook $6.95 4. humorous passport cover $14.95 5. pack this notepad $6.95 6. pewter lucky clover $2.00 7. cheeky luggage tags $12.50
1. handmade magnetic function frame $43.50 2. Where will you be in 5 years? $15.50 3. make a wish bracelet $24.50 4. flying wish paper $16.50 5. handmade dream wire word $22.00 6.remember magnet $5.00 7. make your mark pewter pencil paper weight $14.00
1. When they were 22 book $12.95 2. chocolate scented calculator $6.75 3.scented pencils $15.95 4. extra large smarties $1.25 5. plasma night light $17.95 6. alligator stapler $16.95 7. pocket IQ test $8.50
Of course, these are just a few of our suggestions – for more ideas click HERE. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2009 from catching fireflies.
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Hour Detroit – Best Gift Shop 2009
Voted best gift shop in Metro Detroit three years in a row! We're honored.
Thank you Hour Detroit and all our loyal firefly fans for voting for us. We couldn't do it without you!
