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Valentines: Romantic Dinner Decor

So I went a little crazy with this post. I found too many cute ideas and had to include most of them. (Yes, this massive post does not mention everything I stumbled upon during my valentine’s saga. There was more, way more stuff.) So I kept the few items that would make the perfect decoration for Valentines’s Day. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend using ALL of the decorations below. It might look like a cupid went on a decorating rampage in your living room. A few of them will achieve the mood you are going for.

Beeswax Candles

Only the finest beeswax is used to produce these slow-burning candles. They’re made in Illinois by the descendants of a French beekeeper who settled there in 1863. His high standards still prevail. Virtually smoke and drip free, the solid beeswax pillars and tapers feature top-quality, woven wicks that ensure even burning.

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Heart Sparklers & Other Party Cuteness

Heart sparklers? I didn’t know they existed but I want to have a party just to play with them! I collected the adorable party decorations from Shop Ruche. They really know how to keep it adorable and classy. These decorations would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day – in case you like to prepare early.

Hearts A Plenty Cake Bunting

Add a touch of charm to your cakes with this adorable felt and bamboo bunting featuring deep pink and purple hearts strung by a ribboned piece of twine. Secured by miniature clothespins, this bunting is reusable and perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or birthdays.

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Top 10 Gifts For Health Nuts

1. Vitamix Blender

For those veggie or fruit smoothie lovers – the Vitamix Blender will be their best friend. This blender’s popularity stems from the fact that it will crush anything. You don’t have to worry about throwing ice or frozen bananas in this blender, it LOVES to crush ice into smooth delicious beverages. It’s also great for making soups and are super easy to clean. Much easier to clean than a juicer. There are many models of the Vitamix brand. We recommend the Vitamix Professional 750 Series so that you are certain you get the heavy duty blending power. The cheaper non-professional Vitamix blenders are great blenders, but cannot handle frozen bananas like the 750 Pro series can.

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Gifts For Your Boss

Don’t fret about finding a Holiday gift for your boss.  I’ve been there and it feels like everything you pick might send the wrong signals.  You definitely do not want to send mixed messages to the person that holds your paycheck in their hands.  Lucky for you and I there are some real easy safe bets when it comes to your boss and Holiday shopping.  First of all, any type of mug will do.  It doesn’t matter if they drink coffee or not.  If they are human they will be consuming some type of beverage through out the day and you’ve got them covered!  Here are some other ideas (including some cool mugs): 1. Hidden Animal Mugs with Tails, 2. Helicopter Mechanical Paperweight, 3. Squishy Mugs – Set of 2, 4. Whiskey Stones Double

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Gifts For The Hostess of The Year

Gifts For a HostessDo you know someone that likes to coordinate themes with every get together?  They ask you to attend in costume and take care of every detail that could have been forseen.  In a Harry Potter party the cupcakes have quidditch toppers, a Halloween party has skull ice cubes in every drink, and Christmas is a tasteful modern affair.  Yes, I know at least one friend who goes above and beyond in every single shindig and it is not in vain.  I definitely enjoy the theme appropriate cake pops and decorations.  Here are some ideas for your party throwing friend: 1. Cake Pops Kit, 2. Wooden Ice Cream Spoons, 3. Monster Coaster Set, 4. Cupcake Sparklers, 5. R2-D2 Bottle Stopper

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Gifts For Your Foodie

We have collected some yummy gifts for those that appreciate tasty treats.  We all know them.  I’m one of them!  The thought of brownies, cookies or macarons brightens up our day.  We don’t agree that cupcakes are passé.  They will forever be cool in our book and so will these yummy things: 1. Jeni’s Ice Cream, 4 Pints & 2 Macaroons, 2. D’Artagnan Gourmet Food Basket, 3. Urban Accents Kernel and Six Seasoning Kit, 4.  Breville Panini Duo Press, 5. Richart Ligne Classique Chocolate, 6.  Waffles Book

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May The Force Be With Your Frosty Treats

Today we have Star Wars Light Saber Popsicles!  It’s time to make yourself a treat from long, long ago with your very own Lightsaber Ice Pops!  Each set comes with four saber hilts: two Luke and two Vader. Just add juice (or any delicious liquid) to the mold, stick on the hilts, and pop the whole shebang in your freezer for 4 hours. Run a little warm water over the mold and the full saber can be removed. Activate your saber’s LED for a light-up treat that screams awesome and tasty all at once. It’s always time for Jedi refreshment when you have some Star Wars Lightsaber Ice Pops.

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