mayercraft music
Steve & I have never been on a cruise before… and holy cow – this ship was HUGE!
And it's decor was… well, as you can see - totally over the top. Needless to say, I'll be seeing pink dots in my sleep for the next week.
But the best part of the ship was the Lido Deck…
…this is where Mr. Mayer jammed away as we sailed off to Cabo.
In addition to John being on the boat, there were 12 other talented musicians/bands that played in various clubs or decks on the boat from 2-12 everyday. It was a pretty sweet set-up. There are actually a variety of the music cruises put on by the same group that put this one together… (like ones with Lyle Lovett, Bare Naked Ladies and even Lynyrd Skynyrd!)
Some of our favorite acts (besides John) on the boat were…
Guster - grooving to their song – Satellite
Martin Sexton – digging his song Happy
Pictures & Sound – my favorite new find… if you likeColdplay – check these guys out
David Ryan Harris - my song pick: Yesterday Shutting Down
James Hunter – check out the tune: Don't Do Me No Favors
And the cool thing is… all the musicians (besides John) roam the boat pretty regularly, which makes for a fun ambiance on the ship. After 4 days of live music, it's safe to say our ears had the best vacation ever!
played with your food lately?
If your kiddies are getting bored with the same old lunch menu, surprise them with some wild creations like these from Little Nummies.
The monkey sandwich is my favorite – and I don't know about that 'snail trail'… a little too realistic for my taste.
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earth day picks from our staff
recycled Corona bottle glasses $8.95 When you pour your morning O.J. in this super cool juice glass, you can dream about having the real thing…after work. We've seen a handful of guys come past the catching fireflies window where these are displayed and take a long glance. One guy actually took a picture with his cell phone! I guess it's never too early to be thinking about father's day.
recycled pop can cuff $11.95 What a clever idea to make a bracelet out of a pop can! It's inspiring to see how hip recycling has become. What better than wearing your favorite pop on your arm!
bamboo flower salad servers $16.95 These are not only great because of their green aspect but they are light weight. When you serve with a glass bowl they do not clank and clunk like metal ones.
recycled car parts guitar dog $155 This gift combines my two favorite things -hound dogs and guitars! What a great piece of art for your family room, rec room, or office. This hound ain't never caught a rabbit and he's still a friend of mine.
insulated travel mug $14.50 Being the young hipster that I am, I'm always on the go. In between class, work and wedding planning I definitely need something to keep me going. This sturdy mug always keeps my coffee warm and it's not heavy like some of those other mugs you find. Gotta love the great design too!
bamboo cutting board $19.95 I use a cutting board all the time so it's always on the counter top. Having one that's as bloomin' cute as this one allows me to keep it out for easy access and not have to hide it!
the green book $12.95 I first got this book as a gift and enjoyed reading it so much, I ended up ordering it to sell at catching fireflies. A lot of the suggestions are simple – making it easy to be a little more green.
twist & spout watering attatchment $8.50 A great little gadget. I love it! What a resourceful way to reuse those old 2-liter pop bottles. It will certainly get the kids interested in gardening and recycling.
wine glass top appetizer plates $16.95 Don't force your guests to fumble around with napkins full of appetizers while they try to enjoy their wine! Set out these hip little plates and you are sure to be complimented on your savvy hostess skills.
1001 ways to save the earth $9.95 Want to take start taking some small steps to help the environment? This book has plenty of easy things you can manage to do in your busy life to make a difference. I love that it includes ideas for kids as well.
I don't just like this handsome feeder because it resembles me… it also makes eating my meals a breeze because I don't have to strain my neck, plus my ears don't droop in the food.
cool recycled art + full fledged function = 5 hound dog howls *****
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save the date: spring fling… a craft thing
A little birdie told me that there is this ultra hip craft show on April 4 in Ferndale where you can find goodies like…
Even if you can't make it, all these crafty gals have Etsy sites: city bird, bettula, jennifer joy creative, michele maule, norma, talking squid.
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egg hunts aren’t just for kids
Why should the kids have all the fun? Wouldn't it be amusing to find an egg or two filled with treasures in your mailbox or office desk?
double-sided handmade bubble word necklaces $21.95 each
delicious vanilla cream flavored lip glass with SPF 20 $6.75 each
handmade magnetic photo clips $6.50 each
delightful bug push pins $7.25
handmade beaded ribbon bookmarks $8.75 each *only available at Rochester
really cute rose rings $9 each
handmade bauble key ring $5 each
reading a book with one hand has never been so easy – thumb thing $3.75
lucky charms $2 each
handmade inspirational ceramic stones $2 each
teeny tiny pewter pins $2.95 each
All these goods are available at our Berkley & Rochester locations.
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eggcellent easter treasures
Instead of filling up all your kiddo's eggs with jelly beans and peeps, make a few finds extra special with terrific treasures like these…
terrifying finger monsters $.95 each
magnetic letters $1.25 each
nose pencil sharpener $1.75 (perfect for the kids who love $1.75)
These adorable mouse magnets are handmade by a young talented gal. $4.95 *only available Rochester location.
one-of-a-kind handmade glass creatures $4 each
handmade angel necklaces $10.95 each *only available at Rochester
make-your-own charm bracelet $10 for bracelet $5 for each charm
mood rings $4 each
handmade finger puppets $3.50 each
wish bracelets $3 each
handmade hair clips $3.50
zipper pulls $4.50
teeny tiny crystal earrings $9.95-$13.95
personalized bracelet bands $2 each band, $.50 each letter
All of these treasures are available at our Berkley & Rochester locations.
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brett dennen
I like lots of this boy's tunes like… Make You Crazy
and Blessed
and Ain't No Reason
A review reads, "Remember that counselor from summer camp, the one who would always bring out his acoustic guitar and get all the kids to sing along to James Taylor and Van Morrison? That's 28-year-old Brett Dennen in a nutshell: His clear, melodic voice and easy-like-Sunday-morning compositions are both benign and comforting on Hope for the Hopeless" – Leah Greenblatt
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hunting for that pot of gold
If you want to have a little St. Patty's Day fun with your kiddos, be sure to check out these festive ideas at the Fresh Picked Whimsy Blog.
Happy hunting for that pot of gold!
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5 fun finds for spring break
If you're planning to travel south this spring, be sure to gather up a few of these fun finds to make your trip terrific!
1. You won't forget to pack a thing with the help of this handy pack this pad. $6.95
2. If you plan on doing anything a bit crazy, it might be a good idea to invest in a pair of black bar glasses. $11.50
3. Spot your bag in a second and get a few laughs with these clever luggage tags. $12.50
4. Impress your travel mates with some ear bling while you listen to your favorite tunes. $9.95
5. And when you're ready for some fun & games, pull out a classic pad of mad libs. $3.99
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the lucky march give-away winner is…
Thank YOU for making our second giveaway a great success! Your 160 comments were truly uplifting and thanks for spreading the news to your friends through facebook and email forwards. Word of mouth has always been our best form of advertising and we couldn't do it without YOU!
Out of 300 entries, Ellen Wexler is March's giveaway winner! And why is she lucky everyday?
"Because of my love and respect for nature and animals. Because of the roof over my head. Because of the best friends and family one could wish for. And because of the countless other things there is no room to express. Grateful every day for all of it."
Congratulations Ellen. We hope you enjoy your green goodies!
Stay tuned for another great giveaway in April. You never know when it'll be your extra-lucky day:)
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